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Brace yourselves: The finals won’t be a consideration for Swans

Brace yourselves: The finals won’t be a consideration for Swans

The Swans are not talking like a club that will hand the players two-match bans that will limit the damage to one finals appearance. This doesn’t...

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Jake Niall

What my week as a content creator for a Temu sloth taught me

What my week as a content creator for a Temu sloth taught me

In my naivety, I was excited. Thrilled. Overjoyed, even, to be leaving the cesspit of germs, the $180-a-day fees, the baby-ness of long daycare...

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Sally Rawsthorne

Labor, Coalition agree gambling can police itself. Good luck with that

Labor, Coalition agree gambling can police itself. Good luck with that

Liberal Party frontbencher Sarah Henderson spent years attacking the government over gambling. Now she has helped the prime minister neutralise an...

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Rob Harris

Wests Tigers have had the season from hell. It’s about to get even worse

Wests Tigers have had the season from hell. It’s about to get even worse

The hits kept coming on Tuesday for the Wests Tigers, who are on course to finish up a lamentable 2026 with 11 straight defeats.

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Christian Nicolussi

Did melon-gate damage relations with Japan? Today we found out

Did melon-gate damage relations with Japan? Today we found out

A visit by Japan’s defence minister offered an opportunity to prove the bilateral relationship is too important to be derailed by a dodgy double...

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Matthew Knott

Changing fortunes: is Biotech giant CSL’s $10 billion write-down a comeback story?

Changing fortunes: is Biotech giant CSL’s $10 billion write-down a comeback story?

Make no mistake: the home-grown biotechnology company, which for decades allowed Australia serious boasting rights, is still a long way from...

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Elizabeth Knight

Men run the AFL and it is time they fixed its dark underbelly

Men run the AFL and it is time they fixed its dark underbelly

Like clockwork, this latest sexual assault allegation has brought with it the “boys will be boys” defence on social media and unleashed a toxic...

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Angela Pippos

Is being frugal really such a bad thing?

Is being frugal really such a bad thing?

If someone is content with being frugal, and has no desire to change, there’s no need to upend anything. But if you want to get ahead, you’ll need...

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Paridhi Jain

We’ve forgotten the golden rule of driving, and it’s fast becoming a problem

We’ve forgotten the golden rule of driving, and it’s fast becoming a problem

This is not a rant about speeding, which for the record I think is inexcusable unless your wife’s waters have broken and the glove box is about to...

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Chris Harrison

Is Rachel Cusk’s new novel a ruthless betrayal of Natalie Portman?

Is Rachel Cusk’s new novel a ruthless betrayal of Natalie Portman?

Uncanny parallels between the writer’s latest protagonist and the Oscar-winner have reignited an age-old cultural debate.

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Jane Sullivan

Red alert: This chart says Wall Street is ready to crash

Red alert: This chart says Wall Street is ready to crash

A fear gauge created by a Nobel Prize winner has become one of the most important numbers in the world – and one you should care about.

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Chris Price

Want to 233x your money? Why this new form of gambling is a dangerous trap

Want to 233x your money? Why this new form of gambling is a dangerous trap

If Australia is serious about keeping prediction markets out, the existing ban needs teeth, and the government needs to step up and act.

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Max Yong

Young stars are thrust into fame and riches - but the spotlight can be deadly

Young stars are thrust into fame and riches - but the spotlight can be deadly

The sudden passing of Hayden Panettiere has re-ignited a conversation about the pressures of child stardom and mental health.

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Michael Idato

Ange Postecoglou has moved to Saudi Arabia. How should we feel about that?

Ange Postecoglou has moved to Saudi Arabia. How should we feel about that?

Does this mark the beginning of the end of the great Angeball odyssey or is this just a brief interlude before his triumphant resurgence at the...

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Vince Rugari

The Roosters showed how to rattle Cleary, and it wasn’t always legal. How will he respond?

The Roosters showed how to rattle Cleary, and it wasn’t always legal. How will he respond?

The NRL ladder-leaders provided a blueprint for how to defend - with a touch of dark arts - against Nathan Cleary and Penrith. But beware the targeted...

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Dan Walsh

‘I’ll spare you the rest’: Listen to Tony Abbott’s Tom Jones cover

‘I’ll spare you the rest’: Listen to Tony Abbott’s Tom Jones cover

The East Hills performance of Green Grass of Home was the latest in a string of appearances the former PM has booked since taking over as Liberal...

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John Buckley

From football glory to police investigation: The 12 hours that changed everything for the Swans

From football glory to police investigation: The 12 hours that changed everything for the Swans

An alleged sexual assault involving Sydney players at a Melbourne hotel has led to a police investigation and thrown the club’s season into turmoil....

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Peter Ryan

While Australia avoids the ‘C’ word, NZ is unafraid to speak up

While Australia avoids the ‘C’ word, NZ is unafraid to speak up

China has been publicly outed by NZ as a security threat. Here, ASIO and our politicians are silent.

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Peter Hartcher

‘We’ve got carried away’: The Australian Test team’s five biggest problems

‘We’ve got carried away’: The Australian Test team’s five biggest problems

What are the biggest problems facing the Australian Test team after their humbling defeat by Bangladesh in Darwin?

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Daniel Brettig

If you are still complaining about Australian TV, it’s time to shut up

If you are still complaining about Australian TV, it’s time to shut up

I’m not going to get jingoistic, but the “overseas is better” crowd is missing out on a golden age of local TV.

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Louise Rugendyke

Pushy about Ooshies: Kids are pumping up Woolies’ sales

Pushy about Ooshies: Kids are pumping up Woolies’ sales

Woolworths’ sales look set for a sugar hit, thanks to little plastic figures based on pop culture and movie characters.

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Elizabeth Knight

The Dolphins exceeded expectations at the Pan Pacs. There’s even better to come in LA 2028

The Dolphins exceeded expectations at the Pan Pacs. There’s even better to come in LA 2028

Missing a handful of their biggest stars, Australia’s swimming team showed its strength in depth in a highly encouraging sign two years out from the...

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Tom Decent

Trump’s shocking grab for power will create secrecy for him and his cronies

Trump’s shocking grab for power will create secrecy for him and his cronies

Donald Trump is the most corrupt president of the modern age. He can’t be trusted with more executive privilege.

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Noah Feldman

Twelve months ago, the Knights were heading for the wooden spoon. Holbrook must be coach of the year

Twelve months ago, the Knights were heading for the wooden spoon. Holbrook must be coach of the year

Newcastle’s climb from the cellar to the finals is a credit to what Justin Holbrook has done with substantially the same roster as 2025.

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Malcolm Knox

The top 10 is set, but who will play who? Our experts give their predictions

The top 10 is set, but who will play who? Our experts give their predictions

After a season of intrigue, it all comes down to the last round of the home-and-away campaign to confirm the placings inside the top 10. Here are our...

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Jon Pierik

Trump makes America Inc’s grip on the world even tighter

Trump makes America Inc’s grip on the world even tighter

America’s financial tentacles spread across the globe and governments know that trying to escape them risks irritating its tempestuous president.

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The Economist

Betting against the bank. ‘Widow-maker’ trades are making a comeback

Betting against the bank. ‘Widow-maker’ trades are making a comeback

It’s known as a high-risk trade in the investment world. Lately, more have been game to try it.

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Clancy Yeates

Brisbane’s most expensive homes are in our suburb, but we still love underdogs and outsiders

Brisbane’s most expensive homes are in our suburb, but we still love underdogs and outsiders

While all Brisbane suburbs change over time, some change more rapidly than others.

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Stephen Vagg

Some free advice for pollies: Take a look into our real lives

Some free advice for pollies: Take a look into our real lives

Ever feel like putting down your phone and smelling the roses? Politicians should do the same – as long as they don’t hang up on us.

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Sean Kelly

Taylor left in the cold as Hanson becomes de facto opposition leader

Taylor left in the cold as Hanson becomes de facto opposition leader

Angus Taylor spent much of parliament’s winter break travelling the country and meeting voters. At this stage, it hasn’t helped.

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James Massola

‘Indecision and flawed judgment’: Australia player ratings after shock Test loss to Bangladesh

‘Indecision and flawed judgment’: Australia player ratings after shock Test loss to Bangladesh

No one saw this result coming before the Darwin Test. Now the spotlight is seriously shining on a couple of members of the Australia team. We rate...

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Daniel Brettig

While Liberals shoot their messenger, Labor squanders its chance for brave reform

While Liberals shoot their messenger, Labor squanders its chance for brave reform

Andrew Bragg’s freewheeling speech annoyed many of his colleagues, though he said nothing so off-message as Tony Abbott’s recent attacks on...

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George Brandis

Embattled but defiant, a brutal regime holds a country hostage

Embattled but defiant, a brutal regime holds a country hostage

Five years on from the fall of Kabul, the Taliban maintains its grip on Afghanistan. But the regime faces a host of problems both at home and abroad.

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Elian Peltier

Kiss’ fingerprints quickly appearing on new-look Wallabies

Kiss’ fingerprints quickly appearing on new-look Wallabies

Clever interplay between midfield players and some aggressive forwards are a good sign for the challenges to come in Argentina.

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Paul Cully

Feature fatigue: Do we really need more AI gimmicks on our phones?

Feature fatigue: Do we really need more AI gimmicks on our phones?

Prices are going up, companies are having a harder time with manufacturing, but at least the Google Pixel 11 Pro has a new light.

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Tim Biggs

When the accused in sex crimes are children, school leaders must wake up to a toxic culture

When the accused in sex crimes are children, school leaders must wake up to a toxic culture

Long before the arrest of three schoolboys last week over the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl, it was clear that Australia had a dire...

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Chanel Contos

‘That’s garbage’: After 24 weeks of positivity, Maguire shows his fury

‘That’s garbage’: After 24 weeks of positivity, Maguire shows his fury

It took 24 weeks, but Michael Maguire had finally had enough. This may have just been the eeriest press conference of his Broncos tenure.

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Nick Wright

Antarctic grass an ominous sign of how the world is warming

Antarctic grass an ominous sign of how the world is warming

Australian scientists have released new research showing increased vegetation in the icy south.

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The Herald's View

The land that knew no peace

The land that knew no peace

Religion in Afghanistan has all too often been a victim of politics.

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Dr Mujib Abid

Why the richest man on Earth wants you to think money won’t matter

Why the richest man on Earth wants you to think money won’t matter

Artificial intelligence negating our need for money? Add it to the long, long list of outlandish claims that Elon Musk has made over the past decade.

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Victoria Devine

When you’re in pain, the last thing they say to do is consult your phone. I did it anyway

When you’re in pain, the last thing they say to do is consult your phone. I did it anyway

“Am I having a heart attack?” I asked it.

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Kerri Sackville

‘We were taught that the world is evil outside’: How one woman fled the Redeemer Baptists

‘We were taught that the world is evil outside’: How one woman fled the Redeemer Baptists

The fundamentalist church controlled every aspect of Alexandra’s life – until she opened the door and ran.

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Peter Fitzsimons

With $5 billion floating around, the NRL player market has gone wild

With $5 billion floating around, the NRL player market has gone wild

Apart from the Super League madness of the mid-1990s, the player market has never been more volatile. What’s driving it? Money. A lot of money.

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Neil Breen

The trick to avoid getting ripped off on car insurance? Drive a hard bargain

The trick to avoid getting ripped off on car insurance? Drive a hard bargain

Remaining loyal to your insurer doesn’t always pay – in fact, it can cost you more. Make them work for your business.

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Dominic Powell

I went for a run and nearly died: What having anaphylaxis taught me about life

I went for a run and nearly died: What having anaphylaxis taught me about life

One in three Australians now have an allergy. Finally, the government has taken notice.

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Jacqueline Maley

An experiment for Albanese to watch: British PM’s bid to stem working-class drift

An experiment for Albanese to watch: British PM’s bid to stem working-class drift

Andy Burnham’s strategy is to head the populists off at the pass, but that involves some risk on the progressive side of the ledger.

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Parnell Palme McGuinness

The $1m gap between the Roosters and a new deal for Sam Walker

The $1m gap between the Roosters and a new deal for Sam Walker

The Tricolours and their star halfback have put contract negotiations on hold, with the parties still some way apart in their valuation of the Maroons...

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Danny Weidler

I’m 64. Should I use my super to pay off the rest of my mortgage?

I’m 64. Should I use my super to pay off the rest of my mortgage?

While there might be a “correct” answer to this question, often the allure of being debt free in retirement is what most people would prefer.

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Paul Benson

Pigs in muck: Wallabies forwards have a field day against Japan

Pigs in muck: Wallabies forwards have a field day against Japan

In this topsy-turvy Test, Australia’s backs seemed to do all the grunt work while the forwards feasted with eight tries, continuing a successful...

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Peter Fitzsimons

The NRL would be mad not to plant a flag in Crusaders country

The NRL would be mad not to plant a flag in Crusaders country

Unlike in Australia, New Zealand sport fans are happy to support both rugby codes, while the country’s production line of collision-sport athletes...

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Paul Cully