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Citigroup exits substantial holding in G8 Education: ASX update

G8 Education Limited (ASX: GEM) has confirmed via an ASX notification that Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in the company, effective 13 November 2025.

2025-11-21 07:20:18

by Fiona Alston

$36 million reform to bolster attraction and retention of preschool and school leaders in South Australia

A major reform announced by the South Australian Government aims to redesign leadership remuneration across the public education system, offering a clearer, more equitable structure for principals and preschool directors, and signalling recognition of the complexity of early‑childhood leadership.

2025-11-19 06:55:35

by Fiona Alston

Building early education fund to expand ECEC access in underserved communities

The Australian Government has announced a $1 billion investment through the new Building Early Education Fund (BEEF), aimed at increasing access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in communities where demand for places currently outstrips supply.

2025-11-18 07:18:18

by Fiona Alston

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

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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