The funeral of a music loving 42-year-old was held in a Collingwood pub, with a heavy metal band, as part of a trend towards more bespoke, less formal send-offs.

Industry Super Australia says the median property price could jump by 16 per cent or $129,000 in Sydney and by 9 per cent or $55,000 in Melbourne if such a policy was introduced.

Transport for NSW official says he “wouldn’t wish to speculate” how disgraced MP Daryl Maguire was leaked route of a motorway months before it was made public.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Olympic champion Cathy Freeman and IOC Vice-President John Coates were all involved in behind-the-scenes talks to get Brisbane its ‘preferred candidate’ status.

Walgett Community College has had 29 principals in 23 years and is struggling to attract teachers despite more funding per student than Sydney Grammar.