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LDC supply growth nationally continues to moderate despite continued elevated rates in VIC
The growth rate of newly opened long day care centres granted service approvals continued to show signs of moderation in the three months ended September 2025 with five of the seven jurisdictions covered in the latest ACECQA Snapshot recording reductions on a year on year basis.
2025-11-13 06:08:55
by Jason Roberts
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Victorian government invests in early planning for new and expanded kindergartens
Two service providers will receive funding in the latest round of Building Blocks Planning Grants, with support targeting regional Victoria as demand for kindergarten places continues to grow.
2025-11-12 07:42:35
by Fiona Alston
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A turning point for market confidence
G8 Education Limited (ASX: GEM), one of Australia’s largest listed early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers, has experienced a significant decline in market performance over the past 12 months.
2025-11-12 07:00:56
by Fiona Alston
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Demand surge for DA-approved childcare sites in Western Sydney
Colliers completes three strategic sales as owner-occupiers pay premiums to secure DA-approved sites amid accelerating demand for early learning assets
2025-11-10 08:40:58
by Fiona Alston
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Embark Early Education moves on Mayfield: What the takeover means
A new takeover bid by Embark Early Education (ASX: EVO) for Mayfield Childcare (ASX: MFD) highlights intensifying consolidation across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector and raises important questions about governance, scale and sustainability.
2025-11-10 08:22:20
by Fiona Alston
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OSHC convicted over serious breaches in supervision and safety obligations
2025-11-10 06:44:22
by Fiona Alston
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Reforms now in force across NSW early learning sector
2025-11-07 08:41:56
by Fiona Alston
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Embark Early Education moves on Mayfield: What the takeover means
2025-11-10 08:22:20
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