Maureen Caraco, an 86-year-old grandmother, has completed her law degree and is set to become the oldest woman in Australia to achieve this academic milestone, proving it's never too late to pursue education.
Analysis of Australia's education system reveals declining student performance and its impact on national productivity. Experts call for curriculum reforms and better teacher training to secure future prosperity.
Australia's education system faces a productivity crisis, with declining student results threatening future prosperity. Experts call for urgent curriculum reforms and better teaching standards.
NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 17-year-old Kiarna Winters, who has been missing from Wollongong since Monday. Concerns are growing for her welfare.
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Geelong families are grappling with significant increases in back-to-school expenses for 2026, as new data reveals parents are forking out more for essential supplies like stationery, uniforms, and technology.
Primary school students in Western Australia are driving a significant increase in the number of children who walk or ride to school, according to recent data.
West Australian parents are fundraising to install air-conditioning in schools as the Cook Government's $89 million election pledge sees only three of 45 schools upgraded so far.
Newcastle police are searching for a man who allegedly evaded arrest after a struggle with officers on Beaumont Street following a reported robbery at a Hamilton convenience store.
Emergency services launched a major response at Bar Beach after walkers discovered a significant amount of blood on coastal trails, prompting concerns for a potentially seriously injured person.
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The estimated cost for Medowie High School has surged from $53 million to over $96 million, raising concerns about budget management and construction timelines ahead of its planned 2027 opening.
Dandelions WA charity reports record requests for school bags and hygiene kits as cost of living pressures leave thousands of WA families struggling ahead of term start.
A second teenager has been arrested as police investigate a terrifying alleged antisemitic incident in Melbourne's southeast, where Jewish schoolboys were forced to flee a stolen ute.
Dozens of schools across Australia are facing another hot summer without promised air conditioning upgrades, leaving students and staff in uncomfortable conditions.
St Edmund's College in Canberra announces the shock resignation of principal Tim Cleary just before the new school year, citing personal and health reasons after a year of growth and leadership.
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The new Biyala Primary School in Armstrong Creek, Geelong, is preparing for its grand opening, featuring modern facilities and a focus on community engagement and education.
Chelsea Priestley, a mature-age student, shares her inspiring journey from leaving school early to starting a Bachelor of Environmental Science at the University of Newcastle.
A second campus for Gungahlin College in Canberra's north will accommodate up to 1100 students, featuring specialised facilities and sports infrastructure as part of a $114 million education investment.
The Victorian Government has unveiled a $468 million plan to upgrade Bellarine Secondary College, promising modern facilities and improved learning environments for students.
Plans for a youth justice academy in Cairns are on hold, with officials stating there's no rush to proceed. The project aims to address youth crime through education and rehabilitation.
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A new toolkit is being trialled in the Illawarra Shoalhaven to help integrate childcare centres into apartment buildings, business precincts and community centres, addressing severe shortages affecting over 70% of young children in the region.
As the Hunter region's population is projected to near one million, parents and experts question if one selective school is enough for gifted students, sparking a debate on equity and excellence in education.
The King's School in Sydney has suspended small boat rowing training after a shark was seen breaching just metres from students on the Parramatta River, amid a series of recent shark attacks in NSW.
An old shed at Avondale School in Cooranbong has been completely destroyed in a blaze that authorities are treating as suspicious. Firefighters prevented damage to adjacent structures.
A public hearing in Cairns reveals deep community division over a proposed bill to mandate ankle monitors for child offenders, sparking intense debate on youth justice and rehabilitation.
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Leaked Liberal Party policy documents reveal an old plan to build a new high school in Adelaide's eastern suburbs, sparking political debate over school zoning and enrolment pressures.
A Cairns bus company has suspended a school route due to repeated attacks on drivers, leaving students to be dropped at a police station, sparking community outrage and safety concerns.
A man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a 66-year-old woman in Newcastle, sparking a major police operation involving negotiators and heavily-armed officers.
A WA teacher accused of persistent sexual conduct with a student is expected to face additional charges after giving birth to a baby allegedly fathered by the teenage boy, with DNA testing conducted.
Naomi Tekea Craig, a teacher at Frederick Irwin Anglican School, faces seven charges including sexual penetration of a child and possessing child exploitation material. DNA testing reportedly links her alleged victim to her newborn baby.
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Geelong's bus network is set for a significant overhaul to address issues at the troubled Moorabool Street stop, improving reliability and services for commuters.
