Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
A new report finds no country – whether rich or poor – is immune from the health impacts of worsening climate change.
State boots banks from school
Victoria has banned Commonwealth’s Dollarmites scheme and other “low-quality” school banking programs.
Young self-harm studied
A disturbing new study has found evidence of self-harm among primary school children
City scraps offensive display
Ballarat is ditching Australia Day fireworks in favour of a Survival Day dawn ceremony.
High Court backs neglect cases
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is trying to stop asylum seekers suing the Federal Government for neglect.
China plumbs deepest sea
A Chinese research submarine has reached one of the deepest spots on the planet.
Database aims to boost fusion
Researchers have created a database of electron-molecule reactions in the pursuit of nuclear fusion power.
Locals make massive star-map
An Australian telescope has scanned over 3 million galaxies to create a new atlas of the Universe.
Autism report bring best options
Experts have published the best available high-quality evidence about interventions for children on the autism spectrum.
Modern eyes on ancient moves
Australian researchers have used high-tech methods to map the movements of Chinese farmers over 3,500 years ago.
Norman slammed for school call
There are calls to boycott Harvey Norman after a shop linked to billionaire Gerry Harvey called for volunteers to work without pay.
Oration urges deep links
Experts say it is more important than ever to learn from ancient Australian cultures.
Safety nets saved 500k
Research shows JobKeeper, JobSeeker and Coronavirus Supplement saved 500,000 families from financial distress.
New head for plasma lab
ANSTO has appointed one of the world’s leading plasma accelerator experts as its Leader of the Centre for Accelerator Science.
Big funds for school health
Victoria has announced a $1.6 billion package for extra disability support in public schools.
Cuts push regional move
A new scheme will see medical schools stripped of Commonwealth-supported places ...
Robodebt rests with PM
Analysis shows the Federal Government’s Robodebt failure is very much Scott Morrison’s problem.
Sponges share expression
Scientists have peered back hundreds of millions of years to find a genetic link between humans and sponges.
Study plots cosmic brains
Italian researchers have found some surprising links between the structures of the universe and the human brain.