Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Call to stop caffeinating kids
Experts want to ban the sale of caffeinated energy drinks to children and young people.
Oldest animal uncovered
Scientists have found what appears to be the earliest confirmed animal in the geological record.
PM launches big school boost
A new school funding deal will see Catholic and independent schools receive an extra $4.5 billion.
Schools note musical help
A school scheme in WA is pairing disadvantaged student with members of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO).
Animal openness encouraged
Scientists have been urged to be more open with the public about how and why lab-animals are used.
Reef group quizzed on spending
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation expects to spend more than $7 million on administration this financial year.
Abuse "epidemic" reported
Experts have raised alarm about “an epidemic of child abuse and neglect” in Australia.
Report reveals health concerns
Experts say Australia’s health system is under strain and in urgent need of transformation.
Skills study shows digital issues
A new report suggests Australia is facing a massive shortage of digital skills in the workplace.
Welfare cut seems to work
Vaccination rates appear to have increased since welfare payments were cut for unvaccinated children.
Women in STEM scheme starts
The Australian Academy of Science wants input on a national plan to get more women in STEM fields.
Blockchain contracts coming
CSIRO has joined with law and tech firms to create blockchain-based legal contracts.
ACT mulls suspension switch
The ACT is considering raising the bar on what students can be suspended for.
Cheese aged by aeons
Evidence of ancient cheese has pushed back the origin date for the delicious snack.
STEM bias called out
A major business leader says there is “hard evidence” of unconscious bias at work at some STEM organisations.
PS fights cyber strike
Federal public servants from a range of departments will soon take part in cyber wargames.