Fee-Free TAFE Extended to 2027 in $216M Budget Boost
The WA government has allocated $216 million to extend fee-free TAFE positions until 2027, aiming to boost skills training and address workforce shortages across the state.
The WA government has allocated $216 million to extend fee-free TAFE positions until 2027, aiming to boost skills training and address workforce shortages across the state.
Eurobodalla Shire launches its first high school plumbing course to address a skills shortage, supporting local construction boom and major projects.
The City of Stirling in Perth has established a $50,000 grant to cover pool entry and transport costs for schools, aiming to improve water safety as drowning incidents rise and state funding ends.
ACT Labor backbencher Michael Pettersson is awaiting the outcome of a review into the hiring process for the CIT chief executive position, following concerns about transparency and fairness.
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RecommendedKate Lundy, chair of the Canberra Institute of Technology, has publicly defended the appointment of CEO Leanne McNeill, following a TAFE investigation into her previous role. Lundy asserts the hiring was proper and based on merit.
Hundreds of thousands of young people in NSW aged 16-21 can now access a digital birth certificate via the Service NSW app, enhancing identity verification for work, education, and licensing.
A viral TikTok challenge led to a Sydney TAFE campus lockdown when a water pistol was mistaken for a real firearm, prompting police to issue warnings about imitation weapons.
A police operation has locked down Campbelltown TAFE in Sydney's southwest after reports of a suspicious person, possibly armed. Students are ordered indoors as authorities search the area.
The Canberra Institute of Technology appoints Thomas Rogers as board chair and Kylie Walker as deputy chair, bringing governance and science expertise amid budget challenges.
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RecommendedA Gordon TAFE fee waiver for VFA learning students offers financial relief but forces many to choose between education and work, highlighting systemic barriers.
A Newcastle taekwondo instructor has had his prison sentence reduced on appeal after a court reviewed his case involving assault charges. The decision highlights legal proceedings in the local justice system.
RSPCA WA partners with North Metropolitan TAFE animation students to create a campaign highlighting the dangers roaming cats face and the benefits of containment.
The former TAFE site in Townsville is set for redevelopment into 150 homes, sparking a political clash over housing and education priorities in the region.
A Sydney student's planned TAFE information session in Newcastle turned into a 30-hour ordeal due to train delays, bus replacements, and a missed Greyhound connection.
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RecommendedA former NSW police prosecutor with 14 years' service has swapped law enforcement for carpentry, finding greater satisfaction in building structures and achieving work-life balance through TAFE NSW training.
TAFE teachers and support staff across Australia are set for a significant pay increase in 2026 following a landmark agreement. The deal aims to boost the vocational education sector.
TAFE NSW Wollongong's Chef's Table event highlights the region's growing hospitality industry and the next generation of culinary talent. Discover how local apprentices are shaping Illawarra's food scene.
Explore the rich history of Geelong's Gordon Institute of TAFE through never-before-seen photographs capturing decades of education and community impact.
A partnership between TAFE SA and RM Williams is creating skilled jobs for fashion graduates, securing the future of Australian manufacturing. Discover how this initiative is building careers.
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RecommendedA unique TAFE SA partnership with RM Williams is creating skilled jobs in Australian manufacturing, securing the future of iconic products. Discover how this initiative is shaping careers.