Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - August, 2017
Feathers have been firmly rustled by a decision not to refer to January 26 as Australia Day.
Vaccination campaign coming
Australia's chief medical officer has launched a new campaign to combat anti-vaccination myths.
ACCC has issues with after-school merge
The ACCC has some concerns about a proposed merger between ...
Cannibalistic cuts studied
Engraved human bones unearthed in the UK may have been engraved as part of a cannibalistic ritual during the Palaeolithic period, research shows.
Concern over kids' sexual behaviour
A new study says teachers are struggling to deal with primary schoolers who exhibit inappropriate sexual behaviour.
Hobart hospital loses psych training
The Royal Hobart Hospital has Tasmania's largest public hospital has been stripped of its accreditation for psychiatry care training.
Experts check psychedelic effects
The ego-stripping nature of psychedelic drugs could help mental health treatment, according to academics at the University of Adelaide.
Study plots hierarchy and sexism
A new study looks at why some women support sexist social systems that actually disadvantage them.
Hands out for heart hospital
The Victorian Government is looking for philanthropic funding for its big heart hospital plans.
Locals build dark matter map
Australian researchers have helped create the most accurate measurement ever made of dark matter in the universe.
PM takes slow lane to recognition
The Prime Minister has kicked the can of Indigenous recognition further down the road.
SCUH losing surgery stripes
Australia's newest hospital will be stripped of orthopaedic surgeon training accreditation from next year.
Fee change could sink CDU
Charles Darwin University says it will be “almost impossible” to survive under proposed funding changes.
NAPLAN rise not enough for some
NAPLAN 2017 summary results have been released this week, triggering responses ranging from criticism to high hopes and panic.
Academy calls for climate boost
Australia is in “urgent” need of more scientists to help the country prepare for climate risks.
HILDA shows heavy cost of a flutter
The latest report on a long-term study of 17,000 Australians has been released.