Traditional Anzac march to step out on new path
Sydney’s Anzac Day march is steeped in tradition but this year it will take a slightly different turn due to construction of the light rail project.
Details
VIDEO: Macleay College 2015 graduation
More than 100 students were awarded degrees and diplomas in all faculties at Macleay College’s annual graduation ceremony yesterday.
Details
‘Get amongst it!’ Peter FitzSimons urges young writers
Former international rugby player turned columnist Peter FitzSimons lectured Macleay students today on becoming the best writers possible – within the law.
Details
Crime rates down across Greater Sydney
Crime has decreased in the the Greater Sydney region over the past two years, according to the latest crime statistics.
Details
Community fights to save “significant” Melbourne tree
A century old Lemon-Scented Gum tree in the northern Melbourne suburb of Parkville will soon face the axe, despite a wave of community opposition.
Details
Musical genius Prince dead at 57
Prince Rogers Nelson, the virtuoso best known simply as Prince, died this morning aged 57.
Details
News in brief – 60 minutes crew free to come home
A review will be carried out by the Nine Network after journalist Tara Brown and 60 Minutes film crew were cleared of charges against them in Lebanon.
Details
New blood test to detect Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at La Trobe University have developed a new blood test they believe will detect Parkinson’s disease at an earlier stage.
Details
Does Australia need commercial news?
Australian commercial news needs to cover a broader news base in order to be more informative, rather than competitive, according to two Australian journalists.
Details
News in brief – Hundreds of child sex abuse cases ‘blind’ reported
Documents released under FOI rules have revealed the extent to which NSW institutions have reported child sex offences to police while withholding the names of the victims.
Details