Student support prioritised as states eye more cash
Pressure is mounting on the federal government to stump up more for public schools as regional results go backwards and training teachers proves challenging.
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NSW teachers enraged by pay decision
NSW teachers say a pay decision handed down by the industrial umpire has delivered an insulting pay cut to the state's teachers.
Queensland teachers to be best paid under new inflation-busting government offer
A one-off bonus payment to guard against rising inflation has been included in the latest pay offer being considered by Queensland teachers.
Striking teachers march to NSW parliament
Striking NSW public and private school teachers have marched in Sydney, united in their call for "More than Thanks" as they campaign for better pay.
Deal on table to end NSW rail dispute
The NSW government has agreed to spend $264 million on train safety modifications to end a dispute with unions, but industrial action by drivers will continue.