Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - December, 2018
An inquiry has been launched into the miscalculation of university entrance scores in Tasmania.
Unemployment rises
The unemployment rate has increased despite the creation of more than 37,000 jobs last month.
Labor pledges national EPA
Labor says it would create a commonwealth environmental protection agency if it wins next year’s election.
Shoppers keen to count carbon
A new study has found shoppers underestimate the carbon cost of their food choices, but they would like to know more.
Gamers' view probed
Research suggests people who frequently play violent video games are less affected by disturbing images than non-players.
LGB suffering assessed
New stats show gay, lesbian and bisexual Australians suffer from poorer health, especially when it comes to emotional health and suffering physical violence.
Locals take quantum step
Australian engineers have taken the latest step closer to quantum computing with a new optical microchip.
Western studies find home
The University of Wollongong will soon offer a controversial Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation degree.
New hub for ethical AI
Some leading local labs have formed a new group dedicated to developing ethical AI.
State upset ahead of summit
Victoria seems unlikely to sign on the federal school funding deal at a COAG meeting on Friday.
Religious review released
The Federal Government has accepted recommendations for new measures to guard religious freedom.
Phone-cancer link denied
A new study by Australian safety authorities has found no link between the use of mobile phones and incidence of brain cancers.
Voyager breaches outer reaches
NASA’s Voyager 2 probe is officially in interstellar space, after a journey of more than 40 years.
ACCC calls for Chrome reduction
The competition regulator has issued a report on Google, Facebook and Australian news and advertising.
Medicare to cover eating issues
Medicare will soon cover treatment for tens of thousands of Australians with severe eating disorders.
'God Letter' under hammer
A handwritten letter in which Albert Einstein grapples with the concept of religion has sold for AU$3.9 million.
Darwin Mayor denies influence
Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has moved to douse concerns about his wife's links to the Chinese Government.
Perth pledged new schools
The WA Government has announced it will build five new primary schools for Perth's expanding outer suburbs.
CSIRO buys new satellite
CSIRO says its new satellite will help lift the veil on our extreme environment.