A new toolkit is being trialled in the Illawarra Shoalhaven to help integrate childcare centres into apartment buildings, business precincts and community centres, addressing severe shortages affecting over 70% of young children in the region.
As the Hunter region's population is projected to near one million, parents and experts question if one selective school is enough for gifted students, sparking a debate on equity and excellence in education.
The King's School in Sydney has suspended small boat rowing training after a shark was seen breaching just metres from students on the Parramatta River, amid a series of recent shark attacks in NSW.
An old shed at Avondale School in Cooranbong has been completely destroyed in a blaze that authorities are treating as suspicious. Firefighters prevented damage to adjacent structures.
A public hearing in Cairns reveals deep community division over a proposed bill to mandate ankle monitors for child offenders, sparking intense debate on youth justice and rehabilitation.
Leaked Liberal Party policy documents reveal an old plan to build a new high school in Adelaide's eastern suburbs, sparking political debate over school zoning and enrolment pressures.
A Cairns bus company has suspended a school route due to repeated attacks on drivers, leaving students to be dropped at a police station, sparking community outrage and safety concerns.
A man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a 66-year-old woman in Newcastle, sparking a major police operation involving negotiators and heavily-armed officers.
A WA teacher accused of persistent sexual conduct with a student is expected to face additional charges after giving birth to a baby allegedly fathered by the teenage boy, with DNA testing conducted.
Naomi Tekea Craig, a teacher at Frederick Irwin Anglican School, faces seven charges including sexual penetration of a child and possessing child exploitation material. DNA testing reportedly links her alleged victim to her newborn baby.
Geelong's bus network is set for a significant overhaul to address issues at the troubled Moorabool Street stop, improving reliability and services for commuters.
A busy group early intervention program in Cairns for girls has secured Kickstarter funding, supporting youth development and community initiatives in Far North Queensland.
A Finnish-inspired forest school program on Mount Keira lets children explore nature freely with activities like fire-building and yabby hunting, promoting creativity and autonomy during school holidays.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School teacher Naomi Tekea Craig has been charged with three additional offences, including indecent dealings with a child under 13, following DNA tests confirming her alleged victim fathered her newborn baby.
A former teacher at an Anglican school in Perth has been hit with further child sex charges following the birth of a student's baby, as police continue their investigation.
ANU and University of Canberra show gains in THE subject rankings, with ANU leading in physical sciences and law, while experts note a shift in global higher education dominance.
Police are investigating suspicious fires at two pilates studios and a burnt-out sedan on the NSW Central Coast, with no injuries reported in the early morning incidents.
A new 40km/h school zone will be implemented around Wollongong Flexible Learning Centre in Towradgi next week, following three crashes in five years. The zone covers Princes Highway, Towradgi Road, Caldwell Avenue, and John Street.
Families in regional Queensland are facing significant financial strain due to rising school costs, including uniforms, technology, and extracurricular fees, impacting household budgets.
A prominent private boys' school in Perth has introduced a new smartphone ban as part of a broader initiative to delay students' access to social media platforms.
Mandurah Baptist College's Dave Lim achieved the highest ATAR in South Metropolitan Region with 99.25, securing early entry to UWA's mechanical engineering program while aiming for a career in race car engineering.
A leading girls' school in Australia has announced a significant pledge to restore a heritage-listed building on its campus, aiming to preserve its historical value for future generations.
Australian education faces interconnected pressures from global instability, climate change, and technology. Schools are responding with shifts in technology use, workforce support, and wellbeing initiatives to protect students and communities.
A former Perth Anglican school teacher has appeared in court, accused of sexually abusing a student. The case involves serious charges and a subsequent pregnancy. Read the full details.
A Mandurah teacher charged with sexually assaulting a former student has given birth to a baby allegedly fathered by the victim. Exclusive details on the case.
Developer ADC unveils a revised $110 million plan to convert the heritage-listed Perth Girls School into a 1,200-bed student accommodation hub, responding to Perth's critical housing shortage for students.
A Queensland boys' school faces parent backlash over strict hairstyle rules banning mullets and ponytails. The debate highlights tensions between school standards and personal expression. Read the full story.
A Canberra teacher sacked for 'foolish' misconduct involving student social media contact and an ice bath photo has been awarded five months' pay. Read the Fair Work Commission's full findings.
Stromlo Forest Anglican College will open its early years campus in 2026 and has accelerated plans for high school years due to strong community demand in the growing Molonglo Valley. Read more.
James Cook University in Townsville welcomes over 2000 new students for Semester 1, 2024, with a major surge in demand for nursing, medicine, and allied health courses. Discover the campus buzz.