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Teen boy bailed after being caught by AFL coach in Melbourne
A 16-year-old boy has been granted bail after being caught by an AFL coach in Melbourne yesterday while allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
De Minaur roars into second round
Aussie star Alex de Minaur beat Marcos Giron in four sets to progress to the second round of the US Open. ⌘ Read more
Are you up to running a small business?**
In the first of a six-part series, founders share the emotional and tactical strengths you need to secure the long-term growth of your business. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
Follow today’s top news headlines. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Star collapses during US Open match
Japanese star Yoshihito Nishioka had to retire from his first round US Open match after collapsing and being taken away in a wheelchair. ⌘ Read more
Teen boy bailed after being caught by AFL coach in Melbourne
A 16-year-old boy has been granted bail after being caught by an AFL coach in Melbourne yesterday while allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash. ⌘ Read more
American driver axed by F1 team
Logan Sargeant, the only American driver in Formula 1, was fired by Williams and replaced Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto. ⌘ Read more
The spectacular tricks stitching this Frankenstein stage adaptation together
It’s a faithful adaptation of an enduring literary and popular classic – and it all comes to life with a jolt of electricity. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
Follow today’s top news headlines. ⌘ Read more
Man pours hot liquid over baby boy in random attack at Brisbane park
The boy was rushed to the Queensland Children’s Hospital on Tuesday afternoon after the incident at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner. ⌘ Read more
‘Leader of the Pack’: Woman allegedly led child sex abuse ring from prison
A female inmate at a NSW prison allegedly directed a group of inmates who called themselves “The Pack”. ⌘ Read more
Two killed after jet tyre explodes at facility in Atlanta
Delta said it was working with local authorities to investigate what happened at the wheel and brake shop. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
Follow today’s top news headlines. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Baby boy has hot liquid poured over him in Brisbane park after stranger approached
The boy was rushed to the Queensland Children’s Hospital on Tuesday afternoon after the incident at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner in Brisbane’s south. ⌘ Read more
De Minaur takes long break after losing third set
Aussie player Alex de Minaur took a lengthy break after losing the third set of his US Open match to Marcos Giron. ⌘ Read more
Pacific leaders wary of Australia’s ‘cryptic’ policing pact
Anthony Albanese is seeking to lock in support for a far-ranging policing pact designed to counter China’s growing security presence in the region. ⌘ Read more
Reworked Trump indictment filed in the US
A reworked indictment charging Donald Trump with election interference has been filed in the US. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
Follow today’s top news headlines. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
Follow today’s top news headlines. ⌘ Read more
Saville loses it after first round loss
Aussie Daria Saville lost her temper after going down in the first round to Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
Follow today’s top news headlines. ⌘ Read more
Two airline staff killed during a maintenance check of a Boeing plane in US
Tyre explosion on Delta Boeing plane leaves two people dead, one injured in the US. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
Follow today’s top news headlines. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to slide, Wall Street edges up as it braces for Nvidia
Wall Street notched another record high, even as major stock indexes barely budged after a listless day of trading. ⌘ Read more
Giant-killer Kokkinakis keen to make up for lost time at US Open after huge upset
Three more Australians have progressed to the second round at the US Open, including Thanasi Kokkinakis stunning the 11th seed in New York. ⌘ Read more
American driver axed by F1 team
Logan Sargeant, the only American driver in Formula 1, was fired by Williams and replaced Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto. ⌘ Read more
Fresh federal indictment filed against Donald Trump in January 6 case
The new indictment removes a section for which the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion last month said Trump was entitled to immunity from. ⌘ Read more
Israel rescues hostage found alone in Hamas tunnel
First Israeli hostage to be released from Hamas's underground tunnels has returned home. ⌘ Read more
Two airline staff killed during a maintenance check of a Boeing plane in US
Tyre explosion on Delta Boeing plane leaves two people dead, one injured in the US. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Wednesday August 28
National weather forecast for Wednesday August 28. ⌘ Read more
Matildas, Socceroos to remain on Network 10 for next five years
Football Australia has sealed a new five-year broadcast deal for the national teams with Paramount Australia - but most of the Matildas’ next two major tournaments will be put behind a paywall. ⌘ Read more
‘I’m starting to enjoy my footy again’: The Tahs playmaker thriving in New Zealand
Re-signed Waratahs five-eighth Tane Edmed is earning rave reviews for his form in the NPC and is setting his sights on a Wallabies call-up. ⌘ Read more
Baby recovering in hospital from burns after being attacked at a Brisbane park
Police continue to search for man after he allegedly threw hot coffee on baby in Brisbane park. ⌘ Read more
US TV weatherman interviews daughter in heart-warming viral video
A Pittsburgh-based TV weatherman has shared a heart-warming clip featuring interviews with his daughter on her first day of school from kindergarten to her final year of high school. ⌘ Read more
The CFMEU’s crisis is of its own making. Administration may offer way out
The membership might be unhappy, but the union had lost its way and perhaps now it can make its way back to the core business of safety and wages. ⌘ Read more
Oil tanker hit by Houthis now appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says
The Houthis, who control Yemen’s most populous regions, said they attacked it in the Red Sea, as the Iran-aligned group has been attacking ships in solidarity with Palestinians. ⌘ Read more
This provocative show splits the audience into first class and economy
Mish Grigor’s deconstruction of My Fair Lady examines the myth of Australia’s classless society. ⌘ Read more
The new album from this sudden superstar is pop at its most fun, fizzy and sex-forward
On Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter leans all the way into her bawdy brand of frothy pop. ⌘ Read more
‘So excited’: Israel rescues a hostage found alone in Gaza tunnel
The 52-year-old Israeli man was taken to a hospital in Israel, where members of his large Bedouin Arab family gathered around his bedside in a joyful reunion. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to slide as Wall Street wavers
Stock indexes on Wall Street are mixed a day after the Dow Jones set an all-time high. ⌘ Read more
Who should foot the bill for Australia’s scam epidemic?**
When a victim is tricked by a scammer, Australian banks and digital platforms are not currently obligated to reimburse them. But should they be? ⌘ Read more
How do I ensure my partner gets my super when I die?**
There are extensive rules around nominating who will receive your super and/or pension payments upon death. ⌘ Read more
Should I max out my offset account or invest in shares instead?**
Figuring out how to make your money work harder for you can be challenging enough, let alone in a cost-of-living crisis. ⌘ Read more
Trying to shortcut your way to retirement? It’s not that simple
Many people who hate their jobs want to win the lottery and never work again, but the truth is this narrative will actually slow you down, financially. ⌘ Read more
Small business smarter: how to
launch your big idea

Expert advice on turning your dream into a reality, from growth sectors to how much funding you need. ⌘ Read more
‘Better off waiting’: When you should have bought a house
Many homes last changed hands when the market was at its hottest, but buyers who waited have been rewarded with more capital growth. ⌘ Read more
Rob Hulls was racing minister. He wants to end jumps racing in Victoria
Former Labor deputy premier and racing minister Rob Hulls has called for jumps racing to stop after a weekend ended with three horses being euthanised. ⌘ Read more
Think cruising is not for you? This ship will change your mind
Silversea’s newest ship has an innovative, asymmetric design that makes it feel more like a luxury resort. ⌘ Read more
Far away from Melbourne, Ann Peacock decided the answer was ‘no’**
There has been fevered speculation the Victorian Racing Club director was going to run for lord mayor. ⌘ Read more
What will happen to your mortgage if ‘tariff man’ Trump wins the White House
Many countries would respond to Trump’s tariff hike with tit-for-tat trade restrictions. That would increase the cost of goods and services traded internationally, stoking inflation. ⌘ Read more
Sorry, but kids should be banned from luxury resorts
I’m no child hater. It’s not the kids at these sorts of places I want to avoid, it’s the parents who feel it’s okay to bring them there. ⌘ Read more
The traumatic consequences of covering the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Writer Lucia Osborne-Crowley spent many weeks listening to evidence and interviewing survivors of the crimes of Ghislaine Maxwell and her paedophile boyfriend, Jeffrey Epstein. ⌘ Read more
How do I answer the dreaded ‘salary expectation’ question on job applications?**
Answering this question is much easier in person, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
Why Petracca’s bid to depart the Demons remains a long shot
Melbourne have reached a crossroads as Christian Petracca continues to try and force his way to a Victorian powerhouse, but rival clubs are yet to step forward with a realistic package to secure the champion midfielder. ⌘ Read more
The dark side of the birth of Impressionism
Sebastian Smee’s book looks at the wider influences on visual art that are not necessarily marked on the canvas. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s my last restaurant’, Neil Perry vows as he opens Chinese-inspired 240-seater
Three-level venue Song Bird is an ode to Sydney’s Cantonese restaurants, with an opening menu that leans heavily on classics. ⌘ Read more
Move over, Ryanair – another airline is coming up with some wild ideas
It’s not easy for airlines to top the headline-grabbing antics of Ryanair, but one carrier managed to do it recently. ⌘ Read more
This ’80s Sydney hotel’s $30 million revamp revives seaside suburb
The retro resort’s refurbishment has given holidaymakers a new reason to plan a break in Manly. ⌘ Read more
Nearing 60, counting my super, and thinking: Time for the dump truck?**
Having grown up carefree then worked in a certain non-lucrative profession, I’m now obsessively Googling ‘how much I need to retire’, quickly followed by, ‘how much would I get for selling a major organ online?’ ⌘ Read more
Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance
Navigating personal finances is trickier than ever, making reliable reporting even more important. ⌘ Read more
Baby Boomers face aged care bed shortages as funding crisis worsens
The shortage could leave the sector without 21,200 beds as operators warn of financial pressures that will force them to close more homes than they build. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Wednesday, August 28
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, August 28, 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
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 Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
Demons star fails to overturn three-match ban; Police charge alleged bottle thrower
Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett will miss the first three games of the 2025 AFL season after failing to overturn a three-match suspension for a bump on Collingwood’s Darcy Moore. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, August 28, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Adam Bandt pledges to supersize corporate taxes
To sweeten the deal, the Greens say much of the revenue would pay for cost-of-living measures, such as including dental cover in Medicare. ⌘ Read more
‘A little bit of action’: Voss chases down alleged car thief who was armed with a knife
Grabbing a coffee turned out to be anything but routine for the Carlton coach, who held on to the alleged thief until police arrived. ⌘ Read more
The Gina Rinehart effect: billionaire gives Driza-Bone a ‘softer’ look
The mining magnate’s surprise turn as a fashion design has been revealed, with some help from some Olympians. But will her vision prove a hit with customers? ⌘ Read more
Multiple people trapped on Sea World ride
More than a dozen people are trapped on a ride at Sea World on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Oasis announces surprise reunion tour
UK supergroup Oasis have announced a surprise reunion tour for 2025. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump threatens dropping out of debate with Kamala Harris
Donald Trump has threatened to drop out of the planned debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. ⌘ Read more
AFL coach performs citizen's arrest after Melbourne crash
AFL coach Michael Voss has been involved in a dramatic citizen's arrest after an allegedly stolen car flipped onto its side in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Data scientist discovers how to ‘game’ big supermarkets
A data scientist has figured out the formula behind supermarket pricing strategies in a bid to game the system. ⌘ Read more
Picking up a spike in tectonic activity
While driving from Pod Bay to San Jose. ⌘ Read more
Latrell Mitchell issues apology over leaked photo with unidentified substance
Latrell Mitchell has issued an apology after a photo of him with an unidentified substance leaked online. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for sexually blackmailing ‘hundreds’ of women
Muhammad Rasheed has been jailed for almost two decades for sexually blackmailing hundreds of young women across the world. ⌘ Read more
Mother of man accused of train station assault ‘horrified’**
Leederville's knife attacker admits he assaulted a young woman and threatened an amputee during a frightening train station ordeal. ⌘ Read more
Parents warned of three-year wait for paediatricians
Perth parents are being told they'll have to wait more than three years to get their child before a paediatrician. ⌘ Read more
Perth tradie taken off life support after Bali accident
The family of Perth tradie Shane Ramsey has taken him off life support. ⌘ Read more
Albanese touches down in Tonga
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Tonga for the Pacific Islands Forum, aiming to lock in regional support. ⌘ Read more
Baby attacked at Brisbane park
A baby has been rushed to hospital after being attacked at a Brisbane park. ⌘ Read more
Albanese touches down in Tonga
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Tonga for the Pacific Islands Forum, aiming to lock in regional support. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for sexually blackmailing ‘hundreds’ of women
Muhammad Rasheed has been jailed for almost two decades for sexually blackmailing hundreds of young women across the world. ⌘ Read more
Mother of man accused of train station assault ‘horrified’**
Leederville's knife attacker admits he assaulted a young woman and threatened an amputee during a frightening train station ordeal. ⌘ Read more
Parents warned of three-year wait for paediatricians
Perth parents are being told they'll have to wait more than three years to get their child before a paediatrician. ⌘ Read more
Perth tradie taken off life support after Bali accident
The family of Perth tradie Shane Ramsey has taken him off life support. ⌘ Read more
Cult Brisbane author says Queensland did Trumpism first
A classic book about Brisbane music and politics has turned 20, and its author says he didn’t realise how prescient it would be. ⌘ Read more
It’s time for Brisbane to neuter the scooters
Melbourne has banned rental e-scooters. Brisbane should consider doing the same – at least until we can separate them from pedestrians. ⌘ Read more
New Translink app arrives – and soon you’ll know exactly when your bus or train will
Software changes meant Translink’s old app was “end of life”. The new version rolls out today, with a long-awaited feature. ⌘ Read more
Foreign student cap will ‘devastate’ Victorian economy: Pallas
The Victorian Treasurer has slammed the Albanese government over its plan to slash the numbers of international students and warned of unintended consequences. ⌘ Read more
Capitulation to religious right a betrayal of values
Readers respond to the decision not to include questions of sexuality or gender identity in the census, the CFMEU protest and Airbnb tax. ⌘ Read more
Probe flagged for Labor’s $1b showcase quantum computing deal
The auditor-general has opened the door to a probe into a nearly $1 billion investment, a significant part of a signature government policy. ⌘ Read more