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Hospitality Hiring Frenzy Hits: The Skills You Need Right Now

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Key Facts: Australia's hospitality sector faces peak demand from November to March, driven by holidays and celebrations, creating high demand for skilled workers The Accommodation and Food Services industry employs over 966,000 people, with an 18,700 job growth (2%) in the past year Nearly half (45%) of hospitality workers are under 25, making it Australia's … Continued

Class Acts – Education Committee to hear from language and cultural educators

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education will hear from teachers, school associations, and community language educators on Monday 8 December 2025 as part of its inquiry into building Asia capability in Australia through the education system and beyond. Committee Chair, Hon Tim Watts MP, said ‘Teachers and lecturers are at the heart of building Australia’s Asia capability. … Continued

Picture Book BANNED: Guess How I Was Born?

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Key Facts: Banned books for kids Picture Book BANNED: Guess How I Was Born?   ‘Every Child is a miracle in Susanne Gervay’s truly glorious Guess How I Was Born, a book of joy, wonder and science, and endless love as well,’ writes Jackie French AM. It is time to a stand up for Diversity, … Continued

NSW digital workforce boosted as employers meet 20 percent alternative pathways commitment

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Eleven leading organisations have now met or exceeded the NSW Digital Compact’s 20 percent Alternative Pathways Pledge, demonstrating the success of the initiative in opening new routes into digital careers across the state. The early achievers – Academy XI, ANZ, Accenture, CyberCX, FDM Group, Humans of Purpose Academy, NFP Ocean, the Premier’s Department, Revio Cyber … Continued

Toowoomba Grammar School staff say “no” to sub-standard wage offer

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Teachers and school support staff at Toowoomba Grammar School have overwhelmingly rejected their employer’s plan for sub-standard wages below CPI. The Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) said over half of eligible Toowoomba Grammar School staff voted in the employer ballot last week, with 87% voting “Do Not Approve” and 13% voting … Continued