Parents ‘upset’ as schools defend controversial NDIS fee
NDIS workers warn students are missing out on critical support because principals are choosing to slug them with “room fees”. But schools are standing behind the move.
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What does a humble ham sanga, choccy milk and an apple cost at your school? New data shows the families being hit hardest at the tuck shop. See the price list.
Meet SA’s future leaders captaining the class of 2025
They are the South Australian teens dreaming of careers as politicians, doctors and chefs but first these 25+ school captains share why they wanted the top job.
Deputy mayor is Libs’ pick for tight contest in 2026
The deputy leader of an Adelaide council has been chosen for a tight southern suburbs contest at the next state election.
School fees hit dizzying milestone for all SA families
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100 a day: SA Police reveal horrifying callout figure
It is happening behind closed doors all over South Australia but now SA Police have revealed just how often they confront the scourge of domestic violence.
Kids being taken ‘from parents who love them’ amid housing crisis
A leading expert has warned of the damaging effects on children of the nation’s housing crisis – and proliferation of pornography – while giving evidence to a royal commission in Adelaide.
‘Punched repeatedly’: Nasty parents face big fines, school bans
Abusive parents and carers now face fines of up to $7500 for harassing teachers – including when they’re not at school.
Almost half of Aussie kids bullied at school
A national survey of parents has uncovered sky-high rates of bullying – and heaped pressure on governments to take a national approach to tackle the harmful behaviour.
Animals ‘better protected’ than kids: MP lashes government
An MP has questioned whether animals are better protected under SA laws than children in heated debate in parliament.
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