Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
HSC switching to formal physics
The New South Wales Higher School Certificate syllabus has had its biggest overhaul in 16 years.
Drink tax push continues
Obesity experts say that if we have controls on alcohol and tobacco, we should have them on sugary drinks too.
Aurukun overstatement reviewed
Reports say the Aurukun primary school massively overstated its student numbers by accident.
New review sees SA school closed
The Islamic College of South Australia has lost funding, after it failed to meet conditions imposed by the federal Education and Training Department.
Social fund to back emerging enterprise
The Victorian government has put up $5 million to fund social enterprise projects.
Vic teacher strike lining up
Victorian teachers are preparing to strike to break stalled pay and workload negotiations.
Star burst caught early
Scientists have captured the very early stages of a supernova; the violent explosion of a star in a nearby galaxy.
Experts urge action on fat
Health experts say the lack of a strong approach to the Australian obesity epidemic is ‘unacceptable’.
Meningococcal W response rising
Victoria has become the third Australian state to offer free meningococcal W vaccines for school students.
Health and research lose leading figure
Australia has lost one of its greatest contributors to public health ...
Liking maths matters
In a shock discovery, researchers have found kids who enjoy maths are better at it.
Money lost in savings measure
1.5 million Australians will see a reduction in Family Tax Benefit (FTB) supplements after changes proposed this week.
Racist views seen rising
A new survey shows an increasing number of people think Australia is a racist country.
Turnbull returns IAC
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has rebuilt the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC).
Virtual worlds bring actual risk
We are moving into an age where many people will live virtual lives, but little is known about the potential health effects.
Evocca lands big deals
Lucrative AFP and Defence training contracts have been awarded to a private college group with an interesting history.
Money matters in survival stakes
Experts say socioeconomic status is a health risk factor just like physical inactivity, smoking and obesity.
AI bluffs the best
An artificially intelligent system has trounced the world’s top poker players for the first time.