Herald SunFamilies, not celibacy, to blame for child abuse, says Catholic clericThe AustralianAUSTRALIA'S most senior Catholic cleric has proclaimed that families are more likely than priests to abuse children and rejected a church report that linked celibacy to sexual abuse. Archbishop of Sydney An...

Sydney Morning HeraldStudents seize the VCE experienceSydney Morning HeraldLILY MATTHEWS, 17, ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE, GEELONG. I am really pleased with how year 12 has gone. It has not been easy and, despite the stresses and worries that are inevitable, I have had a truly satisfying and rewarding time....

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 AustralianPerth toddler critical after being hit by car in DuncraigThe AustralianA GIRL who ran in front of a car on her way to kindergarten remains in a critical condition in Princess Margaret Hospital. The driver was unable to avoid hitting the four-year-old child and wasn't believed to be spe...

Sky News AustraliaSenator calls for 'courage' on penalty ratesSky News AustraliaA Liberal senator is calling on the government to have the 'courage' to take a plan for one weekend penalty rate for hospitality and retail workers to the next election. Zed Seselja has broken ranks to back the recommend...