The government report has shone a light on the systemic issues within the education system, with taxpayer-funded upgrades historically favouring popular schools.
Also recognised were incoming governor-general Samantha Mostyn, Test cricket great Glenn McGrath, late former opposition leader Simon Crean and comedian Hamish Blake.
In 97 per cent of domestic violence homicides between 2000 and 2018, coercive control had been used by the perpetrator on the victim before their death.
A political stoush has erupted over the collapse of the bipartisan taskforce that was meant to provide the solutions to Queensland's youth crime crisis.
The $769 million plan has been dubbed the largest expansion of public preschools in the state's history and will cater to 2000 three and four-year-olds.
Jeremy Rockliff has all but declared victory in the state's election, with early results indicating the Liberals are likely to form a minority government but the final vote count continues.
Annastacia Palaszczuk announced her shock resignation amid speculation about her future as Queensland's leader, prompting a string of tributes from current and former MPs.
The latest analysis from Wesley Mission has revealed more NSW residents are losing more money with anti-gambling advocates calling on the state government to fast-track the rollout of "sensible, proportionate and effective" reform.
Victorians are in line for a $250 cash rebate from the state government, with Premier Daniel Andrews hinting at additional round of the power saving bonus scheme.
The Queensland premier has revealed she was rushed to hospital after suffering a medical episode during the Labor Party state conference earlier this year.
A Sydney suburb has been left without a fire station for almost a year, raising concerns some residents may be waiting longer than usual for help to arrive.
Opposition Leader John Pesutto has vowed to "throw everything" at a by-election for the seat of Warrandyte, in the latest test of his leadership and the Victorian Liberal Party.
Health care workers have walked off the job at three major Sydney hospitals after accusing the premier of lying to them about a pay rise, to get their votes.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has unveiled a new-look cabinet following a significant reshuffle that has seen a number of portfolios reassigned