Mapped: Cheapest homes near Qld’s best NAPLAN schools
Exclusive analysis of NAPLAN performance and home values reveals the best Queensland suburbs to buy if you’re a parent.
Early Education
‘I was assaulted by a 7yo’: Young teacher blows lid off classroom chaos
Just four years into the career she’d dreamt about, Olivia is on the brink of abandoning teaching altogether. Here she reveals the brutal reality of life in the classroom.
‘Something I’ve always wanted to do’: Burnett’s favourite prep teacher crowned
After only two years in the job, this beloved young prep teacher has been voted the Burnett’s favourite and revealed why working with kids in country communities is so rewarding.
Childcare could cost just $10 a day: See if you will be eligible
Relief is on the way for Aussie parents with changes planned to childcare fees and paid parental leave. See how they affect you.
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Gogglebox stars’ advice to help kids write better
From Gogglebox to grammar: Kerry and Izzy Silbery reveal how family chats can supercharge and help Aussie kids.
Unlucky 13: The Qld suburbs where childcare cost outstrips subsidy
Queensland parents are bracing for childcare cost increases of up to 10 per cent, with centres in at least 13 suburbs charging more than the hourly subsidy rate cap.
‘Absolutely enrol at birth’: Qld parents warned of childcare crisis
One woman trying to enrol her child in Queensland childcare “rang 33 centres without any luck”, says a centre operator who also warned staff were “pushed to the limit” from burnout.
Qld poaching interstate, overseas teachers after local recruitment fail
The Department of Education campaign set to roll out later this year follows a state government trend of trying to poach interstate and foreign workers.
Year-long waits, prohibitive fees: Queensland parents’ childcare woes
A national survey has uncovered childcare struggles for Queensland parents, some of whom have had to delay returning to work.
‘Swelling, rash’: Daycare kids exposed to ‘unknown substance’
Paramedics have treated a number of children at a Brisbane childcare centre after they were exposed to an “unknown substance” in their lunch.
Free kindy plan could save Queenslanders thousands
Kindergarten would be made free under a cost of living shake-up being considered by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, in a move that would save Queensland families thousands of dollars a year. TAKE OUR POLL
Probe launched after child leaves childcare centre unsupervised
The Department of Education has confirmed an investigation is under way after a child left a centre near Rockhampton unsupervised as we can reveal more about the centre.
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