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March 14, 2026
Media figure Antony Catalano charged with assaulting a woman
Prominent media owner Antony Catalano allegedly dragged a woman around an apartment by her hair and ankles, before swinging an iron at her h...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 14, 2026
Alex Johnston has scored 209 NRL tries. We mapped every single one of them
Rugby league history awaits the Rabbitohs flyer. The next question is: how far will he take the NRL try-scoring record? And who could ever c...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
US-Iran war live updates: Trump says war will end ‘when I feel it in my bones’; All six crew aboard US aircraft killed in crash over Iraq
Follow our live coverage as the conflict in the Middle East reaches the two-week mark.
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March 13, 2026
Cheap as chips? Not in Australia, where a side of fries costs up to $20
How chipflation has made the nation’s most-ordered dish more expensive, from McDonald’s to fine dining.
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March 13, 2026
With 10 damning words, Pete Hegseth says the quiet part out loud
“The sooner David Ellison takes over that network the better,” the US Defence Secretary said as he excoriated CNN over its coverage of the w...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Robot dogs and humanoid bartenders: In Beijing, the future is now
As China hurries to beat the US in a technology arms race, it is throwing billions at developing machines for everything from warfare to mak...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Oscar nominees: Where to watch the films that are vying for the 2026 Academy Awards
Want to watch Michael B. Jordan’s award-winning performance in Sinners tonight? Or Jacob Elordi in Frankenstein? You don’t even need to get...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
A town gripped by feuds, drugs and a paralysing fear that an accused killer could soon return
After a horrific triple killing, Lake Cargelligo is not a town living on the edge of terror – it has fallen over the precipice.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
The recalibration of George Calombaris: A nervous chef returns to the city that left his empire in ruins
After a high-profile underpayments debacle, George Calombaris found himself in a dark spiral – but he says he came out the other side a diff...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Ethan Hawke will lose at the Oscars. But he will always win our hearts
Any of the best actor nominees has a chance of winning on Monday. Except Ethan Hawke.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Joel Edgerton’s last film was nominated for an Oscar. His next movie may be even better
While everyone is talking about Train Dream’s Oscar nomination, Joel Edgerton’s next film The Plague is catching attention for very differen...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
From fuel to groceries, here are five ways to beat rising costs
A forecast from NAB last week suggested our consumer prices index may spike more than a whole percentage point, to above 5 per cent.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Worried falling markets might ruin your retirement? Here’s what to do
For people approaching retirement a market shock just before they leap, or early in retirement, can also become a personal financial shock.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Attn Waratahs: Rugby is a team game. So all 14 of you, just give the ball to Jorgo...
Desperate measures are needed after NSW’s thrashing by the Hurricanes last weekend. I humbly offer my coaching talents to assist Dan McKella...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
I refuse to feel guilty about visiting this pristine destination
My cute penguin video had barely uploaded to Instagram before my phone hummed with indignant texts. “How could you go to Antarctica?” “That’...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
The terrible need that propelled Ukraine to the top of this market
In treating tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers maimed by Russian bombs, specialists in robotics are rebuilding lives – and pushing...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
The suburbs priced out of first home buyer benefits
The NSW government is facing calls to raise caps on stamp duty discounts for first home buyers to keep up with soaring house prices.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Thousands of fans ran onto the field when Johnston broke the try-scoring record. The PM and I were two of them
The NRL warned fans not to run onto Allianz Stadium if Alex Johnston became the game’s most prolific try-scorer, but no one listened. Here’s...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
She nearly quit the pool at 14. Now, Mollie’s the face of a new Australian era
World champion freestyler Mollie O’Callaghan on overcoming panic attacks, social media scares – and proving coach Dean Boxall wrong.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Jason’s vintage sofa can cost up to $7,000. He found it in a pile of rubbish
Vintage IKEA has become highly sought-after by collectors who are fetching thousands for pieces from the Swedish mega-brand.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
The March 14 edition
The high-strung, low-key world champ who could become our most-capped swimmer | Ukraine’s world-leading robotics work | Filmmaking at -50C |...
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March 13, 2026
Matt Canavan has done in an hour what Angus Taylor failed to do in a month
Australia - the complacent country - is receiving a wake-up call on race, resilience and energy.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
With another batch of NRL recruits, can the lessons of 2003 help bring World Cup success in 2027?
The poaching of high-profile league stars for the last Rugby World Cup in Australia created competition and agonising selection calls for th...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
More kids are being diagnosed with ADHD. So are their parents
For parents with ADHD, every day challenges can become even more complex. Experts share their advice.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Test your general knowledge with the Good Weekend quiz
Trivia buffs: can you get a perfect score in the interactive superquiz?
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March 13, 2026
Ben Tudhope wins Australia’s second medal at Winter Paralympic Games
Ben Tudhope won bronze in the men’s snowboard banked slalom, his first ever Paralympic medal in the event.
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March 13, 2026
Alex Johnston has broken the record. And thousands of fans stormed the pitch
Alex Johnston has created rugby league history – and despite South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett and the NRL’s wishes, thousands of fans storme...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Women’s Asian Cup LIVE: Matildas face North Korea in quarter-final
Australia take on North Korea in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Asian Cup in Perth. Follow all the action as it happens.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
NRL 2026 LIVE: Johnston chases history as Rabbitohs take on Roosters
Alex Johnston needs two tries to surpass Ken Irvine’s all-time try-scoring record as rugby league’s oldest rivalry resumes at Allianz Stadiu...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Meet Australia’s most persistent scammer, now ascending to the cloud
Dominique Eva Grubisa made a career and a fortune out of what courts now say was misleading and deceptive conduct. Nothing, so far, can stop...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Courage and heartbreak: The story that united – and chilled
For those of us who have never experienced authoritarianism, it was distressing to watch its dark hand stretch to our shores as the members...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Trump’s war is the most dangerous double-edged gamble I can remember
If Donald Trump’s war against Iran is really about the containment of China, it is a hell of a risk.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Former wildlife carer’s conviction for animal cruelty overturned
WIRES and the RSPCA raided Tracy Clare Dods’ Blue Mountains property and seized three kangaroos in her care. The judge criticised their “at...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
US lifts sanctions on Russian oil as Trump derides Iran’s leaders as ‘deranged scumbags’
Iran’s new leader vowed to keep blocking the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil supplies ordinarily moves.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Oscar nominees: Red-hot favourites Sinners and One Battle After Another reflect turbulent times
It initially seemed all but certain One Battle After Another would clinch best picture, but Sinners has snuck up on it as awards season has...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
My brother’s keeper: The special bond driving Swans forward to protect Curnow
Sydney Swan Joel Amartey and star signing Charlie Curnow have only been teammates for a matter of months, but their relationship has blossom...
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March 13, 2026
How a Trump post sparked a wave of misinformation about Australia
The twists and turns in the tale of the Iranian women’s team in Australia this week came with a deluge of social media misinformation amplif...
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March 13, 2026
‘Benji never suffers fools’: Why this year will be different for Wests Tigers
Benji Marshall finally has the rosters he wants – not one he inherited.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
My son’s school trip to Canberra’s in doubt. That should worry every parent
Swimming lessons, the zoo excursion and overnight camps: these important markers of childhood are now out of reach for many families.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
The ghost of Alan Joyce is still haunting Qantas
Friday’s $105 million settlement brings to roughly $340 million the fines, penalties and compensation it has chalked up thanks to actions un...
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March 13, 2026
‘An enormous privilege’: Georgie Gardner announces she is leaving Nine
The newsreader and former Today show host said she was humbled that viewers had followed her career for 25 years.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Biggest winners and losers in $103 billion GST carve-up
Victoria’s GST allocation will be about $1.7 billion more than NSW, despite having a smaller population.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
‘We broke every rule’: How cult boutique Incu shook up Australia’s fashion scene
Brian and Vincent Wu have spent more than two decades building a fashion store chain that decidedly does not revolve around sales numbers.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
‘Treated like princesses’: Iranian soccer player says they will be rewarded on return
A member of the Iranian women’s soccer team speaking in Kuala Lumpur said the players will be welcomed when they arrive home.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
A blast across the valley, black smoke over the hills – and the wounded arrive
The threat of war is all around us: streets are empty, the shops are closed and dogs roam the pavements. An explosion erupts, and doctors br...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
What was that, rugby league? And what is going on at Brisbane?
The Broncos are off to the worst premiership defence – at least as far as effort without the ball is concerned – in history. But in 2026, h...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
In the space of 14 months, Michael Rowland upended his ABC life. There’s more upheaval to come
The veteran news presenter is making massive changes following his departure from the public broadcaster after four decades.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
Bohemian subsidy: Could a careless sound bite derail Timothee Chalamet’s Oscar bid?
Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet’s disparaging remarks about ballet and opera have turned his Oscar dream into a PR nightmare.
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026
‘Major failure’: Key Blue Mountains highway to be closed for at least three months
With 12,000 vehicles using the road every day, the prolonged blockage will affect the delivery times and cost of produce from the region to...
The Sydney Morning Herald
March 13, 2026