Oleksandra trained as a psychologist, but she carries another title that still carries stigma
What's it like to flee your homeland? Siobhan Marin and a group of school students find out on a simulated refugee journey in Western Sydney. It's led by tour guides who've made the dangerous trip themselves.
Danyelle decided against surgery on her torn ACL. She says it's healing by itself
Research finds the knee may have a better ability to heal than previously thought, and suggests that some patients may be better off without surgery.
Outback blogger's creative outlet away from farm life strikes chord with foodies
What started as blog posts centred around her thoughts, recipes and life on a remote sheep station more than a decade ago has become a popular creative outlet for Jane Smith.
Analysis by Michael Janda
analysis:Is YIMBYism the answer to Australia's housing affordability woes?
The YIMBY movement argues fewer development restrictions and more construction will lower property prices. But two decades of intense densification across Australia's cities suggest it may not be the cure-all they hope for.
Half of patients who opted to not have surgery showed signs of healing
For decades, the accepted medical wisdom has been that a ruptured ACL can't heal. Now research has shown the knee may have better healing capacity than previously thought.
Protests against 'epidemic of male violence' kick off around country
Advocacy groups are demanding the government declare violence against women a national emergency after the alleged killing of three women by men known to them.
Why seven 'ship jumping' Greek seamen spent 22 days hiding in the mountains
In 1954, a group of Greek merchant seamen deserted a cargo steamer in Port Pirie in a risky bid to start new lives in Australia. The legacy they created is "amazing".
The rush is on to build new homes, but will they be suitable for our ageing population?
A building design standard to ensure all new houses are accessible for people with disability could future-proof the nation's housing stock. But not every state is onboard.
Opia used to sit in the park watching her brother play soccer. Now she's showing her own skills
Young African women face some cultural barriers around playing sport, but last year's groundbreaking Women's World Cup has opened a conversation in the community.
14-year-old facing terror-related charges was already before courts on gun possession charges when granted conditional bail
Court documents have revealed a 14-year-old boy charged with terrorism-related offences as part of an investigation into the Wakeley Church stabbing was on conditional bail for a gun possession charge at the time of his arrest.
Lawyer wins custody and defamation battle against Nine
A Sydney barrister will receive $150,000 in damages after winning a defamation case against the Nine Network over stories it published about an ownership dispute involving an Insta-famous cavoodle.
Islamic coalition calls for law changes in wake of counterterrorism raids
An alliance of peak Islamic groups has called for the classification of "religiously motivated terrorism" to be removed from Australia’s terror laws.
Funeral for security guard Faraz Tahir held in Sydney
The prime minster and premier paid tribute to security guard Faraz Tahir during the service, calling him a "national hero".
Faraz Tahir, security guard who tried to stop Bondi attacker, remembered as a national hero
The security guard who died trying to save shoppers from a knife attack at Bondi Junction Westfield is being remembered as a hero at funeral service in north west Sydney.
Sydney barrister awarded $150k in defamation damages over story that falsely alleged she stole dog
Sydney barrister Gina Edwards has been awarded $150,000 in the Federal Court after bringing a defamation case against Network Nine over a series of stories that implied she had stolen her dog, which was proven to be false.
Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay more than $4,000 to journalist Peter FitzSimons to cover costs incurred during defamation trial
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is ordered to pay thousands of dollars to journalist Peter FitzSimons for costs incurred in Mr Lehrmann's failed defamation case.
Teacher accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirl nine times in six months
Hunter Valley teacher Daniel Raymond Belcher has his case heard for the first time, accused of offences between June and December last year.
Domestic violence service based in town where Molly Ticehurst died barred from applying for extra funding
A domestic violence support service that helps women in an area half the size of NSW says it has been blocked from applying for funding that would employ 148 extra workers.
Sixth teenager charged with terror-related offence as Islamic groups call for review of Sydney raids
Three of Australia's peak Islamic groups have called for a revision of terrorism laws and a review into Wednesday's counterterrorism raids.
Why are there so many caterpillars this year — and can you keep them at bay?
Persistent rain has created some of the most impressive poinciana blooms in recent years, but it's also led to ideal breeding conditions for some caterpillars.
One of the biggest film stars of our time plays an overlooked underdog in the Fall Guy
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in an action movie that's also an ode to the art of filmmaking, a musical nostalgia-fest, and a love story.
NSW suspends brumby rehoming after discovery of hundreds of dead horses
The program will be halted pending an investigation after hundreds of horse carcasses, including brumbies, were allegedly found on a property near Wagga Wagga.
Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction attacker by Seven settles defamation case with the network
Ben Cohen, who was falsely identified as the person behind the Bondi Junction stabbing attack by the Seven network, has settled his defamation case.
Homicide detectives scour Jenolan Caves bushland for signs of missing woman Jessica Zrinski
The NSW Homicide Squad begins a second search for missing Sydney woman Jessica Zrinski around the Jenolan Caves area in the NSW Central Tablelands.
Mystery of missing shipwreck bell solved as rare maritime relic resurfaces on Facebook
The bell of the SS Tyalgum will sound again across the Tweed River, 85 years after the vessel foundered on the notorious bar crossing.