8 h. ago ATAR in the 50s? The universities where struggling students can study teaching

High school graduates with the best HSC marks chose to study actuarial studies, law and engineering this year while some teaching degrees admitted students who had an ATAR in the 50s.

Society

32 h. ago Liliana paid thousands to study in Australia but never got her money back

An education agency has been accused by nine former prospective students of not providing refunds. Experts say the problem is much broader.

Politics

59 h. ago What’s gone wrong with Darcy Moore? This clanger sums up his struggles

At least two premiership captains will have a close eye Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore’s response to his team’s loss of form, which has coincided with the absence of an underrated teammate who helps Moore be his best.

Politics

64 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

Politics

2 d. ago A teacher, schemer, dreamer but Des Hasler definitely isn’t paranoid

The Gold Coast mentor has surfed every cultural wave in his 20 years as a coach. And despite a disappointing season, he’ll be back at the helm for the Titans in 2026.

Society

2 d. ago ‘We are concerned’: Star surgeon’s unravelling résumé stretches to University of Sydney

The disgraced surgeon falsely described relationships with the University of Sydney in court and in public, but his claims of high-powered positions are under scrutiny.

Politics

2 d. ago For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

Society

3 d. ago Major Sydney university suspends enrolments for more than 100 courses

UTS said no final decision had been made to axe the courses permanently but said it wanted to reduce disruption to future students.

Economics

3 d. ago Tougher laws on vaping, illegal tobacco may struggle to hold back the tide

A Herald investigation shows the extent of illegal tobacco and vaping across inner Sydney.

Events

3 d. ago Victoria’s new lesson plan rollout delayed almost a year due to IT issues

The rollout of explicit teaching plans across Victorian schools has blown out by $1.6 million and been delayed by almost 12 months.

Politics

3 d. ago Teachers are the backbone of society. So why do so few people apply?

The growing perception that the status of the teaching profession has declined is not helped by the low bar offered by university entrance requirements.

Society

3 d. ago Case collapses against retired cop charged over citizen’s arrest

Adam Sontag was charged with assault after attempting to apprehend a teenager he suspected of vandalism. The case against him has collapsed, while fresh footage reveals the same boy bashing another student.

Events

3 d. ago US university student named as snowboarder who died at Australian resort

An American medical student from Utah has been identified as the young man who lost his life in a snowboarding accident at Perisher ski resort in NSW.

Politics

3 d. ago Sleeping in on the weekend? You could be triggering ‘social apnoea’

A large study led by Australian researchers has found a significant increase in obstructive sleep apnoea on weekends. But there are some clues as to why it’s happening.

Politics

3 d. ago Dishonest, unethical, negligent but Al Muderis is still working at big hospital

Macquarie University Hospital is standing by the disgraced surgeon even as Medibank expresses concern.

Science

4 d. ago Ellenbrook teen jailed after Children’s Court backflips on sentence

A Perth teenager who coward-punched a fellow student at an Ellenbrook shopping centre has had his suspended sentenced overturned.

Events

4 d. ago Snowboarder who died at Perisher ski resort named as US university student

Drew Youngquist, 22, who died in an accident at the popular resort in the NSW Snowy Mountains, had come to Australia to work during the snow season.

Politics

4 d. ago Victims’ Commissioner responds to LNP criticism of DVConnect helpline

Beck O’Connor has spoken out after the release of a review into DVConnect found the service was struggling to meet demand during her time as chief executive.

Events

4 d. ago Please explain: Victims’ Commissioner to face grilling over DVConnect

Beck O’Connor has been ordered to front up to a ministerial meeting to answer questions over the struggling service she previously helmed.

Events

4 d. ago Sydney Uni student allegedly raped by young man after college party

A court heard the 18-year-old complainant was so drunk she could “hardly stand up” before the alleged attack – and that it was filmed.

Society