South Africa
Oscar Pistorius’ new ‘lookalike’ girlfriend and the battle to shake his dark past
The family of Reeva Steenkamp have been quick to comment on Pistorius’ new relationship, nearly a year after the former athlete was released on parole.
- Ben Farmer
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If the Libs offered more pros, there might be no ‘con job’
I voted for Nicolette Boele in the last federal election not because Paul Fletcher was part of one of the worst governments ever inflicted upon this country, but apparently because I am such a stupid woman I had no idea what I was doing.
- Updated
- Religion
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns ‘in sorrow’ over handling of abuse scandal
Justin Welby had faced calls to resign after a report found he had taken insufficient action to stop a person it described as arguably the Church of England’s most prolific serial abuser.
- Rob Harris
Demands for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over abuse scandal
Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, has been criticised for failing to report John Smyth, said to be the most prolific abuser in the church’s history.
- Rob Harris
‘It’s been brutal’: Prince William says 2024 has been the hardest year of his life
The 42-year-old has spoken with remarkable candour about the personal impact of 2024, during which his wife and his father were diagnosed with cancer.
- Victoria Ward
- Editorial
- Australian cricket
David Warner’s new captaincy shows few serve life any more
The disgraced cricketer will lead the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash.
- The Herald's View
Unable to travel abroad, ‘pariah’ Putin has Xi, Modi come to him
The Russian president received the visitors at the historic Kazan Kremlin. He’s hosting a BRICS summit attended by 30 countries.
- Valerie Hopkins and David Pierson
The South African safari lodge where the animals come to you
This lesser-known, family-friendly lodge provides incredible viewing opportunities thanks to its enviable riverbank location.
- Rob McFarland
Treasury and Chalmers each doing their jobs
Surely it is better that the Treasurer makes decisions based on rigorous analysis by a qualified public service rather than setting policy on the advice or wants of interest groups? Why can’t there be a sensible debate about negative gearing before the media insists on statements ruling “in” or “out” a policy before the analysis is even completed?
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