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Council calls for funding to prevent shortfall in kinder

11/06/2025

One of the state government’s landmark reforms, the rollout of free kinder, continues to be welcomed by councils across the state, but one question remains unanswered of who will pay for the infrastructure needed to facilitate the transformation. In May, all cities and shires gathered…

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Cobras strike and Maroons rally in Turf 2 action

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Council calls for funding to prevent shortfall in kinder

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