A series of events at Cronulla beach escalates to mob violence. Text messages are sent encouraging locals to rally against people of Middle Eastern background following alleged attacks on lifesavers at the beach. Thousands gather waving Australian flags. Retaliatory violence from the Cronulla riots spreads to other Sydney suburbs including Maroubra and Brighton Le Sands. The Premier of NSW calls for calm amidst claims of intolerance between different racial groups.
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- School storiesSuccessful cultural exchange programs have been occurring in NSW primary and secondary schools for many years, thanks to the initiative and creative energy of teachers. Individual programs vary greatly from school to school in terms of their content, scope, focus, and means of delivery. This section features current or past cultural exchange programs conducted in NSW primary & secondary schools.
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- School storiesSuccessful cultural exchange programs have been occurring in NSW primary and secondary schools for many years, thanks to the initiative and creative energy of teachers. Individual programs vary greatly from school to school in terms of their content, scope, focus, and means of delivery. This section features current or past cultural exchange programs conducted in NSW primary & secondary schools.
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