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February 1, 2012
It took two tough years after a huge local campaign to get the Gillard Government to finally reinstate Youth Allowance for all eligible country students late last year.
Students from regional Australia are now eligible to apply for the allowance regardless of being in either the so called ‘outer’ or ‘inner’ regional zones.
“Many students from regional areas have it tough. Often they stop going t... Click here for full story
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January 30, 2012
The NAPLAN 2011 that tests all Year 3,5,7 and 9 children confirms that the gaps in achievement between schools and the best and poorest students are getting wider and there has only been little improvement in literacy and numeracy since the test’s introduction.
Dr Sharman Stone, Federal Member for Murray said that the Gillard government continues to get its educational priorities wrong.
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January 30, 2012
Young sporting champions from the Murray electorate were presented with certificates for grants of $500 today to meet the costs associated with competing at the highest levels.
Dr Sharman Stone, Federal Member for Murray presented the awards to the nine young people under the Local Sporting Champions Grants offered by the Australian Sports Commission.
“I congratulate the following fine young peo... Click here for full story
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