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Qld offers thousands of free TAFE courses

Thousands of Queenslanders will soon be able to complete aged care, health, hospitality, construction, farming and manufacturing courses for free.

AAP

Hunter students move away from the traditional timeline of HSC results and university offers

"People feel too rushed to go to university."

Newcastle Herald

Patisserie students showcase their creativity

"For students to be presenting those industry-standard chocolate confectionaries, yes, it's very rewarding."

Newcastle Herald

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TAFE to pay $33m for failed flight courses

Melbourne's Box Hill Institute will pay a $33 million settlement after aviation students claimed course standards were too low to qualify them as pilots.

AAP

Free TAFE, VET courses for WA students

The federal government has partnered with Western Australia's Labor government for a $112 million deal to fund free TAFE and vocational education courses.

AAP

NSW Greens push teacher pay rise at poll

Teachers are overworked and in need of a major pay bump at the coming election to avert a worsening education crisis, the NSW Greens say.

AAP

Government secures first free TAFE deals

A federal government plan to deliver thousands of free training places next year is coming to fruition with deals struck with state governments.

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TAFE reform delays 'unfair' on students

A lack of detail from the federal government over its plan for free TAFE courses in 2023 is costing the country, says deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley.

AAP

After a hell of a ride, Victoria's economy is on the up — but where are the workers?

Whoever wins this month's election will inherit an economy showing signs of pandemic recovery as the state's net debt climbs to dizzying heights. But the biggest challenge could be filling a major skilled worker shortage across a raft of critical sectors.

ABC News

Childcare subsidies won't fix staffing shortage, Flinders Island residents say

Childcare is set to become more affordable, but not all families will reap the benefits.

ABC News

NSW TAFE teachers on 24-hour strike

NSW TAFE teachers are striking for 24-hours in a bid to secure new enterprise bargaining agreement with a better pay offer.

AAP

International students are returning to Australia, but they are mostly going to more prestigious universities

When Australia’s borders slammed shut during COVID, international students were among those who were stranded. This disrupted lives and studies, and put a major revenue stream for Australian universities in doubt.

The Conversation

Hunter TAFE teachers call for 'salary justice'

TAFE teachers want to be paid the same as school teachers.

Newcastle Herald

What's in the federal budget for me? Here's a quick guide

Labor's first budget in almost a decade has been handed down — here's what you need to know about what's in it for you.

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Labor’s Dropped Its First Federal Budget In A Decade So Here Are 6 Takeaways For Young Aussies

Labor's flagged the budget as "responsible" - but it's still going ahead with those tax cuts.

ABC News

What does the federal budget deliver for business? Child care, skills and tax the centrepieces

Addressing skills shortages is the government's key budget focus to assist business, with tax stings in store for some multinationals, cash-in-hand businesses and investors.

AAP

Training central to Labor jobs, wages plan

The Albanese government will fund almost half a million fee-free TAFE places and 20,000 new university spots as part of its plan to boost jobs and wages.

The Canberra Times

Canberra universities to get budget funding

They will receive funding for 345 student places.

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The Stats Guy: Our transformation to a knowledge economy continues. Why don’t we feel rich?

Australia's knowledge economy now has more higher- and middle-income earners and fewer low-income earners.

The Guardian - AU

Rethinking education: the programs for children too distressed to attend school

For increasing numbers of families, school refusal is a crippling problem. But some programs are offering hope by thinking outside the box

Newcastle Herald

'Sitting there rotting away': Fresh push to relocate Hunter museum collection after 30 years

"It's a fabulous collection. It shouldn't be just sitting out there rotting away."

ABC News

Productivity Commission report proposes radical change to the way university and TAFE courses are funded

Governments should consider funding post-school education through a voucher system where funds go to students instead of institutions, according to a new report by the Productivity Commission.

ABC News

Australia suffering dire skills deficit with occupation shortages doubling in 2022

A new National Skills Commission report has revealed the country is facing a "staggering" skills shortage, with nearly a third of occupations struggling to fill positions.

The Guardian - AU

Occupations facing skills shortages in Australia almost doubled in past year

Of the 20 largest employing occupations, more than half are having difficulties finding workers

Newcastle Herald

Striking staff say TAFE focus has shifted from students to dollars

"It has become very much more dollar focused than student outcome focused."

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