Copyright 2026 Nine Entertainment Co. Pty LimitedThe top News headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/national/nsw.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/assets/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:31:45 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/national/nsw.xmlTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:31:45 +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_national_nswMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +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_national_nswMon, 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_national_nswMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000National / NSWHistory shows that when people are frustrated with established parties, they are willing to take risks.7341134b-6166-47e5-b987-dd7c93163864https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/hanson-s-comeback-reflects-poorly-on-our-political-leaders-20260615-p606tk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswMon, 15 Jun 2026 18:48:06 +1000National / NSWWe’re celebrating Sydney’s suburbs and local writers have been penning pieces about the neighbourhoods they know best. Read all their stories here.f20ebcb2-09f6-41bd-8f31-c20e31251cb1https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/life-in-the-burbs-20260609-p6054w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswMon, 15 Jun 2026 18:40:20 +1000National / NSWClare SibthorpeIt can be revealed George Alex was granted bail just months after being imprisoned for nearly a decade. He is appealing over “jury misconduct”.6140b410-4c62-427b-826a-e47947088499https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/jailed-construction-boss-lives-in-the-community-as-he-fights-10m-fraud-conviction-20260615-p606w0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswMon, 15 Jun 2026 18:17:50 +1000National / NSWRiley WalterThe family of Leah Stewart, 35, say they have been “shocked and devastated” by the attack on the young mother and ocean lover.d365f90c-5542-461b-8d8a-499f0292a91bhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/she-s-amazing-coogee-shark-attack-survivor-an-ocean-lover-and-young-mum-20260615-p606uc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswMon, 15 Jun 2026 17:56:32 +1000National / NSWMostafa RachwaniNew research shows LGAs across Sydney’s east and west don’t have enough sporting facilities for their families.50a545bb-b88e-4c1e-b52f-0c8edf2dc425https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/revealed-the-sydney-suburbs-quickly-becoming-sporting-deserts-20260604-p603uy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +1000National / NSWAnthony SegaertConnolly is accused of subverting recruitment practices, disclosing confidential information for her own benefit and spying on council staff and an elected official.45a5d9f4-2fca-4c03-ae95-da3f6dbcb047https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/icac-operation-navarra-live-former-parramatta-ceo-gail-connolly-returns-to-the-witness-box-20260615-p606ra.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswMon, 15 Jun 2026 09:30:53 +1000National / NSWThey can’t even stick to the script.8823b852-91be-4248-8fe7-05170b210b3ehttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/kids-are-lacking-the-write-stuff-20260612-p60679.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +1000National / NSWThe government underestimates the extent to which its meek acceptance of the AUKUS deal contributes to its current unpopularity00a2210b-6179-4713-a85e-1d16d314ca7ehttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/arguments-for-aukus-just-don-t-hold-any-water-20260614-p606l3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +1000National / NSWDavid BarwellAfter almost 150 years, mounting losses have forced the closure of the historic community and sporting hub in Balmain and cast doubt over the site’s future.ec25ef28-32de-4da7-8942-e5a13bbe69c5https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/disappointing-why-sydney-s-oldest-bowling-club-was-forced-to-close-20260613-p606ic.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSun, 14 Jun 2026 15:42:54 +1000National / NSWRiley WalterCameras at a waterfront property captured the man throwing his six-year-old daughter into the Parramatta River moments before jumping in himself.0bc99296-a0e8-4c6e-a380-dafcbe970754https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/father-rehearsed-murder-suicide-over-several-days-police-believe-20260614-p606l4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSun, 14 Jun 2026 11:01:10 +1000National / NSWRachel RaskerWatching the World Cup on Sunday at 2pm? It’s a no-brainer for young Sydney players eager to cheer on the Aussie team. What about the 5am start next week? You bet!d2e069f0-3999-4adc-9a9f-c9b0469ad75bhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/ready-and-waiting-for-a-watch-party-young-fans-have-solid-advice-for-the-socceroos-20260613-p606ih.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSun, 14 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +1000National / NSWChristopher HarrisResearch consistently points to broader cognitive benefits of learning a foreign language but last year just over 250 public school students were in Japanese beginners.7edd620a-c0f9-4864-a927-7ea53c42661bhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/instant-offers-and-20-000-sweeteners-the-battle-to-keep-these-subjects-in-nsw-schools-20260610-p605kk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000National / NSWDavid BarwellShort-term rental rules across Australia’s most internationally recognised beachside strips could be overhauled in a move to ease a housing crisis gripping Sydney.907c229f-c085-4a80-9130-ce68ad7d91a7https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/short-term-rental-crackdown-sparks-housing-row-on-sydney-s-most-famous-beach-20260612-p6069q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000National / NSWThe Herald's ViewLearning a second language comes with cognitive and societal benefits, yet Australian students are abandoning language studies.2a6c7d45-0993-4951-9627-716ee415f027https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/language-learning-is-the-gift-we-must-give-our-children-20260612-p606dk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000National / NSWThe shortage of doctors and nurses leave patients in a vulnerable position.5c0b7ec6-00cb-4176-83af-91f349d1baafhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/failures-of-mental-health-system-is-costing-lives-20260607-p604kx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +1000National / NSWJulie Power, Jessica McSweeney, Kate Aubusson, Rachel RaskerWitnesses have described the terrifying scene when a woman was bitten by a three-metre shark at the popular eastern suburbs beach.8b9043c4-f74d-49b1-863e-c194bbe696d2https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/woman-bitten-by-shark-at-coogee-beach-20260613-p606hu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSat, 13 Jun 2026 19:30:02 +1000National / NSWKate AubussonCharlie Verco paddled furiously to help when he saw a 35-year-old woman being mauled by a white shark at Coogee Beach.7855d04b-dbe8-4434-8248-6a3bee2536f2https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/i-couldn-t-fight-off-the-shark-the-hero-paddleboarder-who-rescued-coogee-attack-victim-20260613-p606jb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nswSat, 13 Jun 2026 18:35:27 +1000