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May 18, 2026
‘Not just smut’: The rise of the romance book club
Reading groups and clubs centred around romantasy and “sexy” books are booming as women seek a refuge from the perilous search for love in 2...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
Daley’s new Blues have a rocks-or-diamonds feel. One player sums that up
Both Origin coaches have picked their squads with speed and mobility in mind, so at the very least the spectacle will have a fresh look this...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
‘It was wonderful’: Sam Pang confirms Logies speculation
The comedian has hosted the Australian TV industry’s biggest night for the past three years – and delivered big ratings for Seven in the pro...
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May 18, 2026
What to stream this week: Steve Coogan’s cracking Netflix crime drama, plus five more picks
Legends is a very British take on the international crime drama – imagine The French Connection remade by the Minder crew.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
Perth father was diving in a pair during spearfishing competition when tragedy struck at Rottnest Island
The Perth man killed by a shark while spearfishing off Rottnest Island on Saturday was taking part in a members-only spearfishing competitio...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
‘No-limits’ motherhood: Are celebs offering a way forward or setting an impossible standard?
Actor Sienna Miller, who has had her third child at the age of 44, is apparently unbound by biology, age, exhaustion or the expectation birt...
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May 18, 2026
Trump faces a reckoning as the markets start to wobble
Donald Trump came home from his trip to China without the main thing markets wanted.
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May 18, 2026
‘Our country is falling apart’: Meeting the far right on London’s divided streets
The political shift in the UK is significant and real. The recent local elections, followed by a large weekend protest in the capital, show...
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May 18, 2026
Home in 9.74 seconds: Aussie sprinter breaks all-conditions record, again
Eddie Nketia has run a wind-assisted 9.74 seconds for the 100m at Big Ten Track and Field Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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May 18, 2026
‘Should have been a public square’: The 39-storey tower about to rock this Sydney suburb
A glossy bronze tower to replace the birthplace of AC/DC has been approved as Burwood faces significant change.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
Cate Blanchett laments that #MeToo movement ‘got killed very quickly’ in Hollywood
The Oscar-winning Australian star was speaking in Cannes when she took aim at how little has changed on film sets, despite the #MeToo moveme...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 18, 2026
Rai runs away with PGA Championship win, but earned respect of his rivals long ago
He wears two gloves, takes meticulous care of his equipment and grew up wanting to be a Formula 1 driver. Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Watch now: Blues announce team for State of Origin series opener
After an action-packed Magic Round, Blues selectors have settled on a squad for game one. You can watch the squad announcement here.
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May 17, 2026
Two US Navy jets collide during air show at military base
Videos posted online by spectators showed four parachutes opening in the sky as the aircraft plummet to the ground near the Mountain Home Ai...
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May 17, 2026
2026 PGA Championship final round LIVE: Cam Smith can’t win but McIlroy enters fight for PGA Championships
More than 40 golfers started the day in a position to genuinely challenge for the title.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
‘It had a profound effect on me’: Kylie Minogue reveals love of her life
Minogue’s exes include former Neighbours co-star, Jason Donovan, INXS frontman Michael Hutchence and French actor Olivier Martinez.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Canada’s biggest contributor to the world of drinks is this cocktail
It’s an icon of Canada, though controversially it may have been invented by an American
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May 17, 2026
Don’t want to rough it? You can now do this intriguing part of Asia in style
With more and more travellers interested in this Central Asian region, better facilities and upgraded infrastructure are a godsend.
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May 17, 2026
Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science says
Your dog may make your life worth living, but will they help you live longer? Let’s find out.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Happily unburdened, Albanese and Chalmers have now tied themselves to a heroic task
Like Bob Hawke and Paul Keating before them, the prime minister and the treasurer cannot now relinquish the responsibility they have taken o...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
‘Repeated acts of deceit’: Bankrupt businessman behind bars
A twice-bankrupted, twice-jailed pretend property developer is back behind bars, this time for contempt of court.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Xi gave Trump a clear warning. His red-line threat is one that most people don’t understand
China glossed over the issues that Donald Trump had wanted to discuss with Xi Jinping. Now the US president has to scramble to prevent a big...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
I had no issues with Europe’s disastrous new entry system
I wasn’t looking forward to landing in Rome last week, having heard reports of three-hour waits at immigration due to Europe’s botched rollo...
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May 17, 2026
Seven canned foods under $3 that a dietitian always has in her trolley
Dietitian Susie Burrell peels back the tin lid on the healthiest and best value convenience foods to have on hand at all times.
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May 17, 2026
Steel mill becomes nation’s first to switch on mostly green power
A plant on the edge of Melbourne has made a breakthrough in the long-running push to clean up the carbon-heavy manufacturing sector.
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May 17, 2026
It began with one simple oval: Inside the $20 million saga plaguing a Sydney council
Beneath the cost blowouts and delays are conflict-of-interest concerns, and emails that reveal staff raised issues internally long before sh...
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May 17, 2026
Former Bentley and One Penny Red chefs bring a touch of Gidley glamour to the east
The duo, whose previous venues were awarded chefs’ hats, are determined to put the area’s untapped pockets on the culinary map.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
The famous Tokyo neighbourhood few Australians have heard of
A record-breaking Japanese movie star put this area on the map through a series of 48 films. Visiting it is like stepping back in time to a...
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May 17, 2026
‘You don’t need to whisper rumours any more’: How AI sex videos are harming women
Kate Bell thought she had enough evidence of digital abuse on her partner’s laptop. The legal system had not yet caught up to technology.
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May 17, 2026
Nathan Cleary is weighing up his future. Andrew Johns knows what he should do
Andrew Johns’ advice for Nathan Cleary and his next deal, plus Perth’s travel wish list, and the partying Cowboys.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
$2000 for a seat at the footy? Rugby World Cup tickets hit new heights
The priciest seats at the final of the 2027 World Cup at Accor Stadium are the most expensive ever sold. But there’s a reason, say organiser...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Kash Patel’s ‘horrifying’ VIP snorkel next to sacred US military site
The FBI director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, holidays and leisure time.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Adam Liaw’s simple peanut butter sauce makes butter pumpkin something special
Think of this as a cooked version of Indonesian gado gado.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Manly winger Hopoate facing ban for contact with referee
Wests Tigers centre Patrick Herbert is also facing a two-game ban for a head slam on Lehi Hopoate in Manly’s win at Magic Round.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Can Australia ever win Eurovision? Yes, but do we really need to?
The answer is not as simple as send an extraordinary singer and equip her with an extraordinary song. Even after a decade in the competition...
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May 17, 2026
Taylor vows to rewrite sex discrimination laws after transgender discrimination ruling
He described his vow to “protect single-sex spaces across Australian life” as a “common-sense” response to the highly charged debate over g...
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May 17, 2026
Marcus told caseworkers about his foster father’s abuse. A court must decide if their failure to act amounts to damages
Marcus alleged he was raped and neglected by the foster family the government chose to care for him. His compensation claim may be a test ca...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Chalmers takes an axe to Taylor’s tax plans as he walks back CGT changes
The treasurer and the opposition leader were exhanging barbs about their respective tax plans as Chalmers admitted that start-ups had been h...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Norwegian princess makes first official public appearance in Sydney
The second in line to the Norwegian throne has stepped out for her first official appearance in Australia since moving to study at the Unive...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Broken Hearts: Socceroo left in tears as Scottish title bid ends in ‘shameful scenes’
Heart of Midlothian’s bid to break Scottish football’s ‘Old Firm’ duopoly ended with a brutal 3-1 defeat – and a pitch invasion, in which pl...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Airlines, advocates warn of bureaucratic maze for passenger complaints
New consumer protections to protect air travellers risk them getting stuck in a ‘referral roundabout’.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Waratahs waited too long to start youngsters. They deserve another shot
The excellent performances of Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen in NSW’s win in Fiji raised the obvious question: why did it take so long to start...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Qantas passenger taken off international flight after allegedly biting flight attendant
Other travellers assisted the woman before the Melbourne to Dallas plane diverted to Papeete.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Perth father Steven Mattaboni identified as victim of Rottnest Island shark attack
A man who died after he was bitten by a shark off the coast of Rottnest Island at the weekend has been identified as prolific spearfisher an...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 17, 2026
Origin selection news: NSW to stick with Crichton despite Bulldogs slump
Laurie Daley and Billy Slater will name their State of Origin squads on Monday ahead of the first game of the interstate series in Sydney ne...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 16, 2026
How this city’s young people are fighting back, one derelict home at a time
As the fabric of daily life in Venice strains under rampant tourism, some locals are taking matters into their own hands.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 16, 2026
Min Woo Lee shares PGA championship lead in 57-year first
The Australian was part of the biggest logjam in 57 years after the opening round of a major championship.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 16, 2026
Our fragile world is being hammered by one crisis after another. It’s about to get worse
A war-induced oil shock is bad, but a supercharged version of a familiar climate pattern could add to the misery.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 16, 2026
Why Mary Fowler’s dreams and plans will shape Nathan Cleary’s next move
Family, love and new success will take precedence over money when Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary weighs up his footballing future.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 16, 2026