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This staggeringly huge attraction is spine-tingling
One of India’s biggest and best-preserved forts, seat of the powerful Rathore dynasty, distils all the brooding history, legends and splendour of Rajasthan. ⌘ Read more
No, you’re not imagining it. Your feet might be getting bigger
Many people say their feet are getting bigger as they age. Experts share their thoughts. ⌘ Read more
Cut reliance on Chinese and Indian students, government tells universities
University chiefs are being told to channel international students into courses that fill Australian skills shortages, deepening a dispute over federal plans to cap their annual intake. ⌘ Read more
Brahim didn’t give me the shirt off his back, but he did give me his shoes
When I was in Morocco last September during the earthquake, I ran out into the street without thinking about my feet. ⌘ Read more
Former three-hatted Sydney chef to open restaurant and basement bar in Melbourne
Get ready for lots of seafood and Iberian influences at the latest projects from decorated Sydney restaurant couple Ross and Sunny Lusted. ⌘ Read more
Google’s latest Pixel pops with AI tricks at budget price
Whether you want powerful AI image editing or not, the Pixel 8a is a very impressive smartphone for $850. ⌘ Read more
This $10 lemony chicken one-tray wonder is your new go-to family dinner
This Greek-style drumstick tray bake with potatoes pairs perfectly with a bowl of spanakorizo (AKA spinach rice). ⌘ Read more
Not too fancy, not too casual, this bistro finds the Goldilocks zone
Nostalgic for those elegant bistros of the ’90s? Even if you weren’t there, you’ll recognise the appeal of this Carlton newcomer. ⌘ Read more
Does Merivale magic strike again at Good Luck Restaurant Lounge?**
The hospitality mogul’s latest venue is a high-energy rabbit warren of a space with a menu that’s just as super-charged. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Tuesday, May 14
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 14, 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 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
Best of cartoons, May 14, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
$9.3 billion: Chalmers lands the surplus double in third budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will attempt to reduce cost pressures on Australians while investing in a new manufacturing future in his third budget on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Wilson's fears for lack of homophobic action
Caroline Wilson says the AFL is more concerned about the optics of suspending players for using homophobic slurs, instead of educating them. ⌘ Read more
Marky Mark and the Phillip Street specialists
Snow in Sydney? All set. ⌘ Read more
Gus, Gal debate NSW halves dilemma
Jarome Luai has been suggested as an option for NSW by former captain Paul Gallen. ⌘ Read more
Gus left confused over Fifita move
Phil Gould has questioned David Fifita's move to the Roosters and the future of Angus Crichton at the club. ⌘ Read more
Tigers table offer to injured star
Adam Doueihi has been offered a 'minimum wage' contract to remain at the Wests Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Elliot diagnosed with shock health concern
Collingwood's Jamie Elliott was ruled out with back soreness, but a routine scan revealed an unrelated health scare. ⌘ Read more
AFL players unite for Sir Doug Nicholls round
The AFL’s Indigenous players are using this week’s round to push for greater representation across all levels of the game. ⌘ Read more
Ponga deal under investigation by NRL
Newcastle is under investigation over a third-party deal involving Kalyn Ponga. ⌘ Read more
Freddy lending a hand to new Blues coach
Brad Fittler is lending a hand to NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire ahead of the State of Origin series. ⌘ Read more
Grant to challenge controversial charge
Storm hooker Harry Grant will head to the NRL judiciary to challenge his charge from round 10. ⌘ Read more
I can assure you, life on JobSeeker is no picnic
Can Australia still claim to be the land of the fair go? Readers offer their views. ⌘ Read more
Aussie father faces life in prison after drug trafficking charges in Bali
An Australian father is facing life in prison after he was charged with drug trafficking in Bali. ⌘ Read more
Convicted child rapist found after interstate manhunt
A convicted child rapist has been found in New South Wales after going on the run from South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Major funding boost to Sunshine Coast Rail project
A major funding boost is on its way in the federal budget for the Sunshine Coast Rail project. ⌘ Read more
Police target offenders on trains
Police are targeting offenders displaying bad behaviour on Adelaide trains. ⌘ Read more
Manhunt underway after woman escapes attack
A manhunt is underway after a woman escaped an attack on a Brisbane walking trail. ⌘ Read more
Crows lose defender for months after broken arm
Adelaide’s Josh Worrell suffered the serious injury against the Brisbane Lions, just minutes after the Crows activated their sub. ⌘ Read more
Family remembers woman killed by hoon driver
The heartbroken family of a woman allegedly killed by a hoon driver has remembered her as a caring mother and fighter. ⌘ Read more
New technology to crack down on rogue cabbies
New technology will aim to stop passengers being ripped off by renegade taxi drivers. ⌘ Read more
Teen jailed over Emma Lovell’s ‘heinous’ murder
A teenager has been jailed for 14 years over Queensland mother Emma Lovell’s 'heinous’ Boxing Day murder. ⌘ Read more
Fifteen jurors chosen in camper murder trial
A jury will decide whether a former airline captain murdered missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after alleged park stabbing
A man has been charged with murder after another man was allegedly stabbed to death in a Queensland park. ⌘ Read more
Victorians can now access digital driver licences
Digital driver licences have finally been launched in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Queensland’s Aldi-version of a supermarket pricing probe takes full flight
A federal inquiry saw Woolworths’ chief executive threatened with jail. The state effort has seen a maybe not-so surprising intervention from the Premier. ⌘ Read more
Accused killer blames schoolgirl’s mum for shooting
Charlise Mutten’s accused killer has blamed the nine-year-old’s mum for her shooting, a court has been told. ⌘ Read more
America pushes back against Israel’s Rafah invasion
America has pushed back against Israel's planned military invasion of Rafah, warning it may not help in the fight against Hamas. ⌘ Read more
Family calls for action after boy drowns in swampland
The family of a four-year-old boy who drowned in swampland has called for action to prevent another tragedy. ⌘ Read more
His lawyer will cost more than his fine. But Harry Grant wants to ‘make a stand’ at judiciary
The Storm hooker was stunned to have been charged for dangerous contact on Cronulla’s Daniel Atkinson. Now he risks an increased fine to clear his name. ⌘ Read more
NRL investigating bottle-throwing incident at Eels-Broncos clash
Video footage has emerged of a fan hurling a bottle at a touch judge at CommBank Stadium – the second incident in less than a month. ⌘ Read more
Inflation easing faster than expected
New figures released on the eve of the federal budget show inflation is easing faster than expected. ⌘ Read more
Pilot makes emergency landing safely after gear fails
A pilot managed to land a small plane safely in Newcastle after its landing gear failed. ⌘ Read more
Convicted killer Chris Dawson appealing ruling
Chris Dawson is appealing a verdict by Justice Ian Harrison from August 2022 that he murdered his wife Lynette ⌘ Read more
Pokies will close six hours a day, but gambling losses are expected to increase
Victoria’s pokies are due to close six hours a day starting later this year, but the state budget still tips annual gambling losses – and tax revenue – will rise. ⌘ Read more
Salary cap probe: NRL investigates Ponga third-party deal
The NRL has confirmed it is looking into an issue involving one of the game’s biggest stars, which could have salary cap implications for the Newcastle Knights. ⌘ Read more
Careless fat bike riders are plaguing Manly. Police and the mayor are determined to stop it
More than 200 people have been booked for “fat bike” offences in the past year in one council area alone. At Manly, they’ve had enough. ⌘ Read more
From Cousin Greg to a wonderful WAG, these are the TV spinoffs we’d love to see
If Elsbeth, a character first seen in The Good Wife, can become the star of her own show, then surely the odious Cousin Greg from Succession can too. ⌘ Read more
When is a room a studio apartment? The ruling upending boarding houses
Boarding houses should be allowed to have kitchenettes in tenants’ rooms, the opposition argues, as the housing crisis pushes more people into the shared-home set-ups. ⌘ Read more
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
The compelling part of this case is not whether Trump did something wrong with business papers, but how it shows – in a vivid way – that he’s the wrong man for the job. ⌘ Read more
Women sought help before violent deaths by men
Heartbroken family members have revealed women sought help before their violent deaths at the hands of men in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
I teased a friend who moved to this daggy suburb. Then I joined her – and fell in love
After a fruitless search in cooler suburbs, my partner and I ended up in Glen Iris ourselves, thinking we wouldn’t stay in the area long. Twenty-five years and two extensions later, we’re still here. ⌘ Read more
Wallabies star’s wife plagued by home invasion memories
Rachel Kefu is plagued by vivid images of her Wallabies star husband and her son bleeding after teenagers armed with a cane-cutting sickle broke into their home. ⌘ Read more
North skipper voices support for NT club, but AFL in no rush to end ‘debate’ on 20th side
Speaking at the launch of Sir Doug Nicholls round for 2024, North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin wants Darwin to be the AFL’s next club after Tasmania, pinpointing the NT as the key to boosting flagging Indigenous playing numbers. ⌘ Read more
State’s tween account ban new front in Australia’s battle with social media
Elon Musk’s victory in court over posts of the Wakeley church stabbing video was a setback in the push to regulate X Corp. ⌘ Read more
Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head
The conduct of former judge Walter Sofronoff, who presided over an inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, will be investigated by the ACT’s corruption watchdog. ⌘ Read more
State’s tween account ban new front in Australia’s battle with social media
Elon Musk’s victory in court over posts of the Wakeley church stabbing video was a setback in the push to regulate X Corp. ⌘ Read more
Government will pay for dragging its feet on social reform
Being risk-averse has created the impression the government is in a muddle and understandably voters will seek alternative representatives who present more definite ideas and policies. ⌘ Read more
Drugs allegedly mailed to Australian in Bali were gift in toothpaste tube: lawyer
Australian tourist Troy Smith was holidaying with his wife in Bali when he was caught with methamphetamine. ⌘ Read more
Third boat arrival detected in a week, but none taken to Nauru
The four Vietnamese asylum seekers intercepted by Border Force off the coast of Broome last week come after 38 people were also picked up after two boat arrivals. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of killing Charlise Mutten claims girl’s mother shot her, jury told
Justin Stein has denied murdering his partner’s daughter at his family’s Blue Mountains property in 2022, but admits he disposed of the nine-year-old’s body. ⌘ Read more
Woolies blames ‘terrible IT problem’ for empty shelves in Brisbane
A senior executive apologised for the scenes in supermarkets across the city, blaming an IT system upgrade for the “carnage”. ⌘ Read more
Accused Islamic State terrorist Neil Prakash visited radical mosque by chance, court told
A court has heard transport issues on a day in 2012 meant Neil Prakash ended up at a controversial Melbourne mosque, where he heard an inflammatory sermon and began a path of radicalisation. ⌘ Read more
A drive-by shooting and two flaming cars: The Sydney street under siege
A shooting and two suspected arson attacks have a suburban Sydney street on edge as police investigate suspected outlaw motorcycle gang links. ⌘ Read more
Widdup hoping to ride winning form all the way home at Hawkesbury
Local trainer Brad Widdup will send up to four runners to Tuesday’s meeting in an attempt to add to his recent winning list. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Tuesday meeting at Hawkesbury
Everything you need to find a winner or two at the NSW feature meeting. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Brisbane on Monday, May 13
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk has win over online safety watchdog; federal budget promises good news on inflation
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
ASX closes on knife edge to kick off budget week
The Australian sharemarket crept up to close flat on Monday after trading most of the day in the red, after another winning session for Wall Street’s benchmark index. ⌘ Read more
Teen jailed for North Lakes murder and ‘the trauma of the aftermath’**
Emma Lovell died protecting her family during a violent home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022. Her teenage killer has now been sentenced. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: $1.15b budget boost for Sunshine Coast rail link; The young Qlders tasked with selling Brisbane
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
It’s hip to be grown-up at day one of Australian Fashion Week
Wearable collections are the surprising new runway trend brands thanks to a mature approach to business and design. ⌘ Read more
Iconic Sydney restaurant Tetsuya’s closing in July after 35 years
After attempting to relocate his famous venue from its Kent Street base, chef Tetsuya Wakuda has made the “very difficult decision” to call time. ⌘ Read more
Corporate watchdog investigates ANZ over government bond sale
ANZ acknowledged the Australian Securities and Investments Commission was investigating the bank’s execution of a 2023 bond issuance. ⌘ Read more
How Musk’s bromance with right-wing world leaders benefits his empire
Musk has helped turn a pugnacious libertarian into one of the new faces of the modern right, and brought kudos to others keen on his technology. For a price. ⌘ Read more
Pilot makes emergency landing safely after gear fails
A pilot managed to land a small plane safely in Newcastle after its landing gear failed. ⌘ Read more
Why the Dolphins can play finals footy: The Billy Slater Podcast - Ep10
This week on the Billy Slater Podcast we cover the growing list of NRL injuries, the path to finals footy for the Dolphins and the juggling act the Roosters now face with their roster following the signing of Fafita.

The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Mark Levy for Ram Trucks - Eats everything else for breakfast.

To send th ... ⌘ Read more
Convicted killer Chris Dawson appealing ruling
Chris Dawson is appealing a verdict by Justice Ian Harrison from August 2022 that he murdered his wife Lynette ⌘ Read more
Inflation easing faster than expected
New figures released on the eve of the federal budget show inflation is easing faster than expected. ⌘ Read more
Nazi-saluting soccer fan slapped with two-year ban as police investigate
The man has been identified as a well-known member of the Western Sydney Wanderers’ main active support group, the Red and Black Bloc. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: $1.15b budget boost for Sunshine Coast rail link; The young Qlders tasked with selling Brisbane
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Teen jailed for North Lakes murder and ‘the trauma of the aftermath’**
Emma Lovell died protecting her family during a violent home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022. Her teenage killer has now been sentenced. ⌘ Read more
Sergis stoked for three-game Origin series
NSW star Jess Sergis explains why the players can't wait to play in a three-game State of Origin series, which kicks off on Thursday night. ⌘ Read more
NRL investigating racial abuse allegations
The NRL has started a probe into claims Rabbitohs stars Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were racially abused by crowd members. ⌘ Read more
NRL investigating racial abuse allegations
The NRL has started a probe into claims Rabbitohs stars Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were racially abused by crowd members. ⌘ Read more
‘Leaderless and depleted’ Star not ready for casino licence, inquiry told
Counsel assisting the NSW inquiry into The Star said it was clear the casino was not ready to operate independently and it should remain under external management. ⌘ Read more
Lendlease vows to fight $112m tax bill as investors sell down shares
Investors downgraded the stock at a time when the global property giant is coming under pressure from other major shareholders to restructure the business. ⌘ Read more
Premiers and billionaires line up to farewell an ad industry giant
Three former premiers and business magnates were among the mourners who gathered to farewell the media businessman and philanthropist Harold Mitchell. ⌘ Read more
Picking fights with social media giants seems to be ending in tears
Australia’s government and regulators have plenty of allies in their attempts to rein in the behaviour of platform owners – but it’s just not that easy. ⌘ Read more
‘We’re just really mad’: What keeps the parents of murder victim Matthew going
Keeping their son’s memory alive with and beyond The Laramie Project has become a life’s work for Dennis and Judy Shepard. ⌘ Read more
‘A really stark indicator’: People slashing food spending to cope with rising costs
As the prices continue to rise, new data shows persistent cost-of-living pressures are making households re-evaluate their shopping lists. ⌘ Read more
Teen jailed for North Lakes murder and ‘the trauma of the aftermath’**
Emma Lovell died protecting her family during a violent home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022. Her teenage killer has now been sentenced. ⌘ Read more
Australian Fashion Week 2024: The best street style looks from day one
All the best street style looks from Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2024, so far. ⌘ Read more
Meghan refers to Nigeria as 'my country' during visit
The Duchess of Sussex has referred to Nigeria as “my country” during her visit to the country after a genealogy test revealed she is part Nigerian. ⌘ Read more
Matildas veteran reveals retirement plans
Lydia Williams discusses the next chapter in her life. ⌘ Read more
His career pre-dates YouTube, Facebook and Netflix, now Anderson’s exit sets stage for a Bazball assault
They admired his skill and sometimes were taken aback by his sledging. How Jimmy Anderson was seen through Australian eyes. ⌘ Read more