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Ukrainian grain sent to Middle East, Asia in soft-power move against Russia
Even as the war-torn nation defends its homeland against the Russian invasion, it is delivering major shipments to vulnerable populations. ⌘ Read more
Revealed: The Perth suburb where land costs just $57 per square metre
In 10 exclusive suburbs, buyers are willing to fork out more than $5000 per square metre for some of Perth’s smallest blocks. But what about on the other end of the scale? ⌘ Read more
She moved to Paris for love despite speaking no French. An instant fairytale? Non!
After a whirlwind romance, Melbourne-born interior designer Loretta Genovesi quit her job to be with entrepreneur Nicolas Collignon. ⌘ Read more
Bikini, Tabasco and Brie: 10 everyday words that are also real places
The names of many geographical places have become ordinary words that refer to everyday objects or activities. Here are some you have every reason to visit. ⌘ Read more
Give him a hand: Deputy mayor puts the royal touch-up to snapshot
The City of Melbourne’s deputy lord mayor had the best of intentions with his Princess of Wales-style touch-up of fun run photo. ⌘ Read more
I’m flat broke – Centrelink has kept me on hold for nearly 10 weeks
I’ve been a taxpayer for most of my life. It’s embarrassing and depressing the way Australia treats people who are looking for work. ⌘ Read more
Miner backed by Rinehart broke environmental rules amid $840m in federal loans
Arafura Rare Earths, which counts mining billionaire Gina Rinehart’s company as a key investor, admitted to proceeding with part of a project before it gained government approval. ⌘ Read more
Modern Guru: Why do people keep telling me to get an e-bike?**
They represent progress, writes our Modern Guru, so live and let live. ⌘ Read more
‘Secret’ deals mean NSW taxpayers liable for port privatisations
A potential liability of up to $4.3 billion is contained in previously secret deals that will be revealed by NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Australia will never elect a Donald Trump – and it’s due to one national trait
When I was working on a cruise ship, a noticeboard poster said it all: “Please remember that Americans consider it acceptable to brag about their kids. Australians do not.” ⌘ Read more
WA’s 90,000 gun owners will soon have to answer this suite of questions. Here’s what you need to know
The health questionnaire devised by WA Police was tabled in parliament on Wednesday as part of the firearms bill currently being debated. ⌘ Read more
Flight attendant reveals how crew deal with aggressive passengers
“We’re watching you at the airport:” How airline staff deal with rising air rage incidents – and what you can do to help. ⌘ Read more
The Brisbane suburbs where home buyers pay a premium for space
They boast a convenient location, a village feel and plenty of shops and restaurants, and buyers are willing to spend up to get in. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney suburbs where home buyers pay a premium for space
In a cluster of highly sought-after suburbs, home buyers are paying more than $20,000 for only one square metre patch of land. ⌘ Read more
How do you talk a millionaire into saving a tiny Hobart record shop?**
The grumpy owner, the eccentric museum owner – and a treasured piece of history. ⌘ Read more
It’s not panic stations yet for South Sydney – but it soon could be
The Rabbitohs have lost their opening two games, collapsed last year and have dropped their halfback, but it’s not all bad news if you dig a bit deeper. ⌘ Read more
The one thing in the world worse than being insulted by Donald Trump
Why wouldn’t Trump attack Kevin Rudd? It’s how the Republican presidential candidate operates. ⌘ Read more
‘Sneakers are fine, denim is your friend’: Mastering Formula 1 fashion
Streamlined separates and relaxed daywear take pole position for Melbourne’s big race. ⌘ Read more
The day I thought I’d made it was the day my life began to unravel
In James Packer’s powder room, I looked in the mirror and looking back at me were the saddest, loneliest eyes I had ever seen. ⌘ Read more
Court action looms as ex-military strongman Prabowo is confirmed as Indonesian president
The hot-tempered Prabowo Subianto will take over from Joko Widodo in October after Indonesia’s election commission confirmed unofficial counts. ⌘ Read more
Qld renters’ identities kept to themselves under proposed law changes
Long-awaited Queensland reforms will crack down on information requests from owners and agents. ⌘ Read more
Duo behind hatted Bar Copains to open restaurant and bar in iconic Surry Hills building
It survived a fire and an explosion that blew out its windows. Now the Albion Street building will be reborn as a hospitality destination. ⌘ Read more
Winter gas threat grows in Victoria, NSW as offshore fields dry up
Gas users are in danger of winter shortfalls sooner than originally feared as ExxonMobil and Woodside’s Bass Strait production fields dry up. ⌘ Read more
The unexpected hospitality hotspot emerging in Sydney’s suburbs
The team behind Surry Hills’ restaurant Arthur reveals plans for a new Italian restaurant. PLUS: Five new eateries to try. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, March 21
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, March 21, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Cartoons of the week
The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, March 21, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Watchdog probes whether hospital staff snooped on Catherine’s medical records
The princess had surgery at the London clinic in January – did unauthorised staff access her medical records? ⌘ Read more
Migrant numbers growing as government’s student crackdown begins
New figures out on Thursday are likely to show a further lift in net overseas migration, putting more pressure on the government to limit population growth. ⌘ Read more
Building destroyed as Perth Hills fire uncontrolled
A bushfire watch and act alert was in place for Perth residents in parts of Red Hill, Millendon, Herne Hill and Baskerville in the City of Swan. ⌘ Read more
Man dies attempting to remove brown snake from childcare centre
A man has died after he was bitten by an eastern brown snake while attempting to remove it from a childcare centre near Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Hunt reveals hard truths in ‘honest review’**
Shane Flanagan delivered a spray to his group after the side's round two loss. ⌘ Read more
Young Cat's bold call on forward line
Ollie Dempsey believes Geelong's goalkickers are the best in the competition. ⌘ Read more
‘A tough and honest conversation’: NRL boss meets with Latrell Mitchell
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell visited NRL CEO Andrew Abdo at his Rugby League Central office in Moore Park on Wednesday night. ⌘ Read more
‘Waste of taxpayer money’: How the Commonwealth Games was won – and lost
Bureaucrats gave the government the green light to host the Games despite significant and unresolved concerns and a business case that overstated the benefits, the auditor-general has found. ⌘ Read more
10 hot new southside venues worth making a pit stop at this weekend
Rev up before or after the Australian Grand Prix at these new restaurants, bars and breweries, all just a bunny hop from the Albert Park circuit. ⌘ Read more
Midwife to retire after almost six decades on the job
A nurse and midwife at South Australia's Lyell McEwin Hospital will work her last shift tomorrow after almost six decades on the job. ⌘ Read more
Gidgegannup blaze downgraded, residents to return home
Residents forced to evacuate amid a blaze east of Perth near Gidgegannup have been told they can return home, as a probe into what caused the fire continues. ⌘ Read more
SA motorists copped $417 million in speeding fines over five years
The latest figures show 20,200 speeding fines had been issued to South Australian drivers in the last year alone. ⌘ Read more
Bridging the gap with the big fella
While checking the rearview. ⌘ Read more
‘The most fun I’d had in years’: Why Splendour can’t afford to fail
Splendour in the Grass tickets are about to go on sale, and despite the trauma of the 2022 event, there’s a reason the festival is still tempting an ageing Millennial like me. ⌘ Read more
Full-throttle fashion as celebrities turn out for Glamour on the Grid
Collingwood star Josh Daicos promised to make it an early night before the club’s Thursday night’s clash against St Kilda as he hit the red carpet with partner Annalise Dalins. ⌘ Read more
‘A check-up from the neck up’: How stadium stoush might seem outside Brisbane
QSAC would be the smallest Olympic stadium since the Amsterdam Games of 1928 – more than a century ago. ⌘ Read more
The Brisbane Easter eggs you need in your hamper this holiday season
Local chocolatiers are producing unique takes on the classic holiday treat, and we’ve uncovered four of the best. ⌘ Read more
Six teenagers arrested over serious alleged crimes
Six teenagers were arrested in Adelaide in a string of serious alleged crimes. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest 14-year-old who allegedly threatened someone with a gun
SA Police arrested a 14-year-old last night after the teen allegedly threatened someone with a gun. ⌘ Read more
Queensland to launch pill testing at music festival
Pill testing will be launched in Queensland for the first time this month at a music festival where two young people died five years ago. ⌘ Read more
Police working to identify man who died in Townsville house fire
Police are working to identify a man who died in a fire that tore through a Townsville home. ⌘ Read more
Grandmother terrified after armed youths break into home
A grandmother has been left petrified after a gang of armed youths broke into her Brisbane home. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania’s Mona and the Devils in their details
Things Tasmanian, as readers comment on the “Ladies Lounge” women entry only exhibit at Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art, and also provide feedback on its nascent AFL club “Devils” guernsey design. ⌘ Read more
Queensland cabinet discussed backing out of Olympics
Discussions on the cost and possibility of cancelling the 2032 Brisbane Olympics were held in cabinet on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Apply for a traineeship at Brisbane Times
This is a rare opportunity to learn and work alongside award-winning journalists and editors in the heart of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Man dies attempting to remove brown snake from childcare centre
A man has died after he was bitten by an eastern brown snake while attempting to remove it from childcare centre near Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Court dismisses developer Woodman’s claim against IBAC
Supreme Court finds that IBAC had the right to publicly grill developer John Woodman in 2019. ⌘ Read more
A wee problem: No toilet at Ringwood East station another case of too few loos
A multimillion-dollar upgrade of a train station in Melbourne’s outer east offers new lifts, stairs, upgraded paths and hundreds of car parking spaces, but no toilets. ⌘ Read more
Great-grandmother saves great-grandson from ceiling collapse
A great-grandmother has saved her great-grandson from being crushed by a ceiling that collapsed on top of them at her Melbourne home. ⌘ Read more
No detention if owed protection: New front in High Court fight
Convicted in absentia on terrorism offences in Lebanon, one detainee is arguing Australia can’t owe him protection and lock him up indefinitely. ⌘ Read more
The winners in radical shake-up of opportunity classes at Sydney schools
Lindfield East and Maroubra Junction Public are among the schools gaining new classes for gifted students, while others will have their OC intakes halved. ⌘ Read more
Commonwealth Games debacle cost Victoria almost $600m**
Victoria's decision to host and then abandon the 2026 Commonwealth Games has cost the state almost $600 million. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of people injured after two buses, car collide in Sydney
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area after the crash about 4.20pm. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney schools facing radical shake-up of opportunity classes
Lindfield East and Maroubra Junction Public are among the schools gaining new classes for gifted students, while others will have their OC intakes halved. ⌘ Read more
Eye of the storm: Question mark over Golden Slipper favourite
Storm Boy will be the centre of attention in the Golden Slipper for millions of reasons, but there are hardened challengers ready to take the spotlight. ⌘ Read more
‘A dream come true’: New Eliza ready to Burn in Hamilton’s Australian return
Some fresh faces will join the cast of the massively popular show when it makes its return to the stage later this year. ⌘ Read more
I tried to spy on a partner, then realised I needed to spy on myself
If we’re incapable of trust – if we’re compelled to track our partner’s every move – we need therapy, not spying tools. ⌘ Read more
Dockers coach Longmuir hits back at contract pot shots
Eyebrows were raised when Fremantle handed Justin Longmuir a one-year extension on the eve of the season, tying him to the AFL club until 2025. ⌘ Read more
Dart smashing out drill metres in Victorian gold hunt
Dart Mining is orchestrating a drill blitz at its historic Rushworth gold project in Victoria using the company-owned diamond drill rig to smash out the metres. ⌘ Read more
Jabiluka uranium mine lease sparks tension with Kakadu’s traditional owners
A uranium miner backed by Rio Tinto has applied for a 10-year extension to its mining lease over the famous Jabiluka deposit. ⌘ Read more
It was a 30-degree day and the sun was shining, so why were the MCG lights on?**
Eyebrows were raised at the MCG on Sunday when the giant light towers were switched on before half-time on a sunny 30-degree day. But why was the call made, and by whom? ⌘ Read more
New search for Samantha Murphy's body ends
A widespread police search for the body of Victorian mother Samantha Murphy, sparked by new intelligence, has been called off. ⌘ Read more
Arnold’s funding plea for ‘homeless’ Socceroos after training at NSWRL
The Socceroos coach has taken another swing at government decision makers after the side trained on a field with rugby league posts for Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier. ⌘ Read more
The weird and wonderful food at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show
Here is a look into all the weird and wonderful food that will be at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show this year. ⌘ Read more
What’s the best way to get rid of a hangnail?**
As much as you might want to, don’t bite or rip it. ⌘ Read more
Exclusive look into new Sydney museum
9News takes your behind the scenes for an exclusive look at a new museum in western Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Borrowers increasingly tapping into bank of mum and dad
Borrowers are increasingly tapping into the bank of mum and dad to purchase a home. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of people injured after two buses, car collide in Sydney
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area after the crash about 4.20pm. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister meets with Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
‘Words can’t describe’: Puggle magic in Royal National Park after 50 years
Ten platypuses were released into Australia’s oldest national park, just south of Sydney, last May. The animals are thriving and at least one puggle was born last spring. ⌘ Read more
The ABC’s Four Corners is spreading Russian propaganda
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilians have died, and millions have been forced out by Russian forces. Not that you’d know that from a documentary on “the other side” of the invasion that was aired by the national broadcaster this week. ⌘ Read more
Gidgegannup blaze downgraded, community meeting planned
The fire was reported around 1pm on Tuesday near Toodyay Road, with 120 crew members trying to contain the uncontrolled blaze. ⌘ Read more
Search for attacker as man dies weeks after assault
A man has died weeks after he was critically injured in an assault in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Man’s body found in bushes in NSW
A man’s body has been found in bushes in NSW. ⌘ Read more
Rudd to stay in US if Trump wins, despite former president’s ‘nasty’ comment
Trump’s broadside against Rudd ignited a partisan brawl in Canberra, with Albanese accusing the opposition of undermining Australian diplomacy. ⌘ Read more
Trump threatens to boot Rudd from Washington role
Donald Trump has threatened to boot Kevin Rudd as ambassador to the US if he is re-elected. ⌘ Read more
Police bashed children, hid body camera footage, court told
Veteran police are facing trial for punching, hitting and swearing at teens. Their defence argues their actions should be judged on “the agony of the moment”, not hindsight. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round two teams: Saints, Magpies swing changes
The teams for round two’s opening match, St Kilda v Collingwood, are in. Carlton and Brisbane Lions have the bye this round. ⌘ Read more
China’s Foreign Minister meets Australian counterpart in Canberra
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters shut down NSW Parliament
Pro-Palestine protesters have shut down NSW Parliament during Question Time. ⌘ Read more
Larvotto set to pocket $10.6m for Hillside development plans
Larvotto Resources is closing in on an international financing package worth $10.6 million to help develop the company’s Hillside antimony-gold project in NSW. ⌘ Read more
Overdue report pinpoints looming shortage of high school teachers
Demand for teachers is expected to outpace supply in Victoria by 2028, with an expected shortfall of more than 5000 staff largely fuelled by shortages in the secondary sector. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Brisbane on Wednesday, March 20
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Two buses and a car crash in Sydney's south-west
More than a dozen are injured after two buses and a car crashed in Sydney’s south-west. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Minister, police at loggerheads over new media chief
The saga surrounding the controversial hiring of Steve Jackson took a farcical turn on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
‘Essendon edge’: Scott’s call for Dons to push the line
Not even the Bombers know yet exactly what the “Essendon edge” will look like, but if their coach’s playing history is any indication their opponents can expect a rugged encounter should Brad Scott’s men deliver on their word. ⌘ Read more
Gus hits back at 'rubbish' Benji criticism
Phil Gould believes Benji Marshall has four or five years before he figures himself out as a coach. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Newcastle meeting on Thursday
All the information required to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting. ⌘ Read more