Politics & Council

22 July, 2026

No class Thursday - teachers strike

TEACHERS will strike tomorrow for the second time this year with confirmation some classes have been cancelled for Loddon students on Thursday.

Wedderburn College will have the following changes to the school program this Thursday as there will be no teachers available for the following year levels:

No Year 12 classes

• No Year 8 classes

• No Year 5/6 B

• No Year 3/4

At Boort District School, there will no classes except for some VET subjects.

Striking teachers have been informed by the Australian Education Union not to leave any class work.

Union bans will also continue for a number of school activities:

• Parent-teacher interviews/Learning Conversations 

• School Council.

• After school meetings.

• Replying to Education Department emails

Teachers are in a standoff with the State Government over higher pay and improved conditions.

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