Western Australia Transport Cuts Threaten School Enrolments, Principals Warn

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Principals in regional Western Australia are concerned that cuts to transport support for students will hurt enrolments, with one school principal warning it could lead to closure.
The Public Transport Authority (PTA) has deemed some students ineligible for assistance, impacting new enrolments.

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Principals in regional Western Australia are concerned that cuts to transport support for students will hurt enrolments, with one school principal warning it could lead to closure. The Public Transport Authority (PTA) has deemed some students ineligible for assistance, impacting new enrolments.

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