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Nominations open for inaugural SA early learning awards
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (314+ words) Nominations are now open for the inaugural Flying Start Early Childhood Awards, which recognise outstanding educators, leaders and services dedicated to ensuring South Australian children receive the best start in life. The awards celebrate the workforce shaping the future of…...
SA to roll out media literacy program in Australian-first
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (644+ words) South Australia will become the first state in the nation to roll out a media literacy program in all primary schools in a bid to instruct children how to distinguish fact from fiction in the online world. The State Government…...
Collie Job Connect to support workforce transition
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (342+ words) The WA Government has launched the Collie Job Connect app and website to support Collie's workforce transition and help local workers find work close to home. The platform will connect job seekers, including workers impacted by industry change, with local…...
WA schools shine bright on national stage
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (518+ words) Four Western Australian schools have been recognised as finalists in the 2026 Australian Education Awards. Atwell College, Mosman Park School for Deaf Children, Wattle Grove Primary School, and Joseph Banks Secondary Collegehave been named finalists in various categories. The awards recognise…...
Melbourne chemistry project embeds sustainability into science education
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (143+ words) Inside State Government Melbourne chemistry project embeds sustainability into science education More than 3, 000 first-year chemistry students at the University of Melbourne are now learning sustainability principles alongside foundational scientific concepts, thanks to an innovative rejuvenation project transforming one of the…...
Hundreds of students join Queensland's Biggest Classroom event
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (199+ words) Inside State Government Hundreds of students join Queensland's Biggest Classroom event Hundreds of young students from across the State have joined forces to celebrate Queensland Day in a unique way, as the Minister for Education led Queensland's Biggest Classroom " a…...
South Australia boosts HAZMAT capability with new training course
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (338+ words) The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service is boosting its technical capability to better protect the community, with 19 firefighters graduating from a new, intensive two-week HAZMAT Technicians Course. HAZMAT incidents in the state have increased by more than 20% in recent years....
New Authorised Officer powers look to strengthen child safety
2+ week, 1+ day ago (279+ words) The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is strengthening its regulatory framework, with enhanced Authorised Officer powers to reinforce the Authority's ability to support child safety across the sector." "These powers come from the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. They allow…...
Queensland education minister confirms major cyber breach
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (167+ words) The Minister said he was briefed this morning on the incident, which potentially impacts thousands of education institutions, including state schools and universities within Queensland, across Australia and overseas. "Early advice is this will impact more than 200 million people and…...
New ACT supported youth accommodation foyer opens
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (470+ words) The ACT Government has officially opened the new Woden Education First Youth Foyer (Woden EFY), which will provide supported accommodation to young people aged 16 to 24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness who want to engage with education. Young people can…...