What's in the News?

• With 200 excursions a year, this school does things a little differently

  A family from Torquay, Victoria, was so impressed by a school's progressive approach that they relocated to Lismore, 1,500 kilometres away in New South Wales, to enrol their children. 2026-02-07 00:18:25

• Locals outraged after forever chemicals found in waterways

  For 25 years this waterway was polluted with toxic "forever chemicals". It was only disconnected from a major drinking supply 18 months ago. 2026-02-06 21:24:21

• 'Do not try this at home': Controversial contact sport sells more than 5,000 seats

  The Run Nation Championship will see two athletes run at each other, in a sport criticised for its head injury risks. Organisers argue the championship has been professionalised, and will grow to be as big as boxing. 2026-02-06 20:41:13

• Martin Luther King III says dad's 'dream' possible for First Nations people

  Martin Luther King Jr's son says while the US administration was "attempting to turn the clock back" on equal rights, Australia shows "potential". 2026-02-06 20:17:49

• Almost every Australian corner to pick up rain this week

  Almost every corner of Australia will pick up rain during the next seven days, including heavy falls and pockets of flooding in multiple states. 2026-02-06 20:15:41