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Preschool teachers push for pay, parents get fee relief

Preschool teachers push for pay, parents get fee relief

While preschool teachers argue for more pay, the NSW government is talking up subsidies as it tries to boost enrolments in a sector struggling for staff.

How a mother's death from tsunami birthed an activist

How a mother's death from tsunami birthed an activist

How a mother's death from tsunami birthed an activist

How a mother's death from tsunami birthed an activist

Listening to local elders after a tsunami in Samoa killed her mother, Steph Hodgins-May went from environmental lawyer to senator to fight for climate justice.

Woman sexually abused by teacher awarded extra $113,000

Woman sexually abused by teacher awarded extra $113,000

Woman sexually abused by teacher awarded extra $113,000

Woman sexually abused by teacher awarded extra $113,000

A judge has granted a woman sexually abused by her childhood teacher an extra $113,000, bringing her total damages to almost $2.13 million.

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'Bittersweet': truth-telling for abuse in state schools

'Bittersweet': truth-telling for abuse in state schools

A formal apology will be made to victims of sexual abuse in state-run schools in Victoria after the government conceded it failed to protect them.

Time to learn from $1.2bn pandemic tutoring failure

Time to learn from $1.2bn pandemic tutoring failure

A Victorian government tutoring program that cost taxpayers $1.2 billion did not significantly improve students’ learning, an audit has found.

One man's fight to educate girls and beat the Taliban

One man's fight to educate girls and beat the Taliban

A newly arrived refugee and ex-interpreter for Australian troops set up underground schools in Afghanistan for girls banned from learning by the Taliban.

Why Estebana abandoned science to become a blacksmith

Why Estebana abandoned science to become a blacksmith

"Estebana" abandoned his career to become a blacksmith. Years later, artist studios have dropped off around him, making him fear for the "soul" of his city.

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University orders pro-Palestine protesters to leave

University orders pro-Palestine protesters to leave

University orders pro-Palestine protesters to leave

University orders pro-Palestine protesters to leave

University of Sydney management has ordered students at a long-running pro-Palestine encampment to leave the site after the failure of a "peaceful resolution".

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Indigenous children are being denied educational opportunities, with teachers and students facing culturally unsafe environments, an inquiry has been told.

Student AI deepfake images reflective of porn crisis

Student AI deepfake images reflective of porn crisis

Student AI deepfake images reflective of porn crisis

Student AI deepfake images reflective of porn crisis

Pornography is driving bad behaviour in Australian schools with an artificial intelligence deepfake scandal reflective of a crisis, experts have warned.

Teen arrested after girls targeted in AI photo scandal

Teen arrested after girls targeted in AI photo scandal

Teen arrested after girls targeted in AI photo scandal

Teen arrested after girls targeted in AI photo scandal

A teenager has been arrested after explicit images of female students at a school in Melbourne's northwest circulated online.

Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk

Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk

Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk

Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk

An analysis of vocational training has identified four courses at high risk from artificial intelligence technology even though they are in high demand.

Back-to-basics budget for health, schools as costs soar

Back-to-basics budget for health, schools as costs soar

Back-to-basics budget for health, schools as costs soar

Back-to-basics budget for health, schools as costs soar

The NSW government will fund billions in upgrades and maintenance for schools and hospitals as the treasurer acknowledges cost pressures on construction.

College regrets contract calling homosexuality 'sinful'

College regrets contract calling homosexuality 'sinful'

College regrets contract calling homosexuality 'sinful'

College regrets contract calling homosexuality 'sinful'

A religious school has expressed regret over a controversial gender contract sparking calls to fast track discrimination laws protecting diverse students.

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Wanted: Geoscientists for jobs in old and new energy

Energy leaders are warning of a shortage of geoscientists for oil and gas exploration and carbon storage and a skills gap for seismic surveys for offshore wind.

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

Queensland's opposition leader David Crisafulli says he will back the government's funding for existing projects in the budget, prompting a backlash.

University boss calls international student cap 'chaos'

The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications.

Students fight cuts to last museum courses in state

Graduate courses in museum studies are in line to be cut at the University of Queensland, and students are worried they will have to move interstate.

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Liberal urges inquiry into anti-Semitism on campuses

An opposition MP has put forward laws to set up an inquiry examining rising levels of anti-Semitism at universities.

Reform call as student debt hiked by thousands of bucks

Those with student debts will have their outstanding amount increased due to indexation but changes to the scheme will reduce the balance later this year.

Department, pool managers fined after child, 8, drowned

Victoria's education department and a community pool manager have been fined after a Grade 2 student drowned on a school excursion three years ago.

Police investigate 'vile' ranking of female students

Police are investigating an Instagram post categorising school girls as 'abduction material', 'one night stand' and 'unrapeable', weeks after a similar event.

Low TAFE completion rate due to job offers: Premier

Low completion rates for free TAFE courses have been described as "astonishing" but the Victorian premier insists it's because many students quickly got jobs.

'Really unfair': rural families demand more childcare

Essential workers such as nurses cannot get back to work in country Australia due to inadequate childcare. A new rural coalition wants to change that.

New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud

A new multi-million-dollar advertising campaign asks adults to brush up on their understanding of consent before discussing it with each other and young people.

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