7 h. ago Alex Johnston has scored 209 NRL tries. We mapped every single one of them

Rugby league history awaits the Rabbitohs flyer. The next question is: how far will he take the NRL try-scoring record? And who could ever catch him?

Politics

20 h. ago Waller’s long shot could stun intriguing field at Hawkesbury

It’s not unusual for the Chris Waller training juggernaut to dominate a black type middle distance feature close to spring, but the big surprise might be one of his less fancied runners stealing the show.

Politics

24 h. ago Graham still in pain but keen to rush field for Johnston’s try milestone

Campbell Graham’s back injury has been so painful the Rabbitohs centre struggles getting out of chairs, but he doesn’t want to miss celebrating his teammate’s looming milestone.

Politics

41 h. ago A stain on the game: The AFL must find a new way to tackle homophobia

If proven, the alleged Rankine incident and others show the AFL’s current approach is failing to stamp out homophobia on-field.

Sport

48 h. ago Alex Johnston grew up idolising Greg Inglis. Then he became him.

Alex Johnston grew up idolising Greg Inglis. Then he became him. Now he's about to become the NRL's greatest try-scorer.

Politics

3 d. ago The NRL’s boss of football has had a stinker of a year. It might be time for the sin bin

Crackdowns that aren’t crackdowns. Trainers running around unchecked like generals. NRL head of elite football Graham Annesley has had a year to forget.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘How has that happened?’ Labor challenged over $1m funding to global music festival giant

The Greens are calling for $1 million paid out to the Listen Out and Field Day festivals be returned to taxpayers.

Culture

3 d. ago Fatima was left for hours in extreme pain awaiting treatment. She almost lost her ovary

Complex medical cases are being missed in Australia’s emergency departments, resulting in agonising pain, traumatising surgeries and infertility.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Treated like a hysterical mother’: Assaulted by her son, Alison’s pain was ignored until she collapsed

Alison Beatty was sent away from Katoomba Hospital’s emergency department but, as it turned out, her lungs were filling with blood.

Events

4 d. ago How trailblazer’s sacrifices paved the way for NRLW phenom to emerge

As Ali Brigginshaw’s historic milestone – marked with a victory over the Eels – ensured her name will remain etched in NRLW folklore, the enormity of her early career sacrifices have truly been recognised.

Politics

5 d. 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.

Politics

5 d. 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.

Events

5 d. ago Fresh ASX record high approaches 9000 milestone; Ampol surges on $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has capped off a stellar five-day run, carried by energy, banking, and mining giants on Friday.

Economics

5 d. ago All states and territories agree to rush through urgent childcare reforms

All states and territories have agreed to rush through urgent childcare reforms after allegations of abuse at centres across the country.

Politics

5 d. ago From ‘ambitious and clueless’ to history makers: NRLW trio first to hit 50 games

Keeley Davis, Isabelle Kelly and Ali Brigginshaw will become the first NRLW players to reach the 50-game milestone this weekend after eight seasons of the women’s game.

Events

6 d. ago ‘It wasn’t going to work with Ned’: Graham Wright opens up on Carlton, the Voss call and leaving the Pies

Carlton’s key decision-maker answers the burning questions for Blues fans, and talks about his departure from arch-rival Collingwood.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Footy was getting in the way of what I wanted to do’: Eels star explains decision to quit NRL

The realisation that he could contribute more off the field than on it came to Shaun Lane in the most unexpected time and place.

Politics

6 d. ago Bondi Confidential: the rookie Rooster who broke Sam Walker’s thumb

The Sam Walker and Hugo Savala combination has been thriving, and they could have bonded on the field earlier had it not been for Savala.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘I didn’t know how to unpack the pain’: Home and Away star on facing teenage trauma

When he was just 18, Mat Stevenson shot to fame as a major soapie pin-up boy. But a painful secret gradually tore him apart.

Events

8 d. ago ‘I’m a sucker for pain’: MasterChef winner hits the jackpot on third attempt

Laura Sharrad first competed on the reality show when she was 18 years old. Now, finally, she’s a winner.

Events