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Latest news: Back to school

Should parents be worried about the ‘healthiest’ school lunch box?

With school back this week, university researchers are supporting parents, with advice to take the pressure off making the ‘perfect’ school lunch, while still helping children develop a positive relationship with food.

Beat lunchbox guilt with onigiri!

If you’re looking for unique lunchbox fillers to try, why not take notes from the Japanese? Onigiri are widely sold in Japanese convenience stores as they are super easy to grab and go

ACT families struggling to afford school essentials

A survey of nearly 2,000 families supported has revealed 87.1 per cent of parents and carers worry about being able to afford what their children need to start the school year, including digital devices, internet access, school supplies and uniforms.

Refresh your lunch box with a savoury slice

Looking for a tasty lunchbox alternative to the standard sandwich? Try these savoury baked slices that double as a family friendly meal when eaten warm from the oven and are equally delicious served cold in the school or work lunch box.

7 tips for a healthy school lunchbox from nutritionist Susie Burrell

It's back to school for term 2 in the ACT next week - and now's a good time to think about what to pack in a healthy school lunchbox to best support your kids.

Get ready to return to work and school with The Book Cow

The team at Canberra's popular independent book store, The Book Cow in Kingston, offers a great range of wellbeing books to help kids prepare to go to school and adults be their best selves in 2023.

WIN! Pilot Pen Frixion packs

CW has 3 x Pilot Pen Frixion prize packs to be won, valued at $110 each.

To the editor: Thanks ACT for supporting The Smith Family

The Smith Family CEO Doug Taylor expresses his deep appreciation to everyone across the ACT who supported the charity's 2022 Back to School Appeal.

Hundreds isolate as Omicron arrives at Perth schools

Hundreds of students across three Perth schools are being forced into 14 days of isolation as West Australian Premier Mark McGowan doubles down on his hardline COVID-19 rules.

Dentists unpack school lunch box contents for optimal oral health

When it comes to the school lunch box, ACT parents are being urged by dentists to go ‘back to basics’ and help their children avoid serious teeth problems.

NSW records 12,818 COVID cases, 30 deaths

There are 12,818 new cases of COVID-19 and 30 deaths in NSW as thousands of students across the state head back to school.

ACT triplets super keen to start preschool

ACT's very own identical triplets, Aleisha, Maddilyn, and Eloise, are off to preschool today, and mum Emma is super keen to see them go.

COVID spike expected as schools return in most states

Kids are returning to school in the ACT, NSW, Victoria, WA, and the NT this week as COVID-19 cases continue to fall but still remain high.

School reforms urged as teacher workload blows out

Ninety per cent of teachers don't have enough time to properly prepare for their classes, according to a study labelled "a cry for help" from Australia's teachers.

Queensland records 13 COVID deaths, back to school mask mandate

Details of Queensland's back to school plan have been released just over a week before classes return, as the state records 13 virus deaths and 8580 new cases.

NSW records 49 COVID deaths, 13,354 cases

NSW has recorded 49 COVID-related deaths along with 13,354 new virus cases, as the state's school students prepare to return to class.

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