The low bar for students’ home learning
As the State Opposition warns of a two-tier education system, the Government has revealed how much schoolwork students will be expected to perform in home isolation in term two.
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Q&A: Everything you need to know about Term 2
Confused about arrangements around home schooling in Term 2? We’ve asked Education Minister Grace Grace which kids can attend class, and how parents should juggle working and teaching from home.
‘It will leave kids behind’: Calls to rethink school plan
Opposition leader Deb Frecklington is calling for a “rethink” of Queensland’s coronavirus schooling arrangements, fearing homeschooling will create a “two-tier education system” that will leave some kids behind.
Childcare collision course: Stop sending your kids
With parents and childcare centres on a collision course over limited government-funded places, Queensland parents have been asked to stop sending their kids.
You’re our eyes and ears as DV risk surges
Neighbours and passers-by are being asked to band together to protect Queensland’s most vulnerable kids during the coronavirus pandemic.
Isolated domestic violence victims to get funding
The Premier has announced a $5.5 million package to help victims of domestic violence in lockdown, as a leading DV foundation called for more hotels to be made available for those being abused.
CLOSED: Popular holiday islands shut in Easter lockdown
Three of SEQ’s most popular holiday islands have been officially closed to the public as authorities try to deter people from leaving their homes over the Easter weekend.
Easter crackdown: No day trips, no holiday home escapes
The Prime Minister has pleaded with Australians to stay home over Easter as authorities said they will be out in force to make sure Queenslanders are following lockdown rules.
Cruise liners given final deadline to ship out
Seven cruise ships still off the coast of Queensland have been given a deadline for leaving Australian waters amid the pandemic panic.
Mystery cases spark expanded testing
Authorities have announced expanded testing for coronavirus in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Cairns – to anyone who shows symptoms – as the state records 14 new cases overnight, taking the state total to 921.
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