
YouGov poll: 83% say school funding should be a priority
‘Every school. Every child.’ public school funding campaign launches today
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Government funding increases are grossly unfair - they favour the most advantaged over the most disadvantaged
Government funding for private schools increased by six times that for public schools since 2009-10 according to new research by Save Our Schools. SOS National Convenor, Trevor Cobbold, said the heavy bias against public schools is grossly unfair.
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Choose to Challenge in 2021
International Women's Day is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
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SSTUWA opposes Year 1 phonics testing
Children in our public school system struggle with literacy for a range of reasons – anxiety, hunger, mental health concerns, neglect – any of these factors can affect a child’s capacity to learn. The task of identifying and managing the causes of learning difficulties can be complex, something which the proposal to introduce a phonics test in Year 1 fails to recognise.
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ME becomes WE - ME Bank accepts BOQ offer
ME Bank’s shareholders have unanimously agreed to accept a $1.325 billion all-cash offer from BOQ, one of Australia’s leading regional banks. The ME brand, people, operations, and Melbourne-based presence will be retained, reflecting BOQ’s multi-brand strategy and the commitment of both banks to retain their common customer-centric ethos and values.
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Western Teacher - State Election edition
Find out how to lock in the best outcomes for public education through your vote at the 13 March state election. Read the party platforms, our reaction and more.
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Federal government must ‘Rebuild with TAFE’ to create a positive future for all
The Australian Education Union (AEU) is calling on governments across the country to make TAFE their first priority as Australia looks to rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic and tackle the country’s skills crisis.
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SSTUWA welcomes spending, renews calls for additional teaching staff
The State School Teachers’ Union of Western Australia has welcomed the McGowan Government’s $355 million investment in infrastructure at WA schools, but highlighted that the need for additional teaching staff still remains.
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Put children first and properly resource education in the regions
As students, teachers, school leaders and other staff head back to regional and remote schools across the State, there are several issues which will follow them into the new school year.
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Why state schools need 500 more teachers over four years
The chaos and uncertainty caused by COVID-19 last year sharply brought into focus several areas of need in the Western Australian public education system.
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Bushfire relief: How you can help those in need
Australia is reeling as firefighters battle relentless blazes around the nation. Here’s how to help those affected by the devastation.
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Cyclone contingency plans should be in place
With the season’s first cyclone having formed off the North-West coast, businesses throughout the State have been reminded to ensure that contingency plans have been established and are in operation.
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ACTU ​statement on ongoing bushfire crisis
“Australian workers know the value of standing together, and this is more important than ever during this time of national crisis.
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