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Australia news LIVE: Labor grapples with detainee crisis; Albanese calls Zelensky ahead of Ukraine peace summit
Federal parliament will sit today with Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under increasing pressure over the government’s failure to deport convicts. Follow live here. ⌘ Read more
Police crackdown on illegal 'date rape drug'
The Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force are stepping up their fight against illegal importation of 1,4-Butanediol, commonly known as bute. ⌘ Read more
Giving domestic violence incidents the hindsight treatment is one reason why women are still getting murdered
If the account of Ariel Bombara is correct, it’s the real-time decisions that deserve a laser focus now, not looking back with hindsight. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump’s agony begins as jury deliberates his fate
The former US president has vehemently denied wrongdoing, but his usual air of confidence was gone on Wednesday morning in New York. ⌘ Read more
Major crash in south-east Queensland
A truck and a car have collided north-west of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
ASX set for more losses as Wall Street slumps
US stocks are sinking under the weight of higher yields in the bond market ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Labor grapples with detainee crisis; Albanese calls Zelensky ahead of Ukraine peace summit
Federal parliament will sit today with Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under increasing pressure over the government’s failure to deport convicts. Follow live here. ⌘ Read more
El Kaabi makes history for Greece
Ayoub El Kaabi scores the winning goal as Olympiakos claim the UEFA Conference League title. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Labor grapples with detainee crisis; Albanese calls Zelensky ahead of Ukraine peace summit
Federal parliament will sit today with Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under increasing pressure over the government’s failure to deport convicts. Follow live here. ⌘ Read more
Major crash in south-east Queensland
A truck and a car have collided north-west of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
With focus on charges, jury in Trump hush money trial begins deliberations
Judge Juan Merchan explained to the jury that they do not have to agree what the underlying crime is, only that the former president violated specific charges. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: First look at Chandler Olympic precinct; Qld’s corruption watchdog rift
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump trial jury deliberations underway
The outcome of Donald Trump's hush money trial is down to the findings of 12 jurors. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Labor grapples with detainee crisis; Albanese calls Zelensky ahead of Ukraine peace summit
Federal parliament will sit today with Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under increasing pressure over the government’s failure to deport convicts. Follow live here. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Labor grapples with detainee crisis; Albanese calls Zelensky ahead of Ukraine peace summit
Federal parliament will sit today with Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under increasing pressure over the government’s failure to deport convicts. Follow live here. ⌘ Read more
King Charles and Queen Camilla watch play about family betrayal on visit to drama school
King Charles and Queen Camilla have watched an extract of a play about family betrayal during a visit to London drama school, RADA. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Thuesday May 30
National weather forecast for Thuesday May 30. ⌘ Read more
Iceland volcano starts erupting again, spewing lava into the sky
Evacuations ordered in Iceland as volcano erupts for fifth time since last December. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump trial jury deliberations underway
The outcome of Donald Trump's hush money trial is down to the findings of 12 jurors. ⌘ Read more
Swiatek completes epic comeback win
Iga Swiatek saved a match point and grabbed the last five games to sneak her way to a 7-6, 1-6, 7-5 victory over Naomi Osaka. ⌘ Read more
Charges dropped against world number one golfer Scottie Scheffler
Charges dismissed world number one golfer Scottie Scheffler over US PGA Championship arrest. ⌘ Read more
Alleged ringleaders of Melbourne's tobacco wars arrested
Alleged ringleaders of Melbourne's tobacco wars arrested, accused of orchestrating a network of child criminals to steal $2 million in cigarettes and cash. ⌘ Read more
‘We’re running out of time’: Hooper’s telling admission ahead of Olympics
Wallabies great Michael Hooper has revealed what he needs to do over the coming weeks if he’s to book his ticket to Paris 2024. ⌘ Read more
Tsitsipas halts comeback and nabs win
Stefanos Tsitsipas came back from losing the third set to take the second round win over Daniel Altmaier at Roland-Garros. ⌘ Read more
Person dies in plane engine at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport
The investigation has not yet identified who the person was, a Dutch police spokesperson said. ⌘ Read more
Origin in reverse: Queensland are raging favourites – and they can’t hide from it
Always the team which picks the no-nonsense workers and rises above their underdog status, the Maroons are in new territory this year. ⌘ Read more
ASX set for more losses as Wall Street slumps
US stocks are sinking under the weight of higher yields in the bond market ⌘ Read more
Why being an Archibald finalist can mean a lot more than fame
On Thursday, 57 artists will be announced as Archibald finalists, and the winner of the Packing Room prize will be revealed. ⌘ Read more
French designer John Galliano’s ugly side on full display in documentary
Despite undergoing rehabilitation following his 2011 antisemitic rant, the French fashion designer still seems naively tone-deaf to society’s sensitivities. ⌘ Read more
Forget the medals and PBs, I want Olympic poetry and romance
Higher, faster and stronger is far from the whole story when it comes to the Olympic Games. ⌘ Read more
Why the Streisand effect could be morphing into the Gina effect
The moment you tell us to look away, we can’t stop gawking, as Gina Rinehart recently found out to her detriment. ⌘ Read more
Wallet-friendly winter warmers: 10 top meal deals from noodle bowls to bolognese
Get out of your trackies and into one of these spots for a cheaper-than-usual eating experience. ⌘ Read more
‘The musical that Australia needed’ is about to land in Melbourne
Big Name, No Blankets – the show that tells the story of the Warumpi Band – had standing ovations every night when it made its debut earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Big Little Lies creator says Australian TV needs to be braver
Award-winning producers Bruna Papandrea and Tony Ayres are heading up a new summit designed to shake up Australian TV on the international stage ⌘ Read more
Zelensky looks to Albanese to help lift Ukraine peace summit hopes
The absence of some world leaders, including Joe Biden, at peace summit will be a ‘standing ovation’ for Putin, warns Kyiv. ⌘ Read more
BHP walks away from $75b takeover bid after Anglo rejects push for more talks
BHP has abandoned its six-week pursuit of rival Anglo American after a plea to extend takeover talks was turned down. ⌘ Read more
This coming-of-age novel features strikingly precise characterisation
Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases including a swashbuckling tale of a woman pirate and a deep dive into the symphony beneath the waves. ⌘ Read more
I did a Contiki tour 27 years ago. It was a lifetime travel highlight
I was a wide-eyed and shallow-pocketed 17-year-old, a gullible moron who had somehow already graduated from high school and been allowed out into the world. ⌘ Read more
‘A pretty magic spot’: Where you can sea-change for under $750,000 in NSW
Byron Bay might be out of reach, but Sydneysiders are ditching the commute for coastal hotspots that cost half the price of the capital. ⌘ Read more
Ten spectacular remote escapes worth the effort to reach
A luxury get-away-from-it-all hotel might mean a bit of a journey, but that’s what makes it all the more special. ⌘ Read more
10 warming meal deals that make dining out more affordable this winter
From quality steak with a glass of pinot noir to some of Sydney’s silkiest ramens – and all for under $30. Who says eating out has to break the bank? ⌘ Read more
The ex-PM, the treasure hunters and the deep sea
Scott Morrison has taken a new role at a deep-sea mining fund linked to AUKUS tech and treasure hunters, as pressure grows on Australia to oppose the controversial new mining frontier. ⌘ Read more
Picture that: Visitors flock to gallery after Rinehart portrait row
The punters are piling in the door of the National Gallery of Australia in the wake of the mining billionaire’s portrait-removal campaign. ⌘ Read more
Private jets, Ibiza villas and $9000 wines: An epic art fraudster tells all
Inigo Philbrick went to jail for the largest art swindle in US history. But he isn’t losing too much sleep over what he did. ⌘ Read more
Chinese variety retailer Miniso collapses for a second time
The Japan-inspired discount chain store has appointed administrators yet again as consumers close their wallets. ⌘ Read more
Emerging cricketers hit for six by $2.5 million collapse of tour operator
The collapse of cricket tour specialist Calypso Destinations has left dozens of parents and coaches out of pocket and shattered emerging players’ dreams of a trip of a lifetime. ⌘ Read more
‘Who’s going to be my mummy now?’: Enter aunt Winnie
Bank manager Winnie Dunn and her namesake author niece are as close as any mother and daughter could be – and just as disputatious. ⌘ Read more
This airport has good facilities – until you’re stuffed in like herrings
Chic Scandi wood details punctuate the high ceilings, but there is frustration in the air at this Norwegian airport. ⌘ Read more
‘My word against his’: Colossal system failure in sexual assault cases
Samantha was attacked by a man she thought was her friend. Fear stopped her pursuing justice. Sadly, she’s far from alone. ⌘ Read more
Bob Dylan, Socrates and a speaking sky: this thrilling book has it all
Poet Anne Carson pairs words and drawings in a celebration of beauty and absurdity. ⌘ Read more
Victoria’s worst free TAFE completion rates revealed
Just 1 per cent of Victorians who registered for a free plumbing course in recent years successfully completed their training. ⌘ Read more
First class is a bargain on this modern bullet train
If you’re a fan of Japan’s bullet trains, you’ll love exploring South Korea on board its version. ⌘ Read more
‘Fatal consequences’: Social entrepreneur brings financial abuse battle to Perth
Catherine Fitzpatrick is taking on major institutions in a bid to eradicate the abuse she says lies at the root of a huge number of domestic violence situations. ⌘ Read more
Our city landmarks deserve more than a wealthy benefactor’s name slapped across them
Philanthropy is a wonderful thing, which fortifies so many institutions – but it should not reflexively confer naming rights. ⌘ Read more
Western Power ignored my broken meter and made wild guesses at my usage instead
I wasn’t too worried about the issue at first. But when I saw the bills showing Synergy getting creative on how much power it decided I used, I got uneasy. ⌘ Read more
Forget skinny jeans, Gen Z are now coming for our socks
Ankle socks are the latest fashion item to be cancelled by Gen Z. What’s a Millennial to do? ⌘ Read more
Martin Freeman is back in the best, most intense police drama in years
Created and written by former police officer Tony Schumacher, The Responder returns for another compelling – if anxiety-inducing – season. ⌘ Read more
First look at $257 million Chandler Olympic precinct
In an exclusive first peek at the plans, Brisbane Times can reveal what the Chandler Sports Precinct will look like for the 2032 Games. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, May 30
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 30, 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 Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist. ⌘ Read more
Cartoons of the week
The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 30, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Brad Scott's fears of AFL MRO
Essendon coach Brad Scott says the reason the club challenged Peter Wright's suspension, it would have been increased. ⌘ Read more
AFL umpires under fire for in-game communications
Sam McClure confirms that AFL umpires are communicated to during games, with fears the AFL's honesty is at risk. ⌘ Read more
McGuire calls for massive Clarko ban
Eddie McGuire thinks that Alastair Clarkson should be slapped with a suspension for his latest alleged comments. ⌘ Read more
Growing calls for improvements to police response to domestic violence
There is growing pressure on WA Police to do better when it comes to assisting victims of domestic violence after the killing of a mother and daughter in Floreat. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds farewell former Fremantle Docker Cam McCarthy
Hundreds of mourners have farewelled former Fremantle Docker Cam McCarthy. ⌘ Read more
Aussie women's marathon selection debacle
Lisa Weightman was not selected for the Paris Olympics, triggering an ugly appeals fight. ⌘ Read more
A tale of two suburbs
And one modest mountain. ⌘ Read more
Broadcast legend on air for more than seven decades dies at 97
Sydney radio would not have been the same without the pioneering DJ and won’t be quite the same again. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne grandfather allegedly slashed with knife during home invasion
A grandfather has allegedly been slashed with a knife during a terrifying home invasion at Doncaster East. ⌘ Read more
Inquest uncovers NT Police racism, while an ‘exhausted’ community waits to heal
Kumanjayi Walker was shot dead by an NT police officer in 2019. The inquest into the teen’s death revealed racism within police ranks and the officer’s past use of force. ⌘ Read more
The eliminated contestants are back for another crack, and the best sob story wins
The gang’s all here: Juan, Sav, Lily, Khristian, the tall guy, that other one and whatsherface. Who will win redemption? ⌘ Read more
Generation of young targeted by illegal tobacco trade
A generation of young South Australians are being targeted by the sale of nicotine-laced vapes and the booming trade in illegal tobacco. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of South Australians students gather for Aboriginal Power Cup
More than 670 students from across South Australia have converged on Alberton Oval for the annual Aboriginal Power Cup. ⌘ Read more
Mum's terrifying encounter after three men enter her Adelaide home
A woman woke up in the middle of the night to discover three men inside her Adelaide home where her three young children were asleep.  ⌘ Read more
Three-year-old rushed to hospital after Adelaide dog attack
A three-year-old child has been attacked by a dog at a park in Adelaide's western suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Sharks star cleared to return after court date
Braydon Trindall will return to the NRL this week after pleading guilty in court on drink driving charges. ⌘ Read more
Mystery surrounds NSW star's injury
Angus Crichton and Brian To'o gave mixed messages over Nicho Hynes' status for State of Origin. ⌘ Read more
Major crime investigation underway after five-year-old girl dies
Police are investigating after a five-year-old girl died in Adelaide, with paramedics unable to save her. ⌘ Read more
Anglo rejects BHP’s last-ditch attempt to continue $74b takeover talks
The globe’s largest miner had requested a further extension to seal a deal with its London-based takeover target Anglo American. ⌘ Read more
War’s ripple effects will be felt for many years
The long-term consequences of war will be felt by generations into the future. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate crash that killed rideshare passenger
Police are searching for a man after a crash that killed Uber passenger on Monday night. ⌘ Read more
Affordable Brisbane rentals ‘disappearing’ from the market
Securing a property in Brisbane could soon be even harder with a new report revealing affordable rentals are disappearing from the market. ⌘ Read more
Queensland school locked down over reports of axe-wielding man
A Queensland school was locked down this afternoon after reports of an axe-wielding man. ⌘ Read more
Why Crichton’s fate is again intertwined with that of Fifita
Angus Crichton is one of the big selection inclusions for NSW, while the Maroons didn’t pick David Fifita. Now Crichton can command ‘Fifita money’ at the Roosters. ⌘ Read more
Phone found in fresh search for body of Samantha Murphy
A police source, speaking anonymously owing to the sensitivity of the investigation, is confident the phone belonged to the 51-year-old mother. ⌘ Read more
LNP rejects review calls over how much to muzzle Qld’s corruption watchdog
Independent calls for a path through legal murk over the Crime and Corruption Commission’s ability to tell the public about its work reveal a political rift. ⌘ Read more
Bury me in a ballpit, retail has made a good call here
Queen Street Mall hasn’t been the same since it lost Myer, but this immersive experience could bring a bit of joy back to the CBD’s struggling precinct. ⌘ Read more
Deakin University admits it underpaid staff
The university has turned itself in to the Fair Work Ombudsman after discovering it had been underpaying casual academic staff – two years after the union first accused it of doing so. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Olympic boss urges public to pipe up and push for new stadium
“If you think Brisbane is a growing city that needs a new stadium ... speak up,” says Cindy Hook, who is also confident the Games will deliver legacy projects. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne grandfather allegedly slashed with knife during home invasion
A grandfather has allegedly been slashed with a knife during a terrifying home invasion at Doncaster East. ⌘ Read more
More 'virtual wards' as Victoria's home hospital program expands
More Victorian hospital patients will be treated in virtual wards with the expansion of the home hospital program. ⌘ Read more
Australian farmer questions why Aussie beef sold in Japan is cheaper
An Australian farmer is questioning why Aussie beef sold in Japan is cheaper than our major supermarkets. ⌘ Read more
Rye grass, whiskey bars, an ice skating rink and a cinema: Inside NSW’s Origin camp
Eight weeks ago, the hotel didn’t have a gym and the field looked like a “goat track”. It’s now the NSW Blues’ mountain hideaway. ⌘ Read more
Jessica thought she was ready for her first baby. Instead, she wound up traumatised
Thousands of NSW women shared harrowing stories during the inquiry into birth trauma. A new report says some of their experiences were preventable. ⌘ Read more