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The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Klimt painting breaks modern art record with $366m sale, but gold toilet ‘America’ gets flushed
After a 20-minute bidding war, the six-foot tall work by the Austrian master became the second most expensive painting ever sold at auction,...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
The five-centimetre difference that spells trouble for Bazball in Australia
Australia is the toughest country in the world to face fast bowling. Will Bazball work here?
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November 19, 2025
Australia’s biggest super funds accused of profiting from Russian ‘blood oil’
As the war in Ukraine approaches its fifth year, smashing the Russian oil sector’s business model has emerged as a major priority for Wester...
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November 19, 2025
French-designed ship is a floating masterpiece cruising our waters
A marina that folds down like the roof of a smart sports car? Here’s a ship where adventure meets luxury, and each is delighted with the oth...
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November 19, 2025
That’s not a coup. This is a coup: The leadership challenge the NSW Libs can learn from
The Victorian Liberal Party managed to change leaders with a minimum of fuss. What’s happening in NSW?
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November 19, 2025
The restaurants cricket-turned-wine guy Ricky Ponting is bowled over by
Aussie cricket great shares his favourite places to eat at home and in India.
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November 19, 2025
I’m 74 and have been single for 30 years, but hope I haven’t had my last lover
Go-Betweens drummer Lindy Morrison talks about love, motherhood and getting older.
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November 19, 2025
‘No shorts, tank tops or flip-flops’: Al Muderis headed for Florida courts
The controversial orthopaedic surgeon was pulled over by police while allegedly speeding in his brand-new grey Porsche.
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Importing Russian oil is pouring blood on troubled waters. It’s time to act
The Albanese government must act to stop super funds and oil companies helping prop up the evil Russian war effort.
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Church leader took his life after explosive child abuse claims: whistleblower
A popular evangelical church allegedly covered up claims of abuse in its congregation. Details of the claims will be revealed in parliament...
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November 19, 2025
Coralie watched her mother descend into frailty and despair. It didn’t have to happen
Older Australians are being denied treatments, dismissed and excluded from decisions about their own care, prompting an urgent intervention...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
The Coalition has done Australia a favour – now we have to decide who we really are
Despite being tagged as a moderate in recent times, Sussan Ley has always been a political shapeshifter, never appearing to come from an ide...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
167 runs in three months: Is Travis Head’s form a concern heading into the Ashes?
Travis Head has pulled Australia out of trouble countless times in recent years. But the side’s No.5 comes into the Ashes without a half cen...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Tattoos, $900 movie tickets and days decorating slippers: It’s a Wicked time to be a fan
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s turn as Elphaba and Glinda comes to a close this week. It’s a second act devotees happily spend a fortune...
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November 19, 2025
Australian home prices set to shatter records in 2026
Lower interest rates and improving incomes are expected to drive property price gains, but only so far.
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Mad, impractical and hugely delayed: Dubai’s World Islands finally open up
More than 20 years on, after being derailed by 2008’s financial crash, the project to build 300 islands resembling a map of the world is gat...
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November 19, 2025
It took a teacher to put CSIRO tragedy in a nutshell: Why would her students pursue science?
I wish I had an easy answer for her – now that the CSIRO will shed 350 research staff.
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November 19, 2025
The beautiful game is a mirror that reflects society. We might not like what we see
The fight against racism feels, increasingly, like a hopeless war of attrition; an impossible battle. But we have to fight on, because admit...
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November 19, 2025
‘Cut admissions in 2026’: The new rules shaking up university entry
The government says university places will grow in coming years, but analysts say that’s unlikely due to major changes in funding.
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November 19, 2025
A White House love story: The very public break-up that has Washington gripped
She was a swaggering reporter. He was a star correspondent. Together they helped shape our understanding of the Trump era. Then they made th...
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November 19, 2025
Anything look familiar? Lleyton and Cruz Hewitt make successful doubles debut
On a balmy Wednesday night in Sydney’s west, Lleyton Hewitt and son Cruz played doubles together. And neither looked out of place.
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November 19, 2025
As the dinner approaches, I keep an eagle eye on my WhatsApp. Who’s going to cancel first?
There’s a new meaning to “cancel culture″ that seems so very 2025.
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November 19, 2025
Liberals want ‘Australian values’ screening for new migrants
Coalition frontbenchers want to focus on values – not race or religion – as they seek to strike a balanced tone while the party bleeds vote...
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November 19, 2025
‘Be kind to each other’: Celebrities, politicians and avid listeners farewell Golden Tonsils
John Laws’ state funeral held to honour the radio veteran reflected the exquisite cross-section of Australians to whom he appealed or held s...
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November 19, 2025
Move on, pub rock: New genre dominates 2025 ARIA Awards nominations
Keli Holiday has set the tone for Australian music’s night of nights, kicking off the 2025 ARIA Awards ceremony at with an electrifying perf...
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November 19, 2025
‘Not post-war Nazi Germany’: Is banning political parties the answer?
Experts agree that banning registration of a political party would not prevent them running in state and federal elections. But some say it’...
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November 19, 2025
80s glam and statement menswear: The best looks from the ARIAs red carpet 2025
In a sea of sheer gowns, corsets and carefully placed cut-outs, this year’s music awards had a few magic moments.
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November 19, 2025
‘Treated differently’: Mary Fowler claims she was given bananas instead of flowers on leaving French club
The Matildas star said her tenure at Montpellier made her consider quitting soccer.
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November 19, 2025
ARIA-nominated musician and Olympian accused of domestic abuse
Folk, roots and soul singer and former sprinter Paul Greene has been issued an Apprehended Violence Order preventing him from approaching a...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Prospecting for profits: ‘Trumpette’ Gina Rinehart’s big tech spending spree
Australia’s richest person arrived at the AI chip prospecting party somewhat later than most, but that hasn’t stopped her from going all out...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Barnaby Joyce stole the show from Hollywood star Russell Crowe at John Laws funeral
It was a who’s who of politicians, media and celebrities at John Laws’ state funeral.
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
I’ve been on a journey of hope and heartbreak that only members of my secret club can understand
My husband and I had for years dodged uninvited inquiries about having kids, to the point where we would avoid certain social situations. Th...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
For good customers, Trump rolls out the red carpet. The rest get a tongue-lashing
By day, the president was shrugging off state-sanctioned murder. By night, he was in his element, hosting a lavish reception for the Saudi c...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Glenn McGrath pulled from ABC’s Ashes coverage at last minute
The fast-bowling great had been earmarked to be a cricket expert on the national broadcaster’s coverage of the Ashes but is a sensational la...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Bears table five-year, $6 million deal for Titan Jayden Campbell
The Perth Bears have tabled a monster deal to the Titans playmaker in a big to nab their first signing.
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
John Laws state funeral live updates: Australian radio broadcaster to be farewelled in St Andrew’s Cathedral service
Follow our live coverage as the late broadcaster John Laws is remembered with a state funeral at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney.
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
Albanese has cut Australia’s COP bid off at the knees; has anyone told Bowen?
Mixed messages from Australia are not making Bowen’s job any easier. But walking away from this fight will weaken the government and harm ou...
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025
$2.5b Nauru deal won’t be made public without court challenge or agreement, says Burke
A secretive memorandum of understanding has been kept under wraps since the deal was inked in August.
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November 19, 2025
Indian refinery pulls Russian oil from Australian petrol amid backlash
The Indian supplier has come under fierce criticism for using cheaper Russian oil to boost its profits, helping Putin finance his war in Ukr...
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November 19, 2025
Meet James, the blind sailor taking on Sydney to Hobart
When James Hunter lost his eyesight in 2015 he started sailing. Now, he’s about to embark on his third Sydney to Hobart race.
The Sydney Morning Herald
November 19, 2025