10 h. ago ‘Listen to us’: Parents want more power for schools to deal with bullies after son, 8, attacked

Mason Farmer was hospitalised after he was attacked on the playground at a primary school in Perth’s eastern suburbs by a child the same age as him. 

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22 h. ago Ten country bakeries worth a roadtrip (and where to find the best pie)

A vanilla slice that “puts others to shame”. Pies and pasties made the old-school way. And what might be the country’s best lamington. These standout bakeries are worth a detour.

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32 h. ago Coalition vows $5000 visa fee for international students at sandstone universities

Peter Dutton’s plan to hike international student visa fees will cement Australia’s application costs as the most expensive in the world.

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32 h. ago The three rules that rocketed this Sydney school up the HSC rankings

Boys are over-represented among struggling school students and under-represented in policy attention. Here’s how Balgowlah Boys and Marist College Eastwood found success.

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34 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Libs dump candidate over sexist comments; Dutton spruiks foreign student cuts; PM campaigns on $4000 home battery subsidy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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42 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton spruiks foreign student cuts to get young Australians into homes; Albanese campaigns on $4000 home battery subsidy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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42 h. ago ‘Like a Pied Piper’: Children were attracted to me, says alleged school predator

A former eastern suburbs teacher told police he had a “natural gift with children”. He allegedly used this “cult-like” image to commit serial child sexual abuse.

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46 h. ago This seaside fish shop may sell the best fish 𝄒n𝄒 chips in the state

Portions are generous but it’s good to get in early before fish sell out at this small, smart and no-fuss old-school British-style chippy.

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52 h. ago ‘They can’t even tie their shoe laces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

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52 h. ago ‘They can’t even tie their shoelaces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

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57 h. ago ‘They can’t tie shoelaces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

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67 h. ago Rumaysa endured racism at school for years, and says indifference is fuelling its rise

Reports of racism in Victoria’s schools are surging as the Education Department receives at least one complaint every school day – a 28 per cent increase in 12 months.

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2 d. ago The surprising ABC high school comedy series taking inspiration from Chris Lilley

Urvi Went To An All Girls School takes a nostalgic look at what can be a tough time for many young women.

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3 d. ago Students say ‘flashy’ QUT med school would be better in the bush

The medical fraternity says funding for the proposed facility would be better spent plugging a GP shortage in rural communities.

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3 d. ago Perth school, dad speak as student attacked at shops still in hospital

The school has released a statement, as the distraught father of the teen allegedly coward-punched and head-stomped at a suburban shopping centre asks for justice.

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4 d. ago Fast times at Cranbourne West: Primary school pupils drive high

For the children of Cranbourne West Primary School, human-powered vehicle racing is opening up new opportunities.

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5 d. ago Olympic builds and booming schools to exacerbate gridlock on one Brisbane road

More than 5000 students attend three growing schools on Gregory Terrace, and the congestion will only get worse when construction begins on Olympic venues.

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5 d. ago More gridlock ahead as Olympic builds, booming schools clog busy road

More than 5000 students attend three growing schools on Gregory Terrace, and the congestion will only get worse when construction begins on Olympic venues.

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6 d. ago Brisbane primary school to close to make way for high school students

Parents of the 73 students have been told their school will be shutting down after next year’s classes to allow for construction of a new high school.

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6 d. ago We learnt how much funding NSW schools receive: What does yours get?

Top selective schools James Ruse and North Sydney Boys benefited from parent contributions upwards of $2000 per student. Search our table to see how your school fares.

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