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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:54:08 +1100
‘We expected a brawl’: Newington old boys’ council overthrown, as co-ed opposition grows
Former Newington College students have passed votes of no confidence in its old boys union, school council and headmaster at a major alumni meeting.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:44:18 +1100
War chest key to race to become Melbourne’s next lord mayor
One of two men who played deputy to Melbourne lord mayors could get their turn at the top after the resignation of Sally Capp.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:33:20 +1100
Churches keeping the faith as young Queenslanders look for answers
Fewer people are identifying as Christian. But Brisbane pastor Alex Stark says many are still left wondering “is there more to life than this?”

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:29:06 +1100
Waratahs star reflects on 'scary' injury
Lalakai Foketi has opened up on the horrific circumstances around his injury.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:19:11 +1100
No need to panic over Brisbane stadium plan, Olympic officials say
There is no need to panic over Brisbane’s stadium plan for the 2032 Games, the International Olympic Committee said.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:13:54 +1100
Duo arrested over crime spree in Queensland
A duo has been arrested following a crime spree across Queensland’s south-east.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:13:51 +1100
Three on the run after shooting in Cairns
Three people, including an injured man, are on the run after a shooting in Cairns.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:01:15 +1100
What should be in your basket this Easter
These are the items that should be in your basket for lunches and dinners this Easter.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:58:40 +1100
Beachside road in Adelaide to see $40 million facelift
A road in an Adelaide tourist hotspot will see a $40 million facelift.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:58:30 +1100
Easter holiday penalty rates force pubs and restaurants to shut
Easter holiday penalty rates in South Australia have forced pubs and restaurants to either shut for the weekend or charge customers extra.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:55:14 +1100
City of Perth drags Van Gogh Alive team to court for Supreme Court gardens ‘damage bill’
The City of Perth has dragged the organisers of Van Gogh Alive to court demanding compensation amid claims the exhibition in the Supreme Court gardens left it with a $360,000 clean up bill.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:45:48 +1100
As it happened: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
A report found living standards are under threat from lack of competition, children could be removed from NDIS under new laws and debate on deportation laws continues.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:39:55 +1100
Chair of independent schools peak body quits ‘effective immediately’
John Ralston tendered his resignation after reports the NSW Association of Independent Schools allowed a child sex offender to remain on its board after it was advised of his past crimes.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:38:05 +1100
Prosecutor will not appeal sentence of Celeste Manno's killer
Victoria's top prosecutor will not appeal the sentence for the man who killed Celeste Manno.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:35:14 +1100
Albanese unveils plan to build solar panels in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a plan to build more solar panels in Australia, injecting $1 billion into the economy.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:35:05 +1100
Missing dad found dead after missing for two weeks
Darren Banks has been found dead two weeks after he went missing.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:33:11 +1100
Maccas worker allegedly bashed by teens at work
A McDonald's worker is calling for better protection from the fast food giant after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of teenagers while working.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +1100
There are consequences for taking on more than we can manage
Current research seems to settle on a limit for our population of “less than 30 million”. We are heading for a train wreck at the present rate of growth.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:27:55 +1100
Five young men arrested after home invasion in Melbourne
Five young men aged between 14 and 20 have been arrested following a home invasion in Melbourne.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:25:17 +1100
Victoria to introduce tobacco licensing scheme amid firebombings
Victoria is set to introduce a long-awaited scheme that will require retailers to obtain a licence to sell cigarettes, in a bid to stop the illegal tobacco trade.

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