'I thought they were joking': Amputee told to work as mobile security guard
David McCowan is 63, has one leg and a serious heart condition but the Australian government says he should work as a security guard.
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Rachel Browne
Rachel Browne is a Social Affairs Reporter for Fairfax Media
Why millennials are the most misunderstood generation
They are accused of being over-indulged, entitled narcissists but millennials might simply be misunderstood.
Trinity headmaster Milton Cujes retires
The long-serving head master of Trinity Grammar, Milton Cujes, has announced he will retire at the end of the year after a 41 year association with the Summer Hill private boys school.
'We had to go': How Sami settled into his 'beautiful' new home
When Sami Asaka, his wife Gergette Shiba and three children fled their home, they left with nothing but a few possessions and huge hopes for the future.
The Sydney suburbs where you don't want to grow old
Some of the most affluent parts of Sydney as well as regional areas will be hit hardest by aged care staff shortages in the future, with the NSW Government addressing the demand through a new re-skilling program.
'Most likely to not succeed': How Kirilly beat the odds
Born eight weeks premature, Kirilly Lam was a fighter from the start. Eighteen years on, she's first person in her family to do the HSC and will soon start a nursing degree at Western Sydney University.
'Extreme rain' ahead as temperatures continue to rise
Climate change will result in higher humidity and more severe rainstorms, according to new Australian research.
Total recall a total myth, says memory expert
An international authority on false memories says our minds can be easily manipulated, creating convincing recollections of events that never occurred.
'Not happy': Duncan Gay promises to tackle rising NSW road toll
Speed and fatigue are being blamed, with the Roads Minister saying safety messages are not getting through.
Sydney cocaine ring bust largest in Australian history
The gang behind the largest cocaine bust in Australian history have been described by police as a "robust, resilient and determined syndicate".
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