Public stand against education cutbacks

By Matt McLennan
Updated November 19 2012 - 7:23am, first published 12:00am

TEACHERS, parents and members of the wider community turned out in force yesterday to protest NSW government funding cuts they say places the future of public education firmly in the firing line. More than 200 people flocked to the Lake Cathie Bowling Club to voice concern and anger at the O'Farrell government in the community day of action organised by the Port Macquarie Teachers Association in conjunction with other groups. Originally planned for the Lake Cathie reserve, the wet weather sent the crowd across the road to the club, but the rain didn't dampen the passion and commitment to the cause.

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