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April 28, 2025
Investors beat first home buyers to $1.68m Lindfield sub-penthouse
Two parties registered for the spacious luxury home with a rental return of $1300 a week and south-facing leafy views.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 28, 2025
Trump’s billionaire oil industry donors aren’t getting what they wished for
Donald Trump urged the US oil industry to “drill, baby, drill,” but his tariffs sank the oil price and could reduce, not increase, US produc...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 28, 2025
Not so pitch perfect: Young voice concerns (and it’s not just the cost of living)
We spoke to 20 voters aged 25 and under about what they think of this election, the big issues and their hopes for the future.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 28, 2025
Lidcombe to Leichhardt: Why Galvin never lost the love, even if his teammates did
Sitting in the rundown dressing rooms - even with recorders under his nose and his contract saga still hanging in the air - Lachlan Galvin c...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 28, 2025
Self-care for four-year-olds? The rise of pre-teen beauty therapies
As the “Get ready with me” trend goes into overdrive on TikTok, some skincare therapists are sounding warnings about the potential for long-...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 28, 2025
One Sydney council’s novel bid to stop shopping trolley dumping
Councils have tried impounding and shredding trolleys to clean up Sydney’s streets. An accessory loved by grandmas and car-free shoppers cou...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 28, 2025
Bondi Junction Inquest LIVE updates: Hero cop among witnesses to give evidence in first week
The month-long inquest into the Westfield Bondi Junction attack begins on Monday. Joel Cauchi killed six people and injured a further 10 bef...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Anthony Albanese v Peter Dutton leaders’ debate reaction
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The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Has he finally realised Putin is playing him, or is Trump just blowing in the wind?
Trump’s comments after meeting Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican marked a shift in tone. But the US President is prone to adopt the rhetoric...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
MLC building is on the heritage list but part of it might be razed
Developers have lodged plans to demolish a section of the languishing North Sydney office block for a 22-storey tower.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
From first to worst: Can the Panthers still make the NRL finals?
“We’re all waiting for the Panthers to click, and it’s just not happening … time is starting to run out.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Twiggy branches out with VIP plus-one at society shindig
When Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest stepped out at the Time 100 Most Influential People Gala, it wasn’t his clean-energy credentials that drew atte...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Which jobs pay enough to save for a Sydney house deposit
After a decade of saving, even many higher-paid professionals would be short of their goals as property prices rose out of reach.
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April 27, 2025
Price tag for opening of Parramatta Powerhouse edges towards $50 million
The museum has locked in three major artists for its opening program, including a British stage designer associated with U2’s Las Vegas conc...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
What fuelled Dutton’s rise is now derailing his bid to be PM
The Coalition’s campaign has been plagued by mistakes and missteps. But the leader’s looseness has compounded any strategic flaws.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
How HECS debt burdens will shape Labor’s final-week pitch
Labor will target millions of younger voters by pledging to slash student debt in a final push for power at the federal election this Saturd...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Voters’ unasked question: Which party do I want deciding wages policy?
For an election dominated by cost-of-living sloganeering, neither Labor nor the Coalition has bothered to utter a word on wages.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Beefy to buff in just 10 weeks: What it’s really like to do the Fast 800 diet
Following a strict weight-loss program, Michael Bachelard endured twitchy legs, the fear of bad breath and constant cravings to shift his la...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Flying with family or friends? Here’s why you might end up seated apart
There are times when an airline must rearrange seating at short notice. That can mean losing your pre-booked seat of choice.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Seven sneaky ways America squeezes tourists for every cent
Head to the States and you can expect to encounter a barrage of charges, fees and tricks that even Trump would consider a little excessive.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Liverpool wins Premier League for record-equalling 20th top-flight title
Liverpool sealed the Premier League title in style on Sunday with a 5-1 win against Tottenham.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
From Trump’s phone number to the price of eggs, our experts give their final debate verdicts
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the odd claim that Donald Trump does not have a mobile phone, but he was much closer to guessing the pr...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Welcome to Country at sports games ‘divides the country’, says Dutton
The opposition leader’s comments represent a hardening of the Coalition’s position after it pledged to wind back federal spending on Welcome...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
I’m an election lover, but in Australia, they just come along too often
Australia is one of only six democracies in the world with three-year parliamentary terms. It’s time for a change.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
It took just eight minutes for Lachlan Galvin to win back the Tigers faithful
He was booed, as expected, but the boom No.6 was soon drawing cheers after combining with Jarome Luai to set up the opening try.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Five charged over field-side brawl at under-7s football game
At least five adults were involved in the incident, which occurred just before midday on Saturday.
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April 27, 2025
Australian surf stars Nichols and Robinson stun on home shores to ring the bell at Rip Curl Pro
Isabella Nichols and Jack Robinson have made it a double triumph for Australia with thrilling victories in the Rip Curl Pro finals at Bells...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
‘Stop killing women’: Hundreds rally in protest after Audrey Griffin’s tragic death
Attendees carried signs reading “stop killing women” and “girls just wanna be safe” to protest violence against women and demand action.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Multiple people killed after car drives into crowd in Vancouver
Multiple people have been killed after a car drove into a crowd of revellers at a street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
‘Beyond a joke’: Johns slams sin bin crackdown as NRL targets head contact
Immortal Andrew Johns has delivered a scathing assessment of the NRL’s officiating as the policing of high tackles approaches its last infam...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Virginia Giuffre’s suicide draws line under Prince Andrew’s hopes of redemption
The death of Virginia Giuffre brings to a tragic close the most unedifying and damaging royal scandal in living memory.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
‘Stop welcoming me to my own country’? You’re missing the point
Those who jeered or condemned the Welcome to Country at Anzac Day ceremonies misunderstand its significance and intention. It does nothing t...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Broken records, long queues: After 25 years, has Starbucks finally figured Australia out?
For a country famous for independent cafe culture, Starbucks – once rejected by Australians – is achieving what many would have dismissed as...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Sydney police officer charged with making false complaints against other cops
The 25-year-old allegedly made false accusations against colleagues regarding domestic violence and misused Crime Stoppers.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 27, 2025
Peter Dutton brands ABC and The Guardian ‘hate media’
Dutton blasted the national broadcaster and other media during an address to cheering supporters in a key target seat in Melbourne.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
They came to bury a pope, but ended up negotiating to end a war
Fifteen minutes. No aides. No flags, no formalities – just two men locked in a contest over Ukraine’s future, in the most unlikely of arenas...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: PM to spruik $204m around-the-clock Medicare hotline; Dutton’s better budget pledge to rely on cuts
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The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
Troubled waters: Tasmania goes to the polls for the ‘salmon election’
Tasmania has just five federal seats. But many locals think the smallest state could be crucial to deciding who forms government in May.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
Sterling, Mortimer, Johns, Cleary … but where are all the NRL playmakers now?
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
When brilliance is not enough: What it takes for an outsider to become one of the political greats
Mark Carney is leaning heavily on his outsider status in his appeal to Canadian voters, but it may not be an advantage in the long run.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
‘It’s a bit extreme’: Manha’s gruelling daily routine ahead of the selective schools test
Some 17,559 children will sit the selective school test this week for 4200 places. Ninety per cent of them have been coached.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
Amanda Keller: ‘The older I get, the happier I am’
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
‘Extreme and harsh’: NSW Labor on collision course with unions over workers’ comp changes
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has flagged plans for a radical overhaul of worker’s compensation for injuries such as post-traumatic stress di...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
The shoes Rebecca Harding has worn to death – and what she’ll buy next
The model shares details behind her engagement ring from TV personality Andy Lee.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
More women come forward with stories of abuse inside girls’ homes
NSW is the only state that has not held an inquiry or offered redress to survivors of abuse inside its institutions. Survivors say it is lon...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
Academic who fled Cambodia for Australia was on Hun Sen’s payroll
Melbourne Uni made him a fellow. He posed for a photo with a soon-to-be federal minister, and was considered a hero. But it wasn’t the full...
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
Young voters, stop picking your own pockets
Gen Z and Millennials are quick to cry poor. But they’ve voted for the policies which caused it.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
Utopia or extinction: Space visions driving Bezos and Musk
One billionaire wants to move industry off-world, returning Earth to a pristine state. The other wants to colonise Mars.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025
A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around
Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.
The Sydney Morning Herald
April 26, 2025