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.
Canberra parents check which schools are open Tuesday after asbestos found in decorative sand. Full list of closures and partial openings revealed.
Geelong College announces Jessica Kelly as new Junior School Head starting Term 1 2025. Experienced educator brings 20+ years leadership to role.
Canberra parents face school closures as asbestos concerns spread through magic sand products. ACT government response leaves families scrambling for last-minute arrangements.
Queensland Police seek information about alleged historical abuse at Aitkenvale State School. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School faces crisis with six suspensions daily in 2024. Community demands action on student behaviour and safety concerns.
Perth high school sweethearts Tom and Ruby celebrated their stunning spring wedding at Mulberry Estate. See the beautiful details from the gelato cart to the unique cupcake tower.
A Townsville man has been sentenced to prison after breaking into the Ingham Police Station compound and stealing property. Read the full court details.
Multiple Canberra public schools closed Friday due to asbestos contamination in decorative sand. WorkSafe ACT advises testing and remediation. Get the full list of affected schools.
Harrisdale Senior High School blocked a student's 'Free Palestine' yearbook quote, citing potential offence. The Education Department intervened, leading to a compromise.
A 53-year-old parent was knocked unconscious after allegedly assaulting a student during a violent altercation at a Raby high school. Police are investigating the incident.
A Wollongong West Public School reunion brought Helen and Kevin together decades after childhood. Now married 20 years, they returned for the school's centenary celebrations.
A $21 million trial will bring health and community services into four WA schools, aiming to improve student attendance and wellbeing. Educators welcome the initiative.
Radford College hikes fees by 23% after reporting $840,000 deficit. Interest expenses triple to $1.35 million while admin costs hit $4.5 million. Read the full financial breakdown.
A Hampton East special needs school was sent into lockdown after a terrifying armed robbery attempt with a knife occurred outside its grounds. Police are investigating the incident which happened on Tuesday afternoon.
Newcastle's graduating class of 2023 has erupted in celebration as the gruelling HSC exam period concludes, marking the end of 13 years of schooling with emotional farewells and wild festivities across the city.
The unexpected closure of Wallsend Out of School Hours care has left dozens of Newcastle families in crisis mode, with parents facing work disruptions and children displaced just weeks into the new school year.
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.
West Coast Eagles champion Glen Jakovich returns to the spotlight as Western Australia's chair of selectors for the revived AFL State of Origin clash against Victoria.
Furious parents at Radford College have formed a WhatsApp protest group after the school announced significant fee increases without adequate consultation, leaving families scrambling to manage their budgets.
A North Queensland man has been convicted of high-range drink driving after recording an astonishing blood alcohol reading more than four times the legal limit on an Inham road.
Lyneham High School community rallies for essential gymnasium upgrades as aging facilities fail to meet basic safety and educational standards, putting student wellbeing at risk.
Raquel Ann Barbi admits to assaulting a woman while heavily intoxicated during a violent altercation in Ingham, avoiding conviction with good behaviour bond.
A 30-year high school reunion in the Illawarra region has unearthed buried trauma for an LGBTQI+ advocate, revealing how schoolyard bullying continues to impact mental health decades later.
Discover Canberra's vibrant community scene with our complete guide to school fetes, markets, and family-friendly events happening across the capital.
WA Police launch major speeding blitz targeting reckless drivers in Scarborough school zones. Multiple motorists caught flouting 40km/h limits during peak drop-off times.
Join the centenary celebration as St Therese's Primary School in New Lambton reflects on a century of shaping young minds and building community connections.
New investigation reveals mechanical failure, not student behaviour, caused the alarming North Shore school bus incident that left parents demanding answers.
Cairns students and staff were safely evacuated after police responded to an unverified threat at Redlynch State College. Authorities have secured the campus while investigations continue.
Discover how Tammie Jones is transforming education through Indigenous art at Wulguru State School, creating cultural bridges and student success stories in Townsville.
Former Woonona High students from the 1970s reunite for an emotional 50-year milestone, sharing memories and creating new ones in a heartwarming Illawarra gathering.