Exam week chaos as teachers strike in pay dispute
A bitter pay dispute has led to exam week chaos as teachers walk off the job, with the Queensland government saying negotiations are over.
Education
School principals across the nation are being asked to support Australia's world-first social media ban as the government defends making last-minute changes.
Cancer specialist ANTHONY LINTON explains why parents should not be too worried about coloured sand recalls.
Some schools will reopen and others close over the detection of trace amounts of asbestos in a play sand product, while experts say the risk remains very low.
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Asbestos fears prompt ACT school closures
Asbestos contamination fears have prompted the closures of primary schools and preschools in Canberra so testing can be carried out immediately.
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Uni chief slams ‘unfair’ $51k degrees as jobs in peril
Governance of major universities is under scrutiny as the sector faces staff and course cuts with 9500 extra university places carved out for domestic students.
Education
Schools to face 48-hour deadline for action on bullying
Schools will have to take rapid action on bullying complaints, while teachers will get extra resources to help them respond in a crackdown on harmful behaviour.
Foreign minister-turned-chancellor of the ANU Julie Bishop has faced senators to discuss governance issues that have plagued the institution.
Many Australian universities have seen their global rankings take a hit - and a number are struggling with their reputations in the eyes of employers.
Australian industry has been urged to pull its weight and spend more money on research and development by former Labor Party leader Bill Shorten.
Australia's numeracy levels are at "crisis" point with a report suggesting trendy teaching methods are to blame, but teachers are hitting back at the claims.
The Commonwealth has brokered a deal with a final holdout state that will ensure every Australian student will receive a fully funded public education.
Australia's education minister says law reforms around phone usage in schools and vaping are helping the younger generation kick goals in the classroom.
Well-paid university heads could be dragged into the public eye and grilled over the sector's scandals as the government tries to establish an investigation.
Despite an increase in the PhD stipend, candidates are still forced to get by on meagre incomes, discouraging many Australians from pursuing research careers.
Private schools are preparing to campaign for more money from the government as parents look for ways to keep up with rising education costs.
Australian schools will have access to a government-funded digital tool to support students' mental health but some question whether it will be effective.
The education minister is working to sign updated school funding agreements with states and territories, agreeing to pump $1 billion into the nation's capital.
As debate on how best to cut student loans continues in federal parliament, figures have shown how HECS debts can impact on mortgages.
