If your child starts year 12 exams today, don’t do what I did

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 12, 2026

It’s 12 years since my firstborn child did her final school exams – and I temporarily lost my mind.

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Sikkim hosts international mountain biking event, aims to boost adventure tourism

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