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January 9, 2026
From a ‘seaming viper’ that got Travis Head, to the MCG’s two-day stinker: The best and worst of these Ashes
It was hardly a vintage series, but there was still much to celebrate – and plenty to poke fun at – over the past six weeks.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 9, 2026
I gave up drinking a year ago. This is what it did to me
It started out as a month-long experiment to go without a drink after another fuzzy start to the new year. What followed exceeded expectatio...
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January 9, 2026
Why this Sydney office block should make you feel like dancing
John James, the 94-year-old architect behind the Reader’s Digest building in Surry Hills, visits the site that was both the peak and end of...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
‘My everything’: Matildas star heads home following mother’s rare cancer diagnosis
The Australia and Arsenal star announced the news via her Instagram account, saying she was in shock.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Vance says ICE shooter may have been ‘sensitive’, shames media over coverage
Minnesota state police, meanwhile, say they have been cut out of the investigation into Renee Nicole Good’s death, which will now be carried...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Victoria bushfires LIVE: State faces ‘catastrophic’ conditions; Fires continue to burn at Longwood, Thologolong
Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the wor...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Fire rips through multiple superyachts in Mosman marina
Emergency services were called to the large blaze Mosman marina, at the southern end of the Spit Bridge, shortly before 3.30am on Friday.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Golden oldie: Starc claims his place in history as a 35-year-old champion speedster
A slew of statistics and records confirm what we already knew: Mitchell Starc’s recent form is some of the best seen from a veteran fast bow...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
My flight home from Europe was cancelled. How can I get compensation?
I lodged a claim and was told the Australian office would process payment. They now say only the Paris office can deal with this and are ign...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Will towers rise above the new Woollahra station? We’re about to find out
Geotechnical assessments at the Woollahra site signal work is ramping up to meet an ambitious timeframe for construction to start next year.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
The kangaroo colony standing in the way of 482 new Sydney homes
A plan to build 17 residential buildings on a car park and block of land has angered residents in this Sydney community.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
To make sense of the Venezuela attack, look to the hotter heads around Trump
Perhaps the key to the Venezuela puzzle is to remember that Trump’s administration is made up of divergent factions. When it acts it is beca...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
England will not change until this arrogant regime is dismissed
The self-styled three wise men of English cricket – Brendon McCullum, Rob Key and Ben Stokes – turned out to be the Three Stooges. It’s time...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
On wheels or water, Ruby Trew was destined for gold
The 16-year-old Olympic skateboarder has set her sights on surfing, too, at the LA Games. Her surfing prowess began riding the “beginner” wa...
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January 8, 2026
The Good Food Guide to a summer road trip to Newcastle
From fried chicken burgers to spit-roasted pork tacos and sour cherry pain suisse, Newcastle’s food scene can’t be conquered in a single wee...
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January 8, 2026
Hydration trackers and electrolytes: How much water do we really need?
The market for hydration products and electrolyte supplements and sports drinks is growing. But nutrition and exercise experts say there are...
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January 8, 2026
The 26 things every traveller needs to know about travel in 2026
Trust us, this year there’s a lot to know – and all of it is right here in this essential guide.
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January 8, 2026
Has Rachel Ward ‘let herself go’? No, she just looks her real age
The actor appeared on social media unfiltered, and the internet melted down. What’s wrong with ageing naturally?
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January 8, 2026
Travel quiz: Which city has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s biggest?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.
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January 8, 2026
Albanese has lost face and given ground. Ley should follow suit
The opposition leader’s approach, so far, has been combative. She should take this win on the Bondi shooting royal commission graciously.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Harry Brook on last warning after pre-Ashes altercation with nightclub bouncer
The England vice captain was fined around $60,000 for the incident, which happened in Wellington during England’s white-ball tour of New Zea...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Australia’s summer bares its teeth as the heat is unfurled from the west
The worst heatwave since 2020 began in the far west and has yet to leave the east.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
England never recovered from Perth, and neither did this Ashes series
It’s been a dizzying series in many ways, comprising some moments of champagne cricket but many more of poor stuff that spoke to England’s r...
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January 8, 2026
Anthony Albanese bows to intense pressure, announces royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion
For three weeks, Albanese has withstood calls for a federal royal commission from the Jewish community, lawyers, business figures and sports...
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January 8, 2026
A heartfelt farewell to end one of the most meaningful careers in Australian cricket
Few players are as warmly liked throughout international cricket as Usman Khawaja, and fewer still have crossed so many barriers and borders...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Ashes player ratings: The stars, standouts and those with reputations in tatters
We rate every Australian and Englishman to take the field in another emphatic series win for the home side.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Two into No.1 can go: Ponga says he and Walsh can coexist in Maroons team
The two star fullbacks have traded the Maroons No.1 jersey in the past few seasons, depending on form and fitness. Kalyn Ponga says there’s...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Why Gen Z is reviving the gentle art of letter writing
Pen pals and “snail mail” clubs are growing in popularity as young people seek reprieve from the endless churn of online algorithms. Ironica...
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January 8, 2026
What Australians read in 2025 – and the one book that ruled them all
Nearly 70 million books were bought, but one viral hit sat far ahead of the pack.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Khawaja out for six in final Test innings as Australia seal 4-1 series win
Usman Khawaja’s fairytale finish at the SCG didn’t quite go to plan, but Australia got home in the fifth Ashes Test to seal a 4-1 series vic...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Two wildly varied reports of the same incident reflect the two Americas of our time
A woman was shot dead, but in the US, it’s imperative to play the politics as hard as possible.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Furious Carse clashes with Weatherald, Head and umpire after another Snicko drama
Brydon Carse was unhappy that Jake Weatherald wasn’t given out caught behind on day five - and he could be under scrutiny for his reaction.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Billionaire Adrian Portelli alleges defects in fitout of $39m penthouse
Billionaire businessman Adrian Portelli’s grand penthouse apartment dreams have turned to a nightmare, as a new video claims.
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January 8, 2026
Who is Teagan Croft? Meet the Aussie star cast as Rapunzel in Disney’s live-action Tangled
Taking on such a beloved role will probably shoot the actress from relative obscurity to mega-fame. So, what do we know about her so far?
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January 8, 2026
Virginia Bell’s role in protest laws under scrutiny as Albanese weighs royal commission
Jewish leaders, including former treasurer Josh Frydenberg, have raised concerns about the mooted appointment of Bell to lead a royal commis...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Who is Virginia Bell, the prospective royal commissioner?
The former High Court judge has been a public defender, a Supreme Court judge, an ABC radio host and performed in comedy on TV.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
Drinking with the enemy: The espresso cup blunder that enraged Tottenham fans
Spurs conceded a last-minute goal to lose 3-2 at Bournemouth - but it was the cup their coach drank out of that was the big talking point.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 8, 2026
The new TVs vying for your living room (and wallet) in 2026
From pencil-thin OLEDs to screens the size of a small car, there are some genuinely impressive displays coming – albeit at somewhat terrifyi...
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January 8, 2026
‘I use it with belief’: Sydney Festival headliner defends show that refers to ‘genocide’
The Crown star Khalid Abdalla says Nowhere is about the desire for a better world for everyone and is not a threat to Jewish safety.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
Game changing weight-loss drugs need to be taken for life, or health benefits are lost
Health benefits gained from using new-generation weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Maunjaro are lost, and weight is regained quickly, on...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
Ashes LIVE: England look to extend lead as Australia prepare to chase victory at SCG
Centurion Jacob Bethell returns to the crease on the final day of the series with England 119 runs in front and two wickets in hand – and Au...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
Loyalty over common sense: Stokes’ decision-making contributed to England’s woe
After contributing scores of nought and one in Sydney, there is the prospect of having to recover once more from a significant injury.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
Sydney’s run of 40-degree days kicks off as heat threatens hospitals
Temperatures are set to soar past 40 degrees for the next three days, straining emergency departments.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
BlueScope Steel knocks back Stokes-led $13 billion takeover bid
Billionaire Kerry Stokes’ business conglomerate, SGH Limited, and its bidding partner, US steelmaker Steel Dynamics, will have to sweeten th...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
Man shot dead by police after almost six-hour siege
Police said the man tried to burn officers with an aerosol can and was attempting to stab tactical police when he was shot dead.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
ICE officer shoots woman dead in dramatic escalation of Trump crackdown
Federal officials claim the shooting in Minneapolis was an act of self-defence. The mayor says he’s seen the footage and disagrees with that...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
The crisis over Greenland is here
The White House is serious about its desire to claim and control Greenland. European officials believe the threat of a unilateral move is al...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
US forces seize Russian oil tanker, risking military clash
The military move represents a dramatic escalation in tensions between Trump and Putin after contrasting moments of warmth and friction over...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
Kellie Sloane can’t beat Minns next time. But she has a winning factor to spook him
The NSW Liberal leader has a strong team behind her, unlike Labor. After Minns, who will lead?
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026