Tom Hanks’ daughter reveals a childhood marred by abuse at the hands of her mother
E.A. Hanks’s memoir re-creates a road trip she once took with her late mother to seek answers to what was an “incomprehensible” childhood.
This hotly anticipated novel explores the dark embers of the psyche
In the third instalment of her fictional triptych, Katie Kitmaura wields her words with scalpel-like precision to explore the demands women are “expert at negotiating”.
Prosecution drops some charges in mushroom murder trial
The prosecution has announced it has dropped some charges against Erin Patterson.
New Dees boss labels leak ‘not acceptable’
Incoming Melbourne Demons chief executive officer Paul Guerra addresses his job appointment being leaked.
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
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The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist.
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Guerra confident he can build a good Melbourne culture; Ban stands for Roo; Blues make call on Cerra’s suspension
The Blues have had considerable success in appealing bans over the last four seasons, headlined by the famous Patrick Cripps case in 2022 which allowed the Blues captain to win…
Body found on a boat in major river
The body of a 51-year-old man has been found on a boat in the Swan River in Western Australia.
Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Better Australia defends yellow vests at pre-poll; Liberal Party facing fines of up to $25,000 over signs
Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.