Lifestyle
RJ Living's Summer Sale: 20% Off Mila Lamp & Best-Selling Furniture
Aussies are snapping up the stylish Mila Table Lamp and other best-selling furniture pieces in RJ Living's epic 20% off summer sale. Shop the sleek, contemporary designs before stock runs out.
Politics
Thief blames cost-of-living for Christmas Day cafe burglary at Wollongong Uni
A Keiraville man has pleaded guilty to stealing wine, cash and souvenir spoons from a University of Wollongong cafe on Christmas Day, citing financial pressure. Read the full court details.
Sports
Hawthorn's Will Day Suffers Shoulder Injury Scare in AFL Pre-Season
Hawthorn faces an anxious wait after star midfielder Will Day injured his shoulder at pre-season training, reviving fears from his 2024 campaign. Get the latest AFL updates.
Business
Inside Lysaghts: The Illawarra's Loneliest Train Station Sees Fewer Than 50 Monthly Passengers
Lysaghts Station, built for steelworkers in 1941, now records fewer than 50 monthly passengers. Discover its quiet history and stark contrast to bustling hubs like Wollongong.
Entertainment
Education
ACT childcare centres exposed in damning government documents
Shocking incidents at Canberra childcare centres, including a fire started by a toddler and a boy locked in a bathroom, are detailed in hundreds of newly released ACT government documents. Read the full investigation.
NT Students Win $20k Grant for Life Skills Conference
Six Northern Territory students with Down syndrome will attend a major Victorian conference after their advocacy group secured a $20,000 CommBank Community Grant to boost life skills and independence.
$20k Grant Sends NT Students to Life Skills Conference
Six Northern Territory students with Down syndrome will attend a major Victorian conference after their advocacy group secured a $20,000 CommBank Community Grant. The trip is part of Project 21, a pioneering education program.
Illawarra school costs hit $95K public, $330K private for 2026
New data reveals the soaring cost of education in the Illawarra for 2026. Parents face up to $336,870 for private schooling, while public education hits $95,000 over 13 years. See the full breakdown.
Staggering school costs force parents to work more
Rising education expenses in Australia are pushing cash-strapped families to their limits, with many parents taking on extra work. Discover the full impact and expert advice.