Education, Teaching and Training News
Plans for changes at the South Australian Museum have triggered criticism for all sides.
Kids lock-up tightened
Queensland is scrapping its policy for detention as a last resort for children.
Pay gap drivers detailed
A study by e61 Institute has examined the decisions that drive Australia’s gender pay gap.
Defence heads report green risk
A former Defence chief says climate risks have been overlooked in Australia’s National Defence Strategy.
Funds flow to leaving scheme
The Federal Government has announced its new, $925 million Leaving Violence Program (LVP).
Peopling patterns re-traced
A new study has unveiled insights into the migration patterns of the first humans to the landmass that became Australia.
Australia makes quantum play
The Australian government has invested $1 billion in the US-based quantum computer startup, PsiQuantum.
Online power boost outlined
The Government wants public input on a plan to expand the eSafety Commissioner’s powers.
Committee seeks welfare decency
A government committee has called for a $17 per day increase in JobSeeker payments.
HECS rise prompts response
A spike in tertiary education loan costs has prompted more calls for reform.
Mental health leader resigns
The chair of Mental Health Australia has resigned citing profound disappointment with the Albanese government's ...
Senate seeks COVID probe
Political will could see Australia avoid learning lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teachers strike in WA
Thousands of WA public school teachers took to the streets this week, marking their first walkout in over a decade.
Detention report calls for change
The AHRC has called for an overhaul of Australia’s immigration detention system.
Musk attacks safety efforts
One of the world’s richest people is set to test Australia's online safety laws.
Space patch re-links probe
A technological breakthrough has allowed NASA to regain communication with a distant spacecraft.
Uni returns ancient spears
A set of stolen Indigenous artefacts have been returned to their community.
Crash data shows city links
A new study has uncovered insights from 15 years of crashes on Melbourne roads.