3 h. ago Police hunt alleged attackers after Melbourne Luna Park machete attack

Police are hunting down the alleged offenders after teenage boys were injured in a machete attack at Melbourne’s Luna Park.

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14 h. ago The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ memories are still fresh of the chaotic 2023 season under Eddie Jones. But a high player turnover, injuries and Spring Tour selection strategy may take some heat out of a spicy reunion in Tokyo.

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34 h. ago Girls once used this room to learn how to please their husbands – not any more

An ancient traditional space used to prepare teenagers for marriage is being revived, but with a modern twist.

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39 h. ago Justin Hemmes wants to conquer Byron Bay. A primary school is in his way

Justin Hemmes has spent the past four years snapping up $60 million worth of property in Byron Bay.

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39 h. ago ‘They’d heard the rumour Ian was gay’: Three stars threatened to boycott Kangaroos tour over Roberts

The revelation that a trio of senior Kangaroos told team bosses they would not tour if Ian Roberts was selected is contained in a new documentary to be released next year.

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49 h. ago The $10m plan to crack down on bullying across Aussie schools

The Federal Government has put $10 million towards stamping out bullying at schools.

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3 d. ago Former student sues college over schoolyard scuffle that left him quadriplegic

The now 20-year-old says there were no teachers on recess duty when he was put in a headlock at Beaconhills Christian College in 2022.

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3 d. ago ‘Inconsistencies’ emerge in case over toddler’s suspicious death

A 33-year-old man had been accused of killing the boy, but the charges were later dropped.

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3 d. ago Girls and boys given equal places in selective schools under radical overhaul

At Sydney’s oldest fully selective high school, Fort Street, girls make up just 24 per cent of the year 7 cohort.

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3 d. ago ‘For every $100 of gas exported, Australia gets 43 cents’: Unions open new tax battle

The federal government this week overhauled its superannuation tax reforms. Now the union movement says it should radically overhaul taxes on gas exports.

Economics

4 d. ago Appeal for information after woman, two boys die in house fire

Police are appealing for information after a woman and two boys died in a house fire in Queensland.

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4 d. ago High schools urged to follow cuts to screen time for primary students

Primary school students will have daily screen time restricted to reduce distractions, and one academic believes high school students should follow suit.

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4 d. ago Community’s grief after woman, two boys killed in Queensland fire

The Gladstone community is struggling to come to terms with the deaths of a woman and two young boys in a house fire.

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4 d. ago What to stream this week: Tim Robinson’s excruciating new comedy and five more picks

Don’t miss the entertaining documentary about Martin Scorsese, Australian actor Jason Clarke in an Alaskan drama and Oscar winner Cillian Murphy goes to school.

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4 d. ago This private school costs $24,000 a year. It says it can’t afford more staff to help kids with learning difficulties

Hamilton and Alexandra College has had to make cuts it never wanted to make, impacting daily school life for students and staff.

Economics

4 d. ago Bullsbrook families ‘devastated’ as air base daycare to close over noise concerns

Eilis Spence is a single mum of a two-year-old girl who attends the centre and she said she was shocked to have been told of the impending closure, attributed partly to an “anticipated increase in aircraft noise levels”.

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4 d. ago Dangerous drug alert issued after second Queensland death in a week

As Schoolies and festival season approach, experts fear the proliferation of synthetic opioids will claim more lives.

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5 d. ago Tributes flow for woman and two boys killed in 'tragic' house fire

Tributes are pouring in for a woman and two boys who were killed in a house fire in central Queensland.

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5 d. ago ‘He’ll have to improve a lot to beat the old man’s horse’: Hayes boys eye Everest shock against dad’s star

Ben Hayes hopes War Machine can be on the back of Ka Ying Rising in the Everest on Saturday and cause a big upset after drawing well for the $20 million race.

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5 d. ago Brisbane news live: Kayaker dies after falling in Brisbane River; Woman, two girls killed in Gladstone house fire; Drilling work starts for Victoria Park stadium

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