Sydney Morning Herald National News
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +1000My suburb is the middle child who finally found its voice
As young families and professionals arrived, we haven’t buffed away every rough edge. But we do still debate – which side of the tracks is better?
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:35:11 +1000Backlash over One Nation's migration plan
One Nation's plan to slash migration is facing severe backlash with economists and farmers warning it could push up prices and trigger a recession.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +1000PM may have lost popularity, but the alternatives are far worse
Voters should remember the old expression “be careful what you wish for”.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:29:36 +1000Tributes for young Queensland ecologist who died in cliff fall near Bali
Brianna Cronin has been described as a "beautiful soul" as her heartbroken family endures the painstaking task of bringing her body home from Bali.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:26:30 +1000Convicted property developer joins ICAC from Lebanon
With his company in liquidation and a warrant out for his arrest, convicted property developer Jean Nassif has made an extraordinary remote appearance at the corruption watchdog.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:26:27 +1000Victorian motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole
Victoria's roads crisis has escalated after a motorcyclist was killed in the state's central west after hitting a pothole.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:20:16 +1000Sportsman tells court former broadcaster twice kissed him without his consent
An athlete has told a Sydney court former broadcaster Alan Jones twice kissed him without his consent and bombarded him with texts saying he loved him.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:50 +1000Brotherly love on ice as Serongs battle for GF berth
But given Caleb has three All-Australian blazers and three best-and-fairests under his belt already, there’s little doubt as to who has enjoyed the stronger career to date.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:48:18 +1000Gold Coast mayor clarifies Trump claim after White House issues rebuke
Tom Tate boasted of dining on steak and wine with the US president. The White House says that never happened.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:08:21 +1000‘I want to kiss you for hours’: Jones’ texts to ex-athlete revealed
A former athlete who has accused Alan Jones of unwanted kissing and touching has alleged that the broadcaster sent him lavish gifts, including weekly flower deliveries.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:31 +1000Alan Jones trial as it happened: Broadcaster bought flowers for complainant ‘M’ weekly, choppered him to farm, court hears in indecent assault and sexual touching trial
The former athlete is the third complainant to give evidence in the broadcaster’s criminal trial in Sydney.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:56:27 +1000Flight of the Dockers: More airline services deployed as purple army sets sights on Sydney
More than 30 Qantas and Jetstar flights and almost 8000 seats have already been added to get West Australian fans to and from Melbourne for the finals series, while Virgin has also increased seats.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:48:13 +1000‘People were scared’: NSW police under fire after second Oxford Street drug raid in three months
Revellers say they were intimidated by the police presence, which one man claims led to a venue emptying out after the operation.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:41:10 +1000It’s known as ‘the swamp’, but my suburb is more than just frogs and waterfowl
The creek that splits my suburb is home for red-bellied black snakes that sunbathe on paths and tracks. Watch your feet.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:35:40 +1000After months of empty roads and shops, North Fremantle is getting an ‘early Christmas present’
North Fremantle businesses are set to have a summer of full capacity trade when the Fremantle traffic bridge opens on November 1.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:32:41 +1000As ‘Tiki’ set out for a cruise with a mate on a sunny spring day, a killer pothole loomed
Motorists often avoid the crumbling stretch of the Western Highway where Peter Mason, 71, was enjoying a weekend motorcycle ride before he hit a pothole and died.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:14:36 +1000Hanson shares video amid outrage over comments
Pauline Hanson has sparked outrage with resurfaced 'primitive' comments she made on a podcast.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:59:24 +1000More than 500 jobs gone as Whyalla Steelworks closes blast furnace
Hundreds of workers will lose their jobs due to a decision to permanently shut down the blast furnace at South Australia’s Whyalla steelworks.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:54:06 +1000NSW Police raiding Oxford Street venues
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Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +1000A lecturer replaced himself with an AI avatar. His students couldn’t tell the difference
Artificial intelligence could bring sweeping changes to Australia’s education sector, but experts are raising questions about how it can be used responsibly.