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Hermione's handbag: Aussie chemist accepts Nobel prize

Hermione's handbag: Aussie chemist accepts Nobel prize

An octogenarian Australian scientist has accepted science’s highest honour for groundbreaking research that's drawn comparisons from the world of Harry Potter.

New federal body, ministry proposed to protect kids

New federal body, ministry proposed to protect kids

New federal body, ministry proposed to protect kids

New federal body, ministry proposed to protect kids

An inquiry has heard that greater federal oversight is necessary to stop child predators from exploiting gaps in Australia's childcare sector.

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

A coroners court has provided a significant update on preparations for an inquest into the deaths of six primary school children in a jumping castle accident.

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Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release

Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release

Australian students will soon start receiving their ATAR scores, with many saying they are nervous about the potentially life-changing outcomes.

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

Ties between a state museum and a major gas company are being questioned by a climate communications group as scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorship grows.

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Childcare providers are finding it easier to attract and retain workers a year after a government-funded 15 per cent pay rise started to roll out.

Uni debts slashed for more than one million Australians

Uni debts slashed for more than one million Australians

University debt levels are set to be cut by more than $5000 on average for people with student loans as a one-off reduction comes into effect.

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Students left to sweat as teachers strike during exams

Students left to sweat as teachers strike during exams

Students left to sweat as teachers strike during exams

Students left to sweat as teachers strike during exams

Teachers have walked off the job over a long-running pay dispute, disrupting crucial exams at more than 100 schools for year 10 and 11 students.

'Cesspit': schools told to back kids' social media ban

'Cesspit': schools told to back kids' social media ban

'Cesspit': schools told to back kids' social media ban

'Cesspit': schools told to back kids' social media ban

School principals across the nation are being asked to support Australia's world-first social media ban as the government defends making last-minute changes.

Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership

Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership

Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership

Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership

From author to podcast host, a high school graduate's work tackling economic disparity has earned her a rising star award among Asian-Australian leaders.

School teachers strike again as wage talks break down

School teachers strike again as wage talks break down

School teachers strike again as wage talks break down

School teachers strike again as wage talks break down

A second teachers strike in months is set to be held after pay talks with a state government broke down following lengthy negotiations.

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students with a passion for STEM are being introduced to the world of engineering, with hands-on workshops, site visits and cultural activities.

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Health officials are concerned that data shows younger generations are not using adequate sun protection when outdoors.

One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis

One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis

One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis

One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis

Advocates are renewing calls for Australia to adopt a nationally-agreed definition of child poverty, as concerning data shows almost one million are struggling.

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Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

An asbestos scare linked to coloured sand products has prompted dozens of school closures as decontamination work continues.

The rural mum helping flip the school postcode lottery

Families in remote Australia have little choice but to send their kids to boarding school, a sometimes daunting path one advocate wants rural towns to embrace.

Asbestos scare puts Australian schools on high alert

Safety warnings have prompted the temporary closure of dozens of schools over fears coloured craft sand could be contaminated with asbestos.

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Top officials have made progress on an overhaul of working with children check rules to better shield young people from predators in the care sector.

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'Unfair': $50k arts degrees lumping students with debt

Australian students being forced to pay $50,000 for arts degrees are being left in a financial hole after they graduate, a vice-chancellor warns

Teachers reject hefty pay rise and reduced workloads

Educators have rejected a pay deal that would see every classroom teacher in one state earning more than $100,000 in three years.

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Allegations of abuse and misconduct involving childcare workers and early educators are on the rise, a watchdog warns.

Teachers stop work to school government on stalled deal

Workers and the government are at loggerheads over pay with teachers walking off the job and public sector staff planning wider industrial action.

Teachers offered hefty pay rise and reduced workloads

Educators have been offered a pay deal that would see every classroom teacher in one state earning more than $100,000 in three years.

Opportunities abound for junior Indigenous rangers

Students are connecting to and nurturing Country as eleven new junior ranger programs are established across Australia.

Schools to face 48-hour deadline for action on bullying

Schools will have to take rapid action on bullying complaints, while teachers will get extra resources to help them respond in a crackdown on harmful behaviour.

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