4 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

9 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

12 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

12 h. ago Dog racing is on its last legs and here’s another hammer blow

The Tasmanian government’s ban on greyhound racing is another welcome step, but the really big win for those who oppose the barbarous sport might be just around the corner.

Politics

19 h. ago Chalmers hits back at critics talking down economic talkfest before it has even begun

Critics are circling the government’s economic roundtable, but Jim Chalmers says good ideas are already surfacing, with more to come.

Events

22 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

22 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

22 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

22 h. ago ‘Just wrong’: State government seeks to draft public servants into WFH campaign

Public law expert William Partlett likens the Allan government’s latest WFH ploy to the behaviour of a party cartel.

Politics

24 h. ago Fresh ASX record high approaches 9000 milestone; Ampol surges on $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has capped off a stellar five-day run, carried by energy, banking, and mining giants on Friday.

Economics

25 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 Spurned doctor seeks legal advice after Crisafulli government U

Would-be chief health officer Dr Krispin Hajkowicz is considering his legal options after the Crisafulli government’s U-turn on appointing him as Queensland’s chief medico.

Politics

27 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

29 h. ago Banks drive ASX higher; Ampol surges after $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has moved higher, with Westpac again rising while Baby Bunting and Ampol jumped.

Economics

29 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

30 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

31 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

36 h. ago ASX set to inch up, Wall Street flat after inflation update; $A weaker

Most stocks are falling on Wall Street after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at the US wholesale level than economists expected.

Economics

36 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

36 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