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25 May 2026
Queensland’s schools welcomed over 1,000 new teachers last year, with nearly half landing in booming southern Brisbane areas like Logan and Ipswich. Schools such as Yeronga State High added the equivalent of 16 teaching positions to cope with enrollment surges—over 250 students in just three years. While the Metro South region saw the biggest gains, rural and remote areas still struggle with shortages. Despite a five-year low in vacancies, the Education Minister praised state schools as great workplaces, while union leaders warn regional schools lag behind. A bright spot? Universities are offering over 5,000 teaching degrees this year, signaling a promising pipeline to meet future demand in fast-growing southern corridors. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53716896b83ded4b
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