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November 20, 2025
The ‘terrifying and humiliating’ role that freaks out Colin Friels
Playing King Lear is the ultimate challenge for the veteran actor.
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November 20, 2025
This hot chicken sandwich is a crave-worthy combo of crunch, salt and tang
This grilled chicken sandwich with bold Old Bay seasoning is a crave-worthy combination of crunch, salt and tang.
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November 20, 2025
Australians have paid $2 billion to help fund Putin’s bloody war. Here’s what that can buy
Two apartment blocks in Ukraine were hit by missiles on Wednesday. Australians are funding the military that fired them.
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November 20, 2025
My Ukrainian neighbours have fuelled my campaign to block Russian oil from Australia
Although Australia has banned Russian oil imports, it’s been easy to get around. But for us, it’s personal.
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November 20, 2025
The private email revealing Richard White’s battle to control sex scandal fallout
The WiseTech Global founder wrote to a federal MP and prominent business leader in an attempt to contain the damage and keep a high-profile...
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November 20, 2025
Amanda carries a taser, mace and a pistol. She’s not a gang member, she’s a US librarian
Amanda Jones spoke out against censorship at her local public library and walked straight into the battle to ban books playing out across th...
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November 20, 2025
Fatigue cracks found in US cargo plane that crashed on takeoff killing 14
New images from an airport surveillance camera show the left engine and pylon separating from the wing just as the plane began to lift off f...
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November 20, 2025
The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals
With some Black Friday sales starting today, we’ve curated a list of the best local and international retailers taking part this year.
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November 20, 2025
‘This will trump 2005’: After a long and winding build-up, the Ashes are finally here
Twenty years ago, England and Australia played out the most gripping Ashes series this century. Brett Lee lived through every twist – and be...
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November 20, 2025
England have a plan. Australia are making it up as they go. This could be an Ashes to remember
The bookmakers have Australia as favourites to retain the Ashes, but their guess is as good as ours. Everyone has something to say, but nobo...
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November 20, 2025
Review: There’s a lot to like about Mitch Orr’s Mediterranean menu at Sydney’s spin-off of The Palomar
The menu leans Middle Eastern and Mediterranean yet still feels very Sydney at the Australian spin-off of The Palomar, the hotel restaurant...
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November 20, 2025
How can I prove I haven’t overstayed in Europe’s Schengen zone?
Every exit from a Schengen country, including those to non-Schengen neighbours, requires a passport check.
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November 20, 2025
Even Albanese’s friends are impatient with his lack of ambition
It will aggravate the PM, but this critique is coming from five angles this week.
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November 20, 2025
What most home owners get wrong about renovating
Many home owners planning a renovation project contact a builder to discuss their ideas, but they’re missing a step.
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November 20, 2025
A 50-year mortgage makes sense … for some
A home loan that outlives you? They may become a necessity – not a choice – for those wanting to own their own home.
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November 20, 2025
Travel quiz: In which country is Merlion Park on Marina Bay?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.
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November 20, 2025
Motels have existed for 100 years. I visited six of the originals
Over the past century, motels have become shorthand for affordable travel both in the US, their country of origin, and in Australia, too.
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November 20, 2025
Mark Latham turns star witness for Peter V’landys’ Racing NSW
The rogue MP’s falling out with the Australian Turf Club has seen him forge an unlikely allegiance with Racing NSW – an organisation he’s sp...
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November 20, 2025
Wallabies coach turns to rookie halfback for France Test
Kalani Thomas is set to become the fifth Wallabies debutant on Saturday, in front of 80,000 at Stade de France in Paris.
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November 20, 2025
From fighting with FitzSimons to rugby peacemaker: The life of Abdel Benazzi
Abdel Benazzi announced himself to Wallabies fans by stomping on the head of Peter FitzSimons. His career since then has restored strong rel...
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November 20, 2025
Damage to the Liberals done, Speakman made a dignified exit
Outgoing Liberal leader Mark Speakman saved the best until last when he gave up on the final defence of his leadership.
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November 20, 2025
Don’t get Ben Stokes angry: Why Australia won’t rile the England skipper
Steve Smith’s plan to keep England’s fiery captain under control this Ashes series is derived from the Australian team’s knowledge that rili...
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November 20, 2025
Body-cam footage shows police coaching a father who murdered his family. As a psychologist I’m enraged
Weeks before Rowan Baxter murdered his former partner Hannah Clarke and their three children, he was visited by police who appeared to offer...
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November 20, 2025
Neo-Nazi leader Joel Davis arrested by AFP at Bondi
The National Socialist Network leader, who led the anti-Jewish rally outside parliament, is now in custody.
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November 20, 2025
Steve Smith dishes out a brutal response to Monty Panesar’s sandpaper sledge
The former spinner urged England players and British media to target Smith for his role in the ball tampering scandal, but was treated with...
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November 20, 2025
Mark Speakman resigns LIVE updates: Kellie Sloane frontrunner to lead NSW Liberal Party as Speakman steps down
After days of speculation Mark Speakman is set to stand down as NSW Liberal leader.
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November 20, 2025
‘Final blow’: Speakman quits as NSW Liberal leader after MPs abandon him
NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman has fallen on his sword after he lost “credibility” among his colleagues.
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November 20, 2025
Raise GST, scrap tax cuts to save economy: IMF
The International Monetary Fund has urged the federal government to go bold on tax reform to help lift the nation’s economy.
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November 20, 2025
Michael Clarke selling his luxe Vaucluse home after $20m purchase
The former Test cricket captain is selling the home he bought for $13 million, with hopes from the high teens to early $20 millions.
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November 20, 2025
The truth of Trump’s terrible November? His weapons are losing their potency
In a disastrous month, the US president has repeatedly shot himself in the foot with his insult gun, and his old MAGA allies have turned the...
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November 20, 2025
‘What would Warnie do?’ Joe Root, a bottle of tequila, and the night Warne took his last wicket
Shane Warne, Joe Root, Michael Vaughan, an orange, and tequila. It sounds like the start of a joke, but was it, in fact, the beginning of Ba...
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November 20, 2025
Dates with Nathan Cleary, retiring early and body-image issues: Inside Mary Fowler’s tell-all
The Matildas star’s book is packed with revelations, from a challenging period at French club Montpellier to her first date with NRL star Cl...
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November 20, 2025
What Australia’s political chameleons can learn from this Madagascan reptile
It seemed Australia had stopped the turnstile of short-term political leaders, but here we go again.
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November 20, 2025
Want to live well in old age? Look after the grandchildren
Caring for children could hold the key to a longer life for older adults, new research reveals, although there is a catch.
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November 20, 2025
Australia beaten by the Turks. Don’t mention the war
Australia has a long history of being defeated by determined Turks. And now, in the age of climate change, it’s happened again.
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November 20, 2025
This Bluesfest is a dudefest. Of 35 acts, just five are women
I scrolled down the line-up page, excited to find any female acts. I kept scrolling.
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November 20, 2025
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files after fighting it for months
The US president bowed to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts.
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November 20, 2025
Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener
Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will debut for Australia in the first Ashes Test in Perth.
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November 20, 2025
Clash in court over key evidence in Alan Jones case
Prosecutors have been unable to review the former broadcaster’s phone records due to an unresolved argument over whether his devices were il...
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November 20, 2025
Why everyone is getting sick in November
Unseasonably high flu cases are leading to an uptick in visits to NSW emergency departments while COVID continues to increase heading into t...
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November 20, 2025
Church leaders accused of child abuse cover-up named in parliament
A youth group leader at the popular evangelical church was accused of child sex abuse. He is now deceased.
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November 20, 2025
Fresh off a Dally M-winning season, Roosters captain extends deal to end of 2027
News of Tedesco’s one-year extension came on Thursday, an hour before the skipper was to front the media alongside recruit, Daly Cherry-Evan...
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November 20, 2025
Donald Trump is in a rage as the Fed flies blind
The US president’s quest to take control of the US central bank is not going exactly to plan.
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November 20, 2025
Bruno and Otto are identical twins. They’re also among Australia’s top weevil experts
Bruno and Otto Bell grew up in Tasmania obsessed with the natural world. They’re now renowned entomologists, specialising in weevils.
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
This story made Scarlett Johansson cry. It was time to keep a 28-year-old promise
Delaying her directorial debut was no longer an option when the Hollywood star read Eleanor the Great.
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November 19, 2025
Scientists say it is millions of years old. But what is the point of kissing?
It’s the stuff of romance novels and romcoms from Jane Austen to Bridget Jones, but a new study says it’s been around for at least 16 millio...
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November 19, 2025
Turkey to host next COP UN climate conference: reports
Turkey is reported to be the victor and will host the flagship United Nations climate change conference next year, beating a rival proposal...
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November 19, 2025
Ethan grew up playing rugby league. He is now a world champion tumbler
Tumbler Ethan McGuinness won his second world championship this month but not without a myriad of issues to overcome.
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November 19, 2025
‘Barrage of gunshots’: Three Sydney drive-by shootings in four hours
Three shootings in four hours have continued Sydney’s ongoing spate of gun violence and drive-by shootings as police investigate links with...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025