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Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:00:26 +1000
AFL 2022 Round 4 LIVE updates: Geelong Cats, Brisbane Lions face off in Geelong
Follow along for all the major moments and post-game reactions as Geelong takes on Brisbane.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:56:22 +1000
The bookkeeper, the missing $3.8 million and the claim ‘Witchie’ stole it
A bookkeeper with a passion for fast cars stole $3.8 million from her employers and attributed her crimes to her alternate personality, “Witchie”.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:55:56 +1000
Commission impossible: why galleries love buying ‘off the plan’
Art museums have developed such a taste for commissions when the time-honoured method was to acquire pre-existing works.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:46:38 +1000
Australia news LIVE: 2022 election date set to be called; PM banned from entering Russia; wild weather continues in NSW
Russia has been suspended from the United Nations human rights body, and Australia’s big four banks have signalled that interest rates will be hiked repeatedly in the six months following the election.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:41:05 +1000
Stringer out for Dons, Hawks welcome back Impey
Already without reigning best and fairest Zach Merrett, the Dons must now do without the explosive midfield/forward, who hurt his hamstring at training this week.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:28:28 +1000
Path clear for Morrison to call election after High Court challenge
Prime Minister Scott Morrison can call the election this weekend without fear of losing candidates after the High Court threw out a challenge to NSW preselections.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:27:30 +1000
On the ninth attempt, year 2 students finish their first full term in the classroom
As Jensen left school in Frankston South on Friday, the eight-year-old and his mother Rebecca May had more to celebrate than just the end of term one.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:26:29 +1000
Can Daisy’s Demons win their first flag against the AFLW’s powerhouse?
Melbourne skipper Daisy Pearce is no stranger to success on field, but this is her first shot at an AFLW flag, and the Demons are determined to do it for Daisy.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:16:00 +1000
Mirandi Riwoe inverts the world to examine the lives of outsiders
Book-ended by two novellas, her new collection The Burnished Sun focuses on people marginalised from their cultures and communities.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:14:24 +1000
Holiday-makers urged to reconsider plans in Hawkesbury as community mops up
Sydney residents are being urged to reconsider any weekend and holiday plans in flood-affected areas, as some homes and businesses mop up from their second flood in as many months.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:10:50 +1000
Foreign investment in Australian homes falls to 15-year low
Residential homes may have been shunned but the falls were compensated by a surge in commercial real estate investment.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:03:55 +1000
Rainy Sydney...again.
Sydney has just passed its mean annual rainfall of 1213mm - and it’s only April.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preveiw and tips for Randwick on Saturday
Four groups 1s headlined by the Queen Elizabeth Stakes await on the second day of The Championships.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:56:19 +1000
The Sydney Morning Herald, Photos of the Week, April 7, 2022
The week in photos from the award-winning SMH and AFR photographers.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:54:40 +1000
Israeli security forces kill Palestinian shooter after deadly Tel Aviv terror attack
It was the fourth deadly attack in Israel by Palestinians in three weeks.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:49:33 +1000
AFL teams: All the ins and outs for round four
The teams for the AFL matches in round four. Essendon swing the changes with Jake Stringer among the outs.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:46:59 +1000
The Big Day Out was adored by fans but no one loved it more than Ken West
Ken West was passionate about art, creativity and putting on the biggest show in town.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:46:00 +1000
Anamoe could give young Cummings honours from University of Bart
Turning Anamoe into the new Beau Zam would be the culmination of the education James Cummings got from his legendary grandfather.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:26:52 +1000
‘I’m not blaming them’: Qantas CEO walks back criticism of passengers for Sydney Airport delays
Alan Joyce angered passengers by saying they contributed to long queues by not removing laptops and aerosols at security. Chronic airport shortages meant several security lanes were closed.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:23:23 +1000
Read all about it: the Herald is dropping honorifics
You might notice a shift from Monday as we move away from a practice followed since our earliest days.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:19:58 +1000
United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly egged at Melbourne park
Craig Kelly was talking with supporters at Fawkner Park in South Yarra, when a woman approached him and cracked an egg on his head and then threw another at him. 

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:17:41 +1000
‘Terrible things have happened’: Russia suspended from UN human rights body in rare move
Russia has become just the second country to be suspended from the United Nations human rights body over allegations Putin’s army committed horrific war crimes in Ukraine, including the rape and murder of hundreds of civilians.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:10:42 +1000
Big Brother, why bother?
Parachuting in a bunch of famous faces, including Kaitlyn Jenner, failed to do the trick last time for Big Brother VIP, but perhaps a trip down memory lane will capture our interest? (It won’t).

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:07:58 +1000
High Court dismisses exiled Liberal’s challenge against Scott Morrison
A legal challenge that threatened to sabotage the Prime Minister’s election campaign has been thrown out by the High Court.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:43:58 +1000
Jury shown video of ‘home invasion’ at alleged mum killer’s trial
The jury in the trial of a woman accused of murdering her mother was shown a video of the crime scene including open cupboards and drawers in a Sydney home.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:42:34 +1000
Platinum shares hit record lows after shock performance record
Investors were counting on a strong month for asset manager Platinum but ongoing under-performance has triggered a major sell-off.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:35:05 +1000
Palmer defamation trial judge says WA Attorney-General’s evidence ‘all over the shop’
Even Mark McGowan’s own lawyer tore Attorney-General John Quigley’s evidence apart, describing it as “outright silly”.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:30:54 +1000
Star casino kept Suncity room open despite ‘unacceptable risk’
The Star Entertainment Group’s top legal officer warned a senior executive there was an “unacceptable risk” that notorious junket tour group Suncity was laundering money inside its Sydney casino. 

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:25:52 +1000
Clive Palmer v Mark McGowan as it happened: Premier’s lawyers blast Attorney-General’s evidence as bordering on being ‘outright silly’
When asked by Justice Michael Lee what he should make of Mr Quigley’s evidence, Bret Walker SC said: ‘not a lot’. ‘If one were to try to logically to reconcile it you would be utterly defeated. It just can’t be done.’

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:23:20 +1000
Fact: Kourtney Kardashian is the only Kardashian worth keeping up with
With the Kardashians’ new Disney+ reality series set to debut, it’s time for a closer look at their secret weapon: Kourtney.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:20:31 +1000
The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir
Alan Moir, The Sydney Morning Herald's political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:18:29 +1000
Dynasty debate: Can the Tigers roar back?
The Tigers face a major test against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night, coming at a time when their hopes of extending their premiership dynasty are under duress.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:06:16 +1000
Melbourne renters left scrambling as market recovers quickly
Melbourne faces a fresh rental housing crisis with properties in scarce supply for tenants in some areas of the city.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:04:14 +1000
WeWon’t: Why Gen Z is shunning a cult-like allegiance to work
Attitudes to work by younger colleagues could not be more different to those of their predecessors, especially the ones portrayed in two recent TV series.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:03:12 +1000
‘Something snapped’: Australian ‘litter killer’ sentenced to five years in Singapore jail
Andrew Gosling has been sentenced after he threw a wine bottle off an apartment block and killed a Singaporean father of four.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:00:35 +1000
Labor wades into Murray-Darling water wars to woo Adelaide voters
Anthony Albanese has kickstarted a fight over water policy as Labor eyes marginal seats in South Australia.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:00:23 +1000
Allen hopes to continue group 1 Randwick winning run
John Allen has won three races at Randwick, but all have been all group 1s. The Australian Derby winning hoop is out to extend that record on Yonce in the Queen Of The Turf on Saturday.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:56:07 +1000
‘He’s a real two-miler’: The wiry import Waller rates a sneaky Sydney Cup hope
Sheraz has the lowest profile of Chris Waller’s five Sydney Cup runners, and that’s what he likes.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:55:08 +1000
Best of cartoons, April 8, 2022
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:53:09 +1000
‘Doesn’t need his dad at the footy club’: A father/son football bond with a twist
The professional and personal collide this week for the Blakey family. As North Melbourne’s senior assistant coach, John has spent the week plotting the downfall of his son Nick’s Sydney team. 

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:50:00 +1000
The Kelly gang: Individual honours no longer enough for Roosters star
Isabelle Kelly has a Golden Boot, State of Origin player of the year and a NSWRL premiership in her trophy cabinet, but not the final piece of the NRLW puzzle.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:45:00 +1000
Verry Elleegant might win the Queen Elizabeth, but will it make her a champion?
Considering the depth of contenders for its best chapter, the weight-for-age test promises to be the highlight of what has been an exceptional edition of The Championships.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:45:00 +1000
‘Justin, I want Level 5 at the Ivy’: The colourful owner turning racing on its head
Brae Sokolski isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Which is fine because he’s likely to be having a Negroni.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:42:08 +1000
Russia bans Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese from entering the country
Russia has banned 228 Australian politicians and officials from entering the country in response to Canberra’s sanctions against Moscow.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:37:00 +1000
Wendy McCarthy on good fights, bad knees and taking serious risks
The trailblazing feminist discusses life after a long marriage, the importance of funerals – and dancing to Daddy Cool at her 80th.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:35:00 +1000
Good Weekend letters to the editor: April 9
Want to chat? We’d love to hear from you. Send your letters to goodweekend@​goodweekend.com.au

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:33:40 +1000
‘Till the last ball’: Pakistan’s Imran Khan fights to say in power
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday the Prime Minister’s move to dissolve parliament was unconstitutional, a decision that could spell the end of his premiership.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:32:00 +1000
A kidney stone that passes as Rocky
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: a medical emergency.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +1000
In sun-loving Sydney, La Nina’s endless rain has sucked our soul dry
When the sun does shine in Sydney, it shines brighter than anywhere else. And it will again.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +1000
From knitting to code breaking: The life and career of Australia’s first female intelligence agency boss
As a child Rachel Noble always thought her father was an engineer – the nation’s top cyber spy had no idea he was actually a spy.



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