5 h. ago NSW Education Department boss questions existence of private schools

Murat Dizdar has slighted his private sector counterparts by suggesting the education system could be better off without Catholic and independent schools.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘V’landys doesn’t understand WA’: Premier takes aim at NRL boss

Roger Cook said WA remained open to a deal if the NRL treated the state with “more respect”.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘We’re doomed to forget’: Jacob Elordi on the enduring power of war stories

The Australian actor stars in a new adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s award-winning novel alongside Heather Mitchell, Simon Baker and Essie Davis.

Events

11 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

13 h. ago ‘We really love you’: Family plead for help after Perth schoolboy missing for a week

Richard Tu’s phone last pinged on the Monday night he vanished, with police mounting a large-scale search near Bedfordale, but coming up empty-handed.

Events

16 h. ago ‘I saw everything’: Doctor recounts Israeli attack on paramedics, filmed on dead man’s phone

The Israeli military now says its initial version of events was “mistaken” after footage surfaced of the 15 killings, which have drawn international condemnation.

Events

16 h. ago ‘I saw everything’: Doctor recounts Israeli attack on paramedics, filmed on dead worker’s phone

The Israeli military now says its initial version of events was “mistaken” after footage surfaced of the 15 killings, which have drawn international condemnation.

Events

16 h. ago Trump’s shadow is electoral kryptonite to the voters Dutton needs most

Donald Trump is anathema to the educated, affluent voters in the once-Liberal strongholds the Coalition needs to win back to seize power.

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21 h. ago More than 50 nations seek trade talks with US after Trump tariffs

More than 50 countries have rushed to the table to try and thrash out a better deal on Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

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23 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.

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32 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

33 h. ago Battery ‘bill buster’ for millions of households, but renters and cash

The Albanese government has made an election pitch to slash power bills and accelerate the grid’s shift to cleaner sources of energy.

Economics

33 h. ago Saints survive Power surge; AFL admits Rankine mistake; VFL outing for McKay, Hollands; Giant Hogan boots nine

The Saints firmed up their spot in the top eight with a mature performance on the road in Adelaide; the AFL admits an umpiring error hurt the Crows; a Carlton pair make an encouraging return, and Giant Jesse Hogan outscores the Eagles.

Events

42 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

47 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.

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52 h. 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.

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52 h. 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

54 h. ago Labor to subsidise home batteries up to $4000 for households

The prime minister is doubling down on his clean energy ambitions in response to criticisms of soaring power bills.

Politics

57 h. 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

63 h. 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.

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