Blunder didn't compromise final exams, authority says Victoria's examinations authority has denied Year-12 exams were compromised by a sample papers blunder caused by human error. AAP · Nov 14, 2024
‘Not acceptable’: accidental inclusion of year 12 exam content in VCE guides criticised by government VCAA says material ‘inadvertently included’ after it emerged students found hidden text on seemingly blank pages The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024
‘Hold your little ones really tight’: how an ordinary Melbourne primary school pick-up turned to tragedy Auburn South primary school community mourns car crash victim Jack Davey, 11, as four students remain in hospital The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2024
Mother picking up child from school crashes car through fence killing 11-year-old boy The vehicle struck an outdoor table where five children were seated The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Shock and grief as boy, 11, dies and four children injured after car crashes through Melbourne school fence Victorian premier says ‘dark shadow’ has been cast over city after collision at Auburn South primary school in Hawthorn East The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2024
Victorian Government To Weed Out ‘Andrew Tate-Types’ As Part Of Updated Teaching Program “More and more, we are seeing unhealthy masculinity on the internet and in our classrooms." Pedestrian.tv · Oct 17, 2024
Influence of ‘Andrew Tate-types’ to be targeted in Victorian schools as government rolls out new materials Respectful relationships content will teach students how to recognise hate speech and coercive control, education minister Ben Carroll says The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2024
Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest. AAP · Oct 10, 2024
Students moved to rented office building in response to overcrowding at Melbourne public school Victorian government defends ‘temporary’ campus for University High year 9 pupils amid increase in enrolments The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2024
Victoria digs its heels in over public school funding Victoria has dug in its heels over an offer from the federal government on public school funding, arguing the Commonwealth should fill a known shortfall. AAP · Sep 15, 2024
Private school boy bailed after fatal crash charges A 17-year-old boy has been released on bail after being charged over a crash in Melbourne's inner east that killed a 28-year-old man. AAP · Jul 5, 2024
‘We failed to keep these children safe’: Victorian government to apologise for sexual abuse at public schools Premier Jacinta Allan acknowledges the state’s education department failed to listen when children spoke out The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024
'Bittersweet': truth-telling for abuse in state schools A formal apology will be made to victims of sexual abuse in state-run schools in Victoria after the government conceded it failed to protect them. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits Indigenous children are being denied educational opportunities, with teachers and students facing culturally unsafe environments, an inquiry has been told. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
AAP · May 28, 2024 'No guarantee' of airport line deal before 2026 poll Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has tamped down optimism of ending a deadlock over Melbourne's stalled airport rail project.
AAP · May 27, 2024 Labor could bend on airport rail if $7b offer stands The Victorian government is willing to look at shifting its stance on an underground airport train station if it is privately funded, the deputy premier says.
AAP · May 17, 2024 'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan's speeches to the Victorian Labor faithful have been overshadowed by pro-Palestine protesters.
AAP · Mar 22, 2024 Vic government admits to stamp duty hardship Victoria's deputy premier has acknowledged stamp duty is an obstacle for first home buyers, amid signals the state government is open to major reform.
AAP · Mar 21, 2024 Public schools up ante on Vic funding deal with feds Principals have descended on Victoria's parliament to call on the state government not to sign a Commonwealth funding deal that short-changes public schools.
AAP · Mar 20, 2024 Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof' A panel of experts has made recommendations to the Victorian government to weed out repeated year 12 exam errors following a series of blunders.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 Blood-smeared 'corpse' protest outside premier's office Protesters have laid bloodied dolls outside Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll's offices, to recreate scenes from Gaza.
AAP · Feb 8, 2024 Victoria to call on experts after year 12 exam mistakes The Victorian government is poised to bring in academic experts to draft year 12 exam papers earlier following repeated blunders.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024 Victorian ministers’ diaries revealed to public for first time in ‘significant milestone’ for transparency Allan government releases summaries showing meetings with lobbyists, stakeholders and other external organisations
AAP · Jan 2, 2024 Scalpers warned not to price-gouge Taylor Swift tickets About 1000 tickets to Taylor Swift's Melbourne shows have been removed from online sites for illegal price-gouging.