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Insiders say there is a massive disparity between the fees charged to WA public high school students studying trade subjects.
Family Court judge wants smoother transitions
The Chief Justice of the Family Court wants to make it easier and less stressful for transgender children to access hormones.
Headspace faces executive exodus
There is chaos at the top of Headspace, a national youth mental health foundation.
Braille crossings making Sydney safer
Sydney will soon feature the world's most comprehensive network of braille and tactile signs for the visually-impaired.
Juno shoots for new view of Jupiter
NASA’s Juno spacecraft will reach a crucial stage of its five-year journey through space today.
Techno-maps take spectators for ride
Sports fans will soon get a new view of major events, thanks to tech experts at CSIRO.
Liquid diets leave locals at risk
“Drunkorexia” is a growing and dangerous trend among young women, a new study shows.
Power-playing brain boost promoted
International experts agree that exercise boosts students’ brain power and academic prowess.
Prison teacher plan unpicked
A plan to bring unqualified teachers in NSW prison is causing a lot of controversy.
Carnarvon coming around on flag folly
The Carnarvon Shire Council will fly the Aboriginal flag from council offices during NAIDOC week, despite the shire president’s opposition.
Cash for cans could expand
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) wants all parties to commit to a national recycling scheme.
Dark light shined on Indigenous suicide
Suicide rates among Indigenous people in some parts of the Kimberly are ten times the global average.
Mental health cuts undone
The Prime Minister has put up millions for youth mental health, just days after being criticised for dismantling the system.
New stamp for life-saving lab
Victorian children will soon get access to the future of diagnostic medicine.
Expert urges better Indigenous internet
Experts say internet access can boost education, employment and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Queensland kids start coding sooner
Queensland schools are fast-tracking the introduction of coding classes for kids.
Libertarians deny school money link
A new study using Australian data says increased school funding does not lead to better performance.
Low marks from anti-truancy attempts
The Northern Territory’s Education Minister says the Federal Government push to get more kids to school is failing.
Brain pills put to test
Australian researchers are looking at the benefits and dangers of ‘study drugs’.
Night-eyes' origin spied
New research suggests we developed the ability to see at night to avoid being eaten during the day.