7 h. ago How late night beers and a locked door led the Cats to ‘Ireland’s Nick Daicos’

Oisin Mullin will head into Friday night’s preliminary final with one of the biggest jobs in footy, ready to perform for the club that made him welcome before he even arrived.

Politics

9 h. ago Woman charged with manslaughter after two children die in house fire

A woman has been charged with manslaughter after two children were killed in a house fire in Melbourne's north-east last year.

Society

9 h. ago The Vegetable Plot that’s hard to ‘beet’ for young audiences

A new dad’s brainwave to keep playing music but at family-friendly times has spawned a beloved children’s group with fans worldwide.

Politics

10 h. ago Catholic primary schools have seen huge jumps in NAPLAN maths results

A change in the way Catholic primary school children are taught has boosted their numeracy scores, and it’s the same system Victoria’s public schools will follow.

Politics

21 h. ago Children’s Guardian calls for evidence to be released after sacking

Children’s Guardian Steve Kinmond was dismissed for “misbehaviour”. He is calling for his evidence to be made public.

Politics

21 h. ago Perth mum who faked kids’ cancer and fled WA also faces fraud charges over east

Sarah Jayne Kelly was denied bail on Tuesday, weeks ahead of being sentenced for offending that included repeatedly falsely claiming her children had a raft of medical issues.

Politics

29 h. ago Woman charged over fatal house fire that killed two children

Three young children were pulled from the burning home in Melbourne’s north-west last year.

Events

34 h. ago Actor Craig McLachlan pulls out of stage show after 'aggressive' backlash

Australian actor Craig McLachlan says he has pulled out of performing in the stage production Cluedo after swift backlash from the theatre community.

Politics

34 h. ago Perth day care worker on trial over allegations he touched two children

Robert David Reti, 39, is accused of indecently dealing with a four-year-old and a six-year-old at two separate day care centres in Lesmurdie and Banksia Grove in 2023.

Society

34 h. ago Keeping pace with a gifted child: Are schools letting them down?

It may seem like they have won the academic lottery but parents of gifted children can struggle to find the right support to allow their child to thrive.

Politics

45 h. ago ‘It’s definitely exhausting’: The western suburbs students going the distance in more ways than one

Many families in Melbourne’s west place a high premium on their children’s education. For some students, that can mean a daily trek to the other side of town.

Politics

52 h. ago Nikki Webster performs Under Southern Skies with her children

Singer Nikki Webster, who was 13 when she performed Under Southern Skies at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, is joined by her daughter Skylah and son Malakai for a 25th anniversary performance at Accor Stadium on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Politics

54 h. ago Don’t tell children they’re ‘gifted’. Call them this instead

Telling children they’re “gifted and talented” sets them up for a lifetime of disappointment. There’s a better way.

Politics

68 h. ago Romania intercepts Russian drones in second NATO airspace violation

Fighter jets scrambled to monitor a Russian attack in Ukraine were able to track the drone as it entered Romanian airspace near Ukraine’s southern border.

Events

3 d. ago ‘They’ve set a precedent. You’re allowed to headbutt’: Sticky fumes over Walsh call

Reece Walsh faces an anxious wait to see if he’ll play in Brisbane’s next match. On Sunday in Canberra he turned in a performance that won’t be forgotten.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Predators go where the prey is’: Crackdown for popular children’s game

Roblox is one of the most popular children’s games in Australia. But it also has a dark side.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Predators go where the prey is’: Crackdown for popular children’s gaming platform

Roblox is one of the most popular gaming platforms for Australian children. But it also has a dark side.

Politics

3 d. ago Walsh’s houdini act and Hunt’s redemption: How Broncos conquered the great escape

If there were any doubts of Reece Walsh’s ability to perform on the biggest stage, his ultimate houdini act has etched his name into Brisbane Broncos’ folklore.

Politics

3 d. ago With Charlie Kirk’s death, the MAGA movement gains its first patron saint

While it’s easy to find condemnation for senseless violence, and feel sympathy towards Kirk’s wife and young children, it’s difficult to find empathy.

Events

3 d. ago Today, the NBN is getting a huge upgrade. Here’s what you need to know

Download and upload speeds are about to skyrocket, though not for everyone.

Politics