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NTEU members’ fight for university governance reform scores major win

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has welcomed university governance reforms as a significant victory for the campaign against toxic cultures and governance failures across the sector. The federal government will implement a new set of university governance principles to strengthen accountability, transparency and public trust following recommendations from the Expert Council on University Governance. … Continued

Anti-discrimination amendments shameful and unjust

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The union representing teachers and support staff in Northern Territory non-government schools has called the passing of the Northern Territory Government’s amendments to anti-discrimination laws shameful and unjust. Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said reinstating religious discrimination exemptions for faith-based schools was unnecessary and divisive. “For three … Continued

Study Hub in Epping brings university closer to home

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Tertiary students in Melbourne’s outer north have greater access to learning closer to home with the official opening of the Northern Study Hub in Epping. This initiative is led by La Trobe University, in collaboration with a range of community partners and support from the Australian Government.  Located within the Melbourne Polytechnic Library, the Epping … Continued

Australia’s First Public Heart Disease Education Program from Doctors For Nutrition

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The Problem Every 12 minutes, heart disease claims a life in Australia—making cardiovascular disease (CVD) responsible for one in four deaths nationally. It’s the country’s number one killer; but up to 80% of cases are preventable through diet and lifestyle changes. The Solution Doctors For Nutrition, an independent not-for-profit committed to evidence-based education, announces “Tackling … Continued

TOP TEN TIPS FOR SACE STUDENTS TO WIN THE FINAL WEEKS

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As senior students head towards the SACE exams, OneSchool Global (OSG) Australian Director of Education Paul Maher has shared the top 10 tips that will help them make the most of their final weeks of study.   Mr Maher said if students tackle their preparation with a practical and strategic mindset, they can stay focused … Continued

New pathways to grow First Nations leadership

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A major new investment in First Peoples Leading will expand opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders across Australia. The funding will strengthen culturally grounded leadership programs, making them more accessible and equipping more First Nations people with the skills, confidence, and connections to drive positive change in their communities and workplaces. Paul Ramsay … Continued

New Roquette Pharmaceutical Innovation Center to Strengthen Latin America as Collaborative Hub

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The Health & Pharma Solutions facility offers state-of-the-art laboratory and training rooms for customers SÃO PAULO–BUSINESS WIRE– Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients for health, nutrition and bio industrial markets, today, celebrates the grand opening of its dedicated Health & Pharma Solutions Innovation Center in São Paulo, Brazil. This press release … Continued

Media Release: Australian schools in the running to win a free screening of award-winning documentary Corals’ Last Stand – the Fight to Save Scott Reef

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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday 16 October 2025   Teachers for Climate Australia with the Save Scott Reef Alliance are giving 10 Australian schools the chance to win a FREE license to screen the award-winning documentary Corals’ Last Stand. A guest speaker can also be arranged to visit successful schools.   Schools can take part in the competition through the following link before 1 November 2025. Successful … Continued