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Calls for suspension as a last resort in schools

Calls for suspension as a last resort in schools

Experts have called for schools to have a support-based model in submissions to a parliamentary committee scrutinising Queensland's education reforms.

No after hours contact rules to give teachers a break

No after hours contact rules to give teachers a break

No after hours contact rules to give teachers a break

No after hours contact rules to give teachers a break

NSW teachers will be able to switch off their devices at home under a policy to restrict non-emergency communication outside school hours.

Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools

Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools

Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools

Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools

A scheme to introduce high-potential and gifted education programs in every public school in NSW is helping students reach their full potential.

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NAPLAN results to arrive within weeks of testing

NAPLAN results to arrive within weeks of testing

Schools hosting NAPLAN examinations will receive marks within weeks, in what will be the fastest results delivery in the tests' history.

No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

An acclaimed young change-maker leaving her outback town amid intense abuse highlights one of many "brain drain" issues depriving the bush of people and talent.

Billion-dollar bus fix flagged for 'neglected' services

Billion-dollar bus fix flagged for 'neglected' services

More than 40 per cent of public transport trips in NSW are on buses, but extra funds are needed to repair a decade of neglect, a government task force says.

Asbestos cases grow as recyclers call for better checks

Asbestos cases grow as recyclers call for better checks

Seven more sites have been confirmed as contaminated with asbestos in Sydney as the tainted mulch scandal expands to Canberra.

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'Stop swimming after diarrhoea' amid gastro spurt

'Stop swimming after diarrhoea' amid gastro spurt

'Stop swimming after diarrhoea' amid gastro spurt

'Stop swimming after diarrhoea' amid gastro spurt

Parents are being urged to isolate ill kids and keep them out of pools after more than 500 children aged under 10 were diagnosed with a diarrhoeal disease.

Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

A public policy think tank wants governments to commit to a six-step "reading guarantee" or risk leaving children behind.

Mother lashes out during jumping castle court hearing

Mother lashes out during jumping castle court hearing

Mother lashes out during jumping castle court hearing

Mother lashes out during jumping castle court hearing

The operator of a jumping castle company has pleaded not guilty to workplace safety breaches after the deaths of six Tasmanian primary school students.

Students, staff in limbo after school mould discovery

Students, staff in limbo after school mould discovery

Students, staff in limbo after school mould discovery

Students, staff in limbo after school mould discovery

The NSW premier is pushing his federal counterparts on increased funding for public classrooms as students at a Broken Hill school are relocated due to mould.

WA, federal governments sign $1.6 billion schools deal

WA, federal governments sign $1.6 billion schools deal

WA, federal governments sign $1.6 billion schools deal

WA, federal governments sign $1.6 billion schools deal

Western Australia will be the first state where public schools are fully funded after the Cook and Albanese governments signed a deal to boost funding by 2026.

'Degrading AI content' changing face of cyberbullying

'Degrading AI content' changing face of cyberbullying

'Degrading AI content' changing face of cyberbullying

'Degrading AI content' changing face of cyberbullying

Nearly 50 cyberbullying incidents a week are being reported to the eSafety Commissioner amid the rise in generative AI.

Teacher faces child grooming trial over student email

Teacher faces child grooming trial over student email

Teacher faces child grooming trial over student email

Teacher faces child grooming trial over student email

A female teacher's email to herself about a male teenage student has been used by prosecutors as evidence of intent to procure a child for sex.

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Public schools to remain underfunded: education union

The Australian Education Union says the federal government must do more to ensure public schools are fully funded to provide every opportunity to Australians.

Back to school sales to book up billions of dollars

As students gear up to return to their classrooms, Australia’s back to school purchases are set to generate $2.5 billion for retailers.

Investigation into $4 million suspicious school fire

Investigators have stepped up the hunt for two men they believe can help with a probe into a suspicious school fire that caused $4 million worth of damage.

Back to class for senior teachers to ease shortages

Executive teachers and deputy principals on six-figure salaries will be expected to spend more time in NSW classrooms as thousands of lessons are cancelled.

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'Cozzie livs' becoming a big issue for Aussie teens

A national survey by Mission Australia has revealed that Australian teenagers are becoming increasingly affected by financial matters.

Memorial to historical child sex abuse victims explored

An inquiry into historical child sexual abuse at Victorian schools wrapped up public hearings by exploring a memorial to victim-survivors.

Families earning $80k or less could get free child care

The government should modify childcare subsidies and increase access for children from all backgrounds, particularly low-income households, a report suggests.

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

Victoria is failing to meet the needs of young people in care with a new report exposing poor education outcomes, racism along with other major concerns.

Teacher, reputation 'put before safety of abused kids'

Victoria's education department allowed a teacher accused of child sex abuse offences to keep working and acted to protect his reputation, an inquiry has heard.

'I began to despise teachers' victim tells abuse probe

Child sex abuse survivors have detailed their experiences at an inquiry into historical abuse at Victorian primary schools.

School-lift tragedy sparks multiple investigations

A second state authority will probe how a young student with a disability became trapped under a lift at his northern Sydney school.

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