Three baby elephants are soon to be born in Melbourne – a precious rarity. Next, a new, open-plains life at Werribee. When? That’ll be up to the elephants to decide. | Melissa Fyfe Zoos Victoria theage.com.au/national/the-p…

Once the domain of youthful, fitness-obsessed athletes, ultramarathon events are fast becoming the go-to challenge for the over-40s set, who’ve discovered that along with the agony comes an almost inexplicable ecstasy. | Sarah Berry smh.com.au/lifestyle/heal…

With two films about conductors creating buzz this summer, the role of the person on the podium is very much in the zeitgeist. But what are they actually doing when they wave that little white stick about? Australia’s greatest living conductor, Simone Young, tries to explain.

February 24 marks a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. How are those who fled the conflict and ended up in Australia faring? Four women tell their stories. smh.com.au/national/the-b…

When basketballer Isaac Humphries came out last November, his Melbourne United teammates were supportive. But the gruelling process made it clear to him why so few professional sportsmen have declared themselves gay during their playing careers. By Konrad Marshall

I read this story on a plane yesterday and then unexpectedly met ⁦Isaac Humphries⁩. I couldn’t articulate it at the time, but this masterpiece by ⁦Konrad Marshall⁩ about him is so profoundly powerful. If you’ve ever said “who cares”, read on. smh.com.au/sport/basketba…

A little excitement for a Monday morning, Evalee Ann in the The Sydney Morning Herald #harrystyles #auslot #loveontour #auslotoutfit #hslotoutfit

Feather boas, glue guns and community spirit – what Australian fans are wearing to see Harry Styles. is just as anticipated as the man himself. harry lambert HSHQ smh.com.au/lifestyle/fash…

There are few greater joys in this world than talking to Austin Butler about Elvis ❤️ Here's my interview ahead of the #Oscars #Oscars95 smh.com.au/culture/movies…

His mother’s ceremony, 70 years ago, cost the equivalent of $82 million. But Britain’s new monarch may balance Brand Buckingham with his fondness for frugality. theage.com.au/lifestyle/fash…

Tania met Nadia the day after she landed in Sydney from western Ukraine last year. On Tania’s first day at school, her new friend ensured she’d feel welcome. smh.com.au/lifestyle/life…

‘After Jarome came, I started to talk again’: Sea World crash survivor’s love for Panthers star “I felt like my body was stranded out in space. I wouldn’t talk to anyone. I wasn’t in the mood. The nurses would talk and I wouldn’t talk to them.” READ: smh.com.au/sport/nrl/afte…

The Sydney Morning Herald’s chief investigative reporter, Kate McClymont, has been honoured with the Walkley Award for outstanding contribution to journalism smh.com.au/national/nsw/k…

Sydney, Sydney, Sydney, Sydney… what a whirlwind of endless magical moments with you. I’m so grateful that we got to be the first tour to play Accor Stadium 4 times. I’ll never forget singing with Sabrina, the chaotic acoustic mashups, and the crowds that were louder (singing

Thrilled to see our The Sydney Morning Herald socials team on this list (and especially happy to be nominated for coverage of women's sport)

appreciate the “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” homage for the “i’m just ken” number

“At the end of the show, for the last year and half, since Christine passed away, I would say something about it, and I asked Harry to do this with me and it’s always heavy to ask someone to sing a song with you and you’re singing about your best friend that died so suddenly and

many things can be true at once but the one that keeps coming back is how massive fame at such a young age without the proper regulation and protection has horrific ramifications, both for the person in the spotlight and all the people in their lives standing just outside of it