Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - September, 2017
CSIRO has bought time on one of the world’s most sophisticated satellites.
Expert plugs data-driven schools
A leading education expert says too many teachers are “allowed to make it up” as they go.
Major childcare merger scrapped
A merger that would have seen a quarter of after-school care centres run by a single company has been called off.
Tassie tech spend ruffles feathers
Questions have been asked after the Tasmanian Government awarded almost $1 million to a ‘relatively unknown company’.
Scientists plan path to stars
Australian scientists have laid out their vision for the new national space agency.
Big groups link for long outlook
NAB and CSIRO are joining forces for a project to explore ways for Australia to grow its most globally competitive industries.
Cashless card hits QLD
Thousands of Queenslanders will have their welfare payments quarantined under new plans ...
Concern over slow AI for NDIS
Progress has slowed on plans for artificial intelligence to help users navigate the NDIS.
Male teachers face extinction
The proportion of male teachers is dropping so rapidly that there will be none in 50 years’ time, a new study finds.
Regional cuts to raise boarding costs
The cost of boarding school in WA is set to rise with the scrapping of a former subsidy.
SA has eyes on space
The SA Government wants the state play a bigger role in the multi-billion-dollar space industry.
Students told to speak to FWC
Fair Work wants to hear from international students who may be getting ripped off by their employers.
Tests check chronic fatigue treatment
A trial has tested new age therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome among children.
Industry goes to uni for copper
University researchers are coming together to boost South Australia’s copper production.
Call to recognise 'net addiction
Pathological internet addiction should be recognised as a disorder needing treatment, an Australian expert says.