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Application lodged to allow Saturday trading at vacant ECEC site
A proposal to extend the operating days of a previously approved early childhood education and care (ECEC) service in Bli Bli, Queensland, has been lodged with Sunshine Coast Council, potentially paving the way for expanded access to early learning in a fast-growing community.
2025-07-08 08:00:34
by Fiona Alston
Economics
Provider
Childcare properties continue strong run in national commercial auction series
Childcare properties have continued to perform strongly in commercial property auctions, with early learning centres accounting for several standout sales in Burgess Rawson’s latest three-day portfolio event, which concluded in Brisbane with a total of $34 million in sales and a 100 per cent clearance rate.
2025-07-04 11:00:52
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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Workforce
NSW invests in co-located public preschools to improve early learning access and transitions
The Minns Labor Government will deliver a record $9 billion over four years for school infrastructure as part of the 2025–26 Budget continuing its commitment to rebuilding public education in NSW.
2025-06-17 09:46:44
by Fiona Alston
Economics
Provider
Workforce
1000 new free preschool places to open in the Hunter, NSW Government announces
A major investment in public preschools is set to create 1,000 new places for young children across the Hunter region, as part of the NSW Government’s plan to expand access to free early learning.
2025-06-16 09:17:36
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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Research
The ‘3 day guarantee’ for childcare starts next year. The challenge could be finding quality care
One of the Albanese government’s headline election policies was a “three-day guarantee” for childcare.
2025-05-29 10:22:18
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