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New public preschools to boost early learning access in Sydney’s north-west
The NSW Government has announced the construction of two new public preschools as part of a major infrastructure package to meet rising demand in Sydney’s rapidly growing north-west. Located in Gables and Box Hill, the preschools will support access to high-quality, fee-free early childhood education, co-located with new public primary schools for streamlined family access.
2025-07-04 08:30:36
by Fiona Alston

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International Montessori operator Cosmic Education Group to launch flagship centre in Mount Waverley
Cosmic Education Group, one of Asia’s largest operators of Montessori schools, is set to make its Australian debut with a premium 150-place childcare centre in Mount Waverley, Victoria.
2025-07-03 06:38:51
by Fiona Alston

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Hundreds of families across south-eastern New South Wales will soon gain greater access to high-quality, fee-free early childhood education
The NSW Government has awarded contracts for new preschools at Boorowa Central School, Moss Vale Public School, Queanbeyan East Public School and Queanbeyan South Public School.
2025-07-02 08:00:18
by Fiona Alston

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Western Bulldogs childcare arrangements spark backlash from parents
A prominent AFL club’s expansion into early childhood education has drawn criticism from some parents, who allege the move prioritises profits over families' needs.
2025-06-27 09:30:05
by Fiona Alston

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Cheaper Child Care delivers major cost of living relief, with more reform on the horizon
More than one million Australian families have seen a tangible reduction in the cost of early childhood education and care, two years into the Albanese Government’s Cheaper Child Care reforms.
2025-06-27 08:30:16
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Government launches sweeping reforms to improve safety and transparency in early learning
2025-06-30 10:02:40
by Fiona Alston

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WA approved provider fined $45,000 over bush excursion incident
2025-07-01 07:00:01
by Fiona Alston

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ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry
2025-07-02 07:47:14
by Fiona Alston