On any given week across Australia, thousands of people – mostly, but not always, women – gather in homes, bookshops, libraries and elsewhere, to talk about books....
Following another series of alleged killings of women across Australia, the country has once again found itself asking familiar questions: how many more women have to die before we act?...
When all parents talked about safety, they weren’t thinking equally about every type of risk. Their biggest concerns centred on staff-to-child conduct and supervision ratios....
Starting high school can be an exciting time. Students meet new people, study new subjects and gain more independence. But for many, high school can also feel harder to manage....
National NAPLAN results for 2026 are released recently. This is the test of Australian students’ literacy and numeracy skills in years 3, 5, 7 and 9....
The book, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is a wordless visual narrative about a man who leaves his wife and child to build a new future for his family. He arrives in a strange new city, a stranger in a strange land. Its story is...
Research tells us firstborn children, on average, tend to do better on a range of outcomes. This includes doing better at school and being more likely to be top managers when compared to those born later....
I might be biased, having studied fine art and practised as an exhibiting artist, as well as working in the arts, but I find that art, drama and music all offer great opportunities for children to learn as well as to have fun....
Looking for Father's Day food ideas? Try a relaxed brunch, shared lunch or special dinner to make Sunday 6 September a memorable family celebration....
Most adults are well aware of the benefits that come with reading with children, reports Helen Joanne Adam. Storytime with kids can improve their literacy and develop their communication skills....
