Current school hours are a relic of a sexist, bygone era and should be extended to 6pm to empower mothers, a NSW Liberal MP says. Jordan Lane used his inaugural speech to outline his vision to restructure school days, saying it would ease the load on parents and teachers and produce more-rounded children through after-class … [Read more…]
Chris Dawson’s alleged victim has emotionally pleaded “I don’t make these things up” after her timeline of her first sexual activity with the former teacher was brought into question in court. Dawson, a former teacher and Newtown Jets rugby league player, is standing trial in NSW District Court accused of engaging in sexual activities with … [Read more…]
Madeleine Smith/Daily Mining Gazette A view inside the CCISD greenhouse. From noon to 3 p.m. today students will be selling their starters and seedlings outside the CCISD building on Hecla St. in Hancock. Copper Country ISD students’ summer plant sale is up and running. The sale will be today from 12:00 p.m. … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year again. The time when Yakima Police say they expect to see robberies at area convenience stores and other businesses. Traditionally the robberies increase in the summer months and before major holidays. In fact Yakima Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Cruisin’ Coffee business at 32nd and West Nob Hill … [Read more…]
A Liberal MP has used his maiden speech to propose a controversial move to extend school hours to 6pm. Member for Ryde, Jordan Lane was elected to his seat in NSW parliament in March and issued his maiden speech on Thursday. He used his opening address to parliament to introduce the controversial bid to alter … [Read more…]
Western Sydney University is the world’s top institution for sustainability after taking out first place in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings. The university claimed the overall top honour on Thursday evening, beating out the University of Manchester in second spot and Canada’s Queen’s University in third. The rankings, now in their fifth year, measure … [Read more…]
HAMPSHIRE County Council has pledged to lobby the government for greater support for families with school-age children in the face of the escalating cost of living crisis. At the council’s recent annual general meeting, it was highlighted how the cost of living pressures are impacting families, particularly in relation to school meals and uniforms. Council … [Read more…]
Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation recently recognized partner Compeer Financial as an Emerald Clover Sponsor, donating over $30,000 annually. Compeer has been an ardent 4-H supporter for more than 20 years. “Giving back is one way Compeer Financial champions the hopes and dreams of rural America,” said Compeer Senior … [Read more…]
We all have those words that we still struggle to spell, and according to new Google data, folks in Indiana can’t remember how to spell one word more than others…and it’s not even that hard to spell. Back in elementary school, we had spelling tests every week. I can remember having to write each word … [Read more…]
Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. Terry and Denise Woods, owners of Highfield Farm Dairy in the Town of Linn, will be guest presenters at the Fontana Public Library’s June Dairy Month-themed “Cheese, Please!” program on cheese and cheese-making in Wisconsin. The free adult education program, which will include recipes and cheese sampling, will … [Read more…]