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REVEALED: The schools’ shocking ‘dare’ lists in full

From the obscene to the disgusting and downright dangerous - here is the full list of more than 200 sordid acts some leavers at two South West high schools are taking part in. READ THEM IN FULL.

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WA schools’ sordid leavers dares shock Education Dept

Year 12 students at two WA schools have staged a series of outrageous end-of-year challenges — many of them involving brazen drug-taking, sex, public urination and dangerous stunts.

Jakeb Waddell

Politics‘Unsafe’: Sex workers blast new laws

Sex workers have criticised a new bill in Victoria to decriminalise the industry, saying it falls short and will cause major problems.

Rhiannon Tuffield

EmergencyPremiumPoisoning scare at Queensland high school

Paramedics have rushed to a high school in Brisbane to treat multiple students who ingested a poison.

James Hall

wired for roboticsCamera Iconin Pictures: Forum shines light on future of robotics

South West Advanced Manufacturing Robotics Education Forum saw technological advancements take centre stage with Bunbury residents enlightened on the rise of robotics in education and industry.

Kasper Johansen

COVIDUnvaxxed teen among Qld’s new cases

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned “Covid is coming” after two new local cases, including an unvaccinated teen.

Alex Druce

WEATHERTiny detail that saved boy from lightning

A Gold Coast teenager who was struck by lightning while walking through the school gates can thank one small detail for saving his life.

Alex Druce

ANOTHER BOMBER GONEGo Fletch: AFL legend’s sons double punt on NFL career

Essendon would have had great hopes to sign the sons of club legend Dustin Fletcher, but now both have gone on a very different sporting path.

 

CovidFormer Covid adviser’s alleged border breach

A former Covid adviser who spearheaded a taskforce guiding the nation out of the pandemic has allegedly broken border rules.

Melissa Iaria

Covid-19ACT records nine new Covid cases

Nine new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the ACT, where restrictions are gradually easing, but the ‘stupid’ outdoor face mask rule remains.

Rebecca Le May

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Probe begins into elite Perth school

The head of WA’s Education Department has ordered an investigation into problems at elite public school Perth Modern.

Bethany Hiatt

AFLStars battle footy’s glaring problem

Members of Geelong’s AFLW program are participating in a significant study hoping to solve one of Aussie rules’ biggest mysteries.

Jasper Bruce

BREAKINGQld’s desperate race to stop outbreak

Despite zero new Covid cases, authorities are still tracing the activity of an infected Gold Coast ride-share driver, including whether he jumped the border illegally.

Alex Druce

MasksAnnoying rule scrapped in NSW

One of the most annoying Covid rules has been quietly scrapped in NSW after a wave of complaints.

Erin Lyons

CourtsNew update in Malka Leifer case

Lawyers for a former Jewish school principal accused of sexually abusing students are considering a surprise move ahead of a trial.

Caroline Schelle

UpdatedMoment Melb ends world’s longest lockdown

After 262 days of lockdown across Victoria the embattled state is finally free. Here are all the rules that have changed from midnight.

Anthony Piovesan and Matt Young

CovidSurprising find on school Delta spread

A close look at the spread of the highly infectious strain in Australia’s education settings has turned up some surprising results.

Melissa Iaria

VAX ROLLOUTHundreds protest huge vaccine mandate

More than 300 protesters have voiced their anger at WA’s decision to make Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for most of its workforce.

Angie Raphael and Catie McLeod

CCTV‘Sinister’ attack on Daniel Morcombe

The parents of Daniel Morcombe have been outraged by footage of a man defacing a public tribute to the murdered boy.

Blake Antrobus

EducationNT plan to lift falling school attendance

The new Northern Territory education strategy will see teachers work with families to teach Aboriginal children a curriculum that reflects their culture.

Aaron Bunch

Jabs worryCommentsPremiumPrincipals warn of teacher shortage from compulsory vax

WA Principals have warned mandating COVID-19 vaccines for school staff could lead to a teacher shortage next year.

Bethany Hiatt

UpdatedThing 5 new Covid deaths have in common

NSW has recorded five more deaths of people with coronavirus, with all having one thing in common.

Heath Parkes-Hupton

Ahead of the gameCommentsPremiumPerth school serves up WA’s most finance-savvy teens

A group of teens from Rossmoyne Senior High School have proved they are well ahead of the game when it comes to personal finance hacks — and now they will have some real money to invest.

Bethany Hiatt

Red lightCommentsPremiumAlarming Squid Game warning sent to WA schools

WA’s Education Department has sent a warning to all public schools about children acting out versions of the intensely-violent hit show Squid Game in playgrounds across the State.

Bethany Hiatt