POLICE are hunting a gunman who shot another man in the leg tonight at Burton, in the northern suburbs.
The US Embassy is warning of a possible terrorist attack on Bali on New Year's Eve.
SOUTH Australian sailor Andrew Saies not only had to conquer the ocean winds and the big maxi yachts in this year's Rolex Sydney to Hobart race, he also had to defend a protest against his boat Two True winning the iconic event.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA must invest in infrastructure, fix water problems and modernise Adelaide to ensure the state is vibrant and competitive going into the new decade.
A SERIAL fraudster partly funded the purchase of three properties with money scammed from the Salvation Army, court documents allege.
THIS year's Tour Down Under is spearheading a boost in fortunes for the state's hotel industry, with only a handful of rooms available at some premium hotels.
Two University of Queensland researchers have been recognised as being the highest-ranked in the country at the recent National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Awards.
China’s experience in developing its tourism industry should be a lesson to others, a leading international academic has told an audience at The University of Queensland.
Masked balls, gondola rides and museum visits sound more like holiday itinerary items than lessons, but this is how students from The University of Queensland are learning their craft.
Are you a budding architecture student, professional or enthusiast living in Brisbane?
Strategic planning gives small businesses a critical advantage in adverse economic climates according to a University of Queensland Business School strategy expert.
High school principals fear the Rudd government's $2 billion computer rollout will force teachers out of the classroom unless schools employ full-time IT technicians. The Australian, 10 March 2010.
A new report says the state of maths in Australian schools has deteriorated to a 'dangerous level' and will require universities to lower standards and provide remedial programs to help under-prepared students. ABC News, 10 March 2010.
The new draft Standards describe what is required of teachers at four levels of professional expertise. Input regarding the Standards are sought from members of the profession and the wider education community. All feedback will be considered by an expert working group. The public consultation process on the draft National Professional Standards for Teachers closes on 7 May 2010. MCEECDYA, March 2010.
The Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS) is seeking expressions of interest for a four hour training session 'Making the most of SCIS'. If there is sufficient interest, training sessions will be held in South Australia in the week commencing 17 May 2010. This training will highlight how SCIS cataloguing products can assist in providing a more effective library service to school communities. SCIS, March 2010.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says there should be a national policy of zero tolerance for bullying in schools, with powers for principals and teachers to intervene. ABC News, 4 March 2010.
New UK teachers could be tested for their desk-side manner and screened for empathy, understanding and passion under government plans to improve the quality of teaching. BBC News, 3 March 2010.
A newly published study found that young people who watched more TV tended to have poorer relationships with both their friends and parents. University of Otago, 2 March 2010.
The 10 ACT schools that will trial the new Australian Curriculum have been announced. Minister for Education, 2 March 2010.
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Innovation, Richard Marles, welcomed progress on a 2 million dollars project to encourage students to study the sciences in senior secondary years. The Science and Technology Education Leveraging Relevance (STELR) project has been developed by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and the first stage was launched by Parliamentary Secretary Marles at a professional learning seminar for secondary teachers in Melbourne. DEEWR Media release, 1 March 2010
