Education
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Wentworth preschool revamp is taking shape
WENTWORTH’S Long Day Care Centre is edging closer to completion. The Murray Street project is revamping the existing preschool site to accommodate a new entrance…
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La Trobe University open day offers prize bonus
LA TROBE University Mildura campus will hold its open day on Wednesday, August 10, from 4pm to 7pm. The free event is an opportunity to explore…
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Uncertainties link science and writing, says author
AUSTRALIAN author Yumna Kassab shared her writing wisdom with St Joseph’s College literature students on Friday as a part of the Mildura Writers Festival. Kassab,…
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Native creatures on show at Mildura Central
NATIVE creatures took over Mildura Central last week as EnviroEdu raised awareness of the region’s highly threatened species. Running throughout the first week of the…
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Shortages ‘awful on the students’, say striking teachers
CRISIS-level staff shortages in the Far West region drove teachers in New South Wales to protest Thursday morning at the Coomealla Club. In their second…
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NSW teachers to strike over staff shortages
NSW teachers are gearing up to protest staffing shortages at their school tomorrow, in reply to a budget they say does not adequately address their…
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Mildura Primary celebrates NAIDOC Week
MILDURA Primary School celebrated NAIDOC Week on Thursday, aiming to keep the culture “strong and alive”. With a range of activities running on the day,…
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Kids rev up for school show and shine
IRYMPLE Secondary College students were treated to a Show and Shine on Thursday, hosted by the school’s own automotive class. With a range of vehicles…
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Creative sparks fly on trailer project
WHEN challenged to build something he could use, Werrimull P-12 student Dawson Kay built himself a motorbike trailer. Described as a real outdoors guy, who…
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Arts and young minds unite for NAIDOC Week
STUDENTS consulted local elders and gave up their recess time to create a stunning new Indigenous mural at Merbein P-10 to celebrate NAIDOC Week. The…
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School strengthens ties to employers
MILDURA Senior College hopes to strengthen connections between the school, its students and local industries, staging an industry information night last Wednesday. Held in the…
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SuniTAFE tips overseas influx
SUNITAFE are expecting to see an influx of new international students step foot on campus, with the next semester of studies set to start in…