Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - February, 2023
The Federal Government will spend over $420 million to provide clean water, food security and housing to ...
Science fund suggested
A major science lobby says a Science Future Fund could generate economic returns of up to $2.3 billion a year.
Visa path opened
Nearly 20,000 refugees on temporary protection and safe haven visas can now apply for permanency.
DFAT acceptance questioned
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has been criticised for allegedly shutting out candidates ...
Gene vault thrown open
Australian experts have developed a new tool to speed up genetic disease diagnosis.
QUT hack detailed
Over 11,000 QUT employees, students and former staff have been affected by a cyber attack.
Royal secrets unwound
An unlikely bunch of codebreakers have cracked the secrets of Mary Queen of Scots’ lost letters.
Pay drives teacher shift
State school principals say private schools are luring teachers away from the public sector with better salaries.
Ancient migrations mapped
New research maps the superhighways travelled by the first Australians on a 10,000-year journey through the continent.
Coral sweep surprises scientists
Citizen scientists have found greater-than-expected coral cover in waters off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Funding fails to drive results
The Productivity Commission says that despite school funding rising to $72 billion, improvements in academic outcomes ...
ANU's Schmidt to step down
Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt has announced he will resign as Australian National University vice-chancellor.
Probe set on Opus Dei schools
Investigations have been ordered after a disturbing look into schools linked to Catholic group Opus Dei this week.
Chaplain review calls for changes
A review has called for the National School Chaplaincy Program to include secular support staff.
Family law overhaul outlined
The Federal Government has announced plans to reform Australia’s family law system.
School abuse claims counted
Close to 400 victims have alleged sexual abuse at Victorian state schools.