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SA primary school principals' association query free public school policy
A peak body for primary school principals says it is worried abolishing public school fees will see more money flow to wealthier schools, but the SA education minister says all parents were “doing it tough” and federal funding would go to addressing inequality. Source link
Regional residents call for fairer share of WA's public transport services
Despite living in a city of more than 40,000 people, 85-year-old Jan Whalan faces an hour’s trip on her mobility scooter to get to the shops. Source link
Seafood industry pleads for public to buy local for Easter as fuel costs bite
Seafood operators are struggling to stay afloat, with the nation’s biggest wild-caught tuna and swordfish company confirming it is shutting up shop. Source link
ASX jumps on back of massive Wall St rally amid war end hopes — as it happened
Wall Street ends a weak month with a massive gain, as investors eye a possible end to US military action in Iran, and Australian shares follow. Source link
One of Australia's biggest 'giveaway' clubs has its licence cancelled
RS Rewards claims to have given away more than $10 million worth of cars, houses and cash. But its licence has just been cancelled. Source link
Free dental clinic changes lives in cost-of-living crisis
Demand is high for an Adelaide dental program that offers free services to patients who have experienced homelessness or who have trouble accessing conventional care. Source link
Anger at developer's plan to build $10m mansion on illegally cleared land
A property developer who illegally cut down hundreds of native trees has lodged a new plan to build a lavish $10 million, six-bedroom mansion in Sydney’s south. Source link
Calls for tourism lease of world heritage area island to be cancelled
A private developer who wants to build a standing camp on an island in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area tells the ABC he has requested another lease extension, amid an outcry from the Tasmanian Greens. Source link
House prices rise everywhere besides Sydney and Melbourne
There is a significant divide between property price growth in major cities as buyers weigh up interest rate hikes and geopolitical tensions. Source link
Train services in south-east Qld to be disrupted due to industrial action
Queensland commuters have been warned to expect disruptions to train services on Wednesday as workers take industrial action over a “bargaining dispute”. Source link