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Access to adequate education is students' right, not 'social welfare'

Federal Life Member and former President Rory Treweeke gave the conference opening speech.
Annie Hesse

Families forced to fork out more than $50,000 for 'free' education

Annie Hesse
School students in Australia have the right to free public education, but families living in remote and regional areas forced to educate their children via distance education have to fork out tens of thousands of dollars for their kids' schooling.
What's on

Local dogs invited to be a part of global book project to help animals in need

Ellie Chamberlain
Could your dog be a poster pet? Picture Shutterstock
Exhibition shines light on rodeo legends
The Buckles Exhibition will be on display until September 17.
Nominations still open
Annie Hesse
This year's Senior Australian of the Year Yalmay Yunupiu. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
How to unlock your career potential and get a better job
Jacinta Dickins
Some of the diploma and certificate level courses now available at ViewJobs Academy. National short courses are also available.

Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice

The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood
Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture

NZ riders gear up for the Isa

NZ riders gear up for the Isa

Court and Crime

Spotting a sexual abuser is much easier than you think

Opinion
Protesters march against gender-based violence in Newcastle. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Jenna Price

Farming exec, former journalist hospitalised after alleged random assault in US

Jason Gregory
Grain Producers Australia chief executive Colin Bettles, left, with former deputy prime minister Michael McCormack. Picture supplied.

Kyrgios robber 'believed he could talk to Elon Musk' through Tesla

Hannah Neale
Nick Kyrgios with his Tesla that was stolen in 2023. Picture Instagram

Politics

Trump's doctor says bullet, not shrapnel, hit his ear

Donald Trump's former White House doctor says he has been monitoring the ex-president's wounded ear. Photo: AP PHOTO
Tim Reid and Doina Chiacu • 16m ago

Trump vows return to shooting scene, Obamas back Harris

Jeff Mason and Jarrett Renshaw • 1hr ago
Donald Trump has vowed to return to the town where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt. Photo: AP PHOTO

World's biggest renewable energy micro-grid suspended

Marion Rae
A global nickel glut and stubbornly low prices have forced BHP to suspend plans and operations. Photo: Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS
PropertyView

Buyers snap up land in Berwick Waters on Melbourne's fringe

Extensive parkland and surrounding wetlands give the development a natural appeal. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property

Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia

Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied

Aussies feeling the pinch: Home loan arrears on the rise

Emily Rayner
*Latest observation March 2024 **Series only available March 2019 ***Well secured loans prior to March 2022 - both secured and not well - secured thereafter.

National

Immigration detainee charged over alleged drug ring

Two men are accused of involvement in a drug supply racket run from Villawood Detention Centre. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICE
Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago

Has the latest IT outage quietly slowed the cash crash?

Callum Godde • 2hrs ago
It may no longer be king but experts say cash is still in the royal family of payments. Photo: Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS

World's biggest renewable energy micro-grid suspended

Marion Rae
A global nickel glut and stubbornly low prices have forced BHP to suspend plans and operations. Photo: Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS

World

Trump's doctor says bullet, not shrapnel, hit his ear

Donald Trump's former White House doctor says he has been monitoring the ex-president's wounded ear. Photo: AP PHOTO
Tim Reid and Doina Chiacu • 16m ago

Star-studded French Olympics ceremony pushes boundaries

Jonathan Landrum Jr • 50m ago
Canadian singer Celine Dion has made a triumphant return to performing - on the Eiffel Tower. Photo: AP PHOTO

Trump vows return to shooting scene, Obamas back Harris

Jeff Mason and Jarrett Renshaw • 1hr ago
Donald Trump has vowed to return to the town where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt. Photo: AP PHOTO

Australian of the Year

'Together we've done this': Inspiring power of science and hope

Our 2024 Australians of the Year, Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Salty Dingo/National Australia Day Council
John Hanscombe

Nominations still open

Annie Hesse
This year's Senior Australian of the Year Yalmay Yunupiu. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Before he was our pop maestro, John Foreman was just a boy in a band

James Joyce
John Foreman hosting Australia Day Live in Sydney with Casey Donovan. Picture supplied by NSW Government
Car Expert
Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Car Expert
Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Car Expert
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Car Expert

The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA

Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
Car Expert

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

James Wong
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

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