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Demand for Catholic education grows across SEQ

Interest in faith-based schooling is growing across South-East Queensland, with more than 5000 families enrolled to attend Brisbane Catholic Education’s 2026 Open

Scientists capture mysterious glowing treetops

Faint electrical glows shimmering from treetops have been captured by storm-chasing scientists. Penn State University researchers say these “corona discharges” were

20,000 qualified migrant teachers not being used

By Sun Yee Yip Australia needs more teachers. It ranks among the worst-performing countries in the OECD for teacher shortages. This is particularly so for public

Work begins on new Caloundra South school

Construction has started on a new $98 million primary school in one of Australia’s fastest growing areas. The Caloundra South primary school on Queensland’s Sunshine

Tips to support your child’s learning at home

Parents and schools can support children to develop strong foundations, and confidence in their learning by working together. Brisbane Catholic Education Project Lead

More than 1000 new coral reefs discovered in the north

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) scientists have found more than 1000 previously uncharted coral reefs in northern Australia. It says the reefs from Houtman

Guardian appoints former police officer into safety role

Guardian Childcare and Education has appointed a former NSW Police Service child protection officer into its new national Investigations Lead role. Jason Madsen takes on

Bus-sized crocodile once feasted on dinosaurs

A 10-metre “terror croc” that once preyed on dinosaurs has been reconstructed by scientists in the United States. Columbus State University researchers have pieced

Loneliness does not seem to be speeding up brain decline

Loneliness has been found to negatively impact memory in older adults but not accelerate brain decline. A major new study has found lonely people perform worse than

‘Cosmic volcano’ erupts after 100 million years of silence

A “cosmic volcano” has erupted in deep space as a colossal black hole reawakens after 100 million years. The Royal Astronomical Society said radio images revealed

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