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Ilona Maher reflects on her time at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
American rugby union player and bronze medal winner Ilona Maher reflects on her time at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Big bank heads to face parliamentary inquiry; LGBTQI advocates angry over census snub
Keep up to date with toady’s news. ⌘ Read more
Radical, Matrix-styled tech boss Pavel Durov under formal investigation in France
The Paris prosecutor said on Wednesday evening Telegram CEO was being investigated as part of a probe into the role of his messaging app Telegram in organised crime. ⌘ Read more
A Wall Street legend just joined the $US1 trillion club
Warren Buffett, 94, is one of the world’s richest people and could be the most prolific investor in history. Now the company he has run for nearly 60 years has hit a milestone. ⌘ Read more
Watching the detectives: TV’s 10 most memorable cops
Since television screens first flickered, shows about crime and punishment have flourished. Here are 10 police officers who have made their mark. ⌘ Read more
Sun, surf and a dead body: The Paraverse heads down under
In Death in Paradise’s Australian spin-off, Anna Samson plays the franchise’s first lead female detective. ⌘ Read more
Timothy Spall delivers a tour de force in this addictive tragedy
Based on a true story, The Sixth Commandment tells of an inspirational teacher whose life is turned upside down by an unlikely romance. ⌘ Read more
Why Asher Keddie is our most underrated comedy-drama queen
In her latest series, Fake, the red-carpet-famous star reminds us of her remarkable range as an actor. ⌘ Read more
Three months to back up the grid as risk of summer blackouts ramps up
The grid operator found that delays to key energy projects could cause power outages during a summer heatwave on the eastern seaboard. ⌘ Read more
A Wall Street legend just joined the $US1 trillion club
Warren Buffett, 94, is one of the world’s richest people and could be the most prolific investor ever. Now the company he has run for nearly 60 years has hit a milestone. ⌘ Read more
Teenage rising star among trio of Australians to exit US Open
Alexei Popyrin is Australia’s last chance for a winner on the US Open’s third day after Rinky Hijikata, Ajla Tomljanovic and Maya Joint lost their second-round matches. ⌘ Read more
More air than Jordan: The Sultan of Swat is still breaking records
A baseball jersey won 92 years ago has sold for $35 million. Yep, you read that right. ⌘ Read more
Hot studio A24’s latest hyped horror is short on gore, long on vibes
I Saw the TV Glow is closer in spirit to angsty tone poems such as The Virgin Suicides and Moonlight than to anything meant to be scary. ⌘ Read more
This remake of cult-classic The Crow is surprisingly not a total disaster
The screenwriters of the latest Crow film haven’t retained too much from previous versions of the material beyond the title and the basic premise. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to slide as Wall Street falls before Nvidia reports; Qantas results ahead
Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street in afternoon trading ahead of an eagerly anticipated earnings report from the semiconductor company Nvidia, whose chips power AI applications. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump blames Biden, Harris for failed assassination attempt
The former president made the claim on the US talk show Dr Phil in a significant escalation of his remarks about his near-death experience. ⌘ Read more
Most Wallabies debutants in 62 years: Schmidt’s rebuild continues
Hamish Stewart will become the 15th Wallabies debutant of the year against Argentina on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
I always knew Sydney school parents had lost their minds. Now I have proof
Schools catering for gifted kids have an important place in public education, but we have veered well away from this ambition in NSW. ⌘ Read more
‘I’m so glad he ignored me’: Alan Kohler on the advice son Chris didn’t take
Despite working for rival TV networks as finance editors, there’s no competition between father and son. ⌘ Read more
Seven of the best luxury homes for sale right now
From a near-new home that takes its cues from mid-century style, to an 1880s villa with a bluestone facade, we’ve rounded up our top picks. ⌘ Read more
This bluestone brasserie might just be the most charming new restaurant in Melbourne
If you love Caretakers Cottage, you’re in for a treat at Reed House, a new British-inspired brasserie in the same historic city precinct. ⌘ Read more
The massive Melbourne waterside park that’s off limits to residents
A dam-wall upgrade for one of the city’s key water sources has left residents locked out of a beloved park for a decade – even though the work was completed years ago. ⌘ Read more
‘Designed to destroy your life’: Markus Zusak on the magic of mongrels
There are times when a hound with boundless enthusiasm can really test your limits – but let’s face it, perfect dogs are boring. ⌘ Read more
Bum note: The predictable, avoidable MSO mess that was months in the making
The confused and complicated situation engulfing the MSO goes beyond the Israel/Palestine conflict to a cold war raging for months inside Australia’s oldest professional orchestra. ⌘ Read more
Five-star hotel opens in Brisbane’s giant new $3.6 billion complex
The several-times-delayed Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is finally ready, with The Star Brisbane making its debut. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne’s transformation is so rapid that it’s shocking
Within 30 years, Melbourne will have to house 8 million people. Every Victorian should know that number now, when we need to start planning for it. ⌘ Read more
Warning signs: 10 red flags to look for when choosing a restaurant overseas
Make sure you don’t make these mistakes on your next holiday and avoid tourist-trap restaurants. ⌘ Read more
Not everyone finds exercise rewarding. Here’s how to make it more tolerable
How to get the biggest mood boost from exercise, according to experts. ⌘ Read more
Suburbs where families can’t afford to pay the mortgage, and can’t afford not to
Most home owners have managed to keep up with 13 interest rate rises, but in some areas at least one in 50 borrowers are behind. ⌘ Read more
Flipping heck! Reporter heading to work walks bang into city’s biggest news story
Dougal Beatty was on his way to the train station to go to work. But on this day the news came to him. ⌘ Read more
Relief and grief: The Perth women waiting a lifetime for an ADHD diagnosis
Meet some of the growing number of women receiving ADHD diagnoses later in life. While some are glad to put a name to their experiences, it’s not all positive. ⌘ Read more
Public schools are getting cash from charities – only to find it comes with a catch
Cash-strapped school principals are turning their backs on charitable funding over complaints the money often came with “onerous” strings attached, making them not worth the effort. ⌘ Read more
Gold medallist Michael Klim: ‘My nickname was Lumpy as I was a chubby kid’**
The Olympic swimmer reminisces about the women who made an impact on his life. ⌘ Read more
The one thing Clover Moore said that turned everyone against her
The lord mayor was heckled by a fiery crowd as she fought to defend her city-shaping legacy during a debate about the state of Oxford Street. ⌘ Read more
I’m backing the Eels to dash top-eight dreams of inconsistent Dragons
There are so many permutations over the last two weeks, but I suspect the race for the last spot in the top eight is a race in two - which doesn’t include the Dragons. ⌘ Read more
From Delhi belly to haggling: What first-timers need to know about India
India can be as vibrant and soul-filling as it can be terrifying and maddening. Here’s how to ensure your first visit goes smoothly. ⌘ Read more
Three decades after the genocide, Rwanda is a nation transformed
Years after reporting on a broken country, a journalist revisits Rwanda to see its famous gorillas – and discovers a land in the midst of renewal. ⌘ Read more
Zerafa's brother storms ring, punches rival trainer
Michael Zerafa's brother stormed the ring and threw a punch at opposing trainer Tommy Mercuri after Tommy Browne withdrew injured. ⌘ Read more
Galvin's torpedo fools Manly
Solomona Faataape was the beneficiary of an awkward kick from Lachie Galvin to extend the Tigers' lead. ⌘ Read more
Prince William and Kate Middleton congratulate team Great Britain
The Prince and Princess of Wales join other stars to congratulate the Great Britain Olympic team. ⌘ Read more
Israel mounts major military operation in the West Bank
The assault, one of the largest seen in the West Bank for months, followed a series of smaller raids in the area over recent weeks. ⌘ Read more
Highlight of this cheap Italian train trip is its famous, charming station
Sicily’s Trenitalia SpA line makes for an enthralling and inexpensive day-trip to gritty Catania with a bonus visit to a Hollywood-immortalised station. ⌘ Read more
Ransom Riggs’ new novel is a love letter to ‘beautiful, disgusting’ LA
The bestselling author of Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children has a much-anticipated new fantasy series published this week – and it has a decidedly retro feel. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Thursday, August 29
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
Rings of Power dials up the energy as war comes to Middle-earth
Season two of The Rings of Power begins to answer the mystery underpinning J. R. R Tolkien’s cult-classic fantasy. ⌘ Read more
Inflation eases but nation is facing a difficult Christmas
Inflation has stepped down further as power and petrol prices ease, but the easing of price pressures may be too late for struggling retailers. ⌘ Read more
A case of speeding
It’s open and shut, really. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, August 29, 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 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
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, August 29, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Ambulance Victoria hit in coffers by patient billing ban
Protracted industrial action by paramedics, including an indefinite pause on taking billing details from patients, is hitting the service’s bottom line. ⌘ Read more
Everyone holds a picture: veteran suicide families’ hopes for the Royal Commission - vision
Julie-Ann Finney speaks about her son, Dave, his passing, his experience with The Australian Defence Force and her hopes for Royal commission outcomes. ⌘ Read more
WA hit by egg shortage amid bird flu outbreak
WA is being impacted by the nation's largest bird flu outbreak, but relief is in sight as spring sets in. ⌘ Read more
How mum-of-two became Australia’s first female astronaut
In high school she dreamt of becoming an astronaut, and Katherine Bennell-Pegg has finally reached her goal. ⌘ Read more
Woman loses tens of thousands to deepfake romance scam
A Perth widow has fallen victim to the terrifying tactic, and been left with a broken heart and empty wallet. ⌘ Read more
Nikita Tszyu v Koen Mazoudier LIVE updates: Australians go head-to-head in Sydney
Nikita Tszyu will attempt to improve his unbeaten record to 10-0 when he takes on Koen Mazoudier in a super welterweight bout. ⌘ Read more
Woman loses tens of thousands to deepfake romance scam
A Perth widow has fallen victim to the terrifying tactic, and been left with a broken heart and empty wallet. ⌘ Read more
WA hit by egg shortage amid bird flu outbreak
WA is being impacted by the nation's largest bird flu outbreak, but relief is in sight as spring sets in. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged with murder after Perth stabbing
A homicide probe is under way after a man was allegedly stabbed to death in Maddington. ⌘ Read more
‘I couldn’t stand the sight of myself’: Inside swimmer’s harrowing battle
It took months for Elijah Winnington to overcome a major blow to his career. But now he has visions of a Brisbane 2032 swan song. ⌘ Read more
With the Olympics around the corner, let’s embrace the ibis as a Brisbane icon
Few animals elicit as much contempt as the “bin chicken”. But maybe we should embrace this misunderstood bird as an icon of the city rather than a stain on our name. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Metro link to airport not cleared for take-off
The state government and Brisbane council were singing from the same Brisbane Metro hymn sheet on Wednesday. Then the reality of Airtrain set in. ⌘ Read more
Lachlan Galvin is the best young player Gus has ever seen: Six Tackles with Gus - Ep27
Gus explains why the NRL denied Tom Trbojevic’s pay cut request and the incentives needed for long serving club players. Gus also names the best teenage footballer he’s ever seen and he’s currently playing in the NRL.

The race to the finals is heating up as Gus names his dark horses - could this be t ... ⌘ Read more
Premier Steven Miles and State Development Minister mark opening of the Neville Bonner Bridge
Premier Steven Miles and State Development Minister Grace Grace will mark the opening of the Neville Bonner Bridge, connecting Queen’s Wharf and South Bank. Members of Neville Bonner’s family will also be present. ⌘ Read more
Father of family killed by teen to run for Queensland parliament
High-profile victim of crime Russell Field will be the LNP's candidate for Capalaba in the upcoming election. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after tree crushes car as wild winds batter state
A man is dead and a woman aged in her 70s has been flown to hospital after a tree fell on their vehicle at Gellibrand in the Otway Ranges. ⌘ Read more
‘If you’re on top, you’re going to cop criticism’: Easts coach fires back after points controversy
Ben Batger admits responsibility for the rules breach that saw Easts lose competition points. But he is not losing sleep ahead of the Shute Shield grand final. ⌘ Read more
From LIV Golf’s million-dollar paydays to the Murray River: Cameron Smith’s big call
Australia’s most recent major champion is used to playing in some of the world’s biggest cities. But he’ll trade that for an event on the NSW-Victoria border this year. ⌘ Read more
From being pushed down the stairs at school to a leader of the Paralympic team
Rowan Crothers wants to have a conversation about disability on the eve of the Paralympics. ⌘ Read more
Ticket tensions fan frustrations of Swans and GWS supporters for finals blockbuster
Giants and Swans fans faced familiar hurdles trying to purchase tickets for next Saturday’s clash at the SCG. ⌘ Read more
Greens to target five key Labor seats as Bandt backs Max over CFMEU protest
Greens leader Adam Bandt wants to take five key seats from Labor at the federal election – and gaining the loyalty of the union movement is part of his plan. ⌘ Read more
Closure of busy Sydney rail line might be worse than first thought
Commuters will get free trips on replacement buses during the line’s closure from September 30, in a bid to ease the disruption. ⌘ Read more
Dylan’s parents never left his side in hospital. He’s kayaking for them in Paris
After years of being in and out of hospital, Dylan Littlehales became a world champion. Then his dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer on the day his mother was cleared of breast cancer. ⌘ Read more
‘I could feel my heart sinking’: How de Rozario plans to combat Paris cobblestones
Madison de Rozario has achieved all there is across her illustrious career but will face a unique challenge in the women’s marathon at the Paris Paralympics. ⌘ Read more
‘Your child cannot receive an offer’: Parents pay for selective school predictions
A major Sydney coaching college is instructing parents on which selective schools they should choose, which analysts warn is misleading and fuelling anxiety among students. ⌘ Read more
Dustin Martin’s bikie uncle avoids deportation after proving Indigenous heritage
Dean Martin, a former Rebels bikie president who was once in a relationship with ex-Greens senator Lidia Thorpe, has been released from immigration detention. ⌘ Read more
South Australia proposes $1.5 million fines for illegal vape sales
South Australian authorities are poised to introduce the toughest fines in the nation for those caught selling vapes illegally. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly attacked with axe during road rage
A young Adelaide driver has told 9News how a man smashed through his car windows with an axe during a violent road rage attack. ⌘ Read more
Private school students accused of ‘misogynistic’ spreadsheet
Students from Pembroke School in South Australia are accused of creating a misogynistic and racist spreadsheet of so-called fineable offences. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
Follow today’s top news headlines. ⌘ Read more
New Ambulance Victoria boss on leave after first week
The newly appointed boss of Ambulance Victoria will take nearly two months of leave a week after accepting the job. ⌘ Read more
Residents apply to have Marvel Stadium heritage listed
Marvel Stadium's grand plans for a multibillion-dollar makeover could be scuppered by a surprise heritage bid. ⌘ Read more
New technology predicts turbulence at Sydney Airport
New technology is being used at Sydney Airport to predict turbulence. ⌘ Read more
Residents apply to have Marvel Stadium heritage listed
Marvel Stadium's grand plans for a multibillion-dollar makeover could be scuppered by a surprise heritage bid. ⌘ Read more
Curbs on foreign students are cause for concern
It is a sad situation when education policy is influenced by immigration and politics rather than the health and needs of the education system. ⌘ Read more
‘More homes for Victorians’: State overrules council on Brighton housing project
The planning minister has approved the redevelopment of a former boys’ school campus in Brighton into modernist townhouses. ⌘ Read more
I’m glad you’ve come to my funeral. I’ve got a few things to tell you
Thanks to a local entrepreneur, you can now do your own version of the Pauline Hanson video: “Fellow Australians, if you are seeing this now, I am dead.” ⌘ Read more
Tiger exodus: A trio of premiership stars ask for trades
A trio of Richmond premiership stars have all formally requested trades away from the club as the Tigers continue their rebuild under Adem Yze. ⌘ Read more
South Australia proposes $1.5 million fines for illegal vape sales
South Australian authorities are poised to introduce the toughest fines in the nation for those caught selling vapes illegally. ⌘ Read more
Cost-of-living relief payments to hit households by September
Relief payments from the federal government will start flowing into bank accounts next month. ⌘ Read more
Ambulance Victoria facing ‘significant’ financial hit by ban on patient billing
Protracted industrial action by paramedics, including an indefinite pause on taking billing details from patients, is hitting the service’s bottom line. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
Follow today’s top news headlines. ⌘ Read more
Israel rescues hostage found alone in Hamas tunnel
First Israeli hostage to be released from Hamas's underground tunnels has returned home. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly attacked with axe during road rage
A young Adelaide driver has told 9News how a man smashed through his car windows with an axe during a violent road rage attack. ⌘ Read more
Sydney restaurant in fight over outdoor barbecue smoker
Sydney restaurant owner is fighting to keep his business open after council banned him for using an outdoor barbecue smoker. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after tree falls onto car in Victoria
A man has died after a tree fell onto a car in Victoria's south-west as wild weather batters the state. ⌘ Read more
‘I might need to go to emergency’: Oasis superfans in race for tour tickets
Oasis fans are making plans to be there when Manchester’s famous Gallagher brothers are reunited on stage. ⌘ Read more