(28 Sep 2024) Libraries across the country are experiencing an unexpected surge in popularity among a cohort that once shunned them – teenagers. The State Library of NSW is bracing for a 20 per cent-plus increase in students cramming for their final-year exams. It is adding extra seats and clearing all available space for a…
(16 Sep 2024) Curtin University’s TL Robertson Library has won the prestigious Social and Community Infrastructure Award at the 2024 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) WA Awards for Excellence. The award follows the bold transformation of the iconic brutalist structure, originally built in 1972, into a vibrant study and community space. The judges noted…
(12 Aug 2024) The Australian Government has released the new National Science Statement and National Science and Research Priorities outlining the long-term vision for Australia’s science and research system. The statement is a framework to shape science policy and leadership across governments, in our labs, in research institutions and in boardrooms. It is supported by…
(12 Aug 2024) From award-winning architectural buildings to small community hubs and everything in between, Australian Traveller have found some of the coolest libraries in Australia. Find out more here.
(15 July 2024) Australian families spend significantly more on private school education than many other countries, with private sources contributing 20% to primary and 21.4% to upper secondary education costs, according to OECD data. Emma Rowe from Deakin University highlights that high private school enrollment and rising fees necessitate discussions on regulating private school fees…
(4 July 2024) The draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework aims to align international student enrolments with Australia’s skill needs, especially in regional areas. However, it overlooks the difficulties international graduates face finding relevant jobs in these regions, risking their relocation to cities. This policy could harm Australia’s attractiveness as a study destination. Find…
(4 July 2024) The steep increase in student visa fees, which more than doubled from $710 to $1,600 as of July 1, has led many prospective and current international students to reconsider studying in Australia. Concerns about affordability, higher living costs, and the availability of alternative destinations like Hong Kong, Europe, the UK, and Canada…
(2 Jun 2024) Coherent Digital today announced the launch of a major new resource to collect, preserve, and disseminate critical research from Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Policy Commons: Oceania includes over one million research reports, statistical manuals, surveys, and other grey literature from national, state, and local governments, think tanks, associations, and…
(10 Jun 2024) The City of Melbourne is running free cooking classes in an effort to address food insecurity among residents. A survey done by the council last year found almost a third of respondents were struggling to afford food. Councilor Olivia Ball says more needs to be done at all levels of government to…
(30 May 2024) From the abstract: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have created an opportunity for the library sector to reconceptualise the services delivered to their communities. They provide the opportunity for libraries to be involved in national policy discussions and for their work to be translated into national programs for economic and social…