Teen bloody after murder accused 'chased him into bush' A young woman has told Cassius Turvey's murder trial the teen had a bloodied head after two men with metal poles chased him and some other boys into bushland. AAP · Feb 24, 2025
TAFE teachers forge deal for 21 per cent pay rise TAFE teachers in Victoria have won a pay rise of 21 per cent over four years to bring their salaries in line with school teachers. AAP · Feb 7, 2025
Albanese is promising fee-free Tafe. How would it work – and why is it causing controversy? As the federal election looms, Labor has promised to subsidise certain VET pathways – but not everyone is convinced The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2025
Home construction rises but target remains out of reach High costs, labour shortages and low productivity are limiting the sector's ability to build new homes as construction activity remains below required levels. AAP · Jan 21, 2025
Where 960 kinders, schools must be built, and built big One Australian state will need about 900 new kindergartens and 60 new government schools to keep up with demand and a growing population by 2036. AAP · Dec 9, 2024
Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts University campus-style facilities are set to make life easier for students living on the outskirts of Australia's biggest cities. AAP · Nov 15, 2024
More free TAFE places to 'change lives, shape future' In a bid to upskill the workforce, the federal government has introduced a bill to fund thousands more free TAFE places. AAP · Nov 6, 2024
Food Bites: Flotilla chef Leo Milan cooks his way to The Ledbury Judges praised the leadership skills of all three finalists. Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2024
Labor cutting Hecs debt is not a perfect policy – but why the feigned outrage over ‘fairness’? Since 2006, the average Hecs-Help debt for people in their 20s has more than doubled The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024
‘The worst is behind us’: Albanese optimistic that Australia has defeated the inflation crisis Prime minister says nation has weathered ‘global storm’ of high prices and announces more free Tafe places at rally The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2024
HECS cut to help fix 'intergenerational unfairness': PM The federal government has unveiled plans to cut HECS debt by one-fifth for university students if it wins the next election. AAP · Nov 2, 2024
Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM Anthony Albanese has made a whistlestop tour as he ratchets up election campaign efforts, but one expert says he must do more to change public opinion. AAP · Oct 28, 2024
'Crisis point': NSW government tackles shortage threatening aircraft safety New recruits needed for a crucial trade that aims for the sky. Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2024
Students urged to think of energy careers to meet workforce demand by 2030 34,000 new jobs to be created by Hunter Renewable Energy Zone. Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2024 We keep teaching wrong lessons in education Letters and Short Takes, Wednesday, September 12
AAP · Sep 5, 2024 'Passport to a good life': high-tech TAFE funds boost The NSW and federal government are going halves in a new TAFE centre of excellence in western Sydney designed to help Australians keep pace with technology.
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 Threat to target Labor MPs over stalled TAFE pay deal Angered by more than two years of failed pay talks, hundreds of Victorian TAFE teachers have gone on strike and are threatening to target Labor MPs.
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 Making universities more equitable for refugee women Researchers are drawing on the experiences of refugee students such as Abang Othow who survived Sudan's civil war to make our 'ivory towers' more accessible.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 19, 2024 First student finishes Newcastle TAFE's free aircraft engineer course There is a national shortage of aircraft engineers.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 18, 2024 Multi-million dollar investment into Newcastle TAFE campuses $4 million to be injected across three Newcastle campuses.
AAP · Aug 14, 2024 Regional TAFE campuses to get with technological times A $74 million investment in TAFE campuses across regional NSW is designed to ensure students have the technological equipment they need regardless of location.
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 TAFE to cut staff despite enrolment boost: union Regional Victoria's busiest TAFE is planning to cut almost a third of support staff roles, the tertiary education union says.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 23, 2024 Big tick for showing students firm career path Letters and Short Takes: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
AAP · Jul 23, 2024 Teachers walk from TAFE classes as pay talks flounder State TAFE teachers who say they are "lowest funded in Australia" are threatening further industrial action amid stalled negotiations over a wage dispute.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 17, 2024 Food Bites: Hunter Valley's Harkham Winery opens a new restaurant Plus, chef makes national cook-off, Nightcaps & Beats, and more.