Education, Teaching and Training News
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DNA bases found on Bennu
Scientists analysing samples from asteroid Bennu have identified organic molecules, DNA and RNA bases ...
Maths skills lack transfer
Research suggests real-world maths skills do not always transfer to the classroom.
DeepSeek sees government bans
The government has banned all DeepSeek products, applications, and web services from government systems ...
History's hidden lead crisis
Human-caused lead pollution began over 5,000 years ago - much earlier than thought.
Government bets on central youth
The Federal Government has announced a $34.1 million investment to support young people and foster future leaders.
Free TAFE locked for Victoria
The Albanese Government has confirmed that Free TAFE will become a permanent program in Victoria.
NSW expands childcare access
The NSW Government has committed $5.9 million to expand flexible early childhood education and care.
CSIRO boosts space search
An Australian-developed technology is revealing deep-space mysteries by sifting through signals like grains of sand.
Strong climate laws spur opposition
Fossil fuels companies do not appear to be the main drivers of anti-climate sentiment.
Senator seeks pay cap
Senator Jacqui Lambie wants to cap the salaries of top federal bureaucrats and university vice-chancellors.
More join school deal
Two more states have signed on to the federal government’s school funding scheme.
Ocean expert takes top role
Professor Tony Haymet, an oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur, has been appointed as Australia’s next Chief Scientist.
Review urges new links
An independent education review has declared Tasmania must prioritise literacy and teacher wellbeing.
Fossil firms share phrases
New research shows a range of fossil fuel industries tweeting together for “climate obstruction”.
AI translator advances
Researchers have developed an AI-powered translation model capable of real-time speech-to-speech translation.