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Best of cartoons, March 28, 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
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Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
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Best of cartoons, March 28, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Gus admits concern over 'vulnerable' Broncos
Phil Gould has admitted concerns over a 'vulnerable' Broncos team with Reece Walsh and Payne Haas on the sidelines. ⌘ Read more
Faith group charged over girl’s death faces lengthy trial
A group of 14 people charged with killing an eight-year-old girl by denying her medical care could face a seven-week trial involving hours of recorded phone calls. ⌘ Read more
AFL teams: Two changes for Pies with Sidebottom managed
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round three. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs. ⌘ Read more
Perth gran scammed out of $10,000 over Facebook
A woman has been scammed out of $10,000 by her Facebook friend who had been hacked with AI. ⌘ Read more
WA’s new abortion laws come into effect
Western Australia's new abortion laws have come into effect, six months after they were announced. ⌘ Read more
Home Affairs boss denies she was ever verbally abused by minister
Stephanie Foster declined to detail discussions, saying the relationship between ministers and staff “depends on being able to have trusted conversations”. ⌘ Read more
Home Affairs boss denies she was ever verbally abused by minister
Stephanie Foster declined to detail discussions, saying the relationship between ministers and staff “depends on being able to have trusted conversations”. ⌘ Read more
Dire prediction of housing shortage to hit WA
There are predictions that Western Australia will be short more than 40,000 homes in the next three years. ⌘ Read more
This elevated south-side spot may be Brisbane’s best-value restaurant
A favourite among local diners in the know, Clarence serves the kind of elevated, produce-driven comfort food you could eat all night. ⌘ Read more
Kate’s taking opera to the last place on Earth anyone expected
Brisbane-based Eurovision star Kate Miller-Heidke, who began her career as an operatic soprano, is looking forward to experiencing the real Australia when she performs in the outback. ⌘ Read more
Tales from the cryptic
Always leave ’em guessing. ⌘ Read more
Tigers place target on Eels teenage sensation
Wests Tigers will look to target Parramatta rookie Blaize Talagi in their Easter Monday clash. ⌘ Read more
Roosters star opens up on 'dark days'
Roosters star Connor Watson has opened up on the 'dark days' he faced due to injury and the impact of Spencer Leniu's racial slur. ⌘ Read more
What’s happening in Alice Springs?**
A spate of recent violence has sparked calls for federal government intervention. Now, the Northern Territory government has declared an emergency, and a two-week curfew has been announced. ⌘ Read more
Mum’s screams so confronting, armed men flee
A Brisbane mother with a toddler in her arms has screamed so loudly at two armed men that it forced them to flee. ⌘ Read more
Queenslanders recognised for Dreamworld heroics
Two Queenslanders have been recognised with Australian Bravery Decorations for their heroic efforts during the Dreamworld ride tragedy. ⌘ Read more
Health professionals launch app to simplify diagnosing Endometriosis
Australian health professionals have today launched an APP - aimed at simplifying the pathway to diagnosing women's health issues. ⌘ Read more
Crown Casino: A litany of wrongdoings, but the gambling rolls on
Readers write that most people or small businesses would be charged and jailed for some of the misdeeds Crown Casino has racked up and ask why it has got off so lightly. ⌘ Read more
Man shot by officers after allegedly stealing police car in Cairns
A man has been shot by officers after allegedly stealing a marked police car and driving it through Cairns. ⌘ Read more
Beyond Boxing Day: MCG Test crowds targeted for growth
Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test has been identified alongside Perth as two of the most underperforming games on the cricket calendar - not because of bumper crowds on December 26, but for the sharp drop-off that takes place afterwards ⌘ Read more
Masked, armed men invade Brisbane homes in daylight crime spree
Brisbane residents have described living in fear in their own homes after balaclava-clad armed men broke into multiple properties in broad daylight. ⌘ Read more
Do the Wests Tigers’ majority owners still support the club review?**
One of the men who co-authored the recommendations which led to the most tumultuous day in the club’s history has cast doubt on whether the Holman Barnes Group’s new leadership is comfortable with the changes. ⌘ Read more
Teenage girl sentenced over torture of another girl on Sunshine Coast
A 14-year-old girl has been sentenced over the horrifying torture of another teenager on the Sunshine Coast last year. ⌘ Read more
Man shot by officers after allegedly stealing police car in Cairns
A man has been shot by officers after allegedly stealing a marked police car and driving it through Cairns. ⌘ Read more
Insomniacs to test new CBD capsule as potential sleep remedy
A new pill based on a cannabis compound could be the key to a good night's sleep for chronic insomniacs. ⌘ Read more
New Queensland Police operation bolsters police in crime hotspots
A new police operation is being launched with specialist police bolstering the blue line in crime hotspots. ⌘ Read more
Bickfords celebrates 150 year anniversary
It's a household favourite and since the first bottle of Lime cordial was created in 1874 - Bickfords has shown no signs of slowing down. ⌘ Read more
Questions raised over elective surgery delays at Adelaide hospitals
SA health authorities announced a two-day postponement of all non-urgent elective surgeries. ⌘ Read more
What’s happening in Alice Springs?**
A spate of recent violence has sparked calls for federal government intervention. Now, the Northern Territory government has declared an emergency, and a two-week curfew has been announced. ⌘ Read more
Victims of Port Lincoln boating disaster identified
The missing victims of the Port Lincoln boating disaster have been identified. ⌘ Read more
Jorgensen picks rugby over Roosters
Max Jorgensen picks rugby over the Roosters, re-signing with the Waratahs for two years. ⌘ Read more
Block of deportation bill humiliates government as weeks of political pain await
Minister Clare O’Neil was twice pursued by cameras, was asked the same question seven times and the government’s rushed bill was blocked by the opposition and the crossbench on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Two major Aussie cities record population growth surge
Both Melbourne and Sydney have recorded a population growth surge, according to fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ⌘ Read more
Thief steals sentimental items from Melbourne cemetery
A cruel thief has stolen sentimental items from at least four grave sites at Fawkner Cemetery in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Under-fire building watchdog stripped of entire board under overhaul
The Allan government has removed the board of the Victorian Building Authority after failures to oversee building insurance and claims of a toxic workplace. ⌘ Read more
Teen charged after alleged stabbing at school in Melbourne's west
A teenager has been charged after an alleged stabbing at a school in Melbourne's north-west left one person hospitalised. ⌘ Read more
Queenslanders recognised for Dreamworld heroics
Two Queenslanders have been recognised with Australian Bravery Decorations for their heroic efforts during the Dreamworld ride tragedy. ⌘ Read more
AFL's three-strike drug policy explained
9News reporter Tom Morris has explained the AFL's three-strike illicit drug policy. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne accountant who stole millions from musicians and restaurateurs pleads guilty
A Melbourne accountant who stole millions from some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry has pleaded guilty. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Youth curfew announced in Alice Springs amid widespread crime; Labor’s deportation bill blocked by Greens, Coalition
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
SIA to ‘assess allegations’ as AFL admits doctors remove players from matches after urine tests
Sport Integrity Australia says it will assess allegations around controversial illicit drug tests in the AFL as the league admits it empowers club doctors to remove players from matches if they are at risk of testing positive on match day. ⌘ Read more
Devastated family pays tribute to Perth student who died free-diving
Sam Hamilton, 21, was airlifted to hospital on Sunday afternoon after he surfaced from a dive unresponsive and could not be revived. ⌘ Read more
AFL round three teams: Two changes for Collingwood
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round three. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs. ⌘ Read more
Opposition’s nuclear policy must be based on facts
For the good of the country and its own credibility and electability the Coalition needs to base its policy on evidence not exaggeration and misinformation. ⌘ Read more
‘Feels like I’m flying’: Aussie swimmers get high-tech togs for Paris
The Australian swim team is hoping to dominate at the Paris Olympics, and new Speedo swimsuits might just give them the edge. ⌘ Read more
Senate committee lashes PwC over tax scandal, alleges cover-up
The Senate committee that uncovered the PwC tax scandal has accused its leadership of failing to cooperate with the inquiry in an attempt to minimise reputational damage. ⌘ Read more
Twelve-hour curfew put in place for under 18s after riot in Alice Springs
A dramatic 12-hour night curfew for everyone under the age of eighteen will be imposed across Alice Springs after violence erupted on the streets. ⌘ Read more
Controversial immigration bill hits roadblock in Senate
A controversial immigration bill has hit a road block in the Senate after the Coalition teamed up with the Greens to block the legislation. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Youth curfew announced in Alice Springs amid widespread crime; Labor’s deportation bill blocked by Greens, Coalition
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Six still missing, presumed dead after Baltimore bridge catastrophe
Six people are still missing and presumed dead 24 hours after a bridge collapsed in Baltimore, US. ⌘ Read more
William Tyrell’s foster parents charged over alleged assault of young girl
The foster parents of missing boy William Tyrrell have earned criminal records over the assault and intimidation of a young girl in their care. ⌘ Read more
Coroner calls for overhaul of firefighting in Back Summer report
A coronial inquiry into the Black Summer bushfires has called for a complete overhaul of the countries firefighting abilities. ⌘ Read more
The $80 million stand-off over a level crossing no one wants removed
Dandenong South businesses are banding together to fight the removal of boom gates on an industrial street, which they claim is putting political spin before common sense. ⌘ Read more
Clare O’Neil under fire after leaving Home Affairs boss ‘in tears’**
Home Affairs minister Clare O’Neil did not directly answer seven questions about her relationship with department boss Stephanie Foster during a fiery question time. ⌘ Read more
What actually happens to an AFL player with a drug issue and why
The AFL has a major brand protection imperative. They do not want to look like they’re soft on or tolerant of footballers openly partaking of drugs. There’s a pressure to be narcotically correct from governments and sponsors. ⌘ Read more
Rising gelding hunting back-to-back Hawkesbury triumphs
Khumbila will look to make it back-to-back wins at Hawkesbury after breaking through for his maiden 19 days ago. ⌘ Read more
The brutal Bells reality: Where best friends fight for their careers, then hug it out
Pro surfing’s controversial mid-season cut pitted two of Australia’s brightest surfers against each other as a local high school student knocked off two-time defending champion Tyler Wright. ⌘ Read more
Orchestral manoeuvres in the Derby set up dream Zardozi clash for Vinery
There is confidence and respect from both camps as Zardozi and Orchestral race for the tag of Australasia’s best filly in the Vinery Stud Stakes on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Hawkesbury on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner from Thursday’s eight-race card. ⌘ Read more
‘My heart is in rugby’: Jorgensen turns down Roosters to chase Wallabies dream
The sought-after teenager has pressed pause on a potential NRL switch and extended his deal with the Waratahs and Rugby Australia. ⌘ Read more
Could a Canterbury maiden become a group 1 treasure trove?**
Militarize had the measure of Queen Of Dragons and Wymark on debut at Canterbury last year, but the quality of the midweek contest is becoming increasingly clear. ⌘ Read more
‘Team WA’ outpost in Canberra opens for business – and lobbying
Speaking at the hub’s official opening, WA Premier Cook said he wanted the state’s voice to be heard loud and clear in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Sydneysiders are fleeing. But Melbourne shouldn’t get too smug just yet
Melbourne has soared past Sydney as the nation’s biggest city, but that shouldn’t mean just cramming everyone in. That’s what cruise ships are for. ⌘ Read more
Record immigration drives capital city population differences
Each day Sydney is becoming the new home for 391 people. But is this a good thing? ⌘ Read more
ASX closes green after positive inflation data
The Australian sharemarket staged a late revival despite a lacklustre lead from Wall Street, as local inflation data holds steady. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Youth curfew announced in Alice Springs amid widespread crime; Labor’s deportation bill blocked by Greens, Coalition
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
No charges for Taylor Swifts father after photographer clash
Taylor Swift's father will not face charges after a Sydney paparazzo claimed he was assaulted by him last month. ⌘ Read more
New laws allow children to be removed from NDIS once reboot is ready
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten promises Australians with a disability they will get the help they need, as he introduces significant new powers for the National Disability Insurance Agency. ⌘ Read more
Other stadiums ‘well ahead’ of Gabba: Cricket Australia
The boss of Cricket Australia says Queensland sports fans deserve a long-term solution for the Gabba, as an architecture firm releases its vision for the famed ground. ⌘ Read more
Police ‘eradicate’ one of Sydney’s most high-profile crime gangs
Detectives say the arrests of more than a dozen people – including notorious rapper Ali ‘Ay Huncho’ Younes – have allegedly ‘cleaned up’ the Alameddine clan on Australian shores. ⌘ Read more
Immortal backs Walker for Origin as injury ward grows: Freddy and the Eighth - Ep05
With 70 days until Origin I Andrew Johns has called for Cody Walker to be the NSW five-eighth if an injured Mitch Moses can't play. Alongside Brad Fittler and host Mat Thompson, the boys dissect the injuries across the NRL and the stars that leave the biggest hole. Joey wonders aloud about Easter, eating me ... ⌘ Read more
Alleged thieves take cooked lasagne from victims fridge
A pair of alleged thieves have taken a whole cooked lasagne from a Darwin woman’s fridge. ⌘ Read more
William Tyrell’s foster parents charged over alleged assault of young girl
The foster parents of missing boy William Tyrrell have earned criminal records over the assault and intimidation of a young girl in their care. ⌘ Read more
Wheatbelt renewable energy projects fail to clear planning hurdles
A wind farm backed by Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue and a hydrogen start-up chaired by ex-Woodside boss Peter Coleman have both failed to get planning approvals. ⌘ Read more
Lockyer's message to out-of-favour Bronco
Darren Lockyer has urged Corey Oates to switch positions to prolong his Broncos tenure. ⌘ Read more
Choc-full of goodness: 20 of the best Easter chocolate recipes
No need to go hunting, we’ve compiled our favourite chocolate egg recipes in one basket. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Youth curfew announced in Alice Springs amid widespread crime; Labor’s deportation bill blocked by Greens, Coalition
Labor rams through detention legislation to head off more High Court challenges, UK judges have deferred Julian Assange’s extradition appeal and Greens threaten fuel rules over gas project push. ⌘ Read more
Coroner calls for overhaul of firefighting in Back Summer report
A coronial inquiry into the Black Summer bushfires has called for a complete overhaul of the countries firefighting abilities. ⌘ Read more
Popular festival Splendour in the Grass canceled for 2024
Australia's biggest music festival, Splendour in the Grass, has been cancelled. ⌘ Read more
‘I want to see them on edge’: The burning questions facing the Magpies and Lions
Rarely has a grand final rematch had this much riding on it. The winner can resurrect their season, the loser’s premiership hopes will be hanging by a thread. These are the burning questions facing Collingwood and Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Splendour organisers confirm cancellation due to ‘unexpected events’**
The festival, which was to feature Kylie Minogue as a headliner, has been cancelled just two weeks after tickets went on sale. ⌘ Read more
Lauren Jackson set for epic Olympic comeback
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson was named in a 26-player Opals squad for the Paris Olympics, only weeks after retiring from the international game for a third time. ⌘ Read more
Man admits leaving gel blaster pistol on Sydney train
The 43-year-old has pleaded guilty to possessing the replica gun, five days after shocked Sydney passengers found it on a seat during the morning peak. ⌘ Read more
Gus BLOWS UP over ‘Duty of Care’ claims: Six Tackles with Gus - Ep06
Following NRL head of football Graham Annesley's admission that the match review committee got it wrong by not charging Penrith centre Taylan May over his head clash with Reece Walsh, Gus questions the whole ‘Duty of care’ claims. Plus Gus covers the future of Leichhardt Oval, the Titans without Tino, why Mitchell Moses is irreplaceable a ... ⌘ Read more
SIA to ‘assess allegations’ as AFL admits doctors remove players from matches after urine tests
Sport Integrity Australia says it will assess allegations around controversial illicit drug tests in the AFL as the league admits it empowers club doctors to remove players from matches if they are at risk of testing positive on match day. ⌘ Read more
Splendour organisers confirm cancellation due to ‘unexpected events’**
The festival, which was to feature Kylie Minogue as a headliner, has been cancelled just two weeks after tickets went on sale. ⌘ Read more
As police investigated William Tyrrell’s foster parents, their lives fell apart
The missing boy’s foster parents have been convicted of intimation of another child, with each sentenced to 12-month good behaviour bonds. ⌘ Read more
Twelve-hour curfew put in place for under 18s after riot in Alice Springs
A dramatic 12-hour night curfew for everyone under the age of eighteen will be imposed across Alice Springs after violence erupted on the streets. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police arrest 16 in alleged takedown of high-profile criminal group
Strike Force Wessex detectives claim they've destroyed the Alemaddine crime clan after sweeping raids in Sydney's southwest Wednesday morning. ⌘ Read more
Other stadiums ‘well ahead’ of Gabba: Cricket Australia
The boss of Cricket Australia says Queensland sports fans deserve a long-term solution, after the state government rejected a proposal to rebuild the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
‘The scheme has failed’: Landmark foreign interference laws set for overhaul
An influential parliamentary committee has found the laws, introduced amid concern about Chinese foreign influence, have major flaws and need to be reformed. ⌘ Read more
Violence in schools rises to new high as assaults up by 61 per cent
New data released exclusively to The Age by the Crime Statistics Agency validates widespread concerns about students’ behaviour at school. ⌘ Read more
Strategic backburns that run wild should be referred to coroner, inquiry finds
A backburn escaped containment lines within hours of ignition during the black summer fires but the NSW Rural Fire Service never investigated the cause. ⌘ Read more
On an island where many live to 100, I embraced their lifestyle
On the Japanese island of Okinawa many residents reach their milestone 100th birthday. Eating healthy is just one key. ⌘ Read more