12 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

15 h. ago Trump’s latest Olympic edict effectively closes US border to transgender athletes

US President has already made clear his views on transgender participation in sport, but his latest executive order takes things to a dystopian new level.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘I don’t want to be remembered’: Pep Guardiola on Man City, his legacy and Ange

No manager has won more top-level trophies. But in a rare one-on-one interview, Pep Guardiola explains why they don’t bring him true satisfaction.

Politics

27 h. ago Israeli minister launches settlement plan to ‘bury’ Palestinian statehood

The long-delayed settlement would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, which the UN warned would “put an end to prospects of a two-state solution”.

Politics

29 h. ago ASX set to inch up, Wall Street flat after inflation update; $A weaker

Most stocks are falling on Wall Street after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at the US wholesale level than economists expected.

Economics

30 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

34 h. ago Schmidt sticks with winning Wallabies, but training mishap causes late playmaker chaos

In an otherwise settled side to meet the Boks, the Wallabies have named a veteran at five-eighth and may have to call on a halfback or winger to be his back-up at no.10.

Events

36 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.

Politics

39 h. ago In the race to replace Ward in Kiama, there’s one thing everyone agrees on

Both major parties are claiming underdog status in the campaign for Kiama as the shadow of Gareth Ward looms.

Events

39 h. ago Major Sydney university suspends enrolments for more than 100 courses

UTS said no final decision had been made to axe the courses permanently but said it wanted to reduce disruption to future students.

Economics

40 h. ago Victoria’s new lesson plan rollout delayed almost a year due to IT issues

The rollout of explicit teaching plans across Victorian schools has blown out by $1.6 million and been delayed by almost 12 months.

Politics

47 h. ago Inside the Botox black market: Leaked messages reveal ‘illegal’ trading network

A trove of internal communications shows nurses with links to a major telehealth company were buying and selling prescription-only drugs, while staff joked about liability.

Events

47 h. ago ‘Masterclass on how not to run an incident response’: Runcorn train crash delays passengers

Queensland Rail said it was investigating how the truck came to be positioned on the level crossing.

Events

49 h. ago Truck and train collision at level crossing causes major traffic delays

A truck and train have collided at a level crossing in Runcorn, in Brisbane's south. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Beenleigh and Bonemill Road just after 7am, and though the train has been cleared from the area, major traffic diversions remain in place. No injuries have been reported.

Transport

54 h. 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

63 h. ago Caps on foreign players, star payments under radical Shute Shield overhaul

The controversial points system in Sydney’s premier rugby competition, which generated endless rancour among rival clubs, has been scrapped after a major review.

Politics

67 h. ago Who was in the wrong? Vigilante’s bike crash caught on video

Michael van Erp, known as Cycling Mikey on social media, crossed the path of a Fiat 500 as its driver ignored a road closure in west London.

Events

2 d. ago Wallabies drop major surprise as O’Connor to play No.10 against Springboks

James O’Connor hasn’t played a Test in nearly three years but is poised to face the world champion Springboks this week.

Politics

2 d. ago Man accused of horror Mount Waverley double murder winks, smiles in court

A man accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner has smiled and winked in court while being told there would be delays in the case due to the “complex” crime scene.

Events

3 d. ago Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott operates directs traffic in car park

He was the Prime Minister 10 years ago, but Tony Abbott was forced to roll up his sleeves in a Sydney car park after traffic came to a stand still.

Politics