FED: Garrett announces fifth round of school funding

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published June 7, 2011

Garrett_Peter FEDERAL Education Minister Peter Garrett has announced another $97.7 million for the nation's schools under the fifth round of ...

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