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Recent headlines . . .
Students reportedly allowed to row in unsafe lake
ACT - The ACT Rowing Association has allegedly allowed 1,000 students to row in Lake Burley Griffin, despite the water's high levels of blue-green algae potentially causing a health risk.
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Private school enrolments may fall
NATIONAL - The number of parents electing to send their child to a private school may drop due to the economic environment and the cost of enrolment.
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Town won't tolerate bullies
QLD - Lismore is banding together to eliminate bullying after two students committed suicide, seven years apart, after being bullied.
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Group of Eight condemns Bradley review recommendations
NATIONAL - The Bradley review recommendations, which include a voucher system that would let students attend whichever university accepts them, has been criticised by the Group of Eight, as it will 'not sustain quality higher education and university research'.
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Enrolments key focus for Australian of the Year
NATIONAL - Academic and Australian of the Year, Professor Mick Dodson, has pledged to use his profile to focus on education and see every Australian child enrolled in school for 2010.
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Discussion on new funds
ACT - Leaders from Canberra's schools have met with Education Minister Andrew Barr to discuss how to spend the funds from the Rudd Government's stimulus package.
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International students flock to La Trobe
VIC - La Trobe University's Bendigo campus has announced that international student admissions have jumped by 40 per cent.
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Amalgamations considered
TAS - There is pressure on the Tasmanian Government to amalgamate up to 90 schools in order to obtain the most benefit from the stimulus package.
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Opinion . . .
Making a great idea happen
NATIONAL - Bill Deane has said that he fully supports Professor Mick Dodson's plan to have all children enrolled in school by 2010 and calls on the Rudd Government to 'get it started'.
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Good News . . .
A fresh idea
QLD - Fanborough State School has been given $60,000 to help educate students on the benefits of eating fresh food.
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International . . .
Teacher suspended for removing crucifix
ITALY - Teacher, Franco Coppoli, has been suspended from teaching for one month after students complained that he removed a crucifix that was on display in the classroom.
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High hopes for new cycling program
MALAYSIA - The Youth and Sports Ministry have announced that cycling will become a core sport in schools, with hopes that one day the country will produce an Olympic cycling champion.
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