The Sydney Morning Herald is Australia's leading daily broadsheet newspaper, offering independent and authoritative news, analysis and commentary on the affairs of Sydney, Australia and the world. The Herald celebrated its 175th birthday in 2006, making it Australia's oldest, and the world's fourth oldest, continuously published daily. The Herald sets the standard for journalist integrity, and combined with its online version - smh.com.au - provides more people with more news than any other Australian news provider.
The Sydney Morning Herald is an integral part of Sydney life, and in addition to the Sydney Opera House, sponsors many other cultural and sporting companies and events, including the Sydney Writers' Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Sydney Theatre Company, Tropfest, Art Gallery of NSW, Powerhouse Museum, Australian Museum, Cricket NSW and NSW Rugby.
The Herald also runs some of Sydney's best events, including NSW Wine Week, The Sydney International Food Festival, The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon and The Sun-Herald City to Surf.