World News Californian parents not to be told of pronoun change Blog

California is the first U.S. state to prohibit school districts from requiring their staff to inform parents of their child’s change of gender identity. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, prohibits school policies that require teachers and other staff to disclose a student’s gender identity or sexual orientation to anyone without the … Read more

World News ‘Wanted to protect Elizabeth’: Court told how father of diabetic girl initially wanted to keep child safe from cult-like group Blog

A father is accused of murdering his eight-year-old daughter after a religious group withheld medication from the child for days. The father originally wanted to “protect” his child from the group’s beliefs, a court heard. Jayde Struhs told the court that her father, Jason, tried to monitor and administer his daughter Elizabeth’s medication after she … Read more

World News Danielle Laidley: The day I told West Coast Eagles Adam Simpson was the right man for their top job Blog

When I was working at St Kilda over ten years ago, I got a call from my mate Adam Simpson telling me he was in the running for the West Coast head coaching job. He asked if I could be a referee and if the recruiting company could call me. Absolutely, he was willing in … Read more