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Remembering Donald Macdonald: Founding Play School presenter who helped shape Australian early learning
Donald Macdonald, one of Play School’s first presenters, has passed away aged 86, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling, kindness and creativity that influenced generations of Australian children.
2025-07-24 10:43:07
by Fiona Alston
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Victorian Greens call for independent watchdog amid renewed concerns over early childhood safety
The Victorian Greens have intensified calls for a dedicated, independent watchdog to oversee early childhood safety, following revelations that government warnings from the Commission for Children and Young People were ignored.
2025-07-24 10:10:06
by Fiona Alston
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HECS relief for early learning professionals: New changes deliver financial boost
New federal legislation to reduce student debt is expected to deliver significant relief for thousands of early childhood professionals, offering a 20 per cent cut to existing HECS balances and lifting the repayment threshold.
2025-07-24 09:46:06
by Fiona Alston
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Jason Clare signals stronger accountability as new childcare safety powers introduced
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has introduced new legislation designed to improve safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services by empowering the Commonwealth to cut off funding to centres that fail to meet national standards.
2025-07-24 09:35:00
by Fiona Alston
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Police granted more time in investigation of accused childcare offender
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2025-07-24 09:12:40
by Fiona Alston
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Resources for strengthening child safety in early childhood settings
2025-07-21 09:30:57
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum hailed an "outstanding success” delivering insight, support and solutions
2025-07-22 10:39:54
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Urgent childcare reforms among federal priorities as parliament returns
2025-07-21 07:30:32
by Fiona Alston