AdvertisementAustralia votesThe crossbench is as big as the opposition. How will parliament actually work?Federal parliament’s crossbench will be larger than the Liberal Party after the Nationals walked away from a Coalition deal.4 minutes agobyOlivia IrelandLivePublic transportSydney train delays LIVE updates: Service disruptions to continue for afternoon commute after live wire falls on train at StrathfieldSydney commuters are facing train delays after a broken overhead live wire triggered a power outage across most of the train network last night. Follow our live coverage.8 minutes agobyRiley WalterandJessica McSweeneyOpinionElectric vehiclesWe talk a big game on electric cars, but Australia is stuck in reverseAustralia is viewed as a nation of early technology adopters. 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It might sound dramatic, but this is the kind of music that feels like it contains all the truths of the world.1 hour agobyGiselle Au-Nhien NguyenandTony WayIsraeli-Palestinian conflict‘History will judge them’: UK takes action against Israel as Gazans wait for foodHours after Australia rebuked Israel for politicising the delivery of food and medicine to civilians, Britain suspended free trade talks with the country and hit West Bank settlers with sanctions.2 hours agobyWafaa Shurafa,Samy MagdyandTia GoldenbergUpdatedWorld marketsASX rises amid bets for more rate cuts; CBA hits record, Mayne tanksThe Australian sharemarket jumped at the open amid optimism for more rate cuts after the Reserve Bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of percentage point on Tuesday.2 hours agobyStaff reportersAdvertisementCourtsTrump hotel was Diddy’s favourite, sex trafficking trial toldThe trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has heard details from his former personal assistant about how the music mogul expected his hotel rooms to be prepared.Today, 12.51pmbyBen SmithAnalysisRussia-Ukraine warTrump is washing his hands of the Ukraine problem, without quite saying itDespite the apparent effort to ramp-up pressure on Russia to agree a ceasefire, Trump once again seems to be letting Vladimir Putin off the hook.Today, 12.18pmbyMichael KoziolDrugs in sportJames Magnussen’s wild doping experiment and the birth of the Enhanced GamesAustralian Olympian James Magnussen details the performance-enhancing drugs he is taking ahead of the first Enhanced Games.Today, 12.06pmbyTom DecentAustralia votes‘The enemy is not the Libs’: Former Nationals leader spoke against Coalition splitMichael McCormack doubted the wisdom of ending the Coalition in a fiery party room meeting where the decision was made to split the parties.Today, 12.04pmbyPaul SakkalandNatassia ChrysanthosStreamingThe Bear is back with a new season. But will you be watching?Welcome back, cousin. The first trailer for season four has just dropped promising more “chaos and turmoil”.Today, 12.01pmbyMeg WatsonOpinionElon MuskMusk turns away from Trump in bid to rescue TeslaElon Musk’s role at DOGE is winding down and his financial support for Donald Trump and the Republicans is being cut back, but the damage has already been done to Tesla.Today, 11.57ambyStephen BartholomeuszLunch withGood food, good craic as bestselling author Marian Keyes gets realLunch with Marian Keyes is a revelation; sex, alcoholism, life and death. Nothing is off the table.Today, 11.51ambyMargot SavilleUpdatedNRL 2025Wests Tigers to grant Galvin permission to negotiate with rival clubsThe Tigers will allow Galvin to open negotiations with prospective teams before the November 1 free agency date, but with conditions.Today, 11.45ambyMichael ChammasandDanny WeidlerWorld golfBryson DeChambeau wants ‘a golf ball that flies straighter’. His nerds are working on itThe self-proclaimed Mad Scientist of golf believes he has the solution to becoming the world number one.Today, 11.40ambyJames CorriganAnalysisEuropa League‘I’m not a clown, mate’: Why winning the Europa League would be Postecoglou’s biggest achievementThursday morning’s Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United feels more consequential than any game Ange Postecoglou has ever managed.Today, 11.30ambyVince RugariAdvertisementPublic transportSydney train passengers urged to stay home as ‘significant’ delays cripple networkPremier Chris Minns has acknowledged the disruptions were “nowhere near good enough” as a power outage caused cascading delays to train services on Wednesday.Today, 11.17ambyMegan GorreyandRiley WalterVale‘A guy who never left the bar’: Cheers star George Wendt dies aged 76The actor who played the affable barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy, was only supposed to have one line: “Beer”.Today, 9.32ambyMARK KENNEDYUpdatedPublic transport‘Delay all non-essential travel’: Commuters warned to expect more train chaosSydney train commuters have been warned to delay all non-essential travel or expect significant delays across most train lines on Wednesday morning as multiple services are cancelled following power supply issues at Strathfield station.Today, 6.33ambyMegan Gorrey,Anthony Segaert,Josefine GankoandEmily KaineAnalysisPublic transportSydney’s commuters are sick of delays regardless of who is to blameCommuters do not look for scapegoats. They just want the trains to run, and on time.Today, 6.12ambyAlexandra SmithExclusiveBrumby cullAfter the cull: How Kosciuszko is slowly stirring back to lifeAfter the NSW government adopted the controversial policy of shooting wild horses from the air, the alpine national park is beginning to recover.Today, 5.50ambyNick O'MalleyTrading and draftingWhile clubs are being cagey about their mid-season draft plans, one Tiger cub looks a certaintyAFL clubs get a chance to add new players to their list at next week’s mid-season rookie draft, but not all will take it. Those with a spot to fill are now scouring the country for diamonds in the rough.Today, 5.30ambyPeter RyanandMichael GleesonAustralian TVThe ‘nonsense’ that became a cult game show even border security guards loveIt was a low-key show with high-stakes drama, now Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee is back.Today, 5.30ambyLouise RugendykeConcussion crisis‘We don’t know’: The harrowing question facing footballers from the AFL to the bushFootballers involved in one of football’s most violent country grand finals wonder if their current health challenges are linked to the head knocks they copped across their careers.Today, 5.30ambyPeter HanlonOpinionBitcoinTrump has sent bitcoin soaring. Is it the right time to invest?Driving bitcoin’s recent rally to over $150,000 could be anticipation of an upcoming dinner between Trump and various crypto bigwigs.Today, 5.01ambyJustin LinAnalysisAged care‘Unaffordable’: Why aged care costs are about to skyrocketAustralians in or facing retirement are in for a nasty surprise when it comes to the new cost of aged care being rolled out from July 1.Today, 5.01ambyRachel LaneAdvertisementCBDUnexpected poo emoji lands in a Federal Court judgmentWar criminal Ben Roberts-Smith’s failed defamation appeal brought a legal first in a Federal Court judgment.Today, 5.00ambyKishor Napier-RamanandStephen BrookSydney councilsCouncil fires contractor in synthetic turf saga as costs more than doubleKu-ring-gai Council has torn up a contract to build a much-delayed synthetic pitch, ordering tradies to down tools and pack up as an ongoing dispute heats up.Today, 5.00ambyJessica McSweeneyOpinionJobsAfter 50 years, we’re back to the glory days of full employmentOne factor explains why Labor won the recent election so convincingly despite a cost-of-living crisis.Today, 5.00ambyRoss GittinsHome loans‘Stretch themselves to the max’: The risky property trend that’s backHome buyers were worried last year about interest rates going up again, but they’re starting to change their tune after two cuts.Today, 5.00ambyElizabeth RedmanExclusiveSydney councilsSwimmers left in the cold as council puts ‘hidden gem’ on backburnerPool users will have to wait even longer for a decision on how to reopen Epping Aquatic Centre.Today, 5.00ambyEllie BusbyStreamingGen Z Friends? This new comedy is ‘a love letter to a generation’The creators of Disney’s new comedy Adults grew up on Friends, Broad City and Girls, so it’s only natural they turned to what they knew.Today, 5.00ambyMeg WatsonExclusiveIsraeli-Palestinian conflictStarvation and shelling: A Perth nurse’s view from the ground in GazaFrom the moment this humanitarian nurse from Perth entered Gaza, she said it resembled apocalyptic scenes from a movie.Today, 5.00ambySarah BrookesAnalysisAustralia votesNationals leave themselves exposed in fight that amounts to chicken feedNationals leader David Littleproud said the walkout was over the party’s commitment to improving the lives of people in the regions. But the Nationals will be powerless to improve anyone’s lives without the Liberals.Today, 4.54ambyPeter HartcherAnalysisAustralia votesThe Nationals were once feared. Now they merely stamp their feetThe Nationals once got their way because they argued their corner and didn’t make empty threats. Now the junior Coalition party is reduced to a juvenile outfit.Today, 4.05ambyTony WrightUS politicsBruised and angry, Elon Musk says he will cut back on political spendingRather than a dramatic falling out with US President Donald Trump, the world’s richest man has faded from prominence in the White House. Now he is putting his wallet away.Today, 4.00ambyMichael KoziolAdvertisementNRL 2025Furious Broncos poised to fine Reece Walsh over ‘joke’ punch videoFor the second time in a week, the Brisbane Broncos are embroiled in a social media drama. This time it involves a “joke” gone wrong with their biggest star.May 20, 2025byAdrian ProszenkoHousing crisisAlbanese vowed to build 1.2 million homes. His own agency shows him falling well shortAustralia remains in the grip of a housing crisis and the government’s own independent adviser can’t see an end in sight.May 20, 2025byShane WrightandMillie MuroiPublic transportSydney train delays as it happened: Commuters face chaos as power outage at Strathfield halts services; Transport for NSW defends maintenance of live wiresSydney commuters try to make it home amid the latest round of train disruptions.May 20, 2025byJosefine GankoOpinionColumn 8Shades of nostalgiaAnd sussing-out the Susans.May 20, 2025SketchAnalysisConscious uncoupling comes to Canberra as the Coalition splits upIt was a political break-up for the ages, laden with all the drama and intrigue of a Hollywood power couple’s sudden split.May 20, 2025byMatthew KnottOpinionAustralia votesWhy losing Bradfield would be salt in the wound of the Liberal PartyFailing to hold on to this north shore seat says everything about the NSW Liberal Party.May 20, 2025byAlexandra SmithNight-time economy‘This is ridiculous’: How a row of plants sparked fury in Potts PointA Sydney restaurateur has lashed out at council red-tape after rangers showed up at her eatery to investigate a complaint about an obstructed footpath.May 20, 2025byMegan GorreyScienceAt 2m tall, I’m at greater risk of cancer. An elephant could fix thatWhy aren’t whales riddled with tumours? The answer could help us fight cancer.May 20, 2025byAngus DaltonPutin's RussiaWhat next for Russia? It’s beefing up forces near a future hot spotTents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show an increased Russian presence near one of NATO’s newest members. The Finns insist it’s not a threat – yet.May 20, 2025byJeffrey Gettleman,Amelia NierenbergandJohanna LemolaWorld BoxingA no-show and drug slurs: SBW comes out swinging ahead of Gallen fightIt’s not really a boxing face-off when only one of the fighters attends. However, it didn’t stop Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen.May 20, 2025byAdrian ProszenkoAdvertisementUpdatedAustralia votes‘Stupid move’: Howard lashes Coalition split as Nationals leave Ley to go it aloneThe former prime minister has damned the split that threatens to deepen the differences between the parties.May 20, 2025byNatassia Chrysanthos,James MassolaandOlivia IrelandAnalysisInterest ratesThe Reserve Bank has a special term for Donald TrumpHome buyers will be happy with the RBA’s latest rate cut. But it hides the full threat posed by uncertainty caused by the US president.May 20, 2025byShane WrightNSW floodsThousands without power, evacuation orders as heavy rain lashes NSWThe SES conducted more than 40 flood rescues as flash flooding and intense winds battered the Hunter and Mid North Coast.May 20, 2025byCindy YinAnalysisNuclear energyThe nuclear debate that blew apart the CoalitionNationals leader David Littleproud’s nuclear ultimatum to the Liberals sparked a chain reaction that caused a Coalition meltdown.May 20, 2025byMike FoleyLettersCoalition split will allow the Liberals to modernise their policiesWithout the Nationals’ influence the party can adopt a more contemporary look and feel, writes Joe Weller.May 20, 2025Interest ratesInterest rate cut was nearly bigger as instability fears lingerThe Reserve Bank has cut the official interest rate for the second time this year against a backdrop of what further actions by Donald Trump might bring.May 20, 2025byShane WrightandMillie MuroiNational News LiveAustralia news as it happened: Liberal leader Sussan Ley details ‘disappointing’ split with Nationals; Michele Bullock defends interest rates strategy; Tim Wilson wins GoldsteinRead the national news blog for rolling coverage on today’s top stories.May 20, 2025bySarah McPhee,Charlotte GrieveandAlexander DarlingEditorialUS politicsBiden’s cancer diagnosis reminds us of his true achievementsThe former US president’s cancer has increased speculation about when he first found out about the illness but cannot overshadow his true legacy.May 20, 2025The Herald's ViewUpdatedWorld marketsASX gains after RBA rate cut; NAB, ANZ lead banks higherThe Australian sharemarket posted solid gains on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates for the second time this year, as expected.May 20, 2025byStaff reportersMarine lifeUnderwater footage reveals the terrible cost of industrial fishingMethods such as long lining and bottom trawling are responsible for horrifying levels of bycatch, including nearly half a million threatened blue sharks.May 20, 2025byCaitlin FitzsimmonsAdvertisementAnalysisAustralia votesLittleproud may have ended things, but this break-up was a decade in the makingThe split between the Nationals and the Liberal Party isn’t some temporary break. And it all but guarantees Sussan Ley will never be PM.May 20, 2025byJames Massola