Man's epic Australian walk with dog surprises family
After 18 months walking Australia's perimeter, Tom Haskins and his dog Luna made an emotional surprise return to his Queensland family. Read their incredible journey.
After 18 months walking Australia's perimeter, Tom Haskins and his dog Luna made an emotional surprise return to his Queensland family. Read their incredible journey.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School faces crisis with six suspensions daily in 2024. Community demands action on student behaviour and safety concerns.
Multiple Canberra public schools closed Friday due to asbestos contamination in decorative sand. WorkSafe ACT advises testing and remediation. Get the full list of affected schools.
A 53-year-old parent was knocked unconscious after allegedly assaulting a student during a violent altercation at a Raby high school. Police are investigating the incident.
A Wollongong West Public School reunion brought Helen and Kevin together decades after childhood. Now married 20 years, they returned for the school's centenary celebrations.
A $21 million trial will bring health and community services into four WA schools, aiming to improve student attendance and wellbeing. Educators welcome the initiative.
Radford College hikes fees by 23% after reporting $840,000 deficit. Interest expenses triple to $1.35 million while admin costs hit $4.5 million. Read the full financial breakdown.
A Hampton East special needs school was sent into lockdown after a terrifying armed robbery attempt with a knife occurred outside its grounds. Police are investigating the incident which happened on Tuesday afternoon.
The unexpected closure of Wallsend Out of School Hours care has left dozens of Newcastle families in crisis mode, with parents facing work disruptions and children displaced just weeks into the new school year.
Frustrated families at Radford College are considering withdrawing students as the prestigious Canberra school announces another significant fee increase, leaving parents questioning the value of private education.
Furious parents at Radford College have formed a WhatsApp protest group after the school announced significant fee increases without adequate consultation, leaving families scrambling to manage their budgets.
A significant residential development featuring 20 modern townhouses is proposed for Oak Flats, promising to reshape the suburb's housing landscape while addressing local demand.
Discover this stunning family home in Shell Cove offering modern living, multiple living areas, and prime location near schools, beaches, and amenities.
Discover how the Illawarra region is producing elite female athletes across multiple sports, from soccer superstars to rugby sensations and basketball prodigies.
Lyneham High School community rallies for essential gymnasium upgrades as aging facilities fail to meet basic safety and educational standards, putting student wellbeing at risk.
A wild police pursuit through Illawarra ended with officers deploying a Taser on a 26-year-old man and arresting two people following a dramatic car stop on the Princes Highway.
Dive into Illawarra's action-packed November sporting calendar featuring rugby triumphs, surfing spectacles, and community sporting events that are making waves across the region.
Breaking news from the Illawarra Mercury traffic blog: Multiple vehicle collisions and significant delays are causing major disruptions across the region's road network this afternoon.
After years of bitter feuding, Liam and Noel Gallagher have Aussie music lovers buzzing with speculation about a potential Oasis reunion that could rock the music world.
Get ready for an epic FREE music celebration! Western Australia's biggest names including Jebediah, Voyager, Little Birdy and Lucy Durack are set to perform at the WA Day 2025 festival in Burswood Park. Discover the full lineup and festival details.
A 30-year high school reunion in the Illawarra region has unearthed buried trauma for an LGBTQI+ advocate, revealing how schoolyard bullying continues to impact mental health decades later.
Discover Canberra's vibrant community scene with our complete guide to school fetes, markets, and family-friendly events happening across the capital.
WA Police launch major speeding blitz targeting reckless drivers in Scarborough school zones. Multiple motorists caught flouting 40km/h limits during peak drop-off times.
Join the centenary celebration as St Therese's Primary School in New Lambton reflects on a century of shaping young minds and building community connections.
New investigation reveals mechanical failure, not student behaviour, caused the alarming North Shore school bus incident that left parents demanding answers.
Garry Kingston's miraculous survival story unfolds as he meets the St John WA ambulance crew who brought him back from clinical death after a sudden cardiac arrest.
Cairns students and staff were safely evacuated after police responded to an unverified threat at Redlynch State College. Authorities have secured the campus while investigations continue.
Wollongong's streets echoed with powerful chants as hundreds gathered for the Reclaim the Night march, demanding an end to gender-based violence in our community.
Discover the best events happening across the Illawarra region this week, from live music performances and food festivals to family-friendly activities and cultural celebrations.
Former Woonona High students from the 1970s reunite for an emotional 50-year milestone, sharing memories and creating new ones in a heartwarming Illawarra gathering.