Special needs school funding crisis deepens
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
A landmark court ruling has exposed systemic issues with NSW Police strip search practices, prompting urgent calls for reform and raising serious human rights concerns.
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New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new body, and remove private schools' tax breaks to invest billions in state schools.
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Transport for NSW proposes slashing speed limits to 30km/h in Sydney's CBD and inner-city villages like Surry Hills and Darlinghurst in a bold move to drastically reduce pedestrian accidents and fatalities.
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An explosive investigation reveals a covert government rating system for abuse allegations in NSW childcare centres, deliberately withheld from parents and the public.
The NSW Liberal Party faces an existential crisis after a catastrophic by-election defeat in Kiama. With a 25% swing against them, questions mount over Mark Speakman's leadership and the party's future direction.
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Sydney is battling a severe weather onslaught with torrential rain and destructive winds causing widespread disruption, flash flooding, and perilous conditions for commuters. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as the city braces for more cha
A major dam has failed in New South Wales, forcing the urgent evacuation of a regional town as flash flooding sweeps through the Northern Tablelands. Emergency services issue severe weather warnings.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum reform, teacher recruitment, and breaking down class barriers.
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NSW Opposition accuses Premier Chris Minns of dodging democratic process after he voted against establishing a committee to examine the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party's contentious hunting legislation.
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