Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has launched a 32-page booklet that it says will help prevent radicalisation of young Australian minds.
School scheme brings good boost for girls
A new study has shown for the first time that a gender-specific education program can bring measurable improvements to students’ self-esteem.
Violent views grow among young
A new study has again shown the disturbing prevalence of views that excuse violence against women.
Turnbull to launch anti-violence fight
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared “real men don't hit women” ahead of a new $41 million domestic violence response package to be unveiled today.
Accolades acquired by local science stars
The Australians behind vital and exciting research combating conditions like cancer, depression and birth defects will be recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony this week.
Drone-built bridge can hold human's weight
Swiss engineers have taught a fleet of drones to build a rope bridge that is capable of carrying a human’s weight.
Debt reach extending overseas
The Federal Government is pushing to able to collect student debt from Australians living overseas.
Drug study review spots new risks
Fourteen years ago, GlaxoSmithKline published a study claiming the antidepressant paroxetine was safe and effective for teenagers, but now researchers say the opposite is true.
Ancient Aboriginal knowledge holds true
New studies have found valid historical information in Aboriginal myths and stories dating back thousands of years.
Disability deals bring great aid for two states
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is helping more states get National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds.
Lightning Claw leaps from new fossil find
A new carnivorous dinosaur has been discovered in the opal-mining town of Lightning Ridge, NSW.
New scheme for STEM gender boost
This week has seen the launch of the first Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
Vic. school money split on fairer lines
The Victorian State Government has unveiled a shake-up of its education system, which will see the educational achievements of parents used to determine how much funding schools get.
Young surgeons speak of abhorent treatment
Research from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has found a widespread culture of bullying and sexual harassment among surgeons.
New Pluto pics put excitement in the air
NASA's New Horizons probe has sent back a treasure trove of new information on Pluto – beaming its high-definition images 5 billion kilometres across the solar system.
PEACH launched for QLD food fix
With the year drawing to a close and a season of unfettered indulgence approaching, a new government-funded healthy lifestyle program being rolled out in response to rising rates of childhood obesity.
States, communities set to gladly open doors
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced Australia will take on 12,000 refugees, as millions flee conflict in Syria.
Tech expert slams sluggish NBN plan
A top level expert in electronic engineering has warned that the Coalition’s National Broadband Network is a bad deal for Australia.
Henge find sheds new neolithic light
Archaeologists may have spotted the buried remains of a giant prehistoric monument close to Britain's famous Stonehenge.
New tools to look at atomic nanoverse
Australian researchers have gathered a set of advanced devices that will allow them to peer into the tiniest corners of the universe.
AMA calls time on skull-cracking sports
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) wants combat sports banned at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.