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Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:53:19 +1100Groundbreaking study into anxiety recruiting Australian adults
Scientists in Australia are launching the country's largest study into anxiety disorders.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:50:00 +1100Trump’s attacks on science are a massive blow to Australia. These numbers show why
The ability to track and predict potentially deadly cyclones is just one of the capabilities scientists fear we could lose as the Trump administration guts “woke” scientific research.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +1100In NSW, swimming lessons started in 1880. Now some schools struggle to put a relay team together
After nationwide research showed participation in school swimming carnivals had plunged, experts say a lot of students are missing out on key skills.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +1100The Sydney students forced to take the NAPLAN test again
Some schools were hit by a technical issue which meant they could access predictive text and spellcheck.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:28:33 +1100Sport coach ‘rehearsed murder’ of Lilie James
Paul Thijssen made several "dry runs" before brutally murdering his colleague and ex-lover Lilie James in a private school's bathroom, a coroner has heard.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:27:30 +1100Four arrested after man found dead beside car in Queensland
Four people have been arrested after a man was found dead beside his car on Queensland's Fraser Coast.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:22:50 +1100Jury unable to reach verdict in Toyah Cordingley murder trial
A hung jury has ended the trial of Rajwinder Singh who is accused of murder after Toyah Cordingley was fatally stabbed on an isolated beach.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:22:22 +1100Body of missing Brisbane man found in river
A body has been recovered in the search for a man who fell into the Brisbane River from a pontoon on Sunday.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:18:19 +1100Adelaide bakery owner injured after confronting thief
An Adelaide bakery owner has been injured after bravely confronting a brazen shoplifter.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:17:54 +1100Allegedly murdered dad remembered for 'massive heart'
The man allegedly murdered in a North Adelaide park has been remembered as a terrific father with a massive heart.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:13:57 +1100Police closing in on suspects in Adelaide murder investigation
Major crime detectives are closing in on two suspects who they believe killed an Adelaide pensioner.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +1100I’m a 95-year-old carer for my son. I fear I’ll die before he gets help
The mandarins forward my queries from department to department and I get older and older. It’s all a bit Yes, Minister.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:38:25 +1100More than 90 knives seized in NSW in random 'wanding' operations
NSW police have taken 91 knives from 67 people across the state in the months since new "wanding" laws were introduced.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:38:04 +1100Westfield security guards issued body-cams
Security guards at Westfield shopping centres will be issued body-worn cameras almost a year on from the Bondi Junction stabbing attack.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:33:24 +1100Family of two teens killed in crash face driver in court
The family of two teenage boys who were killed in a crash in Sydney have faced the driver in court.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:32:37 +1100Victorian Opposition Leader denies misleading media over cruise holiday
Brad Battin has faced criticism for taking a four-day cruise after claiming he would be visiting family affected by the cyclone.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:32:16 +1100Arsonist on the run after torching Melbourne shops
An Endeavour Hills teenager who had just opened his first barbershop has been left devastated after it went up in flames with a neighbouring kebab shop.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:31:54 +1100Female teacher admits ongoing sex abuse of child
The Brisbane teacher, who committed “an outrageous breach of trust”, was sentenced on Tuesday after grooming a 12-year-old girl for years of sexual abuse.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:27:39 +1100Inquest hears details of Lilie James' death
The inquest into the death of water polo coach Lilie James has begun.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:27:28 +1100Climate protesters interrupt Chalmers' speech
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been interrupted by climate protestors during a speech in Brisbane.