Fatima Payman calls for Israel sanctions and divestment at Melbourne rally – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2024
Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes. AAP · Oct 31, 2024
Abortion wasn’t on the Queensland election agenda. So why is it now a threat to the LNP campaign? Two weeks ago, suggestions David Crisafulli’s opposition had a ‘secret plan’ to limit abortion rights were dismissed as just a scare campaign. Now, not so much The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2024
Teachers struggling as abuse from parents, kids rises Teachers no longer feel safe in classrooms with a rise in abuse from students and parents across the country. AAP · Sep 9, 2024
Parents fear kids sent back to asbestos-riddled rooms Children may have been exposed to asbestos for months or years after the hazardous material was detected at a primary school, parents say. AAP · Apr 16, 2024
Homeschooling changes axed from education reform Homeschooling and suspension appeal rights have been removed from major education reforms proposed by the Queensland government. AAP · Apr 15, 2024
Qld seeks national policy as it weighs school phone ban As Queensland's education minister prepares to meet with her federal counterpart, there are signs the state could agree to ban mobile phones at schools. AAP · Apr 13, 2023
Early NAPLAN schedule criticised as more than 1 million students begin sitting tests Students are sitting NAPLAN tests two months early this year, which one education expert says is too early to show whether students are learning appropriate concepts and risks harming those who are already disadvantaged. ABC News · Mar 15, 2023
More than one million students start NAPLAN testing More than one million students have begun NAPLAN testing but education experts are critical of the assessment's earlier than usual term one schedule. AAP · Mar 14, 2023
Future of Brisbane inner-city schools in doubt as population pressure ramps up Brisbane residents facing a population surge want answers two years after plans were announced to build a new primary school and to redevelop the Gabba, which could threaten an existing school. ABC News · Jan 31, 2023
Qld raises concerns about NAPLAN 'washing' Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace has raised concerns about how the scaling of NAPLAN results could be skewing the data. AAP · Oct 31, 2022
Another resignation at north Qld hospital Another staff member has resigned at the Mackay Hospital and Health Service after a report into the facility's failures. AAP · Oct 12, 2022
Training teachers take up full-time positions to tackle staff shortage in schools Rebecca Stretton still had a few months left of her education degree when she took on a full class load to help address growing gaps in the teaching workforce. ABC News · Sep 5, 2022
University hit by controversy after students publish shoplifting 'how-to' guide The anonymously-written and satirical article encouraged students to target corporations and to 'leg it' if caught by security Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022
ABC News · Aug 29, 2022 Queensland taxpayers foot $2 million bill for inner-west Brisbane school planning Five years, two preferred locations and millions of dollars later, the state government is still determining the best location for the new inner-west primary school.
ABC News · Jun 24, 2022 Sharp increase in Queensland teacher vacancies as non-teaching staff front classes to stay open New figures reveal the extent of the teacher workforce shortage gripping Queensland state schools.
AAP · Jun 6, 2022 Qld mental health funding lowest in nation A Queensland inquiry has called on the state government to boost funding for mental health, alcohol and drug services, as well as social housing.
ABC News · Jun 6, 2022 Queensland parliamentary inquiry highlights dramatic rise in ambulance call-outs for mental health emergencies Harrowing evidence — from health services, advocates and people with lived experience of mental health issues — is heard by a parliamentary committee tasked with scrutinising Queensland's mental health system.
AAP · May 25, 2022 Qld premier defends legal cost secrecy The Queensland premier has denied ordering three Labor MPs to suppress the legal costs of the former treasurer's case against the corruption watchdog.
ABC News · Apr 26, 2022 Queensland education department staff urged to report integrity breaches as public interest responsibility Teachers and employees of Education Queensland are being encouraged to call out and report breaches of integrity within the workplace, as the Opposition says there is a "problematic" culture across the Labor government.
AAP · Apr 26, 2022 Qld education boss in corruption crackdown Queensland education staff are being warned of a zero tolerance approach to fraud and corruption as misconduct allegations dog the government.