Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - August, 2020
Experts have produced the first clinical guidelines in Australia to improve the rehabilitation of children who have a stroke.
TAFE value tallied
New research has found that the TAFE system supports $92.5 billion in annual economic benefits.
Tehan calls for HECS cut-off
The Federal Government wants to cut off student loans for those who fail more than half of their subjects.
ICAC issues noted in MP case
South Australian MP Troy Bell will face trial for allegedly misappropriating $2 million of public funds.
Light shed on distant Ceres
Findings from the Dawn spacecraft suggest that the dwarf planet Ceres is an ocean world.
Researchers fear COVID risk
Many early and mid-career researchers fear their careers are at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Destruction plans detailed
Details have emerged of Rio Tinto’s decision to destroy the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
Teachers top COVID claims
Work Cover claims show many Victorian teachers are feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foxtel gets COVID funds
Media giant Foxtel has been given $10 million from a federal COVID-19 response fund.
New funds for COVID mental health
Almost $60 million has been provided to boost Victoria’s mental health system as Victorians struggle under COVID-19 lockdown.
New labels to fight FASD
One of Australia's social justice commissioners has called for alcohol label reform.
Parkes telescope honoured
‘The Dish’ – Australia’s iconic Parkes radio telescope – has been added to the National Heritage List.
AIS broken down for bottom line
Part of the Australian Institute of Sport is being sold off and turned into a centre of excellence for Paralympic and women's sports.
Court for school rorts
A Melbourne court has heard details of an elaborate rorting scheme by a former public servant.
PEACE scheme sees success
A South Australian program to help victims of bullying and aggression has shown success in Italian high schools.
Unis repaying extensive grifts
The University of Melbourne has been repaying staff after a decade of underpayment.
Indigenous input for best practice
Indigenous contributors have launched new best practice guidelines for land and sea management.
5G fear has real effects
Mobile phone towers are not making people sick - but the belief that they are dangerous is.
Mars mission making way
NASA’s latest mission to Mars is underway, carrying with it the first ever drone to fly on another planet.
Uni backs off China tweets
The University of New South Wales is being criticised for censoring its own online criticism of Beijing after backlash in Chinese state media.