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You can’t be what you can’t see: improvement needed to careers education in secondary schools
Careers education in Australia’s schools is grossly inadequate, according to a new report by the National Youth Commission Australia. The report cites young people's negative experiences, such as not being provided with adequate classes or information on career options or pathways post-secondary school education.
2022 Kempsey Show Young Woman of the Year Competition
For the 2022 Kempsey Show Young Woman of the Year Competition we have a fantastic array of young women entered across the three categories: seniors, teens and juniors.
Green future with local candidate
Born and raised in Lismore, 22-year-old Kashmir Miller is proud to be The Greens candidate for the seat of Page in the 2022 Federal Election. After experiencing the catastrophic floods which devastated Northern NSW, Ms Miller said during the past month locals have “watched the climate catastrophe arrive in our communities and our homes.”
First meeting of 2022 Regional Youth Taskforce
New members of the third annual Regional Youth Taskforce have met for the first time at Dubbo Zoo to discuss important issues affecting young people in regional NSW. The taskforce provides policy and operational advice to the NSW Government to advance the needs of young people in the bush.
Grace follows in great grandmother’s footsteps
Over 30 years ago Lockhart resident Jean Urquhart competed in the final of the State Rich Fruit Cake Competition held at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show and now this year her great granddaughter Grace Cox is following in her great grandmother’s footsteps.
Plans to establish a local university hub gain support
Plans for a Regional University Centre in Port Lincoln are gaining momentum, with the City of Port Lincoln supporting a proposal for a local university hub. Offering a range of tertiary education options, a university hub would fill a gap in the local and regional education market, providing options for residents to study locally.
Hit the critter trail these school holidays
The April school holidays are almost here, and with it brings the return of the Critter Trail on Chapman: an interactive experience for young detectives. Coordinated by the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG), the Critter Trail is a series of art pieces along the CBD portion of Chapman Road depicting critters that have ‘borrowed’ art from the City’s Collection.
Rockfest
Congratulations to David Berkman and the team of Rockfest for putting on a great show for the Island this year.
Pixie Hanson wins at NSW Surf Life Saving Championships
Luke & Dani. For those of you who remember Pixie Hanson running laps of the airstrip before school (with Elsie, Millie, Ruby and Gale), or charging down Intermediate Hill, or blitzing the LHICS cross country race, you may have wondered why she was always moving faster than the rest of us.
Police active with Ampilatwatja students
Pam Dillon. Students from Ampilatwatja school have been fine tuning their tee-ball and softball skills with Barkly Region Sports Coordinator recently ... The Arlpara Police visited and were keen to be involved in playing softball and are looking forward to returning every week to participate in physical activity with the school students.
Surfing serves top snowboarder well
Serena Kirby. Extreme snowboarder Henry Edmondson has surprised everyone with his recent results on the international junior Freeride circuit. Henry, 16, is ranked among the top 40 junior freeriders in the world after competing in several events in France in January.
Warren Chamber Music Festival’s Education Week, 3-7 May 2022
Warren Chamber Music Festival's Education Week takes place 3-7 May 2022 in Warren. Education Week aims to create an immersive and inspiring environment, providing no less than 12 opportunities for music making and learning.
Tantanoola gymnasium relocation plan
Sheryl Lowe. The small regional community of Tantanoola in the South East of South Australia has big plans to move their almost one-million-dollar school gymnasium a few hundred metres across a couple of country roads to the town’s sporting complex. We have the skills in our community to do this, Tantanoola local Mr. Peter Altschwager told The News, we just need permission ... Local students were educated at the once vibrant school for 139 years but with recent declining numbers, the Education Minister John Gardner decided to close the school in 2020.
Top accolades for NHS design students
Narranders High School 2021 HSC Industrial Technology and Design and Technology students Amelia Gillespie and Lauren Wickes have won accolades for their work in the Student Category Maker of the Year awards presented by Carbatec.
Know your local – Adisson Chapman
Growing up he dreamed of being a train driver, and at the age of 26 he is well on his way to realising that dream. “I was brainwashed to love trains early on,” Adisson laughs. “This is the dream job.”
NARS Series to kick off at Strathalbyn
The next generation of Australian riding talent will be on show across the country in March when the National Apprentice Race Series kicks off at Strathalbyn next Wednesday ... "It is a fantastic opportunity for the apprentices to experience different tracks, build connections in other states and be rewarded for their hard work and dedication throughout the year": Briony Moore, Racing SA Apprentice Academy Master.
Victorian Blue Light Youth Camp gets the green light
You may have noticed the Victorian Blue Light Youth Camp (VBLYC) in Maldon is back in action, with trails of kids in high-vis vests riding their bikes along the streets of Maldon ... “We’re now starting a new program for 16 to 24-year-olds which will work with young people who are disengaged from education, training, community or employment" : Jonathon Mitchell, Executive GM.
Library open to all
Gabrielle Duykers. Members of the public can now step foot inside the Naracoorte library following the opening of its doors last week. The $2.38 million library, located at 93 Smith Street, has seen the former Naracoorte Herald building transform into a much-needed central community space.
Tuning in to see our local talent
Emma Pritchard. Close to 300 attendees filled the Maclean Bowling Club on February 26 as the venue hosted the highly anticipated local music festival Clarence Tunes ... “Everyone who was there on the night was really happy and said it was crazy good" : Organiser, Nash Crofton.
Oarsome sight as Grafton hosts CHS Championships
Emma Pritchard. Local rowers made a splash on the Clarence River last week when the Grafton Rowing Club hosted the 2022 Combined High Schools (CHS) Rowing Championships. Blessed with a mixture of sunshine and light showers during the two-day event, 162 athletes took to the waters of the Clarence River.
St Gregs comes to LHI
LHI welcomed St Gregory’s College to the island last week to celebrate our annual Discovery Day. Assistant Principal, Mr. Joel Weekes, and Director of Boarding, Mr. Luke Morrissey travelled to the island to represent the College. LHI currently has 6 young men boarding at St Gregory’s in grades 8 through to 11, and a long history of young men attending the College from the island.
Gomeroi Nation Tour
“To be able to tour where my people have walked for thousands of years gives me a feeling that no other show has. This is for my old people, my mob, my ancestors watching over us”: Gomeroi rapper, Kobie Dee.
