Sydney Morning Herald National News

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +1100
Pumped for high drama
Nola cops a spray, too.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:35:28 +1100
Man, 35, drowns at popular Queensland tourist beach
The death of the Irish national, who was pulled from the water off an island, follows several other drownings this summer.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:47:49 +1100
Teen trio arrested after girl stabbed at Adelaide bus stop
Three teen girls have been arrested after a 12-year-old girl was stabbed at a bus stop in Salisbury, Adelaide.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:39:14 +1100
Khawaja to front the media ahead of SCG Test
Usman Khawaja will front the media amid speculation he could retire.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:38:21 +1100
Teen charged with assaulting cop after party gone wrong
A 17-year-old girl has been charged with assaulting a police officer after a brawl broke out at a neighbourhood New Year's Eve party.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:38:06 +1100
Crews fight Adelaide warehouse fire endangering homes
Fire crews battle a major blaze where flames tore through a warehouse, dangerously close to houses in Ridleyton.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:30:38 +1100
Two men in hospital after machete stabbing in Melbourne
Two men are in hospital after they were attacked by a group armed with machetes in Carlton, Melbourne.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:28:40 +1100
Main changes coming into effect for Victorians in 2026
As Victorians ring in the new year, a host of changes will come into effect.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:19:49 +1100
Howard government advised not to send troops to Afghanistan, papers reveal
Previously-secret Howard government cabinet papers reveal top-level ministers advised against sending troops to the Afghanistan War in 2005.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:14:15 +1100
Sydney closes dark chapter with emphatic New Year's celebrations
A spectacular show of light and love has helped close a dark chapter in Sydney's history.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:14:08 +1100
New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world
Cities across the world have rung in the new year with showstopping celebrations.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:13:37 +1100
Blow for Aussie beef farmers as China announces tariff
Australian cattle farmers have been dealt a blow after China announced it would cap beef imports to better protect its own producers.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:09:47 +1100
NSW beaches close due to dangerous swells
Dozens of beaches across NSW were closed due to dangerous swells, with two search missions and one drowning in 24 hours.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:02:15 +1100
Two women drown, man missing amid ‘horrific’ spate on Sydney beaches
Another woman’s drowning death came after separate earlier tragedies on Sydney beaches, with frantic attempts to save a man hours after a woman’s body was found.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:00:09 +1100
Drone pilot captures explosive footage of Brisbane’s fireworks show
Skimming past exploding rockets and through showering sparks, this footage was months in the making.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +1100
Katie has toured Europe’s treasures and been paid for the pleasure
Tour guide Katie Berridge saw the northern lights in Norway, rode gondolas in Venice - and fell in love while helping tourists enjoy expansive holidays.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:32:21 +1100
People killed in Swiss Alps bar fire on New Year's Eve
Police say many people have been killed in a blaze at a bar in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +1100
We’re still immature after 125 years of federation
The prime minister’s rose-tinted reflections on our 125th anniversary ignore a stark constitutional and social reality

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +1100
It looks like you, it sounds like you, it moves like you. And it can get you your degree
Universities and students are grappling with whether online-only degrees can do what they promise, as they face the particular challenges of AI cheating

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:02:49 +1100
Monsoonal deluge continues to batter northern Queensland
North Queensland remains on alert as a deadly weather system continues to lash the region, causing dangerous flooding.

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