The NSW government has left the door open to a royal commission ahead of a crucial meeting of cabinet on violence against women and children.
NSW and Victoria claim that onerous reporting conditions tied to the proposed 2.5 per cent funding increase will only add to pressures on teachers.
States are accusing the federal government of shortchanging students as they seek a 5 per cent increase in school funding from the Commonwealth.
Lindfield East and Maroubra Junction Public are among the schools gaining new classes for gifted students,while others will have their OC intakes halved.
High potential and gifted education is available in only half the state’s schools,but Education Minister Prue Car plans to change that.
Deputy Premier Prue Car has criticised teachers for wearing the Palestinian scarf in schools,saying classrooms are not places for political activism.
One day in 2020,Penrith was the hottest place on earth. Now a new swimming spot is officially due to open – just in time for summer.
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High school intake areas from Dulwich Hill to Bankstown and Kogarah have been expanded to unlock access to co-ed public high schools for children starting year 7 in 2025.
Students living in Sydney’s southern and eastern suburbs will have access to new co-educational high schools from 2025.
The price tag,which came without detail,provides an assessment of the likely cost of Labor’s decision to abolish the Coalition’s cap on wage growth for public sector workers.