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Best investigations from the Herald
Holding the powerful to account, uncovering truths and delivering in-depth analysis, this is investigative journalism that makes a difference.
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The senator, the ex-PM and the lobby group: Price’s crusade to remake the Liberals
The conservative politics of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has deep roots. Her future is tied to a campaign group that attacks her Liberal colleagues.
- Patrick Begley and Natassia Chrysanthos
- Investigation
- Investigation
What makes Sydney the underquoting capital of Australia
Almost half the time, Sydney property buyers are wasting their time pursuing places they can’t afford, an exclusive data mining project reveals.
- Aisha Dow, Nigel Gladstone, Lucy Macken and The Visual Stories Team
- Exclusive
- Wisetech Global
The controlling mind, the ‘cover-up’ and the critical flaw: Fresh claims against Richard White
A former chief technology officer has made accusations against the controversial billionaire in a wrongful dismissal claim.
- Kate McClymont and Max Mason
- Exclusive
‘He has destroyed my life’: Emma’s nightmare in the heart of the Terzini empire
Maurice Terzini and Emma Addams had plans to take the renowned Bondi Icebergs restaurant global. Instead, she says their three-year marriage has left her broke and devastated.
- Clare Sibthorpe, Eryk Bagshaw and Natalie Clancy
- Exclusive
‘Totally destructive’: Major mental health provider threatens its counsellors
Gino Carrafa has a penchant for extravagant holidays and inspirational quotes. Now his company is threatening therapists after refusing to pay them for months.
- Eryk Bagshaw
- Investigation
Battle stations: The former PM, ministers, and military brass cashing in on Australia’s defence spending bonanza
With billions of dollars in AUKUS spending looming, the rush to join defence industry contractors and advisory firms has never been greater.
- Deborah Snow
- Exclusive
Accused of dummy bidding and underquoting, ‘Teflon’ Josh still rakes it in despite suspension
A show-cause notice served on the star agent has been extended until later this month given the quantity and seriousness of the allegations against him.
- Lucy Macken
The mini casinos making a cash bonanza under ‘hardship’ exemptions
The second most profitable club in NSW is benefiting from a historical loophole that allows it to operate its poker machines during the riskiest hours for gambling harm.
- Harriet Alexander
- Investigation
‘White Australians’ and neo-Nazis: Who’s behind anti-immigration rally
Bec Freedom is organising Sunday’s protest for “Australian heritage” and describes herself as a “freedom fighter”, “nationalist” and “patriot”. But leaked recordings paint a different picture.
- Kayla Olaya
- Exclusive
Gaslit, dismissed and treated as hypochondriacs: The gender divide in iron deficiency
Ignored by doctors for years, Abigail almost died, with one doctor in the end saying she had the blood count of a shark attack or car crash victim.
- Kate Aubusson
- Exclusive
Dubious loan, ‘bully boy’ tactics as costs blow out on Sydney Fish Market
Building costs have skyrocketed since Multiplex won the contract for the new outlet, but with the NSW government unwilling to spend more on the colossal project, it is turning the screws on subcontractors.
- Harriet Alexander
- Investigation
Fury as Sydneysiders build their mansions, then ‘ask forgiveness later’
Some home renovators are sparking battles on multiple fronts, infuriating neighbours, forcing councils to dispatch compliance teams and unleashing court skirmishes.
- Carrie Fellner
- Exclusive
The star footballer, his manager and the explosive claims engulfing their academy
Johnathan Thurston and his long-time controversial manager Sam Ayoub are embroiled in an explosive lawsuit involving a former employee of their organisation.
- Kate McClymont and Chris Barrett
- Investigation
How a cricket bag full of cash helped spawn Merivale’s multibillion-dollar empire
Just how the Hemmes family’s property portfolio has grown from one small pub in 1972 to more than 80 hospitality venues today has long been the stuff of intrigue.
- Lucy Macken
- Investigation
60 tobacconists for every McDonald’s: How Sydney’s streets became consumed by smoke shops
Take a walk down a main street in Sydney and you’ll notice that tobacco is still big business, even with less than 10 per cent of the population now smoking.
- Lucy Macken and Riley Walter
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026
This year’s laugh fest has kicked off, with more than 2000 performers stepping up to the mic. Here, our writers take a closer look
- 10 stories
Hate of origin: Inside football’s most intense rivalry
Essendon and Hawthorn have hated each other for more than 40 years, from some old-fashioned thuggery and a fake drug scandal in the mid-80s to last year’s failed bid by the Hawks to poach the Bombers’ captain.
- 5 stories