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VCE exams boss Kylie White resigns after more than 56 tests affected by Victorian ‘cheat sheet’ bungle

Education minister refuses to rule out taking marks off students found to have used hidden text in exam guides in their answers

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024

Half of year 12 exams impacted by blunder, boss resigns

Victoria's year 12 exam blunder has claimed its first scalp, after half of the tests were impacted by an error that allowed students to preview questions.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Education Minister Has Ordered A Full Review Of VCAA After Major Mess Up This Year

Education Minister Ben Carroll has ordered a full review of the VCE exam process after the VCAA's latest mishap.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 15, 2024

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Final exams blunder prompts government review

The education minister says Victoria's students "deserve better" after reports emerged that those sitting VCE exams could find hidden questions in sample tests.

AAP · Nov 14, 2024

Coles and Woolworths face class actions over claims misleading promotions deceived customers – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024

Blunder didn't compromise final exams, authority says

Victoria's examinations authority has denied Year-12 exams were compromised by a sample papers blunder caused by human error.

AAP · Nov 14, 2024

‘Not acceptable’: accidental inclusion of year 12 exam content in VCE guides criticised by government

VCAA says material ‘inadvertently included’ after it emerged students found hidden text on seemingly blank pages

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024

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‘Hold your little ones really tight’: how an ordinary Melbourne primary school pick-up turned to tragedy

Auburn South primary school community mourns car crash victim Jack Davey, 11, as four students remain in hospital

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2024

Mother picking up child from school crashes car through fence killing 11-year-old boy

The vehicle struck an outdoor table where five children were seated

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Shock and grief as boy, 11, dies and four children injured after car crashes through Melbourne school fence

Victorian premier says ‘dark shadow’ has been cast over city after collision at Auburn South primary school in Hawthorn East

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2024

Victorian Government To Weed Out ‘Andrew Tate-Types’ As Part Of Updated Teaching Program

“More and more, we are seeing unhealthy masculinity on the internet and in our classrooms."

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 17, 2024

Influence of ‘Andrew Tate-types’ to be targeted in Victorian schools as government rolls out new materials

Respectful relationships content will teach students how to recognise hate speech and coercive control, education minister Ben Carroll says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2024

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Students moved to rented office building in response to overcrowding at Melbourne public school

Victorian government defends ‘temporary’ campus for University High year 9 pupils amid increase in enrolments

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2024

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AAP · Sep 15, 2024

Victoria digs its heels in over public school funding

Victoria has dug in its heels over an offer from the federal government on public school funding, arguing the Commonwealth should fill a known shortfall.

AAP · Jul 5, 2024

Private school boy bailed after fatal crash charges

A 17-year-old boy has been released on bail after being charged over a crash in Melbourne's inner east that killed a 28-year-old man.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024

‘We failed to keep these children safe’: Victorian government to apologise for sexual abuse at public schools

Premier Jacinta Allan acknowledges the state’s education department failed to listen when children spoke out

AAP · Jun 18, 2024

'Bittersweet': truth-telling for abuse in state schools

A formal apology will be made to victims of sexual abuse in state-run schools in Victoria after the government conceded it failed to protect them.

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AAP · Jun 14, 2024

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Indigenous children are being denied educational opportunities, with teachers and students facing culturally unsafe environments, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · May 28, 2024

'No guarantee' of airport line deal before 2026 poll

Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has tamped down optimism of ending a deadlock over Melbourne's stalled airport rail project.

AAP · May 27, 2024

Labor could bend on airport rail if $7b offer stands

The Victorian government is willing to look at shifting its stance on an underground airport train station if it is privately funded, the deputy premier says.

AAP · May 17, 2024

'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan's speeches to the Victorian Labor faithful have been overshadowed by pro-Palestine protesters.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024

Seven boss departs – as it happened

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AAP · Mar 22, 2024

Vic government admits to stamp duty hardship

Victoria's deputy premier has acknowledged stamp duty is an obstacle for first home buyers, amid signals the state government is open to major reform.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

Public schools up ante on Vic funding deal with feds

Principals have descended on Victoria's parliament to call on the state government not to sign a Commonwealth funding deal that short-changes public schools.

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