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‘Not cross buns’: Frankensteins of Easter tradition abound
A UK grocery chain launched a hot cross bun with a tick instead of the traditional Christian symbol. “When I survey the wondrous tick.” Doesn’t have quite the same ring, does it? ⌘ Read more
Easter long weekend forecast
What the weather has got in store this Easter. ⌘ Read more
‘Kids deserve to be able to play safely’: Eddie Betts shares footage of racial abuse hurled at children
AFL great Eddie Betts has shared horrific footage to social media of four children being racially abused while playing basketball in what appears to be his front garden. ⌘ Read more
Gorry in doubt for Matildas campaign
Matildas player Katrina Gorry is in some doubt for the Olympics after suffering an ankle injury at club level. ⌘ Read more
‘Numbers don’t lie’: Biden outpaces Trump in fundraising, enlists big guns for more
With seven months until the US election, Democrats hope a single, star-studded event will add a record $US25 million to their war chest. ⌘ Read more
Man killed in shooting in Melbourne's north
A man has been killed in a shooting in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more
King Charles stresses importance of kindness in Easter message
King Charles has delivered his first public address since the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
China lifts Aussie wine tariffs, reopening $1 billion market
China will drop tariffs on Australian wine, reopening a $1.1 billion market after years of being blocked. ⌘ Read more
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud that unraveled with the collapse of FTX. ⌘ Read more
Man found with critical injuries in backyard of Melbourne home
Police are investigating after a man was found with critical injuries outside a Melbourne home. ⌘ Read more
Man killed in shooting in Melbourne's north
A man has been killed in a shooting in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more
Thrilling finish to Australian Mile Championships race
Western Australia's Jesse Hunt edged Queensland's Jack Anstey to clinch his maiden national title. ⌘ Read more
Cleary's 'failure' call over black and white rules
Ivan Cleary broke his one rule for the season after making a comment on the Bunker. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Friday March 29
National weather forecast for Friday March 29 ⌘ Read more
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced on Thursday to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud that unraveled with the collapse of FTX. ⌘ Read more
Multiple killed in two separate crashes across Australia
Two people have been killed in a horror night on Australian roads. ⌘ Read more
AFL legend Eddie Betts shares video of person yelling racial slurs outside his home
AFL legend Eddie Betts has shared a confronting video of a person inside a passing car repeatedly yelling out racial slurs towards his children and their friends. ⌘ Read more
King Charles stresses importance of kindness in Easter message
King Charles has delivered his first public address since the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
China lifts Aussie wine tariffs, reopening $1 billion market
China will drop tariffs on Australian wine, reopening a $1.1 billion market after years of being blocked. ⌘ Read more
You have walked past his work. Meet the man ‘editing’ Melbourne
Architect Peter Elliott was never interested in the colour of bathroom taps - he wanted to influence a much bigger canvas. ⌘ Read more
Beyonce’s epic Cowboy Carter is outlaw country in the truest sense
The singer has a clear message on her country music pivot: country’s whatever she wants it to be. ⌘ Read more
A Wallabies star heard a ‘pop’ in his neck. He feared he may not run with his kids again
Waratahs centre Lalakai Foketi has spoken about a scary injury that saw him rushed to hospital last month. ⌘ Read more
Christmas and Halloween are made for movies. What about Easter?**
Despite being a major holiday that often lines up with the school break, Easter movies remain rare compared to other holiday counterparts. ⌘ Read more
I completely stuffed up in a meeting. Should I resign in embarrassment?**
Not being able to explain something under unusual, difficult or simply unexpected circumstances isn’t evidence of incompetence or incapability. ⌘ Read more
Australians have blindly accepted Albanese’s line on this for far too long
Bureaucrats who decide budgets may think we do not have skin in the game. We do. Just like Britain did when Nazi Germany coveted Czechoslovakia. ⌘ Read more
Just when Dutton is winning, he sounds like a sore loser
Dutton calls Albanese weak. Albanese calls Dutton angry. Each is trying to pin a label on the other. But the strange thing is that Dutton makes it so easy for his label to stick. ⌘ Read more
‘We take extra pride in it’: Inside the stadium that Sydney forgot
Leichhardt Oval faces a funding crisis after the government refused to pay for upgrades and the Wests Tigers threatened to leave. But why, exactly, is it so bad? ⌘ Read more
Housing backtrack: Councils swoop on wiggle room in development plan
New planning controls are due to be imposed in April, but documents reveal the government is prepared to allow councils another six months to devise their own plans around some train stations. ⌘ Read more
The creators of South Park bought a restaurant and it’s impossible to get in
Trey Parker and Matt Stone bought their favourite place to celebrate birthdays during the pandemic. Now there’s a waiting list of 100,000. ⌘ Read more
Why do I get so bloated (and gassy) on planes?**
No, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how to avoid that dreaded bloated feeling while flying. ⌘ Read more
Buyers bring suitcases of cash to Perth home opens to compete with east coast investors
Locals are becoming increasingly aggressive as they seek to gain the edge in Perth’s red-hot property market. ⌘ Read more
Jason Demetriou has won a grand final from 0-3 before. All is not lost for South Sydney
The South Sydney coach should know what can be achieved after an awful start to a season. He helped pull off the ultimate NRL fairytale. ⌘ Read more
His music drives some of the world’s best films. In the latest, he is the star
Ryuichi Sakamoto scored – and even starred in – groundbreaking films. A year after his death, he is the subject of a loving tribute from the son he inspired. ⌘ Read more
‘When we make a mistake someone can die’: Inside the world of police crisis negotiators
There are no deadlines, no shouting, no threats and no intimidation. They would rather show people the exit door than kick it in. ⌘ Read more
Mayor’s Chapel Street ‘s---hole’ comment comes back to haunt
The Stonnington mayor wants Chapel Street businesses to pay millions for marketing and promotion, but he hasn’t always been so keen on the strip. ⌘ Read more
‘Resistance is futile’: From cheese-on-a-stick to Mi Goreng chips, the best budget bites at this year’s Easter Show
The Good Food Guide editor tracks down everything worth eating and drinking, and shares his picks for a full day’s snacking on a $50 budget. ⌘ Read more
The probability of an Australian Taylor-Travis combo – and other fun stats
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions. ⌘ Read more
Who won the 2024 Australian Grand Prix? Take The Age quiz
How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ Read more
Tripologist: How should I spend a 24-hour stopover in Zurich?**
You might take a stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich’s most famous street. This handsome boulevard is dedicated to all things Swiss. ⌘ Read more
How much it costs to live near Australia’s best beaches
A patch of paradise won’t break the bank in some of the most beautiful and isolated locations in the country. ⌘ Read more
Pitbull v praying mantis: The danger man Tszyu must beat en route to boxing immortality
On Sunday in Las Vegas, Tim Tszyu will face an opponent eerily similar to the one his father, Kostya, fought at Parramatta Stadium in 1996. ⌘ Read more
Bumper travel quiz: Who used the slogan ‘the world’s favourite airline’?**
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s Easter special, super-sized travel quiz. ⌘ Read more
Labor MPs raise community fears over deportation bill
Party sources say Bennelong MP Jerome Laxale questioned the impact of provisions blocking visas from countries who don’t accept the return of their citizens. ⌘ Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in jail for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud
The judge said Bankman-Fried had lied during his testimony and had shown no remorse for stealing $8 billion from customers of his now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange. ⌘ Read more
Tom Mitchell proves instrumental in Collingwood’s gutsy win over Lions
Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell kept scrapping and fighting, and played a significant part in Collingwood’s first win of the season. ⌘ Read more
Indonesia suspends live cattle imports from Darwin export yard
An Australian source told this masthead that more than 150 cattle from a Northern Territory property were dumped at sea. ⌘ Read more
Collingwood avert disaster with gusty win at the Gabba; Pendlebury ‘got sucked in’ before hitting Neale
Collingwood have revived their AFL season and sent the Brisbane Lions’ further south with a 20-point win in a scrappy, fluctuating grand final re-match at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
In an age where we’ve discovered it all, this paradise shouldn’t exist
Papatura Retreat isn’t for everyone. But for Pete Blanche and his wife Marg, it was love at first sight. ⌘ Read more
Greek food is having a moment, but this 40-year-old city icon is an understated stayer
Family restaurant Tsindos, and its secret eggplant dip, has been a Lonsdale Street stalwart for 40 years. ⌘ Read more
Is your suburb going higher? The 10 areas earmarked as hotspots for increasing housing density
A street-by-street analysis reveals where the Allan government’s push to ramp up housing development is most likely to occur. See the maps. ⌘ Read more
This new-look Balmain boozer feels like an entirely new venue. So, how’s the food?**
There’s no chicken schnitzel, but there is a juicy pork chop at The Dry Dock. Just don’t wear your thongs. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Friday, March 29
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
AFL chief tells clubs what the new drugs policy will be
AFL boss Andrew Dillon has told a briefing of all 18 clubs that the league will continue with a health-based illicit drugs policy. In practice, this would mean no sanction on the first offence. ⌘ Read more
Collingwood avert disaster with gusty win at the Gabba; Pendlebury ‘got sucked in’ before hitting Neale
Collingwood have revived their AFL season and sent the Brisbane Lions’ further south with a 20-point win in a scrappy, fluctuating grand final re-match at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
AFL teams and expert tips: Blues bolstered for Good Friday clash
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round three. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 LIVE updates: Magpies dig deep for vital win but Pendlebury faces rare MRO scrutiny
Collingwood have revived their AFL season and sent the Brisbane Lions’ further south with a 20-point win in a scrappy, fluctuating grand final re-match at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 LIVE updates: Magpies dig deep for vital win but Pendlebury faces rare MRO scrutiny
Collingwood have revived their AFL season and sent the Brisbane Lions’ further south with a 20-point win in a scrappy, fluctuating grand final re-match at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 LIVE updates: Magpies dig deep for vital win but Pendlebury faces rare MRO scrutiny
Collingwood have revived their AFL season and sent the Brisbane Lions’ further south with a 20-point win in a scrappy, fluctuating grand final re-match at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 LIVE updates: Magpies dig deep for vital win but Pendlebury faces rare MRO scrutiny
Collingwood have revived their AFL season and sent the Brisbane Lions’ further south with a 20-point win in a scrappy, fluctuating grand final re-match at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
Penrith dominate without Cleary despite late Roosters rally
The Panthers’ Swiss watch precision ticked on without the NRL’s best player as the Roosters were clinically dismantled on their own turf. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Magpies dig deep for vital win but Pendlebury faces rare MRO scrutiny
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, March 29, 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
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Magpies dig deep for vital win but Pendlebury faces rare MRO scrutiny
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ 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 29, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Joey's plea to Panthers star
Sunia Turuva is set to go to market but Andrew Johns had a message for the youngster. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Magpies dig deep for vital win but Pendlebury faces rare MRO scrutiny
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Magpies dig deep for vital win but Pendlebury faces rare MRO scrutiny
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Gutsy Magpies dig deep for vital win but Pendlebury faces rare MRO scrutiny
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
Penrith dominate without Cleary despite late Roosters rally
The Panthers’ Swiss watch precision ticked on without the NRL’s best player as the Roosters were clinically dismantled on their own turf. ⌘ Read more
NRL Highlights: Roosters v Panthers - Round 4
Sydney Roosters host the Penrith Panthers in Round 4 of the 2024 NRL Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Pies burst back to life but Pendlebury set to face MRO scrutiny
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
AFL greats bristle at score review
Brian Taylor and Luke Hodge criticised the AFL's score review system after another "wasteful" review in the Lions-Magpies match. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Lions and Magpies trading blows in see-sawing clash
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Lions and Magpies trading blows in see-sawing clash
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Lions and Magpies trading blows in see-sawing and fiery clash
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Lions and Magpies trading blows in see-sawing and fiery clash
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
China lifts tariffs on Australian wines
China will drop tariffs on Australian wine, reopening a $1.1 billion market after years of being blocked. ⌘ Read more
Two drivers killed in crash
Two drivers in separate vehicles have died in a crash in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
New tech slashes treatment recovery times for heart condition
A new medical technology is slashing recovery times and surgery wait lists for those impacted by a debilitating heart condition. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Lions and Magpies trading blows in see-sawing and fiery clash
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Lions and Magpies trading blows in see-sawing and fiery Gabba clash
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Lions and Magpies trading blows in see-sawing and fiery Gabba clash
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Magpies scoreless in second term as Brisbane find their feet
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
‘Nothing to lose’: Titmus issues rivals an ominous Olympics warning
Ariarne Titmus has put the world on notice, having evolved in a manner that has her primed for greater success than three years ago. ⌘ Read more
Failing to get off scot-free
Kilty as charged. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
Teen girl hospitalised after e-scooter collision in Wanneroo
The 16-year-old was injured just after 2pm on Wanneroo Road and taken to hospital with serious injuries. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Magpies scoreless in second term as Brisbane find their feet
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium
The long weekend starts early for footy fans as the three-time defending premiers face off against the team tipped by many to end their reign. ⌘ Read more
‘Please don’t make our jobs harder’: Suspended students to get more power to appeal
A public school principal has spoken out against the Miles government’s plans to grant more appeal rights to students given short suspensions in Queensland schools. ⌘ Read more