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May 19, 2026
Football Australia to slash 20 per cent of workforce as CEO makes damning admission
Another huge financial loss will be revealed next week by Football Australia, triggering a dramatic restructure which will see one in five w...
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May 19, 2026
The $1 billion spent compensating universities for students who weren’t
Search our table to see how much of the $1 billion compensation your university was given.
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May 19, 2026
Australians made a pill to protect us from nuclear attack. We could lose it to the US
Extra funding for government science agencies has come at the cost of addressing a key weak spot for Australia science – keeping innovations...
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May 19, 2026
‘It was something I had to do’: The night Haumole won over his Blues brothers
Haumole Olakau’atu knows he shouldn’t have joined a sideline scrap when he was NSW’s 19th man in 2024. But it also earned him the admiration...
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May 19, 2026
John Travolta flags Australian visit after donating ‘majestic’ Boeing 707 to museum
The veteran star was in Cannes for the premiere of his directorial debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach when he delivered an update on the fu...
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May 19, 2026
‘Really terrifying’: Families in the dark as Israel detains Aussies on Gaza aid flotilla
The 11 Australians were among 426 people taking part in a 54-vessel flotilla from 39 countries aiming to challenge a naval blockade of Gaza.
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May 19, 2026
Virgin Australia cuts corporate staff as costs spiral for airlines
The job cuts come as the aviation industry grapples with higher jet fuel costs caused by the Middle East conflict.
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May 19, 2026
Australia’s $11billion upgrade to keep subs afloat waiting for AUKUS
Collins class submarines wlll get a scaled-back upgrade to keep them at sea while Australia waits for the first nuclear submarines to be del...
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May 19, 2026
‘It’s not too late’: Judge implores agreement in rugby legal scrum
The second day of the lawsuit by the Melbourne Rebels against Rugby Australia began with the judge warning both sides that the trial would b...
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May 19, 2026
Gas giant warns Labor on risk of ‘Argentina-style’ industry collapse
One of Australia’s largest oil and gas companies says aggressive LNG export curbs could “kill investment” in critical future energy supplies...
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May 19, 2026
‘Thanks, Mum, but I don’t want your life’ – is the load that buckled their mothers putting off Gen Z?
Yes, there’s work and the domestic load, but it’s the third shift – the mental one – that’s “the heart of the problem”.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 19, 2026
James Tedesco is about to so something Daley, Johns and Hayne couldn’t for NSW
The NSW fullback will move into rarefied air when he makes his State of Origin return next Wednesday.
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May 19, 2026
What 3000 more homes around Bondi Junction could look like
The council wants to lock in Bondi Junction as the civic, cultural and commercial heart of the eastern suburbs.
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May 19, 2026
The Sydney bus route shake-up that could lead to even longer queues
The changes from next month have sparked concerns that more commuters will be left queuing for longer at stops during peak periods.
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May 19, 2026
Taylor’s ‘historic’ migration cut could amount to just 5 per cent
Labor’s housing and migration projections nearly converge by 2028, posing a challenge to the opposition leader’s vow to slash migration.
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May 19, 2026
Weather bureau executive quits months after $96m website bungle
The former acting chief executive of the Bureau of Meteorology is leaving the organisation almost seven months after a disastrous website re...
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May 19, 2026
Beer garden, martini bar and $280 steaks: The dining hub taking over Quay’s old digs
A first look at The Oriana. The James Squire taphouse is out, luxury seafood towers are in, plus a beer garden, martini bar and restaurant –...
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May 19, 2026
What to know about the new Ebola outbreak that quietly raged for weeks
Health officials are racing to contain a rare strain of the disease that spread under the radar in Africa.
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May 19, 2026
How a handshake deal between friends at a Sydney shopping centre delivered one $8m
The two men made an inheritance pact that would be fought over in court more than a decade later.
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May 19, 2026
Want a happier life? Try this ‘radically inclusive’ spirituality
This guide to spirituality resonates worldwide, in part because it appeals to all of us commitment-phobes.
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May 19, 2026
The suburban Lime bike wave and the battle for Sydney’s footpaths
As complaints rise and the NSW government moves to tighten regulations, the fight over shared e-bikes is becoming a key test for Sydney’s tr...
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May 19, 2026
Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign with Kyle and Jackie O’s old radio company and Nine
The veteran broadcasters will do a weekly three-hour-long show on ARN network Gold and Nine’s streaming platforms.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 19, 2026
Why John Lennon’s son Sean watched Steven Soderbergh’s latest film with a lawyer
The director’s film John Lennon: The Last Interview uses a conversation conducted hours before the musician’s death in 1980. But that’s not...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
Security guard intervenes in ‘disgusting’ fight during Sydney council meeting
A councillor said a colleague’s father would be “rolling in his grave” over his behaviour.
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May 18, 2026
Pop star Shakira wins $90 million payout in court victory over Spanish government
The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar.
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May 18, 2026
British broadcaster pulls Married at First Sight UK amid rape allegations
Channel 4 has removed the show following a BBC investigation detailing allegations of wrongdoing in the British edition of the global franch...
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May 18, 2026
Fourteen heads stacked high: Covers lift on global ‘welcome’ to Parramatta Powerhouse
Museum chief executive Lisa Havilah has revealed details of an international art commission, Tree of Life, and its $700,000 price tag.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
The great symphony swindle: Executive faked invoices in $2.4 million fraud
The marketing director generated phony or “grossly inflated” invoices to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia and spent the ill...
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May 18, 2026
The $7.50 kitchen gadget dietitian Susie Burrell swears by
Five healthy eating experts reveal the time-saving gear they rely on daily.
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May 18, 2026
One key takeaway from Trump’s China visit should worry Australia
US President Donald Trump went to Beijing in a weakened state. China’s President Xi Jinping took full advantage.
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May 18, 2026
‘Unacceptable’ or a ‘boost for local sport’? Synthetic turf plan for Sydney park edges closer
Plans to convert two inner west sports fields to all-weather turf have cleared a hurdle after the divisive project won heritage approval.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
‘He paid enough penalty’: Politis opens up on Radley’s Blues redemption
There was a moment when Roosters supremo Nick Politis almost tore up Victory Radley’s contract. Now, there’s no one happier to see “The Infl...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
From wogball to beloved national sport: How antisemitism can be tackled using the football experience
Sir Frank Lowy says football was once a hotbed of racism and ethnic division. But with a concerted effort, the sport was turned around. The...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
I’ve always said ‘I hate Bali’. It’s time for a rethink
I’ve fallen into the trap of viewing the island negatively because my past couple of times there were less than wonderful. Perhaps I’m just...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
A long way from your hotel: The world’s least convenient airports
Melbourne Airport may not have a train and lie 23 kilometres from the city, but it pales in comparison to these inconvenient landing spots.
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May 18, 2026
Search team finds bodies of 4 Italian divers dead in Maldives accident
Rescuers have located the bodies of four divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll. The body of a fifth diver...
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May 18, 2026
Three people found dead in south-west Sydney home
An expansive police operation is under way at the residence where the bodies were discovered on Monday night.
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May 18, 2026
Revealed: Top 160 NSW primary schools for maths and literacy growth
Analysis of NAPLAN data has identified 160 of more than 2000 primary schools at the top of the state for student progress. Search the list.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
My suburb, once a transit lane, has become a destination. Even for Nigella Lawson
When I was a kid, Cammeray was just a route to somewhere more interesting. Now the place is thriving, transformed by bars, fancy restaurants...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
The history book running out of room for awards stickers has won again
The NSW Literary Awards honoured a mix of established names and breakout voices on Monday night.
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May 18, 2026
Voters give budget worst marks in five years: poll
Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget is the least popular economic statement he has released, according to the Resolve Political Monitor.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
Two bloopers got Origin build-up underway. The Blues can’t afford to fluff their lines
NSW’s carefully stage-managed State of Origin launch got off to a rocky start, with a technical glitch, delayed flights, Reddit banter and a...
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May 18, 2026
‘Rededicate our nation back to God’: Trump-backed prayer rally delivers for true believers
Against the backdrop of the Washington Monument, worship music blared from a stage at an event highlighting how the Trump administration is...
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May 18, 2026
Pianist Jayson Gillham tells court he kept MSO in the dark before speaking out on Gaza
The pianist is suing the orchestra for wrongful dismissal after it cancelled his performance following controversy over his on-stage comment...
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May 18, 2026
Days of ‘going through a gauntlet of police lined with drug dogs’ are over, says a top cop
More officers are being distributed to train stations to target the supply of drugs rather than the possession at music festivals.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
‘Queen of Australian investigative journalism’ has another crown
The Herald’s chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
When university students reported more bad behaviour, harassment and bullying decreased
While the overall number of reports is on the rise, interventions around uncomfortable behaviour, inappropriate remarks or troubling group d...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
New team to plan search for bodies of Italian divers lost in Maldives
Local authorities are getting ready to restart recovery operations with a fresh plan to overcome difficult conditions.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
Drake floods the zone, to mixed results, with an audacious three-album drop
After his public evisceration by Kendrick Lamar, the Canadian superstar returns with a bit of everything.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026