69 m. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Dolphins nudge ahead as the Hammer scores opening try

The Broncos and the Dolphins are fighting to stay in finals contention when they go head-to-head, before the Rabbitohs and Eels clash in Sydney. Follow all the action.

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5 h. ago ‘I’m emotionally attached to the Rabbitohs’: Freeman to fire up Souths for Indigenous Round

In a rare interview, Cathy Freeman spoke of her affinity for South Sydney, Latrell Mitchell, and being intimidated by Michael Maguire before the 2014 premiership.

Events

7 h. ago Body found in Hokkaido after man watches bear drag friend off path

The victim’s friend saw the man fighting off the bear while bleeding from his leg, before the bear dragged him away into a bush along the trail leading to the summit of Mount Rausu in Japan.

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11 h. ago Three teenage girls ‘stripped’ and beat girl, 14, in Sydney’s south

Police said the 14-year-old victim was approached at a bus stop in Claymore about 7pm on Friday by three girls, all aged 13, and threatened at knifepoint.

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14 h. ago Albanese’s Palestinian recognition shows the world is now waiting on Trump

The US ambassador to Israel says there is “disappointment and disgust” at Australia’s decision. But for Israelis and Palestinians, it is the US the world is watching.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Marrickville isn’t western Sydney’: Calls for AFLW Giants to return to the west

This year, the Greater Western Sydney Giants AFLW team will play a total of six home games: four in Marrickville, two in Canberra and none in western Sydney.

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20 h. ago The Age’s Nick McKenzie wins journalist of the year at Kennedy Awards

McKenzie’s award was among eight recognising the work of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald’s journalists at the Kennedy Awards.

Events

20 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.

Events

23 h. ago The double act that gave Sydney Girls High its secret debating weapon

They’ve won contest after contest speaking in front of hundreds – but just don’t call these girls public speakers.

Politics

29 h. ago Man charged after airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin, 41, allegedly told an arresting police officer “I know I’m going to get bail like always”.

Events

30 h. ago Pinched nerve in back forces Latrell Mitchell out of Indigenous Round

Injury has forced South Sydney’s biggest name to the sidelines once again – but another Indigenous star is back for the Bunnies.

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31 h. ago With just one dish on the menu, this Sydney restaurant is a cure for decision fatigue

No choice = no decisions = no stress. It’s liberating.

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31 h. ago Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons list Sydney home for sale for $23m

The pair has called the lower north shore residence home since they purchased the landmark property in 1998 for $2.95 million.

Economics

33 h. ago Man charged after Sydney Airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin was bailed after a scuffle in which a police firearm was discharged at the airport on Wednesday. Now, he’s behind bars.

Events

38 h. ago Coffee after dark: Sydney’s best spots for a caffeine fix after 5pm

Some say it’s impossible to order a coffee after 3pm in Sydney. They’re not looking hard enough.

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38 h. ago This overlooked spot is perfect for dates and mates – and a stonking

This backstreet venue is still going strong after 10 years, serving lots of things we love to eat: anchovy toast, cacio e pepe and a spot-on sticky-date pud.

Politics

38 h. ago Royal Randwick lined up for Pope visit on a bumper weekend for Sydney

Anthony Albanese invited Pope Leo XIV to a major Catholic gathering in Sydney in 2028 and planning is under way for a papal Mass if he takes up the offer.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘We are concerned’: Star surgeon’s unravelling résumé stretches to University of Sydney

The disgraced surgeon falsely described relationships with the University of Sydney in court and in public, but his claims of high-powered positions are under scrutiny.

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44 h. ago Schmidt keeps faith with winning Wallabies, but with one major gamble

The Wallabies have made just two changes from the team who beat the Lions in Sydney but coach Joe Schmidt has rolled the dice on picking a solitary playmaker to meet the Springboks.

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47 h. ago Trent Robinson loves Spencer Leniu’s aggression and intensity. But does he go too far?

The Sydney Roosters coach wants the firebrand forward to continue his demolition-derby approach, saying it is “good for our game”.

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