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Six academics awarded grants ahead of University of Melbourne’s Delhi centre launch

This new Centre marks a major milestone for the University, serving as a hub for academic, community, and industry collaborations in India.

Indian International Student Seeks Community Support After Wife’s Tragic Cardiac Arrest

The funds raised will go directly towards covering the costs of Hina’s medical bills and funeral expenses

Are the latest NAPLAN results really an ‘epic fail’?

In 2024 about one in three school students were into the bottom two proficiency bands, with the remaining two thirds were in the top two.

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”.

Fiji acknowledges Australia’s continued support and partnership

This is the the first time an Australian Treasurer has travelled to the Pacific to attend this forum in almost two decades.

All kids need to throw and catch. How can you help if your child is struggling?

For many years, researchers have been highlighting concerns about a decline in children’s throwing and catching skills.

The traditional university is on its deathbed. Should we care?

The gap between university academic staff and university management has widened as their ideas about the fundamental purpose of a university drift further apart.

Adelaide University unveils new logo, plans to recruit international students from India

Adelaide University has been created through a merger of the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia.

Australian families spend far more on private schooling than many other countries. Here’s why that’s a problem

On average, private sources contribute 10% to primary education across the OECD. But in Australia, they contribute 20%. This makes Australia the fourth highest out of 40 countries.

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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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan extends free public transport, slashes fares to half

Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.

Taxi and rideshare sting operation in Perth exposes safety breaches and fare gouging

The operation, led by the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure alongside WA Police and the Australian Federal Police, targeted more than 100 vehicles over four hours at Perth Airport.
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