2 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.

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3 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

3 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

4 h. ago Diplomacy can’t deliver the quick wins Trump craves. But neither can war

In the Middle East, notions of victory are never simplistic. Mission creep, which has haunted America since the quagmire of Vietnam, is a clear and present danger.

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5 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

6 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

7 h. ago ‘DNA found on pill’ in case of influencer accused of poisoning daughter

The mother stands accused of torturing her one-year-old daughter, with police alleging the girl was put through “such severe emotional and physical distress” she could have died.

Science

11 h. ago I have a trip booked this school holidays. Do I need to rethink my travel plans?

What happens when disaster strikes on holiday? Here’s how you can prepare before takeoff to prevent pain once you land.

Culture

12 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

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

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14 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

17 h. ago Starting school should be a happy milestone. For this family, it’s a reminder of tragedy

Helen and Dan Broadley lost their newborn twin Finn at Northern Beaches Hospital. Five years on, they say recent tragedies show the hospital has not changed.

Politics

33 h. ago The Minns government cries poor while squibbing reform that could raise hundreds of millions

Daniel Mookhey is a good treasurer. But on poker machine tax reform he has revealed himself to be disappointingly weak 

Politics

41 h. ago ‘I shouldn’t have driven’: Ezra Mam reflects on that crash, Leniu, and the lessons learned

He knows many believe he’s lucky to still have a career in football. He agrees with them. After a rollercoaster two years, Broncos playmaker is merely focused on becoming a better person.

Events

51 h. ago AI is in every NSW public school classroom. Is that a good thing?

Artificial intelligence chatbots are now in every public school in the state. It’s saving teachers time and giving students a 24/7 on-call educator.

Politics

51 h. ago NSW nearly lost Cleary and Moses to injury. Who are the halves next in line?

The Blues were a late Nathan Cleary fitness test away from being without both first-choice halves in Origin II. Who would fill the breach in the decider if Cleary or Jarome Luai goes down?

Events

57 h. ago Man dies outside RAC Arena after being hit by Transperth bus

Police are seeking assistance from the public in relation to the incident that occurred just after 6pm on Friday night.

Events

63 h. ago Trump effort to keep Harvard from hosting foreign students blocked by judge

It marks another victory for the Ivy League school as it challenges multiple government sanctions amid a battle with the White House.

Politics

65 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

65 h. ago ‘Like nothing you have seen before’: Meet the artists entrancing New York

The birthplace of Yothu Yindi and King Stingray is home to an extraordinary school of artists whose work is sought after by the likes of The Met in New York.

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