Sydney Morning Herald Headlines

India booked a place in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals with victory over New Zealand, which could have significant ramifications on the women's game.

News of the settlement has been welcomed by stunned residents across Australia and international activist Erin Brockovich.

Will Harrison faces his first South African opposition on Friday night. And his opposite number is a World Cup winner.

Shortly after Trump spoke, the government announced another person in California had been infected who doesn't appear to have the usual risk factors of having travelled abroad or being exposed to another patient.

Scott Morrison's close ally has resigned from a consortium in the running for a $1 billion contract for a controversial plan to outsource visa processing.

Jacinda Ardern graced the cover of Time magazine this month, and has been feted, but despite her popularity abroad, domestically she faces criticism.

A-League expansion clubs are in a frantic search for players. Former Socceroos are cutting their teeth as coaches. It's set to be a big year for the NPL.

Victorian star Scott Pendlebury is alive to the risks of season-derailing injury during Friday night's state of origin match, but is backing the concept for footy fans.

The influential Australian player says a merit-based refereeing roster is only as good as their performances.

Almost 1000 women a week are seeking urgent assistance after fleeing domestic violence in NSW,  with court advocates "exhausted" by the steady flow of referrals.

Steve Smith told teammates he considered quitting during "open and honest" addresses he and David Warner delivered to teammates as part of their reintegration.

The energy market rulemaker has angered some of Australia's biggest wind and solar farm owners after rejecting their plea to reset network charges.

Those who wondered whether Scott Morrison would learn from his mistakes during the bushfire crisis can now see the answer.

Corey Norman stopped enjoying football after another horror season, but has been so impressive this summer the Dragons have promoted him to the leadership group.

The ARL Commission chairman met with News Corp boss Lachlan Murdoch in Los Angeles — but it's the meeting with Greenberg on Friday that intrigues more.

No more public-private partnerships should be entered into for public hospitals in NSW, an inquiry into the troubled Northern Beaches Hospital has recommended.

"The last few days have been very dangerous, I have been feeling in real danger," a slum resident told us.

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It’s a leap year, you see, and since Abbey Alvin and her nan Margaret Alvin were born on February 29 they wanted to make a splash.

Former AFL ruckman Darren Jolly has spoken candidly about how myriad life struggles he’s faced in retirement "broke" him and nearly resulted in him taking his own life.