Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Zoos Victoria has dumped Nestle products from its zoos over a palm oil controversy.
AI idea slammed
Opponents are mounting against Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel’s ideas for AI regulation.
Robo-car health effects checked
A new survey has revealed some of the challenges on the way to fully-automated driving.
Some smoke risks unknown
Researchers say most people are still not aware of the full danger of smoking.
'Mansplaining' ad removed
An advertisement has been removed from a future university building in Adelaide after being labelled sexist.
Boozy demands studied
A study of 62 men suggests drinking may make them more persistent in their demands for sex.
Entitled parents told to 'chill'
The principal of an elite Sydney private school has reminded parents that the fees they pay do not entitle them to behave aggressively towards teachers.
Funding rises for 'hit-list' schools
Reports say rich private schools earmarked for cuts under Gonski 2.0 have in fact seen their proportion of taxpayer money increase.
Pups not picky in early learning
Puppies as young as eight weeks old can learn from both dogs and humans, a new study shows.
Defence charged over injured recruits
A government agency has been charged after two army recruits suffered severe electric shocks during a training exercise.
'Loot boxes' look like gambling
Gambling researchers say in-game purchasing systems, such as ‘loot boxes’, are a form of predatory monetisation ...
Child redress scheme starts
The national redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse is now open.
NAPLAN review launched
Education ministers have launched a review of the publication of NAPLAN data and its relationship to teaching.
CSIRO staff stay away from inquiry
Some CSIRO staff have decided not appear before South Australia's Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin.
Scientists test quantum sum
University of Melbourne scientists have set a world record in simulating quantum power on a classical computer.
NBN looks at bush rates
NBN Co is looking at a new pricing regime that could see internet access in the bush attract higher charges.