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Critically acclaimed journalist Stan Grant to present this year’s Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture

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Critically acclaimed journalist, author, radio and television presenter, documentary film maker and Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi man, Professor Stan Grant Jnr will deliver the 22nd Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture at Charles Darwin University (CDU). The Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture is held annually by CDU and commemorates the historic Wave Hill Station walk-off led by Gurindji leader … Continued

SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY FOR ALMOST 30,000 LOCAL STUDENTS

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The creativity of more than 26,500 students across Southwest Sydney will be celebrated at the Opera House tonight when Our Spectacular marks its 20th anniversary.  Students from the Auburn, Bankstown, Chullora, Girraween, Parramatta and Strathfield school networks have performed at the Sydney Opera House in the musical and dance event, Our Spectacular, since 2001.   Tonight … Continued

Rich artistic legacy of Aboriginal flag creator honoured with CDU doctorate

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Respected First Nations artist and activist Harold Thomas will be presented with an honourary doctorate from Charles Darwin University (CDU) this week, in recognition of his significant contribution to the fine arts and activism for Aboriginal rights. Mr Thomas is most well-known for his design of the Aboriginal Flag, but his body of work expands across more … Continued

Long journey ends with great graduation success

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The journey to pulling on a cap and gown was long and full of hurdles but worth every minute for Charles Darwin University (CDU) graduate Imogene Briston.   Larrakia woman Imogene is graduating with from CDU with a Bachelor of Laws this week. She’s one of 95 First Nations people receiving a qualification this semester. The mother … Continued

National Jobs and Skills Council to launch in Hobart: ‘Tasmania pivotal to nation’s skills challenge’

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Industry Skills Australia (ISA), the newly created Jobs and Skills Council for Australia’s transport and logistics industries will officially launch in Hobart today.  ISA will be seeking to gather the perspectives of Tasmanian industry to inform the federal government’s National Workforce Development Plan, which will be released next year. Owned and led by industry, ISA’s … Continued

Study reveals: High teacher satisfaction with Initial Teacher Education programs in Australia

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A Monash University study into the future of teaching has found almost three-quarters of Australian teachers’ surveyed report high levels of satisfaction with their Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program.  The findings of a landmark survey of more than 600 teachers, led by the Faculty of Education at Monash University, reveal Australian teachers’ high levels of … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: PRESS CONFERENCE RE SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO BUSHFIRE RISK

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MEDIA ALERT NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar   on   Temporary closure of public schools due to bushfire conditions   WHEN: 1.45pm, Tuesday 19 September 2023 WHERE: Drummoyne Public School, Rawson Ave, Drummoyne NSW 2047       Secretary Dizdar will hold a press conference to update on the proactive temporary closure of … Continued

New Data Reveals More than Half of Aussies Believe Affordable Education is Quickest Fix for Skills Gap

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MEDIA RELEASE 19 September 2023   More than half of Aussies believe Affordable Education is Quickest Fix for Skills Gap Study finds 54% of Australians believe free or cheaper university and TAFE courses will best solve our skills shortage 22% also believe free or cheaper TAFE and university is the fastest solution 56% of under-35s believe free university … Continued

UNSW launches Institute for Climate Risk & Response

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The research institute will offer advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change. Experts and industry leaders in the field of climate change gathered last night for the launch of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR). The new institute will support the activities of UNSW researchers from the … Continued

20 SOUTH COAST SCHOOLS CLOSED DUE TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER

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Schools with elevated bushfire risk on the South Coast will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 due to extreme fire danger ratings being declared. The decision was made in consultation with the NSW Rural Fire Service.   We encourage parents and carers to always follow the advice of Police and Emergency Services during periods … Continued