Coroner’s report on 2024 Westfield killings could better address mental health reforms

Published on February 18, 2026
Several hands clasping each other in support and comfortIntroduction by Croakey: When the New South Wales Coroner published her inquest report this month into the 2024 Westfield Bondi Junction killings, she acknowledged significant ways in which state mental health care systems had failed Queensland man Joel Cauchi, a […]
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Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students

February 18, 2026
Drawing on recent research and Open University scholarship (2020–2024), Rajvinder Samra explores how educators can help to close the awarding gap for Black and minority ethnic students. Rajvinder Samra. First published on Wed, 18 Feb 2026 as Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Cop

Study backs ‘profound autism’ tag for those with highest needs

February 18, 2026
Introduction by Croakey:  The prevalence of autism has surged over the past 30 years in Australia. Broader diagnostic criteria and greater awareness are leading to more people with average or above-average intelligence and functional language being identified as autistic. This […]