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Christensen condemned after appearing on conspiracy show
Coalition colleagues have castigated backbencher George Christensen’s decision to appear on a show hosted by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Australia considering donating more vaccines as wastage rises
Australia is looking to donate mRNA coronavirus vaccines and has delayed some imports in order to get through millions of existing doses before they expire.
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Crime
Conman fugitive Peter Foster arrested after six months on the run
The notorious conman’s whereabouts were unknown for six months until federal police swooped on him in the Macedon Ranges on Tuesday.
‘Prepared to be patient’: RBA sits tight over Christmas as house values soar
The Reserve Bank has used its last meeting of the year to hold official interest rates at a record low of 0.1 per cent as figures show property prices around the country growing at record levels.
Opinion
Australia votes
Why wouldn’t the Liberals run a candidate with ICAC baggage - the ALP did
An appearance in the ICAC is survivable - it helps if no adverse findings are made.
Janine Perrett
Journalist, broadcaster and commentator
They bought a puppy for their son in lockdown. Strata did something ‘absurd’
When health worker Georgia Dawson applied for permission to keep her dog in her apartment, she was stunned to be told her building was considering imposing a bond on all pet owners of $2000.
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin ‘flash crash’ shatters the crypto illusion
Last weekend’s crypto meltdown has shown that the new asset class has an exaggerated correlation with other risky assets. That’s not what was supposed to happen.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Qantas vows to ‘defend our turf’ against budget challenger Bonza
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has questioned the new start-up carrier Bonza’s ability to find new routes that are currently unserved by incumbent carriers.
Epstein needed sex ‘about three times a day’, jury hears
Witness “Kate” told jurors she looked up to the Oxford-educated Ghislaine Maxwell, who boasted about being friends with people like Prince Andrew and Donald Trump.
Can Prince Harry’s rift with his father ever be healed?
The already fragile relationship appears at breaking point after Harry claimed he had raised concerns about Charles’ “cash for access” crisis.
‘I sense something there’: Can teen sensation lift Kerr even higher?
Tony Gustavsson believes Kerr’s young Matildas teammate can help her go to a new level.
Exclusive
The Ashes
SCG makes bold bid for back-to-back Ashes Tests with a pink ball
The Herald can reveal Venues NSW chairman Tony Shepherd has been preparing a bid after discussing the matter with NSW Deputy Premier Stuart Ayres.
Best in show: the top TV programs of 2021
There was so much great TV in 2021, our panel of critics couldn’t settle on one single winner.
The Guccis are really not happy about ‘House of Gucci’
The family issued a statement claiming it is “anything but accurate” while taking aim at Lady Gaga’s depiction of Patrizia Reggiani.
The Good Food recipe writers combine powers for the ultimate Christmas feast
Tis the season for Indian-inspired prawn cocktail, mango-glazed ham and grilled stone fruit.
Sydney
‘Crammed in like sardines’: Strike action causes delays on Sydney public transport
Transport for NSW says services will run every 30 minutes on some Sydney Trains suburban lines on Tuesday, as delays and cancellations impact the network.
‘She has an instinct for freedom’: Abbott backs Berejiklian federal tilt
Former prime minister Tony Abbott congratulated ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian for resisting “virus panic”.
More Omicron to come as NSW tries to keep cases ‘as low as possible’
Queensland health authorities have also warned locals to brace for an increase in COVID-19 cases with its borders to open soon.
‘I’ve been raided’: Public servant sought to hide luxury car after ICAC raid
Two RMS employees allegedly ran a complex, decade-long scheme that awarded more than $41m in dodgy contracts to friends, family and acquaintances.
Plan to create off-leash areas and dog beach at Callan Park
For years, dog owners have ignored rules requiring them to have their pets on a leash while walking on the sprawling site.
Politics
New WHO treaty must resolve vaccine patent stand-off: Halton
Former health department secretary Jane Halton says a stoush over patent waivers sought by developing nations is holding up efforts to vaccinate the world.
Business
Opinion
Wall Street
Investors just gave Trump $1.4 billion. We need to know who they are
A “diverse group of institutional investors” is backing Trump’s new social media enterprise.
Timothy L. O'Brien
World
Updated
Drugs
In ‘totally normal’ Britain, cocaine use reported in Parliament while PM goes on police drug raid
Drug detection wipes found traces of cocaine in places only accessible by MPs, including in a washroom near PM Boris Johnson’s parliamentary office.
Opinion
US can’t win two wars at once: Joe Biden’s worst nightmare
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Oh, stop it! It’s not a carbon tax and never was
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Response to skills shortages needs to be placed on a war footing
Megan Lilly
Head of education and training for national employer association Ai Group
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Property
They bought a puppy for their son in lockdown. Strata did something ‘absurd’
When health worker Georgia Dawson applied for permission to keep her dog in her apartment, she was stunned by the response.
Rental prices tipped to rise as vacancies hit multi-year low
Renters across Australia face fewer options in finding their next home, with vacancy rates at a multi-year low and expected to fall further.
Lifestyle
Does smiling really make you look younger?
A new study has found that smiling actually makes people look older – unless they are over 60.
Culture
Under the Tuscan thumb: the Roy siblings implode in Italy
Travelling with your parents is never fun; just ask Roman, Shiv and Kendall.
Sport
Exclusive
The Ashes
SCG makes bold bid for back-to-back Ashes Tests with a pink ball
The Herald can reveal Venues NSW chairman Tony Shepherd has been preparing a bid after discussing the matter with NSW Deputy Premier Stuart Ayres.
‘I sense something there’: Can teen sensation lift Kerr even higher?
Think you’ve seen the best of Sam Kerr? Think again. Tony Gustavsson believes her young teammate Mary Fowler can help the Australian captain go to a new level.
Updated
The Ashes
Veteran England paceman Anderson ruled out of Ashes opener
England’s greatest wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson is out of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba with a calf complaint – the same type of injury that ruined his 2019 campaign.
‘You can see the spark in his eye’: Bigger Ben looms over the Ashes
The exotic talent of Ben Stokes is there for all to see, but there is so much more to what makes him tick.
Opinion
The Ashes
Why is Shane Warne so harsh in his criticism of Australian players?
The leg-spinning great didn’t handle criticism well as a player but he doesn’t mind handing it out as a commentator.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Arnold homecoming at risk as Wallabies stall on contract
World-class second-rower Rory Arnold, a 29-Test Wallaby, has emerged as Australia’s No.1 target after a controversial experiment with the Giteau Law.
Exclusive
The Ashes
A whole new ball game: revamped Kookaburra to spice up the Ashes
This summer’s Ashes ball is vastly different to four years ago, and will do more through the air and off the pitch.
Have Your Say
‘It’s heart and guts’: England’s best hope of success against Steve Smith
In the second part of a deep dive into the strategies and showdowns that will shape the Ashes, we examine why Stuart Broad has had David Warner’s measure.
