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.
Education
‘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?
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Boarder’s coping tips for social media on campus
Teen students battle anxiety and body-image issues while having up to 300 SnapChats a day. A Hamilton and Alexandra College boarding student shares how she manages.
Benefits of single-sex schools called into question
There is no clear winner when it comes to academic outcomes, but experts say there are other important benefits to single-gender and co-ed schools that parents should know.
Country kids are biggest losers in new funding system
Rural students are losing nearly three times the annual funding compared to city kids, under a new plan. Here’s why the Federal Government claims that is somehow “fairer”.
Border closure uncertainty for NSW boarding students
Many rural NSW boarding students have made it back to Victoria for the start of Term 3, but schools are now calling for certainty about when parents can see their children again.
Vote now on The 100 Greatest Country Australians
We’ve named the top 100 Aussies from the bush, now it’s your turn. Watch the rankings change in real time as you tell us if we got right.
Challenges facing the ag training sector
Respected wool grower and Rural Industries Skill Training founder Peter Small, and chief executive Bill Hamill, say the sector has two challenges ahead if it wants to remain relevant.
Six tips for talking to your kids about Covid
As Covid-19 cases surge, three experts reveal how parents can help their children understand how the pandemic affects them.
The Glen to meet an educational end?
Will Glenormiston College remain an educational facility by the end of the 2020s. South-west Victorian leaders raise their concerns.
Victorian ag training review announced
The future of agriculture training including in the TAFE sector is going under the microscope. See what the review will cover and who will lead it.
The most expensive boarding schools in Australia
Victoria has the steepest median boarding fees, but the title of most expensive school goes to another state. See how fees at 138 of the nation’s top boarding schools compare.
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