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‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, 234 Australian state MPs
Russia’s foreign ministry said the Australians were handed indefinite bans “in response to politically motivated sanctions against Russian individuals”. ⌘ Read more
ASX to open stronger, even as falling tech stocks drag down Wall Street
The Australian sharemarket is set to open stronger this morning, despite Wall Street posting its fourth straight day of losses, with investors waiting for the latest employment data. ⌘ Read more
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands delivers speech at state banquet
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands delivers a speech at a state banquet attended by King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain. ⌘ Read more
'Bollard Man' speaks about confrontation with Bondi Junction stabber
Frenchman Damien Guerot describes how he and a friend took on Bondi Junction stabber. ⌘ Read more
Two workers escape from Queensland factory fire
Lucky escape by two workers after fire at Queensland factory. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ Read more
Kimmich heads Bayern in front
Joshua Kimmich heads Bayern Munich in front against Arsenal in the Champions League. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ Read more
Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ Read more
Police post $500,000 reward to help solve Gold Coast cold case
Reward of $500,000 to help solve 1995 Gold Coast case of missing woman. ⌘ Read more
Tesla doubles down on Musk’s $87b pay package, dismissing court ruling
The electric carmaker will ask shareholders to vote again on massive compensation package for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk that was nixed by a Delaware court early this year. ⌘ Read more
First charges over Wakeley public order incident
A man has been charged by officers investigating a public order incident at Wakeley earlier this week. ⌘ Read more
Hugh Grant settles lawsuit against The Sun for ‘enormous sum’, Prince Harry may follow suit
Grant, alongside Prince Harry, was suing News Group Newspapers for alleged widespread unlawful information gathering, including landline tapping and burglary. ⌘ Read more
Second time lucky for Rodrygo
It's second time lucky for Rodrygo who scores Real Madrid's opening goal against Man City ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Thursday April 18
National weather forecast for Thursday April 18 ⌘ Read more
Middle East bracing for anticipated military retaliation by Israel against Iran
Iran marks National Army Day against the backdrop of escalating tensions with Israel. ⌘ Read more
Charges laid over wild riots in the wake of Sydney's church attack
Sydney police expect to make more arrests after first charges laid over church attack. ⌘ Read more
Prominent Italian restaurant to close at Crown Melbourne ahead of dining overhaul
The Italian jewel of Crown has reached the end of the road. But other flagship restaurants, including Rockpool, appear to be safe for now. ⌘ Read more
Two workers escape from Queensland factory fire
Lucky escape by two workers after fire at Queensland factory. ⌘ Read more
Republic House Speaker Johnson faces choice between losing his job and funding Ukraine
After agonising over how to proceed on the package for days, Johnson notified Republicans he would push to hold votes on three funding Ukraine, Israel and allies in the Indo-Pacific. ⌘ Read more
'Bollard Man' speaks about confrontation with Bondi Junction stabber
Frenchman Damien Guerot describes how he and a friend took on Bondi Junction stabber. ⌘ Read more
Star centre is doubly destructive at fullback. So what do Roosters do about Manu?**
James Tedesco isn’t moving from fullback, leaving Trent Robinson with a tactical conundrum his coaching rivals would love to have. ⌘ Read more
Batters or batsman? Aggers, it’s not a hill to die on
Jonathan Agnew is one of the greats, but he’s fighting a losing battle against the term “batter” in modern cricket at a time when authorities want to get more women and girls playing the game. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Speed limit on car-less Brisbane bridge raised; Coates, mayors, architect in Olympic grilling
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Why the Roosters are the NRL’s most perplexing team
At the start of the year, I thought they were top-four material. Right now, I wouldn’t be surprised if they stumble into the eight or miss the finals altogether. ⌘ Read more
The quiet country town twice thrust into the spotlight this month by death
The busiest Clunes typically gets is during its annual Booktown festival in March. Now tragedy has left it swarming with journalists. ⌘ Read more
From gin bars to $1 oysters: 10 Sydney bowling clubs that are on a roll right now
Dog-friendly greens, beer gardens, music festivals and multimillion-dollar ocean views are bringing new crowds to the bowlo. ⌘ Read more
Spare me the Goop: Judith Lucy and Kaz Cooke make sense of menopause
Gwyneth Paltrow is nowhere to be seen as the no-nonsense duo take aim at underwear magnets and other guff. ⌘ Read more
Before he died, Freud had a mysterious meeting. This film ‘reveals’ who it was with
Anthony Hopkins is at his sarcastic best in a story that imagines a battle of wills that took place shortly before Freud’s death. ⌘ Read more
Mystery gold buyer is betting on geopolitical and financial mayhem
A powerful force is stalking the world’s gold market. It is operating in the shadows. Is somebody preparing for an escalation of the shadow Third World War? ⌘ Read more
Mystery gold buyer is betting on geopolitical and financial mayhem
A powerful force is stalking the world’s gold market. It is operating in the shadows. Is somebody preparing for an escalation of the shadow Third World War? ⌘ Read more
Ten body language mistakes you need to avoid overseas
Smiling doesn’t always mean someone’s happy, using your left hand can be offensive and so can pointing your foot in the wrong direction. ⌘ Read more
Casino gave gamblers free cash – then reported them for fraud
When four machines malfunctioned on the gaming room floor at The Star casino and started spitting out free money, word travelled quickly. ⌘ Read more
What keeps homeowners in these Perth suburbs where no one wants to leave?**
The suburbs in Perth where homes very rarely go up for sale are scattered across the city from the coast to the hills. ⌘ Read more
Marina’s mentally ill son attacked her with a knife. It finally got him the help he needed
Almost 11 years ago, Marina Solar was leaving a chemist in Leichhardt when her son, who has schizophrenia, stabbed her in the back of the neck with a serrated kitchen knife. ⌘ Read more
‘She had dreadlocks and a ghostly white face’: Meeting a childhood bestie again
In the 1970s, their writer dads brought them together. Now they’ve forged a friendship their kids also share. ⌘ Read more
A smile from a Stokes as Seven cops another legal loss
Another day, another defamation dent for the troubled network, not that the family in control of Seven seem too worried. ⌘ Read more
Homes billed as seven-star comfort turn out to be ‘closer to a tent’**
A seven-star energy-efficient home built today might look like a high-quality home, but turn out to be as comfortable as a tent, a new report warns. ⌘ Read more
Greece’s main airport is cramped, overcrowded and devoid of any graces
Considering Athens airport processes 25 million passengers annually, it’s efficient enough. Just don’t linger if you don’t have to. ⌘ Read more
‘Still full of raw emotion’: Bondi Junction retail staff face traumatic return to work
Westfield Bondi Junction will reopen for business on Friday, as shocked shop workers still process the weekend’s horrific knife rampage. ⌘ Read more
The abandoned goat that now lives in five-star island luxury
Bonnie the Nihi Goat, as she’s known on Instagram, has become the accidental mascot of one of Indonesia’s most luxe resorts. ⌘ Read more
Want to live by the beach in WA for less than $1 million? You can – but there’s a catch
Ten West Australian suburbs have made the Property Credit’s national list of affordable seaside homes. ⌘ Read more
After months of carrying my possessions on my back, I emerged a new woman
A five-month trek across New Zealand wasn’t just an adventure, it was a chance to find myself again. ⌘ Read more
Seize the moment on media reform to follow Albanese’s vision for Australia: Nine boss
Nine Entertainment’s Mike Sneesby is urging the government to amend its communications bill “right now”. ⌘ Read more
Sydney rail workers push for annual pay rise of 8%**
The start of negotiations over a new pay deal comes less than 18 months after the end of an industrial dispute that crippled Sydney’s rail network. ⌘ Read more
What a LIV golfer taught the besieged Bulldogs about goalkicking
He’s billed as the best putter from inside 12 feet. This week the Western Bulldogs called him in for goalkicking advice. ⌘ Read more
Starvation is true horror. Sanctions against Israel are Australia’s only choice
To be morally consistent with previous actions and to uphold to amendments Wong herself pushed for, Australia must change its tune towards Israel. ⌘ Read more
Heavenly scent: Once a teen impulse, incense is now a luxury item
Candles, schmandles. If you want to make an impression in your home, burning incense is the most fashionable way forward. ⌘ Read more
Epic travel fail: First I forgot my luggage … then lost it a second time
Three hours into my journey I realise my bag is sitting outside a toilet cubicle, 300 kilometres away. ⌘ Read more
‘You’re not such a crazy conspiracy theorist any more’: Preppers go mainstream
In a world hyper-alert to impending catastrophe, the doomsday survivalist business is booming. ⌘ Read more
Star has weeks to prove progress on planned Qld fixes. But you can’t see them
The casino giant stares down licence suspensions in Queensland amid a second grilling in NSW, tied to tightly held reforms partially obtained by Brisbane Times. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, April 18, 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
Summer of intense weather pushed the power grid to the brink
Storms in Victoria and heatwaves in Queensland strained the power grid and drove wholesale prices higher as Australia faced its third-hottest summer on record. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, April 18
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Two wins for Bluey composer, while Brisbane’s best venue crowned
Brisbane’s song of the year, best live music venue and best festival have been named at this year’s Queensland Music Awards. ⌘ Read more
Better boost budget bottom line, Jim: IMF warns of Chinese downturn threat
The International Monetary Fund says countries heavily dependent on China – such as Australia – have to get their budgets in order sooner rather than later. ⌘ Read more
McGuire wants an end to the taunt
Eddie McGuire has called on the AFL to introduce rules to remove taunting from the game. ⌘ Read more
McGuire warns Finlayson after silly mistake
Eddie McGuire has warned Jeremy Finlayson to keep his mouth shut after making comments following his homophobic slur ban. ⌘ Read more
McKeown shatters 14-year Aussie record
Olympic gold medallist Kaylee McKeown broke the Australian record in the women's 200m individual medley, ripping a scorching time at the national swimming championships on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Calls to shut down misogynistic Facebook page
There are calls to shut down an offensive Facebook page being used by men to rate and humiliate women. ⌘ Read more
Couple assaulted after home invaders pretend to be cops
A couple in their 70s were assaulted after home invaders pretended to be police officers. ⌘ Read more
Lloyd's confusion over Tribunal act
Matthew Lloyd says the AFL need to remove the ability to use character references to get a player's suspension downgraded. ⌘ Read more
McKeown breaks 15-year-old Rice record as Winnington stuns Short
Backstroker Kaylee McKeown has set another benchmark in an ominous sign for her Olympic rivals on the path to Paris. ⌘ Read more
AFL round six teams and tips: Ugle-Hagan to miss for personal reason
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round six. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
Blues injury list grows ahead of hard month
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says despite their injuries, the club is embracing their tough run. ⌘ Read more
‘Nice to see some logic’: Speed limit rises on Brisbane bridge where joggers beat bikes
Police had fined cyclists $464 for speeding on this inner-city green bridge on World Car-Free Day. ⌘ Read more
Finlayson ‘offended’ by suspension, ‘rethinks’ comments
Port Adelaide’s Jeremy Finlayson says he “should have provided more context” for comments he made on his wife’s podcast when he said he was pissed off at having been banned for three matches for making a homophobic slur. ⌘ Read more
‘I’m lucky to be alive’: WA teenager who fell down cliff speaks out
Robert Reeves, 16, was hiking at Sixty Foot Falls with four of his friends when he fell 10 metres down a cliff face. ⌘ Read more
Finlayson ‘offended’ by suspension, ‘rethinks’ comments
Port Adelaide’s Jeremy Finlayson says he “should have provided more context” for comments he made on his wife’s podcast when he said he was pissed off at having been banned for three matches for making a homophobic slur. ⌘ Read more
Times of social discord call for leadership – and bipartisanship
Readers discuss the fraying of social cohesion across religion and politics following horrors at home and abroad. ⌘ Read more
Fogarty throws support behind Crows skipper
Adelaide Crows forward Darcy Fogarty has thrown his support behind skipper Jordan Dawson ⌘ Read more
Teenage terror accused dropped out of school, was increasingly ‘disobedient’**
The 16-year-old boy who stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at a western Sydney church had not attended school for more than six months, and his father had also seen signs of increasing “disobedience”. ⌘ Read more
‘Dangerous falsehoods’: Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws
Since the Bondi and western Sydney church stabbings, attention of politicians and analysts has turned to the role of social media in spreading false claims. ⌘ Read more
‘Light the way’: The SEC says it will be bold in getting more energy projects built
Victorian Labor’s big election promise has had a shaky start, but now says it will start investing in projects the market is still unsure about. ⌘ Read more
Asbestos contamination found in two more suburban Melbourne parks
The deadly material has now been discovered in at least 11 parks across Melbourne and more are being tested as 100 Environment Protection Authority officers track the source of contamination. ⌘ Read more
AFL round six teams and tips: Ugle-Hagan to miss for personal reason
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round six. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
I made mistakes at university, just not enough of them
The mistakes you make during uni will shape your life, in big and small ways. So don’t overthink it – just enjoy the ride. ⌘ Read more
Whistleblower professor accused of ‘serious misconduct’ sues Sydney Uni
A leading brain researcher is suing the University of Sydney after he was fired for “serious misconduct”. He says it was in retaliation for whistleblowing. ⌘ Read more
AFL round six teams and tips: Ugle-Hagan to miss for personal reason
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round six. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
Fathers life changed by new minimally invasive epilepsy treatment
A father's life has been changed after receiving revolutionary treatment for epilepsy, with other patients expected to receive the minimally invasive surgery. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Park an Olympic hurdle as Coates, mayors, architect grilled on Games
Australian Olympic supremo John Coates says if Brisbane were to build a new Victoria Park stadium, it should not be considered a Games-related cost. ⌘ Read more
Snowtown murder accomplice released on parole
One of the men convicted over the notorious Snowtown serial killings has been released on Parole. ⌘ Read more
Jeremy Finlayson responds after shocking podcast comments
Banned Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has responded to criticism of comments he made on a podcast about his suspension for making a homophobic slur. ⌘ Read more
SA mum’s warning after home construction runs two years late
Construction of a South Australian mum’s home is running almost two years behind schedule, and now the developer wants her to cough up an extra $140,000. ⌘ Read more
Olympic organisers grilled at Senate Inquiry
Former lord mayors, international Olympic officials and senior bureaucrats have been grilled at a Senate inquiry into the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
New data exposes dangerous condition of Bruce Highway
New data has exposed the dangerous state of the Bruce Highway, Queensland’s largest transport corridor. ⌘ Read more
Video shows high speed jetski collision in Gold Coast
Video shows two jetskis colliding at high speed on a Gold Coast river. ⌘ Read more
Substantial rainfall event looms for Queensland coast.
More wet weather is looming tonight with the possibility of a substantial rainfall event heading for the Queensland coast. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne mum Rachael Dixon remembered as ‘champion mum’**
Melbourne mum Rachael Dixon, who died after consuming a drink suspected of containing magic mushrooms, is being remembered as a ‘champion mum' with 'a heart of gold’. ⌘ Read more
Five teenagers arrested after violent crime spree and police chase
Five teenagers have been arrested after an alleged violent crime spree in Melbourne that ended after a high speed police chase. ⌘ Read more
Seven jurors seated in Trump criminal trial
Donald Trump's first criminal trial has suddenly accelerated with seven jurors now seated. ⌘ Read more
Grandfather who was allegedly coward punched feared for his life
A grandfather who was allegedly coward punched by a stranger at a Berwick caravan park says he feared he was going to die. ⌘ Read more
Priest discharged as police make first arrest following terror attack and riots in Sydney
Father Isaac Royel has been released from hospital after he was stabbed in an alleged terror attack on Monday, as police make their first arrest of an alleged rioter gathered after the stabbing. ⌘ Read more
Lion’s lifeline: AFL to review character references after Cameron escapes ban
In a rare decision, Charlie Cameron’s clean record over more than 200 games paid dividends after the Brisbane livewire escaped with a fine at the tribunal for his sling tackle on Jake Lever. ⌘ Read more
High Court challenge could result in 200 immigration detainees being released
The federal government is in a fresh fight over immigration detention with a pivotal High Court challenge heard today. ⌘ Read more
Three more teenagers charged over alleged stabbing death
Three more teenagers have been charged with murder over an alleged stabbing attack that killed a teenage boy and seriously injured his brother outside a school in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Influencers are shining a light on public housing. But are they doing good or just gawking?**
“This floor is the one with all the f---ing murderers,” one creator says, laughing. ⌘ Read more
As it happened:Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ Read more
The Star dumps documents while former executives trash business
The Star Entertainment Group released a swath of documents beyond deadline and after the former chief financial officer had alleged the business had tried to cook the books. ⌘ Read more