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The biggest news from NAPLAN 2026 is…?

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....

07 September, 2026

Shaun Tan’s essential migrant story still mesmerises, 20 years on

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...

06 September, 2026

Monthly Book Spotlight: The Good Decision – Making a good decision can seem simple

Making a good decision can seem simple — until you’re a small child with a very good idea that goes spectacularly wrong. In Jo Dabrowski and Cate James’ new picture book, Albert discovers that good intentions don’t always produce good results. Albert wakes up ready to...

30 August, 2026

You don’t get long in parent‑teacher interviews. Here’s how to use the time well.

It’s the time of year when schools and parents typically meet for parent-teacher interviews, write Ben Zunica and Bronwyn Reid O'Connor. Here’s how to use the time well...

27 August, 2026

How Year 12 subject cuts are affecting students’ access to uni

This month the ABC reported student enrolments at a central Queensland public high school had fallen by 12.5% over a 15-month period, report Sally Patfield, and Leanne Fray...

27 August, 2026

Before you buy another toy could you borrow it instead?

Toy libraries can give families access to puzzles, ride-ons, sensory toys and more for a low membership cost — without buying every toy new....

20 August, 2026

Your library card could save your family money!

Looking for free family entertainment? Your local library may offer books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, internet access, kids’ activities and more....

20 August, 2026

Seven Indigenous Literacy Foundation books recognised in new global collection

Seven Indigenous Literacy Foundation books have been selected for a new IBBY-UNESCO global collection celebrating Indigenous languages and storytelling....

20 August, 2026