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The ACT Government has signed up to the Federal Government’s Gonski reforms of school education, with the deal set to secure funding for 62,000 ACT students.

VAGO hands down TAFE report

The Victorian Auditor General’s Office has handed down a report into the financial state of Victoria’s TAFE and Higher Education providers.

Government kicks off university red tape review

The Federal Government has promised to cut burdensome red tape faced by universities after it launched a new review earlier this week.

Grants to boost science and maths graduates

The Federal Government has announced six universities will be sharing in $5.2 million in grant funding to inspire the next generation of professionals in science, technology, engineering and maths.

Over the next few months, more than 300 000 students will be asked to rate their experiences at a TAFE institute, private training or adult and community education provider as part of the 2013 Student Outcomes Survey.

TAFE Queensland gets the go ahead

The Queensland Government has announced the passage of legislation that will establish the TAFE Queensland as a new, independent statutory body.

Victoria outlines Auslan training plan

The Victorian Government has outlined its new plan for the provision of Australian Sign Language (Auslan) courses throughout the state.

Monash and Ballarat plan to go ahead

The governing Councils of Monash University and the University of Ballarat have decided to proceed with the proposal for the Monash Gippsland campus to join forces with the University of Ballarat to form an expanded, regionally focused university from 1 January
2014.

Queensland to build 10 new schools

The Queensland Government has pledged it will build 10 new schools to meet growing student demand around the state.

SA to investigate school registration reform

South Australian Minister for Education and Child Development Jennifer Rankine is inviting organisations and community members to provide submissions on new school registration regulations.

Fewer people undertaking training finds NCVER

The latest early trend estimates for trade and non-trade commencements show fewer people are starting an apprenticeship or traineeship.

$68 million for training pathways

The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $68 million to the formation of a new, industry-led pilot training program aimed at developing new training pathways into high-demand trade and technical occupations.

Government announces Indigenous education funding

The Federal Government will invest $659 million to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students over the coming five years.

Government commits to school funding

The Federal Government has committed to the $9.8 billion in school funding over the next six years in this weeks budget, forming part of the Government’s attempt to see Australian schools break into the world’s top five by 2025 under the National Plan for School Improvement.

$106 million for NT workforce

The Northern Territory Government has slated $106 million out of the Territory Budget for workforce development initiatives, a $6 million increase over last year.

Ministers sign off on Indigenous education reform

Federal and State Education Ministers have signed off on a new suite of education efforts to improve Indigenous education outcomes.

Teach them young to keep them safe urges Adelaide

Teaching school children a standardised approach to indtroductory safety practices would better prepare them for dealing with risk in the workplace, according to a new survey conducted by the University of Adelaide.

Australian universities ranks in the world's top

Australian universities have retained their overall ranking at eight position in the second annual Universitas 21 (U21) assessment, which compares and ranks higher education systems in 50 countries.

International students still happy, despite price tag

A recent survey of international students has found that their cohort is still happy with their experience, despite the ever increasing value of the Australian dollar putting them under increased financial strain.

One in five students skip meals finds survey

Nearly one in five university students regularly skip meals, while nearly 80 per cent of students have to work up to 16 hours a week to support themselves, forcing nearly one third of students to miss class due to work obligations according to a new Universities Australia survey.