Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Scientists sign Folbigg petition
Ninety eminent scientists - including two Australian Nobel Laureates - have called for the release of a convicted NSW child killer.
Porter's media claims denied
The Attorney-General has denied a sexual assault allegation, though some aspects of his denial have been thrown into doubt.
QLD shifts official entrepreneur
The Queensland Government will continue to employ someone in the position of ‘Chief Entrepreneur’.
Victoria makes mental health pledges
Victoria has pledged to create an independent Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.
La Niña brings wet, cool shift
La Niña has broken Australia’s hot streak, delivering the wettest summer in four years and its coolest in almost a decade.
COVID ripples in Aboriginal areas
Aboriginal community members from New South Wales have shared their experiences and perspectives on the indirect impacts of COVID-19 in their communities.
Democracy knocked to 'narrow'
A new report has changed the rating of Australia’s democracy from “open” to “narrowed”.
Bully study shows 'frenemy' effect
Teens are more likely to be bullied by their friends than classmates they do not know well, according to a new study.
Feds fold to Facebook
Both sides are claiming victory in the stoush between the Federal Government and big tech companies.
Small class boost not universal
Experts say smaller classes do not necessarily increase academic performance.
Wage stats show shrinking gap
The latest pay gap stats show women earn less than their male counterparts, but the gap is shrinking.
Dingoes help outback balance
Satellite imagery shows the effect of removing dingoes from the landscape.
Mars probe uploads descent
Vision has been released of the dramatic moment NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars.
Lead levels high in Port Pirie
The levels of lead in the blood of Port Pirie children have been re-assessed.
New probe and drone on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has landed on Mars after a seven-month journey over nearly half a billion kilometres.
NSW starts principal fast-track
A new scheme in NSW seeks to cut the time it takes for top teachers to become principals.