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The Reporter podcast: Finding Bogucki
The inside story of the extraordinary rescue of Robert Bogucki in the Australian desert.
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Coal town to battery base: WA firm keen to make power move
When one coal-fired power station closes, a green battery gigafactory could open in its place – and this company wants to directly redeploy coal workers.
Exclusive
Defence
Victoria Cross recipient to sell medals to cover family expenses
Afghanistan veteran Daniel Keighran said “times are tough, things are hard”, especially for a growing family.
Explainer
Biology
Is it better to be a night owl or an early bird?
And is it a result of your genes or modern life?
Exclusive
Workplace culture
WA Greens senator Dorinda Cox censured by party over bullying claims
WA party officials will investigate the complaints and the party asked any others affected to come forward.
Ex-WA Labor senator’s new party to have teal appeal
The former Labor senator’s party, to be announced this week, will aim to run in every state and have a broad policy agenda aimed at siphoning votes from across the political spectrum.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
They’re rebuilding after watching loved ones murdered. Rebuilding trust is more complicated
Before the October 7 attacks, Kibbutz Be’eri’s residents were among Israel’s most progressive. Now some find their hearts hardening.
Analysis
Analysis
The Netanyahu era isn’t over. If anything, his popularity is on the rise
The escalation of hostilities in the Middle East that is alarming global leaders is working in Netanyahu’s political favour at home.
Opinion
Middle East tensions
Iran put the ball in Netanyahu’s court. Now the world awaits his chosen retaliation
The use of force to generate favourable changes has never paid off in the Middle East, but an uncontrollable explosion can still be avoided.
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
Let’s deal: How the biggest AFL trades get done
The figurative arm-wrestling between clubs has already begun as the AFL’s trade period prepares to officially start on Monday. We go inside the biggest deals – from Dan Houston to Shai Bolton, and Gold Coast’s coveted pick 13 – to see how they will get done.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Trade intel: Every AFL club’s draft picks and targets
The AFL’s silly season begins on Monday. We assess every club, who’s in, who’s out. All the potential trade moves, draft targets and more.
Live
NRL grand final
NRL grand final 2024 as it happened: Panthers claim historic fourth title in epic decider
One of the great grand finals has gone down to the wire, with Melbourne producing an incredible defensive effort to push a champion Penrith side all the way.
Perth author blitzes national bestseller charts with Venice-set thriller
It’s spent its first three weeks being one of the country’s top five novels. So why did she almost give up? She replies with a single word we can all relate to.
Her parents are two of our most famous actors, but Charlotte’s career wasn’t a given
“I was such a shy child and acting was the last thing I thought I would do,” says the 27-year-old daughter of Judy Davis and Colin Friels.
If you want to be a successful model, famous parents really help
Nicole Kidman’s daughter will have a very curated career - just like the children of many other celebrity parents.
Western Australia
Kate Chaney on duty to family, falling into politics – and not putting up with crap
Chaney talks about what her prominent political family taught her, and about being bold on climate policy in a mining town.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s donations to Gaza now half that of Australian government
The Forrests’ $40 million donations for food, water and medical aid are now almost half of the value of the Australian government’s $82.5 million contribution to Palestinians.
Broome tradie guilty of cable-tying children walks free from court
Mat Radelic claimed he made a citizen’s arrest of the children, aged six, seven and eight, in March this year after finding them in a backyard swimming pool.
Contractor confirms workplace fatality as police, WorkSafe continue probe
NRW Holdings has confirmed the 35-year-old Irish man killed along Mitchell Freeway on Thursday worked for a subcontractor.
Updated
Animals
Community in shock after WA’s beloved ‘dingo tour’ pair shot dead
The heartbroken handler of dingoes Eulalia and Steve has taken to social media to express grief over their loss.
Politics
Exclusive
Workplace culture
Greens senator Dorinda Cox censured by party over bullying allegations
WA party officials will investigate the complaints and the party asked any others affected to come forward.
Business
Opinion
BNPL
All the ways to get your pay early – and why you should never use them
Just 50 years ago, it was near impossible to spend more than you earned. Today, it’s a piece of credit cake.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
China and North Korea mark 75th anniversary of ties with vows of cooperation
China is by far North Korea’s largest trading partner, and the two share a history going back to Beijing’s support of Pyongyang during the 1950-1953 Korean War.
Opinion
ChatGPT is turning into an unreal cultural chameleon
Catherine Thorbecke
Amid the tragedy and destruction, Jewish people must not submit to hatred
Jeremy Leibler
Zionist Federation president
Write or wrong? I’ve forgotten how to use a pen
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
It’s plane rude! The non-negotiable rules of flying
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Explore
Property
Analysis
Renting
Renters break the bank to live in Armadale on the back of 120 per cent rent rise
Pundits say the rental market has reached an affordability ceiling, so property owners can no longer expect to see tenants offering significantly over asking prices for properties.
WA multigenerational home among nine favourite luxury homes for sale
From a waterfront home with two yacht berths to a beach house with award-winning interiors, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Meal prep
14 healthy midweek meals anyone can make in minutes
Lifestyle
‘You look better with less make-up’: Beauty tips for those over 50
Menopause brings skin challenges, but there are products that will help.
Tony Wright’s Column
Inheritance
The blessed gift of good-hearted neighbours
Culture
After winning the right to ban men, Mona’s Ladies Lounge is on the move
Mona’s controversial Ladies Lounge installation is about to embark on a new chapter, its creator has revealed.
Opinion
Streaming
From hot priests to hot rabbis, is faith the new forbidden fruit?
Justine Toh
Author and researcher
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
Live
NRL grand final
NRL grand final 2024 as it happened: Panthers claim historic fourth title in epic decider
One of the great grand finals has gone down to the wire, with Melbourne producing an incredible defensive effort to push a champion Penrith side all the way.
Roosters win NRLW grand final despite courageous fightback from Cronulla
Olivia Kernick capped off her 2024 Dally M Medal win with an NRLW title after scoring two tries in the Roosters’ 32-28 victory against the Sharks.
‘Pretty tight at the top’: Inside the auditions for Richmond’s No.1 draft pick
The Tigers are on the verge of a new era as they farewell premierships stars and prepare to welcome a batch of young guns. But is there a clear No.1 choice?
Eliesa grew up in a village with one TV. Now he’s a Storm star
Raised in a small village in Tonga, 24-year-old Eliesa Katoa has made a big impact at Melbourne Storm, and will be centre stage in the NRL grand final.
Opinion
NRL 2024
‘I had to mature’: Luai leaves Penrith a man transformed
The Jarome Luai preparing for his last game for the Panthers today is settled, clear-minded and focused only on football.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
It’s Just Fine at Flemington as Waterhouse books a golden ticket for the Melbourne Cup
A quinella for master trainer Chris Waller in the group 1 Turnbull Stakes and Gai Waterhouse’s golden ticket for the Melbourne Cup with front-running stayer Just Fine. Racing at Flemington had a bit of everything.
‘It empowers others’: Former Australian under-19s captain speaks out on abuse allegation
A former captain of Australia’s under-19s is suing Cricket Australia for $4 million over an allegation of sexual abuse.
Have Your Say
Cleary uncut: In his own words, this is how the Panthers won the miracle grand final
Twelve months after the greatest grand final comeback in NRL history, the Panthers champion sat down with the Herald to explain exactly what was happening at every moment of his masterclass.
