1 hour ago Social media fight sparked alleged stabbing at Perth high school, court told

The incident sent the high school into lockdown on Monday, with the injured teen stabbed in the arm and head.

Events

5 h. ago Six teenagers charged over Ellenbrook Secondary College stabbing

The incident sent the high school into lockdown on Monday, with the injured teen stabbed in the arm and head.

Politics

11 h. ago I don’t need a ‘butler’ at a nice hotel, just give me housekeeping

Most of the butlers I’ve come across recently are room-service attendants in nicer suits, while cleaners remain woefully underappreciated.

Politics

20 h. ago Student hospitalised after stabbing sends Ellenbrook high school into lockdown

Emergency services rushed to Ellenbrook Secondary College just after 3pm, after what police described as a targeted attack involving a group of armed youths outside the college.

Politics

22 h. ago Private schoolboy allegedly lured, humiliated in human tunnel tradition

Police are investigating the alleged assault of a teenage boy during a gathering of students from Scots College in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Politics

28 h. ago What to stream this week: Gillian Anderson’s western, plus five more picks

Don’t miss a documentary about a controversial reality show, The Beatles: Anthology and the old-school Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Politics

35 h. ago Girls top NAPLAN across government, private and Catholic schools in Victoria

Around the state, girls’ schools are maintaining their academic edge in the latest secondary school results.

Politics

35 h. ago Across Melbourne, parents are preparing for the social media ban fallout

For many children, social media is the digital version of meeting up after school and on weekends. With platforms soon to be out of reach, families are facing tough conversations.

Politics

45 h. ago In 37 years of HSC marking, Lindy always sees students make this mistake

Castle Hill High School’s English head is one of the longest standing HSC markers: one of just 30 to have marked students across four decades.

Politics

59 h. ago One quick conversation could save your relationship this Christmas

You’re busy with school and social events, buying presents, and travelling or having visitors. It’s no wonder things can get a little strained come December.

Politics

59 h. ago ‘Clear boundaries’: The private school rule changes in wake of social media ban

Cranbrook will ban smartphones for certain grades, while other schools are removing YouTube in response to the social media ban.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Can we have more children, please?’ The $5.4 million school renovation sitting half

This “state of the art” government school in Melbourne’s east is desperate for more children to teach.

Economics

4 d. ago Relief teacher charged with child sex offences taught at 40 SA schools

Since the charges came to light, parents have been critical that they weren’t told more, sooner.

Society

4 d. ago ‘We shouldn’t mimic mediocrity’: Outgoing SCEGGS head defends single

Departing SCEGGS Darlinghurst principal Jenny Allum has warned teens worry about themselves too much in a culture that pathologises normal emotions.

Politics

5 d. ago How Brisbane’s 20 biggest high schools performed in national tests

Some of the highest-achieving high schools are also Brisbane’s most sought-after. Others hold surprises.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Everyone knows the hierarchy’: The selective school that attracts the most top

James Ruse was outperformed by two girls’ schools on a single metric, Year 7 NAPLAN results for the state’s selective schools reveal.

Politics

6 d. ago The top 200: Victoria’s star NAPLAN primary and secondary schools revealed

Principals at Victoria’s top-performing schools have shared how their students secured top marks for reading, writing and numeracy.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Mentally snapped’: The decision said to have led to teacher’s alleged violent rage

It is claimed that after Melbourne teacher Kim Ramchen learnt his employment contract would not be renewed, he flew into a rage, attacking his school’s principal with a knife.

Society

6 d. ago Teacher charged after principal allegedly stabbed at Melbourne school

A teacher has been charged with multiple offences including assault after he allegedly stabbed a principal at a secondary school in Melbourne.

Society

6 d. ago A murder suspect dad, a missing TV hostess mum and a perfect VCE score: Alleged principal stabber’s tragic past

He was a child of tragedy, then an academic star. Now, Kim Ramchen – the son of a millionaire once suspected in his model wife’s disappearance – stands accused of stabbing his school principal, bringing his family name back before the courts.

Events