More than 80 public schools across Western Australia have confirmed they will close, or partially close during the teachers’ strike.
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Lawyers for rugby star Kurtley Beale are seeking to have his legal costs paid for by the state after he was cleared of sexual assault charges in a Bondi pub.
Distrust of police and authority, as well as old grievances and social marginalisation may have contributed to disturbing scenes on Monday night.
A Melbourne hoon has been jailed after using social media to help run a fraud scheme.
Just two hours after releasing her highly anticipated 11th album, Swift stunned fans who had gathered to hear her new songs by releasing a second new album.
Telemarketers and doorknockers promoting the Victorian government's energy upgrades program will soon be banned.
A Melbourne man faces 140 charges over the alleged supply of prohibited weapons to youth gangs in the city's south-east last year.
Shoppers have been told to be mindful as Bondi Junction reopens for trade following a stabbing spree that killed six.
Doreen Farrington, 76, was meant to be in Dubai for 90 minutes, but she’s still there more than 40 hours later after torrential rain caused airport chaos – and worried family members have been unable to contact her.
Planned surgery wait times are the longest they've ever been in Australia's public hospitals, an Australian Medical Association report has found.
Chronic alcoholic Kristie Merrett has been jailed for more than five years after over a drink-driving crash that killed a nine-year-old.
Australian stocks dived for their seventh session in the past days, with investors fearing the ramifications of escalating tensions in the Middle East, also weighing on the market was a US labour report, released overnight, that reaffirmed bets interest rates would remain higher for longer.
Iran has fired air defence batteries after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.
For this special report, The Age spent seven months speaking to 11 of the school children, a dozen parents of those on the bus, and the tradies that helped with the rescue.
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The response of politicians to the growing repugnance to social media’s malign influence following the Sydney stabbings is big on rhetoric, but a large gap yawns between their words and actions.
Two of the AFL’s best midfielders go head-to-head on Saturday in a clash between a Brownlow medallist and the man favoured to win it this year.
Turf great Max Presnell has gone from hero to friend and mentor for racing writer Chris Roots.
Three young brothers and a family friend have been killed in a horror WA crash.
The basement izakaya restaurant was one of the first of its kind in Melbourne, but continued financial pressures and inconsistent trade have taken their toll.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is confident his team have learned vital lessons from their recent pair of heartbreaking losses, and he’s urging them to get more bang for their buck in front of goal.
The producers wanted Steve McQueen-grade movie charm. Australian-born actor Hoa Xuande delivered it.
Myfanwy Jones’ Cool Waters is a smooth read, thanks to its finely polished prose and a seamless structure.
