Jailing children fails on every measure. So why do we persist?

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 27, 2026

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Jailing children fails on every measure. So why do we persist?

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‘Obscurity not security’: Government accused of overreach in Medicare ‘hack’ response

How illegal tobacco is sickening Australia’s health debate

Informed of a job interview at 4am, but female garbo’s discrimination claim still fails

‘I thought I was dreaming’: The Australian brothers turning football jerseys into high fashion

Finally, this food bible’s coming to Australia. But Sydney and Melbourne must wait

Squeezed skies: How avoiding war zones is driving up the cost of your flight

The billionaire’s son with ties to Trump who is about to run Hollywood

Constable’s death and the dark territory that goes with job

Big Hits: Anax Metals, Many Peaks Minerals and MinRex Resources

ASX Runners of the Week: Micro-X, Arrow Minerals & Mamba

Cap Raise Crucible: $2.7B torrent keeps brokers on the boil

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