28 h. ago His colleagues met at a retreat to plot the future. Barnaby couldn’t wait to leave

You could see Barnaby Joyce’s break-up with the Nationals coming. What he does next – and if he can pull it off – is much less clear.

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63 h. ago Everywhere you look this weekend, women will be wearing bald caps. If you know, you know

A sea of “baldies” is sweeping through Australia’s east and west coasts for a black-tie affair they’ve been waiting 13 years for. The hottest accessory for an event of such magnitude? Not their aviator sunglasses.

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67 h. ago Smartphone detox: I spent five days without my phone and here’s what I learned

The challenge was to complete five common daily tasks without a smartphone. Just how difficult is it?

Technology

3 d. ago Wild footage shows the moment crocodile goes for fisher's catch

Isla was reeling in a barramundi in the Kimberley when a waiting crocodile made a beeline for her catch.

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5 d. ago The Quay to our glittering city? No, it’s a circular political graveyard

There have long been worthy visions for Circular Quay and its decrepit wharves. Their time has come.

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5 d. ago Ground broken at Victoria Park, as drilling begins for Olympic stadium

The first physical work on Brisbane’s 2032 stadium has begun, with major excavations to begin well before the venue’s design is complete.

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5 d. ago Circular Quay turns into money pit, with no sign of upgrades before 2027

A major revamp of the wharves and promenade was a promise at the last election. Despite $190 million being spent so far, construction remains a long way off.

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6 d. ago She’s the only HSC student at her school. This is how Cody did it

In a town where the closest traffic light is 280 kilometres away, Cody Gallagher can’t wait for school to finish so she can explore new opportunities.

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6 d. ago Aguia grabs finance deal for Brazilian phosphate plant upgrade

Aguia Resources’ Board has given the nod to bank finance of A$1.7M to upgrade its processing plant, before opening its Brazilian phosphate mine next year.

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6 d. ago Having declared mission complete, the risk now is that Trump taps out

The US president deserves much credit for striking a ceasefire deal. But in his exaggeration of what has been achieved, some fear he will lose interest in what comes next.

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7 d. ago The complete list of winners at the SMH Good Food Guide 2026 Awards

From the coveted major prize categories to the return of the Pub of the Year award, meet the best the NSW and ACT hospitality industry has to offer right now.

Events

7 d. ago Locksley leaps onto upgraded OTCQX market as US scrambles for antimony

Locksley Resources is now trading on the US OTCQX exchange, boosting investor reach and turbocharging the company’s antimony and rare earths push in California.

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7 d. ago Warner says England will win first Test if Cummins doesn’t play as skipper completes running session

Pat Cummins admits he is unlikely to be right for the first Ashes Test in Perth next month, and if he misses out, his ex-teammate says England will go 1-0 up.

Events

7 d. ago ‘It’s come to a complete stop’: Why you’ll be waiting a while to see Circular Quay upgraded

The long-promised revamp is at a standstill despite concerns being repeatedly raised over the years about the wharves reaching the end of their working lives.

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8 d. ago ‘That moment of agreement’: How treaties with First Nations people work around the world

There’s the Treaty of Waitangi, modern agreements in British Columbia, and hundreds of historic treaties in the US. What can we expect as Victoria prepares to sign Australia’s first formal treaty with traditional owners?

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1 week ago Grilled lamb cutlets with spiced burghul, carrot and date salad

A superb and complete dinner starring baharat, an aromatic Middle Eastern spice mix.

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1 week ago Meeting Mokbel: The code, the cops and a shovel left on my doorstep

“That girl is waiting for you”: The $2 billion drug haul and John Silvester’s secret deal with police to get Tony Mokbel.

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1 week ago The Saints’ treatment of Leek Aleer is despicable, and it could come back to bite them

St Kilda’s fishing expedition has hit a snag as they shockingly withdrew their interest in the Giants defender. We wait with bated breath to see if it pays off or backfires.

Technology

1 week ago Why large Manly ferries will disappear from busy route for six weeks

Critical repairs will be carried out on Circular Quay’s wharf two, which was purpose-built for the large ferries, to extend its working life and improve safety.

Events

1 week ago Lindian completes final prep, REE mining scheduled for early next year

Lindian Resources has wrapped up early development works program at its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi with mining scheduled for January 2026.

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