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Australia news LIVE: Blockade Australia protests disrupt Sydney; global economy at risk of stagflation
Global economic indicators are flashing red with a real risk of stagflation, one of the world’s most senior economists warns. Russia shattered weeks of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital with long-range missiles fired toward Kyiv.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Nigel Gladstone
‘I don’t like being the villain’: Booktopia founder defends company
Tony Nash, the founder of the country’s biggest online bookseller took to the social media platform LinkedIn to respond to an article in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald that delved into the problems the company is facing.
- by Sarah Danckert
Market divided on merits of potential Suncorp break-up
Suncorp shares gained on Monday after the company told the ASX it was a reviewing “strategic alternatives” for its banking arm.
- by Clancy Yeates
‘It’s looking really ugly over time’: Home buyers to pay price as rates rise to stem inflation
Economists warn home buyers may be “burned” as ultra-low interest rates and easy budget policy come to an end.
- by Shane Wright
The honeymoon is over for Slater as pressure mounts for decider
Billy Slater almost always found a way to overcome adversity as a player. Now he must do the same as a coach after Queensland were trounced in Perth.
- by Phil Lutton
Opinion
James Packer
Renaissance men: Packer enlists Hamish Douglass to help spend his billions
This is James Packer’s chance at investment renaissance - a fresh slate, a full wallet and a new inner sanctum of close advisers including Australia’s highest profile and (now) former fund manager Hamish Douglass.
- by Elizabeth Knight
‘We deserve it’: Lyon backs Australia to become world’s best
The veteran spinner believes the Test team has earned the right to reach the men’s summit after learning the hard way how to achieve success.
- by Daniel Brettig
Skip the boring bits, hit a chapter a week, get drunk: how to read Ulysses
My first nibble of Ulysses happened decades ago, and I spat it out, undigested, no doubt making a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp.
- by Keith Austin
From Roe v Wade protests to John Lennon: The top five moments from Glastonbury
After two years of COVID cancellations, Glastonbury returned this weekend in a swirl of joy and rage. Here’s what you might have missed.
- by Meg Watson
Enough of this tin-hat weirdo, Australia needs a new cultural hero
Who made it compulsory to make Ned Kelly cameo in every single Australian novel, poem, or painting ever?
- by Eliza Reilly
Journalist denies campaign to incite prejudice against Chris Dawson
Hedley Thomas was questioned in court about his investigation into the disappearance of northern beaches mother-of-two Lynette Dawson and podcast, The Teacher’s Pet.
- by Sarah McPhee
Exclusive
Gender equality
Mining and construction leave WA with nation’s biggest gender pay gap
The national gap is $40,000 a year for 45-65-year-olds, while female senior executive roles are taking home nearly $100,000 less a year than male counterparts.
- by Timna Jacks and Emma Young
Editorial
Coronavirus pandemic
Lockdown anniversary a reminder we must learn from pandemic
The time has come for a thorough and wide-ranging inquiry into Australia’s pandemic response.
- The Herald's View
Censored and criticised, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is perfect for our times
When I picked up the “other” Bronte’s novel, I did so with resignation and spiritual smugness. This will be hard, I thought, but it will be good for me.
- by Diana Reid
‘Next week will be worse’: Rail union threatens to ramp up industrial action on Sydney trains
The union wants the NSW government to return to the negotiating table with an offer that ensures it will modify the state’s new $2.88 billion intercity train fleet.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Updated
Commuter chaos
Car drives into protest by climate activist group in Sydney CBD
The Harbour Tunnel was earlier blocked by a member of the group Blockade Australia, while other CBD streets were obstructed during a morning of protest.
- by Amelia McGuire
Head knock rules Ponga out, Munster goes for scans
Kalyn Ponga is in doubt for Newcastle’s game against the Titans on Friday night after a second head knock in as many weeks.
- by Caden Helmers
Carsales to raise $1.2b for takeover of US truck, RV group
Carsales.com, Australia’s largest vehicle marketplace, will acquire Trader Interactive for $1.7 billion.
- by Angus Dalton
World’s most widely used drug is spreading further and getting stronger
Increasing legalisation of cannabis and use during COVID lockdowns have raised the risk of depression and suicide, the UN warns.
- by Francois Murphy
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
Russia’s financial lifeline faces a new threat
Russia continues to find ways to sell its oil and fund the war in Ukraine despite the West’s best efforts to strangle its revenues. But a new plan is being hatched.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Metcash shares leap as shop local trend pays off
The IGA operator hiked its dividend and announced plans to invest in a new Victorian distribution centre after posting strong earnings growth across grocery, liquor and hardware.
- by Emma Koehn
Will Lightyear make it to a future where kids want to watch it over and over again?
Twenty-seven years have passed between the respective releases of Toy Story and Lightyear. Movies have changed, and so have our ways of watching them.
- by David Free
Exclusive
Building insurance
Aspiring property tycoon driven out of town by angry creditors
The knives are out in the Southern Highlands for the director of a tiny luxury homes company who demanded large upfront deposits and then failed to complete the projects.
- by Harriet Alexander
Opinion
State of Origin
Fittler’s perfect tactics against fractured Maroons
NSW won in Perth, but the greatest weapon in the Queensland arsenal is the chip on their shoulder; their entrenched need to avenge NSW insults, relish adversity and triumph over injustice. And they will use all of them in the decider.
- by Roy Masters
Kyiv, where citizens are bravely carrying on, is in flames again
Ukraine isn’t merely recovering from trauma. It is well and truly still living it.
- by Anthony Galloway and Kate Geraghty
‘Recent phenomenon’: Albanese doubles down on cuts to crossbench staff numbers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it isn’t the case that crossbench politicians have to do more work than major party backbenchers and so need more staff.
- by Katina Curtis
Analysis
Russia-Ukraine war
Anthony Albanese goes to Europe to talk about Ukraine but with China on his mind
Australians must not dismiss Russia’s war in Ukraine as something that does not affect them.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
Gadgets
Amazon has gone too far as it bids to resurrect the dead
Not content with chasing the elixir for eternal youth, Silicon Valley is now trying to cheat death.
- by James Titcomb
Do you really need the chia seeds? The price of healthy eating
New research reveals some of the most popular diets vary widely in cost. How does yours weigh up?
- by Larissa Ham
Updated
World markets
ASX continues recovery, starts week with 1.5 per cent gain
The Australian sharemarket has made a strong start to the week after Wall Street’s benchmark index recorded its strongest session in two years.
- by Angus Dalton, Stan Choe and Alex Veiga
Minjee Lee finishes second in Women’s PGA
Australian golf star Minjee Lee has fallen agonisingly short in her bold bid for back-to-back majors, finishing equal second at the Women’s PGA Championship in Maryland.
- by Darren Walton
Holland edging towards surprise Test recall in Galle
Australia are edging closer to the surprise selection of Jon Holland as Nathan Lyon’s spin partner against Sri Lanka in Galle.
- by Daniel Brettig
Opinion
Pets
He might be Perth’s most difficult rescue dog, but he’s still someone’s ‘baby’
I waded into the city’s “adopt don’t shop” versus “buy from a breeder” battles and emerged with some great stories of dog life – and some cautionary tales.
- by Emma Young
Charity review after Prince Charles handed suitcase of cash from Qatar sheikh
The Prince of Wales is said to have accepted three cash payments from a former Qatar prime minister totaling more than £2.5 million, which were then handed to his charity.
- by Harley Dixon and Tony Diver
Russia strikes Kyiv as Western leaders meet in Europe
The bombardment was the worst to hit the capital in months, killing one person and injuring six others, including a 7-year-old girl.
- by Oleksandr Stashevskyi
Skyrockets in flight: A moment of genius in Burton’s breathtaking debut
Everything the Blues rookie touched in the Origin arena turned to gold on Sunday night, prompting Latrell Mitchell to declare that Matt Burton can keep the No.4 jersey.
- by Dan Walsh
Better than Joey: Johns backs Cleary to become greatest NSW No.7
Eighth immortal Andrew Johns is backing Nathan Cleary to trump him as the greatest NSW No.7 of all time.
- by Christian Nicolussi
South African police investigate nightclub deaths
Urgent autopsies are being conducted to identify the cause of death of the young people, who were reportedly celebrating the end of school exams.
- by Wendell Roelf
Independents consider disrupting Senate after PM cuts staff allocation
The government could face an embarrassing loss of control of the Senate next month over cuts to independents’ staff allocations.
- by Dana Daniel
State health ministers to ask for crackdown on vaping products at the border
State health ministers will push the federal government to crack down on illicit vaping imports after research found they are serving as a “gateway” to cigarettes.
- by Dana Daniel
Australia’s NATO invitation designed to send message to China
European nations have become increasingly uneasy with Chinese investments in military equipment and its desire to control critical infrastructure, forcing the NATO boss to address the issue.
- by Rob Harris
Exclusive
State Parliament
Top public servant contacted by woman who missed out on US trade role
Jenny West requested a meeting and expressed concerns about how she had been treated. Her email was referred to Investment NSW.
- by Lucy Cormack and Chris Roots
Star inquiry: What we heard and where to next
After 36 online hearings, more than 30 witnesses and hours of off-camera deliberations, an inquiry will now determine if Sydney’s Star casino is suitable to hold a licence.
- by Lucy Cormack
New fuel-saving Jetstar aircraft a ‘game changer’ for low-cost flying in Australia
After more than four years of waiting, the all economy class Airbus planes will offer Australian travellers greater affordability and comfort and several new destinations.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
Wage growth
‘Boomer fantasy’: Why fears of 1970s-style stagflation are indeed misplaced
Only a Boomer who hasn’t been paying attention could worry about a wage-price rise spiral.
- by Ross Gittins
Exclusive
Foreign relations
Charles wasn’t ‘specifically’ referring to Australia with republic comment: Marles
The Deputy Prime Minister attended the CHOGM summit in Kigali on behalf of Anthony Albanese and backed Prince Charles to remain as head of the Commonwealth.
- by Latika Bourke
Analysis
Census
Five things you should know about this year’s census
The national survey gives the most detailed snapshot of our society, showing us who we are, where we live and much more.
- by Craig Butt
Exclusive
Public transport
NSW rail corporation ditches rent-free offices for $1 million-a-year CBD tower
The NSW government’s controversial rail corporation is splashing $1 million a year on plush new offices in a Sydney CBD high-rise for several dozen staff.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
McDonald’s in, Netflix out: The new face of Magellan reveals her picks
Magellan’s global equity fund, co-managed by Nikki Thomas, will be a key influence on whether the embattled money manager can turn things around.
- by Clancy Yeates
Patients secluded for more than 20 hours in NSW mental health units
NSW’s mental health units are struggling to balance the care and safety of both patients and nurses amid COVID-19 infections and staff shortages.
- by Kate Aubusson
‘Stats nerd’ Leigh in dream job on the eve of census
Economics academic turned Assistant Minister for Treasury Andrew Leigh says he’s been training for 20 years for this job of overseeing the census.
- by Rachel Clun
G7 in multibillion-dollar pledge to counter China’s Belt and Road initiative
The announcement came on a day that saw the G7 leaders openly mock the macho image of their absent adversary Vladimir Putin.
- by Andrea Shalal
Focused and in form, Kyrgios prepares to light up Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios says Wimbledon’s famously strict dress code may be out of tune with the times, but he’s willing to make a fashion faux pas for the All England Club.
Roe v Wade ruling puts LGBTQ rights in focus at Pride
Pride parades kicked off in some of America’s biggest cities as the Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade ruling cast its shadow over LGBTQ rights.
- by Bobby Caina Calvan
Letters
Letters
Independent MP will now struggle to represent me
It’s hard to know what to make of the kerfuffle surrounding the proposed reduction in adviser numbers for parliamentary crossbenchers
Exclusive
Gender equality
National gender pay gap analysis paints bleak picture for women
The gender pay gap is about $40,000 a year for people aged 45 to 65, while women who reach senior executive roles are taking home nearly $100,000 less each year than their male counterparts.
- by Timna Jacks
In the Herald: June 27, 1968
A bullet-proof enclosure will be built to protect Sirhan Sirhan and possibly the Judge and jury at his trial.
- by Stephanie Bull
State of Origin game two as it happened: NSW Blues v Queensland Maroons
The Blues have forced a State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium next month thanks to a masterclass from halfback Nathan Cleary. Here’s how it played out.
- by Tom Decent, Billie Eder and Caden Helmers
Fittler adamant Kaufusi sin-binning justified despite Queensland protests
The Blues piled on 30 points in as many minutes against an exhausted Maroons after their second-rower returned to the field. But should he have been sent to the sin-bin?
- by Adam Pengilly and Caden Helmers
Opinion
State of Origin
Go west, we’ll do just fine: Fittler makes all right moves with series on line
By the time Brad Fittler got onto the plane for Perth, he had assembled a line-up that turned this State of Origin match into Penrith versus Queensland.
- by Malcolm Knox
So, how do we feel about Brad Fittler’s changes now?
Just as he did in 2019, the NSW coach threw out the playbook after a demoralising game one defeat. And this time he got the same result.
- by Adam Pengilly
Analysis
State of Origin
Talk of NSW demise proves much ado about Nathan
Since the narrow loss to Queensland in game one, there’s been much hand wringing and furious tweeting about the parlous state of rugby league in our fair state.
- by Andrew Webster
NSW 44 Queensland 12
State of Origin
Panthers perfection as Blues demolish Queensland in emphatic fashion
Brad Fittler’s faith in his former side has been vindicated, NSW keeping their Origin campaign alive with a 32-point thrashing of a shellshocked Queensland outfit.
- by Dan Walsh
Did Fittler’s complaints lead to moment that changed Origin series?
Felise Kaufusi was sin-binned at a vital stage of the game as Brad Fittler’s complaints to officials about Queensland slowing down the ruck were taken on board.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Bite the bullet on BBL private ownership or risk becoming second rate, says Khawaja
Usman Khawaja has declared the BBL risks becoming second rate if Cricket Australia does not start planning for private ownership
- by Daniel Brettig
Opinion
Abortion
Abortion should never again be criminalised in NSW
Decriminalising abortion was one of the most important decisions in the history of NSW, and it must be safeguarded forever.
- by Andrew Constance
AMP calls for cap on life insurance commission payments to be lifted
The financial advice sector is calling for commission payments for life insurance to be maintained, despite conflict of interest concerns.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Global economy ‘flashing red’, warns world’s central bank
The global economy is facing a 1970s spiral of low growth and high inflation, the Bank for International Settlements warns, with Australians most at risk.
- by Shane Wright
Explainer
Investing
From Gosling to GameStop, ‘shorting’ is having a moment. But what exactly is it?
Shorting someone of change is pretty clearly a bad thing – but what about “shorting” a company?
- by Millie Muroi
First glimpse at plans for Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo
Design guidelines now on public exhibition give the first glimpse at what planners may have in store for a renewal of the 2.4-hectare site, home of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences since 1988.
- by Linda Morris
Scone meeting to play host to promising two-year-olds
The three-year-olds will take a back seat at today’s NSW feature.
- by Neil Evans
Race-by-race preview and tips for Monday meeting at Scone
Everything you need to find a winner in the featured NSW meeting.
- by Neil Evans
Train services to be slashed by up to 75 per cent during week of industrial action
Workers will implement measures including not driving trains any faster than 60kmh, as part of protected action to protest against safety and work concerns.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Author Frank Moorhouse dies aged 83
One of Australia’s most celebrated but also most controversial writers, Moorhouse lived and wrote about the good life.
- by Tim Barlass
Abortion access in parts of Australia remains ‘very dire’, experts say
Accessing abortion is still a postcode lottery for women across regional Australia despite all jurisdictions decriminalising the procedure in recent years.
- by Carrie Fellner and Charlotte Grieve
‘It’s his mindset’: England young gun names the Wallaby helping him
The England five-eighth revealed his surprising source of inspiration and daily improvement
- by Georgina Robinson
Trump ally Mary Miller calls Roe decision ‘victory for white life’
The congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
- by Jill Colvin
Opinion
Abortion
US abortion case shows we cannot take reproductive rights for granted
The right to an abortion in Australia is legally protected – but that protection depends on a political system that shows bipartisan support for reproductive rights.
- by Rosalind Dixon