3 h. ago ‘Treated like a hysterical mother’: Assaulted by her son, Alison’s pain was ignored until she collapsed

Alison Beatty was sent away from Katoomba Hospital’s emergency department but, as it turned out, her lungs were filling with blood.

Events

13 h. ago Zelensky to fly to US to meet Trump in wake of Alaska summit

The meeting on Monday sharpens the focus on how Trump will respond to continued Russian attacks on Ukraine after he emerged from the summit in Alaska on Friday without any clear progress with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Politics

13 h. ago How trailblazer’s sacrifices paved the way for NRLW phenom to emerge

As Ali Brigginshaw’s historic milestone – marked with a victory over the Eels – ensured her name will remain etched in NRLW folklore, the enormity of her early career sacrifices have truly been recognised.

Politics

40 h. ago From ‘ambitious and clueless’ to history makers: NRLW trio first to hit 50 games

Keeley Davis, Isabelle Kelly and Ali Brigginshaw will become the first NRLW players to reach the 50-game milestone this weekend after eight seasons of the women’s game.

Events

2 d. ago Truck and train collision at level crossing causes major traffic delays

A truck and train have collided at a level crossing in Runcorn, in Brisbane's south. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Beenleigh and Bonemill Road just after 7am, and though the train has been cleared from the area, major traffic diversions remain in place. No injuries have been reported.

Transport

3 d. ago WA news LIVE: Fake gun law videos emerge online as WA police minister makes plea for bill to pass

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Events

3 d. ago Brandon Smith questioned by police over person linked to drug probe

The Souths recruit is not accused of wrongdoing, but it has emerged that he pleaded guilty to drugs offences while an emerging player in Townsville a decade ago.

Events

4 d. ago More than 20 new ‘forever chemicals’ found in Sydney tap water

The study comes as NSW Health accepted the recommendations of an expert panel that concluded that PFAS is low risk to human health, putting the state at odds with emerging international best practice.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Bloodthirsty criminals’: Trump seizes control of Washington police, deploys National Guard

The US president says he will send in National Guard troops to the US capital to combat a “crime emergency”, but the statistics show violence there is decreasing.

Events

5 d. ago Ben and Dino’s home was ‘pristine’. Then the ceiling tore apart from the wall

The housemates had less than 24 hours to move out after a massive crack emerged in their Marrickville home.

Politics

6 d. ago Smashed windows, broken teeth, makeshift weapons: Our emergency department nightmare exposed

Long waits for emergency care and a decline in community health services have contributed to a rise in physical assaults against NSW health staff, frontline workers say.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Genuine hurt’: Anger as netball grand final performer’s domestic violence history emerges

Professional netball’s players’ body says booking a performer who had pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges to appear at the Super Netball grand final in Melbourne had caused “genuine hurt”.

Events

8 d. ago Palestinian author’s visa cancelled after post celebrating Hamas attack emerges

The Department of Home Affairs scrapped a visa it had issued to cookbook author Mona Zahed to travel to Australia.

Events

8 d. ago Government investigates Palestinian author’s visa after post celebrating Hamas attack emerges

The Department of Home Affairs is investigating claims a Palestinian woman who allegedly celebrated the October 7 massacre has been granted a visa to visit Australia.

Events

1 week ago Watchdog nears decision on letting US giant compete with ASX

The move would pave the way for stock exchange operator Cboe to conduct sharemarket listings of companies in Australia.

Politics

1 week ago Innovative columnist David Dale was once famously sacked by Kerry Packer

The Herald has lost one of its trailblazing columnists who showed Sydney a new way of journalism.

Politics

1 week ago Queensland emerging as a ‘standout economic performer’, report says

Population growth and infrastructure investment in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics are contributing to growing investor interest, a report has declared.

Politics

1 week ago ‘I’m like an Allies girl’: Why this footy superstar would turn her back on the Big V

The NRL uses State of Origin to capitalise on interest in NRLW, drawing millions of TV viewers.

Politics

1 week ago ‘I think we should do it’: AFLW captains push for Origin series in quest for more games, viewers

The NRL uses State of Origin to capitalise on interest in NRLW, drawing millions of TV viewers.

Sport

1 week ago The new question doctors must ask parents that could save their child’s life

The concerns of mothers, fathers and carers will be taken into account at every emergency department and inpatient unit from October.

Society