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Year 12 students lose their mind over ‘ridiculous’ maths exam

Year 12 students have taken to social media to share their woes after maths exam papers left them traumatised. The SACE Board has responded to the concerns.

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Chelsea Hermus is studying to become a sparky to one day take over her dad's business

Higher Education

Why ‘lady tradie’ and thousands of teens are turning to the tools

Chelsea Hermus, 16, is among a rapidly growing number of Aussie students trading in tuition for a tool bag as demand for hands-on skills surges. Here’s why.

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Teacher hits out at idiots running schools

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The cowards, idiots and backstabbers who drove me out of teaching

In a spectacular diatribe, a former teacher lashes education leaders and their “bureaucratic ballet performed by people more interested in climbing ladders than lifting children”.

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VCE Footscray High School Kinnear Campus, 1 Kinnear Street. Charlie doing his exam (has permission but not sure about name permission) Images and footage of the practice exam must not identify students Publishing of footage and photos taken during the practice exam is EMBARGOED until 12.15pm Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Picture: Jason Edwards

‘Printing error’ causes confusion among students sitting VCE language exam

VCAA has moved to reassure students no marks will be lost after a printing error sparked confusion, while also defending a controversial English exam question that sparked outrage.

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How distance education is saving kids who fall through the cracks

Parents of kids who don’t fit in mainstream schools describe distance education as a ‘lifeline’ – so what is it, and why’s it an increasingly popular choice for Aussie families?

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We've run five years of exam data through AI to find common themes, questions and traps that could give year 12 students an edge.

QCAA exams cheat sheet: What AI says year 12s need to know

AI analysis spanning five years of QCAA exams reveals the common questions, topics and traps in Queensland’s most popular courses. Here’s the inside info to give year 12s an edge.

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Footballer Jack Riewoldt is the face of the Tasmanian government's Every School Day Matters campaign. Picture: Supplied

School attendance under 60pc – carrot or stick to fix truancy crisis?

What works best to get the lost generation of Australian students back in schools – footy stars and free food, or threats and fines? Explore the shocking data and take our poll.

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A parent has confronted a 12 year old student at a Gilles Plains school accusing them of bullying her child. Picture: Supplied

‘Slit your throat’: Mum loses job after threatening year 7 ‘bully’

A mum who stormed a classroom and threatened to slit the throat of her daughter’s alleged bully has been condemned by a magistrate.

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MELBOURNE, OCTOBER 8, 2025: Research shows 75 per cent of private primary students are driven to school compared to 62 per cent public. The Fulfaro girls Angie, 10, Daniella (dark hair), 9, and Izzy, 6, walk to school. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘I’ll drive my kids 300m’ – why few students still walk or ride to school

Most children are now driven to school every day – and experts say parents are the reason ‘it’s only taken one generation for Aussies to stop walking or riding to school’.

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The principal of the Adelaide Hills’ largest private school, Tom Brennen, has resigned

Hills private school principal reveals shock resignation

The principal of the Adelaide Hills’ largest private school has resigned, citing “personal family reasons”.

Multiple students were involved in the alleged targeted attack. Picture: Channel 9

Two arrested after violent high school attack

Police have arrested two people following an attack that forced Greenvale Secondary College into lockdown and left two students injured

Year 12 students (LtoR seated) Ziah Case,17, and Raphe Thomas,17, (LtoR back) Aryan Alavi,17, and Katie Wolfenden,17, with teacher, Kirsty Raymond, a teacher of 20-years, sharing why exams results don't define us. 26 September 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

Veteran teacher’s message that every year 12 should read

Experienced teacher Kirsty Raymond has an important reality check for year 12s fretting about their future as final exams loom.

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HSC students Eloise Marquard and Aaryn Philips studying at the State Library of NSW ahead of their final exams. We've run five years of exam data through AI to find common themes, questions and traps that could give year 12 students an edge. Picture: Richard Dobson

Ultimate HSC exams guide: What AI says year 12s need to know

Exclusive analysis using AI to study five years of papers reveals the common questions, topics and traps of the most popular HSC exams. Here’s what NSW year 12s need to know.

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Professor Phil Parker graduating from university.

‘Not bad for a boy who didn’t have the marks’: Inspiring prof’s path to success

Professor Phil Parker has come a long way from being an equity entry student to holding a PhD. He has an important message for every student from a disadvantaged background.

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