Government announces opening of new primary school in East Perth in 2029

A new inner-city primary school is set to open in 2029 after the state government pledged to push ahead with the project despite a conflict with the City of Perth over the location. But the council sharply criticized this move. Mayor Basil Zempilas accused the government of “practically stealing the land.”

Teenage hooligans in stolen cars cause chaos at Canberra school

Australian Capital Territory police have charged a 16-year-old boy with multiple offences after he and two other teenagers allegedly drove at police in a stolen car and later performed burnouts outside two schools. On Friday 9 August, at around 1.10pm, police observed a stolen white BMW hatchback driving dangerously on Mugga Lane.

Minister for Early Childhood Education officially opens new KindiLink building at Katanning Primary School

The red ribbon was officially cut to open Katanning's long-awaited new KindiLink facility, offering families a unique, hands-on early childhood education experience. Minister for Early Childhood Education Sabine Winton officially opened Katanning Primary School’s purpose-built KindiLink facility during a ceremony on 9 July with school staff, students, KindiLink families and representatives from the County of … Read more

Most teachers want to leave school before retirement

Most public school teachers see no future in their profession. Seven out of ten say they do not believe they will be able to stay in the profession until retirement. Mid-career professionals are the most unsure about whether to stay or quit, according to a survey of 8,000 public school teachers, principals and other education … Read more