7 h. ago Childcare chain failed to formally notify parents after kids harmed

Two serious assaults were witnessed by a fellow educator, but parents of both children were not notified by the centre, only finding out a month later when detectives called.

Society

7 h. ago Former Geelong player sentenced over crash that killed wife, seriously injured woman

Ex-footballer Raymond Card has been jailed over the drunken crash that killed his wife and left another woman seriously injured.

Events

9 h. ago Man charged with rape and murder three decades after woman’s death

A 67-year-old man was arrested in Ararat and appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Events

15 h. ago Tickle vs Giggle: The case centred around what a ‘woman’ means

The Federal Court has heard an appeal by Sally Grover, creator of a women-only app, against a finding that she discriminated against transgender woman Roxanne Tickle.

Politics

19 h. ago Australian teen Archie Wilson on homesickness while playing football in US

Nebraska freshman Archie Wilson was overcome with emotion after moving away from home.

Politics

21 h. ago Growing up is the real nightmare in Pete Davidson’s schlocky horror show

The former Saturday Night Live star plays a graffiti artist sentenced to community service in a retirement village.

Events

21 h. ago ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’: The factors pushing families to private schools

Elite facilities and children’s opinions are increasingly swaying families when choosing a school. But some have little choice.

Culture

28 h. 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

33 h. ago ‘Goodbye, my daughter’: A mother lays heartbreak bare. An alleged murderer winks, smirks in court

Ross Judd, 34 is accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner in Mount Waverley.

Events

33 h. ago Pilot says Matt Wright wanted flight hours manipulated, court told

A jury has heard Outback Wrangler Matt Wright tried to get a severely injured pilot to manipulate flight records from his hospital bed in the aftermath of a deadly helicopter crash.

Events

39 h. ago Man accused of horror Mount Waverley double murder winks, smiles in court

A man accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner has smiled and winked in court while being told there would be delays in the case due to the “complex” crime scene.

Events

39 h. ago Man guilty of sexting child given Working with Children clearance

The man asked a 13-year-old girl for a “steamy” photo. A tribunal has now ruled he must be given a clearance to work with children.

Society

45 h. ago Victoria’s largest childcare chain repeatedly failed to protect children

G8 Education is the state’s most sanctioned childcare provider – but the repeated government intervention is not stopping children suffering harm at the company’s centres.

Politics

45 h. 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

45 h. ago Sydney University student allegedly raped after St Paul’s College party

A court heard the 18-year-old complainant had no recollection of the incident until she later found footage of it.

Society

55 h. ago Most parents skip the flu jab for their children. Is that a bad idea?

The flu vaccine is so strongly recommended for children under five, the government makes it free. So why are vaccination rates against the flu declining?

Society

56 h. ago Australia news as it happened: RBA cuts interest rate to 3.6 per cent; Apple, Google lose landmark federal court ruling; Netanyahu ‘in denial’ of Gaza suffering, says Albanese

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

Events

57 h. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA cuts interest rate to 3.6 per cent; Apple, Google lose landmark federal court ruling; Netanyahu ‘in denial’ of Gaza suffering, says Albanese

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

Events

68 h. ago Man faces court charged with the alleged murder of his partner

A man has faced court overnight charged with the alleged murder of his 38-year-old partner, Zoe Walker.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Postcard Bandit’ waiting to learn if he'll be granted freedom

A criminal dubbed the "Postcard Bandit" is appealing his sentence.

Politics