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Is it worth banning mobile phones?
In a bold move to improve student focus and well-being, Logic Studio School, a small 14-19 studio school specialising in IT, business, and enterprise, has implemented a strict policy banning mobile phones for its Key Stage 4 students during school hours. The initiative, which has been met with both praise and initial criticism, has yielded notable improvements in student engagement, academic performance, and behaviour.
How will the new Employment Rights Bill affect schools?
The Government’s Employment Rights Bill (“the Bill”) was laid before parliament on 10 October 2024. And at more than 150 pages and containing 28 employment measures, it should not be underestimated. Hailed as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation,” it is a significant piece of legislation in the UK. Much of what is proposed is ambitious and will represent a marked shift from existing practices.
China luxury spirits market 2025: Moutai growth masks industry challenges
Despite Moutai’s projected 15% revenue growth, the luxury spirits industry grapples with price declines, changing tastes, and trade tensions.
Ben Keeling to be founding head of Highgate International
Highgate International School Thailand has announced the appointment of Ben Keeling as its founding head of school, after it unveiled plans to open in August 2026. Ben Keeling will join Highgate International School Thailand from Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong after eight years as principal. He brings almost 20 years of school leadership experience to the role.
30 minutes with...Julian Drinkall, GLF Schools
In multi-academy trusts (MATs), leadership encompasses much more than running a single school. As MATs continue to grow, Julian Drinkall – who is CEO of the 43-school GLF Schools – gives his thoughts on the fundamentals of leadership, emphasising the need for balance. He says: “I think leadership is in part about experience and in part about judgement.
Partnerships: 'Everyone's eyes are opened to the world'
Damian McBeath enjoys an insightful perspective when it comes to cross-sector debates. He is both the headteacher of The John Wallis Academy and a member of the governing Council at the independent Benenden School, both in Kent, UK. He explains how Benenden’s partnership with The John Wallis Academy began: “The John Wallis Academy was a failing school in desperate need of improvement.
Flexible working in schools - what you need to know
In the Autumn 2023 edition of Independent School Management Pluswe explored the new flexible working rules being introduced by the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 which was awaiting an implementation date. The new rules came into effect from 6 April 2024.
Ofsted reform: 'Schools aren't asking for a free ride'
Will the Government’s decision to scrap the use of single-word headline Ofsted judgements, with schools now given more detailed reports, really signal significant change in the school system? It is true that the move to a “report card” will inevitably provide more detailed information about a school. But will this change the fundamentals and who – if anyone – might benefit? None of this is about shying away from accountability.
How to Start a Yoga Study Group
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Even as someone who’s not exactly a social butterfly, I love my yoga study group. After four years of monthly get-togethers, this tribe of five—a motley crew of teachers, students, gurus, and beginners—still reminds me of Little League, when I couldn’t wait for the next game. Except now, I’m playing in the vast field of consciousness.
Blow Bubbles, Ditch Your Shoes, Don't Forget the Ice Cream, and Other (Unexpected) Ways to Be Mindful
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. As a kid, I’d spend my summer mornings lobbing a tennis ball onto the roof and catching it as it rolled back down. I liked to hear the fuzz crackling like static on the rough asphalt shingles. Sometimes the ball would pop in and out of the gutter with a clang before it would arc back into my waiting hands.
Last Night in Soho
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A new media under Covid
Steve Price Every Monday when I turn up at Network Ten’s South Yarra headquarters in Melbourne to fill the fourth seat on The Project, I’m reminded just how Covid-19 has changed things. By Steve Price. For 10 years the program and the producers held a pre-show content meeting around a conference table on the fourth floor. Producers would pitch the story rundowns for that night’s show, we would debate questions and debate ideas.
The Evolving Role of CHROs
By Steve Price, CHRO, Dell Technologies[NYSE:DVMT] Steve Price, CHRO, Dell Technologies[NYSE:DVMT] The Role of Today’s CHRO At the highest level, the CHRO’s job is to build competitive advantage for the company.
Mat McLachlan on the 75th anniversary of the Cowra breakout - Summer Afternoons
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The Evolving Role of CHROs
By Steve Price, CHRO, Dell Technologies[NYSE:DVMT] Steve Price, CHRO, Dell Technologies[NYSE:DVMT] The Role of Today’s CHRO At the highest level, the CHRO’s job is to build competitive advantage for the company.
Six bodies found in high-risk White Island recovery mission
Six bodies have been recovered from White Island after New Zealand authorities began a high-risk mission to the volcano. Eight people have been confirmed dead, six believed to be Australian, after the White Island volcano erupted on Monday. The recovery mission was launched despite scientists warning of the risk of another eruption. There were eight bodies left on the island, two of which are yet to be found. Nine News reporter Lizzie Pearl tells Steve Price the mission began pre-dawn.
Jetstar strike: Widespread disruption expected over the holidays
A number of Jetstar flights are expected to be cancelled over the weekend as pilots, ground crews and baggage handlers strike. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots and the Transport Workers’ Union are both taking industrial action after negotiations over wages and conditions broke down. The strike started at 5.30am this morning and will continue until December 20. Travellers are being urged to check the Jetstar website to make sure their flight is still leaving.
Six bodies found in high-risk White Island recovery mission
Six bodies have been recovered from White Island after New Zealand authorities began a high-risk mission to the volcano. Eight people have been confirmed dead, six believed to be Australian, after the White Island volcano erupted on Monday. The recovery mission was launched despite scientists warning of the risk of another eruption. There were eight bodies left on the island, two of which are yet to be found. Nine News reporter Lizzie Pearl tells Steve Price the mission began pre-dawn.
Government commits to education overhaul after dismal results
Education ministers from all over Australia have agreed to urgently overhaul our education system after academic performance dropped to record-lows this year. The 2018 PISA results, comparing the educational performance of 79 countries, revealed 15-year-olds are performing at a significantly lower standard in reading, maths and science than a decade ago. Australian students are three years behind their Chinese peers, ranking 29th in the world for mathematics.
Government commits to education overhaul after dismal results
Education ministers from all over Australia have agreed to urgently overhaul our education system after academic performance dropped to record-lows this year. The 2018 PISA results, comparing the educational performance of 79 countries, revealed 15-year-olds are performing at a significantly lower standard in reading, maths and science than a decade ago. Australian students are three years behind their Chinese peers, ranking 29th in the world for mathematics.
Steve Price and Matt Kean go head-to-head on climate change
Steve Price and NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean have become involved in a heated debate over climate change. After Steve ripped into the Environment Minister for linking Sydney’s smoke haze to climate change yesterday, Mr Kean has doubled down on his views. He revealed the NSW government will introduce a new emissions reduction target, aiming for a carbon-neutral state by 2050.
Environment minister stands by comments linking bushfires to climate change
Environment Minister Matt Kean has stood by his controversial comments linking recent bushfires to climate change. As NSW battles unprecedented bushfires the environment minister has insisted “no one can deny” climate change is to blame while addressing the Smart Energy Summit. He has drawn criticism from many who have accused him of politicising the bushfires. He tells Deborah Knight he does not believe his comments were “controversial” since “scientists have been predicting this for decades”.
Steve Price slams Liberal minister for linking Sydney smoke to climate change
Steve Price has ripped into the NSW Environment Minister for linking recent bushfires to climate change. As Sydney choked on a heavy smoke haze on Tuesday, Environment Minister Matt Kean was addressing the Smart Energy Summit alongside the likes of Malcolm Turnbull. Mr Kean insisted “no one can deny” climate change is to blame for the bushfires and smoke, which is “exactly what the scientists have warned us would happen”. Steve Price says he couldn’t believe the comments when he first heard them.
Australian Olympic boss speaks out after Russia banned from Olympics
The head of Australia’s Olympic team is welcoming the decision to ban Russia from competing at world sporting events, including the Olympics. The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has imposed a four-year suspension, after Russian officials were found to have tampered with doping-related lab data. It means Russia will be banned from competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
RFS boss expects fires to burn for months as smoke again blankets Sydney
There’s a total fire ban in Sydney and eight other regions across New South Wales as weather conditions are expected to deteriorate. More than 80 bushfires are burning across the state, with hot, dry and windy weather expected to fan the flames. More than 2.7-million hectares of bushland has burnt already this fire season with firefighters expecting the situation to continue for months.
‘No way to escape’: Tourists shouldn’t have been allowed on ‘dangerous’ White Island
A leading volcano expert says tourists shouldn’t have been allowed to visit White Island due to the dangerous level of volcanic activity. It’s believed three Australians are among the five people confirmed dead and another eight are unaccounted for after the White Island volcano disaster in New Zealand. Of the 47 people who were on the island at the time, 24 were Australians – aged between 17 and 72 – travelling on the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship.
Australian Olympic boss speaks out after Russia banned from Olympics
The head of Australia’s Olympic team is welcoming the decision to ban Russia from competing at world sporting events, including the Olympics. The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has imposed a four-year suspension, after Russian officials were found to have tampered with doping-related lab data. It means Russia will be banned from competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The summer weather outlook is here and it’s anything but good news
The summer weather outlook has been announced and it’s not looking good for our farmers or firefighters. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting hotter and drier conditions for the east coast of Australia. It comes as much of the country is suffering through the worst drought on record. “It is guaranteed that 2019 will be the driest year on record,” Sky News Meteorologist Tom Saunders tells Steve Price. “The monsoon trough has not developed yet in our hemisphere.
Banning coal exports would make climate change worse: Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese says stopping Australia’s coal exports would only make climate change worse. The Labor leader is on a tour of regional Queensland, trying to win back voters after the disastrous results at the May election. A review of the party’s strategy shows it had a confused position on mining. Mr Albanese is determined to set things straight, telling Steve Price climate change is real but shutting down coal exports isn’t the way to tackle it.
Banning coal exports would make climate change worse: Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese says stopping Australia’s coal exports would only make climate change worse. The Labor leader is on a tour of regional Queensland, trying to win back voters after the disastrous results at the May election. A review of the party’s strategy shows it had a confused position on mining. Mr Albanese is determined to set things straight, telling Steve Price climate change is real but shutting down coal exports isn’t the way to tackle it.
‘We are worried’: Transport chief concerned ahead of Light Rail launch
The state’s transport chief admits authorities are worried about safety ahead of this weekend’s Sydney Light Rail launch. The multi-billion-dollar project opens on Saturday, with trams now running from Circular Quay to Randwick. Cars are now banned on George Street with pedestrians and trams sharing the large open boulevard in the city. There are serious concerns for pedestrians walking while looking at their phones and listening to music.
Firefighters save South Coast town from ‘mass destruction’ as bushfire emergency continues
Several properties have been lost and many more remain at risk as the bushfire emergency continues to rage across New South Wales. There are 98 bushfires burning across the state, six of them at a Watch and Act level. More than 73,000 hectares has been burnt by the Currowan fire on the south coast. Several homes are feared lost but firefighters are being hailed as heroes for saving the town of Bawley Point from “mass destruction”.
‘I’ll remember it forever’: Ross Greenwood’s unbelievable experience at the Australian Open
The Australian Open golf is on this week and our very own Ross Greenwood is making waves out at the tournament. The Money News host and his 2GB teammates have won the Pro-Am with an incredible performance. Ross was the star of the show though, shooting a six-over-par 77, “which is not bad for a 13-handicapper,” says Ross. It didn’t stop there either, with Ross also taking out the nearest-to-the-pin competition for the day, adding to his haul of prizes.
Coles forced to pay out millions after leaving dairy farmers high and dry
Coles has agreed to pay Norco dairy farmers over $5 million after allegedly failing to pass on the full price rise it charged consumers for milk. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Coles has promised to pay the dairy farmers about $5.25 million after the supermarket giant didn’t fully pass on a 10c per litre price rise of Coles branded fresh milk. ACCC Chairman Rod Sims tells Steve Price they were prepared to take Coles to court over the issue.
‘Don’t come back!’: The Who’s Pete Townshend opens up about Australia’s snub
World-famous rock band The Who first graced Australia’s shores in the late ’60s but then they disappeared for about four decades. Their new album Who by The Who is set to be released this week but Steve Price has taken their popular guitarist Pete Townshend back to a tense period in their history. The band first toured Australia in 1968 but after a whirlwind stay vowed to never return.
‘We need to know’: Rita Panahi calls on government to reveal ‘secret’ medevac deal
There are calls for the government to unveil the details of a ‘secret’ deal made with Jacqui Lambie to repeal the controversial medevac laws. The legislation currently allows asylum seekers held in detention to be transferred to Australia if treating doctors deem it necessary. Senator Jacqui Lambie broke down while revealing she will support the government’s move to scrap the laws, but said she couldn’t explain how they secured her vote due to “national security reasons”.
‘It’s time we woke up!’: Australian students performing at an all-time low
Australian students’ academic performance has dropped to record-lows despite a $20 billion cash injection. The 2018 PISA results, comparing the educational performance of 79 countries, revealed 15-year-olds are performing at a significantly lower standard in reading, maths and science than a decade ago. Australian students are three years behind their Chinese peers, ranking 29th in the world for mathematics.
‘It’s time we woke up!’: Australian students performing at an all-time low
Australian students’ academic performance has dropped to record-lows despite a $20 billion cash injection. The 2018 PISA results, comparing the educational performance of 79 countries, revealed 15-year-olds are performing at a significantly lower standard in reading, maths and science than a decade ago. Australian students are three years behind their Chinese peers, ranking 29th in the world for mathematics.
Defence Force reluctant to send Christmas gifts to troops
The Australian Defence Force says people should reconsider their Christmas packages for deployed troops because of the pressure it puts on their logistics. The ADF has instead suggested people send emails to servicemen and women as the number of packages sent ‘far exceed’ the number of troops and is ‘putting a drain on their logistics chain’. In 2017, troops received an average of 10 parcels each excluding those from family and friends.
Defence Force reluctant to send Christmas gifts to troops
The Australian Defence Force says people should reconsider their Christmas packages for deployed troops because of the pressure it puts on their logistics. The ADF has instead suggested people send emails to servicemen and women as the number of packages sent ‘far exceed’ the number of troops and is ‘putting a drain on their logistics chain’. In 2017, troops received an average of 10 parcels each excluding those from family and friends.
Steve Price furious after being forced to cancel The Project
Steve Price won’t be appearing on The Project tonight after he was left in the lurch. The open line has been inundated with callers who can’t help but sympathise with Steve. After attending a wedding in the Hunter Valley over the weekend Steve was forced to book a Jetstar flight out of Newcastle to Melbourne on Monday. But Steve’s 6.10am flight was delayed until after 10am. Being the only service available, Steve was left stranded.
Revelation about government staff sparks ageism outrage
The Prime Minister is facing accusations of hypocrisy after it was revealed his department of over 2000 staff employs just one person over the age of 65. The government has encouraged aging Australians to remain in the workforce, but when asked at a media conference if they should be setting a better example, the Prime Minister simply said “yes” and refused to elaborate.
Revelation about government staff sparks ageism outrage
The Prime Minister is facing accusations of hypocrisy after it was revealed his department of over 2000 staff employs just one person over the age of 65. The government has encouraged aging Australians to remain in the workforce, but when asked at a media conference if they should be setting a better example, the Prime Minister simply said “yes” and refused to elaborate.
Frontline doctor says strip-searches not worth the devastating effects on children
Top doctors at St Vincent’s Hospital are calling on the Premier to scrap strip-searches and adopt pill-testing as the government battles for an answer to drug-related deaths at festivals. In a letter to Gladys Berejiklian, senior staff at the frontline hospital for drug and alcohol emergency admissions urged her to consider the coroner’s suggestions and ban strip-searches. St Vincent’s Hospital’s Dr Jennifer Stevens tells Steve Price the overall impact on children is unacceptable.
Greens have done ‘more harm than good’ demanding action on climate change
The Greens have been slammed for doing more harm than good in the fight to reduce carbon emissions. School students are continuing to strike for climate change across the country, including on the lawn of Parliament House today. But a union leader has slammed the Greens and other protesters for not considering the livelihoods of thousands of people who work in the coal industry. National President of the CFMMEU Tony Maher tells Steve Price they haven’t thought things through properly.
‘Are they Triple OK?’: Aussies encouraged to check in on emergency service workers
A new campaign is encouraging Australians to check in on the mental health of our emergency service workers. ‘Are they Triple OK?’ is hoping to increase peer and social support for police and emergency service workers and volunteers, who are often subject to highly stressful working conditions. Emergency Services Minister David Elliott tells Steve Price it’s important we support our police, firies and ambos. “You’ve got to be very careful about the stigma associated with mental health as well.
Opposition says Angus Taylor should stand down amid investigation
The Opposition is insisting Angus Taylor stand down while NSW Police investigate the potential doctoring of documents to accuse City of Sydney councillors of excessive travel expenses. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is refusing to stand down the minister and is under fire today for a phone call made to NSW police commissioner Mick Fuller during the active investigation. Mr Taylor admits he used false numbers to attack Lord Mayor Clover Moore, but says his office did not forge a false document.
Betoota Advocate editors poke fun at ‘completely unaccomplished’ Steve Price
The editors of the satirical newspaper The Betoota Advocate have written some pretty strong words about Steve Price in their new book. Betoota Advocate editors Errol Parker and Clancy Overell were brave to sit down for an in-studio interview with Steve after their description of him in How Good’s Australia.
Barnaby Joyce urges caution over Chinese dairy takeover
Barnaby Joyce has urged caution ahead of a multi-million dollar takeover of Australia’s second largest milk processor Lion Dairy. The Chinese dairy giant, Mengniu Dairy will pay $600-million to take over the Lion Dairy & Drinks portfolio from the Japanese beverage giant Kirin. Some brands in the Lion Dairy portfolio include Dairy Farmers, Pura Milk, Yoplait yogurt, Big M, Dare and Farmers Union iced coffee, Vitasoy soy milk and juice brand Daily Juice.
Chaos across Sydney as severe storm lashes city
Trees have been knocked down in chaotic scenes across Sydney as a fast-moving, severe storm hits. The storm hit Hornsby, Parramatta, Sutherland, Sydney Olympic Park, Richmond, Liverpool and Sydney Airport by about 1pm, while Mona Vale and waters off Bondi Beach were hit moments later. Most #storms have moved through #Sydney and action is moving further north to #CentralCoast and #Hunter. Lots of wind gusts recorded across the basin.
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