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Since the Herald was first published in 1831, the editorial team has believed it important to express a considered view on the issues of the day for readers, always putting the public interest first.

The alleged crime that has horrified Sydney, and the questions demanding answers
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Police

The alleged crime that has horrified Sydney, and the questions demanding answers

A major investigation has already raised two big issues for police and the community to grapple with over the coming weeks and months.

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Sydney’s gay community is rightly hurt and angry. Police should not march in this year’s Mardi Gras
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Mardi Gras

Sydney’s gay community is rightly hurt and angry. Police should not march in this year’s Mardi Gras

Journeys towards justice and equality tend to involve two steps forward and one step back. We are at such a moment in Sydney.

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Transparency on antibiotic use required
Food safety

Transparency on antibiotic use required

The World Health Organisation has identified antimicrobial resistance as one of humanity’s greatest threats.

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A modern odyssey lands us at the dawn of a new moon age
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Space

A modern odyssey lands us at the dawn of a new moon age

As 1969 showed, there is something about a moon landing that lifts spirits around the world – and surely a new moon age dawned on Friday when America returned after 52 years.

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Government should tread carefully on enshrining work from home rights
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Industrial relations

Government should tread carefully on enshrining work from home rights

Any legislating of the right to work from home should be applied fairly.

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Slow motion checkout by Woolworths chief executive a bad look
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Executive shake-up

Slow motion checkout by Woolworths chief executive a bad look

The chief executive of Woolworths, Brad Banducci, is retiring on a bad note with many Australians.

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The latest Star casino inquiry should be open to the NSW public
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Casinos

The latest Star casino inquiry should be open to the NSW public

A second inquiry is to be held into Sydney’s Star Casino. Surprisingly, unlike the first inquiry in 2022, the next round of hearings will not be open to the public.

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Shocking air quality on rail network threatens passengers and staff
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Pollution

Shocking air quality on rail network threatens passengers and staff

Anyone using Sydney’s underground train network system is exposed to poisonous air containing more than twice the safe daily limits for particle pollution - and they’ve have been kept in the dark for years.

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Widespread presence of contaminated mulch underscores need for robust EPA
Sydney asbestos crisis

Widespread presence of contaminated mulch underscores need for robust EPA

The NSW Environmental Protection Agency needs the necessary tools and powers to investigate and prosecute those who ignore the rules.

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Asking the hard questions about COVID school closures
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COVID inquiry

Asking the hard questions about COVID school closures

Of the many responses to the pandemic, few had a greater impact than the mass closure of schools.

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A golden era for employment is coming to an end
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Employment

A golden era for employment is coming to an end

January’s grim jobs figures show the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate increases are now having a substantial effect on the NSW economy.

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