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Rebecca BorgEducation Reporter

Rebecca Borg is an education reporter for the Herald Sun. She’s previously worked as a cadet journalist in Sydney with the Saturday and Sunday Telegraph and The Australian, before doing another six month stint as a Melbourne-based reporter for news.com.au. She also recently fulfilled the role of digital breaking news reporter for the Herald Sun. In her current role, Rebecca will cover childcare, tertiary education and education-related research stories.

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Police are appealing for information following an attempted abduction of a child in Belgrave Heights earlier this month. On Tuesday 3 August, a young child was walking their dog along Colby Drive, when they passed a van parked on the side of the road late in the afternoon.The male driver opened the passenger door of the van and offered the child lollies in an attempt to lure them into the vehicle.The child immediately ran home, while the van followed slowly behind. The child was not physically injured in the incident.The man is described as Caucasian, about 183 centimetres tall, aged between 30 to 40-years, with short reddish hair, pale skin and a slight belly. He was last seen wearing a black singlet and work shorts. The van he was driving is described as similar to a white, Ford Transit style van with no side windows, has panel damage and a scratch to the left hand side rear panel. Police have an attached an image of a similar van and an image of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.

White van abduction attempts unsolved as kids return to school

Four terrifying attempted abductions on Melbourne streets in the final weeks of term four remain unsolved as more than a million children return to the classroom this week.

Education

Back to School. Identical twin brothers Maximus and Domadius Missiha who are starting prep this year at Our Lady of Lourdes school. The boys came from interstate so they're new to Melbourne. Picture: David Caird

New year, new state, new school: Big adventure for preppie twins

Double the back to school fun is in store for Our Lady of Lourdes primary as twin brothers Maximus and Domadius gear up for their first day of prep after a big move from interstate. See the pictures!

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A statue honouring John Batman, the founder of modern day Melbourne, has been destroyed by vandals on Saturday morning. Picture: Supplied

‘Horror’ as Anzac memorial defaced; John Batman statue vandalised

An Anzac memorial honouring fallen soldiers has been doused with red paint while a statue honouring John Batman has been destroyed and graffiti sprayed across a citizenship ceremony in the latest attacks leading up to Australia Day.

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Melbourne Airport Rail (SRL Airport) concept image of the railway station at Melbourne Airport. Source: BigBuild.vic.gov.au

‘Committed to both’: Allan vows to keep fighting for SRL funding

Jacinta Allan has vowed to “keep fighting” for two of the state’s major rail infrastructure projects, after a federal government cash promise for Melbourne Airport Rail put pressure on the Suburban Rail Loop.

Schools Hub

St John's Regional College students, Holly Egan, Flynn Hyland and Daniel Hainagiu are starting year 7 this year. Dressed in their uniform with their school bags. All are excited to be going to school soon. Picture: Tony Gough

Experts reveal how to choose the best school for your child

As millions of students prepare to return to the classroom, some schools are already preparing to open their gates to future families. Here’s how to find the right school for your children.

Education

Mackillop College teacher Troy Ollis is facing charges and has been suspended by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. Picture: Supplied

Werribee teacher suspended over alleged child sex abuse offences

An english teacher from Melbourne’s outer west charged with sexually abusing a 16-year-old child in his care has been disciplined by the teaching regulator.

Victoria

Lecture room or School empty classroom with Student taking exams, writing examination for studying lessons in high school thailand, interior of secondary education, whiteboard. educational concept

Victorian students record second worst attendance rate in a decade

Students throughout grades one to 10 last year missed out on average more than three weeks’ of school, while some ended up taking more days off than before the pandemic.

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More vile 'fight club' accounts on social media have emerged show fights between Melbourne school students.

Shock number of suspensions at 250 Victorian schools revealed

Almost 90 students a day are being kicked out of state primary and secondary schools amid a rise in schoolyard attacks and other unruly behaviour. SEE THE FULL LIST OF SCHOOLS

Education

BACK TO SCHOOL: Gayndah Newsagency makes back to study easy with stationery and study packs to suit your budget.Photo Shirley Way / Central & North Burnett Times

Record Victorians needing charity help to buy school supplies

Victorians are increasingly turning to charities like the Salvation Army to get help providing their kids with back-to-school supplies.

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School children running away. They are wearing uniforms and carrying backpacks. They are having a race. Multi ethnic group with Asian, Caucasian and Aboriginal children. Rear view

Eye-watering costs families set to fork out for 13 years of schooling

Prep students starting private school this year are tipped to cost their parents the equivalent of three average house deposits in fees over 13 years, forcing many to sacrifice holidays and work more hours to foot the bill.

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