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A town gripped by feuds, drugs and paralysing fear accused killer could return
After a horrific triple killing, Lake Cargelligo is not a town living on the edge of terror – it has fallen over the precipice.
Opinion
National security
Canavan has done in an hour what Taylor failed to do in a month
Australia - the complacent country - is receiving a wake-up call on race, resilience and energy.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Exclusive
Building Bad
‘A murderous member of the mafia’: Why Mick Gatto is suing a Sydney silk
Barrister Geoffrey Watson is being sued for defamation by Melbourne underworld identity Mick Gatto.
Trump says war will end ‘when I feel it in my bones’; All six crew aboard US aircraft killed in crash over Iraq
Follow our live coverage as the conflict in the Middle East reaches the two-week mark.
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LoadingThe man with the robotic hand: Ukraine’s wounded are becoming ‘superhuman’
In treating tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers maimed by Russian bombs, specialists in robotics are rebuilding lives – and pushing medical limits.
Meet Australia’s most persistent scammer, now ascending to the cloud
Dominique Eva Grubisa made a career and a fortune out of what courts now say was misleading and deceptive conduct. Nothing, so far, can stop her.
Opinion
NRL 2026
Thousands of fans stormed the field for Johnston’s record. The PM and I were two of them
Here’s what it was like on the ground for a moment in rugby league history.
Tom Decent
SMH chief sports writer
Updated
Match report
Souths veteran Alex Johnston breaks NRL try-scoring record
Johnston created rugby league history – and despite South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett and the NRL’s wishes, thousands of fans ran on to the pitch to celebrate.
Matildas oust North Korea to seal semi-final spot at Asian Cup
Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr scored to leave two games between Australia and a major trophy on home soil.
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NSW State Parliament
The suburbs out of reach for first home buyers after a stamp duty discount
The NSW government is facing calls to raise caps on stamp duty discounts for first home buyers to keep up with soaring house prices.
The AI domino effect has hit Atlassian. Was the company caught napping?
Five years ago, the IT behemoth was untouchable. Now it faces major challenges to its business model.
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Title Deeds
Northern beaches home sellers set for $20m payday from clever renovation
The rich-lister’s daughter and her husband embarked on a significant renovation.
Mollie O’Callaghan had hit a career high. Then she became a victim of a deep fake
World champion freestyler Mollie O’Callaghan on overcoming panic attacks, social media scares – and proving coach Dean Boxall wrong.
Opinion
Waratahs
Attn Waratahs: Rugby is a team game. So all 14 of you, just give the ball to Jorgo...
Desperate measures are needed after NSW’s thrashing by the Hurricanes last weekend. I humbly offer my coaching talents to assist Dan McKellar and Co.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
In 2018, Tudhope’s support crew was modest. In Milano Cortina, it’s a different story
Ben Tudhope won Australia’s second medal of the Games – a bronze in the men’s snowboard banked slalom.
Why vintage furniture collectors are hunting down IKEA items you might have at home
Vintage IKEA has become highly sought-after by collectors who are fetching thousands for pieces from the Swedish mega-brand.
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The restaurant tycoons
‘Old George would have been really upset’: How Calombaris’ reaction to a scathing Sydney restaurant review shows that he’s changed
After a high-profile underpayments debacle, George Calombaris found himself in a dark spiral – but he says he came out the other side a different man.
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MIDDLE EAST IN CRISIS
How a Trump post sparked a wave of misinformation about Australia
The twists and turns in the tale of the Iranian women’s team in Australia this week came with a deluge of social media misinformation amplified by the usual suspects.
Courage and heartbreak: The story that united – and chilled – Australia
For those of us who have never experienced authoritarianism, it was distressing to watch its dark hand stretch to our shores as the members of Iran’s women’s soccer team faced a terrible choice.
Sydney
Former wildlife carer’s conviction for animal cruelty overturned
WIRES and the RSPCA raided Tracy Clare Dods’ Blue Mountains property and seized three kangaroos in her care. The judge criticised their “at times aggressive” behaviour.
Australian expat was Chinese spy asset, jury finds
Alexander Csergo was running a business in Shanghai when he was approached by a woman on LinkedIn claiming to be from a Chinese think tank.
‘Major failure’: Key Blue Mountains highway to be closed for at least three months
With 12,000 vehicles using the road every day, the prolonged blockage will affect the delivery times and cost of produce from the region to Sydney.
Two leaders face a year-long battle against one radical politician
Chris Minns says voters are not interested in legacies, but with a year until the state election, the premier and Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane are staking everything on housing.
Two men shot in Sydney after wild brawl ends in gunfire
At least three shots were fired when a planned meeting in south-west Sydney descended into violence. The two men hit were known to police.
NRL 2026
Analysis
What was that, rugby league? And what is going on at Brisbane?
The Broncos are off to the worst premiership defence – at least as far as effort without the ball is concerned – in history. But in 2026, how much does defence actually matter?
Analysis
The Zac Lomax situation has left both league and union looking bad
The 15-man game has plenty of talent coming through in the outside backs - not that you’d know that this week.
Politics
Exclusive
Emergency services
Taxpayer funding pulled from disaster response team after allegations of fraud
Disaster Relief Australia was feted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and led by two of Australia’s most decorated military commanders.
Business
Sandilands prepares for legal fight, hires Antoinette Lattouf’s barrister
The shock jock has assembled his legal team after he was suspended by his employer, ARN, last week.
Opinion
Alan Joyce
Alan Joyce is the hangover that keeps on giving at Qantas
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
Middle East at war
Trump’s war is the most dangerous double-edged gamble I can remember
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
World
Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war’s impact on protected places
Historic palaces, mosques and ancient sites dating back over 60,000 years have all been damaged in Iran and Lebanon as the war rages.
Opinion
Is Melbourne a better city than Sydney? The evidence is pretty much in
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
The Iranian soccer team is a feel-good story that perfectly suits Trump
Waleed Aly
Columnist, author and academic
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Property
The four best homes to see this weekend
Looking for your next home? From a historic terrace to an architect-designed stunner, here are our top picks.
Sydney house prices soar to a record premium over Melbourne
The cultural scene, liveliness and diversity are world-leading - and home buyers might even be able to afford to live there.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The difficult people in your life are ageing you, new study suggests
Research into “hasslers” looks at the impact these difficult people can have on our health.
Culture
Oscar nominees: Red-hot favourites Sinners and One Battle After Another reflect turbulent times
It initially seemed all but certain One Battle After Another would clinch best picture, but Sinners has snuck up on it as awards season has progressed.
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With another batch of NRL recruits, can the lessons of 2003 help bring World Cup success in 2027?
The poaching of high-profile league stars for the last Rugby World Cup in Australia created competition and agonising selection calls for the Wallabies.
Updated
Match report
Alex Johnston has broken the record. And thousands of fans stormed the pitch
Alex Johnston has created rugby league history – and despite South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett and the NRL’s wishes, thousands of fans stormed the pitch to celebrate.
Matildas oust North Korea to seal semi-final spot at Asian Cup
Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr scored to leave two games between Australia and a major trophy on home soil.
Opinion
Waratahs
Attn Waratahs: Rugby is a team game. So all 14 of you, just give the ball to Jorgo...
Desperate measures are needed after NSW’s thrashing by the Hurricanes last weekend. I humbly offer my coaching talents to assist Dan McKellar and Co.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘Benji never suffers fools’: Why this year will be different for Wests Tigers
Benji Marshall finally has the rosters he wants – not one he inherited.
Analysis
NRL 2026
What was that, rugby league? And what is going on at Brisbane?
The Broncos are off to the worst premiership defence – at least as far as effort without the ball is concerned – in history. But in 2026, how much does defence actually matter?
Analysis
Super Rugby
The Zac Lomax situation has left both league and union looking bad
The 15-man game has plenty of talent coming through in the outside backs - not that you’d know that this week.
Have Your Say
Can Zac Lomax actually play rugby? A teammate and a coach give their verdicts
Lomax’s background in union has been questioned after the ex-NRL star signed with the Force and RA this week. A Super Rugby player and a former coach share their memories of his teenage rugby talent.
