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Melissa Meehan

Teachers pocket $50k bonus as they move between regions

Victoria's Targeted Financial Incentives program aims to attract teachers to regional schools. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

A $50,000 incentive to lure teachers to regional areas is lining the pockets of intrepid teachers who principals say are moving from town to town to reap the financial rewards.

But an inquiry into the state education system in Victoria has recommended the government ditch the payments and think of ways to retain loyal and long-term staff instead.

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