9 h. ago Can these ‘old school’ investments protect you from falling markets?

Every sharemarket correction teaches us that it often pays to diversify your investments, which can provide a much-needed cushion when equities plunge.

Politics

9 h. ago A culture war over public and private schools fails everyone

The head of the NSW Education Department is wrong to question the existence of private schools and needs to get his own schools in order.

Events

11 h. ago Boris Johnson attacked by ostrich; finally finds out where he sits in the pecking order

The former British PM was cruising through what appeared to be a wildlife park when an ostrich stuck its head through the window to give him a feisty peck.

Events

12 h. ago ‘We support parent choice’: Uproar over NSW schools chief’s push to reconsider private schools

Premier Chris Minns says his government is “certainly not” going to take away options for parents after NSW’s head of public schools questioned if private schools should exist.

Politics

20 h. ago Police mystery as Lib candidate cops a (primary) schooling in campaigning

It’s a case of claim and counterclaim over an election campaign effort outside a school. One side says there was an apology.

Events

20 h. ago On holiday, it’s time for parents to draw a line in the sand

The Netflix series Adolescence is a warning to parents about kids spending too much time online. A holiday is the perfect circuit-breaker.

Politics

30 h. ago Undertaker Peter Tziotzis fronts grave robber defamation trial

When Teresa Moraitis had her daughter’s body exhumed from its place of burial, she says she never imagined she’d find her unclothed and missing her gold jewellery.

Events

32 h. ago ‘Listen to us’: Parents want more power for schools to deal with bullies after son, 8, attacked

Mason Farmer was hospitalised after he was attacked on the playground at a primary school in Perth’s eastern suburbs by a child the same age as him. 

Events

33 h. ago ‘Carry on my legacy’: Pauline Hanson recruits daughter Lee for One Nation

Pauline Hanson says her political career is “coming to the end” and has recruited her daughter to carry on her work.

Politics

39 h. ago Caroline Wozniacki's toddler daughter Olivia shows off her tennis skills

Danish tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki's toddler daughter Olivia shows off her tennis skills at the Australian Open in 2024.

Events

44 h. ago Ten country bakeries worth a roadtrip (and where to find the best pie)

A vanilla slice that “puts others to shame”. Pies and pasties made the old-school way. And what might be the country’s best lamington. These standout bakeries are worth a detour.

Politics

52 h. ago ‘Absolutely unwanted’: John Singleton’s plea for Bondi Junction inquest

The business titan is horrified by the prospect of reliving his daughter’s final moments at an inquiry that he says will prove nothing.

Politics

53 h. ago The three rules that rocketed this Sydney school up the HSC rankings

Boys are over-represented among struggling school students and under-represented in policy attention. Here’s how Balgowlah Boys and Marist College Eastwood found success.

Events

59 h. ago The Sydney council spending $300,000 on councillors complaining about each other

Staff say the rising number of complaints about councillors is getting in the way of business.

Economics

63 h. ago ‘Like a Pied Piper’: Children were attracted to me, says alleged school predator

A former eastern suburbs teacher told police he had a “natural gift with children”. He allegedly used this “cult-like” image to commit serial child sexual abuse.

Politics

68 h. ago This seaside fish shop may sell the best fish 𝄒n𝄒 chips in the state

Portions are generous but it’s good to get in early before fish sell out at this small, smart and no-fuss old-school British-style chippy.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘They can’t even tie their shoe laces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘They can’t even tie their shoelaces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘They can’t tie shoelaces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

Politics

3 d. ago “It’s disgusting”: WA Premier speaks out after alleged head stomping

A 15-year-old schoolboy has been arrested and charged over the alleged assault that reportedly left the victim with a broken jaw requiring surgery to have metal plates inserted. But he won’t appear in courts for weeks.

Politics