Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - July, 2024
A new funding scheme could help disadvantaged students finish their degrees.
Mammoth DNA decoded
An international research team has successfully assembled the entire genome and 3D chromosomal structure of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth.
Local links in Port Augusta plan
A new community partnership has been formed in the hope of creating a safer, stronger Port Augusta.
Ombudsman pushes obligations
A government body has called for the reclassification of mobile services.
Telstra fined over scam risk
Telstra has been fined $1.5 million by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failing to adequately protect its customers from scams and fraud.
Treaty process continues
Victoria is on the brink of a historic milestone, poised to become the first Australian state to negotiate an Indigenous treaty.
"Tough" approach increases crime
As Queensland gears up for its election, proposed policies addressing child offending have come under sharp criticism.
Australians' health reviewed
Experts say the overall health of Australians remains robust when compared to similar countries.
Racism missed on all levels
Governments have been accused of inadequately addressing racism, with many even avoiding the term altogether.
Brain switch spotted
Researchers have discovered that a small brain region known for regulating hunger, body temperature, and sleep plays a significant role in survival situations.
First Nations hesitation reported
Many Australian teachers hesitate to teach First Nations histories and cultures due to fears of saying something wrong.
Foreign cap slammed
A leading professor has strongly criticised the Albanese government's decision to cap the number of international students.
Ritual traced over 500 generations
A new archaeological find has uncovered a 12,000 year old First Nations ritual.
Dingo DNA shows low mixing
Australian researchers have shown that modern dingoes share almost no ancestry with domestic dogs.
School faces mental health claim
Warrnambool College in south-west Victoria is in a dispute between WorkSafe and the Victorian Department of Education over the safety of its teachers.
WA deals coming
Western Australian public school teachers have agreed to a revised pay offer from the state government.
Key funding for education access
New funding should improve access to secondary education for students from the Torres Strait Islands.
Selective outcomes studied
Experts say Australian selective schools offer little long-term advantage for students.
AI job boost predicted
Artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to create up to 200,000 AI-related jobs in Australia by 2030, new findings suggest.
CSIRO expands super-computing
CSIRO has partnered with Dell to develop an advanced high-performance computing (HPC) system named Virga.