Treasurer breaks ranks, slams ‘destructive’ student cap
Federal government plans to cap the number of international students at university have been labelled 'destructive' by Victoria's treasurer.
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‘Wake-up call’: one in three kids fail basic standards
Calls to fully fund public schools are rising after the 2024 NAPLAN results showed thousands of students can't meet basic standards for literacy and numeracy.
Childcare pay rise set to boost profession’s standing
Education experts say a 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood workers will help increase the status of the job to the public.
Kids get a taste of one of universe’s biggest mysteries
Scientists on the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip to remote and regional schools want to inspire budding physicists, including Indigenous children.
‘Many times over’: childcare pay rise to reap dividends
A pay rise for childcare workers has been praised by the sector and unions but there are calls for more funding for the industry to retain staff.
Indigenous inequality not solvable overnight: PM
Just five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to being met, a report says, leading to calls for the federal government to step in and do more.
Political playground fight rages over school funding
As the number of Australians finishing high school slips, the federal government has proposed a new plan to help students and teachers.
Schools get funding boost for consent education
Schools will get $77 million to provide consent education as part of a national program to foster attitudes about respectful relationships from an early age.
Scholarship spurs Syrian refugee to study science
Refugee students who have fled war and conflict have one less hurdle in their way thanks to scholarships helping them pursue their dreams.
Refugee doctors revive careers cut short by conflict
With their homes torn apart by war and conflict, refugee doctors in Queensland are getting an opportunity to be back in hospitals until they qualify to work.
NAIDOC is a time for ‘Blak, loud and proud’ celebration
NAIDOC Week begins on Sunday under the theme 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud', which was chosen in response to October's Voice referendum defeat.
How a mother’s death from tsunami birthed an activist
Listening to local elders after a tsunami in Samoa killed her mother, Steph Hodgins-May went from environmental lawyer to senator to fight for climate justice.
‘Bittersweet’: truth-telling for abuse in state schools
A formal apology will be made to victims of sexual abuse in state-run schools in Victoria after the government conceded it failed to protect them.
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Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk
An analysis of vocational training has identified four courses at high risk from artificial intelligence technology even though they are in high demand.
Student AI deepfake images reflective of porn crisis
Pornography is driving bad behaviour in Australian schools with an artificial intelligence deepfake scandal reflective of a crisis, experts have warned.
College regrets contract calling homosexuality ‘sinful’
A religious school has expressed regret over a controversial gender contract sparking calls to fast track discrimination laws protecting diverse students.
‘Doesn’t add up’: LNP criticised for backing budget
Queensland's opposition leader David Crisafulli says he will back the government's funding for existing projects in the budget, prompting a backlash.
Students fight cuts to last museum courses in state
Graduate courses in museum studies are in line to be cut at the University of Queensland, and students are worried they will have to move interstate.
University boss calls international student cap ‘chaos’
The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications.
Police investigate ‘vile’ ranking of female students
Police are investigating an Instagram post categorising school girls as 'abduction material', 'one night stand' and 'unrapeable', weeks after a similar event.
New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud
A new multi-million-dollar advertising campaign asks adults to brush up on their understanding of consent before discussing it with each other and young people.
New campaign to educate Australians about consent
A $40 million national campaign involving TVs, cinemas and social media will educate Australians about consent, following a disturbing spate of family violence.
Pro-Palestine camp to end when uni gives in to demands
Encampments are being dismantled at many universities but students from the University of Melbourne will not pack up until it publicly gives in to a key demand.
Unis warn foreign student cap will harm research, jobs
The government promises a cap on international student visas will improve educational integrity but universities warn it will lead to research underfunding.
Households to get energy bill relief, rent help goes up
Energy bill relief and more rent assistance will form part of a cost-of-living package in the federal budget to help Australians struggling to makes ends meet.
Pro-Palestine university encampment ordered to disband
Officials at a Melbourne university are demanding a pro-Palestine encampment move on as counter-protesters confront each other at another campus.
Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements
For the first time, students training for jobs in industries with workforce shortages will be paid during their compulsory work placements.
Relief for students with $3b of HECS debt eliminated
About $3 billion worth of student debt will be wiped for more than three million Australians struggling through the cost-of-living crisis.
LGBTQI reforms bring NSW in line with other states
A raft of comprehensive LGBTQI reforms will simply bring NSW into line with other Australian jurisdictions, an inquiry has heard.
Parents fear kids sent back to asbestos-riddled rooms
Children may have been exposed to asbestos for months or years after the hazardous material was detected at a primary school, parents say.
Homeschooling changes axed from education reform
Homeschooling and suspension appeal rights have been removed from major education reforms proposed by the Queensland government.