A grandparenting rebrand? It’s all relative

Just ask Pipi and Papa.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +1000

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The HSC subject 8000 students dumped last year

More than a quarter of students dumped chemistry, physics and engineering, but one subject lost students like no other.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +1000

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Sustainable energy is a vital part of Australia’s security

Though we’re blessed with intellectual and physical resources, we have twiddled our thumbs while the world has changed.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +1000

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A simple ticket could help save much of what makes NSW special

A crumbling Katoomba cafe contains a clue about how to preserve many of the state’s treasures.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +1000

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A child reported sexual assault. The alleged violence then escalated

A former student is suing the state of NSW over an allegedly abusive teacher at a prominent Sydney school.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +1000

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Escapee’s terrifying three-hour crime spree in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

After scaling a prison fence, Jason Melbom ambushed residents before kidnapping a woman as she unpacked shopping in her driveway.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +1000

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From the PM to Ian Thorpe: What these Sydneysiders really think of the Herald

As the Herald celebrates 195 years, we ask politicians, a sports star and cultural and arts leaders to reflect on their interactions with us.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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Schools should be applauded, supported for trying something new

About four in five principals say children’s anxiety is a significant issue within their schools.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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Sydney mayor’s car destroyed in firebombing incident

Police and fire services found Ola Hamed’s car alight just after 3am on Saturday.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:57:19 +1000

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Crime, gold discoveries and 35 odd socks: How the Herald has told the stories you want to read

Over 195 years, the Herald has chronicled Sydney’s transformation, sorting fact from fiction, breaking the news and shining a light into dark corners.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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How the Herald became an instant hit in 1831 – and what that means for our journalists today

The world we report on is changing, but the essence of the Herald - integrity, credibility and constancy - will remain for years to come.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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Prosecutor’s office in turmoil amid criminal charges against lawyer

The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is facing controversies on two fronts and spent almost $300,000 on external media advice.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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Police disperse crowds at Herzog protest

Footage recorded by the Sydney Morning Herald shows senior police officers invoking differing laws to disperse protesters.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +1000

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Thanks for the memories: 195 years of them

As the Herald celebrates its 195th birthday this weekend, we reflect on the generations of Sydneysiders who have trusted us with their stories, and the readers who have relied on us to report with honour, candour and honesty.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +1000

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Taylor’s ‘values test’ is un-Australian at its core

The opposition leader risks further alienating voters and undermining his party’s credibility with his discriminatory rhetoric.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +1000

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