Daily Telegraph News & Politics

A Western Sydney Islamic school pays students $500 if they perform well in the HSC seeing its academic rank rise. Australia‘s new National Children’s Commissioner warns that homework and “competitive parenting’’ are fuelling kids’ high anxiety. A man who allegedly chased three teenagers he caught stealing a car from his Western Sydney home is now facing a string of serious charges after the trio crashed and two died. The world’s greatest racehorse trainers, Aidan O’Brien and Chris Waller, have opened up on their friendly rivalry. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.