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Taxi driver allegedly stabbed in Sydney's west
Police are investigating after a taxi driver was allegedly stabbed by a customer in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Saints fire early but Duursma’s first arrow helps Dons fight back
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
Couple rushed to hospital after barbecue explodes at Adelaide Bunnings
A couple has been rushed to hospital with burns after a barbeque exploded at a Bunnings sausage sizzle in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
One dead, two critical in suspected mass overdose on the Gold Coast
One person is dead and two are in a critical condition after a suspected mass overdose on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Saints fire early but Duursma’s first arrow helps Dons fight back
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Saints fire early but Duursma’s first arrow helps Dons fight back
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 4 LIVE: Can the Sea Eagles bounce back against the Dragons?**
Manly will be looking to return to form straight away after last week’s loss to the Eels, while St George Illawarra want to reignite the optimism sparked by their first-round win. Follow all the action from WIN Stadium. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Saints fire early but Duursma’s first arrow helps Dons fight back
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Saints fire early but Duursma’s first arrow helps Dons fight back
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
‘There’s something not working’: Is Cheika the man to save the Waratahs?**
The Waratahs fell to their fourth successive defeat against the Rebels on Friday, leaving the team scrambling for answers. Michael Cheika could be one of them. ⌘ Read more
‘I’ve been to Taiwan’: China can be a democracy too, says Scott Morrison
Morrison also said Canberra’s relationship with China will always be transactional and never “values-based” like Australia’s ties with the US. ⌘ Read more
Clarke cuts loose at Eden Park
Blues winger Caleb Clarke cuts loose at Eden Park to score a try against Moana Pasifika. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Saints fire early but Duursma’s first arrow helps Dons fight back
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Speedy Saints off to a flyer against Bombers; Setterfield a late out for Dons
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Speedy Saints off to a flyer against Bombers; Setterfield a late out for Dons
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Speedy Saints off to a flyer against Bombers; Setterfield a late out for Dons
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
More blue skies ahead for Sydney’s Easter long weekend
Blue skies, no breeze and 27 degrees - Sydneysiders waking up on Easter Sunday can expect another picture-perfect autumn day. ⌘ Read more
Winger's swan dive in the wet
Drua winger Selestino Ravutaumada does a swan dive to score a try in the Lautoka wet. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints square off on Easter Saturday
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
‘We’ll be standing here next year’: Bluesfest boss defiant despite industry on its knees
Just days after the shock cancellation of Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay’s Bluesfest opened its doors, but the festival’s boss pleaded for financial support. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints square off on Easter Saturday
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
Why Koroisau is the key to rebuilding Wests Tigers
While the hooker’s courage is well known, Api Koroisau has been playing a far more significant role behind the scenes to help kick-start Marshall’s revolution at the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints square off on Easter Saturday
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints square off on Easter Saturday
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints square off on Easter Saturday
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
Ref brings end to Aussie star's bout
Referee Mark Nelson stepped in and called off the contest between Liam Wilson and Oscar Valdez. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne youth worker Les Twentyman dies
Described as “one of Melbourne’s big characters”, Twentyman was known for his work with at-risk young people – particularly in the western suburbs. He was 76. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints square off on Easter Saturday
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as we cover the Saints taking on the Bombers and the Power versus the Demons. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir
The Sydney Morning Herald’s political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist. ⌘ Read more
‘You try not to see it’: Swans star reveals racist messages
Rising Swans forward Joel Amartey, who has African heritage, gave up soccer because of racism and still receives racist messages playing in the AFL. ⌘ Read more
‘I’ve been to Taiwan’: China can be a democracy too, says Scott Morrison
Morrison also said Canberra’s relationship with China will always be transactional and never “values-based” like Australia’s ties with the US. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne youth worker Les Twentyman dies
Described as “one of Melbourne’s big characters”, Twentyman was known for his work with at-risk young people – particularly in the western suburbs. He was 76. ⌘ Read more
Highway closed, motorcyclist dead after truck collision
The driver of a B-double has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing after the latest tragedy on NSW roads over the Easter long weekend. ⌘ Read more
Dirty Three’s Jim White, your favourite songwriter’s favourite drummer
Propulsive but patient, White’s drumming has become an instrumental voice. After a career of making music with others, he has finished his first solo album. ⌘ Read more
Vale Les Twentyman OAM
Vale Les Twentyman OAM ⌘ Read more
Melbourne youth worker Les Twentyman dies
The 76-year-old was known for his work with at-risk youth, particularly in the city’s western suburbs. ⌘ Read more
August 2023: Malaysia suspends Australian live cattle exports from several facilities
Malaysia has become the second country to suspend some Australian live cattle imports. ⌘ Read more
Bulldogs forward returned to the field with broken jaw
Jacob Preston is likely to be sidelined for at least three weeks after scans on Saturday morning confirmed the damage. ⌘ Read more
How Tarryn Thomas can go to any club, at no draft cost
Suspended midfielder Tarryn Thomas can be signed as a free agent by any club, bar North Melbourne, at the end of the 2024 season. ⌘ Read more
Truck pushes sideways car along Queensland highway
A truck has been captured pushing a car sideways along one of Queensland's busiest highways. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Saturday, March 30
National weather forecast for Saturday, March 30 ⌘ Read more
Worrying signs for rebuilding North as Clarkson defends key list management calls
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended the club’s call not to select key defensive prospect Daniel Curtin in last year’s draft after also letting restricted free agent Ben McKay walk. ⌘ Read more
US signs off on more bombs, warplanes for Israel, sources say
The package comes as Israel faces strong international criticism over its continued bombing campaign and ground offensive in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, March 31, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors ⌘ Read more
One dead, two in hospital after mass drug overdose on the Gold Coast
A woman in her 40s has died and two others have been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a mass drug overdose involving six females. ⌘ Read more
Crows continue winless start against Dockers
Adelaide have dropped to 0-3 to start the AFL season after a loss against Fremantle. ⌘ Read more
Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
His last-minute decision to stay home this year recalled the Good Friday that St John Paul II famously watched from the Apostolic Palace just before he died in 2005. ⌘ Read more
One dead, two critical in suspected mass overdose on the Gold Coast
One person is dead and two are in a critical condition after a suspected mass overdose on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Why seven seconds can win a team the NRL premiership
When the game’s best are on the bench, coaches need a skilled back-up to slot into the side. Which teams go for experience, and which opt for youth? ⌘ Read more
Joey's shocked response to Fifita get-out clause
Andrew Johns was left shocked by the news of David Fifita's get-out clause at the Titans. ⌘ Read more
Travel’s new frontier: 20 destinations you’ll improve by visiting
Now you can satisfy your wanderlust and help the planet too: these adventures will help nurture the world for future generations. ⌘ Read more
Europe has entered ‘pre-war era’, says Poland’s prime minister
“I know it sounds devastating, especially to people of the younger generation, but we have to mentally get used to the arrival of a new era,” said the Polish leader. ⌘ Read more
Police hunting man after alleged attempted kidnapping
Police are hunting a man after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a teen boy from a street in Footscray. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly crashes into front yard of Sydney home
A man has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing after crashing into the front yard of a home in Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Tszyu weighs in for Vegas title defence
Tim Tszyu has weighed in for his world title defence against Sebastian Fundora. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Saturday, March 30
National weather forecast for Saturday, March 30 ⌘ Read more
US President to head to Baltimore after city’s bridge collapse
US President Joe Biden will head to Balitmore next week as crews arrive to start the removal of the structure. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly crashes into front yard of Sydney home
A man has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing after crashing into the front yard of a home in Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Police hunting man after alleged attempted kidnapping
Police are hunting a man after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a teen boy from a street in Footscray. ⌘ Read more
The ‘new Berlin’ where basement bars and speakeasies are well suited to wartime
It’s eclectic, arty, the food is amazing and despite a curfew, occasional sirens and the constant anxiety of missiles, Kyiv’s sophisticated spirit has returned. ⌘ Read more
The young and the lawless: How this man plans to tame teen crime
Confronting youth crime in Queensland has rested on Andrew Massingham’s shoulders for two months. Here’s what he’s done so far. But his plan to fix it stretches far into the future. ⌘ Read more
Genevieve got her dream job in her dream organisation. Six weeks later, her funding was cut
The Metro Arts boss says the show must go on despite a devastating funding cut to Brisbane’s 43-year-old cultural not-for-profit. ⌘ Read more
The AFL needs to clarify its stance on recreational drug use
If the AFL disagrees with the World Anti-Doping Agency rules about drugs like cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis, it should say so and change its code. ⌘ Read more
How Dev Patel drew on Hindu mythology – and broke his hand – to make a new kind of action hero
In his directorial debut, the actor wasn’t interested in making a ‘tourist video’, he had bigger ideas in mind. ⌘ Read more
Atlassian Central’s bold new art plugs into the Milky Way – and Sydney’s weather
Artist Brook Andrew has created an LED installation that will be visible from Parramatta Road and connected to the Bureau of Meteorology. ⌘ Read more
He blew the whistle on the AFL drugs scandal. Here is what Melbourne’s ex-club doctor wants to change
Zeeshan Arain says he documented a disturbingly high prevalence of illicit drug use among players at the Melbourne Football Club and wanted to expose a cultural problem, not blow up the league’s drugs policy. ⌘ Read more
‘Let’s give it a crack’: Dylan Alcott shows he’ll try anything once
The champion athlete is set to play The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show alongside Jason Donovan. ⌘ Read more
In the game of the father: The blood ties complicating footy’s feel-good stories
One of dozens of senior coaches and football bosses to have their judgment blinkered by blood ties, Denis Pagan coached his own son at AFL level. He believes Anthony Stevens has done the right thing by stepping away from the Kangaroos board. ⌘ Read more
‘The grief is so strong’: The TV show taking a serious look at the death of pets
In the Compass special Goodbye My Dog, dog behaviourist Laura Vissaritis looks at the emotional and economic toll caused by the loss of a beloved family pet. ⌘ Read more
Can I fly in a separate class to my partner? Your biggest conundrums answered
We sought advice from that rare species that seems to have it all figured out, comedians. ⌘ Read more
Calling Colesworth: Why we give names to our corporate overlords
The head of Coles said she’d never heard the term “Colesworth”. This disappointed me. ⌘ Read more
How early can you retire? These are the key dates to know
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the retirement process, from the steps leading up to retirement to navigating life post-retirement. ⌘ Read more
People point to a rise in racism in Australia. The majority want tougher laws
Survey findings highlight the rising anxiety about our society after months of protests against the conflict in Gaza – with 40 per cent saying Australia is now less safe. ⌘ Read more
Celebrate your birthday how you like, just not in the office
Celebrating birthdays in the office can be divisive, awkward, and an all-round waste of time. ⌘ Read more
How your super compares with the average (and how to fix it if it doesn’t)
Since Easter is all about eggs, do you know how your nest egg compares to someone else’s at your life stage? And are you on track for a sweet retirement? ⌘ Read more
Twelve of our favourite properties for sale in Victoria
Looking for your next home in Victoria? From Sorrento to Northcote, we’ve got you covered. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s pretty special’: What life is like in Sydney’s best-value suburbs
At about $1000 or less per square metre, it is some of the cheapest land money can buy in the city. But some think today’s prices won’t last long. ⌘ Read more
The Eastwood mansions that signal the vast wealth of the Exclusive Brethren’s Hales family
An ATO raid on a Brethren-linked company last week has put the spotlight on the immense wealth of the sect’s most influential family. ⌘ Read more
Our favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
From a Bondi Beach stunner to a mid-century gem, we’ve got you covered. ⌘ Read more
He knew too much about Putin’s apparatchiks – so his family ended up hiding out here
When a job with an oligarch in Russia turned dangerous, Nick Stride grabbed his family and fled as far as they could go: Australia. ⌘ Read more
It’s been a quarry, a depot and a dump. Soon hundreds will call this inner-city site home
The Pyrmont development has reignited debate about what to do with the dog track across the road. ⌘ Read more
Coalition developing ‘big stick’ law to rein in Coles and Woolworths
Opposition backbenchers are putting pressure on Peter Dutton to live up to his repeated claim that the Coalition is now the party of the working classes. ⌘ Read more
Last weekend, a five-year-old broke into a house to steal a car
A youth crime crisis in some areas of regional Australia is fuelling long-standing tension between Indigenous residents, the wider community and police. ⌘ Read more
‘Our secret’: What life is like in Melbourne’s best value suburb
There’s space to relax, you can hear the parrots singing and friendly locals are always open to stop for a chat. ⌘ Read more
Oi, old mate, a cafe isn’t a rent-free office. Why don’t you Zoom off?**
Cafes are occupied by too many entitled loiterers, for whom $4.50 a coffee is way too cheap. The rest of us are subsidising their Zoom meetings. ⌘ Read more
‘Retro, wealthy and weird’: The old boys who are afraid of young girls
The Newington College old guard is resisting co-education, but you have to wonder when adults’ identity is so tied to their six years as teenagers. ⌘ Read more
Luca Belgiorno-Nettis joins Palm Beach set buying well-known designer house for $12m**
A quick settlement on the glamorous designer digs means the new owners will be in residence in time for Easter. ⌘ Read more
The March 30 Edition
How one family fled Russia – and hid in the Kimberley \\| The original wellness hack: gardening \\| Sydney’s gay murders and the ongoing fallout ⌘ Read more
The waiting list war: The battle to become a private school parent
Some schools have seen the length of their waiting lists double as more parents opt for private education for their children. Here’s how the schools choose who gets in. ⌘ Read more
‘Birth is just a snapshot’: Why boutique post-natal services are on the rise
More attention is being paid to the “fourth trimester” with the rise of dedicated clinics, hotels and mother’s groups – often with a hefty price tag attached. ⌘ Read more
Big-city problems surfing in on Torquay as newcomers embrace a sea change
The Torquay community is fiercely protective of its surrounding environment - both ocean and land - as its population boom threatens its coastal character. ⌘ Read more
Under water and under pressure: The fight to fix flood insurance
As climate change increases the severity and frequency of natural disasters, insurance companies face pressure to improve the handling of their claims. ⌘ Read more
‘We got it wrong’: Is the feast over for plant-based meat?**
“Chicken-free chicken” start-up Sunfed has had its valuation slashed to zero and its products are no longer available in supermarkets. Investors say it overestimated consumer appetite. ⌘ Read more
More than 150 cattle died on a ship from Darwin. It could result in a diplomatic ‘debacle’**
Either the crew did not inform the Australian government, or the government had the details but chose to keep them secret from Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
Reynolds’ woes banished: Four things learnt from the Broncos’ derby triumph
Adam Reynolds has signalled he is free of the knee injury which has plagued the start of the 2024 campaign, while one rival’s play sent Queensland coaches a message. ⌘ Read more
Super Rugby LIVE: Waratahs drop four straight as Rebels power home
The Waratahs’ hopes of playing finals footy are not getting any better after they lost their fourth straight game. ⌘ Read more
Regional base and engagement with history make Art Dubai special
Dubai owes everything to trade and finance, yet its art fair is less nakedly mercantile than any fair of comparable size. ⌘ Read more
The Sad Sheep painting that quietly waits to ruin your day
The National Gallery of Victoria harbours a famous artwork that has been transfixing visitors for 140 years. ⌘ Read more