Archived News for Education Sector Professionals

The Victorian auditor-general says Federation University could struggle to remain viable.

Brain-growing genes discovered

Researchers have found a set of human genes that could explain our giant brains.

Cleared curse lets school resume

Students have returned to a remote NT school after a ceremony was held to lift a curse on the buildings.

Five groups join redress scheme

The Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Salvation Army, Scouts Australia and the YMCA have all signed on to the national redress scheme for child abuse survivors.

Greens attack chaplain scheme

The Greens say there is evidence that school chaplains are pushing religion on students.

School calls for catchment cap

A prominent Queensland high school has hired investigators to find families who are rorting the catchment system so their children can attend.

Hobart offered Indigenous name

The City of Hobart has been offered a new name as an act of reconciliation.

AI wins cancer-spotting test

An artificial intelligence system has beat experienced dermatologists at diagnosing skin cancer.

Food labels could change habits

New research suggests graphic cigarette-style warnings on junk food packaging would be a good deterrent to consumers when deciding what to eat.

Health app for teens revealed

A new program launched this week aims to improve young people’s unhealthy lifestyle behaviours.

Kids' prison rates reviewed

New stats show fewer children are being held in detention or under community supervision orders, but the rate for Indigenous children is slower to move.

Maths/science link studied

Universities are studying how important high school mathematics study is for success in tertiary-level science courses.

Big arts plan backed

Approval has been granted for the construction of Sydney's multi-million dollar Walsh Bay arts precinct.

Charges considered for "gay conversion"

Victoria may start prosecuting practitioners of so-called “gay conversion therapy”.

Concern over autism change

Reports say NDIS support for autistic people could be tightened.

Health studies getting tech edge

The Department of Health is looking at new ways to allow scientists to collaborate on public health research, using blockchain encryption.

Critics voice chaplaincy issues

The Australian Education Union and several secular groups are speaking out about the extension of the school chaplains program.

New report defends NAPLAN

Analysts say many of the major criticisms of NAPLAN are not borne out by evidence.

Physicist to be beamed nationwide

On May 22, world-renowned physicist, presenter and former rock star, Prof Brian Cox, will be streamed lived to thousands of school students and teachers across Australia.

Regional parents get remote help

NSW is running a trial that gives parents in regional and rural areas access to specialised support services for severe behavioural problems in young children.