Education

Single-use cup research brews microplastics link

University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have found that single-use paper cups used for takeaway coffee and other beverages release millions of microplastic particles when...

Applications open for Port Macquarie Hastings Council traineeship program

Port Macquarie Hastings Council has opened applications for its 2027 Entry Pathways Program, which provides opportunities to gain practical workplace experience while completing formal...

New OOSH provider appointed for Albury schools

Albury City Council has confirmed Wesley Mission as the new provider of Out of School Hours (OOSH) care at Albury Public School and Albury...

Willoughby council launches free business support for FOGO future

Willoughby food businesses can now access free support as they prepare for new NSW Government Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) rules, which will require many...

Girls in Sport Festival fields Parramatta’s future female leaders

Former and current female Australian athletes and coaches have come together to inspire the next generation of young women at City of Parramatta’s 2026...

Student project lays living legacy for marine life

The next generation of environmental stewards are leaving their mark on the Sunshine Coast shoreline - one ceramic tile at a time. Year 7 students...

Parkland shrubs missing link to community wellbeing, UQ study finds

Urban parks and public spaces need more shrubs and small trees to improve community wellbeing and support wildlife, a University of Queensland study has...

Aspiring leaders urged to nominate for Greater Geelong Youth Council

Young people who are community-minded and want to make a difference in Greater Geelong are invited to put their hands up to be a...

Wingecarribee Youth Council reconvened

The Wingecarribee Youth Council has officially reconvened, bringing together young people from across the Shire to share ideas and help shape the future of...

City of Fremantle launches new youth athlete scholarship

City of Fremantle Council has launched a new Youth Athlete Scholarship which is set to provide young local athletes with greater support as they...

Cassowary Coast council leaps to rescue of Frogs Hollow school

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has come to the rescue of a local school whose premises were destroyed in a devastating flood several years...

Murrumbidgee Council launches early learning rebrand

Murrumbidgee Council has launched a new identity which brings together the area’s early childhood education services under one welcoming, family-focused brand. The new brand, Murrumbidgee...

Albury council to cease OOSH care at two schools

Albury City Council has announced its decision to cease Out of School Hours (OOSH) services at Albury Public School and Albury North Public School...

Early learning centre on drawing board for Warrnambool

The Victorian Government has announced Warrnambool will get a new Early Learning Victoria centre, to be built on Deakin University’s campus. Minister for Children, Lizzie...

Active school routes hit the road for Artarmon Public School 

Willoughby City Council has partnered with Artarmon Public School to launch the Active Routes to School program, making Artarmon the second school in the...