As it happened: Jobs and Skills Summit, day one Women's participation in the workforce is a key theme of the summit. The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2022
Helping workers upskill a key solution on the table at the National Jobs and Skills Summit Like many Australian workers, teacher Katie Magriplis is actively looking to completely change careers. Helping workers like her upskill is going to be a key ask at today's job summit. ABC News · Aug 31, 2022
Australia is facing a tradie shortage. Why do nearly half of all apprentices drop out? Zac says he got an apprenticeship as the best way to learn a skill and land a secure job, but he is one of the 45 per cent of apprentices who have dropped out. ABC News · Aug 29, 2022
Alan Kohler: Business is on a hiding to nothing at the jobs summit Australia’s businesses and their leaders will show up at this week’s Jobs and Skills Summit with one thing in mind – give us more workers. The New Daily · Aug 28, 2022
Unions and businesses unite on TAFE and training ahead of Jobs and Skills Summit Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is "energised" by unions and business groups uniting to tackle problems in the training sector, despite them being at loggerheads about whether multi-employer bargaining should return. ABC News · Aug 28, 2022
Yes, we know there is a 'skills shortage'. Here are 3 jobs summit ideas to start fixing it right away This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here. The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022
Homeless Cairns teenagers and baby living in Manunda bush as support service stretched thin A pile of dirty nappies and the sound of a crying baby led to the discovery of a teenage couple and their one-year-old child living in squalor in the Cairns scrub – and they were not alone. ABC News · Aug 19, 2022
Hesitant to tell wife and friends, but dream realised 'I thought it was a pipe dream to get into short films and writing.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 12, 2022
Sources reveal contents of Canterbury apartment where Saudi sisters, Amaal and Asra Alsehli, found dead The women are believed to have died about a month before their bodies were found in June in a Sydney apartment. ABC News · Aug 1, 2022
Saudi sisters found dead in Sydney had active claims for asylum with Department of Home Affairs Asra Abdullah Alsehli, 24, and Amaal Abdullah Alsehli, 23, were quiet and ‘would keep to themselves’, former landlord says The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022
Agri research, product training centre opened TAFE, PJTSAU partner for facility in Telangana The Hindu · Jul 27, 2022
More students from troubled Chisholm TAFE online cohort have qualifications delayed More online courses from troubled educator Chisholm TAFE have been found to be non-compliant. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
Government steps in to ensure delivery of qualifications to 200 Chisholm TAFE students left in limbo Hundreds of students like Selby have had their careers put on hold while Chisholm TAFE fixes compliance issues with its online coursework. ABC News · Jul 13, 2022
'You'll never be ready. Just snag your handbag and get out' Elaina Byrne is the first person to finish a cadetship at Home In Place. Newcastle Herald · Jun 21, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Jun 14, 2022 Hunter's first TAFE Bachelor of Creative Practice students launch exhibition "It has been in the planning for quite a number of years."
The New Daily · Jun 11, 2022 The Stats Guy: How we can ease the skill shortages plaguing Australia Wherever I travel these days, business owners tell me crazy stories about the skills shortage. Why it exists and how we can fix it.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2022 350 aged care units slated for former Charlestown TAFE site The Uniting Church has revealed its concept master plan for the Tiral Street development
The Conversation · May 31, 2022 Labor's promised universities accord could be a turning point for higher education in Australia This essay is longer than our usual articles, so please set aside a little extra time to read and enjoy.
Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2022 Newcastle uni eyes greener pastures for expansion The University of Newcastle will significantly increase its offerings in hospitality and tourism, agricultural science and wine making as part of its plans to expand its presence in the Upper Hunter.
ABC News · May 16, 2022 Country doctor shortages are taking a toll on people's health. Mallee candidates share their healthcare plans People in western Victoria are being diagnosed with serious illnesses later, and sometimes too late to save their lives, the Rural Doctors Association says. Here is what Mallee candidates say they will do to improve healthcare in the region.
Pedestrian.tv · May 5, 2022 How Do The Major Parties Measure Up On Education Policy? We’re here to help you understand and compare each major party’s education policies and lay it all out without the political spin.
Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2022 Thousands call on the government to act at Hunter Workers May Day rally | VIDEO "We are working more for less and less"
Newcastle Herald · Apr 25, 2022 Meet the candidates for four Hunter seats The region's 32 candidates tell us about their background.
The Conversation · Apr 19, 2022 Here's what the major parties need to do about higher education this election In the lead-up to the federal election, neither of the major parties has given higher education much thought or attention.
The Conversation · Apr 14, 2022 Hope? Contempt? Reciprocity? How each political party's election ads reveal their key messages The federal election campaign is underway and political advertising has really started to ramp up. But who is the target audience for each party’s ad, what are their key messages and how effective will they be?