Calls for major shake-up to Qld school calendar
Education experts are calling for a major change to the academic year, in a move that will cause the winter holidays to shift back by up to four weeks. HAVE YOUR SAY
Education experts are calling for a major change to the academic year, in a move that will cause the winter holidays to shift back by up to four weeks. HAVE YOUR SAY
Premier Steven Miles used his final hours in power to launch a charm offensive on Queensland’s 308,000 public servants.
From Cooktown to the Gold Coast, 31 Queensland teachers have been recognised for their commitment and dedication, taking honours at the annual Teach X awards. SEE THE FULL LIST
Cameron Dick isn’t surprised his counterpart hasn’t agreed to a debate after Jarrod Bleijie labelled the deputy premier “dodgy” and “a loser”.
David Crisafulli has refused to reveal whether government spending would be lower under an LNP government. It comes amid new polling ahead of the state’s move into caretaker mode.
Brisbane Boys’ College has forced to remove a controversial “spirit booklet” after profiles of students with inappropriate references were included.
Queensland schools are bolstering security after a surge in homeless, drug-affected and mentally unwell people trespassing.
A recently retired Qld school teacher says he was punched, choked and nearly stabbed in the eye with a pencil as shocking new figures reveal the rampant violence throughout the state.
Government documents have revealed taxpayers forked out a whopping $72m for police overtime in just seven months, a $11m jump compared to the same period last year.
Queensland is lagging behind three states and most OECD countries in its childcare offerings, advocates say, as they call for all parties to commit to a major move that would help parents of three- and four-year-olds.
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