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ACT public service share falls to lowest since 2006
Canberra's proportion of federal public servants drops to 35% despite record workforce numbers. Discover how remote work reshapes APS distribution across Australia.
Childcare crisis: Profit over children's needs
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.
Australia Needs Courage to Build Unseen Future
Lanna Hill argues Australia must embrace courage and reshape education to build a future nobody predicted. Discover how we can transform our approach.
Residents blast shire over van traveller influx solution
Augusta-Margaret River residents demand overflow camping solution as summer van traveller influx overwhelms local areas. Shire's enforcement strategy faces backlash.
Byford childcare fined $50k after child's traffic escape
Cuddles Early Learning in Byford fined $50,000 after toddler escaped into traffic. Learn about the safety failures and court ruling that demands immediate improvements.
Newcastle childcare centre shock closure leaves parents scrambling
Over 100 Newcastle families are desperately seeking childcare after Darby Street Early Learning Centre announced its December closure. Parents face limited options during the worst possible time of year.
Psychological peak at 60 challenges workplace age bias
New Australian research reveals emotional stability peaks around 75, challenging workplace age discrimination. Discover why mature workers represent untapped talent pool for Australian businesses.
Balga Childcare Arson: Police Investigation Underway
Arson squad investigates suspicious fire at Nurture Through Nature childcare centre in Balga. One person assisting police with enquiries. Community shocked by deliberate attack.
Kirwan Service Station and Childcare Centre Approved
A new $6 million service station and childcare centre is underway in Kirwan after developers won a court battle against council objections. Construction progresses on Thuringowa Drive.
Solving Australia's regional healthcare crisis
Australia's regional healthcare crisis sees life expectancy gaps of 7 years. Discover how universities and government can collaborate to train local doctors for regional communities.
APM Posts First Results Since $1.3B Privatisation
APM Human Services reports strong first results since $1.3 billion privatisation. Revenue climbs as employment services demand grows across Australia.
$37m for National Child Safety Check System
The Albanese government invests $37 million in a national real-time checking system to prevent criminals from working in childcare, ensuring child safety nationwide.
Cairns Professor Leads World Pharmacy Council
Cairns chemist professor Trent Twomey sets world pharmacy agenda, tackling medicine shortages and workforce challenges. Discover how Australian leadership shapes global healthcare.
Childcare charged over toddler's gate hanging death
An Australian childcare centre and three staff face charges over the death of toddler Ebony Thompson in an accidental hanging. The case highlights critical failures in child supervision.
Wallsend OOSH Closure Leaves Families Scrambling
The unexpected closure of Wallsend Out of School Hours care has left dozens of Newcastle families in crisis mode, with parents facing work disruptions and children displaced just weeks into the new school year.
NSW childcare centres to display performance ratings
Major childcare reforms in NSW will require centres to publicly display performance ratings, giving parents unprecedented insight into compliance and quality standards.
Aurora Expeditions cuts quarter of workforce
Australian adventure cruise operator Aurora Expeditions cuts a quarter of its workforce amid global travel challenges, while maintaining commitment to polar expeditions.
Government struggles to cut public service outsourcing costs
Exclusive analysis reveals Australian government spending on external contractors continues to surge, raising questions about public service capacity and budget management.
NSW Childcare Crisis: Fees Set to Skyrocket
Exclusive investigation reveals how NSW childcare centres are struggling to survive, potentially forcing fees higher and leaving families in limbo.
Regional Nursing Boom: Australia's Healthcare Future Brightens
Discover how regional nursing in Australia is experiencing a remarkable resurgence with new education pathways, technological advancements, and growing opportunities making country healthcare careers more appealing than ever before.
Childcare worker charged over alleged toddler slapping
A childcare worker in northwest Sydney has been suspended and charged after allegedly slapping a three-year-old child at a Dundas early learning centre, sparking police investigation.
Coroner: Toddler's daycare fence death preventable
A Northern Territory coroner has ruled the tragic death of toddler Ebony Thompson, who became entangled in a fence at a Darwin childcare centre, could have been prevented with proper safety measures.
Ex-Children's Centre Director Jailed for Theft
A former Weston Creek Children's Centre director has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to stealing over $150,000 from the community facility.
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