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The private schools with the richest parents in Victoria revealed as extra funding flows. Fossil fuel giants behind hundreds of programs targeting children. As more universities use AI to mark student work, is it...
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DOGS
Hosted by Jean Ely and Dale Bridge · news · EN-AU
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The Australian Council for the Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) looks at public education and separation of church and state.
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What is DOGS about?
The Australian Council for the Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) looks at public education and separation of church and state.
Who hosts DOGS?
DOGS is hosted by Jean Ely and Dale Bridge. The show has published 572 episodes to date.
What has DOGS covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The private schools with the richest parents in Victoria revealed as extra funding flows, and much more" (10 October 2026), "PISA results show deep inequality for Australian schools, and much more" (19 September 2026), and "The Erosion of the Separation of Church and State and much more" (14 September 2026).
How often does DOGS publish?
DOGS publishes roughly weekly across 572 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on DOGS?
Booking probability for DOGS is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. DOGS requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. DOGS's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch DOGS?
The strongest fits for DOGS are Schools (K-12). DOGS has a news audience.
About the host
Jean Ely and Dale Bridge hosts DOGS, a news podcast with 572 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 19, 2026—
PISA results show deep inequality for Australian schools. PISA 2026 results show "digital detox" needed, says Jason Clare. NSW to put strict caps on screen-time in classrooms while pushing for "pen and paper" learning...
- Sep 14, 2026—
The erosion of separation of church and state has led to turbulence in the Liberal party and a shift to the right in Australian politics. Melbourne on the Harbour- How the NSW Libs ICAC farce could lead to another one...
- Sep 5, 2026—
Private Schools and their building fund tax perks. Infrastructure In quiry reveals "must-haves" for schools. Public funding should support public education, not over-funded private schools. Pennington's Ideas for...
- Aug 29, 2026—
Government funding supports huge resource advantage for South Australian private schools. Private school enrolments rise as families cut essentials to pay fees. Catholic Schools NSW sacks Chief Executive amid...
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- Aug 22, 2026—
AEU Members vote to accept pay and conditions offer. Hanson sparks nationwide student walkout. Australian educators are at breaking point. Discussion on education funding in Letters to The Age. Redeemer Baptist inquiry...
- Aug 15, 2026—
Where did our Premier and Minister of Education go to school? Twenty years of Save Our Schools. What AI is doing to the minds and happiness of the young. Fifteen years of methos acting- My life as a teacher. Cambodia...
- Aug 8, 2026—
Church school administrators and their political use of taxpayer funds. Time for Catholics to be transparent about their use of other people's money. Catholic school rort "a running joke"- you won't hear...
- Aug 1, 2026—
Audio from the Victorian Teachers' Strike- with special thanks to Annie McLouglin and Solidarity Breakfast. Why Victorian Teachers rejected the Union/Government offer. Why Victorian teachers are striking again- and...
- Jul 25, 2026—
Teachers pay and proposed strike. Fully funding private schools is no way to increase equity in education. The education gap between rich and poor students is growing. Infrastructure inquiry reveals "must haves" for...
DOGS
Renewed Interest in the idea of Separation of Church and State, VGSA developments, and much more
Jul 18, 2026—Renewed Interest in the idea of Separation of Church and State. VGSA developments, including Stop Work Action on Thursday 23rd July. ICAC Operation ROSNY to examine Catholic Schools NSW and hard right Liberal Party...
- Jul 11, 2026—
Separation of Church and State: The New World, The Old and Its Implications. "Obviously disturbing"- if Christian Brothers $1 property sales deprive abuse survivors, Government tells court. A DOGS listener's email...
- Jul 4, 2026—
Erosion of separation of Church and State and the corruption that follows. Trump receives report from Religious Liberty Commission. Parents pay $10K to send kids to a Sydney private school- But it does NOT pay its...
- Jun 27, 2026—
Victorian educators reject AEU/LABOR sell-out. "Public Education needs a level playing field to flourish"- Greenwell/Bonner response to Save Our Schools analysis. QLD Private schools have a large resource advantage over...
- Jun 20, 2026—
Do we strengthen public education or dismantle its core principles? Study reveals the brain advantages that AI still can't match. One in Four Humanities students in Australia take more than 25 years to pay off...
- Jun 13, 2026—
Accounting tricks in bi-lateral funding agreements favour private schools. Schools for the Future Inquiry travels to NSW. Parliamentary group planned to review religious organisations' charity status in UK...
- Jun 6, 2026—
Independent schools own up to major flaw in the private school funding model. The Conservative "plan" to dismantle public schools is entering the home stretch. Students would save $3B over a decade if Labor changed HECS...
- May 31, 2026—
Victorian teachers are very, very restive and unhappy with the proposed in-principal agreement- their analysis is available here- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nyfPM0K6PxJ4i_5r4TFZG0H5JkbaEUSL/view?usp=drive_link...
- May 23, 2026—
Australia is kidding itself about private schools- Caro. NSW independent schools enroll very few low SES students. RSA urges reform on religious charities. The Marist Brothers' cruel treatment of abuse survivors...
- May 16, 2026—
Integration of Private into Public is not the answer to the education question. "I knew my writing students were using AI"- a teaching moment. ITALY- Students and teachers strike against right-wing reforms and...
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