Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
West Australian councils are celebrating continued funding for vital Community Resource Centres.
Optus and Curtin combine on AI
A new academic effort has been created to assess the impact of artificial intelligence on ...
NAPLAN stand off waits on call
Australian education officials are in a stand-off that is delaying the release of NAPLAN results.
Study seeks deep brain data
Australian researchers are embarking on a hugely ambitious long-term study of the adolescent brain.
Libraries want viability
Libraries across NSW are calling for a doubling in State Government funding to ensure their long-term viability.
Sports Aus calls for movement
The federal sports agency wants to reduce the massive cost of inactivity.
PM prodded over Reef money
Labor is taking shots at the Turnbull Government over $444 million in Reef funding.
Tech tapped for autism assistance
Children with autism have been equipped with high-tech augmentations to help improve their social skills.
NT calls for telco action
The Northern Territory says progress is being slowed by excess regional telecommunications reviews.
QLD closing Year 12 gap
Queensland is very close to closing the gap in Indigenous Year 12 completion.
SA behind on school violence
A prominent child psychologist says South Australia is lagging behind other states when it comes to preventing school violence.
Slave bill seems toothless
The Law Council says proposed laws to shine a light on slavery could be too weak.
Firies learning ancient approach
Firefighters are travelling from across the country to learn ancient Aboriginal techniques.
My Health Record to be tightened
The Federal Government is amending its e-health legislation after intense public outcry.
PM was close to Reef money
More details have emerged about $443.8 million in reef funding that was awarded without a competitive tender process.
Manufacturing change urged
Australian manufacturing must innovate or be swallowed up in just a few short years, according to one expert.
Defence wants cyber help
The Defence Department wants help to develop cyber solutions for national security issues.
Robo-mirror senses mood
Australian researchers have made an AI-powered mirror that can assess a person’s mood.
ANU caps internationals
ANU says it will no longer increase student enrolments due to concerns about dropping quality.