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June 11, 2025
Serial killer thriller or shark movie? Actually it’s both
Set on the Gold Coast, this shark-cum-serial killer thriller doesn’t set sail for new territory, but it does make for a decent (dis)pleasure...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Don’t want to go to the US? 10 Australian dupes for its greatest attractions
If you’ve decided to avoid travelling to the US at the moment, here are 10 domestic equivalents that stand up to America’s favourites.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Council dealt blow in fight against plans to turn sports field into homes
Ryde council has been fighting tooth and nail to stop an RSL club from turning a sports field into seniors housing. They’ve just lost a majo...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
The hidden menace on the rise in Australia’s favourite winter holiday destinations
Kaya Lehmann visited a waterfall in Bali during a summer holiday. Four months later she’s still counting the cost.
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June 11, 2025
Big Ange entranced as 14 wickets tumble at Lord’s on day one
A day’s Test cricket at Lord’s may have brought some tranquility for Ange Postecoglou, but there was little of the sort for the batters. Thi...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Merle saw her first out-of-state abortion patient in NYC in 1971. Now it’s ‘Groundhog Day’
In the last four years, the number of American women forced to travel across the country for an abortion has soared. For many, a New York cl...
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June 11, 2025
They’d been friends for decades – then they applied for the same job
Addressing “the elephant in the room” ensured nurses and besties Sonia Robinson and Kylie Harwood maintained their 27-year-long friendship.
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June 11, 2025
Is too much exercise bad for your heart? New research makes the case for moderation
A new paper has reignited the hearty debate over whether a lot of exercise is great for you.
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June 11, 2025
Forget pineapple, these pizza topping crimes are especially heinous
The fruit evokes anguished “mamma mias”, but other ingredients deserve closer attention from the food police.
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June 11, 2025
Maroons accused of ‘mind games’ … and running scared of Spencer
It has been a relatively tame Origin build up to date – but things got a little spicier after the Blues threw a barb across the border.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
AUKUS in doubt as US starts review into whether the deal is ‘America First’
The snap review comes just days before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump attend a world leaders’ meeting in Canada.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82
Wilson’s genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Australians on Trump: dumb, dangerous and dishonest
A global survey shows Australians have some of the most negative attitudes in the world towards Donald Trump.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
The Australian doctors saving lives in Gaza
Without notes or forms, Dr Ayman Alattar wrote information on people’s bodies as he worked at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza’s north.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
It was once agenda-setting, appointment viewing. What went wrong for Q+A?
Changing tastes, timeslots and the deterioration of social media all played a part in the demise of a formerly must-watch show.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Why the Liberals should accept defeat in Bradfield
After one of the closest electoral contests in Australian history, the party faces a diabolical dilemma.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Australia vs South Africa: The battle for the world Test championship at Lord’s
Australia and South Africa clash at Lord’s in day one of the world Test championship final. Follow along for all the major moments and react...
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June 11, 2025
In-N-Out’s Australian pop-ups are more about business than burgers
Their popular temporary takeovers are more likely to be a clever legal tactic than a sign of global expansion.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
‘Gordon Ramsay, eat your heart out’: Extra kilo of mushrooms at issue
Much of Day 30 of the trial of Erin Patterson was devoted to mushrooms, including the origin of those used in her home-cooked meal.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Boarded up, vandalised and under curfew, LA is hardly the city of angels
The inner core of America’s second-largest city looked more like a war zone readying for an air raid as a new 8pm curfew aimed to curb rampa...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
‘A trail of destruction’: Alleged drug driver rams businesses before 50km police pursuit
The 47-year-old caused up to $100,000 worth of damage before leading police on a pursuit that ended in a dramatic arrest at Sydney Airport.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Is your house making you sad? This guide to anti-depressive living will help
We spend a considerable amount of our time at home and for most it is more than just four walls. Here’s the lowdown on how to create the pos...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Mercy killing of a show that no longer got us talking
Without popular engagement, Q&A’s claim to be dictating the national conversation rang hollow – nobody was paying attention.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Inside Western Sydney Airport’s surprisingly small terminal
Resembling one of Sydney’s new metro stations, the newly finished terminal is a gleaming, ultra-modern monument to the many shades of brown.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
After two days of talks, Trump’s China trade deal is right back where it started
After a marathon round of talks, US and Chinese negotiators arrived back at the same starting point they brokered one month ago.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
‘We just wanted to learn the honest truth’: The day Dogs asked Galvin to explain Tigers exit
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton has heard the suggestions he was off the club’s high-profile recruit due to his friendship with Jarome L...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
The mystery rich-lister on stand-by to fly Matt Burton in for Origin duty
Matt Burton had no boots, no ride and not much time if Stephen Crichton was unfit for Origin I. So he called one of Australia’s richest men,...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Fourth Australian media worker struck in LA riots; press groups say journalists ‘targeted’
TV camera operators, a newspaper photographer and reporters have been hit with rubber bullets, some apparently deliberately.
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June 11, 2025
NDIS to slash fees for key health workers to curb costs
Physiotherapists, dietitians and podiatrists will have their payments slashed in the new financial year as the agency seeks to tackle inflat...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness list $60 million New York penthouse
The X-Men star and Shame actress have been making real estate moves as they navigate their divorce, putting their “modernist masterpiece” on...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
‘Someone needs to punch the bully’: What it will take to save the United States
As The Big Short’s Michael Lewis says, once a bully is knocked off their high horse, it’s “amazing what happens in the school yard.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
‘The world has changed’: ABC axes political panel show Q+A after 18 years
The ABC’s news director Justin Stevens expressed his pride in the program but said it was “time to rethink how audiences want to interact”.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Police attacked, houses torched as second night of riots hit Northern Ireland town
Hundreds of rioters attacked police and set homes and cars in Ballymena alight following a protest over an alleged sexual assault in the tow...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
30 going on 13: How old is too old to play a teenager on TV?
Overcompensating isn’t the first show to have people in their late 20s and early 30s playing teens.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Appetite for destruction: How mum’s kitchen put Suaalii back on track to tame Lions
When Joseph Aukuso-Suaallii broke his jaw last month, there was fear he’d miss the Wallabies-Lions series. Step forward his mum, Salina.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Has Trump created an opportunity for the euro to displace the US dollar?
Donald Trump’s trade wars may have opened a window of opportunity for the European Union to realise a long-held ambition: establishing the e...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
US military marches into political firestorm as troops deploy to Los Angeles
The deployment of marines to LA while the military prepares for a grand parade on the other side of the country is an uneasy juxtaposition f...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
The ‘Strawberry Moon’ will soar to heights not seen in nearly 20 years
The June full moon will reach full strength on Wednesday evening, and bring with it the chance of a spectacular icy event.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Two journalists, an eclectic restaurant and Taylor Swift: Inside the making of Jac Maley’s new book
Long before the world’s most popular singer ate there, columnist Jacqueline Maley could see potential in her favourite eating spot.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
They’ve made a sixth successive World Cup. Here’s what the Socceroos need to do next
Tony Popovic’s men have delivered. But there’s work still to be done if they are to be a force at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, C...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Australia news LIVE: Australia sanctions Israeli ministers; Trump vows ‘heavy force’ against protesters
Keep up to date with today’s news.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Popular inner west brewery faces demolition for new apartments
The brewery where the PM and his fiancée had their first date will be torn down if plans for a six-storey apartment building are approved.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 11, 2025
Qantas shuts down Jetstar Asia, blaming jump in costs, 500 jobs to go
Qantas will close its low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia by the end of July, saying rising costs, increased competition and high airport fees ero...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 10, 2025
Socceroos v Saudi Arabia LIVE: Australia chase World Cup qualifying win in Jeddah
The Socceroos need to avoid a five-goal loss to Saudi Arabia this morning to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Follow all the action.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 10, 2025
How the property market became millionaires’ row
Sydney’s median house price hit $1 million about a decade ago and has climbed since, while Melbourne has been hovering above $1 million sinc...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 10, 2025
Marines arrive in LA as Trump vows to use ‘heavy force’ against protesters
Looking ahead to a major military parade to be held in Washington this weekend, President Donald Trump said any protesters would be met with...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 10, 2025
A car crash and giant hand that looks like Donald Trump – Dark Mofo is back
Giant sculptures to an invitation to scream: after taking a break in 2024, the sprawling arts festival has returned with a bang – literally.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 10, 2025
Why the wait for surgery in NSW is the worst it’s been in years
Thousands of patients are overdue for life-changing surgeries as waitlists soar to levels not seen since the pandemic, forcing a $23 million...
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 10, 2025
I have good news and bad about your superannuation
Workers are about to get a bump in their super contributions. But it may come at the expense of the pay rise they didn’t get.
The Sydney Morning Herald
June 10, 2025