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'Gamechanger' reform to NSW preschools

Every child in NSW will get free play-based learning in the year before they start school, in a major shake-up of the education system from 2030.

AAP · Jun 15, 2022

Walgett parents fear for children only eligible to attend low-performing, 'violent' high school

There have been decades of serious problems and terrible outcomes at this outback town's only high school, but applications to attend other schools are being rejected.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

NSW and Victorian governments plan new free year of preschool schooling within a decade

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and his Victorian counterpart Daniel Andrews want to introduce a pre-kindergarten year for four- and five-year-olds within a decade.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

NSW teacher's wage booster simplified

NSW teachers may find it easier to increase their pay by applying for higher accreditation in changes that have been described as overdue and a distraction.

AAP · May 15, 2022

NSW premier, teachers meet to share ideas

The NSW premier and education minister have met with teachers from around the state to hear ideas on how to improve learning outcomes.

AAP · May 12, 2022

NSW teachers strike over pay and conditions for second time in six months

Thousands of public school teachers marched through the Sydney CBD as part of their 24-hour industrial action over wages and conditions.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Teachers to strike despite plea from NSW government to delay industrial action

NSW public school teachers will walk off the job for the second time in five months on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022

NSW teachers to strike on Wednesday after failed bid by government to placate union over pay rises

Teachers across NSW remain committed to walking off the job tomorrow after the state government delays negotiations on wages until after June's state budget.

ABC News · May 3, 2022

NSW teachers' strike to go ahead

NSW public school teachers will strike on Wednesday despite government assurances it will address frontline public sector workers' pay in next month's budget.

AAP · May 3, 2022

Unions point to 5.1% inflation in calls for NSW government to drop public service wage cap

Teachers are calling for pay rises of between 5% and 7.5% to address shortages and increased overtime

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022