5 h. ago Thousands of high school students shun ‘two years of hell’ in favour of vocational VCE

The vocational major VCE has breathed new life into vocational education and training in Victorian schools, but there are calls for the government to do more.

Politics

29 h. ago Why parents vote with their wallets to get kids into selective school

The state has created a two-tier public education system. But at what cost?

Politics

29 h. ago During parental leave, I yearned for my ‘old life’. Then I had an idea

As life continued and the world moved on without me, I began to write.

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29 h. ago I may have been late to my writing career, but this is why it’s a blessing

For a long time, I was a bit sheepish about my late start, but I don’t feel like that now.

Politics

29 h. ago After becoming a parent, I developed an intense fear of dying

Research shows death anxiety rose across the globe during lockdown.

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29 h. ago Want a Himalayan trek minus the red tape? Consider ‘Little Tibet’

The city of Leh is where snowcapped peaks and stellar stargazing meet.

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29 h. ago Escape to nature without leaving the house with these interior accessories

Biophilic design is enjoying a moment in the sun. Bring the outside in with botanical motifs, floral prints and leafy green additions.

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37 h. ago ‘Build bridges, not walls’: A swipe at Trump in cardinal’s powerful homily for Francis

In a powerful and at times pointed homily, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re has honoured the life and legacy of Pope Francis at his funeral.

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42 h. ago Pope Francis ‘gave his life for all’ but he failed on one crucial challenge

Fr Frank Brennan says for the future of Catholicism, the next Pope must allow priests to marry, and do more to elevate women in the church.

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52 h. ago Parents of ‘strapping’ boarders blame school for unchecked culture of abuse

A group of parents claims it is unfair and dangerous to place the blame for a hazing scandal onto students, saying responsibility “lies squarely” with the school.

Culture

67 h. ago ‘We’re trying to find something to fight about.’ Is it possible some couples don’t fight?

Actor George Clooney claims he has “never, ever” had a fight with his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Three marriage counsellors weigh in on the good, the bad and the ugly in conflict resolution.

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2 d. ago There’s a story in that: Brisbane Comedy Festival puts life at the centre of laughs

Janty Blair’s first solo show leverages a rich tapestry of life experiences, from love, sex and drugs, to osteo appointments and body aches.

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2 d. ago ‘It’s unacceptable, it’s wrong’: Prince Harry calls for change to protect children online

Harry and his wife Meghan unveiled a memorial in New York to children who have lost their lives to the harms of the internet, expressing relief that their own kids are still too young for social media.

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3 d. ago ‘I see you. I hear you’: How Warwick Schiller ‘reads’ the equine mind

The Australian-born trainer attracts a global following for his ability to understand horses – and one chestnut gelding taught him how.

Events

3 d. ago His birthday wasn’t picked from the barrel. He was conscripted anyway

Peter Curtin was conscripted into the army during the Vietnam War years. It upended his life. Two decades later, he learned his birthdate hadn’t even been drawn.

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3 d. ago No more ‘Demons of old’: why Gawn wants to leave Melbourne’s flag behind

It took a blistering six-goals-to-one third quarter to spare Melbourne from a potentially embarrassing defeat to the Tigers.

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3 d. ago Lion, Wallaby and Gallipoli hero: Why the “extraordinary life” of Blair Swannell is finally being recognised

He was a madcap adventurer and one of only two men to play for both the British Lions and the Wallabies – before dying on the first day at Gallipoli. After a long campaign, he is finally being recognised.

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3 d. ago Bold new plans for ‘living library' unveiled on eve of Anzac Day

Legacy Brisbane is showcasing timeless artefacts and first hand accounts from behind the battle lines to bring our veterans' memories to life.

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3 d. ago ‘I’m free to be who I am’: Why this life stage is not the horror story you’ve been told

Peddlers of menopause treatments would have women believe that they should be approaching this stage of life with a sense of dread, but there’s plenty to look forward to.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Ran for my life’: Witness describes moment teen died in shooting before getaway car torched

Police say a man driving a white SUV opened fire on a group fighting in a car park. The vehicle was found alight shortly after.

Events