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Teams from Strathfield South High, St Paul’s Catholic College and Casula Public declared champions at regional qualifying event hosted by UNSW Sydney. A trio of schools were celebrating success after UNSW hosted the 2025 Sunsprint competition. But more than 500 students from across NSW and ACT had great fun while working in teams to build … Continued
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The Justice Reform Initiative welcomes the announcement of a renewed Senate inquiry into Australia’s youth justice and detention systems — an essential step towards national accountability and reform for a system in crisis. Executive Director Dr Mindy Sotiri said the inquiry, proposed by Greens Senator David Shoebridge and passed as a formal motion on Tuesday, … Continued
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A fishing co-operative on the Great Ocean Road has been accused of multiple child employment breaches. Wage Inspectorate Victoria (WIV) has filed charges in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria against Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Operative alleging the business contravened the Child Employment Act 2003. The co-operative allegedly employed multiple children under the age of 15 without … Continued
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The South Australian Government’s proposed reforms under the Young Offenders Plan — including removing court discretion in sentencing and introducing a presumption against bail for some young offenders — risk pushing more children deeper into cycles of incarceration. Justice Reform Initiative Executive Director Dr Mindy Sotiri said plans to bypass court discretion is a policy … Continued
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Key Facts: 75-year-old Daryl Allen will run his 20th marathon on the 1st of November to raise funds for Youth Insearch. Daryl has supported Youth Insearch for over 30 years, previously completing multiple endurance events including Ultraman Australia in 2016 at age 66. He will run the full 42.2 kilometre Huskisson Marathon in Jervis Bay, … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education will hear from the Department of Education on Wednesday 29 October 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 ‘for our first public hearing for the inquiry, the Committee is looking forward to speaking … Continued
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The annual STEPS Pathways College Autism Treehouse Christmas Party will be held at the Caloundra Sharks Junior Rugby League Club from 9am to 2pm on Sunday 23 November. This family-friendly, inclusive community event is designed for young people living with a disability and autism, giving them a safe and fun environment to celebrate the holiday season, and … Continued
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UNSW Sydney will host the 2025 SunSprint event this Saturday. Over the past few months, more than 500 school students have designed and built solar-powered cars and boats. On Saturday, they will compete in various categories in an event that celebrates teamwork, renewable energy, and science. The highlight of the event is the NSW State … Continued
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This national Children’s Week, Australians are invited to stand alongside famous faces in filling a stadium to raise vital funds and awareness for children and families impacted by abuse and neglect. NRL great Darren Lockyer and fitness expert Chontel Duncan are among the sporting heroes and prominent Australians getting behind this year’s Act for Kids … Continued
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The earlier teenagers begin drinking before the minimum legal age for purchasing alcohol, the higher the risk of heavy drinking and alcohol-related harms in early adulthood. This is the key finding to emerge from a long-term study, published in Addiction, on patterns of alcohol use among more than 900 Australian adolescents who were followed up … Continued
