Childcare crisis: Profit over children's needs
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.
Dr Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar win 2026 Young Australian of Year for WA after creating ManUp, reaching 22,000 boys with mental health support. Read their inspiring story.
South Australia announces sweeping education reforms targeting skills development and employment pathways. Discover how these changes will impact students and the workforce.
Massive data loss hits WA schools as thousands of student records deleted without backup. Education Department under fire for catastrophic IT failure.
Australian author Zanni Louise reveals how discussing complex topics with young children builds critical thinking, empathy, and confidence. Discover practical tips for meaningful family conversations.
Year 12 students at Mindarie Senior College complete their final ATAR exams in emotional scenes. Read about their journey and what comes next for these graduates.
South Australia's government reveals comprehensive education reforms including curriculum updates and teacher support initiatives. Learn how these changes will impact students across the state.
Western Australian parents and students deliver emotional letters to state parliament protesting the education funding crisis. Read their powerful stories and demands for change.
Thousands of Victorian Year 12 students have completed their final VCE exams, marking the end of their secondary education journey. Read about their experiences and what comes next.
ACT faces silent crisis as boys trail girls in literacy by 20% and men account for 70% of suicides. Expert calls for male teachers and targeted support.
Far North Queensland Dance Academy celebrates eight remarkable graduates who've progressed from childhood classes to professional careers. Discover their inspiring journeys.
Associate Professor Tim Moore argues that child protection systems work best when designed with children, not just for them. Their insights create safer, smarter systems.
The Great Aussie Bush Camp acquires PGL Adventure Camps, expanding from NSW to Victoria and Queensland. 150 jobs secured as thousands more students gain access to life-changing outdoor education experiences.
Australia's longest-running literacy program marks 20 years with a new baby board book. Discover how this initiative continues to support early childhood development across the nation.
WA Premier Roger Cook suggests the state may have too many universities for its population size. The ongoing merger review continues as the government seeks to strengthen the higher education sector.
Christopher Lambe, a primary school science specialist from Perth, has been named WA's Teacher of the Year for his innovative approach to science education that engages young students.
Canberra parents check which schools are open Tuesday after asbestos found in decorative sand. Full list of closures and partial openings revealed.
Canberra parents face school closures as asbestos concerns spread through magic sand products. ACT government response leaves families scrambling for last-minute arrangements.
Explore the rich history of Geelong's Gordon Institute of TAFE through never-before-seen photographs capturing decades of education and community impact.
The University of Western Australia confronts declining enrolments as students perceive it as elitist and inaccessible. Discover the challenges facing this prestigious institution.
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
University of Canberra staff report unsustainable workloads following 200 job losses, raising concerns about student experience and staff retention in competitive Canberra market.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School faces crisis with six suspensions daily in 2024. Community demands action on student behaviour and safety concerns.
Multiple Adelaide schools closed after asbestos found in sand. Health authorities investigating potential exposure. Parents urged to monitor children for symptoms.
Rodney Neville Watkins, a former Perth primary teacher, receives 11-year sentence for sexually abusing students in the 1970s. Justice finally served after 50 years.
ACT government defends sudden public school closures amid asbestos concerns in children's sand. Parents scramble as testing continues. Will schools reopen Monday?
South Australia invests $15 million in digital learning upgrades for schools, enhancing technology access and teacher training across the state. Learn how this initiative will transform education.
Year 10 and 11 students from Hunter schools spent a day at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, gaining hands-on experience in labs and designing their own medical experiments. Discover how this initiative is inspiring the next generation of scientists.
The Australian National University responds to TEQSA's concerns about governance, denying it ignored a 'strong' request to pause its vice-chancellor recruitment. Full details on the ongoing review.
Australian government reforms will double arts degree costs to $50,000 while cutting fees for 'job-relevant' courses like teaching and nursing. Explore the education shakeup.