Historic merger to create super uni given green light
The long-awaited marriage of South Australia's two largest universities is official after the state government won the endorsement of the cross bench.
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Tradies, skilled workers needed for clean energy shift
Tradies and uni graduates with clean energy skills and sustainability credentials are in demand but Australia needs tens of thousands more to hit climate goals.
Party over for shonky international education providers
The party is over for dodgy education providers targeting international students with a crackdown on the rorts plaguing the immigration and visa system.
Price gouging child care could be named and shamed
Childcare centres charging parents exorbitant fees could be named and shamed under reforms proposed by the consumer watchdog.
Crackdown looms for international education providers
A review into Australia's immigration and visa system has prompted a government crackdown on unscrupulous education providers targetting international students.
Global ranking slide a warning sign for Australian unis
A tumble in the global ranking of Australia's top universities has been described as a warning sign with competition intensifying for international talent.
Bullied Jewish students win apology, $400k from state
Victoria must apologise and pay more than $400,000 to students who experienced anti-Semitic bullying and harassment at a state school, a judge has ordered.
Uni responses to rape slammed as a ‘searing indictment’
Australian universities have been slammed over their handling of sexual assault, accused of protecting their brands ahead of the safety of students.
Dawson’s teen lover sues NSW for his ‘perverted’ action
The female student who moved into Chris Dawson's home after he murdered his wife has sued the State of NSW saying its negligence led to her sexual abuse.
Family hopes losing Lachlan brings safer rural driving
The family of a teenager killed in a car crash want drivers to learn about risks and the long-lasting devastation during Rural Road Safety Month.
Diary bared ex-teacher’s alleged underage relationships
A former English teacher's alleged child abuse of four of his students across two decades was exposed after a mother stumbled across her daughter's diary.
Teachers say mounting workload affecting students
A national survey sheds light on the views of teachers, parents and students of the school system which will feed into an education overhaul.
Ex-deputy principal jailed over explicit teen chats
A former deputy principal has been jailed for explicit chats online in which he sought sex with an undercover cop he believed was a 14-year-old girl.
Judge rejects ex-teacher’s ‘bizarre’ teen text claims
A former deputy principal's claims he posted an online ad seeking teens to make his ex-partner jealous has been criticised as "bizarre" and "preposterous".
Ex-teacher texted teen for sex to make partner jealous
A former deputy principal says he drunk-texted an undercover police officer he thought was a 14-year-old girl in a plan to make his ex-partner jealous.
Appeal for jail for teacher who had sex with student
A teacher should have been jailed for having sex with a 16-year-old male student, prosecutors have argued in an appeal against her community work sentence.
Teacher training overhaul as educators quit classroom
There are hopes improvements in training new teachers for the modern classroom will reverse a rise in the number of educators leaving the profession.
Crash course for parents on school mobile phone ban
An education plan will be rolled out for parents before Queensland institutes an all-day ban on mobile phones and smartwatches in public schools.
First Nations school students get taste of campus life
Indigenous high school students from around the country are taking part in a week-long university experience based on their future study interests.
Pallara State School Students Get Personal History Lesson from Former PM
It's not every day that a former Prime Minister walks through the doors of your History Club, but that's exactly what happened at Pallara State School.
Spotlight on school’s ‘vile’ historical sexual abuse
A special board of inquiry will be set up to investigate allegations of sexual abuse at a school in Melbourne more than five decades ago.
Girls want coding funds: the push to keep women in tech
Girls and their mothers are being encouraged to take a computer coding course these school holidays as a national review investigates funding STEM support.
Australian universities climb in world rankings
For the first time, three Australian universities are ranked among the top 20 higher education institutions in the world after the criteria were refined.
Thinking about a microcredential course? 4 things to consider first
Microcredentials can address critical skills gaps. They offer a way to update and progress your career without the long-term commitment and expense of a traditional graduate qualification. However, all this flexibility can be confusing and it may not be clear whether a microcredential is the right choice for you. Here are four things to consider.
Chris Dawson and teen had ‘bodies together’ in pool
Former teacher and convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson "kissed and cuddled" his teenage student in a swimming pool, a court has heard.
Students dive into pockets to beat HECS interest rise
As uni students rushed to pay back more on their HECS to beat a rise in interest, the government has agreed it's time to consider how repayments are calculated.
Yarning circles bring culture and equality to classroom
An Indigenous education initiative is allowing pupils to practice equality while learning about bush gardens and traditional seasons in an outdoor environment.
Catholic school can’t stop case after child abuser dies
A civil case seeking damages from a Catholic school over alleged child abuse over 50 years ago will go on despite the accused paedophile teacher dying in jail.
Sowing Seeds for Success: Cooktown Students Learn the Ropes of Agriculture
Year 11 and 12 pupils at Cooktown State High School received an up-close glimpse into the world of agriculture through a three-day Ag Inspirations event in the Cooktown/Lakeland area.
Pre-sentence hearing set for ultra-Orthodox sex abuser
Ex-Orthodox Jewish principal and convicted abuser Malka Leifer will face a pre-sentence hearing on 18 sexual abuse charges in June.
Research grants review urges reduced ministerial input
Research grant funding allocations will need fewer ministerial interventions to restore trust in the process, an independent review has found.