21 h. ago It’s not just Sudan. The same destructive forces are coming for other countries too

The death toll in Sudan is now more than Gaza and Ukraine combined. With the new world order, civilisation is a lot more fragile than we like to think.

Politics

58 h. ago The union code cracks that shed wider light on a CFMEU power push

Two weeks of hearings from Queensland’s inquiry into the troubled union and construction sector has seen clearer pictures begin to form – but much yet to come.

Politics

60 h. ago ‘Clear boundaries’: The private school rule changes in wake of social media ban

Cranbrook will ban smartphones for certain grades, while other schools are removing YouTube in response to the social media ban.

Politics

3 d. ago Young couple nab $3,925,000 North Sydney Victorian in competitive auction

A couple expecting their first child paid $225,000 above the reserve to buy a Victorian-era home at auction on Saturday, outbidding three other parties.

Economics

4 d. ago Eurovision backlash as nations pull out after Israel cleared to compete

Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.

Politics

4 d. ago SBS backs Eurovision as other countries pull out after Israel cleared to compete

Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.

Politics

5 d. ago WA MPs’ Christmas break delayed as Cook rushes to pass controversial bill

With surrogacy laws passed on Wednesday, the upper house has clear runway to debate the bill into next week, and Premier Roger Cook hopes it will pass before Christmas.

Politics

5 d. ago Adass Israel Synagogue alleged arsonists in court days out from anniversary

The two men alleged to be behind the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court days before the one-year anniversary of the attack.

Politics

7 d. ago Death toll surpasses 1100 after simultaneous storms devastate Asia

The casualty figure is set to rise as rescuers sift through mud and debris for hundreds of people still missing across multiple countries.

Events

7 d. ago Death toll surpasses 1200 after simultaneous storms devastate Asia

The casualty figure is set to rise as rescuers sift through mud and debris for hundreds of people still missing across multiple countries.

Events

7 d. ago Australia in talks with US over Trump demands to pay more for medicine

A White House official said the general structure of the deal – under which other countries pay more for medicines or face punitive trade measures – was the model for talks with other nations.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump forces UK to pay 25 per cent more for new drugs. Australia’s PBS could be next

A White House official said the general structure of the deal – under which other countries pay more for medicines or face punitive trade measures – was the model for talks with other nations.

Politics

7 d. ago How do we compete with Beijing when so few of us can speak Chinese?

The tiny numbers of students learning an Asian language is a “systemic failure” which will cost us dearly.

Politics

7 d. ago Bellamy, Bennett, Cleary and Stuart will come together on Tuesday. This is what they’ll discuss

The respected coaches will meet with the NRL to hold a think tank – with some potentially game-changing innovations on the agenda.

Politics

8 d. ago Ten of the most exciting dining destinations on Earth right now

We’ve singled out the places and countries setting the pace for gastronomy, from Seoul’s banchan to an Aussie state excelling in its culinary pursuits.

Politics

1 week ago Wini Heatley hid brother’s death from Matildas teammates for a week

It was only after her assured central defensive display had helped Australia outclass New Zealand that it became clear the 24-year-old had played through grief.

Events

1 week ago `Blood oil’ on the ground: I’ve seen first hand the devastation of war in Ukraine

The Herald’s chief photographer has spent 23 years on assignment in war-torn countries: Ukraine really hit home.

Events

1 week ago ‘It’s up to the player’: Matildas coach won’t say whether Kerr will play against Kiwis

The final call on her participation Friday night’s game will be left to the recovering striker, but Joe Montemurro is clearer on Mary Fowler’s Asian Cup selection.

Sport

1 week ago ‘This is the ejector seat’: Joyce lashes out as he resigns from Nationals, clears way for One Nation move

Barnaby Joyce has formally resigned from the Nationals, ending his 20-year parliamentary career with the party and clearing the way for him to join One Nation.

Politics

1 week ago Australia v NZ, which is better? A British traveller’s verdict

Despite their geographic proximity and a shared colonial ancestry the two countries could not be more different. But how to they rank as competing destinations?

Politics