6 h. ago Ballarat Grammar strapping scandal probe extended to second house

The prestigious private school has told parents new information will see an internal probe into a “strapping” abuse scandal extended to staff responses to student abuse and another of its boarding houses.

Politics

7 h. ago Driver warned by police several times before fatal shooting, court hears

The state coroner has been told police warned a woman multiple times before she was eventually shot dead in South Melbourne last month.

Events

8 h. ago Parents ‘lonely and empty’ after son killed by speeding teen driver

Data analyst William Taylor was killed by an unlicensed teenage driver in a stolen car with friends who pleaded with him to stop.

Events

9 h. ago ‘Don’t you dare’: Officer’s warnings before fatally shooting driver

Madeline Margaret Henry was fatally shot in South Melbourne last month after driving towards a police officer during the arrest of a man allegedly wielding a machete.

Events

11 h. ago These parents say their crumbling state school isn’t being fixed because of who they vote for

Long-running maintenance issues at the 150-year-old Brighton Primary School came to a head when the floors of classrooms and a bathroom were eaten by termites.

Politics

16 h. ago ‘Quite traumatised’: Brisbane bus driver may have permanent ear damage after attack

The lord mayor and union officials are calling for repeat offenders to be banned from public transport.

Events

17 h. ago WA news LIVE: Driver charged over fatal bus crash outside RAC Arena

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18 h. ago Brisbane news live: Man charged over Brisbane bus driver attack; The latest on the crisis in the Middle East; AC/DC reveal Australian tour details

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Events

66 h. ago Israeli attacks kill 44 Palestinians in Gaza as UN warns of water shortage

UNICEF says a shortage of fuel to operate wells and desalination plants in Gaza means the enclave “is facing what would amount to a man-made drought”.

Events

69 h. ago The ‘fungus bench’ that should outrage all NSW school parents

Whatever the ICAC makes of allegations, public money being sloshed around for contractors, consultants and advisers is outrageous as public schools fall apart

Politics

69 h. ago With ageing parents, kids and jobs, life for the ‘sandwich generation’ is no picnic

The term “sandwich generation” refers to anyone whose children and ageing parents need simultaneous support. Research shows the cohort finds it stressful juggling their lives with supporting those they love.

Society

3 d. ago NRL LIVE updates: Wests Tigers take on Raiders at Campbelltown

Jarome Luai backs up from Origin for the Tigers against the second-placed Canberra Raiders, with Ricky Stuart’s son Jed making his NRL debut.

Politics

3 d. ago NRL LIVE updates: Raiders hang on as Tigers comeback falls just short

Jarome Luai backs up from Origin for the Tigers against the second-placed Canberra Raiders, with Ricky Stuart’s son Jed making his NRL debut.

Politics

3 d. ago Mum’s plea for justice as cops hunt hooded figure over ‘horrific’ murder

James Pakis, 34, was senselessly stabbed in a Sydney apartment. His mother has vowed to be “the voice” of her son as she fights to get him justice.

Events

3 d. ago South Australia’s algal bloom has spread. Here’s why the rest of Australia should be worried

Sharks, rays, octopus and penguins are among more than 330 species killed by the mass algal bloom washing across South Australia’s coasts. It won’t end there.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Shot of whiskey’: How Ricky Stuart will cope with son’s Canberra debut

The veteran coach feels like a proud father every time he hands a player a debut. On Friday, it’s for real, as Jed Stuart becomes Raider No.414.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Shot of whisky’: How Ricky Stuart will cope with son’s Canberra debut

The veteran coach feels like a proud father every time he hands a player a debut. On Friday, it’s for real, as Jed Stuart becomes Raider No.404.

Politics

4 d. ago Continuity the key as Schmidt sticks with trusted Wallaby troops for Lions

Joe Schmidt has picked just two bolters and one overseas star in his Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month.

Politics

4 d. ago Motorcyclist dies after losing control on Melbourne freeway on

A motorcyclist has been killed after crashing into a barrier near the Princes Freeway in Altona.

Politics

4 d. ago British police ‘failed family’ of teen killed in crash caused by US envoy’s wife

Independent investigators have accused police of mishandling the investigation into a crash in which Harry Dunn died, and the American fled the UK, claiming diplomatic immunity.

Events