15 h. ago Experts look to bullet casing messages for hints on motive as Trump hits out at left over Kirk shooting

Investigators have found messages engraved into four casings gathered from the scene of the fatal shooting in Utah.

Events

18 h. ago How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

When news broke that Taylor Swift was engaged, Charlie Kirk took to TikTok: “Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge,” he said in a video viewed 7.5 million times. It shows how Kirk harnessed the attention economy to build a political empire that has shattered the left’s grip on young voters.

Politics

35 h. ago AFLW round 5: Magpies end Sydney’s perfect season start; Teams and expert tips

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round five. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

46 h. ago The secret advice on underquoting buried by the Victorian government

Data submitted to the government’s buried property market review shows homes selling for more than 100 per cent over the top of the guide.

Politics

2 d. ago Would no price be better than underquoting? Real estate heavyweights call for reform on price guides

Prompted by this masthead’s Bidding Blind investigation, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria will convene a roundtable to develop a new blueprint for price guides.

Politics

3 d. ago AFLW round 5: Teams and expert tips; Why Schleicher wants to look after rookies

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round five. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

3 d. ago AFLW round 5: Teams and expert tips: Why Ruby Schleicher wants to look after rookies

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round five. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

3 d. ago Hewitt engages lawyers regarding appeal of ban for pushing official

Lleyton Hewitt will captain the match in Sydney this weekend despite being fined and suspended for “offensive conduct”.

Politics

4 d. ago Gamers used to phone a friend. Has the internet spoilt the fun?

Reddit and ChatGPT have replaced computer clubs and gaming guides, making it easier (and lonelier) to crack the code.

Politics

4 d. ago Family home owners are eager to downsize. But there’s a problem

Potential buyers may be keen to simplify their lifestyles, but experts warn that the supply pipeline is nowhere near enough.

Politics

4 d. ago It’s been hailed as a lifesaver, but can Jack’s Law really curb Victoria’s violent gangs?

Premier Jacinta Allan is under pressure to introduce tough new police powers to tackle knife crime. Experts are not convinced.

Politics

4 d. ago Brighton locals vow to protect their seaside suburb from ‘Gold Coast high

The reaction was swift and one-sided to a state government plan for 12-storey residential buildings in this famously particular Melbourne suburb.

Politics

4 d. ago Polish PM calls emergency meeting as Poland shoots down Russian drones ‘violating its airspace’

Donald Tusk says drones posing a direct threat were immediately shot down, marking the first time Poland has engaged Russian targets in its airspace since the Ukraine war began.

Events

4 d. ago Aurum nails first deep holes at new West African gold project

Aurum Resources nails early diamond hole results at its Tchaga gold deposit in Cote d’Ivoire, signalling significant resource depth extensions.

Politics

5 d. ago Height limits for contentious Bayside activity centres revealed

Detailed maps for proposed higher-density housing in established suburbs provide the first street-by-street guide to height limits.

Politics

5 d. ago NSW Smeg Young Chef of the Year finalists answer your questions

We spoke with the Good Food Guide 2026 NSW Smeg Young Chef of the Year Finalists to answer your burning questions

Politics

5 d. ago All roads lead to Homebush: Our experts predict how NRL finals will play out

The Herald’s experts take a look at this week’s finals matches and name the two teams they think will battle it out for the premiership.

Politics

5 d. ago The big question looming over Prince Harry’s visit to UK amid signs of thaw with family

As Harry visited his grandmother’s grave in Windsor on Monday, his older brother was reportedly just 12 kilometres away carrying out a public engagement.

Politics

6 d. ago Considering AI for therapy? Here are five important things to know first

As more people turn to AI in lieu of expensive, inaccessible therapy, experts are expressing their growing concerns about the ‘better than nothing’ option for mental health support.

Politics

6 d. ago Fancy getting married in Lady Mary’s Downton dress? With $14,000, you can

As the upstairs-downstairs blockbuster prepares for its big-screen finale, auction house Bonhams is selling off an array of screen-used props, including dozens of vintage-era outfits.

Politics