Archived News for Education Sector Professionals

The Victorian Government has granted Chisholm TAFE a $1.5 million grant to assist in the development of a master plan for existing and new infrastructure works on the Frankston campus.

State Higher Education Minister, Peter Hall, said the funding would assist develop the site that was ‘prime for renewal’.

"Training conditions and technology have vastly changed since the 1960s and 1970s, when the majority of buildings at the Frankston Campus of Chisholm TAFE were constructed," Mr Hall said.

Pyne denies plans to cap places

Federal Shadow Minister for Education Christopher Pyne has issued a statement denying the Coalition has any plans to increase university fees or cap places.

WorkSafe finishes rural blitz, urges improvement

WorkSafe Victoria has completed its ‘Safe Towns’ workplace blitz in the state, issuing over 85 improvement notices to Shepparton small businesses.

Survey evaluates Queensland local government climate mitigation

AI Group hits out at Victoria's TAFE cuts

The Australian Industry Group (AI Group) has spoken out against the Victorian Government's cut to the TAFE sector, saying the $300 million cuts could not come at a worse time as the demand for skilled workers continues to grow.

Cambridge, Harvard and now Wollongong?

The University of Wollongong (UOW) has outlined a revitalisation program aimed at making Wollongong the city of choice for future students and staff.

Implement Gonski now or suffer the consequences says expert

The Gonski recommendations need to be implemented as soon as possible, or else the country faces perpetuating education disadvantage, according to Professor Richard Teese from the Melbourne Graduate School of Education.

Study backs tough measures on dropouts

Research conducted by the University of Melbourne has backed tougher government measures aimed at coercing early school leavers back into the education system.

SA councils sign up for child friendly communities

The South Australian Government and the SA Local Government Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalising their mutual commitment to developing child friendly communities.

Victoria announces language education revamp

The Victorian Government has revealed a plan aimed at increase and revamp the teaching of languages in Victorian schools, with State Education Minister Martin Dixon saying the move will mean thousands more students will be learning a language in 2013.

WA launches school engineering initiative

The Western Australian Government has launched a new initiative that will offer engineering program for school students that will be housed at the $63 million Governor Stirling Senior High School in Midland from 2013.

Davis to continue at the helm

Melbourne University has offered an extension to Professor Glyn Davis' contact as Vice-Chancellor, seeing the current contract extended to January 2017.

Ferguson appointed research manager at NCVER

The National Centre of Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has announced the appointment of Sue Ferguson as General Manager Research.

Government announces empowering initiative for SA schools

The Federal Government has announced the 83 private, Catholic and public schools that will share in $5.5 million in funding under the Empowering Local Schools initiative aimed at fostering cooperation and autonomy within the school education system.