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'No surprise': 10k lessons missed daily in NSW schools

The NSW education minister has been accused of relying solely on a pay rise to help with the recruitment of teachers amid persistent staff shortages.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023

Up to $60k on offer to switch to teaching in NSW

People with industry experience in high-demand subject areas will be offered up to $60,000 to take up teaching in NSW while locals could access half of that.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

NSW students 'might actually socialise' after phone ban

Teenagers at NSW government high schools are being forced to ditch their mobile phones in the hope it will raise academic standards and encourage socialising.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023

Temps and casuals flock to permanent teaching roles

Almost 5500 casual and temporary NSW public school teachers have accepted offers to convert to permanent positions, with plans for even more.

AAP · Jun 19, 2023

Likely NSW speaker Greg Piper wants to bring ‘bear pit’ out of the gutter

Exclusive: Independent MP says findings of scathing Broderick workplace culture review should be addressed ‘quickly’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023

Violence in NSW schools prompts rethink on suspensions

The number of violent assaults in NSW schools has surged in the past decade, prompting the government to consider changing its approach to student discipline.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Mobile phone ban in NSW public high schools to start in late 2023

The new state government says a ban on mobile phones during school hours will start from Term 4.

ABC News · Apr 2, 2023

NSW Labor fails to win majority in election as Terrigal and Holsworthy called for Liberal party

Labor falls short of a majority government in New South Wales as two of the remaining three seats go to the Liberal party — now only Ryde remains in doubt.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

Record postal votes delay NSW election results

NSW's election result won't be finalised for at least another three weeks, with a record number of postal votes still being tallied and a lack of staff to

The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023

Government to wait on Gareth Ward's possible parliament suspension until after Kiama vote

Independent Gareth Ward, the predicted winner of the seat of Kiama, pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse charges and says he should not be suspended from parliament.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023