Let’s get real about the Howard era’s merits

It’s easy to achieve surpluses when you don’t spend on infrastructure and allow the health system and other services to deteriorate

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +1100

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Man shot dead by police, critical incident declared

The man allegedly aimed a rifle at officers after crashing his car into a tree.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:28:45 +1100

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The difficult HSC subject boys are rushing to enrol in

One school has unlocked the code to getting more students to take on harder maths subjects.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +1100

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At 28, Cameron Maclean is Parramatta’s youngest lord mayor. But he’s an old soul

He inherits one of western Sydney’s most difficult, public jobs. But might this preppy councillor’s youthfulness be on his side?

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:20:30 +1100

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The mission to quadruple the number of people living in Sydney Olympic Park

It’s a place millions have been to but only 5000 call home. Can the government finally turn the famous events precinct into a liveable suburb?

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +1100

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P-plater in horror Newcastle Knights car crash previously lost his licence

An 18-year-old driver has appeared in court after allegedly crashing his BMW into a crowd of Knights fans, including several children. He faces a slew of charges.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:55:56 +1100

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The lonely boy with the sad eyes finally got to come back to Australia

The story of Geoffrey Joiner is far from unusual. Many children born of war and mixed race during World War II were stateless, say experts. 

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +1100

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WhatsApp chat exposed ugly truth about Sydney traveller

When William Harrop was stopped at Sydney Airport, Border Force officials found a trove of incriminating material.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +1100

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Misguided misogyny musings miss the mark

Parnell Palme McGuinness got it wrong with her recent piece about the treatment of female journalists.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +1000

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Newcastle crash as it happened: 10 people injured, driver arrested after car hits Knights crowd

Multiple people have been injured, and a driver has been arrested, after a car crashed into a crowd of fans farewelling the Newcastle Knights team bus. Follow our rolling coverage.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:01:52 +1000

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Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

In a wide-ranging interview with the Herald on the first anniversary of his swearing-in, the commissioner reflects on a year marked by tragedy and adversity.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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In search of the Herald’s voices of the future

The announcement this week that the Herald is seeking applications from talented aspiring journalists to join our 2027 trainee program generated great excitement in the newsroom.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +1000

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The shame of a violent nation is laid bare in a failed execution

That a first-world country still has the death penalty, and where convenience overrules mercy, says a lot about America’s lack of humanity and compassion.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +1000

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Top Sydney judge launches explosive legal action

A senior judge of the NSW Local Court alleges the judicial watchdog unfairly made findings against her after she complained about the chief judge.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:57:39 +1000

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