New Canberra School Brings Forward High School Opening
Stromlo Forest Anglican College will open its early years campus in 2026 and has accelerated plans for high school years due to strong community demand in the growing Molonglo Valley. Read more.
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Major Pay Rise for TAFE Staff Confirmed for 2026
TAFE teachers and support staff across Australia are set for a significant pay increase in 2026 following a landmark agreement. The deal aims to boost the vocational education sector.
Illawarra school costs hit $95K public, $330K private for 2026
New data reveals the soaring cost of education in the Illawarra for 2026. Parents face up to $336,870 for private schooling, while public education hits $95,000 over 13 years. See the full breakdown.
Perth Public Schools Cheapest in Australia: Report
New data reveals Perth's public schools are the most affordable in Australia. Discover how the cost of education compares nationally and what it means for families.
Thousands of ACT childcare incident documents released
More than 2000 documents detailing incidents in Canberra childcare centres, from complaints to serious misconduct, have been released. See the findings.
New Townsville campus offers fresh start for teens
A bustling new school campus in Townsville is transforming lives, offering a tailored curriculum and fresh start for over 200 local teenagers. Discover how this innovative approach is re-engaging students.
School merger won't bring religious change, parents told
Parents at Muswellbrook's Richard Gill School have been assured its secular, music-focused education will continue unchanged despite a merger with the Christian-based Melos Education Group. The council demands land back.
Canberra's back-to-school costs strain families, digital access key
As the 2026 school year begins, Canberra parents face rising costs. The Smith Family charity highlights digital access as crucial for student participation, with many struggling to afford devices and internet.
Grass fire near Federal Highway, Canberra, under control
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
New Adelaide University Opens Following Major Merger
Adelaide University officially launches today after a $450 million merger between two institutions. Staff are back on campus, with the first full student cohort arriving next week.
Canberra school turns away 53 students under new caps
Melrose High School rejected dozens of out-of-area applications despite capacity, as ACT introduces enrolment caps to balance student numbers across government schools. Read the full story.
ACT Greens' 2026 challenge: matching ambition with ability
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
Greens demand creative budget fix as ACT faces fiscal black hole
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury urges creative spending reforms to tackle Canberra's budget crisis, criticising Labor's 'business-as-usual' approach. Read the full analysis.
City police station evacuated over hazmat incident
A Canberra city police station was evacuated and a street closed after a refrigerant alarm sparked a major emergency services response. ACT Fire & Rescue's hazmat team investigated the potential leak.
Severe storm warning for Canberra on New Year's Eve
Canberrans are urged to prepare as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe thunderstorm warning for New Year's Eve, forecasting damaging winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding. Stay safe and follow emergency advice.
Canberra's 'Premium' Pushes Family Bus Depot to Brink
A third-generation Canberra transport operator was days from shutting its Fyshwick depot, citing a 'toxic' mix of high costs and red tape. Discover how a FlixBus deal saved it and the wider pressures on ACT businesses.
Canberra's Most Borrowed Library Books of 2025 Revealed
Canberrans borrowed over 1.4 million items in 2025, with a sci-fi novel and a popular cookbook topping the lists. Discover the capital's reading habits and the challenges facing its library network.
Calls for Barr Government to reset priorities over failures
Canberra residents demand the ACT Government uses the holiday break to reassess after costly light rail delays, Phillip Pool changes and rising debt. Read the full letters to the editor.
Canberra's top baby names for 2025 revealed
Evelyn and Oliver are Canberra's most popular baby names for 2025, as royal-inspired choices decline. Discover the latest trends and historical data from the ACT birth registry.
ACT Government Documents Reveal Tharwa Preschool Closure Plan
FOI documents show ACT officials discussed closing historic Tharwa Preschool due to one enrolment, as parents claim they were discouraged from signing up. Read the full story.
ACT Christmas Recycling Guide: What Goes in Which Bin
Canberra residents urged to recycle responsibly over the holidays. Learn what wrapping paper, cards & packaging can go in the yellow bin, plus Christmas collection changes.
Geelong's Duxes Choose Their University Paths
Discover where Geelong's highest-achieving school leavers are heading to university in 2024 and the factors shaping their crucial decisions for future careers.
Exam blunder: Students taught wrong ancient history topic
An independent review reveals a 'perfect storm' of errors led to 140 students across nine Queensland schools studying Augustus instead of Julius Caesar for their major exam. Discover the findings and new safeguards.
Man found dead in Braddon unit, police treat death as suspicious
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
Canberra car dealer sentenced for cocaine trafficking
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
ACT faces $1bn interest bill, credit downgrade warning
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
Why Canberra's gun ownership data remains a mystery
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
ACT Year 12 ATAR results kept secret for 2025
Median ATAR scores for Canberra's 2025 Year 12 cohort will remain hidden, continuing a trend of limited transparency. A delayed advisory committee review means data won't be public until at least 2026.
Meet Canberra's highest Year 12 achievers for 2026
Canberra's top Year 12 students have received their ATAR results. Meet the high achievers, learn their study tips, and discover their ambitious university and career plans for the future.
Phone fire prompts ACT school bus evacuation
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
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