Politics
NSW Police Minister's driver pleads guilty to high-range drink driving
The professional driver for NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has pleaded guilty after recording a blood alcohol reading more than three times the legal limit on the Far South Coast. Read the full details.
Lifestyle
Gardening in the Canberra Heat: Why Your Only Job This Week is to Relax
Jackie French says forget the garden chores this week. With extreme heat in Canberra, your only duties are watering, enjoying the scents, and sharing your harvest. Discover the simple joys of a summer garden.
Sports
Ben Simmons Dives into Competitive Fishing as NBA Future Remains Uncertain
Australian NBA star Ben Simmons purchases controlling stake in the South Florida Sails fishing team while rehabilitating from back injury. Discover his new venture.
Business
Great Journeys NZ Offers 20% Off Scenic Rail Tours for 2026-27
Travellers can save 20% on multi-day scenic rail tours across New Zealand for 2026-27. The sale runs from December 26 to January 31, 2026. Book online with promo code EARLYBD27.
Entertainment
Education
Third boy bailed over Ellenbrook school stabbing incident
A third teenage boy has been granted bail over the stabbing at Ellenbrook Secondary College that forced a lockdown. Get the latest on the court case and community response.
Exam blunder: Students taught wrong ancient history topic
An independent review reveals a 'perfect storm' of errors led to 140 students across nine Queensland schools studying Augustus instead of Julius Caesar for their major exam. Discover the findings and new safeguards.
Two Geelong school principals retire after decades of service
Barwon Valley School's John Munro and Oberon High's Tim McMahon retire, leaving a lasting legacy in Geelong education. Read about their careers and the search for successors.
Irish teacher Sarah Halpenny dies unexpectedly in Melbourne
The Australian-Irish community mourns the sudden death of beloved teacher and athlete Sarah Halpenny in Melbourne. A fundraiser has surpassed $300,000 AUD.
Wollongong teacher cleared of assault, gambling charges
Wollongong PE teacher Phil Saunders has had all charges against him dismissed in local court. Read the magistrate's detailed reasoning and the emotional courtroom outcome.