The cost of education in Australia has soared 61 per cent in the past decade, dwarfing the 34 per cent rise in wage growth in the same period, new research shows. Read more
WA Government reverses education cuts
The Western Australia government has done an about turn on education savings measures announced in December, following a backlash from families in rural and regional areas. Read more
Melbourne’s first vertical public school set to open
Melbourne’s first vertical public school is set to open in just over two weeks, providing a state-of-the-art primary school for inner city families. Read more
Professional qualifications more valued by employers
Employers in Australia are generally satisfied with the skills and knowledge of higher education graduates, with those in professional occupations scoring higher overall. Read more
$110 million boost for school and youth mental health programs
New Government funding to extend and expand mental health programs for young Australians includes up to $46 million to provider Beyondblue for its school-based Mental Health in Education initiative. Read more
Government names and shames shoddy child care providers
The Australian Government has launched a register of child care agencies that have been subject to enforcement action, as it cracks down on shoddy providers. Read more