Underfunded? Overfunded? How school funding works in Australia
During the election we can expect to hear about school funding. This is one of the most contentious areas of education policy ...
Peter Dutton ‘biggest risk to the future of the nation’ says union amid school funding fears
The future of a historic $4.8bn agreement on the education of millions of Aussie students hangs in the balance if Peter Dutton is elected, NSW’s teachers’ union has warned.
New South Wales public schools to get $5b boost in latest deal to end funding wars
New South Wales has become the latest state to sign an education funding deal with the federal government, meaning most of the country's public schools will now be on track to achieve the minimum ...
NSW has finally struck a school funding deal. What does this mean for schools and students?
The results of the reforms will not be felt for some time. Underfunded schools will continue to be underfunded for years to ...
Libelle liquidation forces NZ schools to import lunches from Australia
With its main food manufacturer, Libelle, in liquidation, the School Lunch Collective this week turned to Australia to ensure ...
Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast
Residents are stacking sandbags to protect low-lying properties ahead of a tropical cyclone that is forecast to become the ...
Australia ends Indian tycoon’s ownership of steelworks as workers await new ‘saviour’
The plant produces 75 per cent of Australia’s structural steel and is key to the survival of the town of Whyalla. Read more ...
The 100 most expensive Melbourne public schools revealed
Parents at some public schools are paying thousands more in voluntary fees than parents at schools in other areas.
The suburb divide when it comes to selecting schools: See what your neighbours pick
Search the Melbourne map to see whether more families are choosing independent, Catholic or government schools in your area.
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Why Five-Day Kindergarten in Schools is a Step in the Wrong Direction
The WA Government's proposal to introduce full-time five-day kindergarten in schools has sparked concern among early childhood education professionals.