Politics
Whitlam man granted bail over alleged decade-long sexual assaults of ex-partner
A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
Lifestyle
Virgin's 2026 Leave Hacks: Turn 11 Holidays into 29 Days Off
Virgin Australia's 2026 Annual Leave Hacks Guide reveals how West Australians can strategically use 4 days of leave to unlock 29 total days off. Plan your Tasmanian summer or Great Barrier Reef escape now.
Sports
Lake Macquarie Teens Selected for Historic First Nations Basketball Tour of USA
Two Lake Macquarie PCYC basketballers, Jared Hickson and Jarvis Watson, are set for a life-changing trip to the USA as part of a groundbreaking all-Indigenous squad. Read their inspiring story.
Business
Perth Rents Soar: Now Australia's Second Most Expensive City
Perth's rental crisis deepens as it overtakes Sydney and Brisbane, becoming the nation's second most expensive city for tenants. Discover the data and what it means for WA.
Environment
Entertainment
Education
Mandurah teacher charged with sexually abusing student
A 33-year-old WA teacher faces multiple charges for alleged persistent sexual abuse of a male student. She will appear in Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 27.
Illawarra Schools Out-of-Area Enrolment Guide 2026
NSW Department of Education to publish public school capacity for non-local students from 2026. Find out which Illawarra schools have space and the new transparent enrolment system.
School principal sentenced for indecent assault of girl
Geoffrey Noel MacNicol, a former primary school principal, received a suspended sentence for the indecent assault of a 12-year-old. The magistrate described the act as 'predatory and exploitative'. Read the full court details.
Top Study Skills for 2026 Revealed by WA Education Experts
Educational consultants reveal the study habits that will define success in 2026. Learn why short, focused sessions and active retrieval practice are key to thriving in a digital world.
New Adelaide University Opens Following Major Merger
Adelaide University officially launches today after a $450 million merger between two institutions. Staff are back on campus, with the first full student cohort arriving next week.