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‘Life-changing’ WA organisations ignored in federal funding face the chop
The state government has stepped in to question why WA organisations, including Developmental Disability WA, have been mostly forgotten in a recent federal funding round through the Department of Social Services.
- by Holly Thompson
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Deakin University admits it underpaid staff
The university has turned itself in to the Fair Work Ombudsman after discovering it had been underpaying casual academic staff – two years after the union first accused it of doing so.
- by Robyn Grace
Nearly half of Australian school students failed this science test. Can you pass?
The latest National Assessment Program report in science literacy found about a third of year 6 students say they do not have science lessons every week.
- by Lucy Carroll and Robyn Grace
Proportion of WA students completing year 12 drops to shocking low
The number of students in government schools staying until year 12 has plummeted over the past decade, and Western Australia has dropped more than any other.
- by Holly Thompson
University of Melbourne’s shameful racist past will shock, challenge
The vice chancellor says a new truth-telling book will challenge people’s rosy picture of the university’s past engagements with Indigenous people.
- by Robyn Grace
They’re not old enough to drink it yet, but these students are producing their own pinot noir
It’s been five years since Upper Yarra principal Scott Tully had a “crazy idea” to plant a vineyard on school grounds. This week, the school will launch its first drop.
- by Robyn Grace
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Colleges face mass closures as students from whole continents banned
Hundreds of private colleges face closure as the government pushes ahead with its plan to slash migration.
- by Daniella White
WA students are not watching lectures any more. This uni did something about it
Murdoch University teachers noticed the decline in students attending or watching lectures online and made a change.
- by Holly Thompson
School under fire over $600 family bill to watch children graduate
A selective public school in Melbourne’s south-east has been accused of not considering cost-of-living pressures after charging $160 for students and their families to attend a year 12 valedictory dinner.
- by Robyn Grace
WA teachers warn parents not to tell their kids they hate maths
How can parents do their best to encourage children to enjoy maths, especially if the subject was never one they loved?
- by Holly Thompson
Thousands of Australians want a place at a top US university. Here’s how Rizina got hers
Australian students vying for entry to elite US and UK universities are beginning their college preparations from as young as 12.
- by Daniella White