Fiona Alston is a Journalist at Connected, contributing to various publications including The Irish Times, Tech.eu, and IMAGE Media. She focuses on themes such as education, workforce development, and health and wellness, exploring topics like lifelong learning, professional development, and the education system. Fiona's work has also been featured in notable outlets like EURACTIV, The Currency, Resilience Media, and The Sector - Early Education News.
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Fiona Alston's coverage primarily focuses on technology, startups, funding announcements, and innovation. She tends to cover press releases and private sector announcements related to software & SaaS companies, healthcare & pharmaceutical innovations, and various business sectors.
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By: Fiona Alston
Centre-based childcare facilities could be prohibited in four rural and environmental zones across the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area, as the council moves to strengthen the planning controls governing where new services can be developed.
By: Fiona Alston
The Australian Government has awarded the third round of its Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships, providing financial support to another 1,000 students as part of efforts to strengthen Australia's teacher workforce.
By: Fiona Alston
Embark Early Education has reported softer demand and increased competition for enrolments in parts of its portfolio, with Centre EBITDA falling to $8.66 million in the first half of 2026 as the provider navigates increased early childhood education and care supply in some catchments.
By: Fiona Alston
The Fair Work Commission has finalised its examination of vehicle allowances across 41 modern awards, approving a temporary increase for employees covered by two care-sector awards, but not the awards commonly applied across early childhood education and care.
By: Fiona Alston
From family photographs at preschool events to smart watches worn by educators, digital technology is creating new considerations for early childhood services seeking to protect children's privacy and safety while maintaining connections with families.
By: Fiona Alston
The appointment of Linda Waugh as Queensland's new Ombudsman places an experienced public sector integrity leader at the head of an independent office responsible for examining the administrative actions and decisions of government agencies, including matters involving the regulation of early childhood education and care.
By: Fiona Alston
The United Nations Human Rights Council's open-ended intergovernmental working group is considering a proposed Optional Protocol to the Convention
By: Fiona Alston
Queensland Education and Care approved services will face updated requirements covering child safety, transportation, sleep and rest, digital technologies and incident reporting when the Education and Care Services Regulation 2026 takes effect from 1 September.
By: Fiona Alston
Affinity Education Group has renewed its Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace accreditation with the Australian Breastfeeding Association, recognising practices designed to support breastfeeding employees and families across its early learning community.
By: Fiona Alston
Nido Education Limited has reported higher first-half revenue but lower earnings and a statutory loss, prompting the early childhood education and care operator to withdraw its FY2026 adjusted earnings growth target. The result follows the resignation of long-serving Chief Financial Officer Tom Herring, who will leave the company in November.
