“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.

With a little planning and patience, you can bring sleep back into your routine without turning bedtime into a nightmare.

A packet of condoms costs about 50 yuan (about $7), and a month supply of birth control pills averages around 130 yuan ($19).

There is a lot of information and misinformation swirling around. Kids need to feel like they can trust what parents are saying to them.

The increase means an extra $160 a week for educators, with Education Minister Jason Clare saying the package ensures “early educators deserve to be paid fairly” for the essential work they do.

The sand subject to the recall was manufactured in China and sold by several Australian retailers, including Officeworks and Woolworths.

The Community Language Schools Grants Program will help these schools modernise digital learning tools, reach more school-aged children, and continue providing high-quality language education across all year levels.

Indian-Australian author Saima Beg’s new children’s book, Home Down Under: Mumbai to Perth, follows young Mira as she navigates the move from the bustling streets of Mumbai to the wide open spaces of Perth.

Going to high-quality early childhood education or preschool is one way to ensure children do not fall behind before they even start school.