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Celebrations for NAIDOC Week at Charles Darwin University (CDU) kicked off with a victory early this week, as First Nations students took home the trophy in the basketball final at the Indigenous Nationals games. The CDU team went head-to-head with the University of Sydney, coming out on top with a 19-15 win. CDU First Nations … Continued
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AHISA MEDIA RELEASE 4 July 2023 The Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) has welcomed the report of a federal parliamentary inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm. AHISA’s CEO, Dr Chris Duncan, said all members of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social and Legal Affairs, … Continued
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Gunai Kurnai woman and artist Montana McStay is working to keep First Nation’s culture, language and history alive in the Gippsland Region, with a new program aimed at educating and engaging the younger generation. The 25-year-old woman is working with disadvantaged First Nation children in schools and youth centres to help them understand their culture, … Continued
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A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is one of only five academics across Australia to be chosen to attend this year’s prestigious ABC Top 5 Science media residency. CDU’s Northern Institute Researcher, Dr Rohan Fisher has been chosen to attend the two-week media residency facilitated by ABC RN, which will see him spend time alongside … Continued
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The Sydney Youth Orchestra is celebrating its 50th year of connecting though music with an outback adventure! As part of the Sydney Youth Orchestras (SYO) 50th birthday celebrations, The Big West Tour will see over 70 musicians from the SYO hit the road for a 10-day musical adventure across regional NSW. Beginning on Saturday, 24 … Continued
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Wednesday 28 June 2023 Students and families of two small Lake Macquarie schools are sending the message that Every Day Matters loud and clear with big lifts in attendance. Wiripaang Public School and Windale Public School are in low socio-economic areas and have high Aboriginal enrolments. Wiripaang had the highest growth in … Continued
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Victoria University’s plan to scrap 300 jobs will have a devastating impact on staff, the National Tertiary Education Union said today. VU’s voluntary redundancy program aims to shed 300 full-time equivalent roles out of 1875 FTE positions by September. The University failed in its legal obligations under the enterprise agreement to consult with … Continued
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Professor Susan Elliott AM has been appointed Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of Monash University, effective from Saturday 5 August 2023. Monash University Council has also approved several consequential appointments which will commence on Saturday 5 August 2023. This follows the announcement that current President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Margaret Gardner AC, will leave Monash University on … Continued
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Construction of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $25.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures is about to commence, with a ceremony held on-site celebrating the start of a new health teaching and research facility. CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman joined Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Chief Minister Natasha Fyles, Education Minister Eva Lawler, and Member for … Continued
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The Bower Re-Use and Repair Centre is running its popular course on How to Build a Tiny House from 10-15 July in its new home in Summer Hill, as part of Inner Western Sydney’s new Green Living Hub. The Bower has saved over seven tonnes of building materials from landfill in the process of building … Continued
