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Which Hey Hey character did John Blackman voice? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Catch up on the week’s biggest and strangest news stories with our multiple-choice challenge. ⌘ Read more
‘New era’: Why the other winning Queensland team is in for the long haul
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has sent a message simply by submitting his team sheet for their quarter-final clash with the Chiefs in New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: Sky Blues dominate Maroons early with brutal hits
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
Hair pull kicks off heated night
Shannon Mato wasted no time applying pressure, pulling the hair of Maroon Yasmin Clydsdale. Queensland's tempers are flaring early. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Tigers start hot against Crows at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Peter Costello appears to knock over reporter
Nine Chairman Peter Costello appears to confront a reporter at Canberra Airport. Vision: The Australian/Liam Mendes ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: Sky Blues dominate Maroons early with brutal hits
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Tigers start hot against Crows at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Migration: Weak Dutton leadership reveals his weak party
Readers discuss Peter Dutton’s use of immigration as a political weapon. ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: Sky Blues dominate Maroons early with brutal hits
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos World Cup qualifiers LIVE: Irankunda named to start against Bangladesh
Graham Arnold has pulled a massive selection surprise, handing Nestory Irankunda a start in his debut appearance for the Socceroos in Thursday night’s qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Crows and Tigers to square off at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: Qld spring mass changes as Sky Blues chase series win
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
Taxi driver calls for harsher youth crime penalties
A taxi driver who witnessed a fatal attack on his elderly passenger is calling for harsher penalties for youth offenders in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, June 7, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Crows and Tigers to square off at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Roosters explore early Nawaqanitawase switch, but Olympics beckon
After being snubbed by the Wallabies, Mark Nawaqanitawase could go to the Olympics - or make his move to the NRL five months early. ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: Qld spring mass changes as Sky Blues chase series win
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Crows and Tigers to square off at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Fortescue accuses two former executives of ‘industrial-scale misuse’ of its intellectual property
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Group has asked the court for search order in a stoush with former executives who left to start a rival green iron technology firm. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Crows and Tigers to square off at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Crows and Tigers to square off at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
When the people speak in the world’s most populous nation, we win too
For too long the India sceptics have questioned its democracy. This election should give them cause to rethink. ⌘ Read more
In a time before selfies, Rennie Ellis captured Melbourne
There were no selfies or duck faces when Rennie Ellis was roaming Melbourne with his camera instead he captured the unaffected and ordinary faces of the city. ⌘ Read more
Fifty years after Jaws we finally have a shark movie that’s almost as good
A shark in Paris’ Seine? A stubborn mayor who refuses to acknowledge the problem? Sign me up. ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: Qld spring mass changes as Sky Blues chase series win
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Crows and Tigers to square off at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Peter Costello appears to knock over reporter
Nine Chairman Peter Costello appears to confront a reporter at Canberra Airport. Vision: The Australian/Liam Mendes ⌘ Read more
Person believed to be Australia's oldest turns 110 in Adelaide
Adelaide resident Lorna Henstridge, who is believed to be Australia's oldest person, had her 110th birthday today. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Crows and Tigers to square off at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: Qld spring mass changes as Sky Blues chase series win
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
SA residents to get cash bonus in state budget
South Australians hit hardest by the cost of living crunch will be given a cash bonus in the current government’s third state budget. ⌘ Read more
Taxi driver calls for hasher youth crime penalties
A taxi driver who witnessed a fatal attack on his elderly passenger is calling for harsher penalties for youth offenders in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Cause of 'suspicious' death of Aboriginal mother unknown
The family of an Aboriginal mother whose remains were found in a bag are devastated after a coroner was unable to determine the cause of her death. ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: Qld spring mass changes as Sky Blues chase series win
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Crows and Tigers to square off at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
D-Day eve commemorations start in France on 80th anniversary
D-Day commemorations have started in France on the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. ⌘ Read more
Sydney residents selling as developers expected to bulldoze historic homes
Residents of a northern Sydney suburb are selling parcels of historic homes that are bound to get bulldozed as the government pushes for more high-density housing in the area. ⌘ Read more
Strike to force shutdown of Sydney light rail network
Drivers and other light rail workers have rejected a pay deal and notified the tram operator of a 24-hour strike on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Trade unions push to abolish junior rates for teen workers
Trade unions are pushing to abolish junior pay rates for teenagers working in a trade. ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: Qld spring mass changes as Sky Blues chase series win
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
‘You assaulted me’: Nine chairman Peter Costello appears to shove journalist at airport
Video released by The Australian newspaper shows Costello appearing to hasten his steps before he appears to drop his shoulder into the reporter who falls to the ground. ⌘ Read more
Women’s Origin LIVE: NSW v Queensland from McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Yet another record crowd beckons, this time in the Hunter, as NSW look to secure the shield on home soil with a game to spare. ⌘ Read more
Armed home invaders put resident in hospital in Sydney's south-west
A group of nine men are wanted after a violent home invasion in Sydney's south-west overnight. ⌘ Read more
Bionic eye trial restoring 'sense of light' to small group of Australians
An Australian-made bionic eye has restored a "sense of sight" to a small group of totally blind Victorian patients. ⌘ Read more
Three council workers diagnosed with cancer, urgent investigation into potential cluster
Three Liverpool City Council employees have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, prompting an urgent investigation into whether this constitutes a cancer cluster. ⌘ Read more
Vineyard owner claims act of sabotage
A South Australian grape grower claims they have been sabotaged after a vital drain on their vineyard was stuffed with dirt and cement. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales premier issues historic apology for laws that criminalised homosexuality
The New South Wales government has issued a historic apology to the LGTBQIA+ community for laws that criminalised homosexuality until 1984. ⌘ Read more
Accused double murderer describes 'horrendous' scene
Accused double murderer Greg Lynn has described a "horrendous" scene after a struggle over a shotgun that he claims led to the death of two missing campers. ⌘ Read more
AFL round 13 LIVE: Crows and Tigers to square off at Adelaide Oval
It’s simply a must-win assignment for Adelaide. The Crows host lowly Richmond and are chasing their fifth win for the season from 13 matches. Another defeat would leave them languishing. Interestingly, the last time they played (in round two last year), Damien Hardwick was coaching the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
AFL teams and expert tips for round 13: Libba back for Bulldogs
Tom Liberatore returns from concussion for Friday night’s clash with the Lions. See all the ins and outs for round 13 and how the experts see it playing out. ⌘ Read more
Peter Costello knocks over reporter
Nine chairman Peter Costello confronts a reporter at Canberra Airport. Vision: The Australian/Liam Mendes ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Bandt threatens Dreyfus with legal action over Gaza protest comments; NSW premier apologises for criminalisation of homosexuality
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers a formal state apology to the vict ... ⌘ Read more
Bail decisions set for overhaul as Ticehurst investigation launched
The NSW government will probe whether Molly Ticehurst was offered “intruder proofing” to her home in the weeks before she was killed. ⌘ Read more
Young motorbike rider clocked at 127km/h over speed limit
Thirty-six per cent of fatal crashes on Western Australian roads this year have involved a motorcycle, while motorcycles make up only 4 per cent of vehicles on the road. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Bandt threatens Dreyfus with legal action over Gaza protest comments; NSW premier apologises for criminalisation of homosexuality
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers a formal state apology to the vict ... ⌘ Read more
Kooyong Classic under threat as event does ‘not align’ with venue’s ‘core business’**
New Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club president Darren O’Loughlin said in a statement on Thursday that the Classic did not “align with the club’s core business”, despite it being “an important and historical” part of the prestigious club. ⌘ Read more
Cyclist dies after horror northern beaches crash
Nick Sky was cycling on Forest Way at Belrose on Tuesday morning when he and another rider they were hit by a car. ⌘ Read more
After bumpy years, Melbourne’s CBD has lowest retail vacancy rate in nation
Dining and entertainment spending has tripled since 2021 – indicating that workers are spending more time in the city and supporting traders during the week. ⌘ Read more
Rapper at centre of ‘white devil’ school song controversy addresses furore
A song from Indigenous rapper Birdz was banned from a Sydney primary school this week. But he says it’s been taught inside classrooms for years. ⌘ Read more
Labor clashes with Greens over war export claims
Labor rebuked the Greens after being asked to cancel a contract with Israeli company Elbit Systems, cited as proof Australia was “complicit” in the slaughter of Gazans. ⌘ Read more
Flu-monia: The cocktail of coughs putting NSW hospitals on high alert
Emergency departments are braced for a punishing winter of respiratory illnesses as rising numbers of children to hospital. ⌘ Read more
Why the world’s biggest gold miner is talking about copper
The world’s biggest gold miner says it would consider a joint venture with BHP to exploit its significant copper reserves. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Bandt threatens Dreyfus with legal action over Gaza protest comments; NSW premier apologises for criminalisation of homosexuality
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers a formal state apology to the ... ⌘ Read more
‘It was terrifying’: Collett back a week after being blinded by flying mud
Jockey Alysha Collett will look to make the most her chances at Randwick after a tough month of illness and injury. ⌘ Read more
Million-dollar Mark: Minervini poised to smash prizemoney barrier after ‘ordinary’ start
Newcastle trainer Mark Minervini will look to break through for his biggest day in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
This is the most surreal comedy you’ll see this year
Julio Torres has created, directed and stars in this masterpiece of absurdist comedy that can’t quite be explained. ⌘ Read more
Bridle party: King to be queen for a day in right royal homecoming
Rachel King will make a fairytale return to England 10 years after she vowed not to go home with her tail between her legs. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Severe thunderstorm detected off Coogee, headed for Mandurah, Rockingham
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
The Paris paradox: Why Albanese can’t send Shorten to France just yet
For months, the chatter about Bill Shorten being the next ambassador to France has bubbled up and then deflated like an old souffle. But it refuses to go away. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Bandt threatens Dreyfus with legal action over Gaza protest comments; NSW premier apologises for criminalisation of homosexuality
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers a formal state apology to the ... ⌘ Read more
The maps that expose the state’s great HSC divide
Experts warn that some students are becoming effectively ‘locked out’ of tertiary study. ⌘ Read more
A dreamlike quality to the evidence of a nightmare
The trial of Gregory Lynn for the alleged murder of an elderly pair of campers wends to its end, with Lynn giving his own version of events from the witness box. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wagga on Friday
Everything you need to know to find a winner. ⌘ Read more
Paddington restaurant NOTA announces closure
“It’s definitely time to consolidate. The industry has changed.” Not that it’s the end for Sebastiaan de Kort and Kevin Docherty. Here’s what they have in store. ⌘ Read more
Victoria approves the first gas project in a decade
The Victorian government has approved the application for the first gas extraction project in the state's south-west. ⌘ Read more
King's Birthday double demerits come into effect tonight
Double demerits will come into force at midnight as police prepare for the King's Birthday long weekend. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of killing spectator at regional burnout competition granted bail
A Ballarat man who allegedly killed a spectator at a regional burnout competition has been granted bail. ⌘ Read more
Tech stocks boost ASX after ‘Magnificent Seven’ drive US stocks to record highs
The technology sector gave the Australian sharemarket a boost after the world’s largest technology companies drove US stocks to record highs on Wall Street. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney Morning Herald’s Photos of the Month, May 2024
A selection of images from May by The Sydney Morning Herald photographers. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Bandt threatens Dreyfus with legal action over Gaza protest comments; NSW premier apologises for criminalisation of homosexuality
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers a formal state apology to the ... ⌘ Read more
A Cross River Rail explainer of Brisbane's new train control system
The European Train Control System is being expanded from the Cross River Rail project to other Brisbane rail lines. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales premier issues historic apology for laws that criminalised homosexuality
The New South Wales government has issued a historic apology to the LGTBQIA+ community for laws that criminalised homosexuality until 1984. ⌘ Read more
Rain bomb approaches Sydney after wreaking havoc on south coast
An extreme weather warning has been issued for parts of Sydney after a deluge on the south coast flooded roads and houses. ⌘ Read more
The best books, TV, music and films of 2024 so far - and what’s to come
Here’s what had us hooked for the first half of the year, and what’s going to get us through the rest. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Bandt threatens Dreyfus with legal action over Gaza protest comments; NSW premier apologises for criminalisation of homosexuality
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers a formal state apology to the ... ⌘ Read more
Perth cosmetic surgeon high on drugs while working
Dr Ilan Josephs claimed he was one of Perth’s leading cosmetic medical professionals. This week he was struck off for professional misconduct. ⌘ Read more
Worker shortage still a headache for firms: NAB’s new business boss
The newly minted boss of National Australia Bank’s flagship business bank, Rachel Slade, says local firms are still having trouble finding staff as they work their way out of softer economic conditions. ⌘ Read more
Convenience store destroyed in 'targeted' fire attack in Melbourne
A convenience store in Melbourne has been gutted by flames in a targeted attack. ⌘ Read more
Clarkson says strain of Hawthorn saga led to bench blow-up; Holding the ball clarified again
In his first public appearance since being cleared by the AFL of directing profanities towards an umpire, Alastair Clarkson spoke of the “hardship” he and Chris Fagan had endured. ⌘ Read more
Rain bomb approaches Sydney after wreaking havoc on south coast
An extreme weather warning has been issued for parts of Sydney after a deluge on the south coast flooded roads and houses. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Bandt threatens Dreyfus with legal action over Gaza protest comments; NSW premier apologises for criminalisation of homosexuality
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers a formal state apology to the ... ⌘ Read more
UN wants tobacco-style ban on fossil fuel advertising
The head of the United Nations says fossil fuel companies – “the godfathers of climate chaos” – must be stopped from shameless greenwashing. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Bandt threatens Dreyfus with legal action over Gaza protest comments; NSW premier apologises for criminalisation of homosexuality
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers a formal state apology to the ... ⌘ Read more
Accused double murderer describes 'horrendous' scene
Accused double murderer Greg Lynn has described a "horrendous" scene after a struggle over a shotgun that he claims led to the death of two missing campers. ⌘ Read more
Unseen footage of Thorpe’s famous fall in the pool in 2004
Olympic champion Ian Thorpe talks through his infamous false start in 2004 at Australia's Olympic swimming trials in Sydney. A month later, Craig Stevens gave up his spot in the 400m freestyle for Thorpe to defend his crown at the Athens Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Brisbane chef to represent Australia; Return of UQ activism?; Origin I player ratings
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Bandt threatens Dreyfus with legal action over Gaza protest comments; NSW premier apologises for criminalisation of homosexuality
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers a formal state apology to the ... ⌘ Read more
‘Quite overwhelming’: Tears and trauma as NSW apologises for anti-gay laws
“We are sorry,” Premier Chris Minns told a packed public gallery on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the scrapping of homosexual criminalisation. ⌘ Read more
No Paris plan for Shorten
The NDIS minister uses his schoolboy French to rule out the rumours of a diplomatic posting to Paris. ⌘ Read more