The bizarre response of the Western Australian government to recent fatal shark attacks has attracted widespread international condemnation as irrational, unscientific, contrary to Commonwealth covenants in regard to protected species, and entirely futile in preventing fatalities due to adverse interactions…
Category: Education
New School Marks Growth in Australind
In March 2012 the State Government recognised pressure of student numbers on Parkfield and Kingston Primary Schools with the announcement of a new school in the Treendale area. Work is now due to commence on the new school following today’s…
Rebuild of Harvey Agricultural College Complete
Education Minister Peter Collier today officially opened the WA College of Agriculture – Harvey, following a $26.4million rebuild, the first since it opened in the 1950’s. “These agricultural education facilities are unsurpassed across the country and are now all within…
School Withers No More
A name change for a Bunbury Primary School marks a back to nature playing area for the children, and a $1.6 million safe-house for teachers and staff, just in case the kids turn feral. Education Minister Liz Constable officially named…
Work Scheduled for East Dalyellup School
Work will start on construction of a new primary school at East Dalyellup in February 2012, Education Minister Liz Constable announced today. Dr Constable said the $14.7million school would be built on a 3.5 hectare previous farm site at Crystal…
Bunbury High Heritage Listed
Heritage Minister John Castrilli said the listing of the Bunbury Senior High School recognised the school’s commitment to providing education to the South-West for nearly 90 years. “The Bunbury Senior High School was officially opened in 1923 by Premier Sir…
First For Australind School
Kingston Primary School in Australind is reported to be the first Australian School to receive a grant through the HP Catalyst Initiative, a global scheme to boost science; maths and technology education; and teacher training across the world. Principal of…
Tourism Trumps Education in Bunbury
Councillors in Bunbury last night voted to promote tourism over education by supporting the development of a Hotel immediately opposite Bunbury Senior High School. Local residents objecting to the proposal claim that the City is paying lipservice to Liveable Neighbourhoods,…
Surf and Study
The ASP Australasian Pro Junior circuit has taken South West surfing ace Matt Baldock to Tahiti. The talented athlete has been juggling surfing with studies at Bunbury’s Edith Cowan University and coaching duties at Josh Palmateer’s Surf Academy. If a…