Paul Farrell: Behind the Nauru files
The Guardian reporter Paul Farrell described his investigation into Australia’s off-shore refugee facilities as “traumatic” and “consuming” in a lecture to Macleay journalism students.
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Rio’s Closing Ceremony lights up the nation
Brazil said goodbye to the Olympics with a closing ceremony reminiscent of Rio’s Carnival, handing the reigns to Japan in style.
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Rio – 2016 Olympics – Brazil lays on an inspirational Opening Ceremony
Brazil’s opening ceremony was destined to be marred by civil outrage, political instability, and a meagre budget – but the soul of the event became its saving grace.
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Africa’s heart of darkness breeds words of light
Embedded in the seams of humankind lie “dark angels that every generation must fight”, says journalist Randall Smith.
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Sydney heatwave set to break records
Today’s Sydney heatwave threatens to break the record for the hottest November day on record with temperatures reaching 40 degrees.
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More than just a sausage roll on a roll?
Marcellin College Randwick is a proud Catholic institution renowned for many things: a conveyor-belt production of professional rugby league players; its cultivation of former McDonald’s CEO Charlie Bell; its 92-year history of strong catholic tradition including the mighty, daily dong of the Angelus Bell; and perhaps most infamously, its delectable sausage roll-on-a-roll.
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Real Men Cook for Odyssey House
A reformed heroin addict has roused a celebrity-studded audience with his emotive speech at the annual fundraiser Real Men Cook on Wednesday.
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News in brief – Australian Muslims don’t feel protected by law
Muslims feel the Racial Discrimination Act does not protect them adequately, according to a new report by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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St Andrews Cathedral School locked down
St Andrews Cathedral School was placed in lockdown early this afternoon after threats were made over social media.
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News in brief – NSW Govt unveils $60m domestic violence plan
The Baird government has targeted domestic violence with a $60m package to prevent abuse and minimise reoffending.
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