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The Herald's View

Since the Herald was first published in 1831, the editorial team has believed it important to express a considered view on the issues of the day for readers, always putting the public interest first.

The number of Victorian prisoners reoffending after two years is on the rise.

Jails crowded by men on remand but DV victims still vulnerable

Of the13,133 people in NSW prisons, the sentenced population is 7052 but the other 6081 are on remand – an increase of nearly 37 per cent in just over five years.

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Alarm bells ring over future of hallowed Sydney institution

When news broke this week that the David Jones department store was delaying payments to its suppliers, a wave of panic swept across the city.

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Jodie Gien visits the memorial at Bondi Pavilion, two days after the mass shooting at Bondi Beach.

Liberals must not continue to fray around gun law reforms

Renegade Liberal MPS should be brought back into line on gun laws.

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Cheer up, Australia, we will turn the corner and get to better days

Australians’ confidence in the value of their own finances has hit rock bottom.

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Pauline Hanson said One Nation’s strong performance in the South Australia election was just the beginning.

Pauline Hanson marches past the party that once expelled her

One Nation’s success in South Australia is a singular political moment.

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Rising education costs are increasingly being picked up by grandparents.

Schools principals and the need to discipline unruly parents

Some educator’s email addresses are being cloaked for fear staff will be harassed or abused or that they will be expected to respond instantly at all hours.

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Ezra Burke, pictured with their cat, Patrice, bought a ChatGPT subscription when their NDIS support for psychotherapy was cut, and feels conflicted about using it.

Amid screentime panic, we must help teens where they are looking for answers

Phones and technology are undeniably a problem for teen mental health. But we should not discount how they could be a solution.

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The Matildas celebrate their Asian Cp semi final win.

Matildas show us why it’s time to level playing field for women’s sport

When the Matildas run on the Stadium Australia pitch at 8pm tonight to play in the Asian Cup final, they will be met with a roar from more than 60,000 adoring fans.

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Fuel prices have reached an average of 229 cents per litre this week.

The cost of Trump’s folly is displayed on our petrol bowsers

The Middle East war is spiralling out of control and Australia has no way of knowing how long the oil will last.

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US President Donald Trump.

Australian troops have died for a US lie before. An unhinged Trump wants us to go again

Political leadership is about rising to the occasion, but US President Donald Trump looks in danger of deflating.

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