Federal, state and territory education ministers has vowed to fix chronic funding shortfalls in public schools, but who will share the cost of closing a funding gap worth an estimated $6.6bn a year is still yet to be determined. Ministers began negotiations for the next National Schools Reform Agreement (NRSA)Continue Reading
There has been scathing reaction following the sensational news that Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews was resigning from the post he has held for nine years. The 48th Premier of Victoria announced his decision at a snap press conference today describing the job as the “honour and privilege of my life”.Continue Reading
With Australia’s richest couple confirming the end of their 31-year marriage, Nicola Forrest becomes the country’s second-wealthiest woman — but their three glamorous children will still miss out on most of the family’s $35 billion fortune. Mining billionaires Andrew and Nicola Forrest said in a shock announcement late on WednesdayContinue Reading
A one billion dollar pledge to upgrade and open a swath of new public schools, focusing on Western and south west Sydney, has been unveiled by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet. The $1.2bn fund would boost would cover major upgrades in Winston Hills Primary, Clovelly Primary and build new high schoolsContinue Reading
Die-hard Labor supports were eager to hear the Opposition’s plan for the state, as the party’s campaign for the 2023 state election officially launched on Sunday. To the cheers of a packed out crowd, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dished out jabs at the “Noalition” government, while Chris Minns wooed votersContinue Reading