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January 5, 2026
Two answers, two unknowns as Australia’s batting conundrum twists again
A tale of two openers played out at the SCG on day two, while Marnus Labuschagne will rue what might have been. Now, Cameron Green takes his...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
Are you a freshie or a saltie? Wendy Harmer says it’s all in the gene pool
The comedian may live by the beach and be married to a “merman” but that doesn’t mean she’s a huge fan of the sand and surf.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
‘Lucky they didn’t kill me’: Jimmy let two men shoot on his property. Then he found out who they were
The owner of the farm where the Bondi gunmen allegedly trained has spoken exclusively to this masthead about the father and son’s multiple v...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
‘Much more than a ramp’: Newest addition to Sydney Harbour Bridge opens to cyclists
The opening on Tuesday of the 170-metre-long ramp at the Coathanger’s northern end means cyclists no longer have to lug their bikes up and d...
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January 5, 2026
Monster heatwave to bring scorching days, warm nights and fire risk
A wall of heat is moving from the north-west coast of Western Australia across the continent, bringing the first heatwave of the summer to S...
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January 5, 2026
New player on flights to Europe gets top marks in economy (almost)
Great value fares, courteous staff and amenity packs for economy passengers. There’s only one thing I can complain about on this flight.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
The secret to keeping your new year’s resolutions? Using this simple strategy
Many people start the year with good intentions to make lasting change, only for their resolutions to fizzle out before they can take hold....
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January 5, 2026
US-Venezuela LIVE: Maduro to appear in court in NYC today; Trump threatens other countries after Venezuela strike; Trump discusses plans for oil, leadership
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife will appear in a federal court in Manhattan today. Follow our rolling coverage.
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January 5, 2026
Ousted Venezuean leader Maduro arrives at federal courthouse in New York
Nicolás Maduro and his wife were taken from their prison cells before dawn and escorted under heavy guard in an armoured vehicle to the New...
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January 5, 2026
Enrolment overhaul reveals Sydney’s easiest and hardest schools to get into
Search our list for every public school’s enrolment availability.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
Fabiola has seen first-hand the hardship brought by Maduro’s regime
When news of the Venezuelan leader’s capture pinged on Fabiola Campbell’s phone at the weekend, she was overcome by a wave of relief.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
‘He died a hero’: Daughter’s tribute to father killed in Bondi attack
Alex Kleytman survived the Holocaust and years of persecution in the Soviet Union. His daughter says his final act was to shield his wife of...
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January 5, 2026
Tempers flare at SCG as Stokes takes sweary aim at Labuschagne
With skies darkening, tempers followed late on day two of the final Ashes Test.
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January 5, 2026
Travis Head is the new Doug Walters – a folk hero the fans love
True to the great man’s spirit, the Australian opener just got on with things as the light faded at the SCG on day two, and flipped the Test...
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January 5, 2026
Bondi gunman transferred to Goulburn Supermax prison
Naveed Akram, 24, was transferred to the high security prison on Monday after receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the alleged terr...
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January 5, 2026
The leaders who were outraged and those who were delighted by Trump’s strike on Venezuela
Some leaders, like Anthony Albanese, have taken a muted response to the Trump administration’s activities in Venezuela. Others have been far...
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January 5, 2026
‘A disgrace’: MacGill slams selectors for not picking spinner in 140-year SCG first
Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill has described the decision as “idiotic” in an impassioned defence of slow bowling.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
Does manifesting your dreams work? Well, no
Believers say it’s just a matter of focusing on your goal until the universe delivers. But does manifesting work, or is it ‘magical thinking...
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January 5, 2026
Mountains of seaweed choke Sydney beaches as heatwave approaches
Among the most affected beaches is Dee Why, where piles of kelp are up to 1.5 metres high at the deepest point.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
Parliament to be recalled soon to debate hate speech laws
The government is planning to call MPs back to Canberra to debate the new laws before the Australia Day public holiday.
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January 5, 2026
Wins for Sarah Snook and Jacob Elordi, while Adolescence takes four Critics’ Choice Awards
The Critics’ Choice Awards have kicked off Hollywood’s awards season this year, and there was good news for our Australian stars.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
‘Stop the threats’: Trump provokes European backlash over Greenland
The timing of Trump’s latest remarks about Greenland, coming after his military intervention in Venezuela, have deepened European concerns a...
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January 5, 2026
How cocaine and corruption led to Maduro’s indictment, according to US
The Venezuelan president ran a corrupt government fuelled by a drug-trafficking operation that flooded the US with cocaine, newly unsealed i...
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January 5, 2026
An Australian is captain of the world’s smartest rugby team
Only the brightest and the best get to study at Oxford University. No exceptions are made for their best athletes.
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January 5, 2026
Fifth Ashes Test LIVE: England’s best partnership of series continues after rain-affected day one
Joe Root and Harry Brook will aim to pick up where they left off on Sunday, while the Aussies will be hoping for an early wicket after Engla...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
‘It’s just insane’: Doctors, lawyers back green slips for e-bikes
A spate of collisions involving e-bikes on NSW roads has sparked momentum for a major shake-up of the state’s third-party insurance laws.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2026
‘We’re in the entertainment business’: CA boss frustrated by cricket’s bad light rules
Cricket Australia’s boss will up the ante for change at ICC level after another session of play was lost in controversial fashion.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis share photos of grand New Year’s Eve wedding
The newlyweds shared photos of the joyful Perth wedding celebrated with family, friends and teammates, which many fans have dubbed “soccer’s...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
‘This chapter is closed’: Djokovic quits the tennis union he co-founded
The 24-time grand slam champion will start his season in Adelaide next week ahead of his bid to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
‘Our Arthur has gone’: Swiss fire victims identified, with youngest aged 14
Authorities have identified 24 of 40 people killed in the nightclub blaze, with four Swiss teenage girls among the dead, including one aged...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
US won’t govern Venezuela, Rubio says, as Trump threatens Maduro deputy
Venezuela’s interim leader may pay the price “if she doesn’t do what’s right”, Trump warned, and said other countries – including Greenland...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
US attacks Venezuela live updates: ‘Extremely dangerous’ precedent set by Trump; Maduro prepares to face New York court after capture
A day after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured in an audacious US military operation, the fallout continues as questions mount...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
The six healthiest fruits of all time, according to a dietitian
Some fruits are especially rich sources of several essential nutrients.
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January 4, 2026
How an awkward stay-at-home mum from rural Victoria gained global notoriety
For 10 weeks in 2025, the world tuned in to try to understand what motivated Erin Patterson to cook a poisoned family meal that would ultima...
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January 4, 2026
Crossbench demand commission as sporting greats blast government inaction
A slew of independent MPs have called for a royal commission into antisemitism, as Labor remains opposed to the growing push for a federal i...
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January 4, 2026
Rick Stein on the best fish and chips in Australia … and it’s not from his restaurants
The celebrity chef says his favourite beach sums up everything he’s come to love about Australia.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
Kind firmness and active floating: What Shane Gould says you need from a swimming teacher
In Australia, learning to swim is not just a rite of passage, it’s a necessary skill. But what should you look for in a swimming teacher? On...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
It may have a sexist reputation, but in Italy it’s nonnas who rule
It’s the passeggiata hour in Rome, and it looks like the whole town is in the piazza. My young Italian friend, Isabella, agrees, then tells...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
This is a warning to all world leaders who antagonise Trump
If the US president gets away with an illegal invasion of Venezuela, why not Xi Jinping, who has a flawed but genuine historical claim to Ta...
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January 4, 2026
Eastern suburbs man accused of DV rampage, police hold ‘extreme fears’ for woman
The man allegedly sent an intimate image of a woman to a holiday company, emailed her work contacts and sent her 50 photos within two hours.
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January 4, 2026
‘More subdued’: What property prices will do in 2026
If 2025 was the year the property market came back to life, 2026 is shaping up as the year it taps the brakes.
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January 4, 2026
Deep-fried cutlets in Tokyo? 10 cities with epic crossover cuisines
Sometimes a great version of a cuisine exists in a place far from where it originated.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
No car, no crowds: The new way to do one of our greatest road trips
From volcanic craters to towering redwoods and secret rail trails, the best way to experience the Great Ocean Road is by venturing off the b...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
Kyrgios and Kokkinakis victorious in emotional comeback in Brisbane
The battered-and-broken former teenage idols reprised their triumphant Australian Open partnership by winning their opening match at the Bri...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
Royal commissions are often used to buy time, not create change
The hardest part of any inquiry is not uncovering the truth; it is acting on it, as experience has shown.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
These are the best-scoring HSC subjects for 478 schools
An analysis shows some comprehensives, such as Epping Boys, are getting astonishing results in the most difficult subjects.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
Facing a terrible choice, Husna handed over her sleeping newborn. She hasn’t held him since
The last time she saw her son he was bundled in blankets. Now the twisting saga to reunite them has hit another dead end, thanks to a snap d...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
Australian Test great Damien Martyn wakes up from induced coma
The cricketing legend’s family has confirmed his dramatically improved condition after more than a week in hospital.
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026
Why the Sydney Test has dead rubber written all over it
By the time the caravan gets to Sydney and the competitive climax to the Ashes has passed, the air is festive: the Sydney Test match is cric...
The Sydney Morning Herald
January 4, 2026