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February 11, 2025
Net Z(ed) – A Net Zero Education Collaboration to Inspire Our Future is Live!
We’re thrilled to announce that Net Z(ed)—our groundbreaking initiative connecting education, industry, government, and researchers—is now live! Net Z(ed) is…

August 29, 2024
St Pius X student workforce initiative brings ‘WoW’ factor to Port of Newcastle
A team of St Pius X year 10 students presented their winning Sustainnovation Challenge project to CEO Craig Carmody, Federal…

August 16, 2024
Beyond NAPLAN – Building the Village to Empower Every Young Learner
The annual debate surrounding NAPLAN results has once again brought the shortcomings of our educational system into the spotlight. But…

March 13, 2024
Sustainnovation Challenge Makes Waves at International Conference in Spain
When I first began to bring the Sustainnovation Challenge to life, I never imagined that just a few years later,…

November 21, 2023
MCB Business Partners to Launch Classroom Sustainnovation Challenges for 2024
MCB Business Partners is gearing up to introduce two impactful classroom Sustainnovation Challenges for secondary educators in early 2024. Originally…

October 12, 2023
MCB Business Partners facilitate discussions for the Greater Cities Commission to future proof our cities
MCB Business Partners, in collaboration with FASTLAB from the University of Newcastle and in partnership with the Greater Cities Commission…

October 2, 2023
MCB Business Partners Concludes Successful Pilot of Cyber City – Cyber Security Learning Experience in NSW Schools
MCB Business Partners is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the pilot phase for Cyber City, Australia’s first in-curriculum…

August 12, 2023
MCB Business Partners wraps up the South West Sydney Sustainnovation Challenge series
The Southwest Sydney Sustainnovation Challenge series has drawn to a close in a successful conclusion. The challenges not only demonstrated…

July 26, 2023
NSW Department of Education Resigns Agreement with MCB Business Partners for Two More Years
MCB Business Partners is excited to share news of the renewed and expanded collaboration with the New South Wales Department…

June 7, 2023
A New Era Begins: Welcoming Mary Burck to MCB Business Partners
We’re delighted to share some exciting news that marks a significant milestone for MCB Business Partners. It is with great…

May 18, 2023
MCB Business Partners Embarks on a Collaborative Journey with FASTLab from the University of Newcastle
We are thrilled to announce the dynamic collaboration between MCB Business Partners and FASTLab, a prominent initiative stemming from the…

April 19, 2023
Picton High School Students Win South West Sydney Sustainnovation Challenge #1 with a “Voice for All” idea
South West Sydney Sustainnovation Challenge, organised in collaboration with Wollondilly Shire Council and local high schools, kicked off last week.…
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