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An audit has found New South Wales schools have a maintenance backlog of over $500 million.
Spider finding splits views
The discovery of a 100-million-year-old spider species has split researchers.
Warning over dole expansion
Advocates say a dramatic expansion of the federal government’s work-for-the-dole program will put jobseekers into unsafe work environments.
Starbugs set for galaxy quest
Australian tech experts will play a major role in measuring the current expansion rate of the Universe with one per cent precision.
Birmingham bashes school spend
The Federal Education Minister has taken a swipe at SA over school funding.
Indigenous equality in ACT year 12
The ACT has closed a gap, with Indigenous and non-Indigenous students staying on until year 12 at the same rate.
States push early reforms
State and territory governments are pushing the federal government to fund education for three-year-olds.
NDIS mental health gaps studied
A new report has identified serious gaps in the NDIS for people living with mental illness.
Perth schools flush pipes
Perth schools will flush their drinking water pipes in response to lead contamination concerns.
NAPLAN tech checks dumped
The Education Council has announced “robo-marking” will not be used to assess NAPLAN tests.
CSIRO signs up ocean drones
CSIRO has partnered with ocean technology start-up, Saildrone, to improve measurement and monitoring in Australian waters and the Southern Ocean.
High tech expert honoured
Quantum physicist Professor Michelle Yvonne Simmons has been named Australian of the Year.
Brisbane sees after care stress
Advocates say parents are facing a significant shortage of after-school care places in Brisbane.
Election pledge for school shift
Victoria's Opposition wants to change the curriculum to focus on Western history and national pride.
Failings found in Tas. child protection
A new report has found most Tasmanian child protection notifications are not investigated for at least 29 days.
Fears raised on foreign reforms
Various groups have raised concerns about the Government’s planned foreign influence laws.
Jabs expanded after rates rise
Two states have launched free vaccination programs in response to outbreaks on opposite sides of the country.
QLD police plan faces legal queries
A civil liberties group has questioned a youth crime program in Mount Isa.
Rocks reveal ancient movements
Researchers have discovered rocks in northern Queensland that suggest part of northern Australia was actually part of North America, 1.7 billion years ago.
Green papers trimmed
Environmentalists say the Federal Government’s strategy to protect endangered plants and animals is “deeply inadequate” ...
New discoveries in Dead Sea Scrolls
One of the last remaining parts of the Dead Sea Scrolls has been deciphered.