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The job loss iceberg in the higher education sector is beginning to appear as a result of the federal government’s industrial law changes and other proposals. The Executive Director of the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA), Craig Laughton, said restrictions on universities ability to use fixed-term contracts and the unions’ drive to eliminate casual … Continued
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New champions crowned at the Mount Isa Indigenous Rodeo Championships New Zealand wins inaugural Trans-Tasman Indigenous Rodeo Challenge New rodeo champions have been crowned at the 2024 Mount Isa Indigenous Rodeo Championships, and a spectacular HAKA was performed by the visiting New Zealand cowboys as part of the inaugural Trans-Tasman rodeo challenge which … Continued
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Legends are being made this weekend at the legendary Mount Isa Mine Rodeo, and they are women, and they are from all over Australia. Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is the biggest and richest in the Southern Hemisphere and the pinnacle for Australian rodeo riders. Imagery HERE Leanne Caban from Emerald is one of … Continued
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
