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Impressions of Australia’s first Hindu School

Revealed: The plans for Australia’s first Hindu school

On a block of land in western Sydney, Australia’s fastest-growing religious group is planning its first foray into mainstream education.

  • Mostafa Rachwani

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The late artist Martin Sharp in his studio at Wirian in 2012.

Over my dead body: Martin Sharp, Cranbrook and the $33m house

The late, great pop artist Martin Sharp made the point in his will that he didn’t want his long-held family home sold to Cranbrook. That’s too bad.

  • Lucy Macken
Presbyterian Ladies College in Burwood has a new $85 million aquatic and sports centre.

Private school with $85 million pool gets all-clear for federal cash

Political heat is rising over $15.8 million in federal funding for an exclusive Melbourne girls’ school with a new $85 million aquatic and sports centre.

  • Noel Towell
Newington College’s co-ed plan has been passionately opposed by some alumni.

Student loses court bid to stop Newington becoming co-ed

The 162-year-old college plans to admit girls in the junior school from next year and become a fully co-ed by 2033.

  • Lucy Carroll
When it comes to schooling, does segregation matter?

What the evidence says about sending your kids to single-sex v co-ed schools

This debate is as old as schooling itself: should boys and girls really be going to different schools?

  • Liam Mannix
Presbyterian Ladies’ College Perth principal Cate Begbie.

Perth private school sounds alarm over ‘dangerous’ children’s crossing

A West Australian private school fears the situation will lead to a tragedy unless there is immediate change. 

  • Holly Thompson
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McKinnon Secondary College principal Michael Kan, school captains Amelie and Jake and assistant principal Kellie Felmingham.

The Victorian schools where enrolments are booming

Enrolments have more than doubled at some schools over recent years and many others have also experienced rapid growth.

  • Alex Crowe
The differences between private and public schools are so stark they could be part of different industries altogether.

Allan’s school funding cuts pit underpaid teachers against underresourced students

At every turn, my little public school encountered funding barriers. Now, the government has tossed us into the “too hard” basket.

  • Elsie Flanagan-O'Neill
New parking restrictions on Willoby avenue in Glen Iris outside Caulfield Grammar school have not fixed the problem of congestion.

School parking stoush at Caulfield Grammar reignites as new rules floated

Efforts to ease pick-up and drop-off traffic around the Glen Iris private school appear to have failed, with parents and locals at loggerheads again.

  • Alex Crowe
Victorian budget 2025 will target the School Saving Bonus to families most in need.

$400 student bonus cut, but these schools won sought-after upgrades

The government will implement a numeracy check for year 1 students, target cost-of-living relief at those who need it most and build two new schools.

  • Noel Towell

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