The AustralianSydney siege: I hope you'll be OK without your mum, writes Jake (age 6)The AustralianTHE pregnant barrister held hostage during the Lindt cafe siege says her unborn baby is “healthy and unharmed” and she paid tribute to Katrina Dawson and cafe manager Tori Johnson. Julie Ta...

The Daily TelegraphMuslims split on how to bury Martin Place siege killer Man Haron Monis' bodyThe Daily TelegraphTHE body of Lindt cafe terrorist Man Haron Monis is expected to be released to his next of kin in the coming days, once an autopsy is completed. The Daily Telegraph understands a Muslim ...

NEWS.com.auMurder-suicide probe: Woman's body found in Deer Park house after man dies ...NEWS.com.auAN intervention order against a man suspected of a murder-suicide in Melbourne's west expired just four days ago, police say. The man, believed to have committed suicide by swerving his car into the p...

Herald SunArrests made as police raid Noble Park North property in operation against organised crime syndicateHerald SunDRUGS, firearms and ammunition were seized during a police blitz targeting an organised crime syndicate, which swooped on nine people in Melbourne's southeast this morning. Warrant...

ABC OnlineGonski 2.0: Queensland private and Catholic schools confused, angry over funding cutsABC OnlineThere is widespread confusion and anger among Queensland private and Catholic schools about how big a hit they will be forced to take in the latest education funding shakeup. Key points: Queensla...

NEWS.com.auGunman confirmed one of two deadNEWS.com.auTWO people are believed to be dead and three injured after police stormed the Lindt Café in Sydney's Martin Place shortly after 2am, bringing the city's inner-city siege to a dramatic conclusion. Channel 7 journalist Chris Reason, who had a cl...

The AgeClique: Prizes and BenefitsThe AgeThe winner of the November Clique competition from Mt Colah resident Corinna Lueg, capturing the theme of transport. Photo: Corinna Lueg. Prizes and Benefits for 2015. Member discounts. Premium members receive special benefits at the following firms:.and more ...

Brisbane TimesMan charged with two counts of murder over nursing home deaths9news.com.auA male nurse has been charged with murder over the deaths of two residents and the sudden illness of a third at an aged-care facility in Wallsend, near Newcastle. The 27-year-old was arrested around 9:30am (AEDT)...

The Sydney Morning Heraldgovernment to defuse Catholic 'scare tactics' by guaranteeing funding increasesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe Turnbull government will move to quash claims of massive fee hikes at Catholic schools under its new funding model by locking in minimum funding increases for all scho...

Sydney Morning HeraldSydney man paid $13k for honeymoon days before disappearing on jihad mission9news.com.auA young Sydney man believed to be fighting with the Islamic State paid $13,000 for his own honeymoon days before he and his three brothers disappeared. Omar Elbaf even put deposits on furnitu...