The good and bad of 2024

The good and bad of 2024

I’m not sure about you,but in many ways this is a year I am happy to leave behind.

  • byBevan Shields

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Explaining modern mysteries:How the Herald answers your curly questions

Explaining modern mysteries:How the Herald answers your curly questions

Explainer editor Felicity Lewis reveals how her team tackles the questions you want answered – and some you hadn’t thought to ask.

  • byBevan Shields andFelicity Lewis
As we head into another summer of cricket,I have a confession

As we head into another summer of cricket,I have a confession

One of Australia’s best sport reporters,the Herald’s Tom Decent,is stepping into a significant new role covering the game.

  • byBevan Shields
Meet the people behind our Good Food Guide

Meet the people behind our Good Food Guide

The launch of the Herald’s Good Food Guide is one of the most anticipated events of the year. We talk to the people behind the chef’s hats.

  • byBevan Shields,Sarah Norris andCallan Boys
It’s absurd for US newspapers to not make an endorsement in the presidential election

It’s absurd for US newspapers to not make an endorsement in the presidential election

I certainly don’t think election editorials shift any votes. But I don’t think it’s credible to sit this one out.

  • byBevan Shields
Yahya Sinwar is dead. Good riddance. Now,we brace for what happens next

Yahya Sinwar is dead. Good riddance. Now,we brace for what happens next

The Hamas leader’s death is cause for celebration in Israel,and around the world. No decent person will mourn his loss.

  • byBevan Shields
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Back from holidays with good news to share

Back from holidays with good news to share

It may sound a bit lame,but as much as I love taking a holiday,I enjoy returning to work even more.

  • byBevan Shields
I’ve always had a soft spot for Bill Shorten,a complex character who will be missed in politics

I’ve always had a soft spot for Bill Shorten,a complex character who will be missed in politics

I got to know him during my time running the Herald’s Parliament House bureau in Canberra and have stayed in touch since.

  • byBevan Shields
How a chat in the Herald kitchen led to a book on Ange Postecoglou

How a chat in the Herald kitchen led to a book on Ange Postecoglou

In their (rare) spare time,Herald journalists write some tremendous books that help deepen our understanding of issues,people and events.

  • byBevan Shields andVince Rugari
Inside the Herald’s investigation into sex and sleaze in Sydney’s hospitality industry

Inside the Herald’s investigation into sex and sleaze in Sydney’s hospitality industry

This is how the Herald uncovered allegations of sexual assaults and drug-taking at a top Sydney restaurant group.

  • byBevan Shields andSarah Norris
The Herald’s legal fight to protect the community from a serial rapist

The Herald’s legal fight to protect the community from a serial rapist

This was an overdue win for transparency and accountability.

  • byBevan Shields