Politics
ACT parole laws under fire: Calls to align drug conditions with decriminalisation
A Canberra harm minimisation leader is pushing for a review of parole conditions that ban all drug use, arguing they clash with the ACT's decriminalisation approach and risk re-incarceration. Read the full report.
Lifestyle
Parenting in the digital age: Lessons from a 1990s TV ban
Columnist Jenna Price reflects on banning television for her teens in the 1990s, drawing parallels to today's social media bans and the eternal challenge of guiding adolescents.
Sports
Top 10 Illawarra Sporting Moments of 2025: From Hawks Glory to Historic Droughts Broken
Relive the year's most thrilling Illawarra sports stories. From the Hawks' NBL championship to local clubs ending decades-long droughts, discover the moments that defined 2025. Read the full countdown now.
Business
Boundary Road Reopens as Barwon Heads Road Upgrade Progresses
Traffic has returned to Boundary Road in Armstrong Creek as the Barwon Heads Road upgrade moves to its next phase. Get the latest on the project timeline and upcoming changes.
Entertainment
Education
Youth sport's goals must be bigger than just winning matches
A Newcastle Herald reader argues that community sport, when focused on wellbeing and inclusion, is vital for youth resilience and mental health. Read the full debate.
Hells Angel arrested at Sydney Airport over order breach
A Hells Angels sergeant-at-arms faces court after being arrested at Sydney International Airport, accused of breaching orders following a Maitland clubhouse 'takeover'. Read the latest on the police crackdown.
Man charged over Bassendean assault spree
A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting six people in a shocking 30-minute rampage at a Bassendean library and nearby shops. Police detail the violent incidents.
Teen accused in Ellenbrook school stabbing allowed Bali trip
A Perth teenager charged over an alleged stabbing that locked down Ellenbrook Secondary College has been granted permission to travel to Bali. The court decision has sparked debate over bail conditions.
Geelong principals retire after decades of service
Barwon Valley School and Oberon High School principals retire, marking the end of a combined 75 years in education. Read about their legacies and the search for successors.