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SchoolNews The Conversation 25 March 2025 Rachel Wilson, University of Technology Sydney & Sofia Kesidou, University of Sydney examine the fine print in the new school funding agreement. Queensland and the federal government have reached an agreement on school...

WriteOn is an annual writing competition for all NSW primary students in Years 1 to 6. he annual WriteOn competition is an exciting opportunity for schools, teachers and students to focus on writing. Through the competition, students develop skills in writing to...

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The Children's Book Council of Australia website This year’s Notables were announced on Tuesday 25 March 2025. We received 730 entries for 15 expert judges to assess in this year’s awards. The notables showcases the work of 122 books, representing 31 publishers, 114...

SchoolNews by Shannon Meyerkort The Australian Children’s Laureate is a two-year role given to an Australian author or illustrator who is making a significant contribution to children’s literature. As the 2023-2025 Laureate, Sally Rippin is halfway through a term that...

Selected by Australia's leading booksellers Book People website Australian literature has flourished in the first quarter of the 21st century, with our authors crafting extraordinary stories that captivate, challenge, and inspire. To celebrate this vibrant literary...