Commentators argue that childcare safety reforms have not addressed the core problems in early childhood education. Government figures show more compliance actions and a rise in services meeting national quality standards. However, staff waivers remain in use, educators are poorly paid, and about 70 per cent of services are now for-profit. Minister Jess Walsh says the reforms are on track and that 120 services have been put on notice. The writers call for a complete overhaul of the system.
布莱克敦飞行员Aglaya Papadokokolakis周日驾驶首架商业航班从Western Sydney International Airport(西悉尼国际机场)起飞。她表示,这一里程碑是她职业生涯的亮点,也是在家乡地区开启运营。她的父亲同样是飞行员,她鼓励年轻女性投身航空业,尽管该行业向来以男性为主。该机场历经约八年建设后启用,将全天候运营。总理阿尔巴尼斯于周日上午的仪式上正式为机场揭幕,首个国际航班于周一抵达。
The Northern Beaches Ocean Festival returns for its 33rd year with a week of events on conservation, science and education. The program includes an underwater photography exhibition, rockpool discovery tours and living seawalls tours. The festival covers the area's five marine protected areas. Mayor Sue Heins says the event aims to raise awareness of life below the water and encourages everyone to help care for coastal and marine ecosystems. Details and event registration are available through the council's website.