MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

Australia has a new National Skills Agreement. What does this mean for vocational education?

This week, national cabinet signed off on a National Skills Agreement. This is a A$12.6 billion funding agreement determining federal and state funding for vocational education and training over the next five years.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023

Australia's teacher workforce has a diversity problem. Here's how we can fix it

Australia’s teaching workforce does not reflect the diversity of the Australian community, a situation that has far-reaching implications for our education system.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2023

Apprentice dropouts in sights amid cost of living woes

Apprentice dropouts and more inclusive training are in Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor's sights in unveiling a new crackdown on dodgy skills providers.

AAP · Oct 3, 2023

After 40 years, PhanaVision is part of the Phillies ‘show.’ It just got even bigger.

PHILADELPHIA — It poured on the night the Phillies unveiled PhanaVision, delaying the game 40 years ago and perhaps delivering a message from the baseball gods after yet another pillar of the sanctum was destroyed. The Phillies were already playing on fake grass while wearing maroon instead of red and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 4, 2023

Victoria's Centre of Excellence VET program helps prisoners gain skills to prepare for employment

One participant started using drugs at 16, was trafficking by 21 and has been in and out of jail for much of her adult life. Now, she's using construction skills she learnt while incarcerated to build herself a better future.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2023

Veterans Stadium’s turf was known to be dangerous before it was thought to be cancerous

PHILADELPHIA — It had been two weeks since Byron Evans turned down a multi-million dollar contract when he planted his white cleat into the turf. Evans was a few months from turning 31 but the Eagles linebacker was still playing at a high level, seeming to get better with age…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 12, 2023

How HECS and HELP debts have helped entrench women's economic disadvantage

It has been more than 30 years since the HECS system widened access to tertiary education. But after a number of changes over the years, there is concern about inequity between men and women.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Young port workers in the maritime city of Makassar lack digital skills. Vocational schools can be the solution

The city of Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia has seen fast economic growth in the past few years. In 2019, the province’s growth reached 6.9% – higher than the 5% national rate – with rapid infrastructure development, particularly in the maritime industry.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023

Nearly 50 years later, playing with Pelé is still a ‘dream come true’ for Bob Rigby

PHILADELPHIA — Bob Rigby boarded two flights and a hydrofoil boat, traveling 30 hours to meet the New York Cosmos in Sweden as their last-minute goalkeeper for a 1975 world tour. He grew up in Delaware County, was a substitute teacher while playing at Veterans Stadium for the Atoms, and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 31, 2022

Melbourne University hands over operation of U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital to a private provider

The University of Melbourne will hand over operation of the Werribee U-Vet Animal Hospital to a private provider in 2023, while dozens of staff members have been told they will need to reapply for their jobs.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022