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Hong Kong rushes through security laws feared by Western businesses
The measures, which further tighten the national security laws imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing in 2020, have fuelled concerns about the former British colony’s future as Asia’s business hub. ⌘ Read more
Sex is back for the Olympics in the city of love
After intimacy was banned during the COVID-affected Tokyo Olympics, organisers in Paris will provide 300,000 condoms in the athletes’ village. ⌘ Read more
World Rugby to consider tackle height change for professional game
A range of law tweaks and trials to enhance the spectacle of rugby, and improve player welfare, have been revealed in a new World Rugby plan. ⌘ Read more
‘Like Taylor Swift tickets’: Cops fight for $269,000 payment to resign
NSW Police are giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to experienced officers, so they can leave the force despite a shortage of 1500 officers. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Central banks face a horrible choice, warns the prophet of the Great Recession
Bernard Connolly is one of the very few prophets who foresaw both the Great Recession and the eurozone sovereign debt debacle. After a long silence, he is again issuing warnings. ⌘ Read more
Dolphins honour injured teammate
The Dolphins have put a special tribute on their jerseys for the remainder of the year after Tom Gilbert was injured. ⌘ Read more
Eagles co-captain Allen sidelined with knee injury
West Coast have been dealt a horror blow to the start of their AFL campaign, with co-captain and spearhead Oscar Allen sidelined with bone stress in his right knee. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
New intelligence triggers fresh search for body of Samantha Murphy
On Wednesday morning, police announced a significant search would be undertaken around the Buninyong Bushland Reserve and asked members of the public to stay away. ⌘ Read more
ASX lifts as Wall Street pushes to record ahead of Fed
The Australian sharemarket has opened green, following Wall Street’s rally overnight as investors waited to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about where it’s taking interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Delta pilot arrested in Scotland
Officials stopped the drunk pilot who was about to fly Boeing 767 from to the US. ⌘ Read more
New intelligence triggers fresh search for Samantha Murphy’s body
On Wednesday morning, police announced a significant search would be undertaken around the Buninyong Bushland Reserve and asked members of the public to stay away. ⌘ Read more
New lead in search for Samantha Murphy
Police are searching in the town of Buninyong. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
VCE exams review finds more errors, poorly worded questions
More than a dozen flawed questions have been uncovered in previous mathematics tests after a series of mistakes in last year’s VCE exams prompted a review. ⌘ Read more
Games cancellation will cost taxpayers $600 million, says Auditor-General
The auditor-general has delivered a scathing report of the state’s handling of the scrapped Commonwealth Games, calling the government’s cost estimates of holding the Games overstated and not transparent. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Hospital staff illegally attempted to access Catherine’s medical records: report
The exclusive hospital where the Princess of Wales underwent surgery is investigating claims a staff member attempted to access her medical records, a British newspaper reported. ⌘ Read more
More than 120 firefighters battling Gidgegannup blaze
Firefighters have resumed battling a blaze burning in bushland east of Perth near Gidgegannup which has torn through 650 hectares. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Durant: Mills a 'flat out legend'
Kevin Durant has spoken highly of his former teammate Patty Mills. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide City Council considers 7 per cent rate hike
The cost of dining out and parking in Adelaide could skyrocket as the Adelaide City Council considers a 7.4 per cent rate hike. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
VCE exams review finds more errors, poorly worded questions
A review into a series of mistakes in last year’s VCE tests has uncovered more examples of flawed questions in mathematics exams in both 2023 and 2022. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
ASX set for gains as Wall Street pushes to record ahead of Fed
US stocks gained ground as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about where it’s taking interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Worker trapped in collapsed mine remains in hospital
The 21-year old worker who was trapped by the deadly rockfall at the Ballarat Gold Mine remains in The Alfred hospital tonight. ⌘ Read more
Judge issues warning to parents who allegedly fought child
Germikia Denise Freeman and Charles Nathaniel Webb Jr. appeared in court after allegedly fighting a child at a US primary school. ⌘ Read more
Trump threatens 'hostile' Rudd's US ambassadorship
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump calls former PM Kevin Rudd 'a little bit nasty' and 'hostile' ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Claims of security breach at Princess of Wales' hospital
A worker at the hospital where Catherine went under the knife is accused of accessing her medical records. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Trump calls Kevin Rudd ‘nasty’ and ‘not the brightest bulb’; China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race tips and preview for Wyong on Wednesday
Sydney’s midweekers head north to the Central Coast with eight races programmed. ⌘ Read more
Apple and Google in talks to bring AI to iPhones
Apple’s delay in releasing an AI product has been costly. Now it is trying to make up ground. ⌘ Read more
‘Not the brightest bulb’: Donald Trump hits out at Kevin Rudd
The comments come eight months before November’s election, in which Trump and Joe Biden are both seeking a second term in the White House. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors, China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Comedians relive those awkward moments (spoiler alert: it’s painful)
Some of us are born bumbling – others have ineptitude thrust upon us. ⌘ Read more
‘Proof of life!’ Buckingham Palace has lost control of the Princess Catherine narrative
The paparazzi of Princess Diana’s era have been swapped for mobile phone cameras, the columnists supplanted by endless online royal “experts” with clickbait. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors, China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Unilever to cut 7500 jobs
Unilever will spin off Ben & Jerry's ice-cream as it tries to boost sales and profitability. ⌘ Read more
Why Aaron Taylor-Johnson would be a Bond like no other
More interested in a vegie patch than Aston Martins, the 33-year-old is hotly fancied to take over from Daniel Craig as 007. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors, China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
‘I died when he did’: Mum of lawyer killed in suspected Sydney hit-and-run heartbroken
The mother of 28-year-old New Zealand lawyer Mitch East, who died in a suspected hit-and-run in Sydney’s east over the weekend, said he was her reason for living. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors, China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Police probe four-hour window in mafia shooting investigation
A four-hour window is at the centre of an investigation into the execution-style shooting of a suspected mafia member. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors, China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Showbags are expensive and full of rubbish - but they’ll stand the test of time
There are few other things I can think of that have endured without alteration. ⌘ Read more
Investors poured billions into Chinese ‘zombies’. Now their money is stuck
What looked like a mammoth growth opportunity just a few years ago has turned hostile. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors, China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Dual Australian Open winner’s boyfriend dies suddenly in Florida
Konstantin Koltsov, the boyfriend of world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka, died aged 42 near Miami. A police statement said “no foul play is suspected”. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Government denies it wanted to ditch the Brisbane Games
Officials considered all options about Queensland hosting the 2032 Games amid skyrocketing costs and a public backlash. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors, China’s foreign minister to meet Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her Chinese counterpart today, Teal MPS have been accused of wanting to protect their wealthy donors and RBA holds interest rates. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Wednesday, March 20
National weather forecast for Wednesday, March 20 ⌘ Read more
Reports of shooting at McDonald's car park in Melbourne
A crime scene has been set up at a McDonald's car park in Melbourne after reports shots were fired. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Lions disappointed stadium ruled out so fast; Brisbane service helping young break cycle of abuse
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Cashing in: The stars set to join the AFL’s millionaire boys club
Last year’s landmark collective bargaining agreement between the AFL and AFL Players Association will dramatically increase how much footballers are paid. We name which of the league’s stars are most likely to become millionaires. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Trump White House official begins prison sentence
Peter Navarro was defiant in remarks to reporters before he headed to a federal lockup in Miami. ⌘ Read more
Motorbike hit team carried out suspected Calabrian mafia hit on John Latorre
A small motorbike – potentially even a Vespa or another type of scooter – was used as a getaway vehicle in the brazen murder of fruiterer John Latorre in Melbourne’s norrthern suburbs last week. ⌘ Read more
ASX set for gains as Wall Street rises ahead of Fed
US stocks gained ground as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about where it’s taking interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Why strong super gains are set to continue, for now
With sharemarkets such as Australia’s and many developed-country markets, trading at or near record highs, returns could pull back. ⌘ Read more
Never too late: Why it’s still important to invest in retirement
Money doesn’t care about your age or how many setbacks you’ve had. So, it’s always possible to turn things around, no matter your age. ⌘ Read more
My children are bad with money. How should I pass on my inheritance?**
If you pass on your inheritance early, you’ll be able to guide your children in how to spend it wisely. ⌘ Read more
The little-known method that can help women boost their super
More people are being encouraged to talk about and take advantage of a little-known feature of our superannuation system. ⌘ Read more
Perth company, former boss cop hefty fines for ‘COVID killer’ sanitiser claims
Perth-based natural wellness company Holista CollTech and its chief have been hit with $2 million in fines for falsely claiming its plant-based hand sanitiser killed COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
While sick patients are waiting, he’s vaping. What can I do about my terrible colleague?**
If you’re unhappy with the person you’re constantly rostered to work alongside, you need to do something, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
The secret to booking a flight with no other passengers on board
Each year, hundreds of ‘ghost flights’ take off with just a handful of passengers. Here’s how to boost your chances of finding one. ⌘ Read more
How much does it cost to buy a home with an extra bedroom?**
The cost-of-living crisis is colliding with home owners’ search for enough space to accommodate their family. ⌘ Read more
Wrangling this massive rock/jazz/funk band requires the patience of a saint
Bassist Michael League has learnt a thing or two after 20 years of directing Snarky Puppy. ⌘ Read more
Julie Bishop steps out with new beau at F1 event she won’t attend
The glamour event at the track is also expected to attract some high-profile footballers short of a win lately the night before a big game. ⌘ Read more
Police hail WA’s anti-bikie laws for turning younger recruits away from gang life
Police have trumpeted “anti-bikie” laws following the WA Ombudsman’s first report into their administration over their first year of operation. ⌘ Read more
Timeshare holidays are back and targeting Millennials and Gen Z
Big investment dollars are rolling into the long forgotten holiday model that is now aimed at the generation that puts holidays above homeownership, and experiences over possessions. ⌘ Read more
Leaked data reveals Victorian hospitals strapped for cash
More than half of Victoria’s health services are running low on cash, prompting fears of lay-offs without a major funding injection from the state government. ⌘ Read more
How to fix the housing crisis? Let’s start with this defacto tax on divorce
In the midst of a crisis we should pull all the available levers. That means abolishing stamp duty should be on the agenda. ⌘ Read more
Will Ferrell’s red-carpet tricks for showing off your (sponsored) watch
Loosen that sleeve, touch your head: celebrity product placement 101. ⌘ Read more
How Leniu case changed Luai’s mind on players calling out racism
Penrith five-eighth says he is no longer comfortable with the adage that ‘whatever happens on the field stays on the field.’ ⌘ Read more
Is this Australian street really ‘the world’s coolest’? Not for me
My dream street has good and diverse food; classy, creative boutiques; bars that are friendly and unpretentious. Some cities have them. ⌘ Read more
Push to get world heritage protection for rail workshop site in Melbourne’s west
A campaign to get the Newport Railway Works on the UNESCO World Heritage List has been green lit by a local council. ⌘ Read more
‘Banning big money, just not theirs’: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior minister Don Farrell have turned their sights on a group of crossbenchers in a debate over big money in politics. ⌘ Read more
The seven conditions found in former footy players’ brains
An Australia-first study tracked six former rugby players during life and after their death. All had at least one degenerative brain condition. ⌘ Read more
Is this just a fiery thrill or another disaster waiting to happen?**
We take a gamble with volcano tourism. The obvious lava and ash aren’t the only dangers. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Wednesday, March 20
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Police commissioner’s new spin king prompts backlash
The announcement of veteran news figure Steve Jackson’s appointment to head the police media unit was delayed as police became aware of Jackson’s colourful history in Sydney’s media industry. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, March 20, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, March 20, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Saints coach throws challenge to Pies
Ross Lyon has questioned if Collingwood has what it takes to comeback from an 0-2 start. ⌘ Read more
Cyberhackers paid to break into workplace systems
A warning has been issued to vulnerable business owners about how simple it can be to steal sensitive information. ⌘ Read more
Fast build homes soaring in popularity
Fast build homes are one way Western Australians are tackling the tradie shortage and Perth's building delays. ⌘ Read more
Warning as bushfire threatens Perth Hills
Perth Hills is on high alert as a fire burns out of control, threatening homes surrounded by bushland. ⌘ Read more
Gran allegedly defrauded of $320,000 by grandson
A heartbroken grandmother claims her 24-year-old grandson defrauded her of $320,000. ⌘ Read more
WA lawmaker to meet with grieving dad, mulls major stop-and-search powers
As Perth reels from the death of a young woman stabbed while walking in suburbia, the attorney-general plans a meeting to consider sweeping police powers. ⌘ Read more
Supermac’s self-sabotage
The Night of the Long Knives has nothing on this. ⌘ Read more
Lives and homes at risk as bushfire spreads through City of Swan
Residents in Perth’s north-east have been urged to flee as 120 firefighters battle an emergency-level blaze in the City of Swan. ⌘ Read more
Cutting-edge sports wind tunnel set to open in Adelaide
A world leading sporting facility boasting cutting edge technology is about to be opened in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more