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Police investigate rape complaint against Queensland NRL star
Police are investigating a complaint of rape made against a Queensland NRL star. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister of Slovakia fighting for his life after assassination attempt
Shooting leaves Prime Minister of Slovakia in life-threatening condition. ⌘ Read more
Slovak PM undergoes hours of surgery after assassination attempt
The central European country has been rocked by after Robert Fico was shot five times in the stomach, arm and leg. A suspect has been detained. ⌘ Read more
Michael Connelly on quitting work, his new book and how to create the perfect villain
The former LA Times crime writer turned bestselling author has written 38 novels, some of which are now movies and TV series. He’s in Australia this month. ⌘ Read more
George Miller’s latest Mad Max instalment sends crowds wild at Cannes
During the six-minute standing ovation, star Anya Taylor-Joy directed cameras to Miller, standing next to her. Hemsworth slapped his shoulder. All three were wreathed in relieved smiles. ⌘ Read more
Tenant issues plea to landlord Anthony Albanese after receiving eviction notice
A tenant living in one of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's investment properties has urged his landlord to reconsider after receiving an eviction notice. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Gosford on Thursday
Everything you need to find a winner in the nine-race program. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Made in Australia policy at risk over $13.7b tax credit stoush; Slovak PM in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt
Labor will be forced into talks with the Greens over new curbs on coal and gas in a bid to salvage the $13.7 billion tax credits in its “made in Australia” budget plan and ... ⌘ Read more
Thaiday 'not sure' why Fifita backflipped
Queensland great Sam Thaiday admits he doesn't know why David Fifita snubbed the Roosters to remain at the Titans. ⌘ Read more
Former prime minister Scott Morrison meets ex US president Donald Trump
Donald Trump signals his backing for AUKUS defence deal in meeting with former prime minister Scott Morrison. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister of Slovakia fighting for his life after assassination attempt
Shooting leaves Prime Minister of Slovakia in life-threatening condition. ⌘ Read more
Boat strike causes oil spill, partial collapse of bridge in Texas
A barge has slammed into a bridge pillar in Texas, spilling oil into surrounding waters. ⌘ Read more
France plans to impose state of emergency in New Caledonia amid deadly riots
France is planning to impose a state of emergency for at least 12 days, banning social media app TikTok following deadly riots in the nation. ⌘ Read more
Collins tells cameraman to ‘back up’**
The American was in a fiery mood during her match against Victoria Azarenka at the Italian Open. ⌘ Read more
Actress and model Georgia Meacham talks about hiding her deafness
British actress and model Georgia Meacham has opened up about hiding her deafness for the past 10 years on ITV's Good Morning Britain. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to rise as Wall Street hits record on inflation relief; $A jumps
US stocks are heading toward records with hopes that inflation is finally heading back in the right direction after its discouraging start to the year. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Made in Australia policy at risk over $13.7b tax credit stoush; Slovak PM in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt
Labor will be forced into talks with the Greens over new curbs on coal and gas in a bid to salvage the $13.7 billion tax credits in its “made in Australia” budget plan and ... ⌘ Read more
Police investigate rape complaint against Queensland NRL star
Police are investigating a complaint of rape made against a Queensland NRL star. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister of Slovakia fighting for his life after assassination attempt
Shooting leaves Prime Minister of Slovakia in life-threatening condition. ⌘ Read more
Sydney council votes to overturn controversial same-sex parenting book ban
Same-sex parenting book ban reversed by Sydney council overnight during fiery meeting. ⌘ Read more
China hits out over planned visit by Australian MPs to Taiwan
China is angry over the upcoming visit by Australian parliamentarians to the island of Taiwan. ⌘ Read more
Political football: FIFA to vote on push to expel Israel
A push to expel Israel from international football has opened a new schism in Australia, which plans to abstain from the vote despite the urging of former Socceroo Craig Foster. ⌘ Read more
Australia to host 2026 Asia Cup
Australia has been announced as the host nation for the 2026 AFC women's Asia Cup. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Made in Australia policy at risk over $13.7b tax credit stoush; Slovak PM in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt
Labor will be forced into talks with the Greens over new curbs on coal and gas in a bid to salvage the $13.7 billion tax credits in its “made in Australia” budget plan and ... ⌘ Read more
Matildas to chase Asian Cup glory on home soil in 2026
Australia was the only AFC member nation to submit a bid to host the tournament with matches to be played in NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Major drama as wrong winner announced
Nina Hughes thought she had retained her world title until a cruel twist of fate handed Cherneka Johnson the win. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Made in Australia policy at risk over $13.7b tax credit stoush; Slovak PM in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt
Labor will be forced into talks with the Greens over new curbs on coal and gas in a bid to salvage the $13.7 billion tax credits in its “made in Australia” budget plan and ... ⌘ Read more
Former prime minister Scott Morrison meets ex US president Donald Trump
Donald Trump signals his backing for AUKUS defence deal in meeting with former prime minister Scott Morrison. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister of Slovakia fighting for his life after assassination attempt
Shooting leaves Prime Minister of Slovakia in life-threatening condition. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate rape complaint against Queensland NRL star
Police are investigating a complaint of rape made against a Queensland NRL star. ⌘ Read more
France plans to impose state of emergency in New Caledonia amid deadly riots
France is planning to impose a state of emergency for at least 12 days, banning social media app TikTok following deadly riots in the nation. ⌘ Read more
Boat strike causes oil spill, partial collapse of bridge in Texas
A barge has slammed into a bridge pillar in Texas, spilling oil into surrounding waters. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister of Slovakia fighting for his life after assassination attempt
Shooting leaves Prime Minister of Slovakia in life-threatening condition. ⌘ Read more
Sydney council votes to overturn controversial same-sex parenting book ban
Same-sex parenting book ban reversed by Sydney council overnight during fiery meeting. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Council to transform major southside road; Did Brisbane need this five-star hotel?**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Thursday May 16
National weather forecast for Thursday May 16. ⌘ Read more
Former prime minister Scott Morrison meets ex US president Donald Trump
Donald Trump signals his backing for AUKUS defence deal in meeting with former prime minister Scott Morrison. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister of Slovakia fighting for his life after assassination attempt
Shooting leaves Prime Minister of Slovakia in life-threatening condition. ⌘ Read more
Sydney council votes to overturn controversial same-sex parenting book ban
Same-sex parenting book ban reversed by Sydney council overnight during fiery meeting. ⌘ Read more
China hits out over planned visit by Australian MPs to Taiwan
China is angry over the upcoming visit by Australian parliamentarians to the island of Taiwan. ⌘ Read more
Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the federal government was closely monitoring the situation and urged Australians to stay safe. ⌘ Read more
Sport off free TV? Tell ’em they’re streaming
The free-to-air TV broadcasters stations are in a battle with pay television companies for sporting rights. ⌘ Read more
Celebrity Sydney chef to bring French bistro flair to this underserved end of the city
Busy chef and empire builder Luke Mangan is returning to his culinary roots (as well as his hometown) for a tried-and-true restaurant formula: the bistro. ⌘ Read more
On the house: Eight great aperitivo hours for free snacks while you sip
What comes complimentary could be as simple as chips and olives, or as elaborate as sourdough crackers with wagyu and bone marrow. Here’s where to find them. ⌘ Read more
Politics, punk and race: The new TV series examining Britain’s volatile 80s
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight goes back to the 1980s of his adolescence in his new series This Town, inspired by the rise of the 2Tone music genre. ⌘ Read more
Cheap drinks, free food: 12 of Sydney’s best happy hour specials (with snacks)
From cocktails and hot dogs, to roast beef chip butties, here are 12 hunger-busting happy hours to try, right now. ⌘ Read more
The Japanese art that involves a little voyeurism
Why is the ancient art of ukiyo-e an ongoing source of inspiration for some of our top artists? ⌘ Read more
John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds are all schmaltz in too-cute fairytale
It’s filled with big-name stars and started a bidding war, but fantasy film IF leaves too many questions unanswered. ⌘ Read more
The NSW women’s Origin team wants to travel down Caxton Street - and get pelted with XXXX
The women’s Origin series starts a new chapter on Thursday night with three matches being contested for the first time. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to rise as Wall Street jumps after inflation finally slows
US stocks are heading toward records with hopes that inflation is finally heading back in the right direction after its discouraging start to the year. ⌘ Read more
Slovak PM in ‘extraordinarily serious’ condition after assassination attempt
Robert Fico was rushed to hospital after he was shot five times in the stomach, arm and leg. A suspect has been detained. ⌘ Read more
Deeming freeze a plus for pensioners, but rates can’t stagnate forever
The freezing of deeming rates has provided some certainty in an environment of rising interest rates. But at some point they will need to rise. ⌘ Read more
For younger Australians, this budget falls woefully short
In the lead-up to the budget, younger Australians were hopeful for real cost-of-living relief. Instead, we’ve been left with little to celebrate. ⌘ Read more
Manifestation: Can you think your way to untold riches?**
Is manifestation the hidden secret to the life you truly desire? Probably not, but some aspects can help how we think about money. ⌘ Read more
Did women get what they want from this week’s budget?**
The federal budget rolled out a number of measures directed at women, but how much of an impact will they have? ⌘ Read more
‘After losing Mum, I also went through a terrible time’: Musician Troy Cassar-Daley
“It was like being in a car crash, hit from both the front and back,” says the multi-award winning country music artist. ⌘ Read more
The 50-metre ‘missing link’ fix that will open new cross-city tram routes
For almost a century, two sections of Melbourne’s sprawling tram network have passed tantalisingly close together outside Queen Victoria Market, but never joined. That is to change. ⌘ Read more
300,000 kicks over 12 years: Cleary’s will to win is breaking his body
His greatest asset is now turning into one of his biggest weaknesses. Rugby league’s No.1 star should consider changing the way he trains. ⌘ Read more
I’ve seen what a Facebook news ban looks like – more Clive Palmer and Peta Credlin
The Canadian experience offers lessons on the consequences of Facebook’s coming news ban in Australia. Reputable media are blocked but “news-ish” content and “media personalities” are thriving. ⌘ Read more
You’ll need a holiday after tackling Bali’s nightmare airport queues
Planeloads of people all ahead of you on lines, wandering bewildered or hopping from queue to shuffling queue, questioning “Am I in the right line?” Who knows? ⌘ Read more
Stoush over $13.7b tax credits threatens to stall flagship budget policy
Labor will be forced into talks with the Greens over new curbs on coal and gas in a bid to salvage the $13.7 billion tax credits in its “made in Australia” budget plan, after the Coalition rubbished the new measure. ⌘ Read more
The medicines and first-aid items every traveller should pack
Few things ruin a tropical holiday as quickly as an ear infection. I’ve been burned before, but a two-week cruise finally saw me pack my first medical kit. ⌘ Read more
‘For all the other non-grandparents out there: you are not alone’**
The pain of childlessness is well documented. But it can hit all over again when friends gush about their grandchildren. ⌘ Read more
A cult-hit Celine Dion themed parody of Titanic is coming to Sydney
The off-Broadway smash Titanique is coming to Redfern in an attempt to broaden the city’s nightlife. ⌘ Read more
To keep or delete: Should you delete photos of your ex on social media?**
Is keeping photos of your ex an indicator you haven’t moved on or a sign of maturity? ⌘ Read more
Who stole Picasso’s Weeping Woman? This novel could have the answer
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction releases, including historical fiction, a ripping yarn about the Labor Party and MasterChef inaugural winner Julie Goodwin’s memoir. ⌘ Read more
‘Traffic tsunami’: Fears grow of commuter pain during Sydney rail line’s 12-month closure
A large Sydney council warns the shutdown will disrupt more than just the tens of thousands of commuters who use the train line every day. ⌘ Read more
Albanese’s GST mauling of NSW Labor mates invites blood at federal poll
Its treatment of the Minns Labor government in the GST carve-up could be costly for the federal ALP in critical NSW seats. ⌘ Read more
The world’s 10 most ridiculous statues
Around the world there are statues notable for their grace, elegance and dignity. Then there are these … from public urination to stroppy tantrums. ⌘ Read more
I gave an Airbnb home just four stars. Apparently that’s a fail
It’s bad enough that every service we use, every restaurant, plumber, grocer or app, demands praise like a needy toddler, but it has to be five stars or death. ⌘ Read more
For decades, Vince remembered what one teacher had told him. Then they met again
Butcher and philanthropist Vince Garreffa has never forgotten what his former teacher Irene Froyland said to him when he told her he was leaving school. ⌘ Read more
Multiple frock changes seal Julie Bishop’s role as style ambassador
While her former political colleagues were trudging into freezing Canberra for a gruelling Budget week, Julie Bishop was stepping out in style. ⌘ Read more
Slovak PM in ‘life-threatening’ condition after assassination attempt
Robert Fico was rushed to hospital after he was shot and wounded on Wednesday in the town of Handlova. A suspect has been detained. ⌘ Read more
Slovakia’s prime minister Robert Fico wounded in shooting
Slovakian media said that Fico, 59, was hit in the stomach after four shots were fired in the town of Handlova. A suspect has been detained. ⌘ Read more
This Italian town has a world-famous name, yet is ignored by tourists
Nobody gives a thought to Vinci, even though the town is attached to one of Western culture’s most famous names. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, May 16
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Western Sydney council reverses controversial book ban after heated debate
A Sydney council’s controversial ban on a children’s book about same-sex parents has been overturned after hours of fiery debate. ⌘ Read more
A rare changing of the guard in Singapore as the ‘miracle’ hits turbulence
Lawrence Wong inherits an overachieving middle power famed for its prosperity; a beacon of stability and open trade. But the nation has problems too. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Cumberland City councillors meet as same-sex parents book ban debate rages
As councillors vote on plans to overturn a ban on a children’s book about same-sex parents, protesters are due to gather outside council chambers. ⌘ Read more
Slovakia’s prime minister Robert Fico wounded in shooting
Slovakian media said that Fico, 59, was hit in the stomach after four shots were fired in the town of Handlova. A suspect has been detained ⌘ Read more
Cumberland City Council book ban meeting as it happened: Councillors clash as same-sex parents book debate rages
As councillors vote on plans to overturn a ban on a children’s book about same-sex parents, protesters are due to gather outside council chambers. ⌘ Read more
Saucy dishes and seriously bad puns are the order of the day in this immunity challenge
Team Relay night brings out some great cooking – and disqualification-worthy puns – in the quest for immunity. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 16, 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 Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 16, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Lloyd questions Tigers captain as rebuild begins
Matthew Lloyd says it may be time for Richmond to find a new captain, as their rebuild gets off to a nightmare 1-8 start. ⌘ Read more
How Roos could entice ageing stars
How North Melbourne could land Sydney veteran Luke Parker, or Port's Ollie Wines, according to Matthew Lloyd. ⌘ Read more
Scott backs young stars after shock axing
Matthew Lloyd believes Carlton's high performance manager, Andrew Russell, is under pressure as their soft tissue setbacks keep growing. ⌘ Read more
AFL's imminent concussion plan to change the game
Eddie McGuire has revealed the AFL's new concussion plan, which includes seven pillars that will change the way players' brain trauma is viewed. ⌘ Read more
Scott backs young stars after shock axing
Geelong coach Chris Scott is backing in his emerging talent against Gold Coast in Darwin on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Perth’s hottest May in 15 years
Perth has recorded its hottest start to May in 15 years after eight consecutive days over 25 degrees. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police short 1500 officers
The NSW Police Force is short 1500 officers and is now turning to other states and countries for recruits. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters defy warnings to leave Melbourne University building
The University of Melbourne has described the sit-in as “unacceptable” and said it would be investigated. ⌘ Read more
Young adults living with parents for longer, study shows
Australians are living with their parents for longer, according to new data, which has shown a portion of adults are not moving out until they are 34. ⌘ Read more
Man seriously injured as truck rolls on highway
A man is seriously injured after a truck rolled on a highway in Adelaide.
Man seriously injured after truck rolls on Adelaide freeway ⌘ Read more
Fresh doubts on future of Melbourne rail project
There are fresh doubts about the future of the Suburban Rail Loop after it missed out on more funding in the federal budget. ⌘ Read more
NRL aware of sexual assault allegation against Queensland-based player
The allegation comes leading into Magic Round and the first women’s State of Origin match. ⌘ Read more