Revealed: Qld’s most influential teachers of 2023
They are trusted with educating our next generation and Queensland’s best teachers have been named for 2023. SEE THE FULL LIST
Early Education
Childcare rebate: the unexpected downside
Childcare inquiries in Australia have reached ‘record-breaking’ levels since the government’s new rebate, but there is a worrying downside.
Not enough teachers: $645m ‘free kindy’ program in crisis
A crippling educator shortage is putting pressure on the rollout of the state government’s flagship free kindy program less than three months before it is due to launch.
Shocking claims baby bashed at Brisbane childcare centre
A Brisbane family say they are taking legal action against a childcare centre, claiming their baby boy was left battered and bruised by an older child.
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‘Enormous problem’ as childcare worker numbers plummet
The number of qualified childhood educators working in Queensland has dropped below 2020 levels, following a dramatic decline in 2022.
$100k salary, five weeks’ leave for teacher prepared to make big move
A six-figure teaching job has gone begging for three years. Now locals are resorting to desperate measures to fill the position.
‘Negligent’: $197k payout for rolled ankle caused by stray Lego block
A woman remains physically limited in her work and daily life after she rolled her ankle on a Lego block at the “negligent” childcare centre she worked at.
Logan’s top 2017-2021 NAPLAN performers revealed | List
St Philomena School and John Paul College are the top performing NAPLAN schools in Logan, an exclusive analysis of five years of data has revealed. SEE THE FULL LIST
Free kindy for Queensland kids
Tens of thousands of Queensland families will soon be able to access free or discounted kindergarten, with parents now able to calculate how much they’ll save. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
‘More at Maccas’: Protesting childcare workers reveal pay shame
Brisbane childcare educators have spoken out amid a “shut down” and highlighted the key reasons why they deserve better pay, saying they could earn more working at fast food restaurants. Here’s what they’re asking for.
Full list: Qld childcare centres to close Wednesday over dispute
More than 50 Queensland childcare centres are expected to ‘shut down’ on Wednesday over a union pay dispute. SEE THE LIST
‘Second worst in world’: Lack of paid leave puts kids at risk
Aussie doctors want paid parental leave for mums to be extended, saying it’s “critical” for development. Here’s how kids are being affected.
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