Madeleine Heffernan

The business leader and chairman of the National School Resourcing Board explains why no government will stop funding private schools, and why he doesn’t fear a recession.

A new international report shows Australian teachers are paid more than their counterparts in other rich nations, and the country spends more on education generally, but relies more heavily on private tuition fees.

COVID-19 and remote learning have led private schools to soften their marketing, ad executives say.

Victoria’s select-entry high schools educate almost no Indigenous students and just 4.5 per cent of their students are disadvantaged, raising concerns underprivileged teens are missing out on the elite state schools.

Aaron Sykes believes in quality public education and a relentless focus on the things that matter in schools.

Growth of enrolment in Victorian co-ed schools is almost five times higher than growth in girls’ schools, new figures show.

Mandarin accounts for 18.8 per cent of total language enrolments, thanks to a surge of Chinese study at primary schools across Victoria.

Three new stores help the Spanish fast-fashion chain generate $256 million in Australian revenue.

It’s been called everything from a basket case to a boil. Whatever Big W is, it’s Woolworths’ challenge for some time yet.

When singer Beyonce announced she was pregnant with twins, she posed in a veil with mismatched bra and underpants. That bra was made by upmarket British lingerie chain Agent Provocateur, which is soon to shut its doors in Australia.

Retail queen Jan Cameron has failed in her bid to join the board of troubled baby formula marketer Bellamy’s Australia, but has succeeded in turfing out existing directors and getting her associates appointed.

Money continues to flow into retail, despite more than 2,100 retail business collapsing over the past two financial years.

There are dozens of identical branded products sold at Aldi, Woolworths and Coles. Fairfax Media finds out which supermarket is cheaper for people who don’t want home brand.

One of the world’s biggest retailers is on track to launch bricks and mortar grocery stores and an online supermarket in Australia within two years.

Outdoor clothing and camping equipment wants to open ten stores a year.

The privately held chain Aldi, one of the world’s biggest retailers, has released some eagerly awaited detail about its local operations. But an accounting expert questions elements of Aldi’s accounts.

Spanish clothing giant Zara has generated sales of $222 million over one year in Australia, sending profits soaring and rewarding itself with $55 million in dividends.

Beyond International welcomes the prospect of the ABC outsourcing its television production.

An industrial refrigeration systems company that was once part of the collapsed Hastie Group empire has been sold to a former owner and the company’s management for an undisclosed sum.