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Prime Minister Tramples on People of Faith in Rush to Early Election

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9 August 2024 – For Immediate Release Prime Minister Tramples on People of Faith in Rush to Early Election   In a case of “take-out-the-trash Friday”, Prime Minister Albanese today indicated that religious discrimination legislation is no longer on his Government’s agenda.   Three months ago today, a broad range of faith leaders came together … Continued

ITECA Mobile App — Skills training, higher education, and international education updates

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IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR JOURNALISTS:SKILLS TRAINING, HIGHER EDUCATION & INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION For journalists wanting to stay current on critical issues in skills training, higher education, and international education, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) is pleased to introduce an innovative way to do so. The ITECA Mobile App is now available for download for Android … Continued

Cairns student takes top prize in QLD Literary Competition

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A local Cairns student was honoured with an award on Wednesday evening at the Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) and English Teachers’ Association of Queensland’s (ETAQ) annual Literary Competition presentation. Jaydein Omatang, from Holy Cross School in Trinity Park, won the Years 5 and 6 poetry category with their submission, “Blooming … Continued

Talent displayed by Queensland’s next generation of writers

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Queensland school students with a flair for writing were celebrated on Wednesday evening (7 August) as part of the Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) and English Teachers’ Association of Queensland’s (ETAQ) annual Literary Competition. ETAQ President Anne Wood said over 1300 submissions of poetry, short stories and non-fiction prose were entered into this year’s … Continued

La Trobe leading sexual violence prevention project

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La Trobe University researchers will lead a new national project to identify the most effective sexual violence prevention programs, following $7.45 million Federal Government funding. Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said to create real change and end sexual violence in Australia, we need to take action based on evidence. Organisations that run sexual violence … Continued

Government is ‘playing nicely’ with early childhood pay pledge but AI assistance is best solution to staff retention

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  The Albanese Government’s announcement of a 15% pay rise for early childhood education (ECE) workers isn’t addressing the root cause of the sector’s staff shortages and skyrocketing turnover rates, according to creators of AI-based tool LoveHeart. LoveHeart Co-Founder and CEO Himal Randeniya said while the promised pay increase was a step in the right direction … Continued

Mildura experiences university life for a day

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Aspiring students and community members can delve into course offerings and tour cutting-edge facilities at La Trobe University’s Mildura Open Day next Wednesday, 14 August. School leavers, people wanting to change careers, retrain or re-enter the workforce can find out about pathways, subject areas of interest and the impact of tertiary education at the Open … Continued

QYAC creating new employment opportunities on Minjerribah

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  The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) is excited to announce the appointment of several new community Rangers who are Caring for Country on Minjerribah.   The new Rangers joining the Quandamooka Land and Sea Management Agency (QALSMA) are: David Bulsey, Kynan Bulsey, Leroy Kaden-Webb, Edward Kaden, Tariqu Woodbridge, Trey Coghill and Jillian Jacobs. Ryan … Continued

Regional Victoria facing devastating TAFE job cuts

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More than 60 critical TAFE jobs in northern Victoria are set to be scrapped under a major restructure which would have devastating economic and social impacts. Regional Victoria’s largest vocational education provider Goulburn Ovens TAFE (GOTAFE) is planning to cut 61 professional staff in a proposed restructure that will directly impact a total of 117 … Continued