Lifestyle
Child in serious condition after alleged Launceston stabbing, woman charged
A child is in a serious condition after an alleged stabbing in Launceston. A 33-year-old woman known to the child has been charged with attempted murder. Police are appealing for information.
Politics
Father's Anguish: 'Hysterical' Call After Alleged Groping by Grandfather in Dapto
A Wollongong court hears emotional evidence from a father about his daughter's distress following an alleged assault by her grandfather in Dapto. The accused man, 76, denies all charges.
Sports
Townsville Blackhawks Unveil 2026 Cyril Connell Cup Squad
The Townsville Blackhawks have selected their 17-player squad for the 2026 Cyril Connell Cup. Get the full team breakdown and rising stars to watch.
Business
Port Stephens Marina Wins Court Appeal for Two-Storey Expansion and Car Park
The owner of Soldiers Point Marina has won a Land and Environment Court appeal against Port Stephens Council, allowing a two-storey addition with new facilities and car parking. Read the full details of the ruling.
Environment
Entertainment
Education
Queensland school faces backlash over strict haircut rules
A Queensland boys' school faces parent backlash over strict hairstyle rules banning mullets and ponytails. The debate highlights tensions between school standards and personal expression. Read the full story.
Canberra teacher compensated after unfair dismissal ruling
A Canberra teacher sacked for 'foolish' misconduct involving student social media contact and an ice bath photo has been awarded five months' pay. Read the Fair Work Commission's full findings.
New Canberra School Brings Forward High School Opening
Stromlo Forest Anglican College will open its early years campus in 2026 and has accelerated plans for high school years due to strong community demand in the growing Molonglo Valley. Read more.
JCU welcomes 2000+ new students as health courses surge
James Cook University in Townsville welcomes over 2000 new students for Semester 1, 2024, with a major surge in demand for nursing, medicine, and allied health courses. Discover the campus buzz.
Woman charged over alleged Carrington hotel stabbing
A 22-year-old woman is behind bars accused of stabbing a man at a Carrington hotel in what police allege was a domestic violence incident. The victim was treated at John Hunter Hospital.