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Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant

Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant

The top brass of one of the biggest childcare providers in Australia have resigned after a series of safety scandals.

No excuse: tech giants warned ahead of social media ban

No excuse: tech giants warned ahead of social media ban

No excuse: tech giants warned ahead of social media ban

No excuse: tech giants warned ahead of social media ban

Executives from Meta and TikTok have been told a lack of preparation for an incoming ban on under-16s using their platforms won't be tolerated.

'Hermione's handbag': Nobel winning Aussie's big idea

'Hermione's handbag': Nobel winning Aussie's big idea

'Hermione's handbag': Nobel winning Aussie's big idea

'Hermione's handbag': Nobel winning Aussie's big idea

After decades of research, an Australian professor has been praised for his "blue-sky" work, earning him the highest honour in science alongside two colleagues.

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How Aussie universities fared in latest global rankings

How Aussie universities fared in latest global rankings

A dozen Australian universities have improved their positions in the latest global rankings, led by the University of Melbourne.

Timeline set for easing of student debt burden

Timeline set for easing of student debt burden

Some three millions Australians carrying a student debt will enjoy a 20 per cent reduction in what they owe before Christmas.

'Endemic bullying': troubled exam authority escapes axe

'Endemic bullying': troubled exam authority escapes axe

Damning claims of blame-shifting and bullying within a state exam authority have been aired following a major bungle.

Top university backtracks on controversial job cuts

Top university backtracks on controversial job cuts

Staff have scored a major win in their long-running battle against a contentious cost-slashing plan at the Australian National University.

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Top uni executives face the music after chief quits

Top uni executives face the music after chief quits

Top uni executives face the music after chief quits

Top uni executives face the music after chief quits

Julie Bishop has fended off questions about her future leading one of the nation's most prestigious universities after the resignation of its vice-chancellor.

Safety watchdog hits pause on 400 university job cuts

Safety watchdog hits pause on 400 university job cuts

Safety watchdog hits pause on 400 university job cuts

Safety watchdog hits pause on 400 university job cuts

Plans to cut hundreds of university jobs have been paused by a workplace safety regulator as concerns over university governance attract national attention.

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

The head of one of Australia's largest university institutions has used a keynote speech to back gender-based violence reform and call for cheaper fees.

Adult learners can 'create their own miracles'

Adult learners can 'create their own miracles'

Adult learners can 'create their own miracles'

Adult learners can 'create their own miracles'

When life closes some doors, learning can open them, adults returning to education are experiencing.

Childcare reforms count on tech too much to stop abuse

Childcare reforms count on tech too much to stop abuse

Childcare reforms count on tech too much to stop abuse

Childcare reforms count on tech too much to stop abuse

Childcare workers will be placed under greater monitoring and supervision but experts say deeper issues within the sector are enabling predatory behaviour.

More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs

More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs

More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs

More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs

Fears of job cuts at six universities have triggered concerns about oversight of the institutions, their financial viability and wages of vice-chancellors.

Tougher national working with kids scheme by year's end

Tougher national working with kids scheme by year's end

Tougher national working with kids scheme by year's end

Tougher national working with kids scheme by year's end

Australia will fast-track the rollout of reforms for working with children checks after the existing system was slammed by the prime minister as "hopeless".

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'Tragic' childcare abuse shouldn't drive kneejerk shift

Parents are questioning whether to send their children to preschool in the wake of horror abuse reports and trust in the sector is at a new low, advocates say.

Unions push back on productivity plan for schools, jobs

Fresh fault lines have formed in the lead up to the government's reform roundtable as unions reject productivity proposals welcomed by businesses.

'This is the moment': teachers strike over wage deal

Thousands of educators have walked off the job, shutting down a city CBD as they marched on parliament, as union officials flag more action.

Thousands of students come forward with uni complaints

An influx of complaints in the first six months has prompted Australia's student ombudsman to consider launching a major systemic review.

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Rare strike by school teachers as wage talks fail

Months of talks between teachers and the government have failed to reach on agreement on pay and conditions, with state school educators calling a rare strike.

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

University students and graduates will soon save up to $1300 a year as the government's HECS relief bill reached an important milestone.

Staff accuse uni boards of toxic culture, being ignored

The tertiary education union is calling for significant changes to staff representation on university boards, accusing them of silencing dissent.

US tariffs 'second fiddle' to overseas student caps

US tariffs have become one of Australia's biggest economic concerns, but one expert warns the government's student caps could be a bigger issue.

Uni debt relief set to benefit richer students more

Analysis of plans to reduce student debt by 20 per cent has found the reduction will not speed up the time taken to repay fees.

International students take notice as uni ranks tumble

Many Australian universities have taken a hit in their global rankings and a number are struggling with their reputations in the eyes of employers.

Sophisticated phishing scam impersonates postal giant

An urgent warning has been issued following a new wave of scam messages, impersonating one of the country's largest organisations.

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