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Tradie trial to help detained youths make fresh start

Tradie trial to help detained youths make fresh start

From barbering to bricklaying, young people in NSW youth detention have the chance to acquire real-world skills in trades to transition back into the community.

Childcare subsidy boost could worsen staff shortages

Childcare subsidy boost could worsen staff shortages

Childcare subsidy boost could worsen staff shortages

Childcare subsidy boost could worsen staff shortages

Parents are welcoming a lift to childcare subsidies but providers say increased demand will add pressure to existing staff shortages in the sector.

Unis losing education accreditation a 'nuclear option'

Unis losing education accreditation a 'nuclear option'

Unis losing education accreditation a 'nuclear option'

Unis losing education accreditation a 'nuclear option'

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare says universities that fail to equip teachers for the classroom could lose their accreditation.

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Remote school attendance scheme 'unethical and harmful'

Remote school attendance scheme 'unethical and harmful'

A controversial program aimed at improving attendance rates for Aboriginal children at remote schools has actually seen a decrease, according to research.

Teacher training overhaul as educators quit classroom

Teacher training overhaul as educators quit classroom

There are hopes improvements in training new teachers for the modern classroom will reverse a rise in the number of educators leaving the profession.

Tasks ahead to realise vision of world class child care

Tasks ahead to realise vision of world class child care

The government says universal childcare is part of its vision but it will not happen overnight, and achieving a world-class system will be an "undertaking".

Push to remove caps on uni places for Indigenous people

Push to remove caps on uni places for Indigenous people

Universities Australia has renewed its push to remove barriers to university places for Indigenous people living in urban areas.

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Two South Australian universities to tie the knot

Two South Australian universities to tie the knot

Two South Australian universities to tie the knot

Two South Australian universities to tie the knot

Two of South Australia's three universities have agreed to a historic merger to boost student numbers and increase research opportunities.

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Iconic significant sites in and around the northern NSW tourist mecca of Byron Bay could be given Aboriginal names, following a community consultation process.

Historic SA university merger decision looms

Historic SA university merger decision looms

Historic SA university merger decision looms

Historic SA university merger decision looms

The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are set to reveal their decision on a proposed merger.

Specialist school among 60 facing 'unfair' Vic tax

Specialist school among 60 facing 'unfair' Vic tax

Specialist school among 60 facing 'unfair' Vic tax

Specialist school among 60 facing 'unfair' Vic tax

A school for children with language and learning difficulties is among 60 Victorian non-government schools set to lose their payroll tax exemption.

Watered down Victorian schools tax to cost budget $100m

Watered down Victorian schools tax to cost budget $100m

Watered down Victorian schools tax to cost budget $100m

Watered down Victorian schools tax to cost budget $100m

Fewer Victorian non-government schools will be stripped of their longstanding payroll tax exemption than first thought, ripping $100 million from the budget.

Spotlight on school's 'vile' historical sexual abuse

Spotlight on school's 'vile' historical sexual abuse

Spotlight on school's 'vile' historical sexual abuse

Spotlight on school's 'vile' historical sexual abuse

A special board of inquiry will be set up to investigate allegations of sexual abuse at a school in Melbourne more than five decades ago.

Australian universities climb in world rankings

Australian universities climb in world rankings

Australian universities climb in world rankings

Australian universities climb in world rankings

For the first time, three Australian universities are ranked among the top 20 higher education institutions in the world after the criteria were refined.

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Education programs 'undermined' by lack of assessment

A $400 million package aimed at increasing educational outcomes for remote and regional students has been instructed to improve how progress is being monitored.

Girls want coding funds: the push to keep women in tech

Girls and their mothers are being encouraged to take a computer coding course these school holidays as a national review investigates funding STEM support.

Minors bypass age restrictions to access dating apps

A Flinders University study has found children as young as 12 are bypassing age restrictions so they can access dating apps on the internet.

Qld plans to ban five dangerous dog breeds

Queensland plans to ban dangerous dog breeds and introduce jail terms of up to five years in an attempt to tackle the increasing number of dog attacks.

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Govt will keep watch on childcare fees through changes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will continue to monitor childcare fees as cost relief measures for families come into effect on July 1.

Former education boss brings the skills to TAFE revival

NSW is bringing in a former federal education secretary to lead its review of TAFE to improve the vocational system for learners while filling skills shortages.

Vic school principals buckling under hefty workloads

Authorities need to do more to keep Victorian school principals' health and wellbeing in check as they struggle with heavy workloads, a report suggests.

Temps and casuals flock to permanent teaching roles

Almost 5500 casual and temporary NSW public school teachers have accepted offers to convert to permanent positions, with plans for even more.

Staff sceptical about SA university amalgamation plan

A survey of staff at South Australian universities has revealed little support for a proposed merger of two of the organisations.

Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis

Gaining access to adequate housing has become harder in most states and territories, with the exception of Victoria.

Labor rolls out 'micro-credentials' to plug skills gaps

The Labor government will fund the development of a range of short courses aimed at upskilling workers rapidly to meet the needs of industry.

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