Education, Teaching and Training News
Experts say the overall health of Australians remains robust when compared to similar countries.
Foreign cap slammed
A leading professor has strongly criticised the Albanese government's decision to cap the number of international students.
First Nations hesitation reported
Many Australian teachers hesitate to teach First Nations histories and cultures due to fears of saying something wrong.
Brain switch spotted
Researchers have discovered that a small brain region known for regulating hunger, body temperature, and sleep plays a significant role in survival situations.
Ritual traced over 500 generations
A new archaeological find has uncovered a 12,000 year old First Nations ritual.
Dingo DNA shows low mixing
Australian researchers have shown that modern dingoes share almost no ancestry with domestic dogs.
School faces mental health claim
Warrnambool College in south-west Victoria is in a dispute between WorkSafe and the Victorian Department of Education over the safety of its teachers.
WA deals coming
Western Australian public school teachers have agreed to a revised pay offer from the state government.
Selective outcomes studied
Experts say Australian selective schools offer little long-term advantage for students.
Key funding for education access
New funding should improve access to secondary education for students from the Torres Strait Islands.
WA works on LGBTQIA+ strategy
The WA Government has convened the inaugural meeting of the LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Strategy Reference Group.
AI job boost predicted
Artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to create up to 200,000 AI-related jobs in Australia by 2030, new findings suggest.
Social media harm suggested
Researchers have investigated whether a marked decline in youth mental health is linked to social media.
CSIRO expands super-computing
CSIRO has partnered with Dell to develop an advanced high-performance computing (HPC) system named Virga.
Ancient office work hurt
Ancient Egyptian scribes faced occupational hazards similar to modern office workers, research shows.
Space tourist risks studied
Researchers are already planning what might happen to a space tourist if they have a heart problem.
Vape change takes effect
The Albanese Government's vaping reforms, which it describes as “world leading”, officially come into effect today.
Sleep linked to Alzheimer's effects
Getting more than six hours of quality sleep each night may help prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, experts say.
Key treaty database open
The Treaty Authority of Victoria has officially established the Negotiations Database, marking a significant milestone in the state's efforts to negotiate treaties with First Peoples.