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ECU Tax Clinic Helps Return Nearly Half a Million Dollars to Remote Kimberley Communities

Monday, 10 August 2026

The Edith Cowan University (ECU) Tax Clinic has delivered nearly half a million dollars back into the hands of remote Aboriginal communities following a week-long outreach trip across the Kimberley region.

Former Family Court Judge Donates Judicial Regalia to ECU Legal History Showcase

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The Edith Cowan University School of Business and Law recently welcomed the Hon. Julienne Penny, former Family Court of Western Australia Judge and a true pioneer of the state's legal landscape, for an inspiring tour of the City Campus and its modern law facilities.

Beyond sharing the wisdom of her decades-long career, Ms Penny left behind a remarkable surprise: the very gown, jacket, and jabot she wore on the bench.

Project management team wins gold

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

A team of Project Management students from the School of Business and Law (SBL) has taken gold at the International Project Management Association (IPMA) Young Crew Australia National Finals, earning the opportunity to represent Australia at the International Project Management Championship (IPMC) 2026 in Athens, later in June.

Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage

Friday, 29 May 2026

As the federal budget once again focuses on boosting housing supply, one critical issue keeps resurfacing. Australia does not have enough skilled tradespeople to fix and renovate existing homes, let alone build the new homes being promised.

SBL celebrates student success beyond the classroom

Monday, 25 May 2026

ECU School of Business and Law (SBL) is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its students well beyond their academic studies. In April, both current students and recent graduates were recognised for their meaningful contributions and industry impact.

Celebrating international contribution to research

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Congratulations Dr Eden Li, from Business Systems and Operations, for being recognised by the International Project Management Association (IPMA) for her contribution to research with “A Dynamic Skills Framework for the Future of Project Management in the Digital Era”.

ECU Newsroom

NAPLAN: We know how to close the reading gap. We must fund it now

This year's NAPLAN results are in. Reading scores have fallen again in Years 5, 7 and 9. First Nations, regional and disadvantaged students have fallen furthest behind. The commentary will almost certainly and rapidly circle back to the same place it always does.

Fiona Boylan: Now, how can we ensure children’s safety?

As early childhood researchers, we want to ensure early childhood education supports children's safety and wellbeing. Since the revelations from the ABC's Four Corners investigation of Australian childcare, we continue to hear of crimes against young children.

Kids are being detained in police custody, in facilities never designed for them

Many Australians assume that when a child is refused bail, they're taken straight to a youth detention centre. In reality, many spend days – and sometimes weeks – in police custody before being transferred to youth detention.

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23rd ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain, and Services Management Symposium

From megaproject delivery to digital transformation initiatives, supply chains are increasingly being redesigned and managed through a project management lens.

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