4 d. ago These academics defend white nationalism. Their college says that’s ‘freedom of speech’

A small but influential Catholic higher education institution launched an investigation into two senior staff over public comments about Australia’s racial identity.

Events

4 d. ago Essential workers are locked out of rentals, but Labor says WA is ‘being bold’ in housing

The latest Anglicare rental affordability report shows early childhood educators or hospitality workers could only afford less than 1 per cent of the available rentals in Perth – or 16 properties.

Society

6 d. ago Executives resign from childcare chain after abuse charges against ex

Two top executives at Affinity Education have stepped down after child abuse charges were laid against former worker Joshua Brown.

Transport

6 d. ago WA public schools get $11.3m boost to fix crumbling infrastructure

Education Minister Sabine Winton announced the additional funding on Tuesday afternoon after copping backlash from the opposition, who said the government should be “ashamed” of the conditions. 

Politics

6 d. ago Childhood friends were kidnapped together, separated and reunited

For part of their captivity, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David were together after they were kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival, they were then separated and reunited on their release.

Events

6 d. ago Joy, tears and pain: Hostages reunite with families after two years of suffering

Emotional scenes unfolded in videos released showing the 20 living Israeli hostages reuniting with relatives and partners, many of whom had feared they would never see their loved ones again.

Events

7 d. ago For Shore, a woman’s safety matters less than her male killer’s reputation

The headmaster of Shore school wrote that the murderer of Lilie James was “an absolute delight”. When I pushed back, I was told to keep quiet. But the cost of silence is far greater than the risk of speaking out.

Events

8 d. ago ‘Hostile and harmful for women’: Former Shore teacher breaks silence on school culture

Shocked at the way the Shore School principal described a killer as an “absolute delight” whose behaviour was out of character, teacher Clare Walker took the school to the Human Rights Commission.

Society

8 d. ago Seeing delight: recapturing the joy of early childhood education

A team of researchers is on a mission to rediscover the joy in the Australia’s embattled childcare sector.

Politics

1 week ago ‘We ended the war’: Joy in Gaza, Israel as Trump acclaims peace deal

Israel appears set to welcome hostages home from captivity under Hamas as soon as Monday or Tuesday, clearing the way for Palestinian prisoners to be released.

Politics

1 week ago WA childcare sector sees rise in misconduct reports – but officials say it’s a good sign

Misconduct reports have soared by more than 40 per cent in the past year, but WA’s child-safety watchdog says it reflects growing confidence among educators to report bad behaviour.

Politics

1 week ago Childcare misconduct reports have almost doubled in WA. Why?

New data reveals 261 notifications were made by early education and care providers in the last financial year, up from 186 in 2023-24.

Politics

1 week ago Parents claim centre where Joshua Brown worked dismissed inappropriate touching report

Affinity Education withheld crucial information concerning two children cared for by accused paedophile Joshua Brown.

Society

1 week ago Childcare giant at centre of Joshua Brown investigation ignored inappropriate touching complaint

Affinity Education withheld crucial information concerning two children cared for by accused paedophile Joshua Brown at an Essendon daycare.

Events

1 week ago Safety complaint at Joshua Brown childcare centre not investigated

Affinity Education withheld crucial information concerning two children cared for by accused paedophile Joshua Brown.

Events

1 week ago The schools with some of Victoria’s best teachers – and how they’ve improved results

The 2025 Victorian Education Excellence Awards showcase some of the state’s best teachers and school leaders.

Society

1 week ago Sydney Bowler seeks to wind back the clock after series of setbacks

He’s yet to recapture that exciting early career form as a three-year-old, but two years on the stepping stones are well in place for a home-course five-year-old at Wednesday’s Kensington meeting.

Politics

2 w. ago I flew overseas for one special dish but discovered something better

In a world in which we can eat avo toast in Dubai, Dresden or Delhi, the real joy is seeking out foods that belong to a particular place or a particular time.

Politics

2 w. ago Minister vows to table major WA education review as frustrations reach boiling point

A heavily redacted document provided following a protracted freedom of information application has seen frustrations over a long-promised review of WA’s Education Act reach a new peak.

Politics

2 w. ago Cats confident in their management of Bailey Smith’s behaviour after Mad Monday posts

Geelong footy boss Andrew Mackie says the club is not perfect and will educate its players and staff after attracting criticism for social media posts sent their Mad Monday celebrations.

Politics