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New ‘vibrancy’ reforms to avoid repeat of The Joey trading saga
The Palm Beach restaurant’s hopes of nighttime dining were dashed after residents living half a kilometre away complained. A new law is set to avoid a repeat. ⌘ Read more
Do some countries deserve our tourist dollars more than others?**
When it comes to choosing a country to travel to, no nation is without sin (even Australia). Where do you draw the line? ⌘ Read more
Airline review: Excess baggage causes dramas on this flight
Upon arrival we are informed that 100 bags were offloaded prior to departure, including mine. ⌘ Read more
Hamas says it accepts ceasefire deal as Wong prepares for UN vote on Palestine
The UN vote on whether to admit Palestine as a full member is symbolic, but would be seen as an important test for the level of international support for a Palestinian state. ⌘ Read more
Men swing support to Dutton as Labor loses ground in battleground states
An exclusive survey shows male voters cut their support for Labor from 37 per cent in the final months of 2023 to 31 per cent in the first months of 2024. ⌘ Read more
How Vladimir Putin’s gas empire crumbled
Vladimir Putin is throwing everything he has got at ramping up Russia’s war machine. But it does not include one previously reliable source of cash. ⌘ Read more
Only one in 20 Qld vehicles are motorcycles. Yet they account for one-third of fatalities
One-third of motorists killed on Queensland roads in the first four months of 2024 were motorcyclists, despite only a small fraction of road users travelling on two wheels. ⌘ Read more
‘You’ve got to cook with love.’ The motherly wisdom that influenced these famous cooks
Mums have left a lasting impression on these chefs and cooks from their signature dishes (like the gyoza that rivals Tokyo’s best) to some less successful meals. ⌘ Read more
Can a food truck really turn into a fine diner? This smoky skewer spot gives it a red hot go
The menu at Firepop in Enmore sounds like drinking food, but elevated: fire-licked skewers of spiced lamb, wagyu beef cubes, and fiery shishito and padron peppers. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Tuesday, May 7
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
‘As the Doctor and Ruby grew closer, so did we’: A new era for Doctor Who
As Doctor Who enters its new Disney era, stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson reveal why they’re like “besties at the back of the school bus”. ⌘ Read more
No scorched earth: Chalmers promises budget spending as economy slows
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is poised to deliver a second successive budget surplus, but deficits in coming years to support the economy. ⌘ Read more
Moloney falls short against Takei in Tokyo, losing bantamweight crown
Australia is without a reigning male world boxing champion after Jason Moloney’s unanimous points loss to a man in just his ninth professional boxing fight. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 7, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist. ⌘ 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 Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 7, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Bombers big man to sit out podcast after comments
Caroline Wilson says Sam Draper won't appear on his podcast for the next month following his controversial Bulldogs comments. ⌘ Read more
Social housing to get budget funding boost
Social housing is going to get a funding boost in WA’s state budget. ⌘ Read more
Perth man accused of fraud hit with more charges
A 24-year-old man charged over an alleged Ponzi scheme scam has been slapped with a further 11 fraud charges. ⌘ Read more
Chilling final message sent by Perth teen shot by police
A Perth teen who stabbed a man before he was shot dead by police sent a chilling final message. ⌘ Read more
Hidden positive behind big Broncos blow
Paul Gallen believes there's one positive to come from Adam Reynolds' bicep injury. ⌘ Read more
Schuster's demand revealed for NRL return
Former Manly star Josh Schuster has reportedly stated what position he wants to play in when an NRL club picks him up. ⌘ Read more
Gus predicts shocks as Gal picks Blues backs
Phil Gould has provided some inside information on Michael Maguire's game one side. ⌘ Read more
Gus reveals SJ training problem
Shaun Johnson's fitness may be causing problems at the Warriors after Phil Gould stated he hasn't been training ⌘ Read more
Stuck between a rock and a hard bake
While pranksters get the better of Ezra. ⌘ Read more
Caro's call on Bevo's coaching future
Caroline Wilson says if the Western Bulldogs don't make finals, Luke Beveridge will be out of a job. ⌘ Read more
Entitled males aren’t only in private schools, they’re on the tram
Readers react to claims of “disgraceful” personal ratings of girls at a private school, and the wiping of debt from HECS. ⌘ Read more
Paid reproductive leave for Queensland public servants
Public servants in Queensland will soon be able to access paid reproductive leave. ⌘ Read more
Teen gang allegedly terrorised eight suburbs in crime spree
A group of teens have allegedly hit homes in eight suburbs across Toowoomba. ⌘ Read more
The fork in Queensland’s path to treaty gets wider all the way to election day
Yet one year ago, the state’s major parties had voted for a shared road ahead for First Nations communities. ⌘ Read more
Visitor caps, lower speed limits on agenda for popular national parks
Consultants have told the Queensland government the overuse of beaches and trails, particularly by four-wheel-drives, is a problem that needs to be addressed. ⌘ Read more
Harassed, threatened and stalked: Soul Barn owner fears for safety after woman’s ‘mushroom’ death
The owner of a Victorian wellness centre where a woman died after consuming suspected toxic mushrooms says she fears for her safety after being harassed, threatened and stalked by strangers. ⌘ Read more
Protestor arrested for allegedly throwing egg at premier
A protestor has been arrested for allegedly throwing an egg at the Queensland premier at a march. ⌘ Read more
Pies suffer injury blow after big win
After a thrilling win over arch-rival Carlton, Collingwood have come crashing back to Earth with a cruel double injury blow ⌘ Read more
Billy’s stern message for ref critics : The Billy Slater Podcast - Ep09
Billy has a strong message for the keyboard warriors wanting to bag the game’s referees, what Wayne Bennett brings to the table if he were to go to Souths, plus we hear which two players Billy would’ve loved to have played alongside had he got the chance.

The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Mark Levy for Ram Trucks - Eats ever ... ⌘ Read more
South Australian pharmacies can now authorise repeat of contraceptive pill
A repeat prescription of the contraceptive pill is now available at South Australian pharmacies. ⌘ Read more
What the Bondi Junction assailant told a victim he stabbed
Joel Cauchi turned a normal Saturday into hell. For the first time, one of his Bondi Junction victims has revealed what the killer said when he stabbed her. ⌘ Read more
Mihocek played on with hamstring injury; AFL greats question tackle trend; Hobart stadium gets opposition approval
The thought never crossed Brody Mihocek’s mind to leave the ground, despite his hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Leigh Matthews and Nathan Buckley are convinced AFL umpires have changed their interpretation of holding-the-ball decisions. ⌘ Read more
Completion bonuses on the cards in university overhaul
Education Minister Jason Clare’s vision for getting more disadvantaged students into universities will be outlined in next week’s budget. ⌘ Read more
Wong prepares for UN vote on Palestine as Rafah ground invasion looms
The UN vote on whether to admit Palestine as a full member is symbolic, but would be seen as an important test for the level of international support for a Palestinian state. ⌘ Read more
‘This is not a gender issue’: Players out of line but not sexist, says NRL
The NRL has backed Kasey Badger amid criticism of her officiating, as it emerged the referee has taken to deactivating her social media accounts before games to avoid reading hateful comments. ⌘ Read more
Riot squad makes more arrests after Wakeley church riot
Fourteen people have now been arrested after the riot outside a Wakeley church last month. ⌘ Read more
Contraceptive pill now available at South Australian pharmacies
The contraceptive pill is now available at South Australian pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription. ⌘ Read more
The best photos from around the world on May 7, 2024
The best photos from around the world on May 7, 2024 ⌘ Read more
Roosters enter the race for Fifita
David Fifita has been busy during his time in Sydney with reports the Roosters are interested in his services. ⌘ Read more
A dozen women allegedly stalked by predator on popular walking trail
More than a dozen women have allegedly been stalked by an alleged predator on a popular walking trail in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Bulldogs rule Tom Liberatore out indefinitely after fourth concussion in 12 months
The Western Bulldogs will be cautious in the treatment of Tom Liberatore after he was concussed against the Hawks for the second time this season. ⌘ Read more
Family of 12-year-old girl killed in crash caused by alleged hoon feel 'let down'
The family of a 12-year-old girl who was killed after an alleged hoon crashed into her family's car near Geelong say they feel let down by the justice system. ⌘ Read more
Chinese jet drops flares in front of Australian Navy helicopter
A Chinese jet has dropped flares in front of an Australian Navy helicopter above international waters. ⌘ Read more
My suburb has a language barrier – and it makes people act differently
Owning a piece of sky instead of land? Raising a family in an apartment? All these things are normal in Asia, and yet so strange to many Australians. ⌘ Read more
Climate change is already affecting the way we exercise. What does the future hold?**
Participation in sporting events has never been higher, but rising temperatures means an increasing number of events being cancelled due to extreme weather. ⌘ Read more
Survivor of Bondi Junction stabbing attack speaks out
A woman stabbed during the deadly Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing attack has opened up after spending 10 days in intensive care. ⌘ Read more
Australian brothers officially confirmed dead in Mexico
The parents of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson have identified their bodies in Mexico. ⌘ Read more
Police search for driver who hit cyclist in Melbourne
Police are searching for a hit-run driver who left a cyclist for dead on the side of the road in Cheltenham. ⌘ Read more
Parents call for boys involved in 'disgraceful' list ranking female students to be expelled
Distraught parents at a Melbourne school are calling for the male students involved in a vile spreadsheet ranking female students to be expelled. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of students to benefit from budget boost
Thousands of students will enjoy a $320 per week boost from the upcoming federal budget. ⌘ Read more
Qantas to repay customers for selling tickets for cancelled flights
Qantas will repay customers $20 million for selling tickets to flights it planned to cancel. ⌘ Read more
NSW government’s emergency fund for domestic violence
The NSW government has announced a $230 million emergency package to stamp out domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Perth bikie Troy Mercanti accused of ‘backhanding’ woman, raping her after night out in Northbridge
Prosecutors also told the court a second woman has come forward over a separate incident following news of the 56-year-old’s arrest last week. ⌘ Read more
Solutions to housing need to be more realistic
The NSW government’s “theoretical capacity” model sounds suspiciously like wishful thinking. The housing problem requires realistic and real-time solutions – a factor not evident in the planning so far. ⌘ Read more
Israel begins evacuation of Rafah, warns ‘powerful’ operation near
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Hamas wasn’t serious about a deal and warned of “a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah”. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutor wants Defence whistleblower David McBride jailed for years
McBride shared confidential documents with journalists out of arrogance and the pursuit of personal vindication rather than a sense of duty, the prosecution argues. ⌘ Read more
WA News Live: Teachers offered 12%; Linda Reynolds steps up damages pursuit in new action over Higgins’ trust
The day’s biggest headlines, all in one place. Today, the latest on the Willetton stabbing, a Perth family’s tragedy in Mexico, and the state’s housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
Sex crimes detective raped woman whose complaint he was investigating, court told
Glen Coleman allegedly raped the 19-year-old woman at a police station and sexually touched her without her consent in his police car. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: ATO has dodgy landlords in sights; Australian brothers may have been killed for ute tyres
The Australian Tax Office plans to target landlords making inflated claims, privacy commissioner warns of AI and Australian brothers may have been killed over ute. ⌘ Read more
Australian helicopter involved in near miss with Chinese fighter jet
A Chinese jet fighter dropped flares in front of an Australian Navy helicopter in international waters, in an incident Defence Minister Richard Marles condemned as unprofessional and unacceptable. ⌘ Read more
Jockey’s comeback gathers pace with busy book of rides at Goulburn
Jockey Jaden Lloyd has made a recent return to NSW racing, and he has a solid book of rides awaiting at Goulburn on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Tuesday meeting at Goulburn
All the information you need to find a winner or two at the NSW feature meeting. ⌘ Read more
Police search for driver who hit cyclist in Melbourne
Police are searching for a hit-run driver who left a cyclist for dead on the side of the road in Cheltenham. ⌘ Read more
Urgent search for two brothers after fatal stabbing in Melbourne
An urgent police search is under way for two brothers after a fatal stabbing in Melbourne's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Parents call for boys involved in 'disgraceful' list ranking female students to be expelled
Distraught parents at a Melbourne school are calling for the male students involved in a vile spreadsheet ranking female students to be expelled. ⌘ Read more
Lucky escape after 'suspicious' fire destroys home in Victoria
A woman has had a lucky escape after a suspicious fire destroyed her Geelong West home. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan flags cost-of-living relief ahead of budget
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has flagged cost-of-living relief ahead of the State Budget. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: ATO has dodgy landlords in sights; Australian brothers may have been killed for ute tyres
The Australian Tax Office plans to target landlords making inflated claims, privacy commissioner warns of AI and Australian brothers may have been killed over ute. ⌘ Read more
Israel begins evacuation of Rafah, warns ‘powerful’ operation near
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Hamas wasn’t serious about a deal and warned of “a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah”. ⌘ Read more
Anatomy of a rap feud: The real winner of the Kendrick and Drake beef
While fans debate who is winning between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, there’s a key victor no one is talking about. ⌘ Read more
NSW has long trailed Victoria on tackling domestic violence. Can we finally catch up?**
The Minns government says its emergency funding package is the first step in tackling violence against women. ⌘ Read more
Eight health benefits of drinking black coffee
From reducing the risk of diabetes to staving off Alzheimer’s and cancer, your daily caffeine hit may be more powerful than you realise. ⌘ Read more
Home 'totally destroyed' by arson attack
A Campbelltown home has been burned to the ground just days after a drive-by shooting on the same street. ⌘ Read more
Israel begins evacuation of Rafah, warns ‘powerful’ operation near
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Hamas wasn’t serious about a deal and warned of “a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah”. ⌘ Read more
Israel begins evacuation of Rafah, warns ‘powerful’ operation near
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Hamas wasn’t serious about a deal and warned of “a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah”. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: ATO has dodgy landlords in sights; Australian brothers may have been killed for ute tyres
The Australian Tax Office plans to target landlords making inflated claims, privacy commissioner warns of AI and Australian brothers may have been killed over ute. ⌘ Read more
Israel begins evacuation of Rafah, warns ‘powerful’ operation near
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Hamas wasn’t serious about a deal and warned of “a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah”. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of students to benefit from budget boost
Thousands of students will enjoy a $320 per week boost from the upcoming federal budget. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 6, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Australian brothers officially confirmed dead in Mexico
The parents of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson have identified their bodies in Mexico. ⌘ Read more
WA mum accused of attempting to kill disabled daughter, court told
The woman denies attempting to kill her disabled daughter after allegedly telling medical professionals the child was deteriorating and “nearing the end of her life”. ⌘ Read more
Qantas to repay customers for selling tickets for cancelled flights
Qantas will repay customers $20 million for selling tickets to flights it planned to cancel. ⌘ Read more
NSW government’s emergency fund for domestic violence
The NSW government has announced a $230 million emergency package to stamp out domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: ATO has dodgy landlords in sights; Australian brothers may have been killed for ute tyres
The Australian Tax Office plans to target landlords making inflated claims, privacy commissioner warns of AI and Australian brothers may have been killed over ute. ⌘ Read more
WA News Live: Perth families identify bodies in Mexico; Willetton stabbing; Perth water warning
The day’s biggest headlines, all in one place. Today, the latest on the Willetton stabbing, a Perth family’s tragedy in Mexico, and the state’s housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: ATO has dodgy landlords in sights; Australian brothers may have been killed for ute tyres
The Australian Tax Office plans to target landlords making inflated claims, privacy commissioner warns of AI and Australian brothers may have been killed over ute. ⌘ Read more
Penrith offer David Fifita huge deal to lure him from Titans
The Maroons star met Panthers coach Ivan Cleary in Sydney on Sunday. Penrith followed up the meeting with a lucrative multi-year offer. ⌘ Read more
Council orders former Goldfingers strip club site to be turned into a park
The derelict site of the former Kilkenny Inn and Goldfingers strip club will be turned into a pocket park by the City of Melbourne if construction on a promised multi-million dollar development does not begin by next month. ⌘ Read more
Israel orders evacuation of Rafah, says ‘powerful’ operation near
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Hamas wasn’t serious about a deal and warned of “a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah”. ⌘ Read more
38,000 pastries a week: Lune croissanterie to open ‘world-class’ Sydney flagship in Rosebery
Two Lune locations will open in Sydney by Christmas, including founder Kate Reid’s biggest bakery yet. ⌘ Read more
Girlfriend leads tributes to Australian brothers slain on Mexican surfing trip
The girlfriend of one of the Australians brothers killed in Mexico has led online tributes after Mexican authorities confirmed the identities of three bodies found in a well last week. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: ATO has dodgy landlords in sights; Australian brothers may have been killed for ute tyres
The Australian Tax Office plans to target landlords making inflated claims, privacy commissioner warns of AI and Australian brothers may have been killed over ute. ⌘ Read more