Sydney Morning Herald National News
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +1100Contains no creepies or crawlies today
But many fridge magnets
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:46:03 +1100Man rushed to hospital after fiery end to police pursuit
A man has been taken to hospital after a police pursuit ended near Kelmscott on Wednesday.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:42:09 +1100AFP boss speaks on Iraqi arrest of Kazem Hamad
Kazem Hamad's arrest in Iraq puts the Australian Federal Police's "number one target" behind bars, Commissioner Krissy Barrett says.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:40:30 +1100Queensland government’s ankle monitoring plans met with criticism
The Queensland government's plans to expand ankle monitoring of youth offenders has been met with a tidal wave of criticism.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:40:13 +1100Driver may have permanent vision loss after car wash attack
A Melbourne driver has suffered potentially permanent vision loss after a "completely unprovoked" bashing near a busy car wash.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:39:55 +1100Victorian student information stolen in major data breach
An unknown number of primary and high school student information has been accessed.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:34:53 +1100Community prepares for flooding in wake of ex-cyclone
Residents of another Queensland community are preparing for potential flooding in the wake of ex-cyclone Koji.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:34:06 +1100Decision made on urgent stop work order for new stadium
A decision has been made on an urgent stop work order for a new Olympic stadium in Brisbane.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:28:29 +1100NSW premier calls for Bondi footbridge to be demolished
Chris Minns said the footbridge used by the Bondi gunmen should be demolished, as the local council weighs up the future of the landmark.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:28:29 +1100Man stabbed in brawl outside home in Sydney's west
A man has been stabbed after a brawl of up to 50 people broke out outside a home in Sydney's west.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:24:30 +1100Sydney man faces court after ‘threatening to kill PM’
A Sydney man has fronted court, accused of threatening to kill the prime minister a day after the Bondi terror attack.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:23:19 +1100Family home of alleged underworld crime figure firebombed
The family home of alleged underworld crime figure Bilal Alameddine has been firebombed in Sydney's west.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:19:03 +1100Parliament braces for battle over hate, gun control laws
Federal parliament is bracing for a high-stakes showdown over new laws for hate and gun control.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:04:44 +1100Author launches defamation proceedings against SA premier
Australian-Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has launched defamation proceedings against South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:04:41 +1100South Australia’s road toll reaches grim milestone
Two men have been killed in separate horror crashes in South Australia, bringing this year's road toll to eight in just 14 days.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:04:29 +1100Man's lucky escape after trees crashes onto campervan
A man has had a lucky escape after a gumtree came crashing down on his campervan while he was sleeping inside in Adelaide.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +1100The ‘Kate effect’: how the Princess of Wales is changing the rules for tennis spectators
Her Royal Highness is bringing brims firmly back into play.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:46:23 +1100Questions surround fire prevention in days before Victorian blazes
There are major concerns that long grass on the outskirts of the Hume Freeway near Longwood was much longer than fire-prevention guidelines.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:45:12 +1100Tom Silvagni files appeal against rape convictions
Tom Silvagni, the son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni, has filed an appeal against his rape convictions.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +1100Religious texts of any faith can’t ever be above the law
Anthony Albanese’s proposed hate speech laws have raised objections across the spectrum.