2 h. ago ‘Avoidable tragedy’: Gym operator fined after climber’s fatal fall

A company has been fined $375,000 after an investigation into the death of an experienced climber.

Events

8 h. ago Three teenage girls ‘stripped’ and beat girl, 14, in Sydney’s south

Police said the 14-year-old victim was approached at a bus stop in Claymore about 7pm on Friday by three girls, all aged 13, and threatened at knifepoint.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Marrickville isn’t western Sydney’: Calls for AFLW Giants to return to the west

This year, the Greater Western Sydney Giants AFLW team will play a total of six home games: four in Marrickville, two in Canberra and none in western Sydney.

Politics

20 h. ago The double act that gave Sydney Girls High its secret debating weapon

They’ve won contest after contest speaking in front of hundreds – but just don’t call these girls public speakers.

Politics

20 h. ago As one newsroom legend passes, there are new ones in the making

The Herald lost one of its most celebrated alumni this week, with news that groundbreaking columnist David Dale had died. But there’s a new crop of talent making its mark.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘That’s all they care about, is money’: Childcare chain sets debt collectors on assaulted kid’s mother

Corporate childcare chain Edge Early Learning is facing further scrutiny, while a NSW inquiry has unearthed a case of a baby being dropped and parents not notified.

Economics

21 h. ago ‘Defiantly beautiful’ image of First Nations youth challenges us all

Hoda Afshar’s winning entry in the National Photographic Portrait Prize is a powerful statement on controversial laws.

Politics

23 h. ago Amazon promises faster Melbourne deliveries after opening two new logistics centres

Amazon has opened its third fulfillment centre in Victoria, delivering a boost of more than 700 jobs for the state.

Politics

23 h. ago Phone messages reveal scheming between fugitive Transport manager and right

Phone messages shown to an inquiry into kickbacks have revealed the deliberate attempts to stop a contractor from receiving work from the Transport department.

Technology

26 h. ago Man charged after airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin, 41, allegedly told an arresting police officer “I know I’m going to get bail like always”.

Events

28 h. ago Beaches metro, negative gearing crackdown: The surprising policies backed by NSW Young Libs

Abolishing negative gearing and building a northern beaches metro are all on the agenda at the NSW Young Liberals’ gathering.

Events

28 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

Politics

30 h. ago Man charged after Sydney Airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin was bailed after a scuffle in which a police firearm was discharged at the airport on Wednesday. Now, he’s behind bars.

Events

35 h. ago Young tradies like Dylan and western suburbs professionals have this challenge in common

In a special series on Melbourne’s west, The Age explores how to attract high-skilled jobs, get more youths into work and improve transport links.

Politics

35 h. ago Royal Randwick lined up for Pope visit on a bumper weekend for Sydney

Anthony Albanese invited Pope Leo XIV to a major Catholic gathering in Sydney in 2028 and planning is under way for a papal Mass if he takes up the offer.

Politics

35 h. ago Being made redundant can have a serious effect on your health

Dozens of colleagues were made redundant at the same time.

Politics

35 h. ago What’s in the water at this NRL hotbed? We tested it to find out

The tiny NSW south coast town has six juniors playing in the NRL this weekend. Is the water in the sea-side town the secret?

Politics

44 h. ago Don’t jump the gun. Paddington’s Victoria Barracks must not be converted for housing

In-filling the Barracks with affordable housing will not solve Sydney’s housing crisis, but it will destroy a part of our heritage.

Politics

44 h. ago In the race to replace Ward in Kiama, there’s one thing everyone agrees on

Both major parties are claiming underdog status in the campaign for Kiama as the shadow of Gareth Ward looms.

Events

44 h. ago Major Sydney university suspends enrolments for more than 100 courses

UTS said no final decision had been made to axe the courses permanently but said it wanted to reduce disruption to future students.

Economics