100 years ago the guns fell silent
22 Nov 2018
At this month's Remembrance Day service in Mooroopna on the 100th anniversary of Armistice, local historian Adrian Ambrose shared moving stories and reflections of our local contribution to World War I. Here...
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La Trobe University Graduation - My Occasional Address
20 Apr 2018
It was a honour to be asked to give the Occasional Address at this year's La Trobe University Graduation in Shepparton. I believe education is key to opportunity and freedom for our...
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Education case study - Dandenong High School
04 Sep 2017
There are so many people working hard to progress the Shepparton Education Plan - from educators, to students and parents, to community members and industry experts - and it was so good...
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School models in focus
24 Aug 2017
When I campaigned for election to the Victorian Parliament in 2014, one of my key platforms was education. We know our local schools are working tirelessly to provide our children with the...
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Shepparton Education Plan Underway
30 Jun 2017
EDUCATION SUCCESS We’re beginning to make some headway with the development of a 10-year Education Plan to transform how we approach school-based learning in the district. The Shepparton Education Plan will cater...
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Making progress
26 May 2017
EDUCATION MEETING The Shepparton Education Plan Community Advisory Group has met for the first time this week. This group has the task of devising an Education Plan starting with the four secondary...
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2017/18 State Budget Announcements
03 May 2017
Well it has been a bit of a rollercoaster over the last few days with a rail announcement that seemed to leave Shepparton high and dry and then we discover in the...
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Pre-Budget Education Announcement
28 Apr 2017
Education Opportunity This week’s million dollar pre-budget announcement for a Shepparton Education Plan is an exciting opportunity to investigate the best possible options for schooling in the Shepparton District. The ten year...
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Education Minister Agrees to Visit
31 Mar 2017
Education Update I am pleased Education Minister James Merlino has agreed to visit Shepparton next month. It is important we move with enthusiasm to change the education outcomes for our children. Three...
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Education in Focus
31 Mar 2017
I made two important speeches regarding education in the Shepparton District in Parliament this month. Adjournment – Wednesday, March 8. Education My adjournment is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek...
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