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Trade unions
The CFMEU boss, a hidden camera and a wad of cash: New photos reveal covert police operation
A police camera hidden in the ceiling of the CFMEU’s Sydney office allegedly captured NSW construction union boss Darren Greenfield being passed a $5000 bundle of cash.
Corruption, crooks and kickback offers: What we know about the CFMEU scandal so far
A breakdown of the key takeaways and fallout from this masthead’s investigation into the powerful construction union.
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Burke announces administrator to run CFMEU, asks AFP to investigate union
“There can be no place for criminality or corruption in any part of the construction industry,” Federal Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke said.
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Domestic violence
The Sydney suburbs with the most alcohol-related domestic violence
The Herald has built an interactive map, pinpointing domestic violence incidents across the state’s local government areas over the past decade.
Sydney GP granted $1 million bail allegedly assaulted third woman
The GP was arrested after female patients, aged 19 and 28, complained to police. Now a third patient has come forward.
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US Votes 2024
‘He is a lion, he is bold, he is strong’: Trump’s daughter-in-law speaks
Lara Trump, wife of Donald Trump’s son Eric, told the Republican National Convention that nothing could have prepared the family for the moment “someone tried to kill a person you love”.
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Loading‘Slope of roof’ prevented Secret Service from securing spot shooter aimed from
The Secret Service said it didn’t have a presence on the roof where a 20-year-old gunman shot at Donald Trump during a rally because of the slope of the roof.
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China
Trump’s choice of running mate will only add to China’s concerns about the US
The increased likelihood that Donald Trump will regain the US presidency is a threat to Xi Jinping’s factory-led strategy for restructuring China’s economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
US Votes 2024
What would a second Trump term be like? Check out Project 2025
A blueprint has been drafted for how Donald Trump’s administration would function if he wins back the White House. It’s every bit as menacing as critics report.
Paul Krugman
Nobel prize winning economist
Next election is make-or-break for clean energy: Bowen
In his first major speech since the opposition revealed details of its pledge to build nuclear reactors, Chris Bowen will say Australians can choose “reliable renewables or risky reactors – but not both”.
Australian charity deregistered as false claims over children emerge
Former soldier Adam Whittington’s Project Rescue Children is also accused of using unsuspecting children as props to attract donations, according to a BBC investigation.
State of Origin III tips: Experts analyse the series decider
Our experts predict how tonight’s decider will play out with the Origin series on the line at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.
Waratahs poised to sign Tupou, scrum guru lauds Thor’s ‘explosive power’
The “Tongan Thor” - Taniela Tupou - and a 21-year-old Wallabies debutant are among a group of Rebels players closing in on deals.
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Vale
Rugby league broadcaster David Morrow dies
The former ABC and 2GB commentator, who was 71, was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame last week.
Opinion
Tripologist
Airline to allow women to choose to avoid sitting next to men on flights
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has become the first airline to allow women travellers to choose a seat next to another woman.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Opinion
Sex & relationships
Has #MeToo dampened the appetite for office romance? Not for the French
According to the data, you’re probably surrounded by office relationships and affairs.
Peter Quarry
Psychologist
Paris 2024
Opinion
Paris 2024
LVMH has already won gold at the Paris Olympics
Whichever sporting heroes bring home the medals at the Paris Olympics, there will only be one true winner.
Andrea Felsted
Why Kiera is one of the fittest athletes at the Olympics
These competitors train eight hours in the pool every day, all year, in a sport that is often completely misunderstood.
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Trade unions
Minns to suspend CFMEU from party after hidden camera footage emerges
NSW Premier Chris Minns said it was “clear the CFMEU Construction & General Division will not and cannot clean itself up”.
Former Greyhound Racing NSW boss fought to keep women from exclusive club
Rob Macaulay was one of the members of the Australian Club who fiercely opposed a push to admit women.
‘People don’t want to talk’: The taboo ‘zombie’ problem in medical science
Bad science is affecting clinical guidelines, but now an Australian professor has a solution.
‘Unpick the damage that’s been done’: Inside NSW plan to rein in rampant land-clearing
The Minns government will tighten land-clearing laws loosened by the Coalition in 2016 and strengthen the contentious biodiversity offsets scheme.
Catastrophic weather cuts off last road into Jenolan Caves
The only remaining road into the world heritage-listed site has been destroyed and years of catastrophic weather have taken a toll.
NRL 2024
Opinion
Ricky Stuart and Andrew Johns’ Blues-print for winning Origin deciders in Brisbane
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Opinion
As a NSW fan, Kalyn Ponga terrifies me
Billy Slater has taken a gamble with the Knights superstar. But Michael Maguire must try to expose him if the Origin shield is to return south.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Explosion imminent? The NRL’s most combustible halves enter Origin furnace
Only South Sydney’s Cody Walker would join Mitch Moses and Jarome Luai on a podium of the game’s most fiery playmakers as they return to rugby league’s most hostile environment.
Politics
The squeeze that could shut down one in 10 cafes this year
High interest rates and inflation are forcing consumers to slice their spending. That could end up sending the local cafe broke.
Business
Analysis
Cost of living
Shoppers lose faith in supermarkets for being too profit-driven
The high regard consumers once had for big supermarkets has been tarnished by concerns over soaring grocery prices.
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US Votes 2024
US relationship with Australia only stronger under Trump: McCarthy
Despite Donald Trump’s resilience after the shooting, the former House Speaker noted that Trump “seems a little different”.
Opinion
I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m glad it wasn’t long COVID
Margaret Gordon
Audio Video Producer
I witnessed the rot set in at the CFMEU. Here’s how it happened
John Sutton
Former union official
Assassination in the USA: Why does America take aim at its leaders?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
‘Housing policy disaster’: Property approaches a tipping point
Housing costs have soared faster than incomes, but could there be any relief on the horizon?
What does $3.5m buy in Sydney’s east? Two bedrooms, and it’s ‘liveable’
The vendor had lived in the 1920s home for 42 years and collected $500,000 more than their asking price.
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Lifestyle
I kept a colleague’s confidential secret. Now my boss is angry with me
Your managers may have had a reasonable expectation that you would immediately notify them, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
Can lessons from the past improve our lives? This book says yes
In his new book, Australian social philosopher and historian Roman Krznaric explores 10 impressively diverse “social innovations” relevant to today.
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ABC
Familiar as hell? Shaun Micallef’s new chat show not what the ABC needs
Thomas Mitchell
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Legendary rugby league broadcaster David Morrow dies
The former ABC and 2GB commentator, who was 71, was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame last week.
State of Origin III tips: Experts analyse the series decider
Our experts predict how Wednesday night’s decider will play out with the Origin series on the line at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.
Opinion
State of Origin
Ricky Stuart and Andrew Johns’ Blues-print for winning Origin deciders in Brisbane
Stuart did it as a player in 1994 and coach in 2005, in which Johns was at his very best.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Waratahs poised to sign Tupou, scrum guru lauds Thor’s ‘explosive power’
The ‘Tongan Thor’ - Taniela Tupou - and a 21-year-old Wallabies debutant are among a group of Rebels players closing in on deals to play in sky blue.
Opinion
State of Origin
As a NSW fan, Kalyn Ponga terrifies me – but he can be a double-edged sword
Billy Slater has taken a gamble with the Knights superstar. But Michael Maguire must try to expose him if the Origin shield is to return south.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Explosion imminent? The NRL’s most combustible halves enter the Suncorp furnace
Only South Sydney’s Cody Walker would join Mitch Moses and Jarome Luai on a podium of the game’s most fiery playmakers as they return to rugby league’s most hostile environment.
Queensland’s royal run in recent Suncorp Stadium deciders
We take a look at Queensland’s royal run of Origin wins at Suncorp, from the nail-biting moments to the star performances.
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Why Aerosmith and Origin have more in common than you might think
The Blues and Maroons will be living on the edge when they battle for interstate supremacy at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
