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Early Education
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.
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FULL LIST: Top 10 QLD suburbs desperate for childcare
Demand for daycare has surged as childcare staff vacancies hit a record high. See a full list of which Queensland suburbs are most impacted.
Anger over decreased music lessons exposes statewide subject cull
After a mother and teacher in the Wide Bay voiced concerns about music lessons decreasing at a local school, it’s been revealed the trend is far-reaching.
Frightening statistic exposed as kids’ screen time skyrockets
Queensland kids are spending 50 per cent more time on their screens than they did in 2019, new research shows, but one of the most shocking findings is what parents admit their young children have been exposed to online.
Queensland’s best childcare centres revealed
A Brisbane kindergarten has been named as one of the best in the country, after becoming only the ninth Queensland centre to be awarded an excellent rating by the industry’s key authority.
Future of preppy discriminated against by school hangs in balance
A young boy and his parents are awaiting a decision that could affect whether he can stay at his Christian school after it was found to have directly discriminated against him. But, they’re already planning a ceremony that would potentially change it all.
‘I’m trying to change lives’: Indigenous artist inspires next generation
Gregg Dreise’s work as an author and illustrator extends far beyond the pages, with the Indigenous artist helping inspire the next generation to appreciate different cultures.
Signature Whitsunday Voices event is back with a bang
The hugely popular two-day event is back after COVID-19 cancellations stopped the festival.
Mackay ready for popular literature festival’s return
Whitsunday Voices will return with a bang, after a Covid-cancelled event last year caused tickets to 2021’s festival to almost completely sell out in just a week.
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