13 h. ago Schools urged to fight back against bickering, online harassment and toxic gossip in parents’ WhatsApp groups

Parents’ WhatsApp chat groups have become so “diabolically bad” for schools that experts are urging educators to fight back through the courts and the teachers’ union is calling for state government intervention.

Events

22 h. ago Driver accused of hitting Sam Kerr’s gran plans to fight charges

A Perth driver accused of hitting soccer star Sam Kerr's grandmother has indicated he will fight the charges.

Events

4 d. ago Bayside locals fight to stop hospital chopping down ‘iconic’ gum tree

A towering lemon-scented eucalypt outside Sandringham Hospital is at the centre of a passionate dispute as it faces the axe.

Politics

5 d. ago Up to 150 Chinese nationals could be fighting on Russia’s side. Why?

They have been showing up on both sides of the battlefield throughout the war, begging the question: Are they brave heroes, dirty mercenaries, or deluded nationalists?

Politics

6 d. ago Alleged serial rapist’s case revealed after Herald fights secrecy bid

Anthony Stevo Glumac is accused of sex offences against more than a dozen women. He unsuccessfully sought to have his identity hidden for up to 20 years.

Politics

8 d. ago Why locals are fighting to keep the potholes on this dilapidated road

Driving on this road is a bone-rattling experience, but that hasn’t deterred hundreds of locals from fighting to save its potholes and cracked surface.

Politics

8 d. ago Lisa Wilkinson launches fresh salvo in fight with Bruce Lehrmann

The former co-host of Ten’s The Project has urged an appeal court to uphold a finding that the former Liberal staffer is a rapist.

Politics

2 w. ago As Tony Mokbel fights for freedom, the court has three options

There is this sense that the courts may be tempted to acquit the drug kingpin, to punish police for sneakily using barrister turned informer Nicola Gobbo as a spy.

Events

2 w. ago Girl aged five fights for life after being hit by ute on major highway

The child suffered critical head injuries when she was struck while chasing a dog, paramedics were told.

Events

2 w. ago ‘We’ve been left in the dark’: Residents fight Junction Oval light tower plans

More than 150 people have signed a petition calling for the $6 million project in St Kilda to be halted.

Politics

3 w. ago Labor urged to act now or risk fight with developers over suburban parkland

A proposed park could be about 76 times larger than Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, but unless the government acts soon, it could be lost to development.

Politics

3 w. ago Melbourne could have a new park 76 times the size of the Botanic Gardens

A proposed park could be about 76 times larger than Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, but unless the government acts soon, it could be lost to development.

Politics

3 w. ago Melbourne could have a new park 76 times the size of the Botanic Gardens – if government acts now

A proposed park could be about 76 times larger than Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, but unless the government acts soon, it could be lost to development.

Politics

3 w. ago Dozens dead and injured in South Korean bushfires that also destroyed 1300

The Korea Forest Service said firefighters were fighting at least five active fires nationwide as of Wednesday morning.

Events

3 w. ago This Sydney council has fought TODs all the way. Now it has revealed its own plan

Ku-ring-gai’s plans have been revealed months after the council took the state government to court in an attempt to block more intensive development.

Politics

3 w. ago North shore council unveils its own housing plan after fighting the government all the way

Ku-ring-gai’s plans have been revealed months after the council took the state government to court in an attempt to block more intensive development.

Politics

3 w. ago Suspended gangland lawyer wins fight to keep Tony Mokbel as a client

Sarah Tricarico will be allowed to continue to represent Mokbel as she vows to fight the suspension of her practising certificate after being charged following a police sting.

Economics

3 w. ago Sticky wicket: The fight over mooted $6 million David Warner sporting facility

The proposed multimillion-dollar indoor training centre in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has divided locals.

Events

3 w. ago Australian MMA fighter dies, condition linked to gym workouts

A young Australian mixed martial arts fighter has died from a rare health condition linked to intense gym workouts.

Politics

3 w. ago Financial crime fighting the next big thing, but who’s going to play detective?

Australian companies that don’t know their AMLs from their CTFs face a rude shock under new federal government regulations due as early as next month.

Events