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

A Woodside report promised thousands of Browse jobs. New analysis tells another story
Climate Integrity’s analysis claimed the commissioned report inflated the economic benefits of the project, including “cherry-picking” job figures while ignoring destruction elsewhere. ⌘ Read more

Supreme Court knocks back sovereign citizen’s challenge to WA gun seizure in legal first
George Carey had his firearm seized by police during the raids across Perth and the metropolitan area late last year, after WA Police became concerned with a series of high-profile incidents over east. ⌘ Read more

$32m in work needed after Sydney metro opening risks disrupting commuters
Commuters face extra disruptions after the ribbon is cut on the final stage of the M1 if construction cannot be done during scheduled maintenance shutdowns. ⌘ Read more

‘Profound injustice’: 16 experts demand inquest for Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre
A rare intervention by some of Australia’s most prominent domestic violence experts warns it would be a “profound injustice” if potential systemic failures were not scrutinised. ⌘ Read more

The crusading club boss and his $1.7m side hustle
The gaming regulator is examining a Rooty Hill club’s decision to outsource a scoping study to its own CEO. ⌘ Read more

‘Busting out the dance moves’: Katter the life of the party in Melbourne
The member for Kennedy in Queensland was spotted in Melbourne – and dancing on social media – and naturally, we were curious. ⌘ Read more

The three words Tasma Walton would love to hear on her deathbed
The actor and writer, 52, has penned a novel based on a true story of an enslaved ancestor. ⌘ Read more

Stuck between a couple on a long haul, I expected one to swap seats. They didn’t
This couple has played the spare-middle-seat lottery – booking an aisle and window in the hope that no one takes the seat between them – and lost. I’m in it. For 14 hours. ⌘ Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictor
Pick the winners of the FIFA World Cup using our interactive tool. ⌘ Read more

Yes, you can eat too much protein. Here are the big health risks
Protein is an essential nutrient, but more isn’t necessarily better, according to nutrition experts. ⌘ Read more

Chris Minns is taking an uncharacteristic risk with new drug driving laws
The famously risk-averse NSW premier has announced “commonsense” changes to the laws around THC and driving. Not everyone is happy. ⌘ 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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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