Education

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Mathematics faces ‘spiritual crisis’ from AI breakthroughs

By Melissa Lee A little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced 10 advances in mathematics and computer science made with their as-yet
Read more10 August 2026
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Some good news for moderate wine drinkers

A major study of alcohol consumption has confirmed the long-term health dangers but also found some good news for moderate wine drinkers. The study, reported by Science
Read more10 August 2026
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Major school upgrades completed across Queensland

The Queensland Government has announced the completion of around $100 million worth of upgrades at four state schools. The completed projects represent 44 new
Read more6 August 2026
Lachlan pictured far right alongside fellow award recipients and IEUQNT Assistant Secretary Nicole Kapernick

Queensland’s emerging writers showcase their talent

Queensland school students with a flair for writing have been celebrated in the 67th annual Literary Competition organised by the Independent Education Union –
Read more6 August 2026
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Are the Year 3 NAPLAN alarm bells justified?

By Bronwyn O’Connor and Katherin Cartwright The national NAPLAN results are in for 2026. Years 5, 7 and 9 saw their numeracy scores increase, however a reported
Read more6 August 2026
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Guardian celebrates ‘defining moment’ for childcare

Guardian Childcare & Education says more than two years of investment in learning, safety, nutrition and centre environments are coming together to create a unique
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Secret of unique Australian chocolate taste revealed

The cocoa fermentation process used in Australia has been revealed as a key contributor to the unique taste of local chocolate. University of Queensland (UQ) researchers
Read more5 August 2026
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Mars rover finds unusual honeycomb landscape

NASA’s Curiosity rover has stumbled across an unusual “honeycomb” landscape on the red planet. The rover was operating in an area known as “Valle Grande” when
Read more3 August 2026
High School Lesson

Private school fee hikes highlight quality dilemma

By Elisa Di Gregorio and Emma Rowe This month, multiple news outlets have reported families’ concerns about rising private school costs during the cost-of-living
Read more3 August 2026
Singer

Singing out loud reduces stress and pain, and feels good

By Kathleen Mikkelsen Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to sing in the shower? Or why turning up the radio up in the middle of a traffic jam and singing out
Read more29 July 2026