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AI threatens to widen gender gap for regional girls

AI threatens to widen gender gap for regional girls

Artificial intelligence could exacerbate the gap between boys and girls studying STEM subjects, an expert has warned, especially in regional Australia.

International students take notice as uni ranks tumble

International students take notice as uni ranks tumble

International students take notice as uni ranks tumble

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.

Push for early learning safety crackdown to go further

Push for early learning safety crackdown to go further

Push for early learning safety crackdown to go further

Push for early learning safety crackdown to go further

Further early learning safety measures are on the agenda amid a safety crackdown affecting mandatory reporting and phone use, as advocates push for more reform.

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'Wake up call': more Aussie kids missing milestones

'Wake up call': more Aussie kids missing milestones

Australian kids are increasingly developmentally vulnerable when they start school, with rural and First Nations kids worse off than their city peers.

Teacher's aide 'pretended' to be girl in teen sex chats

Teacher's aide 'pretended' to be girl in teen sex chats

An ex-education worker accused of deceiving teen boys to engage in child prostitution will live near some of his alleged victims after being granted bail.

Puppet show inspiring migrant children to 'dream big'

Puppet show inspiring migrant children to 'dream big'

Educators say the arts is one of the best ways to reach students who speak little to no English, as puppets breathe life into big issues.

Gen Z feels trapped between the pros and cons of gen AI

Gen Z feels trapped between the pros and cons of gen AI

Most young Australians are using generative artificial intelligence tools but some are reconsidering their use or changing career paths due to concerns.

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Trump's attacks on academia offers chance for Australia

Trump's attacks on academia offers chance for Australia

Trump's attacks on academia offers chance for Australia

Trump's attacks on academia offers chance for Australia

Australia could seize on talent from the world's top universities as US president Donald Trump's threats against American institutions drives researchers away.

'Youth' spat paves way for elite school's co-ed plans

'Youth' spat paves way for elite school's co-ed plans

'Youth' spat paves way for elite school's co-ed plans

'Youth' spat paves way for elite school's co-ed plans

Plans by a prestigious boys' private school to admit girls remain on track after a court loss to parents opposing the co-educational move.

Fines top $30 million after college 'rorts' students

Fines top $30 million after college 'rorts' students

Fines top $30 million after college 'rorts' students

Fines top $30 million after college 'rorts' students

A judge has slapped massive fines on an online diploma college that turned a $19 million profit while saddling thousands of vulnerable people with student debt.

Consent education hits screens in fresh initiative

Consent education hits screens in fresh initiative

Consent education hits screens in fresh initiative

Consent education hits screens in fresh initiative

Australia is leading the way in consent education and a suite of resources aims to ensure young people can access information in a format that suits them.

Indigenous graduates set sights on future in tourism

Indigenous graduates set sights on future in tourism

Indigenous graduates set sights on future in tourism

Indigenous graduates set sights on future in tourism

The latest graduates from the National Indigenous Training Academy have their sights set on futures in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Urgent call to end gender-based violence in schools

Urgent call to end gender-based violence in schools

Urgent call to end gender-based violence in schools

Urgent call to end gender-based violence in schools

Our Watch has released a blueprint to end gender-based violence in schools, tackling issues including AI-generated porn and sexualised bullying.

Sophisticated phishing scam impersonates postal giant

Sophisticated phishing scam impersonates postal giant

Sophisticated phishing scam impersonates postal giant

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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Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Online tracking and monitoring have become common among family and friends but a study suggests the practice could pose problems in romantic relationships.

Industry must step up to fund research: Shorten

Australian industry has been urged to pull its weight and spend more money on research and development by former Labor Party leader Bill Shorten.

Wrong turn: whale species' population growth stalls

Australian researchers have found potentially troubling signs for the southern right whale population, indicating its recovery may be stalling.

'Obsolete' childcare activity test in election focus

While high-quality, universal and affordable healthcare is the goal, federal politicians are grappling with the multiple steps needed to get there.

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Uni degree review for genocide-accused ex-foreign PM

An Australian university's honorary law degree for an ex-Bangladeshi leader is under review after they were accused of crimes against humanity.

Shifting volunteer culture threatens school canteens

School canteens relying on parent rosters and other volunteers across Australia are struggling to stay afloat as demands upon working families increase.

Deputy sheriff's son shoots two dead at US university

Two people have been killed and four injured in a shooting at Florida State University, with the shooter identified as a deputy sheriff's son.

Exam overhaul after bungle blamed on junior staffer

A junior staffer has been blamed for a blunder in one state's year 12 exams, with the mistake triggering the sacking of an exam board.

Ditch dance course, uni performing arts review advises

A dance major at a leading university should be cut, with subjects in dance teaching offered instead, a review has found.

Foreign student cap to ease housing crisis, Dutton says

A coalition push to free up homes by capping foreign student numbers is just an attempt to scapegoat international students in the housing debate, critics say.

Probe into $39 million school building contract

A terminated contract part of a $39 million infrastructure program building dozens of schools around Australia's most populous state is under investigation.

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