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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.

Radford College parents protest fee hike via WhatsApp

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.

Curtin University fails students for AI cheating

Dozens of aspiring university students have been failed by Curtin University after being caught using artificial intelligence to complete assignments in the Uniready bridging program. Discover how AI detection is changing academic integrity standards.

UOW Liberal Arts Program Expands with Ramsay Funding

The University of Wollongong's innovative Western Civilisation degree expands with new Liberal Arts major, supported by Ramsay Centre funding, offering students unique interdisciplinary education opportunities.

Radford College fees rising 20% in 2026

Exclusive: Radford College reveals plans to increase tuition fees by more than 20% starting 2026, citing rising operational costs and infrastructure investments. Canberra families face significant financial pressure as one of the capital's leading private

WA Teachers Overwhelmed by Student Needs Surge

A shocking new survey reveals Western Australian teachers are struggling to cope with a dramatic surge in students with complex needs, calling for urgent government action and more support.

Pro-Palestine protesters storm Sydney defence expo

Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters have forced their way into a major defence exhibition in Sydney, targeting companies they claim are supplying weapons to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Andrew Metcalfe appointed ACT Education Directorate head

Former federal department secretary Andrew Metcalfe has been appointed as the new director-general of the ACT Education Directorate, bringing decades of public service experience to Canberra's education system.

Cairns protests gender-based violence crisis

A determined group of Cairns locals took to the streets demanding urgent action on Queensland's escalating gender-based violence crisis, calling for more funding and support services.

Aged Care Funding Overhaul Begins Saturday

Australia's aged care system undergoes its most significant funding transformation in decades starting Saturday, with new AN-ACC model replacing ACFI to deliver fairer, more sustainable care for elderly Australians.

Navitas $188M Hit as Student Caps Bite

Leading education provider Navitas reports massive financial blow as federal government's international student restrictions take dramatic toll on Australia's $40 billion education industry.

SA Nurses Storm Parliament in Pay Protest

Hundreds of South Australian nurses and midwives have descended on Parliament House, demanding better pay and conditions in what they call a 'kick in the guts' from the state government.

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