by Councillor Charles Jago Recently I visited Concord High School and was pleasantly surprised to see the upgrades that have been done in the last couple of years. I saw a new multi-use playing area, a new COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area), upgrade to the school tuckshop, new seating and tables, new toilets and much […]
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Liberal politicians always say that their party are the best economic managers. As this quick review of their past 10 years in power, both federally and in NSW shows – actually that is not the case. They just spin a better line and are better at hiding the truth. Money into roads The Liberals used
Best economy managers? Not these Liberals! Read More »
As of 15 July 2016 Eight days after the big day, Bill Shorten conceded defeat and Malcolm Turnbull was confirmed as continuing in his role as Prime Minister, having reached the necessary 76 seat majority to form government, and with support from three independents to govern. This election has been remarkable in a number of
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September 17, 2015 By John Kaye THE full and partial sale of Hunter TAFE campuses will raise more than $6million for the state government but potentially rob the region of a prosperous economic future, according to Greens MP John Kaye. ‘‘There’s no question theHunter has taken a fairly savage blow,’’ Dr Kaye said.‘‘For more
NEWCASTLE HERALD 15/9/15 – TAFE WARNING: SALE WILL “ROB REGION” Read More »
Low apprenticeship and traineeship completion rates, declining enrolments and rising shortages of key skills are warning signs that something is going badly wrong in a key sector of the state’s education provision. Department figures show there are 123,481 apprentices and trainees in NSW. Apprenticeships usually last between three and four years. Drop-out rates are high,
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