QCE 2024: How to navigate Queensland’s Year 12 exams
Thousands of students have entered the final hurdle of their secondary schooling – external exams. We have compiled a complete guide to navigating the exam block.
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No experience required: 10 well-paid mining jobs up for grabs
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The ‘guaranteed’ exam questions facing QCE physics students
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QCE English: The exam question that left students stumped
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