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THE CORONAVIRUS
School closure traffic light system mooted
The Conversation (opinion), 31 Mar 2021
To reduce the number of coronavirus-prompted snap school closures, a traffic light warning system should implemented, five experts suggest. 

EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY
Good schooling can overcome neighbourhood disadvantage
The Conversation (opinion by Divyangana Rakesh and Sarah Whittle), 29 Mar 2021

Disadvantaged neighbourhoods can adversely affect children's cognitive function and mental health, two researchers say.

FEDERAL POLITICS
Federal Cabinet renewed
ABC News, 29 Mar 2021
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new Cabinet and a new set of Ministers, with an increase in the number of women Ministers in Cabinet.

TASMANIAN POLITICS
Early election for Tasmania confirmed
ABC News, 26 Mar 2021
The Premier, Peter Gutwein, has announced that Tasmania will have a state election on 1 May 2021.

MOBILE PHONES POLICY
Phone bans work
The Conversation (opinion by Louis Philippe Beland), 22 Mar 2021
Research shows that banning mobile phones in schools certainly can improve academic performance, an academic says.

TASMANIAN SCHOOLS
New kindy for Lilydale
Tas Govt media release, 15 Mar 2021
Lilydale District School now has a new kindergarten which cost $1.4 million, education minister Jeremy Rockliff has announced.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Surprise, surprise. Landslide win in WA election
ABC News, 14 Mar 2021
Premier Mark McGowan has led Labor to a stunning victory in the WA state election.

LITERACY
New literacy target for Tassie kids
Tas Govt media release, 12 Mar 2021
By 2030, no Tasmanian Year 7 child will have a reading standard below the national minimum expected standard, education Minister Jeremy Rockliff has promised.
Statement on new literacy targetd

VICTORIAN POLITICS
Vic premier Daniel Andrews in intensive care
ABC News, 9 Mar 2021
Victoria's premier, Daniel Andrews, is in intensive care with broken ribs and damaged vertebrae following a fall at his home this morning.

TASMANIAN SCHOOLS
Consultation over South Hobart Primary begins
Tas Govt media release, 1 Mar 2021
A four-week community consultation has begun over future plans for South Hobart Primary in light of the growing number of student enrolments at the school.