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Hunter schools in line for part of $1.4 billion budget boost

Multiple Hunter schools are earmarked for cash.

Newcastle Herald

NSW public teachers poised to be among the best paid in the nation under new deal

Starting salaries will rise from $75,791 to $85,000 under agreement expected to be finalised this week

The Guardian - AU

12 per cent salary increase a 'change in the right direction' for teachers

'There's a been a reset and that will create a pathway forward.'

Newcastle Herald

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Labor 'crystal clear' Medowie will have public high school by 2027

The $53 million facility will be the first public high school in the area.

Newcastle Herald

'Don't wait until it's too late': Breast screening record set

'We are forecasting more Hunter locals to reach out to us.'

Newcastle Herald

Date set for scrapping NSW public sector wage cap

Teachers, nurses and paramedics are closer to pay rises, with the NSW government to axe the long-standing public sector wages cap in September.

AAP

'The best possible start': at-home care program for Hunter families

The expansion will include Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

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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

The Hunter schools in line for more permanent teachers in Term 3

The NSW government says it is getting started on its key '10,000 teachers' election promise.

Newcastle Herald

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

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

Vale John Olsen

Violence in NSW state schools has surged by 50% in the past decade, and celebrated Australian painter John Olsen has died aged 95.

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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

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.

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The New Daily

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

ABC News

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.

AAP

Labor pushes on as more NSW seats fall to Libs, indies

Labor's prospects of forming a majority government in NSW are dimming with Premier Chris Minns voicing frustration about the pace of the vote count.

AAP

Budget 'black hole' barbs as NSW leaders face off

Budget black hole barbs were traded as the NSW premier and his Labor opponent took part in the first televised debate of the election campaign.

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Women's lobby lays out policy demands ahead of NSW poll

Less than three weeks out from the NSW state election, a women's rights group has urged NSW political parties to do more to close the gender gap.

The New Daily

Sydney-Newcastle high-speed rail plan looks like it’s been shunted aside

Reports the NSW government will dump plans for a fast train from Sydney to Newcastle haven't exactly been denied by Premier Perrottet.

Newcastle Herald

Labor promises new high school for Huntlee

"A Labor government will deliver a high school for this community," the party's Upper Hunder candidate said.

ABC News

State Labor promise $400 million education 'top-up' fund for Gonski reforms

The NSW opposition is planning to move ahead with school Gonski funding, injecting $400 million into the plan, if they are elected in March.

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor pledges $400m for education to ‘end the war on teachers’ if elected

Education Future Fund will aim to address underfunding of public schools by hiring more teachers and making intensive tutoring program permanent

The Canberra Times

Former Raiders captain promises expanded schools if Labor wins NSW election

Monaro candidate pitches new schools in election bid.

The Guardian - AU

HSC fail: NSW investigates how Higher School Certificate results published early

NSW education minister Sarah Mitchell blames ‘IT issue’ and says she asked Education Standards Authority for an explanation

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