Indigenous Australians will play a greater role in efforts to close the health and education gap. Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivered the 11th annual Closing the Gap report in Canberra on Thursday, calling for a new approach to targets that ...

Most future wealth – at least in Western nations – will be inherited. But billionaires still put their children in the best position to grow their fortunes, by enrolling them in private or elite public schools. Bill Gates sent his ...

As a millennial, I think it's better to be an average student than a great one. The first part of my explanation for this involves an analysis of the job market. The traditional equation of 'good grades equals access to ...

Employees looking to get a better night’s sleep and feel more productive the next day at work should turn to after-work activities like reading, going to the gym or volunteering, a new study suggests. The research, published in the Journal ...

As is the practice in some circles, Jessie has already private high school-shopped for her toddler. Her multi-ethnic three-year-old is advanced for her age, so Jessie knew she wanted to choose a school that embraced both multiculturalism and academic excellence. ...

Wasted classroom time: it’s the bane of my existence, especially at the beginning of the year when I don’t know the students yet and they don’t know me. Just like most teachers, I want every minute of that first day ...

Overcrowding in our major cities has prompted shrill warnings from politicians. Melbourne, which has been designated the fastest growing city in the southern hemisphere, has drawn particular concern. "We have to play catch-up on essential infrastructure," Lord Mayor Sally Capp said ...

Future university students are being reminded of the importance of consent ahead of Orientation Week celebrations. Professor Margaret Gardner, chair of Universities Australia (UA), said while O Week is a time for new friendships and fun experiences before getting into ...

Many superannuation funds perform well when share markets are strong, but not so well when they’re down. In that context, the GFC was a game-changer for QSuper. Members told us protecting the value of their superannuation accounts from the worst ...

“Bigoted quackery has no place in this state.” That’s what Victorian premier Daniel Andrews had to say about his decision to ban gay conversion therapy. The state will introduce new legislation to ensure the practice is against the law. “For ...