Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - February, 2019
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for a new approach to reducing gaps for Indigenous Australians.
Insect loss plotted
Scientists warn that rapidly declining insect populations spell ‘catastrophic’ trouble.
R&D incentive plan probed
An inquiry has found the Federal Government should delay its plan to restrict R&D incentives.
New funds for child safety
The Government has put up $10 million to improve the tools to keep Australian children safe online.
Lancet lights up gender issues
A prestigious medical journal has dedicated an entire issue to advancing gender equity in science, medicine and global health.
Low literacy issues exposed
New data shows 43 per cent of Australians aged 15 to 60 have only low literacy levels.
ParentsNext questioned
Participants have questioned the Federal Government's ParentsNext program, saying it is making life harder.
Moon rock's Earth origin plotted
Researchers have discovered a Moon rock that appears to have been thrown there from Earth.
Respect training aimed at unis
A new respectful relationships program has been created for university students.
Milky Way mapped in detail
New research has produced a more accurate map of our galaxy and revealed its true shape – warped and twisted.