The Herald's View
Since the Herald was first published in 1831, the editorial team has believed it important to express a considered view on the issues of the day for readers, always putting the public interest first.
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Police
In praise of courage and discipline at Bondi Junction
The unforgettable footage of NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott running towards danger reminds how the human spirit can give meaning to life even amid death and horror.
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Trump's White House
Trump redux a clear and present challenge to our foreign policy
The problem facing Australia’s foreign policy under another Donald Trump presidency? Many of his utterances seem shaped by 1950s American daytime games shows.
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Nuclear energy
Dutton’s much-hyped nuclear ‘announcement’ is fantasy-land stuff
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says never mind the cost, trust me on nuclear power stations.
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NSW budget
Sydney’s housing misery underwrites Labor’s second budget
Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Premier Chris Minns are cursed by Sydney’s absurd property market yet blessed by it.
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Crime
Domestic violence is the silent killer in NSW murder statistics
The Minns government is expected to announce a domestic violence package as a keystone in Tuesday’s state budget. It could not have come sooner.
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Most vulnerable pay highest price from cost of living crisis
As the Minns government prepares to deliver its budget tomorrow, a generation of young voters face economic hardships that require urgent action.
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Providers must step up to protect residents
As COVID-19 vaccination protection across aged care dwindles, it is right for the regulator to put providers on notice.
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Sydney councils
Most NSW mayors and councillors earn their pay rises
It is difficult to begrudge modest pay increases for mayors and councillors.
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Political donations
South Australia goes down road never travelled on political donations
South Australia is proposing to ban political donations from state elections.
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Superannuation
Labor MPs’ super work raises doubts
Two state Labor MPs who are working second jobs with a superannuation fund which has been found to have deceived investors over ethical investment should concentrate on their parliamentary work.
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Water
Drinking water polluted by forever chemicals needs new safety standard
Many Australians were nurtured on the belief their drinking water was the world’s best, but it now emerges we’ve been drinking tap water turned toxic by so-called forever chemicals and authorities.
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