This painting of some apples changed the art world: but why?

A treasured artwork by Cezanne, currently in Melbourne awaiting the NGV’s next blockbuster exhibition, shows why the artist is so revered.

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Adani loses billions of litres of water in Federal Court decision

It comes as Queensland authorities have confirmed two investigations into alleged environmental concerns at the Carmichael coal mine.

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West’s sanctions have little bite with Belarus’ increasingly brazen Alexander Lukashenko

Western nations last year imposed economic sanctions and visa bans on some Belarusian officials but they did nothing to deter Lukashenko, whose recent attacks against civil society show an utter neglect for international law.

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Are AFL players being as honest as they should be about head knocks?

While players are more aware of the long-term impacts of concussion, whether they are disclosing all they should after an on-field hit remains debatable.

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Police investigation into alleged Parliament rape close to going to prosecutors

Police investigating Brittany Higgins’ allegation she was raped in Parliament House in March 2019 are close to handing a brief of evidence to prosecutors.

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Big-spending budget aims to get Melbourne out of the COVID-19 doldrums

The City of Melbourne will be more than $26 million in the red in the coming financial year, as it prepares a big-spending budget aimed at stimulating the city’s economic recovery.

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‘It’s absurd’: Italian seaside residents hit with bygone feudal tax

Locals in San Felice Circeo, a picturesque town between Rome and Naples, have been told they owe thousands of euros as a result of a medieval levy long forgotten.

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Blowing off steam: China wants commodity prices to tumble but its hands may be tied

China can issue as many threats as it likes but it can’t do much about the underlying fundamentals of supply and demand for commodities like iron ore without risking self-inflicted harm.

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Investigation finds Bolton ‘exacerbated’ nightclub incident

Richmond and Shai Bolton will donate $20,000 to an organisation that runs workshops on “healthy masculinity” after an AFL investigation found the star made a nightclub fight worse.

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Australian rock royalty Let It Be

Five deades since one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most famous albums was released, an Australian group pays tribute to the Beatles.

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The bright young things have lost interest, but there’s more to say on one of the budget’s very big deals

The government told us it was spending big on aged care. Problem solved. Sorry, not so fast.

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Saints’ premiership window opens in 2022: president

Saints president Andrew Bassat has sent a letter to members saying the club’s premiership window was likely to open in 2022, as a club great takes aim at high-priced recruits he says may have “full bellies”.

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How the pandemic has changed attitudes toward wealth

Even for the wealthiest, the coronavirus crisis challenged the notion that money could buy anything.

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Tomic beaten by 16-year-old in Roland Garros qualifiers

Bernard Tomic’s French Open campaign was over before it started, beaten by a 16-year-old ranked 1064 in the world.

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First Nations slam ‘secretive’ Victorian government water grant

A gift of valuable irrigation water granted exclusively to farmers by the Victorian government ignored claims by traditional owners.

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Seven reasons why you really do need a holiday

Travel plans may still be in doubt, but persevere with booking a holiday if you can – it’s not just an indulgence, it’s vital for good health and psychological wellbeing.

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India considers relaxing COVID limits, even without enough vaccine

Experts also widely caution that India’s official numbers severely undercount new infections and deaths because of a lack of testing in a developing country of 1.4 billion people.

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Hazardous surf causes south-east Queensland beach closures

Some beaches close in south-east Queensland because of rough surf conditions.

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Best of cartoons, May 25, 2021

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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What are the new coronavirus rules for Melbourne?

From masks indoors to tighter visiting rules, this is your guide to the Victorian government’s new coronavirus social distancing restrictions.

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Scott Morrison faces factional infighting as four sitting MPs confront preselection challenges

Behind the preselection moves is a shift in factional alliances within the NSW division as conservatives work with some of the moderates against the party’s “soft right”.

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ADHD creators spreading awareness on TikTok, social media

Many women and people of colour are only now learning, after years or even decades of difficulty, that they may meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, thanks in part to a wave of creators on social media trying to spread awareness.

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‘Tip of the iceberg’: Crown inquiry gets very dangerous, very quickly

Crown Resorts must have abandoned any hopes that Victoria’s royal commission into its sprawling Melbourne casino will be relatively painless.

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Queensland girl’s death ruled as homicide two years later

She was found dead by a Mount Cotton neighbour who had been asked to check on the girl while her father was away.

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Hamilton is coming. Here’s how to give it your best shot

This is what you need to do to be prepared to see the smash Broadway musical when it comes to town.

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Revealed: Facebook’s tax bill in Australia just $20m

Facebook shrugged off COVID-19 to grow revenue, but paid just $20 million in tax after funnelling over $500 million to an offshore subsidiary.

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Tuomy confronts his darkest moments on stage and survives, and thrives

First-time playwright Michel Paul Tuomy has put his two decades wrestling with schizophrenia into a new play at La Mama.

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Perth’s young female doctors scared to report bullying or even take maternity leave

Nearly three-quarters of female doctors feared for their job prospects if they reported bullying and harrassment; 40 per cent worried about maternity leave.

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Samoa in crisis as elected leader locked out of Parliament

Prime Minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mata’afa and her supporters showed up at Parliament on Monday to form a new government, but were not allowed inside.

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Holman tackle, Plowman bump bans to be appealed at AFL Tribunal

Three players will challenge suspensions handed down by the match review officer, with Gold Coast player Nick Holman’s appeal to serve as a test of the AFL’s crackdown on tackles that damage the head.

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Global corporate tax rate edges closer as Biden shifts target

The US has lowered its proposed global minimum corporate tax rate to 15 per cent, making it more likely it will win support from other large economies.

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‘I love my children to death’: Campaign celebrates Victorians who support LGBTIQ+ relatives

Zay Canters has come out twice to their parents, first as a lesbian at 23 and five years later as gender fluid. Now the family are part of a major campaign promoting pride, respect and equality.

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From the Archives, 1973: Bob Fulton a real champion

We remember the the late Bob Fulton with the Herald’s report of the “brawling, bruising” 1973 NRL grand final.

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Climate change fuels a very cold war for control of the North Pole

As Arctic ice melts, Russia is building military capacity in the far north, becoming the first military to act on the strategic implications of climate change.

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Dani Laidley faces new charge after alleged breach of court order

Former AFL coach Dani Laidley has faced court after being charged with breaching a court-imposed order.

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Let the countdown begin: could Buddy kick his magical 1000th goal this season?

Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin needs only 37 more goals to reach 1000 career goals - a milestone that even neutral AFL fans are desperate to see him reach.

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‘Won’t rebuild itself’: Skilled worker exodus a fresh threat to events industry

Skilled events workers hit hard by the end of the JobKeeper wages subsidy may be permanently lost to the ailing sector, putting at risk its ability to recover from the pandemic.

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Government makes no promises as it looks for mRNA producers

The Australian government has asked biotechs to submit comprehensive pitches to set up mRNA vaccine manufacturing onshore, but there are no guarantees it will end up funding the proposals.

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Independent board review to address Nuix investor concerns

The Nuix board has set up an independent sub-committee to address investor concerns about its disastrous float by Macquarie Group and promised it will appoint more independent board members. 

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Busted: Florida high school photoshops girls’ chests in yearbook photos

Girls who discovered clumsy modesty edits in the Bartram Trail High School’s annual magazine said the alterations made them feel sexualised and ashamed.

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WA farmer killed in light plane crash ‘an experienced pilot’, friends say

Several people immediately rushed to help Trevor Badger, whose light plane crashed on a paddock of his property in WA’s Great Southern region.

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Apple’s colourful iMac reminds us that desktop computers exist

An ergonomic desktop setup is the obvious choice for working from home, but the new iMac is one of the few that really catches the eye.

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Two ‘likely’ COVID-19 cases emerge in Melbourne

Victorian health authorities say there are two ‘likely positive’ cases of coronavirus in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

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Brisbane Airport system down, flight delays expected

Passengers are having to go through a manual process to check in while systems at the Brisbane Airport are down.

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Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with PGA Championship triumph

Phil Mickelson has won the PGA Championship by two shots to become the oldest major winner in history.

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Olli Hoare beats Stewart McSweyn, makes claim for Tokyo

Australian 1500m runner Olli Hoare has beaten his Australian rivals, including national record holder Stewart McSweyn to almost make certain of his place on the Olympic team.

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This sprawling celebration of all things abnormal is a wild ride

Yumi Umiumare’s distinctive antipodean take on the art of Butoh combines avant garde cabaret, queer performance art, punk theatrics and a kind of gritty burlesque.

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NSW’s Origin hopes suffer blow with Crichton, Radley facing bans

The NRL levelled 15 charges from Saturday’s games and two Roosters in Brad Fittler’s plans for NSW’s Origin campaign were on the list.

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WA’s top public health officials to face national watchdog in the wake of Aishwarya’s death

Two of Western Australia’s most senior health executives will be referred to the national medical watchdog for an inquiry over the death of seven-year-old Aishwarya Aswath.

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King Lear, ultimate in narcissistic male leaders, played by a woman

Evelyn Krape joins the ranks of women playing the ultimate tragic role, King Lear, and there’s never been a better time to put regal toxic masculinity on stage.

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