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4th December 2024

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NAPLAN results reveal top schools in NSW

The 2024 NAPLAN results have revealed the top primary and secondary schools, with one selective school getting revenge after losing top spot in HSC results last year.

Top performing schools reveal secret to success

Educators at NSW’s most academically successful schools have said one particular focus helped them top NAPLAN – and created more well-rounded students.

How this western Sydney school excelled at NAPLAN

A primary school in the heart of Sydney’s multicultural southwest is breaking down barriers to help children reach their full potential – and it has years of success in NAPLAN to s...

They strike you pay: Power union’s cash grab to drive up bills

Essential Energy customers in regional NSW could face massive energy bill hikes if union wage demands are accepted during a cost of living crisis. Read how it could also hit the hi...

‘Nonsensical’: Prosecutor slams Joe Biden as Hunter case closed

Special counsel David Weiss hit back at the president’s claims his son was ‘selectively and unfairly prosecuted’.

Call for pub group to drop Australia Day public holiday surcharge

The foreign-owned hospitality giant is under pressure to “put its money where its mouth is” and not impose the fees after facing major backlash over its Australia Day controversy.

87 stitches, 20cm wound: Rugby league icon’s horror cancer ordeal

“Get your arse over here, now.” This was the urgent demand from a leading cancer surgeon that potentially saved the life of one of rugby league’s most iconic characters.

Alleged Alameddine member charged over Hamze, OneFour murder plots

An alleged member of the Alameddine crime network has been charged with conspiring to murder a rival gangster and all five members of rap group, OneFour.

Sydney nightclub among 100 best in the world

Located on Sydney’s iconic Oxford Street is Australia’s first-ever venue to make the cut on a list ranking the world’s best nightclubs.

South Korea declares martial law over fears of ‘North Korean forces’

Chaos and confusion erupted in the streets of Seoul after South Korea’s embattled president suspended parliament, claiming sympathisers of Kim Jong-un were inciting rebellion.

At long last: The problem child of Sydney’s transport arrives

They doubled in cost to $4bn, suffered union-driven delays, and sat in storage for five years. Finally, commuters between Newcastle and Sydney have a shiny new intercity train serv...

Australia to back UN vote on Israel, Palestine

Penny Wong is set to strengthen Australia’s support for a two-state solution in the Middle East by backing a United Nations vote calling for an “irreversible pathway” to the measur...

‘Not where we need to be’: Why Rugby Australia isn’t celebrating yet

Wins are on the board, new star for the Wallabies revealed, trusting coach in charge, but there is no celebration yet from Rugby Australia. This is why.

It’s not luck: How White will handle conflict at WiseTech

Richard White has told investors that WiseTech’s executive ranks will ‘not override’ each other even if they have the ability to do so as he steps into new founding chief executive...

‘Highly damaging’: Labor urged to roll back IR changes

The mining sector has warned of the impact of the Albanese Government handing “unprecedented powers” to unions in a damning submission.

Phenomenal figure for Bradman’s ‘Buggy’ Green at auction

IT was sun faded and had some insect damage but that didn’t stop the baggy green cap Don Bradman once wore during India’s first Australian tour in 1947-48 fetching a big price.

Covid-19 origin identified in bombshell US investigation

A two-year probe into Covid-19 has pinpointed the precise location US Congressional investigators believe the pandemic began, leaving China outraged.

Major push for free birth control

The Greens have announced a major election plan to make all forms of birth control free, including the contraceptive pill and IUDs.

Nine star sues network amid scandal

The much-loved TV reporter filed the sex discrimination claim against her employer while on maternity leave with her son born in 2023.

Killer abandons controversial IVF plan

A vicious murderer has ditched her plans to have a baby behind bars after she was given the green light to leave maximum security prison for fertility treatment.

Sydney street locked down due to social media post

A street in Mosman was locked down in the early hours of Tuesday as Tactical Operations officers moved in with high-powered rifles.

Bolter joins Blues amid dire NSW betting revelation

A former State of Origin and NRL premiership-winning forward will join the powerful NSW coaching staff amid a betting shock that will stun Blues fans.

William’s tender gesture to brave Kate as she steps up royal duties

Prince William and Princess Catherine shared a rare public display of affection as they welcomed the Qatari royals for a state visit during which a gift from Australia played a sta...

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Phenomenal figure for Bradman’s ‘Buggy’ Green at auction

IT was sun faded and had some insect damage but that didn’t stop the baggy green cap Don Bradman once wore during India’s first Australian tour in 1947-48 fetching a big price.

Meghan Markle to return to TV

Suits star Meghan Markle will make her highly anticipated return to television next year starring in her own Netflix show. Find out all the details.

What nationality is tennis champion Rafael Nadal?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Mystery looms over Steph Gilmore’s return to world tour

Surf legend Stephanie Gilmore is adamant she’ll return to the professional circuit that she’s long been known to dominate – but when that will be remains unclear.

Top TV shows to watch this week

The family-friendly new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew is The Goonies in space and Beatles ‘64 captures the madness and magic of the Fab Four’s first American tour.

Would you pay $499 a week to use this private club?

The new Melbourne venue has been billed as a place for people to “optimise their bodies and respect their minds” and its owner says memberships are “affordable”. Here’s what’s incl...

Harry Potter star’s $10m neighbour war exposed

The war brewing between Rupert Grint and his neighbours has finally boiled over into public.

My best friend slept with my husband, should I cut them off?

A woman discovered her best friend drunkenly slept with her husband earlier this year, and is now at a loss as to what to do next.

‘I feel so sad’: Parents respond to toddler’s ‘terrifying’ near miss

The mother of the toddler caught on dashcam wandering into oncoming traffic on a northern suburbs highway has reacted to seeing the footage for the first time today.

The Kid Laroi still haunted by ‘really embarrassing’ incident

At his Rod Laver Arena concert on Saturday night, Aussie rap star The Kid Laroi expressed remorse and regret to his fans over the Melbourne incident, thanking them for trusting him...

The best $6 I’ve ever spent on a holiday

Less than three hours from Australia on a new direct Qantas flight, this island escape is home to spectacular accommodation and extraordinary (and affordable) natural attractions.

Meet the woman who has dedicated her life to the mafia

M arch 2, 1994. 9.15am. A normal city morning hums along as traffic eases. A man settles into his desk at work. Then: a chest-thunder...

Chicken chain takes on Maccas, KFC in cut-throat fast food wars

Fast food chicken chain El Jannah has ambitious plans to rule the roost of Australia’s cut-throat fast-food market — hatching several new stores as it prepares to take on Maccas fo...

Sad way Big Brother winner had to spend prizemoney

Reality TV star Reggie Bird has won Big Brother twice, and has revealed how she’s had to spend the $500,000 in total prizemoney she’s won.

Hero’s welcome as billionaire ‘Lambo Guy’ gives away groceries

Shoppers have chanted the name of a billionaire businessman as he arrived to fund free groceries for western Sydney families ahead of Christmas, attracting huge queues at two super...

‘Guys, I’m actually shook’: Influencer slams Virgin

A Gold Coast influencer has expressed outrage claiming a Virgin Australia staff member mocked an item of her 13-year-old daughter’s clothing and attempted to remove it.

‘Parents are scared’: Aussie cricket’s big problem

Nearly one in five elite Australian junior cricketers are of South Asian heritage. That number is closer to one in 25 at the professional level. Why is the gap so big? Jacob Kuriyp...

The summer mistake that could kill you

Every year, millions of Australians spend their summer outside with their loved ones, blissfully unaware that one simple mistake could cost them everything.

Cyclist’s terrifying close call with truck caught on camera

A cyclist in Melbourne has narrowly escaped serious injury or death at an intersection in Docklands, after being cut off and sideswiped by a truck.

Global carmaker crisis deepens as heads roll

The man at the centre of an iconic carmaker’s money troubles has become the first victim of the industry’s coming ‘bloodbath’.