News: Education
National Indigenous Tennis Carnival helps teams develop skills as coaches and players
One of Australia’s most vibrant and culturally significant sporting events, the 2025 National Indigenous Tennis Carnival (NITC), is set to take place from 6th–9th August at the...
Jul 10, 2025
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Global study led by University of Queensland shows exercise reduces early death risk by 40%
A global study led by the University of Queensland has found adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40%....
Jul 10, 2025
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WA Museum Boola Bardip opening week of Terracotta Warriors exhibition attracts 20,000 visitors
The opening week of WA Museum Boola Bardip's ‘Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor’ has attracted 20,000 visitors - delivering far-reaching impacts for WA's tourism,...
Jul 10, 2025
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University of Sydney researcher among health experts making recommendations for the UN Plastics Treaty
Dr Nicholas Chartres, Senior Research Fellow in the University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, has joined with other leading health experts, authoring an editorial for The World...
Jul 10, 2025
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State Library of NSW data reveals City of Newcastle library services lead the state
Library services provide valuable recreational, educational and social opportunities for all members of a community. Statistics compiled by the State Library of NSW for the 2024...
Jul 9, 2025
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UniSA and Flinders University research reveals attending events boosts wellbeing
A new study by tourism and event management experts at UniSA and Flinders University has found that regularly attending events such as festivals, exhibitions, sporting events,...
Jul 9, 2025
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National Gallery of Australia exhibition breaks museum taboo and highlights value of play
A major new exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is breaking a museum taboo by inviting visitors to touch, play with, and inhabit sculptural works,...
Jul 9, 2025
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Cultural ties strengthened between Canberra and Wellington via art exchange programs
ACT Government art exchange initiatives are strengthening cultural ties between Canberra and Wellington. The 2025 Canberra Pōneke Indigenous Artist Exchange provides...
Jul 9, 2025
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Fluidra Commercial introduces new Accessibility Consulting Service
Fluidra Commercial is expanding its services with the introduction of Accessibility Consultation, following team member Natsuki Murata’s recent achievement of a Certificate IV...
Jul 8, 2025
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RISE 2025 initiative to empower women in hospitality and tourism sectors
A powerful new initiative – ‘RISE 2025 – Reshaping Hospitality by Empowering Women’ is launching in Phuket this August aimed at elevating and empowering women in the hospitality...
Jul 8, 2025
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New Zealand’s growing business events sector looks to recruit young talent
Workforce growth is predicted for New Zealand's business events sector with skilled staff crucial to its success – as revealed in a new industry survey from Business Events...
Jul 7, 2025
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AIS athlete ambassadors appointed into leadership positions
The Australian Institute of Sport's ‘Share a Yarn Program’, a powerful program which connects First Nations athletes around Australia, is celebrating its latest win after two...
Jul 6, 2025
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CSIRO partners with Australian Sports Commission to determine benefits of AI to sport
A new world-first research partnership between CSIRO, Australia's national science agency and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is aimed at helping Australian sport benefit...
Jul 6, 2025
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UN International Organization for Migration collaborates with YG Entertainment to promote renewable energy
The United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM) is collaborating collaboration with YG Entertainment, one of the world's leading K-pop entertainment...
Jul 6, 2025
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Cumberland City Council flags its sustainable initiative during Plastic Free July
Cumberland City Council has highlighted the success of its creative community-driven initiative ‘Banner to Bags Campaign’ which involves converting waste into opportunity. To...
Jul 3, 2025
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Surfing Australia's 'RISE' development camp backs female coaches, judges and officials
40 accredited female coaches, judges and officials have come together at Surfing Australia’s Hyundai High Performance Centre for the 2025 RISE Development Camp - a program...
Jul 2, 2025
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Construction tender opens for Arnhem Land’s new Djómi Museum
With the design now complete of the new Djómi Museum project in Maningrida - one of the largest remote towns in the Northern Territory - a tender for construction of the museum...
Jul 2, 2025
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Rockhampton Zoo celebrates 100 years and unveils new Botanic Gardens and Zoo Visitor Hub
Coinciding with Rockhampton Zoo celebrating its 100th anniversary, Rockhampton Regional Council, in partnership with the Australian Government has officially opened the $8.9...
Jul 2, 2025
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Second catastrophic weather event impacts Aussie Ark sanctuary in just weeks
Aussie Ark sanctuary is seeking help and support from the public again following it being impacted by the second catastrophe in just weeks. The sanctuary has been hammered by...
Jul 1, 2025
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Scouts Australia urges National Child Safety Checks
Following the current traumatic child abuse case in Victoria, Scouts Australia notes that “governments still have work to do, to ensure that all children are as safe as...
Jul 1, 2025
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Kakadu’s Cooinda Lodge celebrates NAIDOC week with emphasis on engaging younger generations
Kakadu National Park’s Cooinda Lodge is marking NAIDOC week from 5th July to 12th July by inviting visitors to celebrate the region’s deep Aboriginal heritage. The theme of...
Jul 1, 2025
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AUSactive reveals ambitious 2025-27 Strategic Plan to cement its role in preventative health
AUSactive, Australia’s recognised peak body for the exercise and active health industry, has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, reinforcing its commitment to advocacy,...
Jun 30, 2025
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SWIM Australia launches revamped national awards program to recognise excellence in aquatic education
SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia has announced the launch of its refreshed and expanded SWIM Australia Awards, with nominations open until 27th July 2025. The newly designed...
Jun 30, 2025
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Perth Zoo’s new gibbon habitat triples space for critically endangered species
Perth Zoo's latest attraction has delivered a state-of-the-art gibbon habitat with the modern design utilising vertical space, tripling the habitat area for the white-cheeked...
Jun 30, 2025
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