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When you’re feeling depressed, taking a shower can feel impossible
For many people with depression, showering can feel like an especially difficult challenge. But there are ways to make it easier, experts say. ⌘ Read more
Why I will continue to argue for concussion victims – past and future
The column written by my colleague last week shocked me, but this issue is far bigger than a difference of opinion. ⌘ Read more
Lowanna Grant stayed living with mum Karla into her 30s. Here’s why
The journalists work together, watch TV together – and there are the tattoos... ⌘ Read more
‘Great power on the cheap’: China free rides on US diplomacy in the Middle East
China is playing a calculated strategic game in the Middle East, positioning itself as a peace-brokering alternative to the US while having no real skin in the game, experts say. ⌘ Read more
Can WA’s drought-ravaged forests survive this year’s prescribed burns program?**
In coming weeks, the DBCA will start torching 200,000 hectares of the state to boost our defences in the face of increasing bushfires. But is it causing irreparable damage to our ecosystems? ⌘ Read more
Ten surprising airlines you can use your Qantas points with
You don’t have to use your points flying with Qantas. Sometimes the better deal comes from hopping aboard a partner airline. ⌘ Read more
Eurostar’s version of premium economy is almost as good as business
Standard Premier offers the same seat and most of the trappings of Business Premier at a lower price. ⌘ Read more
Australian renters would be nearly $4b better off under a rent freeze
Tenants would have saved as much as $3000 over the 12 months to March, and proponents of a rent freeze say the cash would be life-changing. ⌘ Read more
The demolition of Walker Street housing estate in 2020
Too Much World. Credit: Emmett Aldred ⌘ Read more
12 highly giftable cookbooks for every type of cook
From Seoul to Istanbul, Italy to the Philippines, these are the best kitchen tomes. ⌘ Read more
COVID’s over, but used-car dealers still have Perth by the wheel nuts
During the pandemic new car supply dried up, borders slammed shut, driving in WA was our only holiday choice and dealers knew it. So how are things looking now? ⌘ Read more
The Heineken beer family owns a historic hotel. It can never be sold
The billionaire brewers filled the hotel, built in 1896 on the site of Amsterdam’s first inn, with their priceless Dutch art collection. ⌘ Read more
Can a marriage work without sex?**
Yes, say counsellors and a surprising number of happy couples. ⌘ Read more
This is one of the saddest parts of travel
This year I picked up a new passport, after spending 10 years – and many adventures – in the company of my old one. ⌘ Read more
‘They refused to attend’: Perth paramedic slams police response to service station death
But police deny they were called ‘multiple times’ to attend a Dawesville scene where an alleged altercation between two men resulted in a death. ⌘ Read more
Study every death, tackle alcohol: DV commissioner’s urgent advice
As new analysis shows federal spending on family, domestic and sexual violence has soared from $2 million to $644 million over the last 10 years, experts are asking for better evidence and more action. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, May 9
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 9, 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
The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 9, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Households bank on tax cuts and anti-inflation budget plans
Tax cuts, worth on average $1888, and a further round of cost-of-living measures will be at the heart of Jim Chalmers’ third budget. ⌘ Read more
Retired Perth teacher’s side hustle
A retired school teacher is revealing his secret to retirement success and how he earns hundreds of dollars each week. ⌘ Read more
Falling for the Chalmers offensive
Hot boy in the house (of representatives). ⌘ Read more
‘Strong sense of community’: The suburbs people never want to leave
Local pride and loyalty are the main reasons people are reluctant to leave some Greater Brisbane suburbs, and why it is harder for others to find real estate. ⌘ Read more
Good Lourdes! A contestant performs a flipping miracle in the barbecued dessert challenge
And that miracle was to make a banana pancake cooked on a hydrogen barbecue moderately palatable. ⌘ Read more
AFL clubs warned over potential Thomas pursuit
North Melbourne CEO Jen Watt sent an email to rival AFL clubs regarding exiled star Tarryn Thomas. ⌘ Read more
‘Stop shifting blame’: Australia, China trade barbs over helicopter incident
The dispute came as Penny Wong announced $110 million in new funding for Tuvalu and confirmed Australia and the tiny island nation would push ahead with a climate resettlement and security treaty inked last year. ⌘ Read more
Cost of living relief promised in WA state budget
Cost of living relief is promised in Western Australia’s state budget, which is believed to include electricity credits. ⌘ Read more
Widow of murdered bikie boss sues WA government
The widow of murdered Rebels boss Nick Martin is suing the Western Australian government and the sniper who shot him dead. ⌘ Read more
Teen stabber had access to prayer rooms despite parent concerns
The radicalised teenager who was shot dead after stabbing a man in a Perth Bunnings on Saturday had been given access to his school's prayer rooms without direct supervision. ⌘ Read more
Titans star hopeful of Fifita backflip
Kieran Foran is holding out hope of David Fifita remaining on the Gold Coast next year. ⌘ Read more
I’m a state school principal, and most of our parents don’t need $400**
Readers react to the Victorian state budget with wildly different views, but all agree its $400 school bonus to parents, whatever their income, is unfair. ⌘ Read more
Crichton ready for Penrith showdown
Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton will meet a host of his former teammates in round 10. ⌘ Read more
‘A crime against cancer knowledge’: World-class Victorian research cops major budget blow
As cancer rates soar across Victoria, the state government has axed 75 per cent of the funding to the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance. ⌘ Read more
From man of the match to NSW outcast – but Origin is last thing on Cody Walker’s mind
In the last Origin match, the Souths star was the best player on the field. But on the cusp of a milestone game, he knows his chances of suiting up this year are long. ⌘ Read more
University orders removal of ‘Zionist not welcome’ signs as protests escalate
As scuffles broke out at a pro-Palestine encampment at an Australian university, the institution confirmed it was acting after days of pressure on vice-chancellors. ⌘ Read more
Rambo-style hunting knives for sale at Westfield shopping centre
Long-bladed knives, swords, axes and other weapons are being sold at a kiosk in Westfield Hornsby just weeks after the shocking knife attack in which six people were killed at Westfield Bondi Junction. ⌘ Read more
New rule could force superstars like Taylor Swift to promote Aussie musicians
The Australian music industry has united in a campaign to help boost the struggling live scene. ⌘ Read more
US man linked to Qld police shootings offered plea deal
US prosecutors have offered Donald Day Jr an undisclosed plea deal over his alleged links with the family who gunned down two Australian police officers in Wieambilla. ⌘ Read more
Port expects Dixon to make Geelong trip
Port Adelaide expects forward Charlie Dixon to make the trip to Geelong, despite limping from training last night with an ankle concern. ⌘ Read more
Urgent ceasefire talks in Cairo as Israel continues unrelenting attack on Rafah
Urgent ceasefire talks are being held in Cairo but Hamas have warned there will be no negotiations if Israel's operation in Rafah continues. ⌘ Read more
Ditching car parks for bike lanes could help struggling high street shops
Replacing on-street parking with bike lanes could make Brisbane more liveable without hurting small businesses, research at a popular shopping strip has found. ⌘ Read more
Teens allegedly steal scooter with tracking device
Two accused teen thieves allegedly stole a scooter equipped with a hidden tracking device, allowing police and the victim to track their every move. ⌘ Read more
Push to make SA the artificial intelligence state
Artificial intelligence is growing rapidly and now there's a push to make South Australia the artificial intelligence state. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide man seriously injured after power pole crash
An Adelaide man is in hospital with serious injuries after his ute smashed into a power pole and knocked out electricity to hundreds of properties. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, April 13, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. ⌘ Read more
Historical Melbourne uniquely moved for car park
A 110-year-old building has been uprooted and spun around as part of a major operation to preserve it. ⌘ Read more
Australian creative Ignatius Jones dies after short illness
Australian musician and artistic director Ignatius Jones has died in the Philippines after a short illness. ⌘ Read more
Martin linked to a move as Blues chase Swans gun Hayward
Carlton are the front-runners to secure Sydney free agent Will Hayward as clubs circle out-of-contract Blues forward Jack Martin amid a salary-cap juggle at Ikon Park. ⌘ Read more
Neighbours rush to save man fleeing burning Queensland home
Brave neighbours have rushed to save the life of a man who had just fled his burning home in Logan. ⌘ Read more
Queenslanders can cash out power rebate
Queenslanders can cash out their $1000 pre-budget power rebate to spend on whatever they choose but there is a catch. ⌘ Read more
Queenslanders warned of COVID-19 and flu surge
Queenslanders are being warned COVID-19 and flu cases are rising. ⌘ Read more
Alleged tobacco war ringleader on bail
An alleged ringleader of Melbourne's tobacco war has been freed on bail for the second time. ⌘ Read more
Roos unable to ‘meaningfully change’ Tarryn Thomas’ behaviour: CEO’s email to rival clubs
The midfielder completed four different behavioural programs before being sacked by North Melbourne once the league’s ban was announced. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne airport and government feud escalates
The Allan government has escalated its war of words with Melbourne Airport a day after announcing the long-awaited rail line will be delayed four more years. ⌘ Read more
Concerns over Victorian government's $400 payment for school children
There are calls for the newly announced one-off $400 state school credit to be means tested. ⌘ Read more
Grandma allegedly fought off sexual predator in stairwell
An elderly grandmother has bravely fought off a man who allegedly sexually assaulted her in a Melbourne apartment complex. ⌘ Read more
Man versus bear: Men need to stop being angry at the question and listen to the answer
The reasons women are “choosing the bear” aren’t supposed to be literal – they’re supposed to highlight the reality of our experiences. ⌘ Read more
Woman stabbed in the neck outside Sydney gym, former partner a suspect
A 39-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed multiple times while in the car park of an Alexandria gym by a man with whom police say she was previously in a relationship. ⌘ Read more
NSW names no body no parole laws "Lyn's Law”**
Law, named after Lyn Dawson who was murdered nearly 40 years ago, but was never found. ⌘ Read more
Students claims sex assault while on camp
A former Yarra Valley Grammar student has revealed she was sexually assaulted by a teenage boy while on school camp. ⌘ Read more
Urgent ceasefire talks in Cairo as Israel continues unrelating attack on Rafah
Urgent ceasefire talks are being held in Cairo but Hamas have warned there will be no negotiations if Israel's operation in Rafah continues. ⌘ Read more
Parents of Australian brothers killed in Mexico speak for the first time
The parents of Jake and Callum Robinson share their heartache for the first time. ⌘ Read more
'An angel': Bondi stabbing victim reunites with man who saved her
A woman who was among those stabbed at Bondi Junction Westfield on April 13 has reunited with the man who saved her life. ⌘ Read more
Driver Hunter Valley bus crash pleads guilty after plea deal
The driver of the bus that crashed in the Hunter Valley last year killing 10 people has pleaded guilty to charges, but the most serious counts of manslaughter have been dropped as part of a plea deal. ⌘ Read more
Alleged stabbing outside a Sydney gym
Police are investigating after an alleged stabbing outside of a gym in Sydney's inner city. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after alleged armed robbery at Sydney pub
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing thousands in cash from a Sydney pub ⌘ Read more
China blames Australia for military aircraft interception
China's foreign ministry says Australia is to blame for an ‘unsafe’ interception involving two military aircraft off the Korean peninsula. ⌘ Read more
‘Thank you for living’: Bondi survivor meets her superhero
Liya Barko nearly died when she was stabbed at Westfield Bondi Junction, but she was saved by a tall, calm man in a green T-shirt. Now she’s finally met Wayne Tolver-Banks. ⌘ Read more
‘Bleakest budget’ for mental health didn’t fund promised new agency
Premier Jacinta Allan’s first budget failed to fund the establishment of an overdue organisation run by people with lived experience of ill-mental health. ⌘ Read more
Perth man stabbed by radicalised 16-year-old ‘coming to terms’ with what happened
The man stabbed by a teenager on Saturday night in Willetton by a teen boy who was later shot dead by police has spoken publicly about his ordeal. ⌘ Read more
Woman breaks down in court detailing alleged rape inside police station
The former sex crimes detective was investigating the then-teenager’s complaint when he allegedly put $70 on the police station desk and said she could leave if they had sex. ⌘ Read more
‘Cleaning cars’: How an alleged murder syndicate was blown open
Toufik Hamze, 64, and his son Salim, 18, were gunned down outside their Sydney home. This is how police tracked down the organised crime figures they say ordered the teen’s death. ⌘ Read more
Journalist had power to ‘utterly destroy’ surgeon, court told
Investigative reporter Charlotte Grieve defended the depth and fairness of her reporting in articles she wrote about orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis. ⌘ Read more
Slain bikie boss’ widow sues WA government, hitman after witnessing assassination
Amanda Martin and her daughter filed a lawsuit in the Perth District Court for “damages by way of mental harm suffered” from witnessing Nick Martin be shot by a sniper. ⌘ Read more
Gus warms up to the idea of a Roosters premiership: Six Tackles with Gus - Ep12
Gus has warmed up to the idea of a potential Roosters premiership this year, and that David Fifita will be a better fit with the Panthers. How have the Bulldogs pulled off such a spectacular turnaround? Will Dylan Edwards be making his Origin debut? AskGus is chock a block. Plus a preview of the upcoming Round 10. ⌘ Read more
Pride and Hutchings bound together for triple threat at Newcastle
Jockey Rory Hutchings and trainer Joseph Pride will combine with several chances on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Thursday’s Wyong meeting at Newcastle
All the information required to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Victim of radicalised schoolboy stabbing ‘coming to terms’ with attack; Slain bikie Nick Martin’s widow sues hitman; Colin Barnett’s surprising view on WA’s GST
Get across the day’s headlines in one place. Today, the state’s hottest topics include immigration detention laws and our housing supply – or lack thereof. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Aussie rock legend and Jimmy and the Boys frontman, Ignatius Jones, dies
Jones was lead singer of Jimmy and the Boys and went on to direct some of Sydney’s leading arts festivals. ⌘ Read more
Woman stabbed in the neck outside Sydney gym, former partner a suspect
A 39-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed multiple times while in the car park of an Alexandria gym by a man with whom police say she was previously in a relationship. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Children to be forced to show ID to use social media in Britain
Social media firms will be required to introduce robust checks, including the use of photo ID such as passports, to identify children using their sites and protect them from harm online. ⌘ Read more
Bunnies gain 'confidence' with Latrell return
Cody Walker believes the return of Latrell Mitchell will help the Rabbitohs in round 10. ⌘ Read more
‘A phone call you never want to get’: Why Pearson understands Southwell’s Origin pain
NSW halfback Rachael Pearson knows more than most how Jesse Southwell feels after missing out on the Origin opener. A year ago, she was in her shoes. ⌘ Read more
Woman stabbed in the neck outside Sydney gym
A 39-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times in the car park of an Alexandria gym by a man known to her. ⌘ Read more
Plot to assassinate Zelensky and top Ukrainian officials a ‘gift to Putin’**
Ukrainian authorities said that arrested two officers in the agency responsible for protecting senior government leaders and accused them of developing the assassination plot. ⌘ Read more
The three-minute budget: Everything you need to know
Find out what will affect you most in this year’s Victorian budget. ⌘ Read more
Western Sydney same-sex book ban is 'slippery slope', parent says
Same-sex parent Sean Szeps claims the proposed ban of same-sex parenting books in Western Sydney is a 'slippery slope'. ⌘ Read more
Multinationals clap back, blaming supermarkets for rising prices
Global companies like Nestle, Unilever, Coca-Cola and Mars face the possibility of a further inquiry into their role in rising grocery prices. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
UK laws will force age verification for social media users
Social media firms will be required to introduce robust checks, including the use of photo ID such as passports, to identify children using their sites and protect them from harm online. ⌘ Read more
My pleas for Amiss protection not a whinge, Longmuir insists
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the key forward’s safety is being compromised by ongoing rough treatment. ⌘ Read more
Pies’ depth tested ahead of Mother’s Day clash; Beveridge criticism ‘aggressive and personal’; Cousins responds to hall of fame snub
Mum’s the word as the Pies prepare for Mother’s Day at Marvel; Ben Cousins speaks out on the hall of fame; and the Western Bulldogs meet at St Kilda Sea Baths to thrash out their issues. ⌘ Read more
China blames Australia for military aircraft interception
China's foreign ministry says Australia is to blame for an ‘unsafe’ interception involving two military aircraft off the Korean peninsula. ⌘ Read more
Parents of Australian brothers killed in Mexico speak for the first time
The parents of Jake and Callum Robinson share their heartache for the first time. ⌘ Read more