A Top End mum and dad who lost their 22-month-old following a fatal incident at a rural childcare centre have shared their heartbreak. ‘We try to hold together and navigate as best we can, but the pain, the tears, the hurt, the Sundays are just so tough without you here.’
The heartbroken family who lost their toddler in a suspected accidental hanging have called for sweeping bans on a popular pool fence found in most Aussie backyards. Read their 12 point plan under ‘Ebony’s Law’ here.
A Territory childcare centre where a toddler accidentally hung herself on a fence is being investigated for ‘offences’ against the national childcare safety laws following four years of alleged breaches.
Childcare advocates have welcomed Labor’s plans to build more childcare centres for those in need and to make it easier for parents to access cheaper childcare.
A popular preschool trial has been quietly scrapped by the CLP, leading to members of a rural community to fight for it to be reinstated.
This year has been marked by significant societal change in the NT – none moreso than a change of government – but nowhere has it been seen more than in education. These are the most significant milestones.
The September school holidays are rapidly approaching, but a jam-packed program of activities is set to keep the kids entertained.
The death of a toddler at a childcare centre on the fringes of Darwin remains under investigation 12 months after the tragedy shook the Territory.
NT preppies in their first year of schooling marks an exciting new life adventure. Hundreds of preppies across dozens of schools will feature in the NT News’ special My First Year galleries. Find out more here.
The federal government has chipped in to relieve cost of living pressures with a conditional pay bump for early childhood educators. Here’s how it will work.
The Territory’s education leaders pitched their policy plans to sector stakeholders at a candidates forum last week. Here’s what made the top of their list.
The Territory has joined the nation in celebrating its early childhood education workforce. Here’s what the commemorative week means.
Students from a remote school a few hours out of Katherine have been nominated twice for a prestigious music award for their videos. Watch one here.
The federal government is strengthening its support for the Territory’s early childhood workforce by expanding the wage subsidy for paid pracs.
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