Yarra Ranges learning - linking residents and workers in the Shire of Yarra Ranges to lifelong learning. The Yarra Ranges Learning website and associated strategy aim to link residents and workers in the Shire of Yarra Ranges to lifelong learning initiatives. The website provides access to a directory of lifelong learning, news and events and further resources. [Recent Items]
Survey to provide snapshot of teaching workforce. Information gathered from a new survey of staff in Australian schools will provide a much-needed demographic picture of the Australian teaching workforce and highlight specific workforce issues. The Staff in Australia's Schools Survey is being conducted by ACER with the assistance of the Australian College of Educators (ACE). Over 20,000 teachers and school…
TAFE Futures findings released. Dr Peter Kell has released his findings on the investigation into the TAFE system. The independent inquiry, which ran across the country during July and August, was based on submissions, public hearings and private consultations. The TAFE Futures Inquiry was established by the Australian Education Union to determine how TAFE can best operate in the future…
$600m wind farm given go-ahead. THE largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere today received the go-ahead from the Victorian Government. [Herald Sun | Breaking News]
Premier opens Wallan SC. The Premier of Victoria, The Honourable Steve Bracks, officially opened Wallan Secondary College, today Tuesday the 24th of October, at a Ceremony held on the college grounds. Principal of Wallan Secondary College, Ms. Wendy Caramarco warmly welcomed almost 100 invited guests, parents and community members, along with the entire class of 2007. Opening the proceedings, Kellie…
Oil prices fall below 60 dollars. Au.news.yahoo.com - Mon Sep 25, 06:02 pm GMT [News4Sites - Australia Economy]
The organisation representing the world's richest nations says Australia spends less on preschool education than the rest of the industrialised world. In a report to be released tomorrow, the OECD study shows Australia spends only 0.1 per cent of its gross domestic product on formal preschool education. The report, previewed in The Australian newspaper, shows Australia is behind South Korea…
Who listens to Alan Jones?. There is a widespread belief that Alan Jones can decide elections. Drawing on demographic and attitudinal data from an extensive survey by Roy Morgan Research, Clive Hamilton shows that perceptions of Jones
Bush broadband. Even if the fibre optic network were built, it wouldn't have done much to improve broadband access for country dwellers, as the network was only targeted at households in the major cities. But next generation technology is coming to the bush, Sheryle Bagwell reports for Radio National Breakfast. [Creative Economy : Topic Articles]