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.
Editorial
CFMEU
‘Zero tolerance’ rhetoric over the CFMEU follows years of wilful blindness
Alongside tolerance there has been indulgence, hubris, gratitude (for massive donations) and a lack of political will.
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Donald Trump
Gunman took direct aim at the American political process
Donald Trump’s defiant reaction after being shot shows he is no Joe Biden.
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Opinion
Health
Consultation first step for landmark suicide prevention law
The NSW government is seeking feedback to begin formulating legislation which will see a whole-of-government approach.
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Property development
Exposing councils with slow DA approval histories will spur reform
The publication of a name and shame list of NSW councils dragging their heels on processing development applications should spur reform.
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International students
The asylum backdoor system for international students should be closed
The rise in the number of international students who enter Australia under the guise of studying but then apply for asylum suggests redemption for some, a rort for others.
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Greyhound racing
The greyhound racing industry has run its course
The NSW greyhound industry was unable to reform itself when it was given a second chance eight years ago. It has now been exposed for further failing to meet community expectations of how to treat animals.
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Children in a cancer hospital are not soldiers of war
The Russian missile attack on a Kyiv paediatric hospital has brought worldwide condemnation yet Russia blamed Ukraine air defences.
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World elections
France’s far right did not win vote but are still waiting in the wings
France faces chaos as President Emmanuel Macron’s gamble to stop the hard right forces him to consider sharing government with the far left.
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Smoking & vaping
Vape ‘reforms’ have a long way to go
Nobody said it would be easy. Vapes and e-cigarettes have hit cities the world over like an unstoppable avalanche.
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NSW Corrective Services employees are subject to intolerable behaviour
Jails aren’t pleasant places. But those who work in them and are forced to live in them should at least be safe from abuses of power.
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City life
Let’s bring Sydney city markets back to life
Paddy’s Markets in Haymarket is a faded version of the fairground attraction it used to be. A new plan could help change that.
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