Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Rich sign tax letter
Over 250 millionaires and billionaires have united in a call for higher taxation on the super-rich.
Uni dropouts rise
Australia's university dropout rates have reportedly soared to their highest since 2005.
Grim heights reached in 2023
Studies show 2023 was a year of record heat and devastating climate impacts.
Ancient selections probed
A new study looks at the decisions behind the locations of ancient Aboriginal sites.
Health scare reports studied
Experts have studied the impact of media narratives when health scares emerge.
Investigator seeks future data
The Australian government’s most advanced research ship is heading out on its longest voyage yet.
Yarns open WA health
A new healthcare education program developed in rural Western Australia is breaking down communication barriers between clinicians and Aboriginal patients.
Folbigg case quashed
In a major victory for both justice and science, Kathleen Folbigg has been fully acquitted of murder convictions ...
Tiny eco-warriors watched
Researchers say that when children learn about sustainability in their own backyard, they are more likely to protect the environment.
Influencer ads slammed
The ACCC is stepping up its fight against deceptive advertising and online reviews.
Migration tweaks outlined
Labor has resisted slashing overall migration, announcing changes that focus largely on foreign students.
School fined for lift incident
A Queensland school has been fined $200,000 for the death of a staff member.
Chatbot challenge studied
New research shows that social chatbots could be doing more harm than good for neurodiverse people.
NDIS reports on supports
The long-awaited NDIS review proposes transformative changes to Australia’s disability support system.
PISA stats show slides
The latest PISA data shows half of Australian 15-year-olds are falling below expected mathematics standards.
AI guide for school use
The Government has outlined new measures to control the use of ChatGPT and other AI tools in schools.