Brisbane schools try to cut the parent-info noise

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1. How often should schools contact families? These schools might know

   Parents and schools face a maze of apps, emails and newsletters, and some Brisbane schools are trying to cut the noise and bring parents closer to the classroom.

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2. Rain wreaks havoc yet again on de Minaur’s lightning start to US Open

   Alex de Minaur finally made it onto the court in New York after his first-round match was postponed, before the bucketing rain prompted another delay.

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3. ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs; Oil steadies

   US stocks rose on Wall Street as gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helped lift the market after a downbeat start to the week, with the ASX set to rise.

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4. The common heart attack symptom many women ignore

   Women are more likely than men to experience a range of warning signs in the days and weeks leading up to a heart attack, but many ignore this symptom.

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5. The 30 best movies to stream on SBS On Demand right now

   The best movies to stream on SBS On Demand right now include international titles such as Anatomy of a Fall and The Handmaiden, indie hit Aftersun, and cult classics The Big Lebowski and Gone Girl.

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