Over 27s only: I survived 96 hours at Ibiza’s most iconic party

At Ibiza’s pioneering five-day party stay, there’s no rest for the wicked.

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How Elon Musk has planted himself almost literally at Trump’s doorstep

For most of the time since US election day, the world’s richest man and “first buddy” has been Donald Trump’s tenant.

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Why the first day of the year is the worst day of the year

For many, January 1 is a day to make New Year’s resolutions. But for some, the day has a devastating, violent side. 

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Light shows, balloons and prayers: how the world ushered in 2025

From Auckland to Tokyo, communities around the world have celebrated the new year.

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What’s on in Sydney on New Year’s Eve

Don’t know where to watch Sydney’s famous fireworks? The Herald has complied a guide of where you can ring in the New Year and how to get there.

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How the property market slipped into a downturn in 2024

The Australian property market sometimes appears to defy gravity, but 2024 was a year when gravity caught up.

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Money manager Betashares plans Asian expansion after blockbuster year

Exchange-traded funds have had a banner year globally, with record fund inflows. Betashares, one of the fastest growing ETF providers in Australia, says there’s much more room to grow.

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‘The biggest serve on tour’: Why Kyrgios’ comeback opponent has the tennis world buzzing

No one knows what to expect of Nick Kyrgios when he returns to the court in Brisbane this week, and he has drawn a tantalising match-up.

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Why brightest stars of T20 generation will ensure Test cricket remains pinnacle of sport

Reports of Test cricket’s death have been greatly exaggerated for nearly 50 years. As long as young swashbucklers like Konstas, Jaiswal and Bethell keep coming along, it will be just fine.

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It’s time for the Building Commission to take a harder line on shoddy builders

Far too many Sydneysiders building and buying new homes are being left in the lurch.

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My New Year’s resolution is to give up alcohol. Many Australians will be joining me

New Year’s resolutions are a good if minor example of our need for optimism. They speak of a sense of hope that we can change ourselves. And in changing ourselves we can change the world.

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Dutton’s had a great year, but 2025 will test his one great weakness

Peter Dutton has been a worthy opposition leader, exceeding most expectations. 2025 will test whether he has the hunger to win.

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Bitcoin, ether, dogecoin – Chalmers says the future may be crypto

Derided by critics as a waste of electricity, cryptocurrencies are the way of the future, its backers say. Australia’s treasurer believes they will have a role.

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Melbourne suburbs where home buyers splashed the most cash in 2024

From premium hotspots on the bay to relatively affordable family homes close to all the amenities, the most popular areas have been revealed.

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Relive your childhood summer holidays at these 10 retro Victorian stays

From reinvigorated motels to bush cabins laced with luxury, here are some of our favourite nostalgia-inducing spots across the state.

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The asbestos-in-mulch emergency has a court sequel

The NSW Environment Protection Authority completes its biggest ever investigation and charges have been laid.

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Finland detains Russia-linked vessel over damaged Baltic Sea cable

The ship, Eagle S, was described by Finnish customs officials and the EU’s executive commission as being part of a Russian shadow fleet.

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Twenty years after photographing the aftermath of a tsunami, I still check for high ground at the beach

Chief Herald photographer Nick Moir flew into Banda Aceh the day after the Boxing Day tsunami. He found a city turned upside down, bodies lying in the streets – and a sense of vigilance that remains with him still.

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‘It hit me’: The role that made Colin Firth feel way out of his depth

It was an emotional challenge to play a father whose daughter died in the Lockerbie bombing in 1988, then dedicated his life to finding those responsible.

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Boxing Day tsunami a reminder we are all in harm’s way

A tsunami warning system was built after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami catastrophe but can we ever be thoroughly prepared for such a disaster?

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Bargain properties you could have bought this year – starting at $20,000

An entry-level mansion, a designer cabin, a fire-damaged home on land and a family-sized house were some of the bargains of 2024.

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Banks are tracking your every click. It could save you thousands

As banks fight back against scammers, changes as minor as how you move a mouse on a computer screen can be a clue to a suspicious transaction.

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Australian gold miner makes $443 million claim in international court

Cassius filed its claim two years after an investigation revealed a Chinese mining company had plundered tens of millions of dollars in gold from its veins.

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The boy who is suing his private school

The student alleges the school’s governing council contravened the terms of a 19th-century charitable trust by implementing its plan to admit girls.

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Stop blaming social media and take the phone off your kids

If your teenager is raging out of control because you haven’t enforced strong enough boundaries around devices, maybe it’s time to stop blaming social media and look in the mirror?

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The secret to finding a coveted Christmas shopping parking spot

The painstaking process of driving hopelessly in circles at a busy centre is universal. So, is there a perfect strategy for securing a Christmas car park? 

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As Perth’s house prices hit record highs, where were our cheapest sales?

There were only five house sales in Perth that were $300,000 or less.

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Ten unexpected destinations where Christmas is surprisingly huge

Move over North America and Europe: You can find plenty of festive fun and decorations in places you never imagined as tinsel towns.

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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death

The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges.

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From complex needs to career pathways: WA public schools’ biggest changes in 2024

The man behind the changes in arguably one of the more demanding state government portfolios gives the year in review and answers our rapid-fire questions.

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Tennis’ love match: Meet ‘Aussie’ Matteo Arnaldi and his Melburnian girlfriend

Jet-setting tennis star Matteo Arnaldi jokes that he’s a citizen of the world but the world No.37 can’t help but feel more than a little bit Australian thanks to some fortuitous events two years ago.

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This traditional Scandinavian dish is like Christmas pudding, with fish

Ah, Christmas. A time for roast turkey, stuffing, vegetables, maybe a bucket of prawns, a few glasses of champagne, and… a large jar of pickled herrings?

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America and Australia tell a tale of two pandemics, and their political outcomes

While Australians challenged fireworks cancellations last week, the richest man in the world was busy lobbying America’s president-elect for a shutdown.

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Australia to delay 2035 climate target as Trump disrupts global action

“The election of Donald Trump, his statements on climate change and positions on energy policy are likely to have a global impact,” warns Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean.

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The time for lights

This year Christians and Jews are celebrating a religious festival at the same time.

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It’s the year that woke broke, a victim of its own excess

It’s been a long time coming, but at last you get the sense that people are waking up to wokeism.

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Australia cannot afford to ignore these 1100 – or 13.4 million – women

Tackling medical misogyny is about ensuring the wellbeing of a population Australia cannot afford to lose. 

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Traveller Letters: This is the least comfortable business seat ever

“On a Qantas flight operated by Finnair, it was impossible to get comfy in the business class seats.”

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Serial pest racks up 19 complaints but says he’s ‘smashing’ his job

Local councillor Andrew Thaler is accused of harassment, intimidation, name-calling – and making one worker physically ill with stress.

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Dismal data a symptom of Labor’s poor economic vision

The recent dismal news on the economy and the enormous blowout in budget deficits represents a Rubicon of sorts.

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Christmastime Fremantle port strikes ‘hold country to ransom’

A months-long dispute between the Maritime Union and wharf operator Qube has escalated with rolling strikes at Fremantle Port from Friday.

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The nation has lost its horsepower. Why? Because our leaders are too scared to act

The mid-year economic update is a dismal portrait of a mediocre nation, but both sides of politics are culpable.

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I just want to watch something on my hotel room TV. Why is it so hard?

This simple pleasure has turned into a palaver that makes me long for the violently expensive halcyon days of pay-per-view in hotel rooms.

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This trick can get you the best seat on the plane (but there’s a catch)

A new travel trend called “check-in chicken” could see you sitting pretty with extra legroom for free, but it comes with some risks.

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Do you really need to throw out your black plastic spatula?

According to recent headlines, black plastic cooking items can be dangerous for your health. Here’s what the experts say.

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The top 12: Western Australia’s best new restaurant openings of 2024

From intimate secret restaurants to sprawling regional pubs, 2024’s most impressive newcomers reflect the continued diversification of WA’s food scene.

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The Surf Coast and Bellarine towns where house prices rose most

Some coastal areas have risen by two-thirds in only five years, but many are on discount compared with the same time a year ago.

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This fraudster was a VIP at Crown and Star. Now the casinos face a $70 million lawsuit

When one of Australia’s biggest Ponzi schemes collapsed, the money trail led to the casinos. Now Crown and Star could face a courtroom showdown with dudded investors.

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Biden’s largest single-day act of clemency; Trump crowned Time’s person of the year

While it is customary for presidents to grant mercy at the end of their term, never before have so many pardons or commutations been issued in a single day.

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The restaurants, bakeries and bars three-hatted chef Hugh Allen loves most (plus his order)

As executive chef at Melbourne’s sky-high Vue de Monde, Allen, 30, knows a good dish when he eats one. Here are his favourites, at home and abroad.

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The NRL is about to hand PNG a team. This is what it means for the game

The NRL will make one of its boldest calls on Thursday when it officially hands PNG a license. Here’s everything you need to know about the decision.

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Kouta’s $449,000 cash splash on failed lord mayoral campaign

The campaign to elect the former AFL star as Melbourne lord mayor spent a hefty amount with limited success. One of his supporters has called for electoral reform.

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Dying declaration from John Darling

Darling provided a statement about his directorship of AD Securities and the alleged movement of funds by Tim Alford. It was provided to Victorian police. Darling died a short time later.

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What it costs to live on the new, convenient Metro line

The streamlined service is already driving interest in real estate in some neighbourhoods, but convenience comes at a premium.

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Naming a Jewish baby is an act of faith – especially now

As I prepare to welcome a new soul into our family, I pray they will grow up in an Australia where they can wear their identity with pride and without fear.

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‘I’ve always been a team player’: Ben Carroll on the VCE exam crisis and what drives him

The deputy premier knows the government is under pressure, but insists they are doing what needs to be done to turn things around.

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Ready to sip on your super? First, tick off this pre-retirement checklist

Before you hang up your work boots, make sure you’re financially well-prepared for the second half (ish) of your life.

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‘I thought I was insane’: Doctors kept ignoring Keira’s pain. It almost killed her

Keira Rumble was a victim of a poorly researched health phenomenon known as medical misogyny. Its consequences can be fatal.

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Your questions: Which Asian destinations are warm but not humid?

Asia in July with warmth and low humidity is a tough call. The most practical solution is to head for the hills.

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A year ago it was Minns’ mini-city, but was he backing the wrong horse?

For all the ribbon-cutting on train lines, Rosehill may never get its station – or its 25,000 new homes. And that’s a big hole in the premier’s plan to address the housing crisis.

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Bellamy appointment proves State of Origin is entering its Victorian era

Craig Bellamy is the latest Melbourne Storm staffer added to the NSW brains trust, giving the traditional battle between blue and maroon a distinctly purple tinge.

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What Joe Aston did next

The high-flying former Financial Review columnist gets a little help from a new media start-up.

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The anger plays on at ‘spiritual home of Australian tennis’

The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club’s AGM wasn’t quite a revolution, but members refused to be silenced when asked to contain themselves to questions, not commentary.

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