A Queensland boys' school faces parent backlash over strict hairstyle rules banning mullets and ponytails. The debate highlights tensions between school standards and personal expression. Read the full story.
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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.
Rising education expenses in Australia are pushing cash-strapped families to their limits, with many parents taking on extra work. Discover the full impact and expert advice.
Hunter businesses capitalise on the summer school holiday rush with innovative offerings, from koala sanctuary passes to kids' karaoke and circus classes, boosting the regional economy.
Centacare FNQ's School Savvy program celebrates 10 years supporting Far North Queensland families struggling with soaring back-to-school expenses. Discover how it helps.
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.
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.
ASICS is giving away 250 pairs of its new Gel-Nimbus 28 running shoes for free in Sydney's Centennial Park. Runners can swap their old shoes and test them with elite athletes.
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.
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Sunrise's Courtney Roulston shares simple, healthy lunchbox recipes for the new school term. Get inspired with Perino tomato skewers and choc chip oat biscuits.
Perth Modern School's 2025 graduates credit the school's environment for their outstanding ATAR results, with a median score of 95.8 and many achieving 99+. Discover their stories.
As other nations adopt free school lunches to fight food insecurity and boost learning, Australia remains without a national program. Could this change?
A 33-year-old teacher from a Perth Anglican school faces multiple charges over alleged persistent sexual conduct with a teenage boy. She will appear in court later this month.
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Officeworks launches its annual Back to School Appeal with a goal to raise $1 million for The Smith Family's Learning for Life program, providing essential supplies and support to Australian students in need.
Officeworks launches its annual Back to School Appeal with a goal to raise $1 million for The Smith Family, providing essential learning tools and support for Australian students in need.
Barwon Valley School and Oberon High School principals retire, marking the end of a combined 75 years in education. Read about their legacies and the search for successors.
A third teenage boy has been granted bail over the stabbing at Ellenbrook Secondary College that forced a lockdown. Get the latest on the court case and community response.
Barwon Valley School's John Munro and Oberon High's Tim McMahon retire, leaving a lasting legacy in Geelong education. Read about their careers and the search for successors.
Parents in Western Australia face fee hikes of up to 7.4% at elite private schools in 2026, far exceeding the national inflation rate. See which schools are affected and the reasons behind the surge.
Construction accelerates on Medowie's new Catherine McAuley Primary School, with a foundation principal appointed and enrolments opening soon for a Term 1, 2027 start.
Rhonda Morton, principal of Coniston Public School, retires after a 33-year teaching career. She shares her secret to leadership and plans to return to casual teaching.
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A Townsville school has halved bullying incidents by adopting a unique 'country approach' program, fostering respect and community. Discover how this model is transforming student wellbeing.
Scotch College in Melbourne has banned e-bikes and e-scooters from its campus, citing serious safety concerns for students. The new policy takes immediate effect.