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The union said its rally outside parliament on the day of the state budget was unexpectedly large.

Teacher pay dispute escalates as strike deadline approaches

While the Crisafulli government insists it remains at the negotiating table, the teachers’ union says industrial action is “all but a certainty”.

  • Rosanna Ryan

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Michael lost an arm in year 12, but he was determined to do his HSC

Learn from your mistakes, get teacher feedback, take regular breaks: HSC high achievers give tips and advice to succeed in your exams.

Kirk Pengilly from INXS.

‘Don’t stress if you don’t know’: A rock star’s guide to the HSC

Kirk Pengilly knew he wanted to be a musician from an early age. He went on to become a member of one of Australia’s most successful rock bands.

  • Emily Kowal
The students were taking part in a shared activity at Melbourne Museum when the alleged incident occurred.

High schoolers allegedly hurl antisemitic abuse at Jewish children at Melbourne Museum

Grade 5 students from a Jewish school were allegedly called “dirty Jews” by a group of high schoolers.

  • Noel Towell and Bridie Smith
Premier Jacinta Allan and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll at Pascoe Vale South Primary School.

Dozens of schools to open up sports facilities after hours for western communities

Trial program will make ovals and gyms available once classes are over at 41 recently opened campuses.

  • Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
Cash-strapped principals are turning their backs on charitable funding over complaints the money too often comes with “onerous” strings attached.

WA schools ‘left in limbo’ while major review in the lurch: opposition

The state’s opposition and advocates are calling on Education Minister Sabine Winton to release the findings as a matter of urgency.

  • Holly Thompson
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Locals had been promised a second public school since 2018. While the suburb boomed with new apartments, education infrastructure has failed to keep up.

Plans for school in booming suburb ditched, despite $20 million already spent

Westmead residents were promised a second primary school for their rapidly growing suburb. But between a change in government and an ICAC mention, they won’t be getting one.

  • Anthony Segaert
The number of staff who are leaving and attributing their departure to violence and physical safety has been increasing for the last three or four years.

New figures reveal ‘alarming’ trend in WA schools

Education Minister Sabine Winton says violence in WA’s schools is a huge problem that needs addressing as a matter of urgency.

  • Holly Thompson
Sharonne Lipman is the parent of two Jewish girls, she worries about their future given antisemitism in schools.

Jewish children approached by strangers shouting ‘Heil Hitler’, principals tell inquiry

Sydney’s Jewish schools have warned of children being afraid to wear their school uniforms at a parliamentary inquiry into antisemitism in NSW.

  • Emily Kowal
Pictures of the damage, including flooding where the teacher’s accommodation is located.

Cyclone Zelia wreaked havoc on this WA school. Months later, it’s still rebuilding

Teacher accommodation was destroyed, and they are still waiting on a solution after months of displacement – including sleeping on the floor of a church – to make sure their students could go to school.

  • Holly Thompson

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