Regional Victoria’s richest and poorest schools
Regional Victorian primary schools are generating a fraction of the revenue of independent high schools, income data has shown.
Education
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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
Lack of childcare ‘killing’ rural towns
Heather Sherwell has rung every childcare centre in her region and can only find one day of care in Horsham – an hour’s drive from home. Now her family might be forced to relocate to Melbourne.
Nominate now: Your chance to celebrate great teachers
The Australia’s Best Teachers campaign is your chance to celebrate that special teacher that made the greatest impact on your life. NOMINATE HERE
‘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.
‘You’re a superstar’: Most inspiring teachers in Aus get thanks they deserve
From keeping noodle cups in drawers for hungry students, to supporting parents through family tragedies, these teachers go above and beyond. NOMINATE NOW and SEE OUR BEST TEACHERS LIST
What it will take to get more Aussies into teaching
With the teacher shortage crisis across our nation, Australians have revealed what it would take for them to switch careers.
‘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.
Extraordinary teacher who turns kids’ lives around
Alex Whitting is a teacher at an ordinary school achieving extraordinary results. And her students have revealed why.
Aussie students create Indigenous language books
Former Tiwi Islands teacher Tictac Moore is working with Australian school students to create and publish books to preserve our nation’s many Indigenous languages.
‘She makes us feel safe’: Aussie kids’ letters to their teachers
Students around the country have joined our Best Teacher campaign and penned personal letters to their teachers. Download one and write yours.
$10K grants: Australia’s young teachers are our new hope
A new generation of young Aussies has given schools a beacon of hope that our nation can change the teaching crisis, as 1000 teaching students have received $10,000 a year scholarships.
PM’s admission: ‘I wasn’t the best but he believed in me’
From student to statesman, PM Anthony Albanese admits he didn’t have an easy ride to leadership. He attributes his success to someone he met at school. See the video.
Sarah Snook’s ‘special’ message for her drama teacher
Award-winning actor Sarah Snook has revealed in a heartfelt message why she is grateful to her school drama teacher.
Incredible way Aussie kids learn maths and English
Teacher Kate Murphy has revealed how technology has helped her make meaningful connections with students in far-flung corners of Australia — and led to new ways of teaching core subjects.
How Australia can woo ‘amazing teachers’ for our kids
Australia has an obvious stumbling block in getting would-be teachers to make the career switch. And it’s more than what salary they would be paid.
‘Never wanted to be anything else’: Aussie teacher inspires
Imogen McKillop has revealed how receiving an Australia’s Best Teacher nomination gave her joy in the face of personal tragedy.
‘Good signs’: 1 in 3 parents back kids to be teachers
One in three Australian parents would support their child’s dream to become an educator in the classroom. Have your say.
Former cop: ‘The people we need to help fight crime’
Former detective chief inspector Gary Jubelin has singled out one profession as critical in the fight against crime. WATCH THE VIDEO
Statewide teacher-student ratios revealed
The latest student-to-teacher figures for regional Victoria have been revealed. Find out which schools rank the best.
Number of country kids graduating Year 12 on the decline
The number of rural and regional students graduating Year 12 is slipping, according to national student data.
‘Roadhouse schoolhouse’ for student Charli Fulton
From an office at an outback roadhouse, this 11-year-old attends a one-of-a-kind online private school. Here’s a day in her life.
CEF launches inaugural ‘Boot Bash’ campaign
For young rural Australians, access to post-school education can be costly, with a new campaign being launched to help tackle this barrier.
How much Aussies are forking out for popular uni courses
More than 70 per cent of Aussie uni students say their course fees are too expensive, new data shows. See the most in-demand courses and how much they will set you back.
How better childcare could mobilise more women into ag
A watchdog inquiry into Australia childcare has delivered several recommendations which could benefit women in agriculture. See the latest.
The countries Aussies are fleeing to for free education
As the cost of living crisis pushes higher education further out of reach, Aussies are headed overseas for free and low-fee universities. See top locations.
Remote learning no problem for Olly
Working 30 hours a week while studying isn’t a common approach for final-year high schoolers, but this didn’t stop Olly being one of the top ag achievers in the state last year.
More than 300 teaching vacancies ahead of school restart
As students prepare to head back to classrooms, analysis shows regional Victoria has more than 300 teaching positions vacant.
Victoria’s top young ag achievers
Years of hands-on learning from teachers with real farming experience helped these kids smash their VCE ag exam out of the park. See the honour roll.
VCE 2023: Top performing schools revealed
A regional private school that charges thousands less than Melbourne’s elite colleges has boasted the state’s most impressive 2023 VCE results. See if your school made the cut.
‘Should be concerned’: Record low for Aussie students
A new report comparing the performance of students in 81 countries shows Australia has recorded a drastic decline. See why.
Country schools face enrolment slide
Timber and irrigation towns have seen their school numbers slashed after falling victim to inner city voters’ demands. See the changes in enrolment numbers at every country school in Australia.
Riverina schools left high and dry
Federal water buybacks are not only affecting jobs, but also draining classrooms of their students, according to the NSW Irrigators Council.
‘Mind-blowing’ length Yr 12’s are taking to get through exams
New data has revealed the extreme lengths private and public school students are going to during their Year 12 exams.
Revealed: Victoria’s tiny schools delivering big benefits
These schools have just a handful of students each, but teachers and families say it’s critical their doors stay open. See the full list.
Families now have easier access to free home internet
A major change to the Albanese government's School Student Broadband Initiative will make it easier for families to access one year of free home internet. Are you eligible?
Full list of SA qualified tutors
Australia’s tutoring industry has been described as the ‘Wild West’, with some parents forking out up to $200 an hour. See the full list of SA tutors who have been checked and recommended.
Fee-free TAFE grows ag worker pipeline
An audacious plan to help solve the nation’s long-term labour and skills shortages is showing promise, with 9500 first semester enrolments.
How Aussie classrooms are using AI tutors
As the federal government investigates the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, Aussie students are already trialling AI tutors. See how it works.
Childcare rebate: the unexpected downside
Childcare inquiries in Australia have reached ‘record-breaking’ levels since the government’s new rebate, but there is a worrying downside.
Gogglebox stars’ advice to help kids write better
From Gogglebox to grammar: Kerry and Izzy Silbery reveal how family chats can supercharge and help Aussie kids.
New tertiary platform may ease skills shortage
An open platform where the agriculture industry and university students could meet would open career pathways and help address the national skills shortage.
How farm kids cope with huge move to boarding school
Four rural students explain how “daunting” it is to leave home at age 14 for boarding school, and how they deal with the move.
Make agriculture compulsory, says Horizon Scholar
A young Birchip farmer is calling on governments to make ag education a must at schools.
Full list: Australian boarding school fees 2023
The cost of a boarding education has gone up by a median 4.5 per cent this year. Compare fees for 136 boarding schools nationwide.
‘Vapes, bullying’: Desperate parents seek help
Mums and dads have flooded a free parenting program as their kids navigate disturbing new terrain. Here’s why demand has soared.
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