The embarrassment of Melbourne and Sydney: Bracks

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 20, 2026

Former Victorian premier Steve Bracks says it's embarrassing we don't have fast rail between our two major cities.

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France in turmoil: What might follow a weekend of riots?

Oct 19, 2026

France in turmoil: What might follow a weekend of riots?

Elections next year will see President Emmanuel Macron step down after a decade in power. The unrest is likely to give a boost to far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, the frontrunner in polls who has long talked tough on law and order.

The Morning Poll: Should the tax on passing down a family business be significantly increased?

Oct 19, 2026

The Morning Poll: Should the tax on passing down a family business be significantly increased?

Have your say and you'll find the results of our poll in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter.

Neso energy bosses 'keeping Government happy' by sidelining concerns over energy blackouts, investigation finds

Oct 19, 2026

Neso energy bosses 'keeping Government happy' by sidelining concerns over energy blackouts, investigation finds

Senior managers at the National Energy System Operator (Neso) are ignoring staff concerns about Britain's ability to keep the lights on to maintain peace with ministers.

Run, sausage, run! More than 100 Dachshunds take part in annual race in Germany

Oct 19, 2026

Run, sausage, run! More than 100 Dachshunds take part in annual race in Germany

More than a 100 sausage dogs took part in the fourth Munich Dachshund Race in Germany over the weekend, battling out to see who was fastest.

Bầu cử Mỹ: Bắt đầu bỏ phiếu sớm, đảng Dân chủ gia tăng lợi thế

Oct 19, 2026

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Trong tuần này, 18 tiểu bang trên khắp nước Mỹ bắt đầu triển khai bỏ phiếu sớm cho cuộc bầu cử giữa nhiệm kỳ năm 2026, vốn chính thức diễn ra vào 3/11. Kinh tế Mỹ đối mặt nhiều thách thức trước thềm bầu cử giữa nhiệm kỳ Bầu cử Mỹ: Phép thử quyền lực, bước đệm cho cuộc đua Nhà Trắng Bầu cử Mỹ: Hai đảng tăng tốc vận động trong những tuần cuối

Labour will hike taxes at the Budget, two thirds of Brits predict in new poll ahead of 'critical test' for Chancellor

Oct 19, 2026

Labour will hike taxes at the Budget, two thirds of Brits predict in new poll ahead of 'critical test' for Chancellor

Some 58 per cent of people think the country is heading in the 'wrong direction', compared to just 18 per cent who believe things are looking up, the research by Ipsos found.

NHS faces 'perfect storm' this winter as doctors warn two-thirds of A&Es are 'unsafe' and call for immediate action to 'avert disaster'

Oct 19, 2026

NHS faces 'perfect storm' this winter as doctors warn two-thirds of A&Es are 'unsafe' and call for immediate action to 'avert disaster'

Dangerous overcrowding, corridor care and unrelenting demand will create a 'perfect storm' - and current government plans 'won't cut it', the Royal College of Emergency Medicine said.

The violent offenders on-the-run from Britain's open prisons: Kidnapper who walked out of jail is still at large a YEAR later - amid warnings public are being put 'at risk'

Oct 19, 2026

The violent offenders on-the-run from Britain's open prisons: Kidnapper who walked out of jail is still at large a YEAR later - amid warnings public are being put 'at risk'

Ola Abimbola, 36, walked out of HMP Ford in Sussex on October 10 last year and remains wanted by police, who have warned the public not to approach him.

Hero barber reveals how he dragged Helen Haines' attacker from LandCruiser, kicked away a flick knife and pinned him to the ground

Oct 19, 2026

Hero barber reveals how he dragged Helen Haines' attacker from LandCruiser, kicked away a flick knife and pinned him to the ground

A hero barber has spoken out.

Top Vietnamese leader highlights new horizon for Vietnam–Denmark cooperation

Oct 19, 2026

Top Vietnamese leader highlights new horizon for Vietnam–Denmark cooperation

Vietnam and Denmark have built deep mutual trust, paving the way for a new horizon of cooperation, Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam stressed while delivering a policy speech at the University of Copenhagen on Oct. 19 afternoon (local time) as part of his state visit to the European country.

Helen Haines' heartfelt message about Australia and the national flag hours before she was deliberately attacked

Oct 19, 2026

Helen Haines' heartfelt message about Australia and the national flag hours before she was deliberately attacked

Federal MP Helen Haines is fighting for life after she was struck several times by a LandCruiser outside her electorate office.

Christian Horner's daughter gave him strength to cope with Red Bull axe: Ex-F1 boss reveals how 11-year-old's 'bravery' after her mother died helped him overcome 'brutal' sacking

Oct 19, 2026

Christian Horner's daughter gave him strength to cope with Red Bull axe: Ex-F1 boss reveals how 11-year-old's 'bravery' after her mother died helped him overcome 'brutal' sacking

The ex-Formula One boss, wed to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, had just lost the job he held for two decades when he attended his daughter Olivia's end-of-year awards ceremony.

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