Our richest and poorest schools – and where to find them
Australia’s richest schools have been revealed, with some raking in up to $700 million in fees, funding and donations over the past five years.
School Life
Kids told to repeat ‘always Aboriginal land’
Primary students are being told to put their “hands on the ground” and say “always will be Aboriginal land” during the Acknowledgement of Country.
Fresh warning over ‘politicised’ schools
A leading legal expert has warned that lowering the voting age to 16 could “politicise” schools and divide students and teachers.
‘Missing teeth’: Brutal truth about teaching teens
A veteran teacher has revealed the challenges of teaching this generation of teenagers, and her trick to getting through to them.
Mum’s simple question goes viral
An Aussie mum has gone viral after asking the question every parent has about school pick-up time.
School kids found at massage clinic
Young students who sparked a police search have been found nearby their school at a massage clinic.
Warning about future of Aussie unis
Australian universities have ranked among the world’s best, but experts warn their future is at risk because of one reason.
Outrage at ‘white devil’ rap school bell
An investigation has been launched after a school used a rap song which described Captain Cook of being a “murderer without a licence,” as its morning bell.
Outrage after award for dad’s blackface
A man who wore blackface to a primary school P&C fundraiser, even taking home a “best dressed” award, has sparked outrage.
Mum divides with son’s ‘healthy’ lunch box
A controversial fitness influencer has sparked debate over the content’s of the “healthy” lunch box her five-year-old son takes to preschool.
Teacher resigns over sex abuse allegation
A high school teacher at New York’s prestigious Dalton school has resigned after being accused of sexually abusing a former student.
Court twist after schoolgirl brutally bashed
A brutal bashing at school went viral on social media, with charges laid. But now there’s been a big twist after a judge’s decision. WARNING: Distressing
Prestigious school’s wild ban revealed
A prestigious school in Victoria has announced they are trialling a ban on students carrying one very common item into classrooms.
‘Biggest sl***’: Sick school ranking revealed
A third Melbourne school has been caught up in a sexist “ranking” of female students, after a disturbing list was found in one of the bathrooms.
Top suburbs in every state for parents to buy in
Exclusive analysis has revealed the best suburbs to buy a home across Australia if you want your children to go to a top performing school.
Graduation chaos as families smash window
A graduation ceremony has ended in chaos after angry family members chanted “Let us in!”, pounding on the doors and smashing a window.
Worst resourced Aussie schools revealed
New data has revealed the best and worst schools in Australia for student to teacher ratios. See how your school compares.
Seinfeld savagely booed during uni speech
Dozens of students have walked out of a university ceremony in protest of guest speaker Jerry Seinfeld and his support of Israel during the war in Gaza.
Senator’s stark social media swipe
A Senator whose child battled meth addiction says social media use is just as damaging as the drug, as one state considers kicking under-14s off social media.
State’s big move for kids on social media
As parents grow more worried about the pernicious effects of social media on youngsters, one state is moving to ban it all for kids under the age of 14.
Teacher asked teens to ‘send nudes’
A court has heard how a teacher spoke about sex in his classes “almost every day”. He’s been sentenced to seven years in jail.
Mums furious after ‘woke’ school change
Mums have been left outraged after a prestigious private school changed the name of a traditional Mother’s Day event.
Mums furious after ‘woke’ school change
An elite private school has left some mothers enraged over its ‘insulting’ Mother’s Day decision.
Teacher exposes problem millions don’t get
A rural teacher has exposed a problem millions of Aussies simply don’t understand by sharing a simple story from her classroom.
Baffled grandparents banned from class
A group of grandparents are up in arms after being refused entry to a show-and-tell-type event at their grandchildren’s school.
Cops swarm school after online threats
Police have swarmed the high school of the “radicalised” 16-year-old boy who was shot by police after threats were made online.
Two boys expelled over ‘vile’ list
An elite private school principal has responded after four students allegedly circulated a “disgraceful” list ranking their female peers.
Teen blows up toilet with homemade bomb
Historical footage has emerged of a teenager shot dead by police blowing up a high school toilet with a homemade explosive in 2022.
Dad pulls son from prestigious private school
An Aussie dad has taken drastic action after his four-year-old son’s prestigious private school ordered him to cut the boy’s long hair.
$10k incentive for Aussies to take ‘dream job’
Thousands of Aussies are being offered a $10,000 carrot to get into what many consider a “dream job”.
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