Fears Australians caught up in Spanish train disaster Consular assistance is being provided to the family of two Australians in connection with a high-speed rail crash in Spain that has left 69 people dead. AAP · Oct 30
Authorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash A high-speed crash has killed at least 68 people in Spain, with hundreds more injured. The government is still concluding if any Australians are involved. AAP · Oct 29
Uni 'let Jewish students down' after pro-Palestine demo A university failed in its handling of complaints from Jewish students over comments made during a pro-Palestine demo, the National Student Ombudsman says. AAP · Oct 19
'Open heart surgery' needed on education curriculum Poor results in global education testing have experts calling for stronger classroom discipline and a complete overhaul of the national curriculum. AAP · Sep 9
'A good local member': PM defends campaign grant funds Labor has dismissed claims of conflicts of interest over a $560 million grant scheme to fulfil election promises as the crossbench pushes for more transparency. AAP · Sep 8
MPs slam major leader over 'feminised' education claim Politicians are lining up to condemn claims feminised education is fuelling misogyny, arguing schools should teach boys respect and healthy relationships. AAP · Sep 7
'Sent into poverty': cheaper uni study plans criticised New laws allowing more regional and disadvantaged students to access university do not go far enough in creating educational equality, a committee has warned. AAP · Sep 3
After more than 15 years of laptops in the classroom, do Australian schools need a rethink? Many teachers and parent groups think its time for a ‘digital detox’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 23
‘Everything is on the line’: students shun calls to stay in school and join anti-Hanson protests across Australia High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to fight against racism The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Education ministers are worried about technology use in schools. Should they be? Australia’s education ministers are increasingly asking if there is too much screen time in schools. The Conversation · Aug 10
Naplan results: reading and writing worsens in Australian schools as one in three students fail to meet benchmarks Education minister Jason Clare says the results showed ‘real challenges’ but numeracy scores were heartening The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Childcare worker charged with 329 child abuse offences A childcare worker has been charged with 329 child abuse offences affecting more than 135 victims after police seized millions of files from his devices. AAP · Jul 13
Australian Unis Told To Define Antisemitism And Islamophobia Under New Rules Australian universities will be required to adopt formal definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism against First Nations people. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 13
'Spineless' unis blasted over campus anti-Semitism New rules for the university sector aim to crack down on racism on campus, but the opposition believes more action is needed. AAP · Jul 12
AAP · Jul 12 Jewish student backs violence against colonisation A pro-Palestine Jewish student points to her family background of Holocaust survivors as a reason why she "fights for justice" against genocide.
AAP · Jun 30 More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism Classrooms nationwide will gain access to resources to help combat racism and anti-Semitism as part of a program to boost social cohesion.
The Conversation · Jun 25 Caps are coming for domestic uni places, but the government also wants to grow student numbers. Can this work? Federal Education Minister Jason Clare introduced a bill to parliament on Thursday that will see universities face new caps on domestic student numbers.
AAP · Jun 24 Disadvantaged, regional students to get uni funds boost Universities will get more money to allow more students from disadvantaged backgrounds to begin their degree in a needs-based funding model.
AAP · Jun 16 Strike dodged, fees tamed with childcare wage hike A looming strike and anxiety over fee increases have been put to bed as billions more are set to flow into the pockets of childcare workers.
The Guardian - AU · May 31 Students would save $3bn over a decade if Labor changed Hecs indexation date by five months Exclusive: Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan show possible savings for university graduates, as Hecs debts increase by $1bn on Monday
The Conversation · May 19 The government has blocked funding to 13 research projects for security reasons. What happens now? Late last week, the Australian Research Council quietly made an announcement that sent shockwaves through the academic community.
AAP · May 7 First 'ISIS bride' fails in court bid for freedom One of the so-called "ISIS brides" who arrived from the Middle East has been denied bail on terrorism charges while two more wait to know their fate.
AAP · May 7 National childcare safety watchdog eyed after breaches Safety standards to protect some of the most vulnerable Australians could soon be enforced by a singular body under a proposal to be put to ministers.
The Guardian - AU · May 4 One in four humanities students in Australia to take more than 25 years to pay off student loans, Treasury finds Job-ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000
The Conversation · Apr 30 $50,000 arts degrees look set to stay, despite a new bill trying to slash uni fees For five years, many Australian university students have been watching the amount they have to pay for their studies with alarm and despair.