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Brisbane News Live: Brisbane rents hot record high; Four things Bluey finale could reveal
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Dortmund meltdown gifts Atletico goal
A Borussia Dortmund meltdown gifts Atletico Madrid the opening goal in the quarter-final. ⌘ Read more
The dog fight Western Bulldogs could face with Daniel
Western Bulldogs defender Caleb Daniel could attract rival club interest, despite being contracted until the end of 2026. ⌘ Read more
Top Hamas leader’s sons and grandchildren killed by Israeli airstrike
Ismail Haniyeh’s sons are among the highest-profile figures to be killed in the Gaza war so far. ⌘ Read more
North Melbourne president makes sad call
Kangaroos president Dr Sonja Hood has been forced to delete her social media after copping vile abuse. ⌘ Read more
Caught at an Indonesian abattoir, this activist says he was beaten, burnt and smeared with blood
Infiltrating the facility to check on humane treatment of cattle, the activist said he was hit by “a mob with a mob mentality”. ⌘ Read more
If you don’t think we’re living in weird times just have a look at the sporting world
Drug allegations, homophobic and racist abuse and faces covered in blood – there’s madness in the air. ⌘ Read more
The Warriors are a serious team – and they’ve got one star who can help NSW
It might still be a while until Michael Maguire sits down to pick his Origin team, but he needs to make sure one Warriors sensation is on his radar. ⌘ Read more
McGuire says the AFL will crack down on slurs
Eddie McGuire says if any other slurs are heard, players and officials will be punished worse than Jeremy Finlayson. ⌘ Read more
Top Hamas leader’s sons and grandchildren killed by Israeli airstrike
Ismail Haniyeh’s sons are among the highest-profile figures to be killed in the Gaza war so far. ⌘ Read more
This is the story of a man who can find lost things. From there, it gets weird
With a cast that includes Isabella Rossellini, La Chimera is a striking, dream-like film where pretty much anything can happen. ⌘ Read more
Shattered dreams loom amid logjam of middle distance running talent
Australia’s renaissance in middle distance running has delivered a national athletics titles - staged in Adelaide from Friday - like no other. ⌘ Read more
From child star to global icon: Zendaya on her meteoric rise
Leaving behind the teen roles that made her famous, the 27-year-old actor channels her inner grit in Challengers. ⌘ Read more
Civil War began as a work of fiction, then it almost became fact
Kirsten Dunst stars as a photojournalist in this grimly candid portrait of the US ruled by a dictator in the White House – and a society under collapse. ⌘ Read more
Checks, behinds and videotape: Fears for future of goal umpires
One of football’s most decorated umpires has warned of the ‘Big Brother’ element creeping into the game and has fears that technology may eventually render goal umpires obsolete. ⌘ Read more
$30 coffees, cookie bars and convenience stores: Welcome to the era of the concept cafe
From Rockdale’s freshly baked Happy Alley to an experimental coffee shop in the CBD, these three newcomers are going beyond the norm. ⌘ Read more
Top Hamas leader’s sons and grandchildren killed by Israeli airstrike
Ismail Haniyeh’s sons are among the highest-profile figures to be killed in the Gaza war so far. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to fall as inflation report rattles Wall Street
US stocks are sinking on worries that what seemed like a blip in the battle to bring down inflation is turning into a trend. ⌘ Read more
Exodus leaves Melbourne Writers Festival searching for next chapter
Uncertainty surrounding the Melbourne Writers Festival has revived talk of merging it with the Wheeler Centre and State Library Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Can Miranda Kerr and a chimp make economics more interesting? Turns out, yes
Andrew Leigh, a federal minister who is also a long-distance runner, races readers through the history of economics in his latest book. ⌘ Read more
The list of reasons why men are luckier than women is long. But here’s a start
If I were a man, I could lick an ice-cream without every guy in the vicinity imagining me naked. ⌘ Read more
What can a landlord get away with? In the court of public opinion, it’s changing
Gemma Toogood paid $875 a week in rent for a mould-riddled, rat-infested cottage. Do we still think that’s reasonable? ⌘ Read more
‘I felt I had to be manic to produce things’: The comedian taking you inside the bipolar mind
Comedian Sam Kissajukian produced 300 paintings documenting his mind during a five-month manic episode in lockdown. Now he uses his art to talk about life with a complex mental illness. ⌘ Read more
‘People are being made homeless’: Melbourne rents soar to record high
Tenants report being evicted with nowhere else to go as Melbourne’s rental crisis deepens and queues form for available properties. ⌘ Read more
A new era for Perth’s ‘white elephant’? Yagan Square readies for revamp reveal
The $14 million revamp the state hopes will help the embattled Yagan Square hospitality precinct shed its reputation as Perth’s “white elephant” is nearing completion. But will it work? ⌘ Read more
‘A big problem for a large part of society’: Sydney rents hit record highs
A typical house or unit in Sydney now costs $80 or more than a year ago, with scant relief for renters in sight. ⌘ Read more
How to travel on a budget in this wallet-busting paradise
Holiday in Hawaii? Don’t shell out too much; there’s more aloha, less moolah, with these money-saving Hawaii hacks. ⌘ Read more
Maternity, mental health staff cut as unrest swirls at Northern Beaches Hospital
Nurses were told this week staff would be cut from several units at the hospital amid reports operating company Healthscope is undergoing a major corporate restructure. ⌘ Read more
Ten of the world’s quirkiest public transport options
Never mind the boring old bus. Ramp up your excitement levels on these eccentric modes of public transport for a more unpredictable transit experience. ⌘ Read more
Review: Five hours pass quickly at this light-filled, spacious airport
It never feels crowded and work is a breeze at “The Queen’s Terminal”, aka Heathrow Terminal 2. ⌘ Read more
Victoria’s new tax is driving landlords out. But is that a bad thing?**
It has become easy for landlords and real estate agents to point to the recently expanded land tax as a reason for spiking rents. But it’s more complicated. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane a ‘landlord’s market’ as rents hit record high after fastest rise in 15 years
It’s now the second most expensive capital in Australia to rent a typical unit. There are few homes available – and some suburbs are worse than others. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney Harbour shark attack that left Ashley with lifelong scars
Former navy diver Ashley Semmens used to be at home in the water. Now he cannot enter without a wave of fear coming over him. ⌘ Read more
Going to town: The ‘selfies of the day’ that captured the high fashion of Perth’s shoppers
A new exhibition during the Borloo Heritage Festival celebrates the era in which gloves and hats, suits and ties were mandatory for those “going to town”. So when did standards slip? ⌘ Read more
The cheap way to holiday in Italy is charming and unpretentious
As far as accommodation options go, Italian farm stays are brimming with charm and regional character. ⌘ Read more
As my ‘Parkinson’s pause’ fast forwards, I am stunned by acts of bravery
The longer I Iive with Parkinson’s disease, the more I fear its impact - in particular, the resolute determination it shows in searching out skills to degrade. ⌘ Read more
Concern new merger laws could be costly, reduce transparency
The proposed reforms will make it harder for deals to go ahead in markets dominated by a handful of corporate giants, but could also be costly for smaller companies, experts say. ⌘ Read more
Rihanna wants a breast lift after babies. Could it start a movement?**
More mothers are choosing the procedure to mark the end of their breastfeeding years. But the trend could help fuel unrealistic expectations about body image. ⌘ Read more
Redundancy? Divorce? Four things Sunday’s Bluey finale could reveal
Forget last year’s 90-minute finale of Succession. This year, a 28-minute kids show has children and adults in a speculative state of panic. ⌘ Read more
Robert Downey is a shape-shifting troublemaker in this juicy black comedy
South Korea’s Park Chan-wook co-directed spy caper The Sympathizer set in Vietnam in the ’70s, during what the locals call “the American War”. ⌘ Read more
Top chef Ben Shewry reckons the pasta at this underrated CBD restaurant is better than Bologna’s**
The Attica restaurateur and chef shares his Melbourne and Sydney food and drink favourites – plus the Malaysian food city he almost wishes he could keep secret. ⌘ Read more
Never-ending run of rises pushes Perth rents to all-time high
Perth’s rental crisis has worsened as unit and house rents reach fresh highs off the back of a record-low vacancy rate. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, April 11
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, April 11, 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 Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, April 11, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
‘Make more things here’: PM pledges mammoth help for new industries
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will put a new law to federal parliament that promises a “future made in Australia” in a bid to define the economic agenda at the next election. ⌘ Read more
Plibersek swamps Victoria on Murray Darling water buybacks
The federal government will push ahead with unpopular water buybacks from farmers despite Victoria opposing the move in a bid to complete the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. ⌘ Read more
Dees unleash debutant while Pickett gets put on notice
Melbourne will unleash one of its top draft picks against Brisbane under the MCG lights. ⌘ Read more
Roosters to go ahead with Jennings party
The Roosters will celebrate Michael Jennings 300th game tomorrow night - even though the NRL is refusing to acknowledge the occasion. ⌘ Read more
Prison nurse kept diary detailing ‘inhumane’ conditions
A Unit 18 prison nurse has revealed at an inquest into Cleveland Dodd’s death that she kept a diary detailing the "inhumane" and "disgusting" conditions at the facility. ⌘ Read more
Bikie arrested over alleged coward punch
Police have swooped on a Bandido bikie at Perth Airport, arresting him over an alleged coward punch attack outside a Bunbury bar. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate brawl in Perth
Police are investigating a brawl in the Perth suburb of Northbridge. ⌘ Read more
Dog shot dead after two dachshunds attacked on Perth beach
Police have fatally shot a dog after two dachshunds were attacked during an arrest at a beach north-west of Perth. ⌘ Read more
Barry gets collared
But doesn’t get shirty. ⌘ Read more
Crows coach’s plan to save his side’s season
It's back to basics at West Lakes, with Crows coach Matthew Nicks simplifying things in an attempt to save his side's season. ⌘ Read more
Polly Waffle returns to Australian shelves – with a twist
After disappearing from shelves for over a decade, the beloved Polly Waffle is making a welcome return. ⌘ Read more
SA to introduce harsh penalties for criminals recruiting children
In a move to combat the recruitment of children into criminal activities, the SA government is set to introduce the harshest penalties in the nation for adult ringleaders responsible for the practice. ⌘ Read more
Industrial action expected to cause peak-hour delays on Adelaide trains
Adelaide commuters are being warned to brace for peak-hour disruptions, with industrial action set to cause disruptions across multiple days. ⌘ Read more
Search underway for two people after alleged stabbing
A search is underway for two people after a young man was allegedly stabbed to death in the middle of a street in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Contentious UK gender medicine report prompts reflection, outrage in Australia
LGBTQ advocates have slammed a report by British paediatrician Hilary Cass who concluded there was inadequate evidence to support the use of puberty blockers. ⌘ Read more
TV reporter Nathan Templeton dies aged 44
Well-known television sport and news reporter Nathan Templeton has died, leaving friends and colleagues heartbroken. ⌘ Read more
Suck at small talk? How baking can win friends and break down barriers
Miss your old mates, or need fresh ways to find new ones? The social power of a handmade treat might be just the ticket. ⌘ Read more
Which WA university courses made it to the global top 100?**
Two Perth universities sit near the top of a prestigious global subject rankings list for a specialised field related closely to the state’s mining sector. ⌘ Read more
Wong’s ‘solution’ for Gaza is a touch naive
Penny Wong’s idea for a two-state solution has prompted opposing reactions among readers. ⌘ Read more
Seven expenses investigation ‘not of great consequence’: McWilliam
Seven largely went to ground on Wednesday following the publication of details about the Sunrise contra investigation, codenamed Project Rally. ⌘ Read more
Laidley calls on AFL to continue stamping out homophobia
Danielle Laidley says the AFL need to keep pushing for LGBTQIA+ rights after Jeremy Finlayson's ban. ⌘ Read more
Why food poisoning and a freak gym accident have dented Australia’s Masters dream
For a tournament unlike any other, this year has one worrying theme: few high-profile stars seem to be in form apart from the world No.1. ⌘ Read more
Two-week ban for a headbutt? Rebels fume about soft suspension
A Fijian Drua forward was red-carded for a headbutt on a Melbourne player but the Super Rugby judiciary decided it wasn’t serious given it only made “limited contact”. ⌘ Read more
Premier promises permit for Molly the magpie to return home
Instagram star Molly the magpie is due to be reunited with her best friend Peggy the staffy after Queensland Premier Steven Miles promised the couple would gain a permit. ⌘ Read more
Queensland powerlifter catchers alleged stalker
A Queensland powerlifter has taken matters into his own hands after catching an alleged stalker outside his home on the Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more
Asbestos taskforce needed says council as mulch parks climbs to six
The Allan government has come under fire over the saga, with the Victorian opposition demanding a statewide audit of asbestos on public land. ⌘ Read more
Wong’s Palestine remarks had all the substance of a cloud
Penny Wong made no proposal. There was no plan. It was simply a restatement of Australia’s long-standing position. So what was it for? ⌘ Read more
AFLPA’s concern as Finlayson cops three matches for homophobic slur
Port Adelaide will be without ruck-forward Jeremy Finlayson until round eight after the AFL suspended him for directing a homophobic slur to an Essendon player. ⌘ Read more
One dead, another in hospital after alleged home invasion
One man is dead and another is in hospital after an alleged home invasion involving an axe south of the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Bandidos bikie arrested at Perth Airport over Bunbury assault
Police have caught up with a Bandidos bikie gang member at Perth Airport, charging him over an alleged assault in Bunbury that left a man with a badly broken jaw. ⌘ Read more
Superannuation funds warn scams on the rise
Superannuation funds are warning Australians to stay vigilant as scams targeting their accounts are on the rise. ⌘ Read more
Gulden turns down 10-year deal to sign Sydney Swans extension
Errol Gulden has revealed he was offered a 10-year deal by an opposition club before re-signing with the Sydney Swans. ⌘ Read more
Festivals are hard, kids are soft. But there is hope for Generation Z
I’ve had some of the best and worst times of my life at festivals: from having my head stomped on by a crowd surfer at Big Day Out, to reaching for the wrong bottle of water one morning. Every moment has been worth it. ⌘ Read more
Two men miraculously escape car flip in Greenacre unscathed
Two men have escaped serious injury after allegedly hitting a parked car and flipping on a Greenacre street. ⌘ Read more
Federal Court finds strip-searched women can’t sue Qatar Airways
Three women who had attempted to sue Qatar Airways in the Federal Court after they were strip searched at Doha Airport have been unsuccessful. ⌘ Read more
3D printing technology helping transform cancer survivors' lives
The use of 3D printing technology is helping to transform the lives of people with head and neck cancer. ⌘ Read more
AFL round five teams and tips: Demons lob for a debutant
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round five. 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
Public service bosses will have to explain if they reject requests for flexible work
A new pay deal for state government employees has been described as representing a big shift in relations between employers and staff. ⌘ Read more
Souths target Meninga-Bennett combination to revive club
South Sydney have targeted two of the most revered figures in the game to turn around their fortunes. ⌘ Read more
Michigan school shooter's parents sentenced to prison in US-first
The parents of a school shooter who shot dead four classmates in the US have been jailed for manslaughter. ⌘ Read more
Racehorse goes rogue at Sydney train station
Commuters were in for a surprise when a racehorse which escaped from a nearby racetrack ended up on a Sydney train station platform. ⌘ Read more
Accused husband killer freed from jail for sleep disorder study
A woman accused of killing her husband on a camping trip near Mount Disappointment has been granted bail to travel interstate to see a sleep expert. ⌘ Read more
Kids describe being hit by allegedly stolen car in Melbourne
Two nine-year-old girls have described the moment they were hit by an allegedly stolen car in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Accused killer on bail at time of Hannah McGuire's death
The 21-year-old accused of killing Hannah McGuire was on bail for serious unrelated offences at the time of her alleged murder, 9News can reveal. ⌘ Read more
Wong’s Palestine call was ‘most reckless foreign policy in decades’: Dutton
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s comments on Palestinian statehood have been welcomed by pro-Palestine advocates, but infuriated pro-Israel groups and the opposition. ⌘ Read more
Cruellest education cuts hurt students the most
It is clear that this government does not see itself as the defender, let alone champion, of public education. What a travesty for the majority of our children who attend public schools. ⌘ Read more
AFL round five teams and tips: Demons lob for a debutant
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round five. 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
10 of your favourite retro recipes given the Adam Liaw treatment
These golden oldies are classics for a reason. And when Adam’s involved, you know it’ll be a certified dinnertime hit. ⌘ Read more
Penny Wong suggests Palestinian state only solution to war
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has faced backlash after suggesting a Palestinian state may be the only solution to the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
One man dead, several others injured after bus and car crash
A man has died and several others injured after a bus and a car collided in Rouse Hill in Sydney’s north-west. ⌘ Read more
Wrong kind of track: Escaped racehorse shocks commuters on Sydney train platform
The fare-dodging horse trotted into Warwick Farm station seven minutes before midnight last Friday, cantering up and down the platform as alarmed passengers leapt from its path. ⌘ Read more
Who was Hannah McGuire? An emerging teacher and talented netballer with a ‘heart of gold’**
At 23, her life was only just starting to bloom. Now, she’s allegedly the 18th woman to be violently killed in Australia this year – and the third in Ballarat alone. ⌘ Read more
The Rabbitohs' Crossroads: Six Tackles with Gus - Ep08
Gus’ take on the Bunnies bind, Latrell’s mindset and is Bennett heading back to the burrow? How do the Parramatta Eels adjust without Mitch Moses? Plus, a huge Round 6 preview of the NRL and your #AskGus questions. ⌘ Read more