Newcastle students celebrate outstanding HSC results

Merewether High and St Francis Xavier College graduates react to impressive ATARs. Top achievers share their relief and future plans for medicine, law, and engineering. Read their inspiring stories.

Friend attacks man with machete in Fairy Meadow home

A Wollongong man required surgery after a long-time friend, wearing a motorcycle helmet, attacked him with a machete inside his Fairy Meadow home. The attacker has pleaded guilty. Read the shocking details.

Family's pain revealed in Jesmond stabbing case

The family of Daniel Pettersson, stabbed to death in Jesmond in 2022, have detailed their enduring grief as his killer faces sentencing for manslaughter. Read the full story.

ACT Year 12 ATAR results kept secret for 2025

Median ATAR scores for Canberra's 2025 Year 12 cohort will remain hidden, continuing a trend of limited transparency. A delayed advisory committee review means data won't be public until at least 2026.

CSIRO gets $233m boost in MYEFO as job cuts loom

The Albanese government injects $233 million into CSIRO to safeguard critical research in AI, climate resilience, and minerals, despite 350 jobs still set to be axed. Read the full budget update.

Meet Canberra's highest Year 12 achievers for 2026

Canberra's top Year 12 students have received their ATAR results. Meet the high achievers, learn their study tips, and discover their ambitious university and career plans for the future.

St Andrew's Grammar opens $9m STEM centre

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.

Phone fire prompts ACT school bus evacuation

High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.

UWA lowers minimum ATAR entry requirement to 70

The University of Western Australia cuts its minimum ATAR for 2026 entry from 75 to 70, matching other WA universities. The move aims to boost accessibility and inclusivity for students.

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