Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Voice body forming
The Federal Government is forming a working group for the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
MDBA school scheme continues
The MDBA has launched a program to teach kids about vital local waterways.
STEM review launched
Science Minister Ed Husic has ordered a review of federal programs to encourage women into science and technologies.
Extremism report calls for gun change
A committee report on extremism in Victoria has called for federal lobbying.
Migration caps rise
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has announced Australia’s permanent migration cap will increase from 160,000 to 195,000 ...
Update adds Aboriginal names
Indigenous ecological names have been added to a scientific language exchange.
ARC review outlined
The Federal Government has launched an independent review into the Australian Research Council Act 2001.
Martian rock dating planned
Australian researchers are analysing the first datable Mars rock samples.
New finds in ancient bones
Australian researchers have uncovered the oldest known evidence of a rare genetic condition.
Online safety warning spread
Australia’s e-safety commission has reminded the big online platforms of their safety obligations.
Clips to fight dodgy claims
Experts say there may be some simple ways to improve resilience to online misinformation.
CSIRO central to Moon missions
Australian equipment and knowledge will help NASA return to the Moon.
WA aims at 'period poverty'
Western Australia has become the last state to offer free period products in public secondary school.
Nature play needs assessed
Teachers say they want support for more ‘nature play’ in primary education.
Write-offs could drive skills
A major think tank says education must be at the centre of Australia’s new skills regime.
Cashless crime stats studied
Government analysis suggests crime increased in areas trialling cashless debit card programs.