A new digitisation program of insolvency records from the 19th century offers a glimpse into early colonial life: when one person went broke, the impact rippled through the household, the suburb and local vendors.

The latest federal government data shows there were 3237 fewer permanent and fixed-term contract staff in the state’s universities in 2021 compared to 2020.

Graham Morant was jailed for 10 years in 2018 for coaxing his wife Jennifer Morant into ending her life at their home.

From Eden Monaro to the seat of Reid, from Bennelong to Macquarie, and Wentworth to Warringah. The 2022 Federal Election is underway as Sydney Morning Herald photographic team's coverage continues.

It is not believed officers were responding to a triple-zero call, but rather, they simply came across the body.

Sydney’s private bus operators must not rely on the state government to fix ongoing industrial disputes with their drivers, a senior transport agency official has warned ahead of Monday’s strike action.

Melissa O’Dwyer was surprised to discover that Princess Anne had wanted to meet her for two years since her husband died in the Green Wattle Creek blaze in the December 2019 bushfires.

NSW Police are treating the incident as a possible homicide and have charged three young men from Sydney’s eastern beaches with affray, but are calling for more witnesses to come forward.

The number of COVID-19 cases in WA has dropped by more than 1000, however the number of people in intensive care has increased.

A tycoon, Olympic medallist, academic, pharmacy founder and reconciliation advocate have been named as the final board members of the 2032 Olympics organising team.

No one in the Prime Minister’s camp puts it quite this way, but they are relying on the deeper divisions within the electorate to save the government from itself.

Will being labelled a racist be the final nail in the coffin for the Prime Minister?

Three men have been arrested in Sydney as part of a multi-agency operation involving the US Department of Homeland Security.

A corridor inside the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s emergency department is lined with five people strapped to stretchers.

A senior weightlifting coach who sued an alleged sexual harassment victim for defamation has been reinstated as CEO of Powerlifting Australia after the sporting body said its investigation of the matter could not substantiate the claims.

The search for gold is booming in Victoria as exploration companies hope to strike it rich. But locals fear it will come at a cost.

The number of women wanting to give birth in a natural birth centre more than doubled in the five years to 2020, but an increasing proportion were sent back to hospital delivery wards.

Will the city ever recover? Decisions being taken in the next few months by both the state government and the various inner city local councils will determine the answer.

It’s easy to sit on the couch sniping. It’s much harder to put your hat in the political ring.

Can a partnership between one of Australia’s most awarded architects and a young entrepreneur finally crack the market for prefabricated housing?

Commuters face traffic snarls, crowded trains and delays to their journeys on Monday when Sydney bus drivers are due to strike for 24 hours.

Captains of the new Manly ferries have been warned against sailing directly into waves near the entrance to Sydney Harbour in heavy swells.

Plans to build a waste incinerator in Matraville have been labelled a “dog of a project” by a local mayor who has vowed to fight the proposal.

After feedback from museums, tourism organisations and councils, here are the 12 fossils in the running.

From the moment the Ruby Princess docked in 2020 to the current wave of Omicron, healthcare workers have been on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s not over yet.

Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target.

NSW health authorities have intervened to exempt aviation workers from close contact rules in a bid to relieve massive pressure on Sydney Airport.

Princess Anne listened to stories from farmers of drought and flood and celebrated her rich historical ties to Australia as she officially opened this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Covering the royals is always a colourful experience, just ask Tim Barlass and his four decades of experience.

Fans, drivers and their teams arrive at Albert Park today for final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on April 09, 2022 in Melbourne..

Hillsong has asked its faithful to “continue to pray” for founders Brian and Bobbie Houston after a social media stoush.

As a record crowd flocked to Albert Park for practice and qualifying on Saturday, it was noticeable how different the crowds were to the blokier atmosphere of the years before Netflix introduced a legion of new fans.

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, The Princess Royal is on a three-day visit to Sydney on behalf of the Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.

Two people have died in separate road accidents in suburban Sydney on Saturday.

Senior constable Bria Joyce died after the unmarked Highway Patrol car she was travelling in collided with a ute on Kulkyne Way in Red Cliffs.

Supply chain issues for replacement parts and an influx of new EV users has put pressure on Victoria’s electric vehicle charging networks.

Western Australian Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has announced new measures to increase vaccination rates for children aged five to 11, as the school holidays begin.

Children aged 12 to 15 will not be eligible for booster shots, after ATAGI determined a primary course of vaccine provided sufficient protection from severe disease.

Pictures taken as early as 5am on Saturday show hundreds of travellers queueing to check in at Jetstar’s domestic terminal, as Qantas and Jetstar prepare to operate at 110 per cent pre-pandemic domestic capacity for Easter.

Saturday will see showers throughout the day, but significantly less rain will fall than earlier this week. Conditions should ease on Sunday ahead of sunshine on Monday.

The week in photos from the award-winning SMH and AFR photographers.

Melissa Caddick was a ruthless, detached narcissist who showed little remorse for robbing victims of their savings to live a life of luxury, a new podcast reveals.

It’s time to give the Opposition Leader some credit for his strategy to get Labor in a poll position.

One of Sydney CBD’s busiest streets will be transformed into a tree-lined boulevard under plans to widen footpaths for al fresco dining and add a separated cycleway.

A member of a minority ethnic community has embarrassed a Liberal prime minister who speaks for the Quiet Australians.

Students have been changed by the interruptions of lockdowns and the lack of social cohesion they have experienced.

Victoria’s pandemic declaration, due to expire on April 12, has been extended as the government reconsiders the state’s remaining coronavirus rules and weighs up competing economic, social and public health objectives.

Julie Szego’s recent op-ed surrounding Melbourne councillor Rohan Leppert’s commentary on the “trans issue” in the Greens Party does no favours to Victoria’s equality movement.

Voters have some fixed ideas about what either side of politics can best deliver - and both major parties are relying on it in the coming federal election campaign.