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Taiwan earthquake death toll rises
At least nine people killed, more than 1000 injured in Taiwan earthquake as rescue efforts continue. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Thursday April 4
National weather forecast for Thursday April 4. ⌘ Read more
Heavy rain and flooding expected to hit Sydney over coming days
Flood alerts issued for Greater Sydney ahead of forecast downpour. ⌘ Read more
Why you shouldn’t ask ChatGPT for medical advice
The more information you give a GP, the more likely you are to get a diagnosis. Not so for ChatGPT. ⌘ Read more
The lawsuits of Bruce Lehrmann: an observer’s guide
An accusation catapulted the ex-Liberal staffer into the public consciousness from the obscurity of former roles in government and at British American Tobacco. ⌘ Read more
Heavy rain and flooding expected to hit Sydney over coming days
Flood alerts issued for Greater Sydney ahead of forecast downpour. ⌘ Read more
Family of Australian aid worker killed in Gaza demand war crimes inquiry
Israeli military describe killing of aid workers as misidentification amid call for war crimes probe. ⌘ Read more
Taiwan earthquake death toll rises
At least nine people killed, more than 1000 injured in Taiwan earthquake as rescue efforts continue. ⌘ Read more
‘They never saw eye to eye’: How sibling rivalry became Tigers telepathy for debutant
Wests Tigers rookie Latu Fainu has an uncanny on-field connection with his brother and teammate Samuela. However, it wasn’t always the case. ⌘ Read more
Why I was wrong about the Panthers – again
Last year, I only gave them a slim chance of winning a third straight title. This year? I gave them no hope of winning four straight. But after just a month, I know I was wrong. ⌘ Read more
Football codes need to just say no … to beer
When you look at damage done by drugs to footballers, does cocaine even begin to compare to the damage done by alcohol? ⌘ Read more
From steak to scrambled eggs: The secrets to seasoning almost any dish like a pro
Learning how and when to add salt to a dish can make the difference between bland and ‘BAM!’ ⌘ Read more
Nothing tests my loyalty more than a shop’s loyalty scheme
Why do I join all these loyalty clubs when the “rewards” are so laughable? ⌘ Read more
This war movie is based on actual Anzac diaries – so why doesn’t it ring true?**
Despite all of the effort put in to the look of this ambitious production I ultimately had trouble suspending disbelief. ⌘ Read more
This film was critical and festival hit. I find it impossible to understand how
Part biopic, part polemic, Ava DuVernay’s new film Origin has an undeniably powerful moment, but it’s hardly revelatory. ⌘ Read more
The AFL has been in a state-backed building boom. Who benefits most?**
Marvel Stadium will not be used for AFLW matches in 2024 despite recently being upgraded with $225 million of state government funding, in part for “improved facilities to support professional women’s sport”. ⌘ Read more
Her father’s a legend, her mentor’s an enigma, and she’s just made the year’s best debut
Fabiana Palladino’s debut album is a pop masterpiece a lifetime in the making. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to rise as Wall Street steadies
US stock indexes are edging higher following their worst day in weeks. ⌘ Read more
Boomers are afraid to sell the family home and downsize. Can you blame us?**
Until I sat filling yet another box with the contents of yet another bookshelf, it had not struck me that my life now is about getting smaller. ⌘ Read more
This is now a high tackle in Shute Shield … and coaches believe it will improve rugby
In its 101st year, the Shute Shield starts this weekend using a trial law to lower the legal tackling height to the sternum. The eyes of the world will be on the results. ⌘ Read more
Minns’ law to lock up kids incites Labor and even makes Libs blush
The premier faces a revolt from his left flank, but his law that will keep more Indigenous teenagers behind bars caught Liberals off guard, too. ⌘ Read more
Natasha’s hot home is bad for her health. So is the cost of living
Many Australians report feeling unwell on hot days or in heatwaves, but not everyone has the same capacity to manage. ⌘ Read more
She came for the cannoli and stayed for the friendship: an intergenerational tale
Sicilian-born chefs Giovanni Laiosa and Lorena Corso bonded over their homeland’s famous sweets, a bond that deepened with shared pain. ⌘ Read more
Change your flight by one day and you could save a fortune
If you’re looking to save dollars and are flexible with time, it really does pay to fly on certain days of the week. ⌘ Read more
The Perth schools racing towards 3000 enrolments
Enrolments at schools, particularly in Perth’s western and southern suburbs, are booming, some racing towards the 3000 mark for the first time. ⌘ Read more
More children shun reading in their free time as libraries also fall out of favour, study shows
“Book abstainers” were usually male, older and had friends with similar (non) reading habits. ⌘ Read more
The antics of Liberal men will cost the party the next election
Progressive women in the party are being told to know their place, or fight on the right side of the culture wars, or stay quiet. If not, they’re elbowed out and have their noses rubbed in their defeat. ⌘ Read more
What I learnt from travelling solo for the first time since becoming disabled
I struggle with actions like making food, using door knobs, texting on the phone and brushing my hair. But I jetted off to India on my own. ⌘ Read more
Filmmaker Rachel Perkins to chair prestigious arts school at ‘crisis point’**
The stakes are make or break. AFTRS is one of eight colleges warning of a looming financial crunch impacting skills training ahead of the next federal budget. ⌘ Read more
Oxford blues: Why the Liberals’ Kooyong candidate was cancelled at uni
Newly minted Liberal Party hopeful Amelia Hamer’s time at an Oxford University student paper ended in acrimony. ⌘ Read more
More details emerge of Bruce Lehrmann’s boozy night with masseuses
A friend of Bruce Lehrmann has backed Seven producer Taylor Auerbach’s account of a night out with Lehrmann and two Thai masseuses. ⌘ Read more
Sick and span: The household germ killers nurturing drug-resistant superbugs
Researchers investigated hundreds of antibacterial products sold in Australian supermarkets and chemists, and found that almost one in three contain potentially harmful ingredients. ⌘ Read more
Eight books: A novel of apartheid’s legacy, and the question of death
Our reviewers consider recent fiction and non-fiction. ⌘ Read more
The only coat you need this winter? Chances are, you already own it
There’s been a resurgence of demand for the trench coat, which remains the No.1 cool weather cover-up on and off the runway. ⌘ Read more
Stunning scenery and excellent food: This train journey is hard to beat
This route is one of the backbone links of Europe and could be a star in your itinerary. ⌘ Read more
Mark Ruffalo on the ‘evil’ company that poisoned every person on the planet – then kept it secret
The Hollywood actor will feature in a new Stan documentary exposing how 3M’s “forever chemicals” have sparked a worldwide contamination catastrophe. ⌘ Read more
England’s WBO belt win a ‘surreal’ moment
Jackson England defeated Jamal Herring to become the new WBO Global Super Featherweight title winner. ⌘ Read more
Mitch Robinson calls on NRL stars to fight him
AFL great Mitch Robinson has called on any NRL players that wants to fight him in his weight bracket to meet him in the ring as a boxing career looms. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, April 4
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Robinson and Pettifer slug it out in final minute
Mitch Robinson and Kayne Pettifer went blow for blow in the final minute of their fight at The Gathering. ⌘ Read more
Jack Brubaker drops rival in brutal body blow
Jack Brubaker dropped Korea’s Duck Seo in an incredible fight, sealing victory in a tight contest. ⌘ Read more
PM signals budget help for families, small business
Anthony Albanese will use a speech on Thursday to say more help to deal with high power prices is on the way in the May budget. ⌘ Read more
Polyamory becomes a sad sleepover in this raunchy new dating show
Couple to Throuple is billed as a dating show exploring a new frontier of relationships; what transpires is probably not what the show’s creators had in mind. ⌘ Read more
MP says Chinese high school students were bussed in to elect him
The MP says the teenagers were brought into vote for him in an election that is now central to an inquiry into interference in Canadian elections by foreign countries. ⌘ Read more
Cornes unimpressed by late blow
Kane Cornes shakes his head after Nathan Brown lands a punch after the bell ⌘ Read more
Brown lands big blows on Cornes
Nathan Brown sealed victory in his four-round fight against Kane Cornes, much to the pleasure of the Adelaide crowd. ⌘ Read more
Jockey dies two weeks after fall in Canberra race
Stefano Cherchi had been in an induced coma in the intensive care unit at Canberra Hospital since the fall on March 20. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, April 4, 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 Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
Inquest into teen’s death in custody begins
An inquest into 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd’s death in custody has begun. ⌘ Read more
WA Police commissioner’s son fined $12,000**
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch’s son Michael has been fined $12,000 for speeding on his motorcycle. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, April 4, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Thieves allegedly run over man with his own ute
Thieves have allegedly run over a man with his own ute at his Perth home. ⌘ Read more
Queensland premier shifts focus after Olympic stadium drama
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has shifted his focus after the fall out from the Olympic stadium drama. ⌘ Read more
Swan's 'Vegas' plans after impressive debut
Dane Swan planned to party hard after beating ex-teammate Dale Thomas at The Gathering ⌘ Read more
Swan lands heavy blows on ‘Daisy’ Thomas
Dale Swan won convincingly on his boxing debut, defeating Daisy Thomas at The Gathering. ⌘ Read more
Latrell, Walker launch youth crime program
NRL superstars Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker flew to Moree to on Wednesday help launch a program aimed at combatting youth crime in the area. ⌘ Read more
When Shintaro spoke, you listened
Lest you end up on the deck. ⌘ Read more
Three Maroons have fallen. Flegler’s evolution has him ready to take over
While he had a career-best year last year, a Maroons star has found a way to take his game to new heights. It comes at a crucial time for the injury-hit state. ⌘ Read more
Where to find Brisbane’s best rooftop bars
This city lends itself to a bar in the sky and, thankfully, we have some very good ones. Here’s what to tick off on your next afternoon out. ⌘ Read more
Prep students should be not be suspended from school, Human Rights Commissioner says
Students in Prep, who can be as young as four, should not be suspended for misbehaving in school, the state’s Human Rights Commissioner has argued. ⌘ Read more
Leapai Jr survives rugged onslaught
Alex Leapai Jr wins his debut professional fight against Joe Ageli... but it wasn't easy ⌘ Read more
Adelaide ground invader gets life ban; Libba extends his stay with Doggies
The man who invaded the Adelaide Oval match has been banned from all AFL and AFLW games, and the league warns the same fate awaits those who follow his example. ⌘ Read more
AFL round four teams and expert tips: Top player back for Melbourne
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
Adelaide ground invader gets life ban; Libba extends his stay with Doggies
The man who invaded the Adelaide Oval match has been banned from all AFL and AFLW games, and the league warns the same fate awaits those who follow his example. ⌘ Read more
Rocca's kind act after brutal blow
AFL great Anthony Rocca held Corey McKernan up on the ropes after his fight-ending punch ⌘ Read more
None of this is acceptable. Think of the children
The deaths of aid workers in Gaza has provoked strong reaction from readers. ⌘ Read more
Two in custody after major manhunt across the Gold Coast
Two people are in custody after a major manhunt across the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Pilots praised for making emergency landing in the dark
Pilots have been praised for making an emergency landing in the dark when they discovered their light plane’s landing gear wasn’t working. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after woman’s body found
A man charged with murder after a woman’s body was found will remain in custody. ⌘ Read more
Crows vow to bounce back from disastrous loss
The Crows are pledging to fight to win following their disastrous loss to the Dockers. ⌘ Read more
Power to learn from mistakes in game with Bombers
Port Adelaide says it will learn from its mistakes in the loss against the Demons in the upcoming game with the Bombers. ⌘ Read more
Waiting on the weekend: Timetables haven’t moved with the post-pandemic times
Melbourne’s busiest public transport services have not kept up with population growth and changing travel patterns, according to a new analysis. ⌘ Read more
Plan to fill Adelaide Oval for Gather Round
The South Australian government is trying to fill the last seats at Adelaide Oval ahead of Gather Round this weekend. ⌘ Read more
High-range drunk driver wreaks havoc trying to park car
A high-range drunk driver has wreaked havoc on a local business while trying to car his car. ⌘ Read more
‘This shouldn’t have happened’: Aid worker’s family calls for war crimes investigation
The Israeli military’s explanation that a “misidentification” led to the aid workers’ deaths has failed to placate senior members of the Albanese government. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne school charged over death of diabetic student
A Melbourne school and a travel company have been charged after a diabetic student died on a trip to Vietnam. ⌘ Read more
NRL legends join forces with police to help ease youth crime crisis in New South Wales
NRL Legends are joining forces with NSW Police to help minimise the youth crime crisis in Moree. ⌘ Read more
Most Aussies happy with super savings, some still worried
Some older Australians are worried about having enough money for retirement in their super, while others say they’ve found the “sweet spot”. ⌘ Read more
Cell-based flu vaccine now free for Australians
A cell-based flu vaccine will be free for Australians after it was added to the National Immunisation Program. ⌘ Read more
Two killed in crash in Sydney’s south
Two people have been killed in a car crash in Sydney’s south ⌘ Read more
CCTV released as police hunt two men over Sydney home invasion
Police have released new CCTV footage as they hunt for two men who allegedly forced their way into a south-west Sydney home and threatened residents with machetes. ⌘ Read more
Two rescued after Gyrocopter crash in New South Wales
Two people have been rescued after a gyrocopter crashed off the NSW coast. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister demands explanation as Israel admits to strike that killed Australian aid worker
Anthony Albanese is demanding an explanation after Benjamin Netanyahu admitted an Israeli Defence Force strike killed Australian aid worker "Zomi" Frankcom. ⌘ Read more
Seven denies paying for prostitutes, drugs for Lehrmann
Broadcaster Seven allegedly reimbursed Bruce Lehrmann for money spent on illicit drugs and prostitutes during its efforts to recruit him for a tell-all interview. ⌘ Read more
Teens charged after police car allegedly rammed during pursuit
Five teenagers have been charged after a police car was rammed in a vehicle pursuit through Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s next Governor-General revealed
Prominent businesswoman Samantha Mostyn has been appointed as Australia’s new Governor-General. ⌘ Read more
Powerful earthquake rocks Taiwan, leaving four dead
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century has rocked the island, leaving 4 people dead. ⌘ Read more
A top Cat departs without a new home to go to. What’s behind the call?**
On Wednesday, as the who’s who of Melbourne’s footy industry touched down in Adelaide for the AFL’s second Gather Round, some rather surprising news broke about a very familiar name. ⌘ Read more
It’s a shame many experts are afraid to say that nuclear must be an option
Wind, solar and storage can’t do it alone. Veteran engineers tend to agree, but many others are fearful – perhaps of missing out on a grant,being trolled or losing a job. ⌘ Read more
Train operators fined over derailment that killed two
Two train operators have been fined a total of more than $500,000 over a Victorian derailment that killed two men. ⌘ Read more
‘I will not stay silent’: Pre-peace talks post added to Reynolds, Higgins defamation row
A cryptic quote Brittany Higgins posted to social media in the hours before attending peace talks with her former boss is set to become a key piece of evidence in the pair’s high-stakes defamation row. ⌘ Read more
‘Outside the box’: Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker lead fight against youth crime in Moree
ARLC chair Peter V’landys says a mentorship initiative offering disadvantaged kids access to rugby league’s elite players has the potential to “change lives” ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly stabbed, chased, hit by car
A man has allegedly been stabbed, chased and hit by a car in Adelaide’s north. ⌘ Read more
Mental health days are important, but when should kids be allowed them?**
Experts agree that mental health days can be a vital for kids who are struggling. But they also have advice for parents and caregivers about setting limits. ⌘ Read more
‘Top four is the goal’: Tigers unveil ambitious strategic plan
Wests Tigers have publicly outlined bold ambitions for a club that hasn’t played finals football for over a decade. ⌘ Read more
Men aren’t all bad – many are just confounded by the new rules
Men are struggling to find a new way of being in a society in which gender roles and expectations are rapidly changing. For many, I see resistance informed not by sexism or misogyny, but by feeling confused. ⌘ Read more
Having a child at 22 is the best career decision I ever made
At 38, my life is free of gastro and childcare hurdles as I navigate meetings and work trips. But around me, I see a trail of exhausted parents trying to navigate an endless cycle of challenges. At a time when they could be coming up for air, they are drowning. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Samantha Mostyn named new governor-general; Israel confirms ‘unintended’ strike killed Australian aid worker in Gaza
Israel has confirmed Australian Zomi Frankcom was among seven foreign aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike and Network Ten was successful in their bid to re-open the defam ... ⌘ Read more