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Middle East at war
The key dangers that threaten Trump’s peace terms with Iran
The US president said he went to war because Iran would not negotiate. Now he claims peace based on a negotiation with a regime he cannot defeat or control.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
State of Origin
Calls for a standalone Origin period get louder each year. Here’s the counterargument
Sure, there’s a good case for putting the NRL on hold during the interstate series. But the weekend’s action provided ammo for the other side of the debate.
- by Malcolm Knox
Opinion
Fertility
I am a mum of eight. This is why I chose to have a big family
The falling birth rate suggests many are asking why have any children at all, and yet Helen Perrottet chose to have eight. While the sacrifices are real, she says there are rewards that cannot easily be measured.
- by Helen Perrottet
Opinion
Life in the burbs
There’s no other place I’d rather be than the ‘insular peninsula’
The area gets inundated by visitors at holiday time. I don’t mind. We get this wonderful place to ourselves for most of the year.
- by Vivien Robotham
Hanson’s comeback reflects poorly on our political leaders
History shows that when people are frustrated with established parties, they are willing to take risks.
Editorial
Shark
Drone technology could be the answer to shark detection
Another attack in Sydney has increased the need for better early warning systems.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Property prices
Two big banks have slashed their house price forecasts. The numbers are hair-raising
The signs are difficult to ignore: an avalanche of sellers, increasing levels of stale stock sitting on property portal shelves, and auction clearance rates wallowing around 50 per cent.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
State of Origin
Cameron Smith’s biggest Origin II fear? Rugby league’s greatest ‘liar’
Kangaroos, Maroons and Storm great Smith is on edge as he explains how Api Koroisau has mastered the art of dummy half play.
- by Dan Walsh
Opinion
FIFA World Cup
I couldn’t have named a single Socceroo before the weekend. But now, I’m their biggest fan
Come on! Jump aboard! There’s room for everyone on the Aussie World Cup bandwagon.
- by Rita Glennon
Opinion
Middle East at war
Trump’s deal will show how pointless his war was
Oil might soon flow through the Strait of Hormuz, but the damage done by the US president’s war will linger for a very long time.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Trump's America
Happy Birthday, Mr President. You’ve had a long, but low life
I’m the same age as Donald Trump. He’s done so much in his 80 years, almost all of it bad.
- by Geoffrey Robertson
Opinion
Political leadership
One Nation Express v Albanese’s ‘stable’ revolution: It will be a head-on crash
Australia’s political landscape is shifting fundamentally. Voters are yet to define how they want it to shape up.
- by Sean Kelly
Editorial
Resolve Political Monitor
Urgent wake-up call for political mainstream: Don’t ignore or dismiss angry voters
Voters are not just backing One Nation as the top party in Australia, but for the first time are also backing Pauline Hanson as preferred prime minister.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
NRL 2026
Klein should stand down from Origin duties following gambling revelations
As the NRL closes in on what it hopes will be a $4 billion broadcast rights deal, it is now dealing with unwanted attention.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
Resolve Political Monitor
Voters prefer Hanson as PM. Are they prepared for her to run the country?
According to the latest Resolve Political Monitor, that’s exactly what they are asking for.
- by James Massola
Visual story
FIFA World Cup
Anatomy of the Socceroos’ stunners: How Irankunda and Metcalfe pulled off moments of magic
Two moments of pure quality put the Socceroos on the path to a famous victory. We break down exactly how the goals were scored.
- by Emma Kemp
Arguments for AUKUS just don’t hold any water
The government underestimates the extent to which its meek acceptance of the AUKUS deal contributes to its current unpopularity
Opinion
Shark debate
We have the technology to prevent shark bites. Will we use it?
From drones, to smart drumlines and personal devices that deter attacks, we have better ways to keep swimmers and surfers safer, but we need to deploy them.
- by Culum Brown
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Popovic made some massive calls. It’s fair to say they paid off
Questions over the Socceroos coach only grew once the team to play Turkey was announced on Sunday. The result justified every move.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
Epstein fallout
The spell of Jeffrey Epstein haunts the White House
After a week bristling with lurid revelations, it’s clear that no matter how much the US president wishes him away, Jeffrey Epstein is haunting Trump and is persisting as a national obsession.
- by Maureen Dowd
Analysis
Trump's White House
‘Sports guy’ Trump works to project strength with UFC bout as political woes mount
Trump will celebrate becoming an octogenarian as he hosts an extravagant UFC showcase on the White House South Lawn on Sunday night.
- by Catherine Lucey
Opinion
Trump's America
An unhappy birthday for Trump: His Iran deal – and presidency – on the brink
It’s Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Iran is yet to deliver his birthday gift, despite all his bluster.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Analysis
AI
AI-powered Siri is on the way – but is it worth using?
Siri AI might not win any awards for personality, but its focus on privacy and cross-app utility may make it a promising practical tool.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Religion
The moment that changed my life
One very simple thing was all it took to change everything. That, and years of dedicat3d practice.
- by Clare Boyd-Macrae
Opinion
Budgeting
Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost
It has become impossible to ignore that one of the main driving factors at play for people thinking about having children is the economics of it all.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m in my 30s and Dad is gifting me $50,000. What should I do with it?
Superannuation is often a good place to stash an early inheritance, but if you’re young, there are likely better places it could be put to use.
- by Paul Benson
Analysis
Sharks
Shark bites are becoming more common – but a cull won’t work
With Saturday’s shark attack and a horror summer, it is hard as an ocean-loving Sydneysider not to feel under siege.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Editorial
Schools
Language learning is the gift we must give our children
Learning a second language comes with cognitive and societal benefits, yet Australian students are abandoning language studies.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
State of Origin
The NRL needs to stand down Ashley Klein from Origin
Plus, the selection of Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NSW side following the withdrawal of Bulldogs pair Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz has left his club fuming.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
Gender equality
The misogyny coin buys less than it used to
Allegations of sexism no longer spark political movements. Voters’ focus is on something else.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Opinion
Gwyneth Paltrow
When Gwyneth gave off Melania vibes, the backlash was relentless. But was it fair?
The actor has fronted an ad campaign for Israeli real estate and declared herself an “independent”. People are outraged.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Opinion
Hip pocket
How five minutes now can help net you a bigger tax refund
Treating your tax return as set-and-forget means you could be leaving easy deductions on the table.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘It’s a bloody good life, and cheap’: Where? On a riverboat in France
Can you escape the rat race and live an endless summer? These two Aussies are doing it.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Analysis
Social media
Australia banned under-16s from social media. The world is split on whether to follow
No platform has been fined and the rift between regulator and minister is in the open. How are our world-first social media laws faring?
- by David Swan and Bronte Gossling
Failures of mental health system is costing lives
The shortage of doctors and nurses leave patients in a vulnerable position.
Opinion
Bondi shooting
Despite our pain, the Jewish community refuses to wallow in anger
Six months on from the Bondi massacre, Australia’s Jews are in the second stage of their mourning. Next, we will seek light to dispel the darkness.
- by Alex Ryvchin
Analysis
Middle East at war
Will Trump’s 39th Iran promise be another fanciful claim or the real deal?
The US president often makes public threats of a return to all-out war, only to later pull back dramatically. Then come grand statements – and yet no resolution emerges.
- by Iona Cleave
Opinion
Super Rugby
The credibility of the Wallabies and Super Rugby goes on the line in July
The stakes for Australia, New Zealand and Super Rugby Pacific will be very high during the opening clashes in the new Nations Championship.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
AUKUS
Truth submerged? AUKUS will cost us $368 billion, so this is no time for secrecy
Secrecy in policy development is rarely justified – and it certainly isn’t for AUKUS, our eye-wateringly expensive defence deal with the US and UK.
- by Carmen Lawrence
Opinion
AFL 2026
I’ve had coaches I’d run through walls for. These are the five questions Essendon, Carlton and Tassie should ask
Fans want hope. Boards want credibility. The media wants a headline. But the most important question any club looking for a new coach should ask is, what are their players looking for?
- by Libby Birch
Opinion
FIFA World Cup
Toot-toot: All aboard the Socceroos bandwagon, diehards and all
Among the “Australian values” on our citizenship test is that 25-plus million of us become Socceroos tragics for a couple of weeks every fourth year, and then magically transform back to normal indifference as the bandwagon empties.
- by Malcolm Knox
Editorial
Family law
Parents paying a crushing price to protect their children from abuse
Legal aid fades even further away in Family Courts.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Household debt
Credit cards, loans or your mortgage: what should you pay off first?
When it comes to wiping off your debts, there are a few different ways to approach it, and some might work better for you than others.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Superannuation
Over 50? Use these seven ways to boost your super before July 1
The end of financial year is just two weeks away, but if you want to top up your super before then, you’ve got to act fast.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
One Nation
Like Trump, Hanson’s rise is beyond politics. That’s why she’ll be hard to stop
She plays the suffering outsider, yet she’s an insider now, and says she could be prime minister.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
FIFA World Cup
The World Cup has only just started, and FIFA has already suffered a humiliating defeat
The outrages are mounting for the world game’s governing body. All of which should have been foreseeable, and none of which have been addressed.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Recycling
I went looking for a needle in a haystack, and I found so much more
There’s joy and redemption to be found at the local tip.
- by Richard Glover
Labor must hold firm to resist the One Nation surge
Truth-telling is not usually big on the political agenda – politicians telling porky pies are as normal as snouts in the trough