30 h. ago Want to know what’s going to be big in TV in 2026? Look for these 13 shows

Thousands of new programs were up for sale at the world’s biggest TV market in France. Here are some of the best.

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3 d. ago A Mick Molloy comedy and new reno and quiz shows: Seven unveils 2026 programs

Next year’s schedule is heavy on workhorses such as sport, game shows and reality, with a few new formats\ in the mix.

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4 d. ago Everything you need to know from the SMH Good Food Guide 2026 Awards

Catch up on all the action, hats, finalists and winners from the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards.

Events

5 d. ago It was Australia’s worst engineering disaster. Next year, the story is being told in a new way

A play about the worst industrial accident in Australian history is one of the main attractions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 program.

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5 d. ago ‘Cookie Monster union’: How a backroom deal for Victoria’s upper house got pushed out to 2026

Labor’s factional bosses have gone from faceless to red-faced after a collapse in backroom negotiations left the party unable to decide on its upper house candidates for next year’s Victorian election.

Society

6 d. ago This play is a disaster – and the MTC hopes it will be a huge success

A play about the worst industrial accident in Australian history is one of the main attractions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 program.

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9 d. ago Late Australian lobbying saves Rugby Championship from the chop

Plans to pack away the Rugby Championship for a major part of the next five years have been abandoned after a successful tournament in 2026.

Sport

1 week ago Winter Olympics, new MAFS and celebrities swimming with sharks: Nine reveals 2026 programs

No new drama or comedy was announced, with the broadcaster instead leaning heavily on sport, game shows, reality and crime.

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1 week ago International friendly LIVE: Popovic’s unbeaten streak ends as USA topple Socceroos

Tony Popovic has tasted defeat as Socceroos coach for the first time after a 2-1 loss to the United States, the 2026 World Cup co-hosts. Follow live for all the updates.

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1 week ago Popovic’s unbeaten streak ends in USA but Socceroos heading in right direction

Tony Popovic has tasted defeat as Socceroos coach for the first time after a 2-1 loss to the United States, the 2026 World Cup co-hosts.

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1 week ago How a residency tweak is smoothing Anastasia and Hektor’s path to Olympic debut

An amendment to the Australian Citizenship Act should pave the way for figure-skating duo Anastasia Golubeva and Hektor Giotopulos to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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1 week ago One of the greatest films of all time is coming to the Melbourne stage

Starring Christie Whelan Browne and directed by Malthouse theatre’s new artistic director, this show is a highlight of the newly announced program.

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1 week ago Timelapse of the construction of the new roof of the New Sydney Fish Market

Timelapse of the construction of the new roof of the New Sydney Fish Market that is scheduled to open mid January 2026.

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1 week ago Nathan Buckley joins Chris Scott at Geelong; Tarryn Thomas’ path cleared to AFL return

Buckley made the call to join Geelong in 2026 as an assistant coach, but the Tasmania Devils job could still be his. Meanwhile, Thomas could yet return to footy’s top flight.

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1 week ago ‘Strong appetite to return to coaching’: Buckley joins Chris Scott at Geelong

Nathan Buckley has made a call to join Geelong as an assistant coach in 2026, but the Tasmania Devils’ job could still be his.

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1 week ago What’s up, what’s down: Which restaurants gained (and lost) hats in the new SMH Good Food Guide

While talent flourishes in Sydney’s west, some of the restaurants in the city’s eastern suburbs lost a hat at the launch of the Good Food Guide 2026.

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1 week ago Messi magic, ICE raids and gun ranges: What two Socceroos have learnt about America

Kye Rowles and Patrick Yazbek are discovering the many faces of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts – from world-class players and searing summer heat to deportations, travel bans and a uniquely American gun culture.

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1 week ago The 2026 Herald Good Food Guide is more in tune with how we eat right now

It’s an essential time capsule of the year that’s been and a companion for the year ahead for anyone who loves to eat and drink. 

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1 week 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

1 week ago GFG26 NSW Oceania Cruises Service Excellence Winner: Ecca Zhang

We are proud to announce the winner of this year’s Good Food Guide Awards 2026 NSW Oceania Cruises Service Excellence is Ecca Zhang.

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