Somerton Park South Australia (SA) Blog Directory
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Latest Blog Posts from Somerton Park, SA
- Something is stirring in the bush by Country Comment on Sep 2, 2009 in Geoff Brock Royalties for Regions Karlene Maywald balance of power Nick Xenophon
CountyComment believes something is stirring in the bush. There appears to be a developing interest in independent and minor political parties, and a corresponding disappointment with big party politics. Over recent elections we have seen several...
- A home grown solution for rural doctors by Country Comment on Jun 18, 2009 in CountryComment Youth Allowance RDAA Bradley Review
The Weekly Times in an article headed “Doctors call for rural change” reports that rural doctors have withdrawn their support for the policy of forcing overseas-trained doctors to work in the bush for 10 years and called for new incentives to add...
- Youth allowance changes steering country students away from university by Country Comment on May 17, 2009 in Youth Allowance 2009 Budget Loxton ARIA Bradley Review HECS Country Tertiary Students
The following response to the 2009 federal budget is provided by Richard Saunders, a country parent and Chairman of the Loxton High School Governing Council, Loxton, South Australia: Many of the new budget measures relating to the Higher Educatio...
- Never ever talk down your region, town, or industry by Country Comment on Apr 27, 2009
Having previously lived and worked in the Riverland and whilst continuing to provide consultancy services to local horticultural industries, I never cease to be impressed by the spirit of enterprise and innovation demonstrated by so many in the commu...
- The GrowSmart Careers in Science Program by Country Comment on Mar 22, 2009 in science teachers Riverland Horticultural Council Primary Industry Centre for Science Education Horticulture Australia Ltd PICSE GrowSmart PIRSA
Congratulations to the GrowSmart careers in science program, a self-help initiative of the Riverland Horticultural Council which aims to address the growing skills gap and graduate shortage in our primary industries. GrowSmart is a partnership...
- Education disadvantage and country kids – is equity off the agenda? by Country Comment on Mar 22, 2009 in Mick Dodson education disadvantaged country ICPA remote Dr Jeanette Ryan regional higher education Wilbur Klein rural
Australian of the Year Mick Dodson says for too long Australia has failed its children by denying them the good education needed to stamp out inequality and drive reconciliation. He also challenges every Australian to commit to universal education.E...
