Australia

AFL round 22 teams, expert tips: Naughton, Weightman and Wardlaw return for Bulldogs, Roos clash

The Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Kangaroos have named their sides on the eve of round 22.

Hip hop artist-turned-novelist wins Miles Franklin award

Malaysian Australian author Omar Musa has taken out the Miles Franklin Literary Award with his second novel, Fierceland, set between Malaysian Borneo…

Young woman killed in horror crash

A young woman has died and another is fighting for life after a car was split in two in a high-impact crash in Adelaide.

The rise in One Nation popularity is scary

The visit of Pauline Hanson to Victoria and the naming of One Nations’ state candidates has drawn strong reaction from readers.

Australia's coach says no tour match ahead of India Test series

Australia's Test side will opt for a training camp rather than tour matches when they play India in a five-match series next year, according to coach…

Woman dies, child injured in three-car crash north of Cairns

Five people were taken to hospital after an allegedly stolen LandCruiser slammed head-on into two cars before the driver fled.

Hawks' Wizard looking to pull off Coleman medal shock

Swans recruit Charlie Curnow remains the frontrunner to win this year's Coleman medal for top goal-kicker, but the 170cm Nick Watson is still a…

Best of cartoons, August 6, 2026

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Cartoons of the week

The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board.

Police treating alleged firebombing as act of terror

Federal Police are treating the alleged firebombing of a Greensborough defence manufacturer as an act of terror.

Chef confronts alleged armed thief

Our five favourite five-bedroom luxury homes for sale right now

As multigenerational living becomes popular and children stay at home longer, extra bedrooms can be a useful feature, while investors could get a…

The best public schools for HSC English, ranked

Castle Hill High’s average mark for English outperforms some selective schools. Search the list for your school.

Young people are struggling like never before. These films ask why

This year’s MIFF explores the stories behind the shocking statistics on youth mental health.