

Sydney Morning Herald
Organization MediaSydney Morning Herald: Australian newspaper facing criticism and reporting on crime/tragedy in NSW.
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The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) is an Australian newspaper. Recent news highlights its role in Australian media and its coverage of significant events. Paul Keating has publicly criticized the SMH (and the Age, owned by the same group, Nine) for what he deems "irresponsible" reporting, specifically regarding a 'Red Alert' series predicting a potential conflict with China. This criticism underscores the SMH's influence and the scrutiny it faces regarding its editorial choices and potential impact on public opinion. Separately, the SMH is reporting on crime and tragedy in New South Wales, including the mistaken kidnapping and murder of an elderly man and a shooting in a rural town. These reports demonstrate the SMH's ongoing role in informing the public about important local and national events.
Last updated: June 18, 2026
Recent Coverage


Sydney’s ‘unbuildable motorway’ to be completed after two-year delay caused by sinkholes

A uni professor admitted using AI to write an opinion piece. Here’s what it revealed about trust in the technology

Sydney academic used AI to write SMH opinion piece urging students to avoid using tech to ‘cut corners’

A Zara dress, the Jim Reaper and a communist state: how Australia’s media interpreted the budget

Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises

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Ben Roberts-Smith arrested: former Australian soldier to be charged with five war crime murders in Afghanistan

Paul Keating savages Nine on anniversary of ‘irresponsible prediction’ Australia faced looming China war
