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Mal Lanyon appointed new NSW Police Commissioner

In a major shake-up for law enforcement, Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon has been named as the next NSW Police Commissioner, succeeding Karen Webb who steps down after a challenging tenure marked by controversy.

NSW Schools Ban ChatGPT After Student Misuse

Public schools in New South Wales have blocked access to the AI chatbot ChatGPT after students were caught using the technology to complete assignments and disrupt lessons, raising urgent questions about AI in education.

School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised By Parents

A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.

Reform UK abandons grammar school pledge in major U-turn

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has performed a dramatic U-turn on its flagship grammar school policy, abandoning its pledge to build new selective schools just days after the election. The move signals a major strategic shift as the party transitions from

Sydney CBD 30km/h Speed Limit Proposed for Safety

Transport for NSW proposes slashing speed limits to 30km/h in Sydney's CBD and inner-city villages like Surry Hills and Darlinghurst in a bold move to drastically reduce pedestrian accidents and fatalities.

Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees

Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.

UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks

Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.

Sydney's Severe Weather Chaos: Floods and Damaging Winds

Sydney is battling a severe weather onslaught with torrential rain and destructive winds causing widespread disruption, flash flooding, and perilous conditions for commuters. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as the city braces for more cha

Young family's miracle escape from NSW tornado devastation

A young family cheated death after a savage tornado ripped through their New South Wales property, demolishing their home in seconds. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as severe storms batter the region.

Tuberculosis Alert at Sydney Childcare Centre

NSW Health launches urgent contact tracing after a confirmed case of tuberculosis at a Sydney childcare centre. Parents warned to watch for symptoms as investigation continues.

Minns blocks scrutiny of controversial hunting bill

NSW Opposition accuses Premier Chris Minns of dodging democratic process after he voted against establishing a committee to examine the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party's contentious hunting legislation.

Minns backflips on controversial NSW hunting bill

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has dramatically reversed his support for the Shooters and Fishers Party's hunting legislation following intense criticism from environmental groups and the public.

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

NSW Locks In Great Koala National Park, Bans Logging

In a historic conservation victory, the New South Wales government has officially established the Great Koala National Park and enacted an immediate ban on logging within its boundaries, safeguarding a critical koala habitat.

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