Canberra Childcare Costs Rise as Teacher Qualifications Lag

Childcare fees in Canberra have surged significantly, with costs increasing by over 20% in recent years, while many educators in the sector hold only minimal qualifications, raising concerns about quality and affordability for families.

Aranmore Catholic Schools Merge into One College

Aranmore Catholic Primary School and Aranmore Catholic College in Leederville have formally amalgamated, creating a unified pre-kindergarten to Year 12 institution with separate campuses, celebrated with a special opening Mass.

Mandurah Students Use Mussels in STEM Program

John Tonkin College Year 9 students in Mandurah are gaining hands-on STEM experience through a mussel monitoring project in Peel waterways, using sensors to detect environmental stress and prevent fish kills.

ACT Education Reform Ignoring Real Data, Expert Claims

An education expert argues that proponents of ACT's Strong Foundations reforms are misinterpreting history, confusing concepts, and treating contested research as settled facts, risking the system's founding principles.

Two ACT Schools Closed After Storm Damage

Two public schools in Canberra's south, Malkara School and Woden School, are closed due to storm damage. Urgent repairs are underway, with updates expected for families.

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