12 h. ago Vegan activist Tash Peterson fights to attend UK festival in face of bankruptcy woes

Controversial vegan activist Tash Peterson is not letting bankruptcy and the removal of her passport get in the way of flying overseas to speak at “the world’s biggest vegan camp out”.

Politics

14 h. ago Man charged after airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin, 41, allegedly told an arresting police officer “I know I’m going to get bail like always”.

Events

16 h. ago Cat with a murky history takes author to prestigious children’s book prize

The winners of the much-loved Children’s Book Council of Australia awards have been revealed.

Culture

17 h. ago The sad Beckhams split is a reminder to be a cheer squad not a jury

The people your children bring home may seem a bit random, but loving them is an investment in your family.

Politics

33 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

34 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

36 h. ago Case collapses against retired cop charged over citizen’s arrest

Adam Sontag was charged with assault after attempting to apprehend a teenager he suspected of vandalism. The case against him has collapsed, while fresh footage reveals the same boy bashing another student.

Events

36 h. ago Case collapses against retired officer charged over citizen’s arrest

Adam Sontag was charged with assault after attempting to apprehend a teenager he suspected of vandalism.

Events

42 h. ago If African safari is on your wish list, this lodge is worth every cent

You may have to save a while to savour this South African safari camp, but andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp is very near perfect.

Politics

47 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

54 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

59 h. ago ‘This got me through’: A DV survivor’s guide to being an ally

If you suspect someone is a victim of domestic abuse, it can be difficult to know what is the best approach to take. But there are practical ways to help.

Events

59 h. ago Man charged after police gun 'unintentionally' fired during arrest at Sydney Airport

A man has been charged over an incident that allegedly led to a police officer's gun "unintentionally" being fired near a cafe at Sydney Airport.

Events

60 h. ago ‘Anywhere there are bogans’: Alcohol, drugs, cramped aisles fuel air rage surge

Air travel has roared back to life. It’s bringing a surge of threats, violence and arrests.

Politics

61 h. ago ‘Miraculous no one got hit’: Hero bystander recounts moment gun was fired inside Sydney Airport

Passenger William Wilcher rushed to help AFP officers as they grappled with the man during an arrest in a busy area of Terminal 2.

Events

64 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

64 h. ago Hero bystander recounts moment gun was fired inside busy Sydney Airport terminal

A passenger rushed to help AFP officers as they grappled with the man in a busy area of Terminal 2.

Events

2 d. ago Three Sydney men arrested over alleged planned public shooting

Police overnight have arrested three men in Sydney over an alleged plan to use vehicles in a public place shooting.

Events

2 d. 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

3 d. ago Murder charges laid after man decapitated, pregnant woman killed

A homeless man has been charged with two counts of murder after a man was allegedly decapitated and a pregnant woman killed in Mount Waverley.

Events