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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police clash at US campuses
Violence erupts at US university campuses as police and pro-Palestinian protesters clash. ⌘ Read more
Candlelight vigil held in Melbourne for victims of domestic violence
Hundreds of people have gathered in Melbourne to honour domestic violence victims. ⌘ Read more
Pubs and clubs in NSW caught up in major data breach
More than one million people who visited NSW pubs and clubs at risk of having personal details exposed. ⌘ Read more
Red flag: Fed chief says path to interest rate cuts remains uncertain
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it was likely to take longer than previously expected for Fed officials to gain the “greater confidence” needed for them to kick off interest rate cuts. ⌘ Read more
The expert opinion is in: NRL must take on the kick-off concussion issue
One of the world’s foremost sports concussion experts has identified long kick-offs as a source of brain damage – and has called for change. ⌘ Read more
How Pies legend could land at Kangaroos
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury could land at North Melbourne in a playing or coaching role, if the Pies don't choose to extend his contract. ⌘ Read more
Two dead, one critical in Brisbane tunnel crash
A man and a woman are dead and another person is fighting for her life after the accident, which closed the tunnel for hours. ⌘ Read more
Florida’s ‘extreme’ abortion ban takes effect, doctors fear for women
Health care workers are prevented from performing an abortion on a nonviable pregnancy that they know may become deadly -- until it actually becomes deadly. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to jump as Wall Street rallies after Fed says rate hikes are unlikely
US stocks are rallying after the head of the Federal Reserve said its next move on interest rates is unlikely to be a hike, even as inflation has remained stubbornly higher than hoped this year. ⌘ Read more
‘Lack of progress’: Fed leaves rates on hold, says cuts may be further away than expected
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it was likely to take longer than previously expected for Fed officials to gain the “greater confidence” needed for them to kick off interest rate cuts. ⌘ Read more
‘Cash grab’: Elite Sydney institution accused of dudding new members
It can take up to 13 years to become a member of the Sydney Cricket Ground – and it now comes with a sting in the tail. ⌘ Read more
One of the best airports in the world, I wish I was stuck here longer
If you’re flying out of Incheon International be sure to arrive at least three hours before your flight to enjoy the facilities and entertainment. ⌘ Read more
Lou’s Place saves women every day – without a cent from Macquarie Street
Successive NSW governments have underfunded services for domestic violence victims. It now falls to Chris Minns to step up. ⌘ Read more
‘My relationship with Kate Hudson was over before our son was two’: Chris Robinson
The lead singer of the Black Crowes discusses how heartbreak has been a constant in his life. ⌘ Read more
When Joey lost a leg, others wrapped him in cotton wool. Not Adam
Plasterer Joey Fry’s bout of depression in 2019 led to a life-changing event. His mate, plastering business owner Adam Sorrenson, has helped him heal. ⌘ Read more
‘Part of who we are’: Why Sydney Uni vice chancellor allows protest camp to stay
Vice chancellor Mark Scott says a few pro-Palestinian student activists were under investigation for inappropriate behaviour but their protest campsite will remain on campus. ⌘ Read more
Calling all Janiacs: Austen’s love of music has inspired a modern concert
Melburnians brought out their boas for Harry Styles then sequins for Taylor Swift. For a Jane Austen musical tribute, the dress code is: favourite character. ⌘ Read more
WA’s parched forest canopy is turning brown as large areas die
From Shark Bay to Albany, WA’s famed national parks are experiencing mass plant deaths after the stress of the state’s unusually long, hot and dry summer. ⌘ Read more
Sports minister raised World Cup final in phone call to rugby boss
Rugby officials have been warned the Victorian government expects an elite rugby union team to play in the state, with the future of the Melbourne Rebels to be decided on Friday as ministers weigh up a bid to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup final. ⌘ Read more
Tackling domestic violence is welcome but women have heard it before
While steps taken by the national cabinet on violence against women are welcome, much more needs to be done. ⌘ Read more
The narratives cloaking ‘weak’ Albanese and ‘nasty’ Dutton are setting like cement
Sensible women and men have had more than enough. They also have plenty of alternatives come the next election if they still feel that the current crop of national leaders is failing them. ⌘ Read more
‘I’m still in the pit’: How Docherty is still searching for meaning
At a time when Sam Docherty should be enjoying the good times at Carlton, the lifelong Blues supporter and inspirational former captain is coming to grips with a third season wiped out by a knee injury. ⌘ Read more
Young voters aren’t disengaged by choice, we’re missing in parliament
There are more than three million Australians in their 20s, yet no one in the House of Representatives is under 30. The party that can fix this stands to win a large tract of voters. ⌘ Read more
How much it costs to buy a home in the suburbs where buyers pay cash
In the rarefied air of some of the most well-heeled neighbourhoods, it’s routine for buyers to spend millions without a mortgage. ⌘ Read more
‘Like a dog in a cage’: Desperate lives of kids in emergency care revealed
Children as young as 12 reported allegations of sexual assault, drug use and abandonment in motel rooms without close supervision. ⌘ Read more
The WA parents joining Catholic churches to get children into ‘ideal’ schools
A WA expert says there is considerable weight to the ‘urban myth’ families join a Catholic church or have their children baptised primarily due to school choice. ⌘ Read more
Beware this trap with your passport next time your travel
I had the opportunity for a trip to South-East Asia at short notice. But when I checked the entry requirements, I realised I had a problem. ⌘ Read more
This is exactly how long you should be sleeping, standing and moving each day
A new Australian study has worked out precisely how we should be spending each day for optimum health. ⌘ Read more
Course for councillors in spotting conspiracies in the misinformation age
Councillors and candidates can get training on dealing with conspiracy groups who bombard them with theories about 5G towers and 15-minute cities in the lead-up to October’s local government elections. ⌘ Read more
From Donald Trump to MONA’s David Walsh: Our soaring anxiety about status
Widening inequality, shifting fortunes and social media neediness are lifting our anxiety about status to new heights. ⌘ Read more
$50b clawed back from waste and rorts not enough to solve ‘truly wicked problem’**
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher’s spending audit has found $50 billion in savings and redirected spending over the last two budgets. Economists say more needs to be done. ⌘ Read more
Westfield removes floral tributes as Bondi retailers hope for business as usual
Tenants at Westfield Bondi Junction are preparing for the next phase of recovery, as messages of condolence left after the shocking attack two weeks ago are collected for victims’ families. ⌘ Read more
Roger Cook faces defamation threat from teen climate protesters
A concerns notice – the first step in a defamation action – regarding Cook’s comments was sent to his office on Wednesday morning. ⌘ Read more
Top Japanese chef Chase Kojima returns with surprising new food concept
Japanese-influenced Tokyo Samba will open in the heart of Bankstown with a halal menu, alcohol-free drinks and a Brazilian twist. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, May 2
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 2, 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
Best of cartoons, May 2, 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
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 Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 2, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Essendon coach Brad Scott voices his support for Tarryn Thomas
Brad Scott said, in his view, his former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas is “a good person”, despite having made “some terrible mistakes”. ⌘ Read more
Bartel expresses discomfort in Thomas move
Jimmy Bartel says he feels apprehensive with the prospect of former Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas re-entering the AFL next year. ⌘ Read more
‘No one held accountable’: Anguish for families as hotel quarantine case collapses
No one will be held criminally responsible for a COVID-19 outbreak from hotel quarantine that led to the death of 768 people and one of the world’s longest lockdowns, after a case against the Victorian Department of Health collapsed. ⌘ Read more
To market, to market, to cook food from a supermarket and bid judge Jamie farewell
It’s a team challenge at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market, and guest judge Jamie Oliver’s last show. ⌘ Read more
Playing the long game with long division
When change couldn’t come soon enough. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of turtles found dead in Perth lake
Almost a hundred turtles have been found dead at a lake in Perth’s south in a devastating hit to the species' local population. ⌘ Read more
Nathan Cleary out of clash with Souths as Panthers play it safe
Penrith have taken a cautious approach with their superstar halfback, who felt some tightness after returning from a hamstring injury in the previous round. ⌘ Read more
Perth driver held up with fake gun in botched carjacking
A Perth father-of-two has had a fake gun pointed at him during terrifying in a botched carjacking. ⌘ Read more
Why Australian rugby must invest in Reds youth, or risk further turmoil
There is a cohort of Queensland prospects who have announced themselves as future Wallabies. Reds coach and former rugby league star Les Kiss needs to keep them. ⌘ Read more
Port Adelaide star opens up about major injury
Sidelined Power star Sam Powell-Pepper has opened up to 9News about the emotional toll of his first major injury. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide Oval turf tech used in New York
The turf technology that keeps Adelaide Oval looking pitch-perfect is being rolled out in New York for the T20 World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide Oval turf tech used in New York
The turf technology that keeps Adelaide Oval looking pitch-perfect is being rolled out in New York for the T20 World Cup. ⌘ Read more
A few bad apples? Men offer solutions to domestic violence scourge
Readers write that male violence against women has to stop, and they say boys need role models at home and school to guide them. ⌘ Read more
Calls for Pinkenba to be used for crisis housing show how far some are from the real issue
The perception that any bed is better than none is not reflective of conversations with service providers and those working closely with vulnerable communities. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM announces $925m investment to support people leaving violence; Qantas app data breach investigated
A plan to track domestic violence offenders will be considered by federal and state leaders at a national cabinet meeting that will also canvass stricter bail laws, and the United Nations aid chif has w ... ⌘ Read more
Former Manly prop Perrett set to take legal action over training incident
A week after Jackson Topine launched a $4 million lawsuit against Canterbury, another NRL club is bracing for a legal challenge due to a training incident. ⌘ Read more
Inside the growing protest tent cities of Melbourne and Monash universities
Camps set up in Melbourne to support Palestine and condemn the war in Gaza have been peaceful so far, but there is tension with pro-Israel students. ⌘ Read more
Huge offshore wind turbines to power AGL’s shift from coal
AGL wants to build huge turbines off Victoria’s coast that could bring vast amounts of wind power to customers and help replace its coal-fired power plants. ⌘ Read more
A shambolic end to a deplorable episode that cost more than 700 lives
Victoria’s workplace health and safety regulator and Office of Public Prosecutions have some explaining to do. ⌘ Read more
25 things to do over the Labour Day long weekend in Brisbane
From shows and movies to the Comedy Festival and markets, plenty is going on for the three-day break. ⌘ Read more
AFL round eight teams: Port hard hit by injury
Our experts have entered their tips for the nine games of round eight. See which way they’re predicting each match will go as the season kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
Family court chief justice calls for national database of intervention orders
One of Australia’s most senior legal officers says a database of intervention orders would help courts understand the risk women face from family violence ⌘ Read more
Adelaide Oval turf tech used in New York
The turf technology that keeps Adelaide Oval looking pitch-perfect is being rolled out in New York for the T20 World Cup. ⌘ Read more
‘There are a number of tens’: But Schmidt’s keen for Gordon to stay in rugby
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has responded to news Carter Gordon is interested in a move to rugby league. ⌘ Read more
Bennett, Cheika throw hats into Rabbitohs coaching ring
Wayne Bennett and Michael Cheika have both shown interest in coaching South Sydney, starting from the completion of this season. ⌘ Read more
Smith facing uncertain future after T20 snub
Australian selector George Bailey has explained why Steve Smith missed out on selection for the World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Former Brisbane chef charged with 18 counts of sexual assault, stalking
Mitchell James Efeimoff, 34, worked at venues across Brisbane for more than 15 years and also held a real estate licence. His alleged victims went to police. ⌘ Read more
Talks ramp up for Bennett's return to Redfern
Wayne Bennett is closing on a return to the Rabbitohs after Jason Demetriou was sacked. ⌘ Read more
Labor’s latest retreat on youth justice is a sign of a broader problem
For the second time, the government has folded under pressure on crime and an inability to sell its message. This is more than a political problem. ⌘ Read more
Victim groups feel betrayed by youth crime law change
Victims groups say they feel betrayed after it was revealed a key change to Queensland youth crime laws won’t change how the law is applied. ⌘ Read more
SA passes new domestic violence laws
South Australia has passed new laws to crack down on repeat domestic violence offenders. ⌘ Read more
SA to put controls on Snowtown killing accomplice
The South Australian government is racing to put controls on the Snowtown serial killing accomplice, who is due to be released in less than three weeks. ⌘ Read more
Woman drink driving twice in same day faces court
A Gold Coast woman who was caught driving intoxicated twice in the same day has explained her behaviour in court. ⌘ Read more
Brawl breaks out between union and non-union members
An ugly brawl has broken out outside a Brisbane Cross River Rail worksite with CFMEU members clashing with non-union aligned workers. ⌘ Read more
It’s one of the most notorious roads in Melbourne. Fixing it is ‘matter of life and death’, residents say
A report recommended an immediate review of how fast drivers are allowed to go and for measures to push drivers to stay on main roads rather than doing “suburban rat runs”. ⌘ Read more
Brawl breaks out between union and non-union members
An ugly brawl has broken out outside a Brisbane Cross River Rail worksite with CFMEU members clashing with non-union aligned workers. ⌘ Read more
Supporters of Palestine, Israel in violent clashes at UCLA as university protests spread
Unrest at UCLA comes a day after police in riot gear stormed New York’s Columbia University, which has become the centre of America’s student uprising over the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Refunds up in the air as Bonza leaves passengers grounded
Administrators Hall Chadwick confirmed late on Wednesday that the airline was not currently positioned to issue refunds after it entered administration on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Trump threatened with jail after judge finds him in contempt of gag order
The judge in Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial has fired a warning shot, finding him in contempt of a gag order and threatening the former president with jail time. ⌘ Read more
How to turn a bike ride into a serious workout, even if you’re new to cycling
With the right gear and training approach, cycling can be a fun and relatively easy way to increase your fitness. ⌘ Read more
I’m trying to evolve my relationship with my smartphone to ‘friends with benefits’**
A video of the New Year’s Eve countdown at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris shows a sea of phones. When midnight hits, no one hugs or kisses. ⌘ Read more
Teenager killed in horrific sword attack
A 14-year-old boy has been killed on his way to school in London after being allegedly attacked by a stranger with a sword. ⌘ Read more
AFL to observe a moment’s silence to honour the victims of violence against women
All AFL players, coaches and umpires will observe a moment’s silence in a statement honouring the victims of violence against women in this weekend’s round of AFL games. ⌘ Read more
Researchers one step closer to ground-breaking insulin pill
A team of international researchers is one step closer to an oral insulin pill to help treat more than 1.3 million Australians with diabetes. ⌘ Read more
Council at war with ratepayers over bin collection
A Melbourne council is at war with ratepayers over the introduction of fortnightly rubbish bin collection. ⌘ Read more
Grandmother confronts minister after detainee allegedly attacked her
The grandmother allegedly bashed in her own home by a released immigration detainee has spoken to the immigration minister over the chain of events that led to her assault. ⌘ Read more
Qantas apologises after glitch causes mass privacy breach
Qantas says it has resolved an issue that allowed users the ability to see other passengers' details, including boarding passes, on their phones. ⌘ Read more
'It's not love': Campaign launched to educate public on signs of abuse
An advertising campaign aimed at raising awareness around coercive control has been launched by the NSW government. ⌘ Read more
Collingwood great’s memorabilia goes up for auction
Nathan Buckley’s memorabilia has gone up for auction amid a bitter divorce battle. ⌘ Read more
Albanese’s $925m escape money pledge just ‘one piece of the puzzle’**
Speaking after a snap national cabinet meeting, the prime minister said state and territory leaders would meet again to discuss plans to strengthen their justice systems. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round eight teams selection and expert tips
Our experts have entered their tips for the nine games of round eight. See which way they’re predicting each match will go as the season kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
Health warnings as pneumonia levels in kids rise
Doctors are warning of a surge in pneumonia cases among children. ⌘ Read more
Albanese unveils $925m domestic violence fund
The federal government will commit $925 million over five years to establish a fund that will help people flee abusive relationship. ⌘ Read more
Two charged with drug offences after teenager found dead in unit
Two men will face court on drug and theft offences after the body of a young woman was found inside a North Bondi unit yesterday morning. ⌘ Read more
Drive by shooting, car fire in western Sydney
Police are investigating after shots were fired at a home in Merrylands, followed by a car fire in nearby Bass Hill, in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Lehrmann’s lawyers front court over costs for defamation trial
Lehrmann’s lawyers are back in court as a judge decides who will be liable for the legal fees of his defamation suit against Network 10. ⌘ Read more
Two separate businesses destroyed by fire in Melbourne
Police are investigating after two separate businesses were destroyed by fire in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more