Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
South Australia's two largest universities, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, are set to merge.
Language grants to save speech
The Queensland Government has a new strategy to preserve Indigenous languages.
Statue review suggested
The City of Sydney's first-ever Aboriginal councillor, Yvonne Weldon, is pushing for a review of colonial statues in the city.
Uni deal moves ahead
The Albanese government is celebrating the passage of the Universities Accord legislation through the Senate.
Freedom bill proposed
Journalist Peter Greste, an advocate for press freedom, says legal actions against public sector whistleblowers could harm integrity.
Bennu shows key chemicals
NASA's Bennu asteroid sample contains water and other potential building blocks of life.
Safety fine for tech giants
The eSafety Commissioner has fined the rebranded Twitter for failing to meet child protection standards.
Diversion scheme declines
Experts have reported a decline in effectiveness for South Australia's Police Drug Diversion Initiative.
Charges over Curtin collapse
Two companies now face substantial fines over a fatal roof collapse at Perth's Curtin University.
Consultant costs counted
Several Queensland government departments have seen a substantial increase in consultancy expenses, exceeding $50 million.
Solar set to eclipse atomic
The “fathers of photovoltaics” have dismissed nuclear power as a “distraction” in the energy sector.
Council scraps tooth help
Fluoride will no longer be added to the water in the Central Highlands Regional Council area.
School scholarships backed
NSW is investing $12.2 million in its early childhood education workforce.
Schools warned of hack threat
Australia's national cyber security coordinator has warned schools are prime targets for ransomware groups.