Education
‘Nation-building’ deal as public schools fully funded
26 March
A landmark agreement that ensures every Australian student receives a fully funded public eduction is being toasted as a nation-building breakthrough. After months of back-and-forth, the Commonwealth on Monday bowed to demands from a final holdout...[Read More]
Extra $110m for schools ups pressure on holdout states
20 November
Public schools in Canberra will receive extra Commonwealth cash, putting pressure on bigger states holding out for a better funding deal. The federal government will increase its percentage of funding in the ACT to 22.5 per cent in 2026, up from 20...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses
11 January
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
Call to rebuild national tertiary sector
16 November
The federal government faces pressure to ensure a flagged review of the university sector delivers for students, staff and the national economy. Education Minister Jason Clare is expected to announce on Wednesday the details of a process, known as...[Read More]