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Schools are increasingly turning to technology to secure entryways and mitigate external threats.
01/02/2026

Schools are increasingly turning to technology to secure entryways and mitigate external threats.

Strict governance and detailed safeguarding policies mean that, in general, Australian schools are incredibly safe environments.

School attendance in the Northern Territory had continued to decline despite significant investment in compliance-focuse...
30/01/2026

School attendance in the Northern Territory had continued to decline despite significant investment in compliance-focused strategies, according to The McKell Institute.

The Northern Territory Government’s overhaul of secondary schooling has placed school attendance firmly back in the policy spotlight, with an independent think tank urging a shift away from punitive enforcement and towards evidence-based engagement.

The government’s decision clears the way for construction of the new Gracemere Secondary School, with tenders now open a...
28/01/2026

The government’s decision clears the way for construction of the new Gracemere Secondary School, with tenders now open and on-site works scheduled to begin in mid-2026.

After a two-decade campaign by the local community, Gracemere – near Rockhampton – will finally get its own secondary school.

Teachers Health has announced the appointment of its next CEO, with the leadership transition to take effect from 1 July...
28/01/2026

Teachers Health has announced the appointment of its next CEO, with the leadership transition to take effect from 1 July 2026.

Teachers Health Group (THG) has announced the appointment of Ms Simone Tregeagle as its next CEO, with the leadership transition to take effect from 1 July 2026.

Victorian public school teachers, principals and education support staff have begun an industrial campaign as Term 1 get...
27/01/2026

Victorian public school teachers, principals and education support staff have begun an industrial campaign as Term 1 gets underway, citing pay disparity, excessive workloads and ongoing funding concerns.
Australian Education Union Victoria

Victorian public school teachers, principals and education support staff have begun an industrial campaign as Term 1 gets underway, citing pay disparity, excessive workloads and ongoing funding concerns.

Students and teachers across Australia are heading back to school this week as major national reforms begin rolling out ...
27/01/2026

Students and teachers across Australia are heading back to school this week as major national reforms begin rolling out alongside the biggest new investment in public schools ever made, according to the Australian Government.

Students and teachers across Australia are heading back to school this week as major national reforms begin rolling out alongside the biggest new investment in public schools ever made, according to the Australian Government.

An expanded suite of free, evidence-based va**ng education resources is now available to support upper-primary and secon...
27/01/2026

An expanded suite of free, evidence-based va**ng education resources is now available to support upper-primary and secondary schools responding to youth va**ng as a growing public health concern.
Quit Victoria Cancer Council Victoria VicHealth Monash University Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

An expanded suite of free, evidence-based va**ng education resources is now available to support upper-primary and secondary schools responding to youth va**ng as a growing public health concern.

Ms Mia Kumar, Principal of Burwood Girls High School in Sydney, is one of several educators, school leaders and educatio...
27/01/2026

Ms Mia Kumar, Principal of Burwood Girls High School in Sydney, is one of several educators, school leaders and education professionals recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours.

Several educators, school leaders and education professionals have been recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, celebrating long-standing service, leadership and contributions to student wellbeing, community engagement and education equity.

The National Education Summit Brisbane offers educators the opportunity to build a personalised professional learning ex...
22/01/2026

The National Education Summit Brisbane offers educators the opportunity to build a personalised professional learning experience by selecting one of four dedicated conferences, each tailored to specific roles, interests and priorities.

The National Education Summit Brisbane is set to return to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May 2026, bringing together K–12 educators for Queensland’s premier conference-led professional development event.

Teachers working in primary schools reported the highest average spending at $1,047 annually.AEU
22/01/2026

Teachers working in primary schools reported the highest average spending at $1,047 annually.
AEU

Australian public school teachers are spending close to $177 million of their own money each year on basic classroom supplies, according to new data from the Australian Education Union.

Secondary schools accounted for the vast majority of expulsions, with Year 8 and Year 9 students most represented.
21/01/2026

Secondary schools accounted for the vast majority of expulsions, with Year 8 and Year 9 students most represented.

The Victorian Department of Education has released its Expulsions Data Snapshot 2024, revealing that 236 students were expelled from government schools.

Almost half of Australian parents say the return to school feels more stressful this year, with screen fatigue, disrupte...
21/01/2026

Almost half of Australian parents say the return to school feels more stressful this year, with screen fatigue, disrupted routines and chaotic mornings emerging as key pressure points for families heading into Term 1.

Almost half of Australian parents say the return to school feels more stressful this year, with screen fatigue, disrupted routines and chaotic mornings emerging as key pressure points for families heading into Term 1.

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