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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Geelong Baptist College announces a groundbreaking 50% fee reduction for 2025, offering major relief to families struggling with the cost of living. Learn how this decision impacts local education.
Duncraig Senior High School's $43 million transformation is now open, delivering state-of-the-art science and English blocks. The upgrade benefits a growing student population in Perth's northern suburbs.
A sparkie's simple offer to help his wife has grown into Fuel for Schools, a charity providing 9000 meals weekly across North Queensland. A major CommBank grant will now fund their backpack program.
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.
The Queensland Teachers' Union reports a shocking 60% increase in violent incidents against educators in Far North Queensland. Urgent calls for government action to ensure school safety.
Lawyers seek students and staff from Barrack Heights Public School (1998-2005) as a third Illawarra institution faces a historical child abuse investigation. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Private school fees across the Hunter Region are climbing again for 2026, with some Year 12 costs exceeding $34,000. Find out what your child's education will cost and the key drivers behind the increases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Townsville Grammar School's Year 12 cohort delivers exceptional ATAR scores, with 45% achieving 90+ and a median ATAR of 86.75. Discover the secrets behind their success.