85 m. ago ‘He worked our backsides off’: Greats pay tribute to the man who revived Australian cricket

If Australia’s cricketers were out too late at night, Bob Simpson always found out.

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4 h. ago I played backyard cricket with Bob Simpson. He made one of the greatest comebacks in Australian sport

Simpson became the second Australian after Don Bradman to make a Test triple century in England.

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6 h. ago Former Australian cricket captain and coach Bob Simpson dies, aged 89

Simpson was a giant figure in Australian cricket for more than four decades.

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12 h. ago As Trump trashes America’s democracy, we’re celebrating ours

Australian leaders and their US counterparts met in Adelaide this week. But was it a wedding or a funeral?

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12 h. ago From falling in love to a ‘rude awakening’: Tracey Holmes reflects on 25 years

In her long career covering sport, the broadcaster witnessed ugly episodes on and off the field – including when it affected those she loves most.

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12 h. ago Ignored and dismissed, women raise voices against medical misogyny

Our series has prompted thousands of women to tell their harrowing stories.

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18 h. ago The Sydney Morning Herald journalists scoop the pool at Kennedy Awards

Our journalists led the field at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, taking home several major awards, including for the exposure of high-level corruption in the construction industry.

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26 h. ago Cricket’s soul is on the line, and no amount of money will bring it back

If Australian cricket goes down this path, will the Baggy Green become just another line in a sponsorship portfolio?

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29 h. ago David Stratton’s colourful life: five stars for a revered figure in Australian film

The influence of the celebrated film critic and author went well beyond his gentle sparring with Margaret Pomeranz on SBS and ABC TV.

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36 h. ago From ‘delete anxiety’ to data breaches: The perils of all those photos on our phones

Swamped by the thousands of photos on your phone? In our drive to document every moment, treasure is getting lost among the trash.

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48 h. ago 10 of the best bread and butter puddings (including two savoury options)

Who knew leftover bread could be so delicious? We did! Here are 10 of our favourite bread and butter pudding recipes.

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49 h. ago Babies, bombs and world titles: Inside Australia’s greatest day at Teahupo’o

Eighteen-month-old Zen Robinson jumped in the water as 10-foot bombs hit the reef nearby, while Molly Picklum went whale-watching with her greatest rival, then dominated one of the world’s heaviest waves.

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52 h. ago ‘The dream comes alive’: Australian Picklum closes in on world title with Teahupo’o title

Molly Picklum will go into the World Surf League Finals later this month seeded No.1 and strongly fancied to lift the world championship after victory in the Tahiti Pro.

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53 h. ago What to stream this week: A supernatural Australian murder mystery and five more picks

Picks include local thriller Playing Gracie Darling, an Eddie Murphy action comedy and a three-season binge of Reservoir Dogs. 

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54 h. ago ASX hits record high as Westpac soars, CBA slides; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket has bounced to a record high in early trade, with financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

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54 h. ago ASX hits record high as Origin, Westpac soars; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket is trading at a record high, with utilities and financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

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54 h. ago ASX hits another intraday record as Origin, Westpac soar; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket has notched up another winning session by utilities and financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

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57 h. ago ‘I miss them’: Aussie NFL hopeful breaks down when talking about home

Australian Archie Wilson signed with Nebraska after a tryout over FaceTime, but homesickness has taken its toll on the 19-year-old.

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58 h. ago Australian teen Archie Wilson on homesickness while playing football in US

Nebraska freshman Archie Wilson was overcome with emotion after moving away from home.

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59 h. ago US university student named as snowboarder who died at Australian resort

An American medical student from Utah has been identified as the young man who lost his life in a snowboarding accident at Perisher ski resort in NSW.

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