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In-depth conversations with the people fascinating Australians right now, from sport to politics to the arts.
Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
Biden caught warning Albanese in ‘hot mic’ moment
The president’s comments to Quad leaders are likely to raise eyebrows in China, which has been at odds with the US over everything from trade to the origins of the COVID vaccine.
‘We are way behind’: More burns to control northern beaches blaze
Sydney’s northern beaches can expect another smoky day as firefighters battle to keep a wild hazard reduction burn under control.
Trump appears in battleground state without key ally after porn scandal
Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina without Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, after a CNN report about his alleged posts on a porn website’s message board.
Exclusive
Naked City
Man arrested in Italy for 1977 murders had school link to one of the victims
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.
‘I shake, cry and I laugh’: The moment a detective kept his long-held promise to a grieving sister
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.
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.
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.
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
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 Barron does not know about US politics. But that doesn’t mean he’s ready to call the 2024 presidential election.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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
Explainer
Company tax
Why some experts believe Australia’s tax on big miners has ‘been an absolute failure’
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?
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.
Review
Marrickville
The secret’s out about this dining hall in a tennis clubhouse
Casa Do Benfica is roll-your-sleeves-up, bloody delicious family dining. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
Opinion
Rubbish
‘I saw it first, you idiot’: The neighbour drama I’ll always love
Nothing is better than seeing streets full of happy faces – all of them sifting through kerbside trash.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
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
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.
WEEKEND READS
‘I’d take all my clothes off right now – I don’t believe in hiding the truth’: Winslet
The Oscar-winning actor talks about the changing attitude to women’s bodies, and why her biopic of photographer Lee Miller is her best work yet.
My family was facing financial ruin. Then I discovered romance writing
We all know sex sells, and my books certainly are spicy, but at their core they are traditional love stories with the happy endings everyone dreams of.
Sydney
Exclusive
Traffic
The reason Sydney has more cars, less traffic
Many congested roads have less peak hour traffic than five years ago, despite record car and driver registrations and millions fewer public transport trips.
Teachers must monitor students for signs of cyberbullying
It will be mandatory for schools to outline strategies for teachers to identify, prevent and respond to bullying – including cyberbullying outside the classroom.
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.
NRL 2024
Why a Penrith great couldn’t be happier Isaah Yeo is set to make him a ‘forgotten man’
Yeo will rewrite the Panthers’ record books next Saturday when he leads his side into battle for a spot in the grand final.
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?
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
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.
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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Property
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Cafe queen pays $10.4 million for Coogee mansion she fell in love with
Theresa Moussa’s The Grounds has been a top drawcard to Alexandria and she’s taking her expertise in recreating local landmarks to a new project.
Exclusive
Title Deeds
The elites who have bought into the landmark former public housing block
Sydney’s former social housing block Sirius is set to be home to a slew of regular names from Title Deeds columns past.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Exclusive
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.
Traveller
Drivedrive
From Our Partners
Sport
Inside the brutal Roosters training session that saved their season
After the defeat to Penrith, Trent Robinson knew he had to dial up the intensity. As they ripped into each other on the training paddock, Roosters players thought, “What are we doing?”
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.
