‘We can’t do anything’: UTAS furious at campus sale delays
The UTAS campus at Newnham will soon be empty following its inner-city move, however plans to turn the space into a residential and commercial precinct have stalled. Here’s what’s happening.
Tasmania Education
New Spelling Bee champs crowned
After over 70,000 student registrations, three riveting rounds and every state and territory in Australia joining the hive, it’s time to meet the national champions of the 2024 PM’s Spelling Bee.
International student cap will ‘obliterate’ industry
Criticism has been levelled at the federal government’s move to cap international students for higher education, with claims it’ll hit Tasmania hardest. Here’s what they say would work.
Therapeutic Millie is more than just a teacher’s pet
The first therapy dog to work in a Tasmanian school is providing plenty of shaggy charm for students. Meet Millie >>
‘Two new teachers lasted only two weeks’: educator laments loss
Veteran teacher Mark Kingsley is worried new teachers are leaving the profession in growing numbers. The union is also concerned, here’s why.
Spelling Bee’s ‘perfect score kids’
The 2024 PM’s Spelling Bee saw a record-breaking 70,557 student registrations – now 4500 of them head to finals. See the top state and territory results.
‘Warm, generous’: Heartbreak after ‘wonderful’ teacher’s death
A beloved private school teacher and young father has been remembered for his kind heart, fun nature and trademark grin following his sudden death.
UTAS graduates mark an important Tassie first for the state
Thousands of University of Tasmania students popped on their academic gowns and mortarboard hats to celebrate their graduations. Among them were students marking a historic first for the state. See the pictures.
UTAS suggests land sell off to fund $500m STEM centre
A $500m plan by the University of Tasmania to boost the teaching of STEM subjects was vital to lifting the state economy over the coming decades, a parliamentary committee has heard. But there’s a problem …
St Michael’s Collegiate school announces new principal
One of the state’s most prestigious all-girls schools has announced its new principal – a woman with an impressive CV.
Revealed: Tasmania’s richest and poorest schools
The data is in and Tasmania’s richest and poorest schools have been revealed. Find out where your school sits including how much income per student. See the interactive >>
Most expensive Tasmania childcare fees by suburb
New data has revealed the most expensive – and the most affordable – suburbs for long day care fees in Tasmania. See where you can save and how to snag cheaper childcare.
Tasmania’s most crowded classrooms revealed in new data
Tasmania’s most crowded classrooms have been revealed, with new data showing which schools appear to be most in need of additional teachers. SEARCH YOUR SCHOOL
UTAS PhD researchers forced to bin dive on current stipend
‘If we continue to let PhDs suffer, people are going to drop out’ is the message from one UTAS academic calling for an increase in stipends for him and his peers.
How Tasmania’s critical ecosystems are becoming carbon emitters
Tasmania’s alpine environments – which are critical for the broader ecosystem – are becoming carbon emitters, new research has found. Here’s how >>
IMAS scholarship winner wants to uncover deepest ocean ‘secrets’
An Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies student is hoping to uncover the secrets of our deepest oceans through Antarctic ice after being awarded a prestigious scholarship.
Scientist’s ‘lucky’ shot captures underwater wonder
Following playful fur seals in Fortescue Bay has left reef ecology Associate Professor Scott Ling in wonder, after capturing a ‘lucky’ shot.
‘It terrifies me’: Concerns for children’s safety amid staff crisis
A new poll shows the early childhood education sector is in crisis, with 97 per cent of early learning centres having lost educators in the past year. Hear what a Tasmanian educator has to say.
Childcare could cost just $10 a day: See if you will be eligible
Relief is on the way for Aussie parents with changes planned to childcare fees and paid parental leave. See how they affect you.
School’s out: Now what?
Stuck for ideas on how to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? We’ve put together a bumper list of fun things to do around the state. See the list.
Burnt-out, abused online: Why ranks of principals are ‘thinning’
A Tasmanian educator has called out parents using the “cowards’ castle” of social media to abuse and stigmatise school principals, as experts warn of a “major crisis” in principal recruitment and retention.
What parents should do every day to get kids school ready
Experts have revealed the simple things parents can do to get their children school ready, as a new report reveals which kids fall behind.
Twice the fun as twins overrun kindy classes
Teachers will be left seeing double when students return next week, with more than 10 sets of twins hitting southern Tasmanian classrooms for the first time. SEE THE CUTE VIDEO >>
REVEALED: Tassie’s growing and shrinking schools
Tasmania’s government school enrolments have decreased for the first time since 2016, but schools in some areas of the state have reported a massive boost in student numbers. SEARCH EVERY TASSIE SCHOOL HERE >>
School holiday date change throws calendars into chaos
Confusion has ensued after a late State Government change to school holidays saw incorrect dates listed in Tasmanian 2021 calendars and diaries. SEE THE CORRECT DATES >>
More Education News
Laurin speaks freely of pride in history-making UTAS course
A lifelong fascination for communication and languages led Laurin Hudspeth to her true calling as a speech pathologist.
All the fun from Book Week in Tasmania
The colour, fun and creativity is on display as schoolchildren – and even some teachers – dress up as their favourite characters for Book Week. See the gallery >>
Aussie teachers face this huge problem – and it’s getting worse
Longer hours and increased workloads are driving teachers in regional Australia to want to quit the profession before retirement age.
Gap widening as more Indigenous kids give school the swerve
Truancy rates in Australia are worse than they were a decade ago, with the gap in attendance between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students widening.
O’Brien: Parents don’t need Book Week stress
For most kids Book Week is about dressing up and getting out of lessons, but some pious schools are ramping up the pressure on costumes, even banning superhero outfits because of their stereotypical gender portrayals.
Teddie’s outfit chock-a-block full of Book Week fun
Tasmania Book Week is on again and it will be chock-a-block full of fun for this Willie Wonka fan. How to send us your pictures >>
Spelling Bee breaks records after NAPLAN truth bomb
As experts call for a return to more explicit teaching in the wake of the nation’s NAPLAN results, teachers lead the charge with record students numbers in the PM’s Spelling Bee.
Why Jules Robinson wants ‘more’ for her boys
Jules Robinson has welcomed son #2 with hubby Cam Merchant just months after launching her first book Ask Jules. Now they’re renovating — but their next project together might surprise you.
Kids go for gold in PM’s Spelling Bee
More than 35,000 Aussie students have been registered to take part in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, as the mother of last year’s champion reveals how taking part in the competition helped her son.
Albanese launches fourth PM’s Spelling Bee
The fourth annual Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee opens Monday as the PM rallies Australian kids to take part, as technology changes the world.
Blocking UTAS move is ‘all about NIMBYism and votes’: Winter
A government bill to give parliament the final say on the University of Tasmania’s move from Sandy Bay to Hobart CBD is “about NIMBYism and about votes”, Winter says.
Union threatens industrial action over UTAS business school review
The National Tertiary Education Union has threatened to launch industrial action at UTAS over concerns the university is not consulting properly with staff on its business school restructure.
UTAS city move debate fires up after Labor policy revealed
Labor’s policy on uni’s housing plan that would see the institution move into the city has provoked a mixed response. Here’s the latest.
UTAS scientists reveal a ‘worrying trend’ in extreme bushfires
A ‘worrying trend’ has emerged from a 20 year study into bushfires across the globe, with University of Tasmania researchers at the fore. What they say needs to happen.
Government stepping in to stop uni selling off Sandy Bay campus
Legislation to ban UTAS selling off land at its Sandy Bay campus has been tabled in the state parliament. The move has drawn the ire of the university.
Full List: 50 top Aussie teachers revealed
These are just some of the selfless teachers who have been nominated in our Australia’s Best Teacher campaign. See full list.
Vic school principal named in top 50 best teachers list
Sacred Heart principal Matthew Shawcross has moved heaven and earth with his teachers to give kids a second chance at school. He is one of Victoria’s best teachers. See the full list.
‘Making the world better’: Top Qld teacher recognised
When Nyanyiik (Angelina) Chol was named school captain she faced racism and hatred. Now as a teacher, it has spurred her to create a program so kids of all cultures feel like they belong.
‘He exudes energy’: SA teacher among nation’s best
Ryan Bubner is the Jimmy Giggle of Hahndorf Primary School, always having a hoot and finding fun ways to teach young students.
UTAS proposes plan for future as financial woes bite
The University of Tasmania is preparing for a future as a “smaller” institution, proposing cost-cutting measures and “strategic vacancy management” as it warns of financial woes.
Marium Khan’s low income struggles to uni success: ‘Education is not equal for everyone’
From struggle to success: how The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program helped Marium Khan achieve her educational dreams
Education report in: Libs defend record
The Liberal government was committed to improving Tasmania’s educational outcomes, but it was a job the entire community is responsible for, Education Minister Jo Palmer said.
Makeover for one of Australia’s oldest schools ‘sets region up for future’
An update on a major $27m redevelopment of Tasmania’s oldest continually operating public school has been given and a finish line in sight. The details.
‘Disturbing’: What keeps school principals up at night
Australian public school principals have opened up about the difficult and confronting incidents that keep them awake in a bid to bring positive changes to the role.
‘Transforming’: How Shakespeare is saving our teachers
William Shakespeare is having a dramatic effect on Australia’s teaching crisis, improving retention rates, job satisfaction and overall learning.
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