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Christian school numbers soar as parents flock to God – and low fees

Cheaper faith-based private colleges are growing so fast they’re on track to overtake the Catholic sector in two years. See which schools are surging and which are stagnating.

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Susie O’Brien: Watch out for this item on school camp lists

My son’s camp list contained an item that made me nostalgic for the era of dictionaries, street directories and cameras with film. How do we explain these items to our offspring?

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Australian tertiary institutions have put in a strong showing in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026.

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Listed: The Australian universities rising up the global rankings

A dozen Australian universities have defied international trends and risen in the latest global rankings. See which unis are providing a truly world-class education.

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Dripstone Childrenâs Centre has confirmed it an investigation was underway into claims of âinappropriate conductâ at the Brinkin early childcare centre.Â Picture: Zizi Averill

Mystery surrounds alleged ‘inappropriate’ act at Darwin childcare centre

Investigators remain tight-lipped following allegations an early education worker acted ‘inappropriately’ with a child at a Top End centre, with no confirmation if the staff member has been stood down.

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Federal Tourism Minister Don Farrell and NT Tourism Minister Marie-Clare Boothby as Darwin will host the Gday Australia tourism event in October 2026, bringing together 300 travel agents from across the world to experience firsthand what Australia has to offer as a holiday destination. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Dispute over work-life balance at heart of anti-discrim delays

The NT anti-discrimination Bill has been delayed as lobbyist demands threaten Territory teachers’ work-life balance in the midst of a teacher shortage. Read the details.

Dixon enjoys BoxFit NT sessions which are part of Henbury engagement and inclusion programs at the Henbury School in Darwin. Picture: Supplied

School hopes to ‘demystify disability’ over Christmas lunch for all

A Darwin school catering for students with some of the highest needs in the NT have invited donors big and small to Darwin’s ‘biggest’ corporate Christmas party. Read the details.

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Massive safety reforms announced for NT childcare centres

Territory childcare centres will soon see a ban on personal mobiles, a national educator register and CCTV cameras, but the sector says more can be done. Read the details.

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Nhulunbuy High School students travelled to Melbourne with the Deadly Science Pathways Program. Picture: WEHI

‘Eye-opening’ program inspiring future Indigenous STEM leaders

A group of remote Indigenous students attended an inspiring and ‘eye-opening’ STEM immersion in Melbourne, which has planted the seed for future medical researches. See the photos.

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Teacher Gemma Chadbourne with Year 2/3 students at overachieving Wagaman Primary School. Picture: Supplied

High achievers: Our NAPLAN schools defying the odds

From remote outback towns to urban centres, underdog schools are smashing academic expectations with NAPLAN results that rival their private school peers. See where your school ranks.

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Casuarina Senior College hosted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Charles Darwin University to launch the CDU Academy. The event brought together CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman, Education Minister and CLP Member for Katherine Hon Jo Hersey, CSC Principal Glenn Dixon, CDU Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Dominic Upton, school captains Ciabel Kura Vasquez Sarmiento and Levi Swift, and local politicians including Oly Carlson, Khoda Patel, and Brian O'Gallagher. The CDU Academy will provide students with the opportunity to begin university studies while completing high school, initially focusing on health before expanding into education and other disciplines, creating clear pathways to local careers and strengthening the Territory's future workforce. Picture: CDU

Darwin high schoolers can start uni early under new agreement

Darwin high school students can start university early through an agreement with Charles Darwin University in an attempt to boost local enrolments. Read the details.

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Year 8 student from Haileybury Rendall School, Karen Conway, will have her design show on a Darwin school bus. Picture: Darcy Fitzgerald

Proud moment for young student as artwork features on bus

A Darwin school bus art project has become a unique family affair for an NT student. See the photos.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Australia team captain Mitch Marsh and South Africa team captain Aiden Markram pose for a photo during a media opportunity ahead of the Men's T20 series between Australia and South Africa at Marrara Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

International student numbers hit for six in latest government push

The NT Government is targeting South African cricket fans in the latest bid to boost international student numbers which were bowled out by Commonwealth caps. Read the details.

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The study area at Haileybury Rendall Darwin's new $8m boarding house. Picture: Haileybury Rendall

Are Territory families missing out on the best education option?

The Territory is the only jurisdiction without a single-sex school. Are NT parents and families missing out? Learn what the experts say.

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22-month-old toddler Ebony Thompson passed away on September 2, 2023 following an incident at the Humpty Doo Community and Child Care Centre.

‘She truly made all our lives complete’: Toddler’s family share grief in childcare death inquest

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.’

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