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Recent headlines . . .
Higher education changes proposed
NATIONAL - Education Minister, Julia Gillard, has proposed ground-breaking changes to the higher education sector.
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Group of Eight supports changes
NATIONAL - The Group of Eight universities are supporting recent proposed changes to the tertiary education system made by the Federal Government.
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Research project trial
SA - South Australian year 12 students are about to start a trial of a research project subject. If the trial is successful, the subject may become compulsory in the future.
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Australian tour for Dodson
NATIONAL - Australian of the Year, Professor Mick Dodson, will undertake a series of trips around Australia to visit schools.
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Hazelwood given the OK
TAS - Public Health Director, Dr Roscoe Taylor, has said that levels of radiation at Hazelwood School are low and described them as comparable to other public schools.
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Measles outbreak at school
QLD – ‘The Brisbane Times’ has reported that 54 students have been asked not to attend Beerwah State High School until a measles outbreak has ended or until they are further advised.
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Rural students welcome at universities
SA – The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Australia, Peter Lee, has said it is important to encourage rural students to attend university, to help the Federal Government increase the number of Australians with university degrees.
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Principal concerned about fire safety
VIC - Ferny Creek Primary School principal, Matthew Coyle, has told 'The Age' that he supports schools closing on days of extreme fire danger. However, he remains concerned about the fire safety of students at home.
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Opinion . . .
Maths: a dying subject?
NATIONAL - This opinion piece, adapted from an interview with Anna Hipsley on ABC News Radio, describes maths as a 'dying art'.
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Good News . . .
Worldwide maths competition
QLD - Almost 25,000 Queensland students have participated in World Maths Day. The maths enthusiasts competed against other students from 191 countries.
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International . . .
Loophole issue
UK - A loophole in the placement system for England's schools remains, despite the government saying the admissions system is fair for all students.
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Loan project launched
TAIWAN - The Ministry of Education has launched a school loan project to prevent students from dropping out of university.
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