FACT: Not one of the 24 free schools that have opened so far is being managed by a private company. They're all owned ?C and managed ?C by charitable trusts.

Nowhere is the primordial magic of the outback more apparent than in the Bungle Bungles, a range of stripy , conical mountains known as Purnululu to the local Kija Aboriginal people. A short drive from El Questro, along roads hazy with fine red outback sand, is Kununurra , a hub town for the Aerial Highway. From here, trusty light aircraft take sightseers on round-trips over Purnululu National Park , a select few alighting at its tiny airstrip to spend a night or two under the stars. I bed down at , a bush camp with simple, safari-style tents grouped around a fire pit. It is the most pared-down stop on my Aerial Highway tour but it leaves an indelible impression. The outback's blazing amber sunsets, star-encrusted nights and still, sudden dawns are left to speak entirely for themselves.

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Dr Cannon said further investigation was needed to establish why duct tape was so effective as a remedy, as this remained unclear.

19.40 Air punches, cheeks being puffed with relief, much hugging. Anton Du Beke looks like he fears the worst. But Dave Myers is safe.