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The Age
2 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Private school with $85 million pool gets all-clear for federal cash
An exclusive Melbourne private school that has just opened an $85 million swimming complex has been cleared to receive three times as much federal funding as some comparable, high-fee peers. Education Minister Jason Clare ordered the review of Commonwealth funding to Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) in Burwood last year after The Age revealed the huge price tag for the prestigious school's new sports and aquatic centre, which opened in March. Clare's department says it found no discrepancies in the school's Commonwealth funding, which increased in 2023 to more than $15.8 million from $9.2 million the previous year, according to the government's MySchool website. The project has attracted fresh political heat, with the Australian Greens this week condemning the high level of taxpayer funding for a 'mega rich' school when Victorian government schools were set to remain underfunded for the rest of the decade. PLC has previously said the dramatic jump in federal funding in 2023 was partially due to being back-paid money it was entitled to, but had not received, the two previous years and to a significant increase in enrolments. Loading The school, which has not responded on Thursday to a request for comment, has consistently said the new sports centre was paid for from cash reserves, bank borrowing and donations, but not federal or state government funding. The Education Department found the school's 'capacity to contribute (CTC)' score – which uses Tax Office records of parents' income levels to estimate the relative wealth of independent school communities – of 104 had been correctly assessed. The department's data also shows that most Victorian independent schools with CTC scores in a similar range to PLC's were Catholic schools in Melbourne's middle or outer suburbs charging fees that were a fraction of the $41,000 parents pay for a year 11 or 12 place at the Presbyterian college.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Private school with $85 million pool gets all-clear for federal cash
An exclusive Melbourne private school that has just opened an $85 million swimming complex has been cleared to receive three times as much federal funding as some comparable, high-fee peers. Education Minister Jason Clare ordered the review of Commonwealth funding to Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) in Burwood last year after The Age revealed the huge price tag for the prestigious school's new sports and aquatic centre, which opened in March. Clare's department says it found no discrepancies in the school's Commonwealth funding, which increased in 2023 to more than $15.8 million from $9.2 million the previous year, according to the government's MySchool website. The project has attracted fresh political heat, with the Australian Greens this week condemning the high level of taxpayer funding for a 'mega rich' school when Victorian government schools were set to remain underfunded for the rest of the decade. PLC has previously said the dramatic jump in federal funding in 2023 was partially due to being back-paid money it was entitled to, but had not received, the two previous years and to a significant increase in enrolments. Loading The school, which has not responded on Thursday to a request for comment, has consistently said the new sports centre was paid for from cash reserves, bank borrowing and donations, but not federal or state government funding. The Education Department found the school's 'capacity to contribute (CTC)' score – which uses Tax Office records of parents' income levels to estimate the relative wealth of independent school communities – of 104 had been correctly assessed. The department's data also shows that most Victorian independent schools with CTC scores in a similar range to PLC's were Catholic schools in Melbourne's middle or outer suburbs charging fees that were a fraction of the $41,000 parents pay for a year 11 or 12 place at the Presbyterian college.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Local clergy members fast in protest of war in Gaza
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Some local clergy members are joining in a national movement among faith leaders to go without food in protest to the ongoing war in Gaza. Broome County Peace Action and Veterans for Peace organized a protest today outside the MetroCenter office of Congressman Josh Riley to call for an end to the War in Gaza. The activists renewed their accusation that Israel is engaging in genocide in its efforts to root out Hamas terrorists in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks. Across the country, clergy from various religions are engaging in fasting for a 40 day period lasting through the month of June. Different faith leaders are abstaining from food in various forms as a sign of opposition to the war. Gary Doupe, a retired Methodist pastor, says he plans to go without eating during daylight hours every Thursday. 'I'm planning to do that through the remainder of June at least. I think I will continue with it until we really see a cessation of hostility in Gaza. The least I can do is refrain from food for a few hours a day,' Doupe said. Local Catholic, Presbyterian and Congregational clergy members are also participating. Following their rally, the protestors walked to the offices of Riley and US Senator Chuck Schumer in the federal building to deliver letters outlining their opposition to the war. They say they plan to rally every Thursday midday outside the MetroCenter through the month of June. Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: The EV Revolutionizer Guthrie Lourdes Health and Fitness turns three with free wellness event 52nd annual Greek Fest kicks off in Vestal Ribbon cutting held for $15 million project at Good Shepherd Village at Endwell New York Times agrees to license its material for Amazon's AI Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- General
- Cision Canada
Looking back, looking forward: The United Church of Canada at 100 years
ST. JOHN'S, NL, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - The United Church of Canada was formed on June 10, 1925, through an Act of Canadian Parliament. On June 8 at 7 p.m. NL, a worship service in the historic Gower Street United Church in St. John's, NL, will commemorate that moment 100 years ago. The Centennial theme is Deep, Bold, Daring. "As The United Church of Canada prepares to commemorate its centennial, it is not just looking back at 100 years of faith and justice in Canada, but using the occasion to look forward to the next 100," says Rev. Michael Blair, General Secretary. "We're answering the call to renew the church for the next 100 years by highlighting the global and local work the church is doing, and who the church is becoming." The service includes a mass choir from churches across Newfoundland and Labrador. Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, will address the special in-person service, which will also be livestreamed nationally on The United Church of Canada's YouTube channel. Other highlights of the weekend include: Friday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m. – more than 50 leaders and members of the General Council Executive volunteering at Bridges to Hope, First United Church, 221 Park Ave., Mount Pearl, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Stella's Circle, 77 Charter Ave, St. John's, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at 6 p.m. – Centennial celebration dinner for invited guests Sunday, June 8 at 10 a.m. – senior staff preaching at churches in and near St. John's. The United Church of Canada brought together some Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational congregations, along with the General Council of the Local Union Churches in a remarkable effort of collaboration and agreement. It inherited the Wesleyan tradition in Canada and is a member of the World Methodist Council. The service at Gower Street UC honours Newfoundland's integral role in the history of The United Church of Canada – both as the historic home of Methodism in Canada, and because Newfoundland joined the United Church more than two decades before it joined the confederation of Canada. REV. PROF. DR. JERRY PILLAY As the general secretary of the World Council of Churches. Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay is the chief executive officer with final responsibility for the work of the Council and its staff, and speaks on its behalf. He began serving as general secretary on January 1, 2023. He is the ninth general secretary in the WCC's history since the fellowship of churches was founded in 1948. He was previously dean of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Pretoria. A member of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa, he is from South Africa. [email protected] | [email protected], Based in Kitchener, Ont.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Looking back, looking forward: The United Church of Canada at 100 years
ST. JOHN'S, NL, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - The United Church of Canada was formed on June 10, 1925, through an Act of Canadian Parliament. On June 8 at 7 p.m. NL, a worship service in the historic Gower Street United Church in St. John's, NL, will commemorate that moment 100 years ago. The Centennial theme is Deep, Bold, Daring. "As The United Church of Canada prepares to commemorate its centennial, it is not just looking back at 100 years of faith and justice in Canada, but using the occasion to look forward to the next 100," says Rev. Michael Blair, General Secretary. "We're answering the call to renew the church for the next 100 years by highlighting the global and local work the church is doing, and who the church is becoming." The service includes a mass choir from churches across Newfoundland and Labrador. Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, will address the special in-person service, which will also be livestreamed nationally on The United Church of Canada's YouTube channel. Other highlights of the weekend include: Friday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m. – more than 50 leaders and members of the General Council Executive volunteering at Bridges to Hope, First United Church, 221 Park Ave., Mount Pearl, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Stella's Circle, 77 Charter Ave, St. John's, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at 6 p.m. – Centennial celebration dinner for invited guests Sunday, June 8 at 10 a.m. – senior staff preaching at churches in and near St. John's. The United Church of Canada brought together some Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational congregations, along with the General Council of the Local Union Churches in a remarkable effort of collaboration and agreement. It inherited the Wesleyan tradition in Canada and is a member of the World Methodist Council. The service at Gower Street UC honours Newfoundland's integral role in the history of The United Church of Canada – both as the historic home of Methodism in Canada, and because Newfoundland joined the United Church more than two decades before it joined the confederation of Canada. REV. PROF. DR. JERRY PILLAY As the general secretary of the World Council of Churches. Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay is the chief executive officer with final responsibility for the work of the Council and its staff, and speaks on its behalf. He began serving as general secretary on January 1, 2023. He is the ninth general secretary in the WCC's history since the fellowship of churches was founded in 1948. He was previously dean of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Pretoria. A member of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa, he is from South Africa. SOURCE United Church of Canada View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
