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January 7, 2026
Bondi victim families plead to Labor MPs on terms of antisemitism royal commission
The families say they will travel to Canberra in the first sitting week to call for an inquiry with the power to examine “all contributing f...
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January 7, 2026
‘May need a few dollars for cricket please:’ Private school head resigns after texting parents for cash
Parents at Newcastle Grammar School claim the former head of primary texted them after hours requesting money to pay for groceries, bills, t...
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January 7, 2026
The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge
Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.
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January 7, 2026
Invisible in the mass of humanity at the beach
Here you encounter society: walkers, surfers, the Lululemon army, homicidal e-riders. You just have to surrender to the ‘beachopolis’.
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January 7, 2026
Dive in, eat out: Eight Sydney swimming spots for your next day trip
From tiger prawn rolls at the beach to riverside burgers, these are Sydney’s best swim-and-snack pairings for a perfect afternoon by the wat...
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January 7, 2026
Melbourne makes New York Times’ 2026 must-visit list
A Formula 1 milestone and a sacred waterfall caught the attention of The New York Times judges in the annual 52 Places to Go list.
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January 7, 2026
Tempted to do a new year body cleanse? Do this instead
With the promise of quick results, detox cleanses are once again all over social media. There’s just one problem – they don’t work and they...
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January 7, 2026
More Aussies are discovering my island paradise, but they can’t change it
I grew up in a place where no building is allowed to be higher than the tallest coconut tree. It remains my happiest place on Earth.
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January 7, 2026
The other travel perk politicians pocket when they go to Canberra
Senator Michaelia Cash has claimed $123,978 over 40 months, or more than $3000 a month, to stay in a home she owns in the nation’s capital.
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January 7, 2026
Former High Court justice in frame to lead Bondi royal commission
The potential appointment of Virginia Bell, which has been flagged by senior Labor figures in recent days, drew swift private pushback from...
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January 7, 2026
‘Grumpy, exhausted and really unwell’: How to cope with heatwave nights
As the first heatwave of the summer kicks in, prepare for sweaty, sleepless nights. After sweltering days, both Melbourne and Sydney will st...
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January 7, 2026
Why Trump’s Venezuela gambit will not change Beijing’s calculus on Taiwan
But it does give China a propaganda win to portray the US as the world’s rogue cop, while positioning itself as alternative global leader.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 7, 2026
I didn’t realise at the time, but it was the last summer I would spend with my little brother
My childhood home abuts a forest reserve called Foxes Lair and I trawled its depths with Seva, my 11-year-old brother, spotting echidnas, bl...
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January 7, 2026
We have seen the future of English cricket. But why did it take so long?
Jacob Bethell, 22 and in just his 28th first-class match, showed his colleagues how to bat with maturity and intelligence. So why didn’t he...
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January 7, 2026
Bethell shines for England but Webster spins Australia to brink of victory
Youngster’s maiden first-class century was the backbone of a gritty England comeback, but three key wickets from recalled allrounder Beau We...
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January 7, 2026
Israeli president’s visit another Albanese headache as Labor members protest
Anthony Albanese is facing internal calls to withdraw his invitation for Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia following the Bon...
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January 7, 2026
An experts’ guide to seven myths of sex therapy
It’s a normal part of life enjoyed by a considerable portion of the population, yet most of us are not good at seeking help with our sex liv...
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January 7, 2026
They came to celebrate a life and avoid controversy. But this Bondi victim’s family had a message
Peter Meagher was a quiet giant among men, a giver, a volunteer, someone who believed in the power of service.
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January 7, 2026
Russia sends submarine to escort sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Ireland
Washington appears determined to seize the tanker after it managed to evade the US blockade of Venezuela.
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January 7, 2026
Socialite Brynne Edelsten faces court over drug trafficking charges
The former wife of late businessman Geoffrey Edelsten is accused of trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine and possessing othe...
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January 7, 2026
Iran hospital raid fuels protest anger as crackdown kills 29
Social media footage showed security forces apparently firing tear gas at the hospital, close to the scene of previous clashes at Tehran’s G...
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January 7, 2026
Melburnians are friendlier than Sydneysiders – except when they drive
Merging in Melbourne is murder: as soon as you indicate, the car beside will almost always speed up to block you.
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January 7, 2026
‘Played the long game’: Bulk-buying habits make Costco more profitable than Aldi
Australians are driving across town to stock up on toilet paper, $6.99 rotisserie chickens and beef mince.
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January 7, 2026
Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed feted at Jewish gala in New York
The Sydney tobacco shop owner was met by FBI agents when he arrived in the US for treatment.
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January 7, 2026
What the mid-rise housing policy means for your suburb
Mega lot development sites, multistorey apartment buildings, and suburban subdivisions are becoming the new norm in Sydney.
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January 7, 2026
‘It was a brutal decision’: Why Alex de Minaur is ditching Davis Cup
The Australian No.1 will sit out next month’s qualifying tie against Ecuador in an attempt to balance his schedule following an injury-plagu...
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January 7, 2026
Hugh Marks intervenes in mid-Test feud between Cricket Australia and ABC
Marks, the managing director of the national broadcaster, rang CA boss Todd Greenberg to complain after the ABC was denied access to an Aust...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 6, 2026
Details emerge as Kidman and Urban finalise divorce
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban revealed their separation last September after 19 years of marriage and two children.
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January 6, 2026
The trick that unlocks pro-level ice-cream at home, plus three ways to spin it
Forget custard bases and dirty pots. Here’s the ridiculously simple, dump-and-stir recipe that guarantees rich, smooth ice-cream at home, ev...
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January 6, 2026
Ashes LIVE: Smith, Webster look to extend Australia’s lead at SCG
After an unbeaten century on Tuesday, Steve Smith returns with Beau Webster on day four aiming to bat England out of the game.
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January 6, 2026
‘It’s not just a normal spike’: Heatwave warning for Sydney
Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees at the weekend as a severe heatwave builds, fuelling extreme fire danger.
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January 6, 2026
Brendon McCullum to be given ultimatum about England team culture
Brendon McCullum’s hopes of remaining England head coach rest on whether he is willing to accept an ultimatum of making major changes to the...
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January 6, 2026
Swiss fire: Crans-Montana authorities admit to safety oversight
Forty people - mostly teenagers - were killed in the horror blaze in the early hours of the new year, with new footage showing the risk was...
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January 6, 2026
Teen fights for life after Sydney house party stabbing
Riot police were called in to disperse dozens of people after a brawl erupted outside the party.
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January 6, 2026
‘Greenland belongs to its people’: NATO leaders tell Trump to back off
European leaders have united behind Denmark amid growing concern over Trump’s claims that he wants Greenland for the US. The Danish PM says...
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January 6, 2026
Four conditions set the scene for catastrophic fire conditions. So far, there’s only two
The mercury will top 40 degrees in Sydney and Melbourne this week in the hottest weather the eastern seaboard has experienced in years.
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January 6, 2026
Travelling to America? Here’s how to protect your privacy in phone searches
US Customs and Border Protection agents have broad authority to look through travellers’ phones, laptops and other electronic devices. Here’...
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January 6, 2026
It’s the ‘biggest’ reality show in the world. But is bigger always better?
YouTube sensation MrBeast is back on TV. He’s still not very good at it.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 6, 2026
This world-famous hike has a curveball that no one talks about
A man dripping in sweat notices me nod with polite alarm in his direction. “Won’t tell you what it’s like,” he says, wheezing. “You’ll turn...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 6, 2026
An end to reclining seat wars: 15 things I want to change about travel
If you could change the world of travel, what would you do? Cheaper Japan flights, comfortable neck pillows – here’s my fantasy wish list fo...
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January 6, 2026
How to cook chook: The expert’s guide to prepping the most popular and economical cuts
The average Aussie eats 52 kilograms of chicken per year, so you may as well cook it right. Here’s how to make the most of budget-friendly b...
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January 6, 2026
How a fix for Sydney Trains’ troubled nerve centre was scaled back months before meltdown
Confidential documents reveal that plans to boost the critical operations centre were curtailed months before the rail network was thrown in...
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January 6, 2026
Paedophiles were handed access to children. The office in charge of stopping this is battling a surge in allegations
The state government has announced an additional $5.5 million over two years to increase compliance activities.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 6, 2026
The Ashes fifth Test day three recap: The fumbling, bumbling moments that sum up England’s miserable summer vacation
If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it a...
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January 6, 2026
Trump’s most evangelical warrior is having a come to Jesus moment
To many Americans, a former MAGA diehard who recently said she believes aliens are demons that have fallen from heaven is now seen as a voic...
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January 6, 2026
What a Sydney budget can buy in the NSW regional property market
The typical house in the city costs $1.75 million, but this stretches to a more premium property further along the coast.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 6, 2026
It’s a common but distressing part of grieving. Here’s how to manage a grief attack
You never really get over losing someone close to you, but some triggers can set the body into a kind of loss-related panic. Learning to dea...
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January 6, 2026
I travel for a living, yet I nearly fell for this common booking scam
In my defence, this particular scam – involving Booking.com – was probably the most sophisticated I have ever seen.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 6, 2026
I love the ocean, even as a sinking, ginger front-rower. Even if the ocean hates me
From Colombia to Portugal, Manly to Wanda - all the broken boards, disastrous first dates and near-drownings with an audience won’t keep me...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 6, 2026