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An independent candidate in regional Liberal heartland has pulled off a 24 per cent swing against the party, claiming it has taken its supporters for granted for too long.
New word order: Big improvement in phonics testing
Phonics screening and teaching is helping the state’s students improve their NAPLAN results – and it’s hoped next year’s scores will be even better.
‘Overwhelming lack of interest’: Lucas sledges TAFE teacher strike
TAFE teachers converged at Parliament House to rally on Thursday after voting to strike over their new employment agreement.
Top class: The little SA schools scoring big NAPLAN wins
Some of SA’s smallest schools have recorded mighty gains in this year’s NAPLAN results. See the list.
The cheap private schools that really make the NAPLAN grade
SA’s top private schools charge a pretty penny for their education, but the latest NAPLAN results show the marks might not be worth the bill.
Boarding students’ reprieve follows ‘weeks of angst’
Tough isolation rules were regularly sending boarding students hundreds of kilometres away – but now, they’ve finally been given a reprieve from the rules deemed a “mental health risk”.
Adelaide mental health program going worldwide
A program originating out of Flinders University which is designed to look after people’s mental health is being made available around the world.
Golf course owner drives ahead with controversial overhaul
The owner of a popular golf course at the centre of a planning stoush says he will push ahead with upgrade accommodation, bar and dining upgrades.
Overflowing: Number of SA schools at capacity set to double
By next year, 14 of the state’s public schools will hit or exceed their capacities – more than double this year’s number. Search our table to see if your local schools are nearing capacity.
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