Education
School nutrition program turns 20
Western Australia's popular school-based nutrition program 'Crunch&Sip'Â is turning 20.
For two decades, the Cancer Council WA's Crunch&Sip program - funded by Healthway - has been...
Ongoing funding secured for vocational school program
The NSW Government has committed to the ongoing funding of the Educational Pathways Program (EPP), which improves education and career outcomes for young people...
School’s in for Victorian kinder upgrade grants
Applications have opened for the Victorian Government's $10 million Building Blocks Improvement Grants to help give more of the state's children the best start...
Outstanding WA language teachers honoured
Two community language teachers have been highlighted at the Outstanding Community Language Teacher of the Year awards 2025 held at WA Museum Boola Bardip...
Early start for WA free full-time kindy pilot
The WA Government has brought forward the start date of its free full-time kindergarten pilot, with the program now set to begin in 2026.
Five...
WA pledges $11.5m for defence apprentice training
The WA Government has announced it will invest $11.5 million in defence apprentice training to skill workers to build and maintain ships in the...
UNSW project puts dementia sufferers at heart of decision making
When Theresa Flavin began her advocacy in dementia and aged care, she says she was struck by how fragmented the support system was.
“In research,...
New Secretary for Victorian education department
The Victorian Government has appointed Tony Bates PSM as the new Secretary of the Department of Education.
Mr Bates has been Acting Secretary and brings to the role more than...
New space hits right note for Fremantle arts college
A staged redevelopment at John Curtin College of the Arts in Fremantle has delivered a new double-storey specialist music building, complete with practice rooms...
Plans unveiled for new Macquarie Park school
Construction on a new, much-needed high school for Macquarie Park will get underway next year, the NSW Government has confirmed.
New design renders (pictured) released...
Four schools sign on to connected community trial
Four Western Australian public schools have been selected for a four-year trial that the WA Government says will connect students and families with greater...
Scholarships to grow agricultural research in WA
Ten emerging scientists are set to embark on research projects to drive innovation across Western Australia's agriculture and food sector with support from the...
Cyber security training rolls out to Queensland businesses
Queensland’s small and family construction businesses will be the first to access free industry-specific cyber security training, the State Government announced today.
The training expands...
Queensland commits to $45m annual boost for school behavioural program
The Queensland Government has today committed to a permanent Behaviour Boost funding injection of $45 million each year for state schools to implement behaviour...
Uni of SA research targets hidden ICU heart condition
It’s often mistaken for a heart attack, but Takotsubo cardiomyopathy – previously known as Broken Heart syndrome – is a serious and sometimes fatal...
