Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Repressive religious ministry Catch the Fire has had its charity status revoked...
Low grad stats revealed
Stats show only two thirds of Australian university students will graduate within six years.
Tassie school takes power prize
Tasmania’s Huonville High School has won an international renewable energy prize worth $US100,000 ($133,000).
Future unclear for welfare card
The Social Services Department has not decided whether to expand trials of the cashless welfare card.
Locals perform quantum forecast
Scientists are getting a fix on bizarre movements in the quantum world.
Questions left for unsettled science
Recent climate progress is positive, but the claim that the ‘science is settled’...
Asbestos list marks start of repairs
Queensland Government documents have revealed that dozens of state schools are riddled with asbestos.
Smart watches trained on illness
Smart watches could soon be used to predict illnesses before their wearer knows they are coming.
Auslan curriculum to enhance learning
An Auslan curriculum will soon be rolled out in Australian schools.
Federation Training trimming numbers
Federation Training is cutting dozens of jobs from its Victorian offices.
Nanny scheme closing down
A national nanny subsidy pilot scheme has been unwound after less than 5 per cent of the available places were taken.
Senate hurdle in NDIS top up
Federal Government plans to boost NDIS funding with education money may not be possible.
Synapses spotted on the move
Australian researchers have caught the first ever glimpse of the brain’s tiniest molecules in action.
Vowel sounds found in cousins
Another aspect thought to be unique to humans has been spotted in baboons.
Official review to cover colleges
An upcoming audit will examine the $1.84 million grant to a training college run by former Family First Senator Bob Day.
Bus-net bothers Greens
The NSW Government has moved to defend a sponsored trial of ‘free’ wi-fi on buses.
Frozen tail brings feathery find
Researchers have recovered a large section of dinosaur tail, complete with heavy plumage, encased in amber.
Jobs stats show shifting state
Unemployment has increased despite close to 40,000 new jobs being created.
Stagnant NAPLAN prompts action
The latest NAPLAN numbers show the academic performance of Australian primary and secondary students has flat-lined.
NBN brings big budget drag
More details on the incredible cost of the National Broadband Network have surfaced.