Our Journalists

Eilidh Sproul-Mellis is the education reporter at The Daily Telegraph, covering all stages from early learning and child development to tertiary education and young people in the workforce. She holds a special interest in cyber issues and was previously a digital producer at the masthead.

@Eilidh_Mellis

Eilidh Sproul-Mellis

Latest

ExclusiveTertiary

Anthony Albanese may have missed the mark with his pitch to slash student loans, with a new poll revealing the scheme won’t sway many votes.

How first-time voters could shake up election results

Anthony Albanese may have missed the mark with his pitch to slash student loans, with a new poll revealing the scheme won’t sway many younger voters.

UpdatedEducation

Education Minister steps in after school sparks Anzac Day outrage

The Education Minister has condemned the actions of a Sydney primary school that allowed students to opt out of an Anzac Day service, saying the decision “should not” have been made.

BreakingFederal Election

Daniel asking a question, speaking at the People's Forum, a Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese debate, Woolloongabba, Brisbane on Wednesday April 20th 2022 - Photo Steve Pohlner

The Daily Telegraph and Sky News to host first leaders debate

The Daily Telegraph and Sky News will host incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton for their first debate.

Education

13/7/05.. Generic photo for Depression , mentaly ill , Mental health Picture: SIMON DEAN Picture: Dean Simon

‘Breaking point’: NSW principals face high levels of violence

Burnt-out NSW principals are at “breaking point”, with more than half threatening to quit as violence, threats and bullying continue to plague the schoolyard, a new report has revealed.

EXCLUSIVENSW

Rory Amon pulling beers and serving wine at Traders Bar in PaddyÃs Market. A former state Liberal MP and Northern Beaches councillor has been branded a

Former MP facing child sex charges loses new gig

Former Liberal MP and alleged rapist Rory Amon has lost his new bartending job within hours of being spotted pulling pints and pouring wine.

Police & Courts

Alleged child sex offender Rory Amon’s new hustle revealed

Former Liberal MP and alleged rapist Rory Amon’s fall from grace has resulted in him picking up a new gig to make ends meet while he fights child sex charges. See the pictures.

VideoNSW

Three young women from Delhi's most impoverished slums have been given the chance to study at the University of Sydney.

From slums to Sydney sandstone: How Delhi girls got a shot at uni

Sleeping between sewer drains and noisy railway tracks, these three young women from India’s most crowded slums have defied the odds to take their education to the next level here in Sydney. Hear their stories.

Federal Budget

Giant pandas, crazy ants: Weird projects win millions in 2025 Budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has gotten his skates on with a wacky menagerie of budget beneficiaries – plus a sweetener for NRL fans. Find out the weirdest ways millions of taxpayers dollars will be spent.

Federal Budget

06/12/2024: A fire has damaged the Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne at Ripponlea in Melbourne

Firebombed synagogue restoration doubles ‘social cohesion’ budget

Nearly $100 million will be spent keeping Jewish worshippers safe following an 18-month wave of anti-Semitism attacks, including more than $30 million for one synagogue alone.

UPDATEDEntertainment

**one time use fees applymust credit Backgrid ** PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* Sydney, AUSTRALIA - - Taika Waititi films scenes with a dove for the movie

Taika Waititi spotted filming at Central Station

Hollywood superstar Taika Waititi is back in action and Sydney has a front-row seat as the Oscar-winning filmmaker steps out from behind the camera — as train travellers discovered on Saturday.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/eilidh-mellis/page/4