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Uncanny parallels between fallen star Andrew O’Keefe and his rock legend uncle
The O’Keefe family is again witnessing a beloved family member battle with drugs and mental ill health.
Donald Trump appears in battleground state without ally after ‘Black Nazi’ porn scandal
Trump has used his North Carolina visit to appeal to women, saying he would be a better champion for them than Kamala Harris.
Editorial
Housing affordability
A city with no grandchildren? That’s just the start
Sydney is not only risking becoming a city with no grandchildren, but one with no aged care workers, police officers, shop assistants or rubbish collectors.
The Herald's View
Editorial
Explainer
Company tax
Mining, gas and the tax ‘hardly anyone’s ever paid’
Described as “the gift that keeps on giving”, Australia’s mineral wealth has made mine owners into multibillionaires. But at a time when we pay to import our own gas, are the spoils being shared fairly?
Opinion
US Votes 2024
In some cultures, it’s OK to eat cats. Are we racist to condemn that?
Donald Trump stoked racism by falsely claiming Haitians in Ohio were eating cats and dogs. But the pet-eating myth only grew legs because of a deeper sense of anxiety over immigration.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
John Barron: Why I won’t call Trump barking mad, but I’ll happily say he’s a ‘moron’
There’s not much John Barron does not know about American politics. But that doesn’t mean he’s ready to call the 2024 presidential election.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
How much money you need to earn to buy a house in Sydney
Buyers in many parts of Sydney would need a six-figure income, and some neighbourhoods require a pay packet that’s astronomical.
Does your coffee choice dictate how good you are at your job?
While there’s no accounting for taste, a penchant for scorching-hot lattes should send alarm bells ringing.
Review
Phones
Apple Intelligence is a no-show, but the iPhone 16 lineup is fantastic
With powerful innards, fresh cameras, new buttons and great looks, they’re the most impressive iPhones in years, with or without AI.
Exclusive
Naked City
Easey Street suspect unmasked as link to victims emerges
Perry Kouroumblis, now 65, is suspected of killing two women in the 1977 Easey Street murders – and one of Melbourne’s oldest schools links him to the victims.
‘It’s unbelievable’: The families and detectives who never gave up hope for an arrest over Easey Street murders
Police had told Suzanne Armstrong’s sister Gayle years ago that they wouldn’t give up on the murder case. So she didn’t either, always hoping a breakthrough might come.
Exclusive
Heritage
‘An oasis after hell’: How an inner Sydney terrace saved thousands of women
Australia’s first women’s refuge has been added to the state heritage register.
Opinion
Hip pocket
Mortgage v super: Where should you invest your extra money?
Should you put surplus cash towards paying off your mortgage faster, or topping up your super? Our experts explain how you could do both.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
Opinion
Ask an expert
The self-managed super fund I was told to start is losing money. What do I do?
Generally, SMSFs don’t make sense unless there is a specific investment case that requires them, or your balance is above $1 million.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
Opinion
Tax cuts
Should you spend or save your stage 3 tax cash?
While all of us have benefited from the recent cuts to the tax rate, confused messaging from the government may have you wondering what to do with it.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Opinion
Rubbish
A time of giving, bickering and taking: Council clean up is the saviour we need
There is no more glorious sight than seeing the streets full of happy faces – kids, families, strange men with trucks – all of them sifting through kerbside trash.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
Seven experts name the world’s best cities for shopping
Forget online shopping, visiting real shops overseas can be a means to converse with strangers, understand cultures and directly support locals.
WEEKEND READS
It’s the wonder anti-ageing skincare ingredient, but how do you know what to buy?
Vitamin A is known for its claims to fight acne, dark spots, fine lines and dullness.
Nadine Garner on her days on The Henderson Kids: ‘I feel like my teens were cut short’
The 53-year-old actor also discusses the important men in her life.
Sydney
Sydney Uni to review system as Jewish students call on Scott to resign
The university says an external review will look at how its handles complaints after vice chancellor Mark Scott admitted he had failed to protect Jewish students.
Updated
Fire
Bushfire downgraded on Sydney’s northern beaches
Retirement village residents sheltered inside as a nearby hazard reduction burn turned into an out-of-control bushfire that threatened homes.
Cool stuff: The ‘depaving’ trend turning hot streets into green oases
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
Award-winning chef Greg Malouf dies aged 64
The pioneering chef of modern Middle Eastern cuisine has died at 64. He was also renowned for his cookbooks, mentorship and guest appearances on MasterChef.
Sick leave soars amid flu, COVID and cold collision
The storm of flu, pneumonia, colds and other germs circulating this winter drove a massive surge in the number of Australians taking sick leave.
NRL 2024
Roosters to play Melbourne in preliminary final after crushing Manly 40-16
The Roosters will face the Storm in next weekend’s NRL preliminary final after thrashing Manly in their sudden-death semi-final showdown.
The Storm broke Rod Wishart’s heart in 1999. His son is out to set things right
Tyran Wishart is only two wins away from achieving the one missing piece from his father’s impressive playing resume: grand final glory.
Politics
Vape-flation: Prices surge, but retailers still flouting the ban
Two months after a ban on selling vapes outside pharmacies, this masthead visited a dozen stores across Sydney. All had vapes available on request.
Business
Opinion
Tax cuts
Should you spend or save your stage 3 tax cash?
While all of us have benefited from the recent cuts to the tax rate, confused messaging from the government may have you wondering what to do with it.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
World
Americans will now be able to administer nasal flu vaccine at home
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised at-home use of nasal spray vaccine FluMist, opening the door for needle-shy people to have easy access to life-saving immunisation.
Opinion
Smartphones have robbed teenagers of freedom. No law will change that
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Gisèle’s 80 rapists were monstrous, but not monsters. They were ordinary men
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
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Family pays $4.25m for Gladesville house, saving it from wrecking ball
The five-bedroom house with water views, sold by a long-term owner, had drawn interest from parties hoping to knock it down and rebuild.
Six of our favourite homes for sale in Sydney right now
Looking for your next home? From a warehouse conversion with rooftop pool to an architect-designed beach retreat, we’ve got you covered.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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Fashion designers
The Aje of affordability: Luxury label lowers prices for Gen Z
A collection targeted at young customers has Aje expanding its universe and putting rumours to rest.
Culture
Sparkly, silly and very camp – this is one for the Celine Dion true believers
Titanique takes affectionate aim at all the Canadian pop star’s many quirks.
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Sport
Gone in 60 seconds: Roosters’ win sealed after two tackles
A victory looked certain after the opening two tackles against Manly – but can they seriously trouble Melbourne in the preliminary final?
Why a Penrith great couldn’t be happier Isaah Yeo is set to make him a ‘forgotten man’
Isaah Yeo, the quintessential quiet achiever, will rewrite the Panthers’ record books next Saturday night when he leads his side into battle for a spot in the grand final.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Bulldogs’ secret bid to have Addo-Carr return for Sea Eagles final
Canterbury were so convinced their star winger’s second drug test would come back negative that they lobbied the NRL to let Addo-Carr play against Manly.
Wallabies 28 All Blacks 31
Wallabies
Thrilling fightback too late for Wallabies as All Blacks hang on
It looked like another dark day for the Wallabies after a shocking first half. But then came a spirited comeback.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The Roosters are the NRL’s version of The Last Dance. And it isn’t over yet
The Roosters will lose some of their biggest names at the end of the season. If they can go out with a premiership, after the injuries they have suffered, it will be a remarkable achievement.
The Storm broke Rod Wishart’s heart in 1999. Now his son is out to set things right
Tyran Wishart is only two wins away from achieving the one missing piece from his father’s impressive playing resume: grand final glory.
All Blacks hold on to Bledisloe as Wallabies hang on to sliver of hope
Every time the Bledisloe Cup rolls around, there are reasons to hope. New ways of spinning every sorry situation into opportunity.
Have Your Say
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the All Blacks
The Wallabies staged an improbable comeback against the All Blacks that fell just short in Sydney.
