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View from The Hill: ‘Howard’s battlers’ and ‘Tony’s tradies’ are now responding to the drum beat of One Nation

He is in his late fifties and lives outside a capital city. He owns his home — most often outright — and he still gets up and goes to work. He did a trade or a TAFE diploma rather than a degree, speaks only English at home, and calls his…

The Conversation · Sep 4

Why your child’s Year 9 teacher matters for completing Year 12: new research

As young people progress through high school, they start making plans for what they will do when they leave.

The Conversation · Aug 23

'Breaks my heart': NDIS participant loses most of his support overnight

'I think a lot of lives are at risk if this continues and the government keeps cutting funding.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 19

Union warns data centres poaching tradies from housing

The Electrical Trades Union's head warned data centres are creating a worker shortage when new homes are built.

AAP · Jul 28

Canberra Institute of Technology board refuses to explain CEO's absence

Dr Margot McNeill hasn't been seen at work for two weeks.

The Canberra Times · Jul 7

'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.

AAP · Jun 30

Courses closed and redundancies to come at former WEA Hunter operation

Now known as Atwea College, the organisation trained thousands.

Newcastle Herald · May 26

So your Year 12 student hasn’t decided what’s next. Here’s what to say – and what not to – about career planning

For Year 12 students, final exams are getting closer and applications for university and other courses are opening. So naturally, conversations at home and with wider family and friends are turning to what’s going to happen next year.

The Conversation · May 17

Labor faithful urged to connect, focus on what matters

The leader of a struggling state opposition has urged the party's faithful to connect with voters and focus on the cost-of-living challenge.

AAP · Apr 18

More female tradies are key to building the future

From tears to trades - a privately educated woman found her purpose in a trade, reflecting a growing number of women picking up the tools.

AAP · Mar 6