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Holly Thompson is a journalist with WAtoday, specialising in education.

‘We’re burning out’: WA teachers’ plea as student mental illness skyrockets

‘We’re burning out’: WA teachers’ plea as student mental illness skyrockets

More than 50 per cent of West Australian teachers have asked for support dealing with wellbeing and mental health issues appearing in their classrooms, a new study has found.

  • by Holly Thompson

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As it happened: WA news on Monday, July 8

As it happened: WA news on Monday, July 8

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  • by Holly Thompson
The Perth private schools with the highest-earning parents revealed
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The Perth private schools with the highest-earning parents revealed

This is the first time income figures for parents at WA private schools have been published and experts say they highlight how significantly public schools are underfunded.

  • by Holly Thompson
As it happened: WA news on Friday, July 5

As it happened: WA news on Friday, July 5

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  • by Holly Thompson
As it happened: WA news on Thursday, July 4

As it happened: WA news on Thursday, July 4

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  • by Holly Thompson
As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, July 3

As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, July 3

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As it happened: WA news on Tuesday, July 2

As it happened: WA news on Tuesday, July 2

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As it happened: WA news on Monday, July 1

As it happened: WA news on Monday, July 1

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WA governor hosts Ben Roberts-Smith as he receives medal from the King

WA governor hosts Ben Roberts-Smith as he receives medal from the King

The disgraced war criminal has been welcomed to Government House in Perth to receive the honour bestowed by King Charles III.

  • by Nick McKenzie, Jesinta Burton and Holly Thompson
As it happened: WA news on Thursday, June 27

As it happened: WA news on Thursday, June 27

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  • by Holly Thompson
West Australians work the longest hours in the country. The industry most are in won’t be a surprise

West Australians work the longest hours in the country. The industry most are in won’t be a surprise

The Commonwealth Bank’s State and Territory Quarterly Perspective, released on Monday, found WA has the strongest economy in the country. But not everything is positive.

  • by Holly Thompson

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/holly-thompson-p535wg