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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Leadership
Cutting through the spin of politics to the heart of the real issues
Politicians like to say that voters are smart enough to distinguish between state and federal issues, but it will be hard for voters to even get to those issues through the fog of poor discipline and self-obsession.
- by Lisa Davies
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NSW election
Fearless reporting, landmark investigations at the heart of the Herald's year in news
Highs and lows, scandals and shocks, triumphs and tragedies; senior Sydney Morning Herald journalists looked back on their biggest stories of a tumultuous 2018
- by Amy Cooper
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Fairfax Media
Five professional traits I want the Herald's trainee journalists to hone in their first year
For the past fortnight, a group of wide-eyed young journalists have been getting their first taste of what their futures might look like as they embark on careers as Herald reporters.
- by Lisa Davies
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Luke Foley
The dramatic moment that saw a political rumour turn into a front-page news story
Since that moment, at 1pm last Thursday, the entire political landscape in the lead-up to the state election, has undeniably shifted.
- by Lisa Davies
Join award-winning Herald journalists as they reflect on the stories of the year
As the year comes to a close, join our special line-up of award-winning journalists as they reflect on the biggest stories and look ahead to 2019, hosted by editor Lisa Davies.
EVENT RECAP
Herald subscribers devoted to the city's treasures - old and new
A journey through Sydney’s streets, skyline and history revealed secrets, shocks - and a fierce, enduring love for our Opera House
- by Amy Cooper
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Scott Morrison
Read the full 20 recommendations from the religious freedom review
Scott Morrison has vowed to make the report public towards the end of the year but Fairfax Media can now reveal all recommendations.
EVENT RECAP
'Scandal after scandal': The biggest stories for the Herald's sports journalists
Fallen heroes, scandals and secrets, and extraordinary insider insights made for a captivating glimpse behind Australia’s biggest sport stories
- by Amy Cooper
EVENT RECAP
South China Seas
Herald subscribers given exclusive insight into China's Belt Road Initiative
Hundreds of subscribers with a keen interest in foreign economics and politics listened to the Herald's panel of experts.
- by Niki Waldegrave
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Fairfax Media
It's not the end of an era; the Herald is in a strong position both editorially and commercially
The move to merge Fairfax and Nine means the country’s most respected and enduring mastheads stand to become key assets of the country’s biggest cross-media company.
- by Lisa Davies
Wrong Skin podcast: working with police
After 24 years of silence, people are finally starting to talk about the suspicious death of a young Aboriginal mother and the disappearance of her boyfriend.
- by Richard Baker