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.
Education
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.
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Marcus Oldham appoints new principal
After a global search, the agribusiness college has announced who will replace Simon Livingstone when he retires.
Melbourne’s local high schools beating the elite
Victoria’s top 100 high schools have been revealed, with several government schools in the suburbs outperforming private campuses that charge big fees. See the best.
Boarding student border permit one step closer
The Federal Government has called on state health ministers to finally solve the cross-border travel debacle for boarding students.
Parents scream for cross-border solution
Rural families say they feel abandoned by state governments that have failed to treat the education of their children as a priority.
Family jewels, cars: Schools’ fee-waiver demands
Some Catholic schools are demanding to know the fine details of cash-strapped Aussie families, with forms that rival bank loans. SEE THE DOCUMENT
‘Angry, anxious’ Aussie kids attack parents in lockdown
Cooped-up Aussie kids aren’t coping with lockdowns, leaving mental health medicos alarmed. Experts explain how parents can find ways to cope at home.
Students stranded, parents distressed by harsh Victoria border
The state department of health has knocked back another border exemption request from boarding school families, leaving parents feeling “helpless”.
Surprising results of 2021 NAPLAN tests
The latest NAPLAN results produced some unexpected outcomes. See how students in your state performed.
Free childcare for Aussie families: See if you’re eligible
Families in Covid-19 hot spots will get free childcare if they keep their kids home. Here’s how the changes will work.
Ag students caught up in border crossing debacle
The Victorian Department of Health have weighed in on where travel exemptions stand for parents and students separated by state borders.
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