Newcastle's Lauren Parker to Make History at Milan Winter Paralympics
Lauren Parker, who won gold at Paris 2024, will become only the eighth Australian to compete at both the Summer and Winter Paralympics.
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James Callahan 
South Korean Baseball Teams Are Turning Victoria Into a Training Hub
South Korean baseball teams are flocking to Geelong and Melbourne, drawing millions of viewers and raising hopes for deeper Australia-Korea business ties.
Yuki Tamura 
Sussex Royals Arrive in Jordan for Two-Day Humanitarian Visit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have begun a two-day humanitarian visit to Jordan, one of the region's most significant host countries for displaced populations.
Aisha Khoury 
Australia's Flu Deaths Hit a Century-High as Vaccination Rates Slip
Australia recorded more than 1,700 flu-related deaths in 2025, a century-high figure that experts say reflects a troubling decline in vaccination rates.
Mitchell Tan 
Female Athletes Say Reporting Abuse Feels Pointless. They May Be Right.
Elite female athletes say they fear speaking out about harassment and abuse because nothing ever changes. New research suggests they have good reason to feel that way.
Daniel Kovac 
Cancelled, Reinstated, Now Historic: Sabsabi and Dagostino to Make Venice History
Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino have secured a rare double presence at the Venice Biennale, capping a turbulent journey from cancellation to reinstatement.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Saving for a Home Deposit Now Takes Years Longer, Report Finds
A new report shows the time needed to save a home deposit has blown out significantly, raising fresh questions about housing affordability policy.
Sophia Vargas 
Kurdish Official Warns of Radicalisation Risk for Australian IS-Linked Camp Detainees
A senior Kurdish official warns 23 Australian children and 11 women held in a Syrian camp risk radicalisation if not repatriated.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra brings built-in privacy screen to flagship phones
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra launches with a built-in privacy screen that controls light at the pixel level, blocking side-on views of your display.
Oliver Pemberton 
Maylands Couple Left with Defect-Riddled, Unfinished Home as Dispute Escalates
A Maylands couple say they have been 'bled dry' by a failed home construction, left with a defect-riddled property that remains unfinished.
Aisha Khoury 
Cowboys and Hull KR Unite Ahead of Las Vegas NRL Showcase
The North Queensland Cowboys and Hull Kingston Rovers have joined forces in Las Vegas preparations, with Nine holding exclusive footage of the two clubs' coaches working in tandem.
Sophia Vargas 
Australia Orders Diplomat Families Out of Israel and Lebanon
Australia has directed families of embassy staff in Israel and Lebanon to leave, with voluntary departures also offered at posts in Jordan, Qatar and the UAE.
Mitchell Tan 
Ink and Irony: Why the Editorial Cartoon Still Matters in Australian Politics
The Sydney Morning Herald's daily cartoon roundup is a reminder that satirical illustration still cuts through where analysis often cannot.
Zara Mitchell 
Political Cartoons and the Art of Democratic Accountability
Political cartoons distil complex power dynamics into a single image. Their continued relevance in Australian public life deserves serious attention.
Priya Narayanan 
Source Material Insufficient to Rewrite
Insufficient source data. The article body, facts, quotes, and geographic details required to produce original journalism were not provided.
Oliver Pemberton 
Pinkfong Seaweed Snack Recalled Over Plastic Contamination in NSW and ACT
FSANZ has recalled Pinkfong Seasoned Seaweed Flakes sold in NSW and ACT after plastic contamination was confirmed in the 40-gram product.
Aisha Khoury 
Melbourne Researchers Build Tool to Catch Serious Speech Disorders Early
Melbourne researchers have developed an online tool to identify children at genuine risk of speech disorders, reducing unnecessary therapy for issues most kids outgrow.
Sophia Vargas 
Trump's Marathon SOTU: What the Rhetoric Signals for US Allies
Trump's lengthy State of the Union struck a triumphant tone, but the gap between assertion and evidence carries real consequences for allies like Australia.
Aisha Khoury 
Family Sues NT Government Over Woman's Death in Tennant Creek Custody
A Federal Court lawsuit alleges NT Police failed in their duty of care to a 44-year-old Aboriginal woman who died in custody at Tennant Creek Watch House.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
China's Ambassador Steps Into Australia's Student Visa Debate
China's ambassador to Australia has made a rare public intervention on student visa policy, arguing both nations stand to gain from greater flows of students and scholars.
Aisha Khoury