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‘I don’t believe no screens is possible’: how parents manage devices and little kids
Parents are told to avoid screens altogether in the first two years of a child’s life. At the same time,…
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$50,000 arts degrees look set to stay, despite a new bill trying to slash uni fees
For five years, many Australian university students have been watching the amount they have to pay for their studies with…
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We studied the bacteria on kids’ sports mouthguards. The results were eye‑opening
Many young Australians are beginning their winter sports season, gearing up for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Apart…
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Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions
Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to attend Anzac Day marches and services over the weekend. Many children will…
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Does your school do mental health checks? They should be regular, not just a one‑off
Students’ mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing schools. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges…
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Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know
As school holidays continue around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children entertained. If you…
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Fixating on a ‘magic number’ of childcare hours misses what’s most important for kids’ development
Families with kids juggling full-time work may have been alarmed by media reporting this week, suggesting “too much” time in…
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I hate it when other adults ‘parent’ my kids. What can I do?
Long weekends often bring family and friends together in a mix of generations. Somewhere between the egg hunt and hot…
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Does AI mean more uni students are plagiarising their work?
People using other peoples’ ideas, words and creations without acknowledgement is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere from restaurant menus…
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We surveyed more than 8,000 principals – they face violence, threats and stress in their schools
Almost half of surveyed Australia’s school principals face physical violence in their jobs. Almost 90% say they encounter offensive behaviour…
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‘Mum and Dad both finished school in Year 10’– how to help first‑in‑family students graduate from uni
Each year, about 30% of new undergraduates in Australia are the first in their families to go to university. This…
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Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?
As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child’s…
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NAPLAN is being used by some schools as an entrance exam. This isn’t what it’s designed to do
School students around Australia have begun their NAPLAN tests this week. Amid technical glitches during the writing component of the…
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There’s a new plan to help First Nations students from daycare to uni. What does it need to work?
The federal government is promising a new policy to guide First Nations students right throughout their education careers. It will…
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Almost 80% of Australian uni students now use AI. This is creating an ‘illusion of competence’
In Australia, artificial intelligence is becoming a near-universal feature of education. As of 2025, nearly 80% of university students reported…
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