Community debate has raged over the burial of a dead 12 metre, 18 tonne humpback whale on Nobbys Beach.

THIS year’s 24 Nuffield Scholars have been revealed highlighted by the selection of innovative farm-thinker and social media exponent James Stacey from South Australia.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has come out strongly in favour of support for same-sex, describing it as one of the most important human rights issues "of our time".

Western Sydney University staff will strike for 3½ hours on Wednesday over stalled negotiations on their pay and conditions.

The bravery of Australia's Light Horse in World War I, especially their mounted charge to take Beersheba, is capturing the imagination of western Queensland this week as a commemorative ride pays tribute to their feats.