4 h. ago My bayside suburb has no shopping strip, cafe, or even a milk bar. That’s how we like it

It is not far from the CBD, but my suburb is the antithesis of inner-city hustle, a place where the snapper bite at dawn, pelicans drift overhead, and footpaths wind alongside the creek.

Politics

5 h. ago Fate of private services hangs in the balance at Northern Beaches Hospital

The decision expected to be unveiled on Tuesday is likely to affect more than 211,000 people on the northern beaches with private health insurance.

Politics

17 h. ago Shore prepares for a special farewell as principal set to depart

Staff and students were urged to send in their messages of support, to be added to a photo book which will be presented to John Collier at the end of his term.

Politics

18 h. ago The Melbourne suburbs where security guards are forced to carry guns

Security guards patrolling housing estates in the booming outer west at night will soon be armed as burglaries, carjackings and machete attacks soar.

Politics

18 h. ago The entrepreneurial VCE subject enjoying a boom in student enrolments

Business management is considered a practical subject among VCE students, whereas more traditional subjects such as biology and chemistry have dropped in enrolments.

Politics

26 h. ago Inside the allegedly toxic rescue service, masked by a ‘god amongst men’ reputation

Staff at Westpac Rescue have allegedly been left broken amid claims of sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation within the iconic organisation.

Politics

28 h. ago More than 1600 customers of Dodo and iPrimus impacted by cybersecurity breach

More than 1600 customers of telco Dodo and iPrimus have been impacted by a data breach of the company's email and mobile services.

Economics

31 h. ago Here’s how renters can take advantage of the solar battery boom

The cost won’t make sense for everybody, but a portable battery and some panels can take a portion of your energy use off the grid.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We’re still close friends’: Why Petracca’s bond with Oliver remains strong

The Gold Coast Suns unveiled boom recruit Christian Petracca on Friday, and the former Demon is already warming to his new life in the sunshine state.

Politics

3 d. ago Sniper claimed he ‘did a community service’ by killing WA underworld heavyweight, court told

The WA Supreme Court has heard the man who David Pye allegedly paid to shoot former Rebels boss Nick Martin was glad he killed him.

Events

4 d. ago Tradie takes down man during alleged attempted armed robbery

A tradie has taken down a man after he allegedly attempted to rob a service station on the Gold Coast.

Events

4 d. ago Vulnerable to be cut off from free medical checks as Melbourne clinics axe services

One of Australia’s largest community health organisations say funding shortfalls are forcing it to cut GP services and sell its Collingwood clinic.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘It’s turned Sydney into one giant resort’: City of Sydney to debate Airbnb cap

Residents in Millers Point say renters in their suburb are being pushed out in favour of expensive short-term rentals.

Politics

4 d. ago Victoria Police lashed over move to give GPs final say on recruit mental health

The country’s peak doctors group says it wasn’t consulted on the policy change, which gives its members the final decision on whether someone is suitable to become a police officer.

Events

5 d. ago Video catches moment truck crashes into notorious Brisbane rail bridge

Cleveland line train services were halted for more than an hour on Wednesday after the truck’s load hit the bridge.

Events

5 d. ago When Maree and Wayne lost their child they decided to help others with the isolation that follows

Losing a child is a profound and life-changing experience that too many parents are left to cope with alone. This service aims to change that.

Politics

5 d. ago When Maree and Wayne lost their child they decided to help others with what follows

Losing a child is a profound and life-changing experience that too many parents are left to cope with alone. This service aims to change that.

Politics

5 d. ago Magic mushrooms, MDMA therapy covered by private health in Brisbane first

The treatment can cost up to $30,000 but for eligible patients, will soon be covered by one of Australia’s leading private health insurers.

Politics

5 d. ago Three die in Queensland house fire, police declare crime scene

Emergency services were called to the Gladstone house after dawn on Wednesday.

Events

5 d. ago Banks send ASX higher in early trade; energy stocks fall on lower oil price

The Australian sharemarket jumped in early trade, shrugging off jitters on Wall Street, which wobbled as trade tensions between the US and China continued to simmer.

Politics