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Brisbane Catholic Education Open Week April 27-May 3 2026

Brisbane Catholic Education’s schools will welcome families to their communities across South-East Queensland, from April 27 to May 3, 2026. Open Week is a unique
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Small steps lead to children becoming readers and writers

The journey to being a reader and writer comes from a long progression of small steps that start from birth, according to a leading early learning provider. Guardian
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Why do we do NAPLAN testing online?

By Jim Tognolini NAPLAN testing started with a technical glitch on Wednesday morning. Schools were advised to pause the first day of assessments while a “widespread
Read more12 March 2026
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Fifty new places funded to train doctors

The Federal Government has opened 50 new government‑funded university medical places to help lift the supply of General Practitioners (GPs). From today universities
Read more10 March 2026
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Childhood trauma does not determine future mental health

Most children who experience abuse, bullying, and household dysfunction maintain moderate to high mental wellbeing into adulthood, according to a 12-year
Read more9 March 2026
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Students risk losing critical thinking to AI brain rot

Australian students risk losing cognitive abilities critical to learning and development unless urgent action is taken to stop AI brain rot, according to a new
Read more9 March 2026
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Gravity hole discovered under frozen Antarctica

Slow rock movements deep under the Earth’s surface over tens of millions of years have led to the creation of a “gravity hole” below Antarctica. Researchers at the
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School hours from the 1800s out of kilter with teen sleep

By Ken Purnell This year, students at The King’s School in Sydney are starting lessons later on Wednesdays. The start of the usual day has been pushed back from
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Tips on choosing the best childcare centre for your child

Guardian Childcare and Education is providing tips on choosing a childcare/early learning centre as it welcomes families for “Tour Month”. Guardian Head of
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Teenagers withdrawing from social life to avoid judgement

Young teenagers are battling a “vicious cycle of loneliness” which has been linked to a fear of embarrassment or judgement by peers. A University of the Sunshine
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