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Young children chant anti-Israel slogans at Sydney university protest
A “kids’ excursion” to the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Sydney saw young children led to chant calls for “intifada”.
- by Josefine Ganko
Nicole Kidman receives historic Hollywood honour
The first Australian to be honoured by the American Film Institute, Kidman paid tribute to her parents Janelle and Tony and their unwavering faith in her.
- by Michael Idato
Hamas releases new ‘proof of life’ video featuring Israeli hostages
Hamas has released a new video that appeared to show two Israeli hostages who have been held in the Gaza Strip since the October 7 assault on southern Israel.
- by Samy Magdy and David Rising
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NRL 2024
NRL round 8 LIVE: Knights look to do it without Ponga as Dolphins eye top four
The first of Sunday’s two matches will be a battle of the rookie fullbacks at Suncorp Stadium when the NRL’s new boys host Newcastle.
- by Nick Wright and Billie Eder
‘Conservative apprehension’: Chinese buyers cautious after tariffs dropped
Rathbone Wine Group is quickly returning to exporting its vintages to mainland China, but the road to international export recovery remains rocky.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Spike in ‘wheel wear’ forces old passenger trains to be pulled from service
The problems besetting some of NSW’s oldest passenger trains illustrate the pressure on the state’s ageing fleet.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Influencer shot dead in the street after six months’ prison for dancing videos
Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer, who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad.
- by Abdulrahman Zeyad and Qassim Abdul-Zahra
‘T20 batting at a new level’: The Australian youngster pushing for World Cup selection
Just days before Australia name their T20 World Cup squad, Jake Fraser-McGurk pulverised the Mumbai Indians attack to the tune of 84 off just 27 balls, including a half-century off 15 deliveries.
- by Ian Chadband
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Media & marketing
Paul Kent stood down from Fox, Daily Telegraph pending street fight investigation
The senior columnist and television host was captured in social media video in a scuffle on the streets of Sydney’s inner west.
- by Josefine Ganko
A rare act of impersonation: Heather Mitchell’s enthralling RBG
Inhabiting someone as illustrious as US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no mean feat, but Mitchell doesn’t just capture her likeness – she captures her spirit.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Nadia Bailey
MPs downplay need for domestic violence inquiry, saying action can happen now
The NSW police commissioner also hosed down calls for a royal commission into violence against women, saying there were solutions that could be implemented much more quickly.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and James Massola
Giant structure will block ‘world’s prettiest store’ photo after dangerous crowds
A 26-year-old tourist was hit by a car last week and is reported to be in a coma, as locals decry the swarms of tourists attempting to get the viral shot.
- by Julian Ryall
Suddenly, Chinese spies seem to be popping up all over Europe
Six people have been charged with spying for China in three separate cases in Britain and England, in a pushback that some say was overdue.
- by Andrew Higgins and Christopher F. Schuetze
The Greatest Showman star to join cast of hit musical & Juliet
From learning to meditate with Ariana Grande to her connection with Hugh Jackman, theatre powerhouse Keala Settle is bringing her star-studded experience to & Juliet.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Analysis
NRL 2024
Topine’s dad sent early legal threat to Bulldogs
A text message from Marcus Topine to a Bulldogs staffer in July last year set the tone for the $4 million claim against the club.
- by Danny Weidler
Parishioners revolt against Catholic Church’s ‘hideous’ building plans
Plans for a six-storey building next to St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney have provoked opposition from churchgoers, heritage experts and a priest.
- by Andrew Taylor
Analysis
Children's Health
Should children be on social media? Too late, they already are
Are worsening mental health outcomes and social media related? The timing is suggestive: mental health began to slide just as smartphones and social apps took off.
Hail Harley: Reid’s the new ‘Prince of Perth’ but is he the Eagles’ saviour?
Harley Reid’s brilliant start to his AFL life begs the question: can one player, particularly one so young, transform a downtrodden club in a matter of months?
- by Marc McGowan
‘I work best at 6am’: What a day in the life of a scientist looks like
Associate professor Natalie Trevaskis says her job – and family life – has multiple moving parts.
- by Sue White
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Resolve Political Monitor
Early signs of voters’ support for Labor’s Future Made in Australia vow
A federal pledge to spend more money on local industry has won support from voters despite a political row about whether it could waste public funds.
- by David Crowe
When Phillipa applied for housing, government lawyers summoned details about her assault
Australia’s national disability agency is being accused of invading privacy and misusing personal records when funding decisions are being appealed.
- by Amber Schultz
Opinion
Scams
We can’t afford to be ashamed about getting scammed
Realising you’ve been caught in a scam can feel awful, but hiding it and staying quiet helps nobody.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’ve paid taxes all my life. Am I entitled to a full pension?
Your entitlement to an age pension is determined based on need, not the amount of tax you’ve paid.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Social media
Time to tackle this crisis in our community
We are facing a very real crisis in our community with the way the attitudes and behaviour of young men towards women is being shaped.
- by The Herald's View
‘I’m watching you bitch’: How even the smart fridge is being used as a weapon of family violence
In just one day last week, former detective Steve Wilson and his team removed four spy pens, one Apple AirTag tracker and virtual access by an abusive man to a woman’s kitchen.
- by Wendy Tuohy
Violent porn, online misogyny driving gendered violence, say experts
NSW police are called to 500 domestic violence incidents a day. Experts worry that online misogyny and violent porn are making the problem worse.
- by Jordan Baker and Amber Schultz
Opinion
Parenting
Dads pass misogyny to their sons. The cycle of domestic violence won’t stop until they do
A study found at least a third of Australian men thought a man should have the final say about decisions in their relationship and were owed sex by women.
- by Jordan Baker
Explainer
Science
Trees have biological clocks too. Here’s how their leaves change colour
A red-golden carpet is unfurling across the more temperate corners of our continent. Here’s what trees – and ‘leaf peepers’ – do in autumn.
- by Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
Opinion
Healthcare
My dad spent three weeks in ICU. This is what I learnt about our health system
I went into the hospital knowing nothing about our healthcare system. Those three weeks taught me some life lessons that will never leave me.
- by Ruby Kraner-Tucci
‘The village isn’t around’: Parents book drivers for afternoon juggle
More parents are turning to ride-share services for children, as the end of working from home puts pressure on families.
- by Mary Ward
Why high school kids need help crossing the road
Teenagers had the second-highest number of serious injuries after elderly pedestrians on NSW roads.
- by Andrew Taylor
Why are more businesses charging extra to pay by card?
More businesses are now placing surcharges on all card payments, while they were previously only common on credit cards.
- by Mary Ward
‘Limited visibility’ for teens in group homes amid worrying number of reports
New data shows an increasing number of reports of significant harm to children living in group homes funded by the government.
- by Amber Schultz
Australia announces further funding for Ukraine’s fight, passing $1b in total
Defence Minister Richard Marles was in Lviv on Saturday, becoming just the second federal government minister to visit Ukraine since the war started.
- by Rob Harris
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Crime
Two dead, another in a serious condition following three NSW stabbings in 24 hours
A 16-year-old boy and a man in his 20s have died and a third man has been injured in unrelated stabbing incidents as a wave of knife crime continues across NSW.
- by Carrie Fellner
Wests Tigers 10 Broncos 34
Match report
Lame Tigers no match as Broncos gear up for Roosters grudge match
A Brisbane side energised by the return of Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas has sent the Wests Tigers tumbling to their fourth straight loss.
- by Christian Nicolussi
★★★½
Review
Peter Dutton’s dog whistle a sad feature of this one-man show about Sudan
Our reviewers check out the best shows around town including those offered by Belvoir, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Comedy Festival.
- by Peter McCallum, John Shand and Daniel Herborn
‘Sleeping is not part of your job description’: Doctors warned against naps
Manning Base Hospital administration will apologise to junior doctors after removing a mattress from their break room.
- by Amber Schultz
LIV Golf stars urge majors to review qualifying criteria
As the world rankings of Greg Norman’s biggest stars continue to plummet, his players know time is on the wane for a majors revamp.
- by Adam Pengilly
Explicit teaching is essential in every class
Explicit learning, or rote learning as it used to be known, definitely has its place but it doesn’t lend itself to every subject.
Mother bidding for first home buyer daughter nabs $1.36m Redfern pad
The happy buyer beat 13 others for the renovated, two-bedroom ground-floor unit with a courtyard in a sought-after spot.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Why Turuva was axed for Penrith’s win over Cowboys
He’s been one of the form wingers in the competition, but Panthers coach Ivan Cleary felt he had no choice but to controversially punt Sunia Turuva.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Updated
NRL 2024
Eels fume over costly call on DCE as Sivo escapes with fine
The Sea Eagles have been dealt a double blow with Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau’atu facing two-match bans, while Eels winger Maika Sivo is up for a $3000 fine.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Like gambling: Addictive dating apps a treadmill ‘we can’t get off’
Andy can pinpoint the exact moment when he realised he was addicted to dating apps: it was during a break-up in 2016.
- by Kimberley Bond
‘Bright and unsolicited’ ads in the spotlight as Sydney billboards proliferate
The out-of-home advertising industry is booming with more than 130,000 assets across the country, with calls for greater regulation of LCD billboards.
- by Amber Schultz
‘I made winning personal. It’s not always healthy’: The passion that’s propelled Ricky Stuart to 500-game milestone
There have been times when Ricky Stuart has contemplated throwing away the clipboard. Now he’s bringing up a rare coaching milestone.
- by Adrian Proszenko