Australia’s recycling system has been lurching from one crisis to another for decades, writes Jonathan Baker Soft-plastic schemes are collapsing, kerbside contamination is on the rise, and states are still struggling to coordinate a coherent national approach. But the deeper problem isn’t technical. It’s historical — and...
Traumatic experiences can have ripple effects that permeate across many aspects of people’s lives, reports Tom Brunzell For students, adverse childhood experiences have been shown to impact attention, memory, language development and relational functioning – the exact skills learning relies on. Students who have experienced childhood aversity can often act...
New Australian research from the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security, has found many school-approved apps begin collecting children’s data within seconds — often without clear consent. Here’s what families and educators need to know, and what can change. The hidden cost of “trusted” school apps Parents and...
Most of us like to think we’re doing a pretty good job when it comes to our health. But new Australian research suggests there’s a gap between what we believe we’re doing right — and what’s actually happening day to day. The confidence trap: why we...
Looking for books that will keep kids coming back for more? Series fiction is a brilliant way to build reading confidence and momentum — once children connect with the characters, they’re hooked. From gentle adventures and animal tales to imaginative fantasy worlds, these newer series...
As school holidays end around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children entertained, write Chris Zomer and Niels Kerssens. If you own an Android device and have young children, you may find yourself browsing Google Play for educational and age-appropriate...
Money’s tight, but food prices are up, write Lauren Ball and Emily Burch. Now the weekly food shop requires more planning, brand swaps and deciding whether to cut back on non-essentials. Another interest rate rise and a spike in fuel prices are placing increasing pressure on...
Australia is moving to better protect children’s data online, with new rules that could change how apps, games and even school platforms collect and use personal information. Tama Leaver looks at what it means for families. Australia’s privacy laws have been woefully out of date for...
From smartwatches to AI-powered glasses, wearable tech is quietly entering classrooms. While these devices could support learning and wellbeing, experts warn they also raise big questions about privacy, pressure and fairness for students. AI wearables are already in classrooms—whether schools like it or not Could your child’s...
Nearly four months into Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, the online regulator today released its first detailed compliance update report on how the world-first policy is progressing, writes Lisa M. Given eSafety’s report comes at a crucial time, with many other countries eyeing the progress...
