Parents spend $100k to send kids to public schools
Victorian parents will have to fork out thousands more than their interstate counterparts to send their child to a government school.
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Private schools in Melbourne’s western suburbs have been slugged with some of the largest fee hikes nationwide. See how your child’s school rates.
Families helpless amid soaring back to school costs
The cost of living scourge has forced charities to turn away hundreds of desperate families as they face mounting pleas for help before the return to school.
Why you may be wasting money on private primary
Public primaries are outperforming private junior schools in key areas, so in tough times are parents wasting their money on fees?
Melbourne boys school’s tribute to Pell
A newsletter distributed at a private school has praised the late Cardinal George Pell for his “strengths in administration”.
Victorian universities’ major Australia Day move
Some of Victoria’s biggest universities have made a major change to their policies on Australia Day.
Self-proclaimed ‘nice guys’ the real threat to women
It’s time for men to raise the bar when playing the field, because while they’re worried about striking out, women fear time is up.
Students’ lives in danger teachers warn
A health emergency at Ballarat High School has exposed a major issue that teachers fear could risk lives.
Check the full list of second-round uni and TAFE offers
About 17,000 Victorian school leavers have been given second-round offers to start university and TAFE courses. See every name in our searchable database.
Swim safety checks falling by the wayside
Almost all “learn to swim” facilities have been not been safety checked in years despite growing concerns about drownings across Victoria.
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