Politics
Man found bound and stabbed in Canberra unit after workers hear cries for help
Police discovered a bound and gagged stabbing victim in a Reid unit after nearby workers heard cries for help. A man has been charged, while a female suspect remains at large.
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
Randwick Race Day Preview: Expert Tips and Selections for Saturday's Full Card
Get the inside running on Saturday's Randwick meeting with our race-by-race preview and expert betting tips. Find out which horses are favoured to win.
Business
West Australian Travel Team's 2025 Journeys: From Jaipur to Svalbard
The West Australian's travel team reflects on a year of global adventures, from Italy's backroads to Arctic cruises, promising more authentic stories for WA readers in 2026.
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.