Canberra's education gap leaves boys behind
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.
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ACT Schools Asbestos Cleanup: 11 Still Closed
Asbestos contamination in coloured sand keeps 11 ACT public schools closed. Licensed removalists work around the clock as reopening timeline remains uncertain. Full details.
ACT asbestos school closures spark parent anger
ACT parents express fury over government's handling of asbestos contamination in schools, citing confused messaging and unnecessary mass closures. Minister Yvette Berry under fire.
ACT Schools Asbestos Shutdown: Timeline of Events
A detailed timeline of the ACT schools asbestos shutdown. Discover how the crisis unfolded, which schools are affected, and the ongoing testing and removal efforts.
Child struck by car outside Canberra school, police appeal
ACT Policing is urging witnesses to come forward after a child was struck by a vehicle outside Gold Creek High School in Nicholls last month. The child sustained minor injuries.
Canberra school closures update for November 19
Education Minister Yvette Berry updates Canberra school closures as asbestos removal continues. Get the latest list of open and closed schools for Wednesday, November 19.
ACT needs 80+ paramedics to fix ambulance crisis
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
ACT School Closures: Asbestos Crisis Day 3
Asbestos-contaminated sand forces ACT school closures for a third day. 25 schools fully closed, 16 partially. Get the full list of impacted schools and updates.
WA Premier Questions University Numbers in State
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.
ACT School Closures Over Asbestos Sand Cause Chaos
Mass ACT school closures over asbestos-tainted sand create parent chaos. Why did Canberra act alone when other states kept schools open? Full analysis inside.
WA Science Teacher Christopher Lambe Wins Top Education Award
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.
ACT Schools Reopen After Asbestos Sand Scare
Canberra parents check which schools are open Tuesday after asbestos found in decorative sand. Full list of closures and partial openings revealed.
Magic Sand Chaos: Canberra Schools Closed Over Asbestos
Canberra parents face school closures as asbestos concerns spread through magic sand products. ACT government response leaves families scrambling for last-minute arrangements.
ACT speeding fines earn $23 million, young drivers targeted
ACT set to collect $23 million from speeding fines this year, with drivers aged 18-35 receiving half of all infringements. Police debunk speed camera buffer myths.
69 ACT schools close due to Kmart asbestos scare
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
Kalgoorlie School Suspends Six Students Daily
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School faces crisis with six suspensions daily in 2024. Community demands action on student behaviour and safety concerns.
ACT approves Kaleen Sports Club demolition for apartments
The ACT government has approved demolition of Kaleen Sports Club for 96 apartments, sacrificing community facilities. Residents question lack of consultation and club neglect.
Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Assembly Speaker
Canberra Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Legislative Assembly speaker following Mark Parton's leadership takeover. Vote scheduled for December 2.
ACT School Closures Over Asbestos Scare
ACT government defends sudden public school closures amid asbestos concerns in children's sand. Parents scramble as testing continues. Will schools reopen Monday?
SA Government Announces $15M Digital Education Package
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.
Victoria's Bulla Park becomes tech-driven mushroom giant
How Georgia Beattie transformed Bulla Park into Australia's largest organic mushroom farm using technology and Coles funding to achieve zero-waste operations.
QLD banana farm's sustainable transformation
Third-generation farmer Gavin Devaney transformed his Innisfail farm into a sustainability pioneer, producing 250,000 banana cartons annually while pushing towards carbon neutrality with Coles support.
Farmers cut sheep yard time in half with new system
Tasmanian farmers Georgie and Richard Burbury have revolutionised their 15,000-head sheep operation with portable yards, reducing handling time by 50% while improving animal welfare standards.
SA pig farm revolutionised by $925k Coles grants
Murray Bridge's Edson Piggery powers ahead with solar energy and animal welfare innovations after receiving two Coles Nurture Fund grants totalling $925,000. Discover how this family farm is shaping Australian agriculture's future.
QLD banana farm pioneers carbon-neutral future
Third-gen farmer Gavin Devaney transformed his Innisfail farm into a sustainability leader, producing 250,000 banana cartons annually for Coles. Discover how he's building a legacy.
Victoria's Bulla Park Transformed into Tech-Driven Mushroom Giant
After a Crohn's disease diagnosis, Georgia Beattie transformed Bulla Park into Australia's largest organic mushroom farm. Discover how tech and a Coles grant created a zero-waste facility. Back Australian farming!
Parton's mission to save ACT Liberals from civil war
New Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton has three years to unite his fractured party or face electoral annihilation. Can he end the internal warfare and rebuild trust with voters?
Police raid uncovers Moncrieff cannabis cultivation operation
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
Royal Perth Hospital expansion in $1.5B WA health boost
Western Australia's healthcare system receives massive funding injection with Royal Perth Hospital expansion announced as part of ambitious building program to address growing demand.
Radford College parents revolt over fee hikes
Frustrated families at Radford College are considering withdrawing students as the prestigious Canberra school announces another significant fee increase, leaving parents questioning the value of private education.
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