‘Why are you doing this?’: Mundine reveals dad’s fears before fight
The 45-year-old will get into the ring again in March, and Jeff Fenech and Mundine’s father Tony have urged him to retire. But ‘The Man’ says he can’t.
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Dees defender out for year with ACL injury
Melbourne defender Marty Hore has suffered an ACL rupture that will force him to miss the 2021 season.
A whinge and a prayer as Australian Open complaints take flight
From tennis stars to Tim Paine, there’s been distinct lack of wise words from sportspeople in recent weeks.
Trumpist fantasy still captivates the odd Australian politician
Donald Trump’s “alternative facts” worked. A third of American adults still believe he won the election and he remains a threat to US stability, but Australia needs to embrace a […]
‘My friend, she’s really skinny, I need to lose weight’ … the teenage angst swamping 10-year-old girls
Body anxiety. Friendship break-ups. Social media obsessions. Tears, so many tears. For today’s Australian girls, tweens are growing up faster than ever. Welcome to the life of the “ten-ager”.
‘Good reason to sing’: Jimmy Barnes surprises fans with pop-up Melbourne gigs
Melburnians meandering through the city on Friday afternoon were gifted two surprise pop-up gigs performed by none other than rock icon Jimmy Barnes of Cold Chisel.
Man swept out to sea at Wattamolla Beach
A man in his 20s is in hospital after being swept out to sea from rocks at the popular beach in Sydney’s Royal National Park.
Train hits truck near Fortescue’s Eliwana mine in Pilbara
FMG chief executive Elizabeth Gaines said no one was injured but the company had launched an investigation.
Vaccine provides hope for international students’ return: Education Minister
New federal Education Minister Alan Tudge says an effective vaccine will “make a big difference” to the ability to bring in a large number of students.
Bali bombing suspects at Guantanamo to be tried in military court
Military prosecutors filed charges against an Indonesian known as Hambali and two other men in June 2017. They’ve been in US custody for 17 years.
Teenager charged over theft of Orana the koala from Adventure World
The koala’s disappearance sparked a massive search effort in the Bibra Lake bushland the next day, with concerns the elderly marsupial wouldn’t survive long without her medication.
China takes aim at Australia’s human rights record at UN
As promised, China’s government has highlighted Australia’s record on war crimes, racial discrimination and indigenous treatment, amid the diplomatic row.
Photos of the week, January 21st, 2021
A week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald and Financial Review photographers.
State borders start reopening to Sydney after five days without cases
Only Queensland and South Australia have kept their bans for people from Greater Sydney, while the other states and territories have started easing restrictions.
Hot blast: safety concerns as Victoria braces for soaring temperatures
Victoria is predicted to heat up over the Australia Day long weekend, with temperatures set to soar into the 40s across much of the state.
Government moves on short-term hotel solution to Fremantle ‘tent city’ debacle
Rough sleepers in Fremantle’s ‘tent city’ have been offered to stay in hotels as the government moves to clear the homeless camp.
‘Nothing to do with tennis’: Margaret Court’s Australia Day honour criticised
The tennis great’s achievements in the sport she dominated decades ago are unparalleled but she has been a controversial figure because of her religious views.
Hot and sunny in Sydney
Much of NSW could be sweltering under severe to extreme heat into next week.
Stats looking good for shabbily groomed Kiss The Bride
Kiss The Bride takes a few runs to find his best and is ready to strike at Randwick on Saturday.
Mixed bag presents blank canvas for punt artists at headquarters
Qualifying for the “know nothing” brigade of late and hampering horses with an extra ton due to my support or appalling barrier manners, I sought inspiration from the sages.
Sydney to feel a slight reprieve before it sizzles for Australia Day
Much of NSW will be sweltering under severe to extreme heat into next week and areas of Sydney such as Richmond and Penrith possibly reaching temperatures in the low 40s.
As it happened: AOC boss says 2021 Tokyo Olympics still on track to proceed; Victoria border opens to more of Greater Sydney
A Spanish tennis player in hard lockdown after potentially being exposed to COVID-19 on an Australian Open charter flight says she has now tested positive. Emirates says it will resume […]
The fellowship that brings lives to life
The Hazel Rowley fellowship has announced the shortlist for this year’s $15,000 grant to biographers.
A player’s view of hard lockdown
The 2020 Australian Open quarter-finalist is spending more time than normal talking to other tennis players.
‘It’s a reality:’ Google threatens to stop search in Australia due to media code
The owner of Australia’s most popular search engine says it is prepared to shut the service down rather than pay media organisations for news content.
Twiggy Forrest’s Fortescue targets zero-carbon steel to phase out coal
‘Twiggy’ Forrest says the time is right for an Australian green steel industry, harnessing the nation’s abundant iron ore and renewable energy resources.
No more Google searching? Big tech and publishers reach for their guns
Google and Facebook threaten to banish Australian users as an inquiry into the use of Australian media content becomes an old-fashioned showdown.
Hawks must reinvent as key decisions loom
Hawthorn have been a benchmark in the AFL for so long. But they need to start again with an intriguing set of decisions facing the club in 2021.
Western United get government go-ahead to build $150m stadium
Western United have been given planning permission to build a $150m stadium, hailed as one of club’s greatest days.
‘We don’t know how many’: Sydney Invasion Day rally likely to be well over limit, organisers say
The organiser of Sydney’s Invasion Day rally to be held at the Domain on January 26 has said the march will go ahead and is likely to be well in […]