Julie Bishop's airport check was 'not random'
The Foreign Minister was on her way to New York from Melbourne when she was ...
Six arrested for $15.8m childcare fraud scheme in Melbourne
Police seize $1.1m in assets, including two properties, bank accounts and two ...
City set for scorching Saturday night
Authorities warning of severe fire danger this weekend with record-breaking ...
Blond kid turned Saudi star
Say the name Joshua Van Alstine in Saudi Arabia and you'll likely receive a ...
'Pharma bro' arrested by the FBI
Shkreli was already one of the world's most hated men for raising life-saving ...
The household names not paying tax
Four in 10 companies didn't pay tax, leading to calls for PM to act on 'top end ...
Soundwave music festival cancelled
Australia's biggest rock festival is finished after the headline act pulls out.
Was this doctor playing God?
His patients revered him. But now some are asking whether all his patients were ...
How the new ABC boss failed Rupert Murdoch
The incoming ABC managing director oversaw one of News Corp's biggest media ...
Australians are getting older and flocking to Victoria
The country's population is getting older as birth rate slows.
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Fanning wins despite family tragedy
An extremely emotional Mick Fanning breaks down after his superheat victory at Pipeline following the news of his older brother's death overnight.
Victoria
'Femme fatale' gets 25 years jail
Former stripper warned her former lover she was more than just sex on legs before she had him murdered.
Melbourne, meet the Buttis: our first Syrian refugees
Victoria welcomes the first refugees to arrive as part of the 12,000 people fleeing conflict in Syria and Iraq to be resettled in Australia.
Woman's unprecedented payout over harassment
Victorian woman receives unprecedented financial settlements for shocking abuse at a major building company.
Ex-AFL chief's company slammed
Former AFL chief Andrew Demetriou's vocational education company Acquire Learning has been accused of unconscionable conduct, making false or misleading representations and breaching consumer law after selling government-funded courses to tens of thousands of job-seekers.
National
Man sucked out desal plant window
Winds of up to 213km/h have plucked the roof off the largest building at Sydney's dormant desalination plant.
Federal Politics
Call to target big end of town on tax
Government urged to shift focus to the 'top end of town' to combat the worsening deficit ...
Lib split over ASIO chief 'intervention'
Conservative Liberals are angry ASIO boss Duncan Lewis has asked some MPs to temper their ...
Comment Another problem on PM's tax reform table
If the Prime Minister wants an honest debate about tax reform, he now has an even more ...
No anti-Coalition bias: Q&A review
An ABC commissioned review into its Q&A program finds claims it maintains a left wing ...
Australians wait years as adoption rates slump
Adoption rates in Australia have hit a record low and prospective parents are waiting ...
ASIO 'was right' to school Liberal MPs
Julie Bishop has defended the ASIO chief after reports he urged MPs to tone down their ...
Business
More than a few bad apples at CBA
After wading through 68 pages of a jargoned review into CBA's financial planning business, two things stand out.
Fox Sports wins football trifecta
Australian Rugby Union's $285 million deal is third football code to secure TV rights in 2015.
Hungry Jack's penalty rate stand-off
Hungry Jack's founder says consumers will pay more for fast food if penalty rates stay put.
Nine's secret cricket deal with SBS
Nine raises the stakes in battle with WIN by threatening to broadcast cricket on SBS.
Cowin's recipe for success
It was 50 people outside a Chinese takeaway in 1968 that convinced a young Jack Cowin there was money in fast food.
Job of keeping things honest
James 'Mariah Carey' Packer is attempting an inversion of his public and private lives.
Executive Style
The other side of UFC's newest champ
Conor McGregor is idolised in Ireland as much for style as fistwork.
Here's cheers to fancy Christmas beers
Local brewers embrace the tradition of creating special festive beer.
Money
Surviving the Christmas crunch
If you're a business owner, cash flow can be tricky between December and March..
Small Business
Is your debt killing you?
The easing of bankruptcy laws by the government is a wise initiative but the impact of debt can still be crippling.
Braving the Shark Tank of Chinese TV
Two Australian entrepreneurs are spruiking their startups on Chinese reality TV show, The Next Unicorn.
Calling generation entrepreneur
Action, not statements, will find and nurture a talent pool of venture creators
Property
Apartment glut trims rent growth
More empty apartments may be challenging for landlords, but it is good news for tenants faced with more choice.
Melbourne: more liveable than Sydney?
Sydney versus Melbourne. It's the age-old debate that divides the nation.
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Cyclist is hit by train and survives
RAW: A cyclist is caught on Polish Railway surveillance cameras as he circumvents a lowered barrier at a railway crossing and is hit by an approaching high-speed train. (WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES)
Entertainment
Soundwave music festival cancelled
Australia's biggest rock festival has been called off with poor ticket sales blamed.
Natalie Portman as Jackie Kennedy
Natalie Portman channels Jackie Kennedy to striking effect in a first-look image from a biopic being filmed in Paris.
Arts
The Good Dinosaur review: Pixar finally makes a film for children
Neither the best nor the worst of Pixar products, The Good Dinosaur at least registers as ...
White Night monkey business and big top to turn city into surreal wonderland
White Night artistic director Andrew Walsh has announced a series of special commissions ...
Is Lupita Nyong'o's new Star Wars character Maz Kanata the next Yoda?
Lupita Nyong'o introduces a new Yoda-like character that continues the tradition of women ...
Lifestyle
Glenn Wheeler leaves hospital
The radio personality has walked out of hospital almost a year after he was critically injured in a car accident.
Neighbours star ordered to front police
After snatching her son from her partner the actor has so far declined to be interviewed by Malay police
Lessons from 2500 matches on Tinder
As an experiment, I swiped right on everyone - and this is what went down.
Jesinta Campbell's imaginary Christmas list
From your fitness lover to those who like to look fashionably fit, there's a gift here for you.
How Serena helped Sheryl Sandberg
The Facebook COO said it felt like the tennis star was "carrying" her.
Amy Schumer opens up about father's MS
The Trainwreck star and comedian's father has been battling the disease for 22 years.
Good Food
Life is like a bento box
Every day is a different Japanese lunch set at this hidden Melbourne gem.
Add a little luxe to your Christmas list
Check out these glitzy gift ideas from teapots to bar trolleys.
Christmas food to-do list
Get set for a stress-free festive feast with our handy countdown. How many tasks can you check off?
Daily Life
'Why violence against us is invisible'
Violence perpetrated against sex workers falls in a grey space, not just legally but in people's conscience.
23 times actors were unrecognisable
That was who? Check out these actors who rendered themselves unrecognisable for the sake of a film role/
Parenting
Christmas with anxiety or depression
If you're struggling through depression or anxiety, here are a few tips that might make ...
Did this family photo go too far?
A photographer has "been called every name in the book" after she posted a ...
Kids' hilarious homework answers
These kids definitely deserve points for trying, even if they are technically ...
Travel
Passenger's brilliant lost luggage idea
This plane passenger has come up with a brilliant plan to never lose his luggage again.
The most perfect stretch of white sand
For those who need to unplug entirely, but still want a hot shower and a gourmet meal, this is the place to go.
The high-rise hotel oozing sex appeal
With skyline views like this, you'd forget you're in one of the world's most crowded cities.
Dumped recently? The best place to seek revenge
They say revenge is a dish best served cold. Here's a worldwide take on that dish, preserved for our entertainment.
New class for the worst plane seats
Airlines have introduced a new flight category for the worst planes seats, known as "last class".
The worst ever day of my travelling life
THE BACKPACKER: A bad travel day is ten times worse than a bad normal day.
Technology
Don't let scammers ruin your Christmas
Type of scam that has already seen $80,000 stolen in 2015 ramps up significantly ahead of holidays.
Why 'hoverboards' are catching on fire
Some brands of the popular self-balancing gadget are prone to sudden and explosive battery failure. Here's why.
Ten great tech gifts this Christmas
If you're tech-head, you could do a lot worse than finding one of these under the tree.
ASUS Zen and the art of Google Now
Bringing the power of Now to both Android and Apple phones, the Asus ZenWatch 2 has a lot to love about it.
Choice puts tech retailers on naughty list
Turns out almost half of Aussie electronics retailers are guilty of having staff with no idea of what rights consumers have.
Alternative to palm oil close
Engineers and scientists are working to produce the first yeast-based alternative to palm oil on an industrial scale.
IT pro
Centrelink's web meltdown
Welfare clients around Australia are furious over missing payments.
Twitter warns of 'state-sponsored' hack
For the first time Twitter has issued a warning to certain users that their accounts may ...
Mixing sport and big data
Coaches may be more in favour of technology than athletes, top-level officials say.
Drive
Alfa Romeo Brera used car review
Italian brand's coupe was a looker but wasn't always reliable.
Mercedes reveals "new" SLC roadster
SLK replacing two seater line-up headed by 270kW SLC43 AMG
Drive's top 10 craziest videos of 2015
A look back at the year's craziest, funniest and coolest news videos.
2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 video review
Less is more for thrilling rear-wheel-drive supercar contender.
Best performance car under $60,000 2015 Drive Car of the Year
Three pocket rockets take on the last Aussie muscle car.
Sport
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Thunder record first win over Sixers
Former Australian Test players Michael Hussey and Shane Watson guide Sydney Thunder to a 36-run win over the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League season opener.
Death of brother rocks Fanning
Mick Fanning has been struck by another family tragedy.
City need to win to prove themselves
Melbourne City have to win this weekend's derby with Melbourne Victory if they want to silence the critics and prove teir championship credentials.
Bolton's criteria for success at Carlton
"Reset" is the operative word at Carlton and no one under-estimates challenge.
Cricket
Khawaja faces birthday fitness test
Usman Khawaja could learn his Boxing Day fate as early as Friday when he undergoes a fitness test.
KP to fly back to England for birth
Melbourne Stars batsman will soon be back at the airport to make a dash home for the birth of his second child.
Thunder break drought over Sixers
Skipper Michael Hussey leads team to 36-run win over derby rivals.
Comment
Deniers reject authority and facts
Many people who choose to ignore accepted scientific conclusions are making emotional rather than rational decisions.
I hate my long ethnic surname
In this day and age, why should someone be embarrassed about their name?
Turnbull will resist poll temptation
An early election would carry the risk of being perceived by voters as opportunistic and a breach of faith.
Paris deal: A new diplomatic era?
Anti-vaccination ignorance, fantasy