The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds
They’re fast, strong, gifted athletes with physical footy in their DNA. South Africa and New Zealand’s south island are rugby league’s next talent pathways. ⌘ Read more

Tourism is booming in this developing country, but its airport hasn’t caught up
Visitor numbers have tripled, but if you’re passing through this airport expect long waits at immigration and security, and bring a book. ⌘ Read more

Chipping away at it: the artist with burning passion for ice sculpting
After 30 years, ice sculptor Kevin Kapusi Starow remains captivated by the way his works constantly change as they melt away. ⌘ Read more

Brittany Higgins returns to frontline politics to fight ‘rising tide’ of misogyny
The former Liberal staffer has been appointed executive director of the progressive Vida Fund, launching a direct campaign against One Nation and the “new right”. ⌘ Read more

More properties languish on the market as buyers get the jitters
The number of homes on the market for longer periods of time has jumped sharply across the country. Experts say this is what is behind it. ⌘ Read more

We taste-tested 21 cans of supermarket tuna in oil and Sirena didn’t win
Good Food tin-fluencer Frank Sweet scours the Seven Seas for Australia’s tastiest canned tuna. More than 20 cans, pouches and one stinky office later, here’s how they ranked. ⌘ Read more

Your group-by-group guide to the 2026 World Cup: part two
How will reigning champions Argentina fare? Who is the favourite to win the tournament? Here’s your guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Groups G to L. ⌘ Read more

Dumping Jacinta Allan would make sense if the Coalition was the real threat to Labor. It isn’t
Now that Pauline Hanson’s army of the dead is on the march, Labor MPs need to stop plotting against their own queen and prepare for the battle to come. ⌘ Read more

I went to the mountains to learn how to ski. I found something much better
Skiing, though exciting, has never been what makes going to the snow special beyond words for me. ⌘ Read more

Labor counters Chinese threats to sea cables, as it creates hacking ‘human firewall’
Office workers who fall for hacking attempts are to blame for nearly two-thirds of all successful online attacks, which cost the economy $25 billion per year. ⌘ Read more

‘Unrest is not welcome’: Belfast victim’s family urge calm after riots
The statement from the family of Stephen Ogilvy, who lost an eye in the stabbing, came as new details emerged in court about the accused attacker Hadi Alodid. ⌘ Read more

‘We’re going to hit them hard again today’: Trump threatens further strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump said Iran will “pay the price” for taking too long to negotiate a peace deal, after the countries traded strikes. ⌘ Read more

‘We’re going to hit them hard again today’: Trump threatens further strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump said Iran will “pay the price” for taking too long to negotiate a peace deal, after the countries traded strikes on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more

Hundreds of schools to roll out year 1 maths checks next term
The checks will become mandatory in all public primary schools from next year, but some principals warn it isn’t the best use of resources. ⌘ Read more

Forget the hotel buffet, for breakfast in Bangkok you can’t go past this $3 dish
There’s normally no reason to be on Bangkok’s streets before 8am, but the best way to start your day in this city is a visit to this noodle shop. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Thursday, June 11
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’ for delay to peace deal after strikes exchanged
The US Central Command said its forces began launching “self-defence” strikes against Iran on Wednesday morning (AEST) at President Donald Trump’s direction. ⌘ Read more

Cartoons of the week
The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board. ⌘ Read more

Best of cartoons, June 11, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more

McEvoy laughs off Enhanced Games as Short stuns by breaking Australian record
World record holder Cam McEvoy has delivered a candid assessment of last month’s Enhanced Games before taking out another Australian title ahead of the Commonwealth Games. ⌘ Read more

Labor to force data centres to wind down energy use at peak times
As US states block data centre construction, Labor’s AI guru Andrew Charlton says Australia’s approach should be “neither boosterism nor alarmism”. ⌘ Read more

Belfast knife attack victim lost eye, court hears, as suspect named
An asylum seeker has been charged with attempted murder, sparking violent protests against migration, with masked activists setting fire to a bus. ⌘ Read more

The devil outside
It’s getting looney on the Goldie. ⌘ Read more

Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1 million on day of launch
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s latest fundraising play underscores her surging popularity. ⌘ Read more

Hanson met by protesters as she flies into Perth for sold-out sundowner
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has arrived in Perth to protests in the city’s east ahead of a sold-out sundowner on Wednesday evening. ⌘ Read more

Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1 million on day of launch
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s latest fundraising play underscores her surging popularity. ⌘ Read more

AFL teams and expert tips for round 14: Star spearhead returns for Thursday night prime-time clash
The teams and expert tips for the opening game of round 14 of the AFL season as the Bulldogs host the Crows at Marvel Stadium. ⌘ Read more

It’s time for the parties to consider rebranding themselves
The identities and polices of Australia’s political parties need to realign, say readers. ⌘ Read more

Accused $245k Centrelink fraudster on the run after court brawl
A Brisbane trial has collapsed after a 65-year-old woman vanished from her own fraud case following a wild scuffle between her daughter and court security. ⌘ Read more

‘I didn’t do it’ accused killer tells police after girlfriend’s disappearance
The Zumba instructor made the claim in a police interview after being shown photos of authorities excavating his front yard. ⌘ Read more

Five of the best luxury homes for sale where old meets new
Looking for your next home? From classic Federation grandeur to 1930s finery, our top picks blend classic architecture with contemporary style. ⌘ Read more

Modi wants Australia’s uranium to power India’s data centre boom
Australia and India struck a historic deal to allow uranium exports in 2014, but there have been only negligible shipments since. That might be about to change. ⌘ Read more

World in pictures, June 10, 2026
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors ⌘ Read more

The short-term stay that tax reform may make permanent
The short-term rental market may be shaken up by the federal government’s property tax changes with investors looking back to permanent rentals. ⌘ Read more

‘World Cup of chaos’: Can the most expensive sporting event deliver?
The World Cup returns to North America after 32 years. And just like in ’94, when O. J. Simpson’s police chase threatened to steal the show, the event is not without dramas. ⌘ Read more

Four injured in drive-by slingshot attacks across inner-Brisbane
Four men have been arrested over the attacks, in which metal projectiles – possibly fishing sinkers – were fired from a car. ⌘ Read more

Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without proper license
The 59-year-old pilot faces seven charges, including fraud, forging documents and public mischief. ⌘ Read more

Frampton free to play despite tackle that left Mihocek with a fractured neck
Collingwood defender Billy Frampton is free to play after the tribunal ruled his tackle on Brody Mihocek was not considered unreasonable. ⌘ Read more

Selfish, spoiled, lonely … these only children have heard it all. But are the stereotypes true?
As Australia’s fertility rate falls, single-child families are on the rise. Most only children see no issue with that – but not all. ⌘ Read more

Aussie skipper rescues dog blown away on kayak
Australian skipper Jimmy Reid’s tourist boat joined the search when Bruce the dog was blown away by a sudden burst of wind. ⌘ Read more

More than 100 witnesses to give evidence in legal fight against McDonald’s
A landmark legal fight is underway against McDonalds in Adelaide, with more than 100 witnesses expected to give evidence. ⌘ Read more

Young pedestrian killed by garbage truck
A young pedestrian has been struck and killed by a garbage truck just metres from her home in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more

Australia’s new swimming star emerges
Ariarne Titmus previews the swimming trials, with teenager Sienna Toohey’s performance stunning not only the former Olympic gold medallist but the crowd in NSW. ⌘ Read more

Kyrgios’ puts ‘a lot of work’ into comeback
Nick Kyrgios won in straight sets in Stuttgart to claim only his second singles victory since 2022. ⌘ Read more

US chain Wendy’s is finally bringing its square burgers to Melbourne
After years of speculation, the first permanent Victorian location is confirmed. Near a major road in Melbourne, it will feature an Australian-only item and a drive-through with a human touch. ⌘ Read more

Why aren’t women having children? Ask men
When a man I barely know recently asked me if I was worried that my husband might one day leave me for a younger woman because we aren’t having children, I felt like I had been sucker-punched. ⌘ Read more

NSW Blues stars sit out of training
Mitchell Moses and Casey McLean were spotted sitting out of training the day before Origin II, but both are adamant they’ll be ready for the MCG clash ⌘ Read more

Man accused of attacking teenage girl in Brisbane’s CBD
An Ipswich man is behind bars, accused of raping a teenage girl in the Brisbane’s CBD. ⌘ Read more

More than 800 locals sign petition to cut off Joondalup councillors’ alcohol
Despite more than half of the Joondalup council members not drinking in the elected members lounge, residents still want the booze booted out of the council chambers. ⌘ Read more

Thousands gather for Daniher state funeral
Thousands have gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to farewell the late Neale Daniher at a state funeral, with Demons players in attendance alongside past players, friends, family and fans. ⌘ Read more