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Charles Darwin University was acknowledged as the number one university for equity in Australia, a statement that rings true for CDU TAFE as the final enrolments for 2025 close. During 2025 First Nations students represented 30 percent of total students at CDU TAFE, a jump of 550 students from 2,747 in 2024 to more than … Continued
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In response to the IPA’s calls for a curriculum overhaul, Professor Sara Tolbert from the School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education, provides reassurance that Australia’s climate education approach meets global standards and explains how the curriculum was developed by qualified educators to uphold children’s right to knowledge and participation. Professor Sara Tolbert, School of Curriculum … Continued
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NSW public students have secured almost 45 per cent of all HSC First in Course awards today. NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar congratulated all First in Course recipients, with special mention to students from the public sector. “It is an incredible achievement to be the best in the state in any subject. It’s recognition of your commitment to your studies, your resilience and also the support of your teachers, school leaders and families,” Mr … Continued
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Key Facts: Victoria’s first COVID high-school cohort is redefining success, with students who began secondary school in 2020 increasingly choosing practical and vocational pathways over traditional university-only routes. 65,586 students completed the VCE in 2025, with a 97.3% completion rate – one of the highest on record, signalling a return to educational stability after years … Continued
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Key points Research has found that an extension to the school-leaving age in South Australia reduced child harm First-time child maltreatment reports dropped by 38 per cent Emergency department visits dropped by 19 per cent, mainly due to fewer injuries Compulsory schooling for 16-year-olds boosts attendance and reduces their risk of maltreatment and need for … Continued
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Imam Kamran Tahir of Adelaide’s largest mosque, Mahmood Mosque, expressed deep sadness over the recent anti-Semitic and terrorist attack on the Jewish community in Bondi. He condemned the attack in the strongest terms and said his thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and those who are in hospital. Expressing his deep … Continued
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Embargo 12pm Tuesday 16 December Tuesday 16 December, 12pm – UNSW Health Translation Hub UNSW Sydney will host the signing of a major UK–Australia agreement to accelerate the skills, training and research needed to deliver the AUKUS innovation program. The UK Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, and Australian Education Minister Jason Clare will attend the … Continued
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Finding uncertainty hard to tolerate is linked to poorer mental health among young adults, and a short course addressing this has shown promising results. A single 20 to 30-minute online course can help young adults become more tolerant of uncertainty and less anxious and depressed, a study led by UNSW Sydney psychologists has found. … Continued
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16 December 2025 Responding to the unthinkable attack on us all As Australians grapple with Sunday’s murder of 15 people at a Hannukah celebration on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, many are asking how we become a country where people are targeted simply for being Jewish. The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is uniquely placed to … Continued
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Gold Coast, Australia – Plenty Training has announced the launch of its newly restructured TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, designed to make becoming a qualified trainer or assessor more accessible than ever. The updated program features a simplified cluster format, reduced duplication, and an improved learning experience developed in response to feedback from … Continued
