As year 12 students embrace their newly found freedom, we asked them how they were knuckling down to study.

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Little is known about the location or living conditions of the six who returned to Melbourne late last month, after people smugglers helped them flee Syria.

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In this edition of On Background, Network Ten’s news program is circling the drain amid wider company malaise, the ABC recognises Palestine, and the Seven-Southern Cross deal is no sure bet.

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Australia’s becoming increasingly attractive for young Europeans. But the working holiday can come with a dark side if you want to stay beyond a year.

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A 16-year-old is fighting for life after allegedly being stabbed several times in a brawl in Perth’s southern suburbs.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/teenager-fighting-for-life-after-perth-brawl-2...

The much-love British primatologist, who died on Wednesday, changed the world by refusing to let it be made small.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/i-worked-with-jane-goddall-she-had-the-energy-of-a...

US authorities have arrested Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer as his wife makes an emotional statement.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/police-arrest-charlie-kirk-s-suspected-killer-20250913-p5musg....

A south-east Queensland family have been left feeling unsafe after their home was broken into for a second time in less than a year.

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Abbi Church leaps over the Bulldogs' defence to punch the Eels into the lead.

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The 92-year-old was the wife of a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and best known for her association with Wimbledon.

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Carlos Alcaraz said it was "probably" the best he had ever felt heading into a grand slam final after beating Novak Djokovic at the US Open.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/tennis/alcarazs-scary-state...

Playwright Yve Blake, the creator of FANGIRLS, has written a modern pop adaption of Macbeth complete with Lady Macbeth as a pushy stage mum.

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/theatre/what-if-macbeth-w...

Triple premiership-winning AFL coach Mick Malthouse has been assaulted while fighting back against home invaders in East Melbourne.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/afl-premiership-coach-mick-maltho...

There are signs the national economy is gaining speed thanks to consumers who, buoyed by interest rate cuts, are getting back their spending mojo.

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A bitter legal showdown is threatening to air the dirty laundry of one of the nation’s wealthiest families.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/companies/billionaires-pop-stars-supreme-court-waislitz-p...

Staff at the right-leaning think tank were told on Tuesday that the former executive director had resigned from his new role as a senior fellow “effective immediately”.

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John Williams’ stunning try sealed the Wallabies’ only Test victory at Ellis Park 62 years ago – and the 85-year-old can still remember every moment.

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The vice president is spending a family holiday in Britain, peppered with formal discussions on fraught issues such as Ukraine and free speech – but some locals are not happy.

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Anthony Albanese said Hamas would be “totally opposed” to Australia’s recognition of Palestine. But the listed terror group says it is delighted by the move.

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Recently minted managing director, Hugh Marks, says the public broadcaster needs to make fewer, but better programs, to open up new channels of funding while maintaining essential services.

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Tanika Bromley appeared via video link from a Queensland prison for the court proceedings. James Wood was not present. 

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The billionaire has bought at least 11 properties in Palo Alto, California, creating a compound for his family, a private school for his children –  and headaches for his neighbours.

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Two rounds of shots were fired through a roller shutter and glass window of a Cannington business just after 1am.

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Harry Gill says his phone has been “blowing up” after his sensational crowd catch at the T20 in Darwin went viral – and earned him a lifetime’s supply of multivitamins.

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Taking out this type of home loan can have unintended financial consequences.

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Kevin Walters will take a close look at Jake Trbojevic over the rest of the season, with the looming defection of Payne Haas and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui set to leave the Kangaroos short of middle forwards...

This easy comfort dinner combines the best bits of stuffed mushrooms and rich, creamy gnocchi bake.

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The decision on Friday marks another escalation of Israel’s 22-month military operation to wipe out Hamas, a listed terrorist group.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/middle-east/israel-intends-to-take-...

The prince was accused of bullying and harassment in a months-long and very public dispute.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/europe/prince-harry-cleared-of-bullying-accusations-at-charity-he-co-founded...

Reza Zavvar has been in the US for 40 years and even received a green card. Now the Trump administration has told him it intends to remove him to Australia.

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