For everyone Film review: Poor Things 8 Feb 2024 New film from Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things, is an absurdly extravagant cinematic feast, writes STEPHEN A RUSSELL.
For everyone TV review: Faraway Downs 7 Feb 2024 We take a look at the Baz Luhrmann TV series, Faraway Downs.
Schools Walking in giant footsteps 4 Oct 2023 Principal Debbie Cottier feels a keen responsibility to support her fellow First Nations educators.
For everyone TV review: The First Inventors, SBS 3 Oct 2023 This eye-opening doco series with a big, generous heart should be mandatory viewing in all schools, writes STEPHEN A RUSSELL.
Schools Power to the podcast 3 Oct 2023 AEU members Irene Palamaras and Paul Booth have dug deep into their own pockets to share their hard-won wisdom on empowering health & safety reps in schools.
For everyone Film review: Shayda, Madman Entertainment 2 Oct 2023 Iranian-Australian filmmaker Noora Niasari’s debut is an arresting feature about the horrific scourge of domestic violence.
For everyone Film review: Sweet As 21 Jul 2023 Jub Clerc’s luminous debut feature is about a young woman struggling in a fractious home until her cop brother ships her onto an outback photography bus tour for troubled kids.
TAFE & Adult Provision Clearing the lines of communication 4 Apr 2023 A new deal at disability service provider Nadrasca is a win for tenacious negotiation, with a little help from one humble union member.
For everyone Queerstralia, ABC TV 3 Apr 2023 Comedian-turned-documentarian Zoë Coombs Marr hosts a rollicking three-part series offering a bracing sweep of the country’s oft-obscured LGBTQIA+ history.
For everyone Out and proud: making school a more welcoming place for LGBTI students 3 Apr 2023 Teacher Paula Connolly was determined to give LGBTQIA+ students a say in how the curriculum spoke about (or ignored) them.
For everyone Film review: Aftersun 2 Apr 2023 Charlotte Wells’ debut features powerful performances from its two leads in this devastatingly honest rendition of the aftershocks of a parent’s love.
Schools Supporting members at flood-ravaged school 7 Dec 2022 When a 150-year-old school was gutted during the recent floods, the community rallied, stronger than ever.
Schools Better support for the “tough gig” of parenting 7 Dec 2022 The new VGSA brings major improvements in leave entitlements to address the gender gap, and help both parents spend more time with their babies.
Schools All for one – school staff and leadership working together 7 Dec 2022 We speak to three schools where the staff, union sub-branch and leadership are all on the same page, ensuring healthy lines of communication.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE wins set a precedent 5 Dec 2022 A new commitment from Labor and a successful agreement at Swinburne help pave the way for a stronger TAFE sector.
Schools Reconnecting, one step at a time 5 Dec 2022 Career-long union member Paul Newson comes from a family that passionately believes in the power of public education.
For everyone Making change together 21 Sep 2022 AEU Victoria’s inaugural First Nations Project Officers Shannon Bourke and Alinta Williams are calling on all union members to be active allies in carrying the cultural load.
Schools The price of pride 20 Sep 2022 Everyone deserves respect at school but, for LGBTQIA+ teachers, coming out can still feel fraught with danger.
For everyone Drawn together: a graphic novel celebrating union solidarity 20 Sep 2022 Political activist and cartoonist Sam Wallman is using his gift to pay a little back to the movement that has supported him.
For everyone Film review: Embrace Kids (Transmission Films) 20 Sep 2022 Embrace Kids is an energetic mix of animation, live action, interviews and music to help children develop a positive relationship with their bodies.