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No jail for teacher over 'gross' sexual texts to child

No jail for teacher over 'gross' sexual texts to child

A former educator who sent "extremely explicit" messages to a 15-year-old will spend no time behind bars.

Checkmate: Bishop quits top job at prestigious uni

Checkmate: Bishop quits top job at prestigious uni

Checkmate: Bishop quits top job at prestigious uni

Checkmate: Bishop quits top job at prestigious uni

A new chancellor will be appointed at one of Australia's top universities after the resignation of former Liberal minister Julie Bishop.

Cyber attack exposes student and staff private details

Cyber attack exposes student and staff private details

Cyber attack exposes student and staff private details

Cyber attack exposes student and staff private details

A global cyber attack has revealed the names of students and staff in schools and universities, with authorities scrambling to contact those affected.

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National childcare safety watchdog eyed after breaches

National childcare safety watchdog eyed after breaches

Safety standards to protect some of the most vulnerable Australians could soon be enforced by a singular body under a proposal to be put to ministers.

Books banned as publisher cuts ties with guilty author

Books banned as publisher cuts ties with guilty author

Author Craig Silvey's publisher has moved to cut ties after he admitted guilt to child exploitation charges, while WA schools have permanently banned his books.

Primary school teacher accused of filming inside toilet

Primary school teacher accused of filming inside toilet

A teacher has been refused bail over claims he tried to hide a camera allegedly used to film primary school students, which was found inside a school bathroom.

'Why now?': mum on scandal-plagued childcare closures

'Why now?': mum on scandal-plagued childcare closures

A mother, whose daughter attended a childcare centre where an accused pedophile once worked, has questioned why it took so long to shut the facility down.

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'Deeply concerning': childcare centre closures attacked

'Deeply concerning': childcare centre closures attacked

'Deeply concerning': childcare centre closures attacked

'Deeply concerning': childcare centre closures attacked

An embattled childcare group rocked by abuse allegations against one of its workers is closing down dozens of centres.

‘Get on with it’: universities lash funding fix delay

‘Get on with it’: universities lash funding fix delay

‘Get on with it’: universities lash funding fix delay

‘Get on with it’: universities lash funding fix delay

Students are paying more and universities are earning less under Morrison-era fee hikes for arts courses, with the government accused of stalling key reforms.

Teachers strike pay deal after 'generational' strike

Teachers strike pay deal after 'generational' strike

Teachers strike pay deal after 'generational' strike

Teachers strike pay deal after 'generational' strike

Fed-up public-sector teachers have accepted a fair pay deal with a state government following a bitter industrial dispute.

'Clear case of cronyism': school building boss corrupt

'Clear case of cronyism': school building boss corrupt

'Clear case of cronyism': school building boss corrupt

'Clear case of cronyism': school building boss corrupt

Millions of dollars earmarked for schools were spent on lucrative building contracts for a school infrastructure chief's mates, a corruption watchdog has found.

Teachers to plead not guilty to assaulting school boys

Teachers to plead not guilty to assaulting school boys

Teachers to plead not guilty to assaulting school boys

Teachers to plead not guilty to assaulting school boys

A group of teachers from a NSW school, including its principal, will fight charges they assaulted two primary school boys.

Plea indicated for teacher over principal stabbing

Plea indicated for teacher over principal stabbing

Plea indicated for teacher over principal stabbing

Plea indicated for teacher over principal stabbing

Lawyers for a teacher accused stabbing a school principal after being told his contract would not be renewed have indicated he will plead guilty.

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

A beloved skipping girl sign has been switched off and replaced with a doomscrolling tween to highlight the consequences of a screen-dominated childhood.

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Teachers to push on with strikes as pay war escalates

Public school educators are moving ahead with plans for a wave of rolling strikes as pay and condition negotiations stall with a state government.

Greater police powers urged for childcare sector safety

A parliamentary inquiry has called for police responses to be better integrated with the childcare sector to improve protections.

Violence against principals almost doubles in 15 years

Australian principals are facing a surge in violence, with some schools forced to restrict parent access to drop-off and pick-up zones.

'Struggling': teachers strike in second capital city

Teachers have walked off the job in a second state in as many days in their battle for better pay and conditions, forcing public school closures.

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Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Public health advocates say long term funding and commitment is needed to achieve Closing the Gap targets and improve outcomes for Indigenous people.

More teacher strikes loom as pay dispute intensifies

Teachers are preparing for another strike unless a state government offers a better pay deal, warning of further disruption ahead.

Students told to stay home as teachers strike over pay

Parents have been told to keep their children home from school due to staff shortages stemming from two statewide strikes.

Sport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Diversion programs will be rolled out to try and keep kids from committing crimes as a pair of youths are charged with setting a gelato shop alight.

Prison reality locked in for Indigenous Australians

An increased rate of incarceration among Indigenous people is among Closing the Gap data confirming efforts on key measures are still falling short.

Schools to stay open as teachers strike over pay deal

Public school teachers have rejected a state government's pay offer and will launch strike action next week.

Bold reforms urged to boost flagging Aussie innovation

Tax changes, more grants, and targeted training are among the recommendations of a sweeping review of Australia's research and development industry.

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