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Aussie mine rescue hero Prof. Arnold Dix meets little Indian fan

In 2023, a Pondicherry schoolgirl dressed as Prof. Arnold Dix for a fancy dress competition. A year later, Dix honoured his promise to visit her, her family, and her school.

Pupil-free days may be tricky for parents, but they are vital for teachers and schools

The number of pupil-free days and exactly when these occur varies between states and school sectors.

Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?

One recent study reveals even small improvements in fitness were linked to improved teen mental health.

What makes Chinese students so successful by international standards?

Chinese learners achieve remarkable success levels compared to their Western – or non-Confucian-heritage – counterparts.

Why are some Australian students having to pay to do PE at public schools?

Previous research has shown how schools outsource to external providers to “fill the gap” of teachers lacking confidence and competence to provide quality health and physical education lessons.

South Australia is proposing a law to ban kids under 14 from social media. How would it work?

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has flagged the consequences for social media companies that don’t comply with the new rules would be “severe and harsh”.

Sextortion reports decline, but concerns for children’s online safety persist

In the first half of 2024, the ACCCE received 560 reports of sextortion, averaging 93 reports per month, a sharp decline from the 300 monthly reports seen throughout 2023.

Federal government has only ‘noted’ a call to end special schools, What does this mean for students with disability?

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says signatories need to ensure an “inclusive education system at all levels”.

Australia is pushing big tech to ‘protect kids from porn’, What can they actually do?

Imagine you’ve just purchased a new smartphone for your child. When setting up the phone, you’re asked if you would like to turn on child safety features.

Personal phones restricted in early childhood education and care services

All Education Ministers are committed to progressing work across all recommendations related to physical and online safety, child supervision and staffing requirements, and are actively considering regulatory reform.  

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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