As the 2026 school year begins, Canberra parents face rising costs. The Smith Family charity highlights digital access as crucial for student participation, with many struggling to afford devices and internet.
Escape to Hylander, a self-sufficient log cabin on 16 hectares of private rainforest near Jamberoo with coastal views. This one-bedroom property offers total seclusion just minutes from Kiama beaches.
Sunrise's Courtney Roulston shares simple, healthy lunchbox recipes for the new school term. Get inspired with Perino tomato skewers and choc chip oat biscuits.
Perth Modern School's 2025 graduates credit the school's environment for their outstanding ATAR results, with a median score of 95.8 and many achieving 99+. Discover their stories.
As other nations adopt free school lunches to fight food insecurity and boost learning, Australia remains without a national program. Could this change?
A 33-year-old teacher from a Perth Anglican school faces multiple charges over alleged persistent sexual conduct with a teenage boy. She will appear in court later this month.
WA Police face a potential $10m loss on a luxury jet lease, sparking outrage over taxpayer-funded spending. Discover the full story behind the costly aviation deal.
WA Police face scrutiny after leasing a luxury private jet for $2.1 million, with taxpayers potentially losing over $10 million. Read the full investigation.
Get ready for the new school year with 25% off durable Harrison Daytona shoes from Shoes & Sox. Australian-owned, premium leather, and supporting Red Kite. Sale ends 8 Feb 2026.
Officeworks launches its annual Back to School Appeal with a goal to raise $1 million for The Smith Family's Learning for Life program, providing essential supplies and support to Australian students in need.
Officeworks launches its annual Back to School Appeal with a goal to raise $1 million for The Smith Family, providing essential learning tools and support for Australian students in need.
Conflicting statements from top NSW Health officials over deadly Aspergillus mould in a Newcastle cancer ward. Patients call it a 'disgrace' as a class action is prepared. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
Tennis star Anna Kournikova and singer Enrique Iglesias have announced the birth of their fourth child. The famously private couple shared the news on social media. Get the full story.
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.
Multinational healthcare giant Ramsay Health Care acquires Canberra's National Capital Private Hospital in a $251 million deal, marking its first ACT investment. Operations expected to transition in mid-2026.
Parents in Western Australia face fee hikes of up to 7.4% at elite private schools in 2026, far exceeding the national inflation rate. See which schools are affected and the reasons behind the surge.
Construction accelerates on Medowie's new Catherine McAuley Primary School, with a foundation principal appointed and enrolments opening soon for a Term 1, 2027 start.
Rhonda Morton, principal of Coniston Public School, retires after a 33-year teaching career. She shares her secret to leadership and plans to return to casual teaching.
Learn how to strategically combine Medicare and private health insurance to reduce your out-of-pocket costs for glasses, contact lenses, and eye care in Australia.
A Townsville school has halved bullying incidents by adopting a unique 'country approach' program, fostering respect and community. Discover how this model is transforming student wellbeing.
Townsville's CBD revitalisation faces major delays as construction costs skyrocket. Experts warn projects are becoming unviable, threatening the city's economic future. Read the full analysis.
Scotch College in Melbourne has banned e-bikes and e-scooters from its campus, citing serious safety concerns for students. The new policy takes immediate effect.
New images reveal WA's first vertical public primary school in East Perth, a $165m project for 600+ students. Public comment is open until December 23.
St Andrew's Grammar School in Dianella unveils its $9 million Bianca Afkos Science and Technology Centre, featuring robotics labs and performance spaces. Opens Term 1, 2026.
Torquay P-6 College is removing dresses from its uniform, offering shorts and pants to all students. The change promotes inclusivity and practicality for active play.
Revised school bus timetables for West Dapto students cut morning travel by up to 52 minutes. Changes follow community campaign and will benefit Dapto Public and St John's Primary schools.
Ignatius Park College has set the date and venue for its 2025 Senior Formal. Discover the exciting theme and all the key details for this milestone event in Townsville.
A 17-year-old Scots College student was lured to a Woollahra park and assaulted by classmates. Police are investigating the incident, which was filmed and shared on Snapchat.