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Newington College pushes ahead with coeducation despite fresh legal challenge

A Sydney inner west private school says it will continue with its plans to welcome girls from next year, as a student pursues an appeal against the school’s successful defence …

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Bob Katter in strife for threatening to punch reporter

Maverick MP Bob Katter could have his pay docked or face suspension after he was referred to parliament’s standards watchdog over his threats to punch a reporter. Katter sparked widespread …

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Hi-tech search for accused cop-killer hits second week

High-tech equipment used in the search for an accused police killer could prove useless depending on his hiding place, as investigators believe people know his location. Dezi Freeman has been …

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‘It will be a disaster’: Olympic alarm as rail plan cut

A major 2032 Olympic transport project has been scrapped, prompting claims it will be a “disaster” for Brisbane Games commuters. Plans to extend the multibillion-dollar Gold Coast light rail have …

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Unity, respect, family, faith and endeavour shine at Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner

The annual Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner was a glittering affair with Victoria’s multiculturalism on full display. Community leaders, advocates and creatives arrived in their finest traditional costumes or slick evening …

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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins

Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break the rules. The law change …

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‘Gutless’: far-right attack on Aboriginal site slammed

Far-right demonstrators have been condemned and could face punishment after storming an Aboriginal protest site. A group of men dressed in black violently clashed with people at Camp Sovereignty in …

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Anti-immigration rallies labelled a ‘neo-Nazi con job’

Nationwide anti-immigration rallies that sparked some violent clashes between protesters and police have been condemned by the government as racist and a neo-Nazi con job. Tens of thousands of nationalists, …

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“Victory has made us proud,” Tsalikidis on Heidelberg United’s 2-0 win over Auckland FC

Heidelberg United president Steve Tsalikidis’ voice was hoarse over the phone, worn down by the shouts, songs, and celebrations. “The victory has made so many people proud,” he said. “We’re …

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Hit-run horror: 66-year-old Greek Australian woman fights for life after crash with stolen car

Callie Doukas was just minutes from home when a suspected stolen Ford Falcon struck her BMW. Police say the callous offenders fled, leaving her critically injured. The 66-year-old was just …

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