Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Teachers break pay stalemate
Tasmanian teachers could be the first to end a year-long stalemate with the Tasmanian Government over pay and conditions.
Dark picture in IPBES report
A new assessment of global biodiversity paints a gloomy picture of the accelerating decline of life on Earth.
English drop leads to uni "disservice"
Reports this week show academics in despair over international students struggling to pass courses.
Robo-debt wiped before court
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has wiped a $4,000 Centrelink ‘robo-debt’ just before a legal challenge.
Cave bone shows ancient spread
A 160,000-year-old jawbone found in a Tibetan cave shows one of our ancestors travelled much further than we thought.
Dogs make some swallow drugs
Research suggests drug detection dogs increase the risk of unsafe drug practices.
Booze ads back brands
Alcohol advertising in sport can have long-term effects on drinking attitudes, according to a new study.
Hungry black hole watched
Australian astronomers have spotted swirling jets coming from a black hole in a “feeding frenzy”.
Experts call for Headspace help
The national youth mental health service Headspace has been dubbed a “waste of time”, amid calls for more support.
Flu jab expansion suggested
Experts say free flu vaccines are working, but there is room for improvement.
Green convoy meets mine town
An anti-coal convoy has been met with a frosty welcome in the tiny Queensland coal-mining town of Clermont.
Greens seek big legal boosts
The Greens want $1.59 billion worth of legal reforms, including a boost for legal aid and domestic violence prevention.
OECD warns of automation
About 36 per cent of Australian jobs are at risk of automation, the OECD says.
Education fraud reported
Queensland Education staff were embroiled in more than 100 cases of fraud last year, new documents show.
Feral-free fence complete
Scientists have created a 40-square-kilometre sanctuary for native Australian animals.
Iron Crown uncovered
An Australian ship sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II has been located after 77 years.
News trauma studied
Researchers have identified a feedback cycle that keeps us consuming concerning news.