One of NSW's youngest principals embarks on solo motherhood via IVF

Emily Corcoran, who became principal at 29, chose solo parenthood through IVF and is now raising her 12-week-old son, Cruz, on parental leave.

Why it mattersHer choice models solo parenthood as a valid path and shows how professional women navigate career and family on their own terms.

AustraliaIn Australia, solo parenthood via IVF is increasingly chosen by women; public stories like Emily's help normalise this path for others.

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Warrnambool teacher's own play wins place on VCE drama curriculum

Megan Twycross wrote a play called Stuck now studied by VCE drama students across Victoria.

Why it mattersA working teacher has written a play good enough to be studied in schools, proving you can build a professional creative career while teaching.

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Extra exams revived Mill Park's burnt-out student cohort

Mill Park Secondary's VCE completion jumped from 94 per cent in 2021 to 99 per cent last year.

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One of NSW's youngest principals embarks on solo motherhood via IVF

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Warrnambool teacher's own play wins place on VCE drama curriculum

Extra exams revived Mill Park's burnt-out student cohort

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