Radford College Board Exodus After 23% Fee Hike

Leading education expert Barney Dalgarno resigns from Radford College's board, citing reputational damage concerns over a hefty 23% fee increase for 2026. The school defends the move as necessary amid rising costs.

Copper Thieves Hit Minmi Football Club Twice

Minmi Football Club in Newcastle has been struck twice by copper thieves, leaving the community without running water and jeopardising pre-season training and upcoming games.

Teacher's Maternity Shoot Before Child Abuse Arrest

Naomi Tekea Craig, a teacher charged with child sex offences, participated in a maternity photoshoot in Fremantle just days before her arrest, raising questions about her activities prior to detention.

NSW $50 Kids Vouchers Help Families Save on Activities

A new round of $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers is available in NSW from January 15, 2026, helping eligible families cover costs for sports, arts, and cultural activities for children aged 4.5 to 18.

Music Education Benefits All Ages at Fretvision

Discover how Fretvision Music Tuition provides personalised music education for students of all ages, offering cognitive, emotional, and social benefits through individual and group lessons.

Elderly Woman Investigated for Alleged Plant Thefts

A 73-year-old woman is assisting police after allegedly stealing plants from a Lake Macquarie business garden eight times in less than a month and listing them for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

Ex-cop trades badge for toolkit in career change

A former NSW police prosecutor with 14 years' service has swapped law enforcement for carpentry, finding greater satisfaction in building structures and achieving work-life balance through TAFE NSW training.

School Zones Active Before Students Return

NSW school zones are back in effect from January 27, despite most students not returning until early February. Lake Macquarie Council rangers are patrolling to enforce parking rules and speed limits.

Cairns Students Start at Edge Hill State School

Primary school students in Cairns have embarked on their first day at the newly opened Edge Hill State School, marking a significant milestone for the local community and education sector.

Teacher Pleads Guilty to Student Abuse Charges

A former teacher at a Perth school has pleaded guilty to multiple child abuse charges, including sexual offences involving a student, with the case revealing disturbing details of the alleged misconduct.

Doctors Push for Mandatory School Sunscreen Time

Hundreds of medical professionals are urging the federal government to mandate sunscreen reapplication in schools, proposing a five-minute lunchtime routine to protect children from UV radiation during peak hours.

School Zones Back in Force Across Hunter for New Year

With the new academic year commencing, school zones are once again active across the Hunter Region. Motorists are reminded to adhere to reduced speed limits during designated hours to ensure student safety.

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