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April 21, 2026
Australia’s depending on AUKUS Virginia-class subs. The US says they’re not its priority
Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher, appointed to lift lagging submarine production, acknowledged the construction rate was “still not where it need...
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April 21, 2026
Iran wants to make peace with the US this week – if Trump’s ego doesn’t get in the way
Iran is willing to compromise on its nuclear enrichment program, but it will not agree to is to give up its medium-range ballistic missiles...
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April 21, 2026
Nick Greiner’s parting advice to bring the Libs back from extinction
Liberal elder Nick Greiner was roped in to overhaul the troubled NSW division of the party after its disastrous local government nominations...
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April 21, 2026
Inside the fight to turn this hard-won Sydney land into housing
A tennis facility, a harbourside bowling club and a former youth justice centre would be turned into housing under an ambitious plan.
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April 21, 2026
Lovin’ democracy? You’re probably doing all right, then
Those who aren’t doing well in the economy are less likely to be happy with the way our democracy is treating them. That’s a problem for eve...
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April 21, 2026
HSC advanced maths exodus adds up. But it points to another problem
If one in three students start a course and do not continue, it is a signal that something is not working as well as it should.
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April 21, 2026
The Wallabies will have a stacked back line in 2027. This is why Jorgensen is already excited
The prospect of Jorgensen, Suaalii, Lomax, Crichton and Nawaqanitawase all combining at a home World Cup is enough to excite even the most h...
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April 21, 2026
The nine cities that gave me a terrible first impression
These are the places I really disliked at first, only to realise that I needed to make a bit more of an effort to understand their charms (b...
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April 21, 2026
A major chain cheapie takes top spot in the not-so-great supermarket Anzac biscuit taste test
We blind taste-tested eight Anzac biscuits and found more flunks than slam dunks.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 21, 2026
US-Iran war live updates: JD Vance’s trip to Pakistan for peace talks ‘on hold’; Iran yet to decide on attending; Israeli soldiers punished for destroying Jesus statue
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
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April 21, 2026
Iran talks on a knife edge as ceasefire ticks down
President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance is preparing to fly to Pakistan for further discussions with Iran despite continuing unc...
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April 21, 2026
Baby Reindeer wasn’t an easy watch, but Richard Gadd’s new show is punishing
His first TV show was a monster hit for Netflix. Unfortunately, this six-part series is unrelenting and repetitive.
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April 21, 2026
Premier lashes YouTuber who entered Dezi’s final hideout
Jacinta Allan says the videos are disrespectful, but the creator has rushed to defend his actions in another YouTube video.
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April 21, 2026
‘No one knows the club like me’: Dean Young embraces tough task at Dragons
As a player Young experienced the best of times at St George Illawarra, winning a grand final. As a coach at the Dragons, he’s seen the wors...
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April 21, 2026
Fix the budget with more tax on gas? The world has changed since Pocock’s viral video
A popular campaign to force multinational gas exporters to pay their “fair share” for the nation’s finite resources is missing the new eleph...
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April 21, 2026
There’s a secret to scoring top marks in NAPLAN writing. And it’s easily missed by students
Researchers said a key feature of good writing is downplayed in the official marking criteria.
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April 21, 2026
These salmon got high on cocaine. That wasn’t the craziest part
An alarming rise in waterways polluted with cocaine prompted scientists to wonder how fish might be handling their highs.
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April 21, 2026
Trump is an absolute disaster for the oil and gas industry
The US president has done more than anyone to accelerate the world’s green revolution and pull forward the irreversible collapse of fossil f...
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April 21, 2026
The Kokoda lessons Daly Cherry-Evans will never forget
Daly Cherry-Evans learned a lot about himself on the Kokoda Track before Christmas – and why those lessons will help him prepare for the big...
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April 21, 2026
Laura Byrne worried about one thing covering MAFS. It turned out to be her favourite part
The podcaster wasn’t worried about being able to speak her mind about the controversial show. She was nervous about handling contestants lik...
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April 21, 2026
‘Nuts’: Explosive texts in Rebel Wilson defamation case
The Hollywood actor has been accused in the Federal Court of orchestrating a smear campaign against a film producer.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 21, 2026
‘Star Wars in Australia’: This anti-drone laser system can hit targets the size of a 10-cent piece
The Australian-made laser system is being put on a fast track for use by the defence force as part of a $7 billion spend on drone killing te...
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April 21, 2026
Lions help RA post record $70m profit as Wallabies get good news on star duo
The massive British and Irish Lions tour was always expected to provide a massive financial boost for Aussie rugby. But the result was way b...
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April 21, 2026
Treasury official charged over alleged data breach involving thousands of government documents
More than 5600 sensitive documents had allegedly been accessed and downloaded.
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April 21, 2026
Man snatched from Sydney home in late-night abduction
The victim is believed to be a bodyguard of Sydney rapper Ali Younes, aka Ay Huncho, an alleged member of the Alameddine crime network.
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April 21, 2026
Starmer jeered as Mandelson scandal dials up the dysfunction
A comedian would have struggled to script the prime minister’s earnest pitch to parliament about the scandalous mistake that might cost him...
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April 21, 2026
A day after Flanagan, Ennis the latest coach to part ways with Dragons
As speculation hovered over the future of Dragons coach Shane Flanagan, Michael Ennis was touted as a potential replacement. Now they are bo...
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April 21, 2026
Is takeaway the future of dining? The stats suggest yes, but the hospo industry is adapting
Federico Zanellato of two-hatted LuMi Dining has branched out with a bakery and a fro-yo chain, while Rara Ramen has expanded to the airport...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 21, 2026
US-Iran war live updates: Trump says he won’t be ‘rushed into making a bad deal’; Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan for peace talks with Iran
The Trump administration takes a measured approach to Middle Eastern diplomacy as tensions persist between the United States and Iran. Vice...
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April 21, 2026
Man impersonated Bondi terrorists, unleashed racist rant
A man identified as Zayne McMillan staged a disturbing fake attack scenario at Bondi Beach, simulating gunfire from a public bridge while ta...
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April 21, 2026
Arrest Netanyahu? European moves spark fresh tensions with Israel
European authorities are intensifying legal pressure against Israeli leadership, escalating diplomatic tensions amid ongoing regional confli...
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April 21, 2026
Woolworths used ‘subtle magic’ to mislead consumers: ACCC
The consumer watchdog used the pricing of a packet of Oreos to illustrate its blockbuster case against Woolworths, which kicked off on Tuesd...
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April 21, 2026
High-density housing is coming to this Sydney suburb – but not its most exclusive street
A semi-rural suburb could get towers of up 25 storeys high under a new plan. One estate will remain untouched.
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April 21, 2026
Hitler complaint, rapist meeting boycott: Nepean campaign exposes One Nation dysfunction
Two disputed episodes have exposed the organisational dysfunction and internal tensions within the fast-growing, far-right political party a...
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April 21, 2026
‘You are loved:’ Elijah Hollands’ dad posts heartfelt message
Elijah Hollands, an AFL player approaching his 24th birthday, is currently receiving medical care at a Melbourne hospital following a mental...
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April 20, 2026
‘Horrific act’: Tourist killed as gunman opens fire at Mexico pyramids
The attack happened at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids, leaving a Canadian tourist dead and six people injured, authorities said.
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April 20, 2026
Melrose Place and Starship Troopers star dies suddenly aged 57
Patrick Muldoon came to fame on Days of Our Lives before his career took off when he was cast as a villainous fashion designer on Melrose Pl...
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April 20, 2026
FBI director sues over article portraying him as MIA, problem drinker
The Atlantic magazine said multiple witnesses described Kash Patel’s “bouts of excessive drinking” and reported concern in the US government...
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April 20, 2026
My flight to Europe is cancelled. I’m nervous about accepting the replacement
In the end, I will either find an alternative route or defer my trip. But I feel for those who don’t have a choice about flying – the flight...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 20, 2026
After her sister died, Jessica went for a check-up. Four months later, she was dead
The loss of two daughters in four months has taken Cheryl Webber from Dubbo to the NSW Supreme Court – and placed a spotlight on the medical...
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April 20, 2026
Toying with reality: How Iran turned Lego into an AI weapon
AI studios associated with Iran are turning out catchy videos full of political references and antisemitic themes.
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April 20, 2026
How a $3m oval will now cost this Sydney council $20m
A quarter of Ku-ring-gai Council’s budget for a delayed synthetic field went towards payouts to the contractor it fired.
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April 20, 2026
He’s the most powerful crime fighter in NSW. For him, no one is off limits
The NSW Crime Commission has powers that force people to give evidence in secretive hearings. New boss Stephen Dametto wants to harness them...
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April 20, 2026
Former Woolies boss lists $2.75 million North Bondi investment pad
Brad Banducci is offloading one of his eastern suburbs units to focus on a renovation project.
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April 20, 2026
Former league star Phil Blake sues club over sacking as coach
The 1980s try-scoring whiz claims he was wrongfully terminated by Shute Shield strugglers West Harbour Pirates and has taken action in the N...
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April 20, 2026
First look at legendary Leichhardt restaurant Grappa’s upmarket spin-off at The Rocks
After 27 years, the family opens a second Italian restaurant with handmade pasta, salt-baked fish and a space nothing like the Neil Perry ve...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 20, 2026
NSW Liberal leadership aspirant Alister Henskens loves pelvic floors
After being demoted in Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane’s January reshuffle, it looks like Alister Henskens is spending his extra time engagi...
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April 20, 2026
The world’s 10 most beautiful libraries every book-lover should visit
From Trinity College to Tianjin, these are the world’s most extraordinary reading rooms.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 20, 2026
Prince was my first musical obsession. Ten years after his death, I still mourn his extraordinary talent
The impact Prince had on several generations of musicians and music fans is virtually unparalleled. He’s the reason I became a music journal...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 20, 2026