This WA high school teacher quit after just five years. Others are now turning to her for help
“The mental, physical and emotional drain was the worst I have experienced. I was a lawyer beforehand, I’ve done my share of difficult work, and teaching takes the cake.”
- by Holly Thompson
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- by Holly Thompson
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Animals
Community in shock after WA’s beloved ‘dingo tour’ pair shot dead
The heartbroken handler of dingoes Eulalia and Steve has taken to social media to express grief over their loss.
- by Claire Ottaviano and Holly Thompson
Meet the rebel teachers educating WA kids their own way
“Everyone wants the best, but everyone speaks a slightly different language. The only way I felt like I could create the best was by stepping outside the system.”
- by Holly Thompson
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Education
‘The system is holding him back’: The WA students facing ATAR hurdles
The number of West Australian students applying for special provisions during their final ATAR exams is growing, despite fewer students choosing to sit them.
- by Holly Thompson
This Perth suburb is being revamped, but what about its local schools?
A large development proposal has raised alarm bells for residents who say the population influx will put strain on schools.
- by Holly Thompson
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Crime
Perth man charged with running over police officer
A 37-year-old man has been charged with a string of offences after running over a police officer when he was stopped on Friday evening in Perth’s east.
- by Holly Thompson
What’s behind the surge in suspensions at WA’s public schools?
More than 100 students were suspended from public schools every day on average across 2023, new data shows.
- by Holly Thompson
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