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Bevan Shields

Bevan Shields

Bevan Shields is a senior writer, and former editor of The Sydney Morning Herald.

The shadow of US President Donald Trump looms large over the implosion of 60 Minutes in the US.

‘Sanctimonious’ stars or guardians of journalism? 60 Minutes’ implosion tightens Trump’s media grip

When new executive producer Nick Bilton gathered staff to discuss his plans for the show, what was meant to be a polite meet-and-greet soon turned to disaster.

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Councillor Andrew Thaler leaves the NSW Industrial Relations Commission on Tuesday.

‘Idiot’, ‘monster’, ‘witch’: Serial pest Andrew Thaler’s latest day in court did not go well

To most people, a three-hour grilling before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission would be something to fear. Not so for a sweary, problematic councillor.

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The concept designs for the long-term project include new public green space and a “New York-style high line”.

‘TBC’: How $190 million was blown on Circular Quay revamp before the first sod is even turned

A breakdown of costs seen by the Herald shows for the first time how huge amounts of money have already been spent on the ill-fated project.

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NRL chairman Peter V’landys has a big decision to make.

‘This is not about whether people like or hate Peter’: Inside the audacious idea of V’landys ruling the NRL

The next few months of the NRL chairman’s life will be dictated by three key numbers: 16, two, and $4 billion.

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Heavily armed NSW Police at the scene of the Bondi attack.

‘Reeks of complacency’: Police shelved antisemitism taskforce, officer admits

A NSW police officer was in tears in a dramatic day at the royal commission, as the force won’t say who made the decision or why.

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Peter V’landys is mooted to become the executive chairman of the NRL after the departure of CEO Andrew Abdo.

Peter V’landys says the NRL needs ‘Superman and Jesus’ as CEO. That person will be Peter V’landys

The resignation of NRL chief executive officer Andrew Abdo on Monday represents Peter V’landys’ golden ticket.

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Molly Ticehurst (centre) with her parents.

Molly’s family thought this stage of their nightmare was about to be over. Then the phone rang

Days away from being sentenced, Daniel Billings has for the first time invoked mental health as part of his defence against the murder of Molly Ticehurst.

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‘Queen of Australian investigative journalism’ has another crown

The Herald’s chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney.

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One of the participants at the Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre.

It’s known as the ‘Club Med’ of Sydney’s prison system. The reality when we visit is very different

This Sydney prison is the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere. But few know how it really works.

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AUSTRAC chief executive Brendan Thomas said criminals were still moving “extraordinary volumes of cash” across venues in a way that was highly indicative of laundering.

Safe sticker company at the centre of money-laundering scandal

Daniel Symond was once the clubs’ most trusted adviser. But a blockbuster prosecution has raised questions about what exactly he knew.

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