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May 16, 2026
My question to Jim Chalmers wasn’t ‘hard hitting’. Here’s why I asked it
When an invitation to return to the budget for a second year came up, I didn’t hesitate. Here’s what it was really like.
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May 16, 2026
The incredible, gravity-defying pizza putting Sydney’s Little Italy back on the map
It’s so tricky to make this pizza that you’ll rarely find it in restaurants, but this Naples-born chef is nailing it.
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May 16, 2026
‘Nearly every kid had been scammed’: Inside Roblox’s predatory economy for children
Experts warn Australian children are flushing their pocket money “down the toilet” on Roblox, navigating a deceptive digital world of predat...
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May 16, 2026
The tiny beetle that could wipe out half the trees in our cities
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are at huge risk if the shot-hole borer makes its way from Western Australia because the climate is more favo...
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May 16, 2026
She sued the Pope, defended Julian Assange and just won the Sydney Peace Prize. Is Jennifer Robinson our most fascinating lawyer?
Jennifer Robinson is an internationally renowned human rights lawyer. Her documentary, Silenced, will open the Sydney Film Festival next mon...
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May 16, 2026
Sister of Real Housewife puts glam $11m Vaucluse home on the market
The home last traded for $4.6 million and had a full renovation complete with showpiece marble kitchen and a garden sanctuary.
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May 16, 2026
Angourie Rice’s early co-stars included Russell Crowe. Now 25, she’s reviving the rom-com
The Melbourne-born actor and star of Finding Emily is out to prove her Gen Z peers wrong when it comes to love.
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May 16, 2026
Can you believe it? Our major parties suddenly find their beliefs
From taxation to welfare for non-citizens, the lines are starkly drawn.
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May 16, 2026
As a child, I fell for the ‘evil stepmother’ myth. Then life handed me a plot twist
We are obsessed with the “gold standard” of biological love. As a stepmother, I say it needs to change.
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May 16, 2026
I’ll have ‘The Jacob’: The hair and beard styles that are in fashion right now
Take a seat in the barber’s chair and get the long and short of men’s hair trends.
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May 16, 2026
Are you wearing ‘toxic activewear’? This designer’s label may offer an alternative
Nagnata’s Laura May Gibbs has been trying to overhaul what we wear to exercise for a decade.
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May 16, 2026
‘A time capsule’: Readers share tales of battered Stephanie Alexander cookbooks
They might be falling apart, but they tell beautiful stories of growing up and a life of cooking.
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May 16, 2026
In Italy’s home of pizza, there’s another type of food that’s a must
Although they are overshadowed by Neapolitan pizza and pasta sauce, I’ve heard about the city’s pastries and am keen to find the city’s best...
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May 16, 2026
Sydney suburbs where houses cost less than $1.3 million now
A dual-income household on the average wage with a deposit saved and searching for a house would need to know where to look.
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May 16, 2026
A new way to experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge is set to open
Australia’s bridges aren’t just about getting from A to B; they’re evolving into immersive visitor attractions including a new museum inside...
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May 16, 2026
Eight injured, four critically, as car rams into pedestrians in Italy
The 31-year-old driver allegedly brandished a knife before being arrested by police at the scene.
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May 16, 2026
Premier, rocker, billionaires assemble for Murdoch institute gala
The institute, co-founded by Rupert Murdoch’s mother, is celebrating its 40th year leading research into childhood diseases with a gala bash...
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May 16, 2026
‘The game isn’t played in super slo-mo’: Sin-binning stuns players and NRL experts
The Sydney Roosters were shocked by a determined North Queensland – and did well to survive a controversial sin-binning.
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May 16, 2026
First home buyer outbids seven others for $943,000 unit in Mortdale
It’s the first weekend after federal tax concessions were changed to boost home ownership, and a young man has just secured the keys to his...
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May 16, 2026
I’m in no hurry to sign a contract: Nathan Cleary on his future
Cleary fronted the press in Brisbane on Saturday night to discuss his father and coach Ivan Cleary’s call to move on at the end of next year...
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May 16, 2026
NRL Live updates: Wests Tigers take on Manly at Magic Round
Jarome Luai leads the injury-hit Wests Tigers against Kieran Foran’s in-form Sea Eagles in a Saturday afternoon contest at Brisbane’s Suncor...
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May 16, 2026
Coal comfort: Taylor kicks off Climate War 3.0
The Coalition is upping the ante with an aggressive energy policy designed to tackle the government’s climate agenda and the One Nation insu...
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May 16, 2026
‘I wanted to stay’: Damien Cook’s pain over Dragons exit
The hooker was “filthy” that he was no longer wanted but is now intent on using his remaining time at St George Illawarra to avoid the joint...
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May 16, 2026
‘Beaches should be free’: Row erupts over Sydney council’s paid parking plan
Opponents say a council survey, aimed at gauging support for installing meters at seven popular eastern suburbs beaches, was flawed.
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May 16, 2026
‘It’s really hurting’: Multicultural leaders decry Coalition migration policy
Leaders from the Indian, Chinese and Lebanese diasporas have sounded the alarm over Angus Taylor’s new policy, describing it as a threat to...
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May 16, 2026
Russia accused of drone attack on marked UN aid convoy
The attack took place in the Ukrainian city of Kherson, which has been the subject of near-constant Russian drone sieges sometimes likened t...
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May 16, 2026
Man in critical condition after Rottnest Island shark attack
The incident happened just before 10am on Saturday morning near Geordie Bay, one of the island’s northern beaches.
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May 16, 2026
Gould’s secret meeting hints at Bulldogs spine shake-up
For the second time in a week, Canterbury officials have met with a potential playmaker. It could be a pointer to changes coming to Belmore.
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May 16, 2026
The Rock, the Punisher and the wild week in Philippine politics
The law came looking for Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Monday, setting off several extraordinary days in the country’s Senate, beginning with a...
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May 16, 2026
‘Almost always the smartest person in the room’: The star lawyer beating her former clients
‘Almost always the smartest person in the room’: The star lawyer beating her former clients
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 16, 2026
The May 16 edition
Can a porn ban fix what the internet broke? | The dark allure of ‘angertainment’ | How to kick down a door in real life | Rules for T-shirts...
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May 15, 2026
Five Italian divers killed in cave accident in the Maldives
The divers became trapped in a sea cave at a depth of about 50 metres. A high-risk search for the bodies was suspended because of rough seas...
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May 15, 2026
Scammers posing as Chinese cops target international students
The criminals claiming to be cops and government officials have swindled nearly $800,000 from four victims this month, police say.
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May 15, 2026
VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It’s time for a renaissance
In using technology to reveal what the human eye missed, video refereeing creates conditions for romance to die, not live. In this, it is th...
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May 15, 2026
‘He asked if I would defend them’: Trump shares key details of Xi meeting
The US president teased an imminent decision on arms sales to Taiwan after the topic featured prominently in his discussions in Beijing, and...
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May 15, 2026
I cancelled my previous booking through a major website and saved $600 on my stay
I recently used a major global booking website to find accommodation in a small coastal town. Then a local agent emailed to say they would b...
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May 15, 2026
There will be a silent watcher at the nation’s auctions this weekend
Almost 2000 homes will go under the hammer at the weekend. Anthony Albanese will be there in spirit as his tax changes hit the property mark...
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May 15, 2026
‘My church or the dog?’ Brethren orders members to purge pets, sparking fears of global cull
Secretive sect the Exclusive Brethren has ordered members to get rid of pets, leaving Australian families “heartbroken” and facing a devasta...
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May 15, 2026
Can One Nation actually win in western Sydney?
It has a reputation as a political battleground and Pauline Hanson’s party is coming for it.
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May 15, 2026
Elijah was 10 when his friend typed ‘porn’ into a search engine. He was afraid – but unable to look away
Australia now requires strict age verification for anyone wanting to access pornography websites. But will this really stop children from se...
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May 15, 2026
‘All things are still on the table’: The Origin selection calls facing Laurie Daley
A six-man bench, the increase in set-restarts and some key injury questions mean there are more variables than ever this year. These are the...
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May 15, 2026
‘I’m like the police in the shower’: The local fighting to protect her neighbourhood pool
In Iceland, the lifestyle enjoyed by locals around their public pools is so special, it’s been given new UNESCO recognition. And with that:...
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 15, 2026
Cool, upscale new hotel is hidden beyond a three-star classic
When the Uber pulls up, I wonder if I’m in the right place. But through the lobby of a three-star Tassie classic is a standout new property.
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May 15, 2026
Gatecrashers and glamour: The best, worst and the ick of Fashion Week
After a palliative period, Australian Fashion Week is back to being the premier showcase of our industry’s creativity.
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May 15, 2026
Latrell Mitchell sends injury scare through NSW Origin camp
Mitchell was forced from the field late in the game during South Sydney’s loss.
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May 15, 2026
‘I probably don’t want to leave’: Trump gushes over China during tiptoe among the trees
Eager to announce “wins” from his Beijing visit, Donald Trump said “some fantastic trade deals” had been struck, as he touted his strong rel...
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May 15, 2026
Boeing ordered to pay $69m to the family of woman killed in plane crash
The 24-year-old American was travelling to Uganda for her job with a non-profit organisation when the plane crashed minutes after take-off i...
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May 15, 2026
Five of our favourite renovated homes in Sydney for sale right now
Looking for your next home? From a coastal stunner with ocean views to a Californian bungalow, here are our top picks.
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May 15, 2026
Australia got addicted to political beheadings. Ten years on, is the UK following suit?
Such is the public revulsion for Keir Starmer, Britain is on the brink of surpassing Australia’s record for ousting PMs.
The Sydney Morning Herald
May 15, 2026