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For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/feed.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/assets/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:28:16 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/feed.xmlTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:28:16 +1000NationalTrivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.d28afa38-c5b3-4139-89f8-80b4a8a97b2chttps://www.smh.com.au/national/superquiz-tuesday-june-16-2026-20260615-p606vd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +1000Business / CompaniesMichelle ChapmanFox Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the deal will bring together Fox’s live news and sports content with a streaming platform that has a large viewership.0a956c53-c10b-4d69-b935-27e923e46eb8https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/lachlan-murdoch-s-fox-corp-to-buy-streaming-platform-in-22-billion-deal-20260615-p60729.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 22:11:25 +1000Sport / AFLA West Coast reserve player has been sent to the tribunal after allegedly blowing his nose on an opposition player.e4ccbc7d-78dd-42a5-85e9-7b03517568adhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-player-sent-to-tribunal-20260615-p60728.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:46:35 +1000Politics / FederalThe news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.3dc98c4a-71f0-420e-a903-551e45a13263https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-june-16-2026-20260615-p60724.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:17:10 +1000National / NSWAnd will Telstra ever fill the bill?d6e52759-1586-4a6d-a18c-14bdb4626f91https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/will-wax-paper-return-to-the-fold-20260615-p606ri.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +1000Food / Good Food Guide (NSW)David MatthewsA New York-inspired speakeasy with 400+ whiskies behind the bar.9d694c81-b240-499d-98c1-14f07cdb0e67https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/nsw-good-food-guide/volstead-repeal-20260615-p6071z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 20:56:58 +1000National / QueenslandMatt Dennien, James HallThis week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus details Sosso departure goss, Ombudsman staff woes, inquiry’s mind the gap’ on racism, and more.cbf13a60-1f1f-46f3-8484-08a07cd549bahttps://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/the-rumour-surrounding-a-top-public-servant-that-won-t-go-away-20260609-p60518.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 20:34:58 +1000NationalThe coroner has referred the death of Josh Warneke back to prosecutors more than 15 years since he was found dead on the side of the road in June.6344a369-2462-48b3-bcc2-78f9c0e91a3chttps://www.smh.com.au/national/wa-coroner-refers-death-back-to-prosecutors-after-15-years-20260615-p6071y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 20:21:32 +1000NationalThe father of a nine-year-old girl from Perth who was shot dead by a police officer in Pakistan is calling for justice as the officer accused of killing her faces court.1b2cbaad-6719-4a02-8c25-034b7cd05fcchttps://www.smh.com.au/national/father-of-australian-girl-shot-dead-in-pakistan-calls-for-justice-20260615-p6071s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 20:16:34 +1000Business / Banking & financeHarriet Alexander, Julie LewisAfter a four-year battle, a customer who blew the whistle has been vindicated, but the full details of the case remain secret.8e6b1db7-a03d-424f-bdd0-9737d8edbfc2https://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/american-express-ordered-to-fix-security-gaps-after-customer-was-spied-on-20260612-p606ei.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +1000World / Middle EastDavid CroweThe US president said he went to war because Iran would not negotiate. Now he claims peace based on a negotiation with a regime he cannot defeat or control.45d141c0-1bf0-42f2-ab4b-b9a7e440fcbahttps://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/the-key-dangers-that-threaten-trump-s-peace-terms-with-iran-20260615-p6071e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:50:56 +1000National / VictoriaCarla JaegerEmergency services were called to Melbourne Airport after crew on a Virgin Australia flight reported an engine issue.8df83cb7-11a7-4427-b25b-3230cb1c3a48https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/virgin-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-engine-issue-20260615-p6071t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:38:05 +1000NationalFormer Carlton star Nick Stevens has been jailed for nine months after ripping off customers with his swimming pool business.f16482d8-6edf-4a41-8886-d33b033d4c96https://www.smh.com.au/national/former-afl-player-jailed-over-pool-business-20260615-p60708.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:36:17 +1000NationalScientists are testing if psychedelic mushrooms can be an effective treatment for post-concussion symptoms.96f9575d-353e-404c-9624-4e9df25abfdehttps://www.smh.com.au/national/scientists-test-if-psychedelic-drugs-can-treat-concussion-20260615-p6070u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:35:41 +1000NationalJacinta Allan’s deputy Ben Carroll has ruled out trying to snatch the top job, despite another poor opinion poll for Labor ahead of the Victorian election.0ad885e6-0c86-4e5c-bbc9-045c4112c89fhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/jacinta-allan-s-deputy-rules-out-leadership-challenge-20260615-p6071v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:31:31 +1000National / NSWVivien RobothamThe area gets inundated by visitors at holiday time. I don’t mind. We get this wonderful place to ourselves for most of the year.61c23f1a-b644-4a64-8fb3-0d0746c061a4https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/there-s-no-other-place-i-d-rather-be-than-the-insular-peninsula-20251015-p5n2p5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000National / NSWRachel RaskerJenny Greer is testing a world-first physiotherapy device to treat constipation in the hope of not scheduling her life around laxatives.c76f26c1-1379-48cb-b97a-3a9462dcd644https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-embarrassing-health-condition-that-stops-people-leaving-the-house-20260605-p604ca.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000Sport / NRLBillie EderNSW have gone into half-time in the past three Origin games trailing Queensland by a combined score of 66-12.47aded45-d2c6-4bf8-a381-bed913586949https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/these-20-minutes-are-the-blues-biggest-problem-this-is-how-they-fix-it-20260613-p606gc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000NationalHelen PerrottetThe falling birth rate suggests many are asking why have any children at all, and yet Helen Perrottet chose to have eight. While the sacrifices are real, she says there are rewards that cannot easily be measured.a52986c0-534d-474d-a0b9-248384f11397https://www.smh.com.au/national/i-am-a-mum-of-eight-this-is-why-i-chose-to-have-a-big-family-20260613-p606gp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000Sport / NRLMalcolm KnoxSure, there’s a good case for putting the NRL on hold during the interstate series. But the weekend’s action provided ammo for the other side of the debate.6ebd38c5-916e-4687-88f6-9f4146760516https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/calls-for-a-standalone-origin-period-get-louder-each-year-here-s-the-counterargument-20260615-p606u4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000