'Australia's version of Cecil the lion'
Multimillionaire has defended his actions after backlash from photos of his ...
Former Neighbours star in custody
Australian actress' daring bid to snatch back her son from former partner has ...
Have we reached 'peak iPhone'?
Analysis: Almost $223b has been wiped from Apple's value in months. Are the ...
'Anyone want free money?'
Things go from bad to worse for 'Pharma Bro' drug boss Martin Shkreli.
'We're going to her room to make out'
A Newcastle man has lost his job over forbidden love - and gained a wife.
Confusion over how attacker got in
Calum Fentie looked 'messed' when he was rejected from party. When host saw him ...
Mehajer to pay for ostentatious sign
Battle royale over neon signage fit for a property king heats up.
Blatter to fight FIFA ban
FIFA supremos Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini given eight year bans.
New ABC boss won't rule out big changes
The new ABC boss has left the door open to changes that could hit viewers' hip ...
Opal 'loophole' to be closed
Sydneysiders were quick to take up the money-saving tip.
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Heavy penalties set for NSW cyclists
Road Minister Duncan Gay introduces new rules and penalties targeting cyclists and drivers.
New South Wales
Cyclists forced to carry photo ID
Fines for infringements to skyrocket 350 per cent in NSW.
Social media not enough to sway juries
A court has delivered a strong defence of the ability of juries to reach impartial verdicts.
'Bad luck if you have to live with it'
Residents on the NSW south coast have expressed alarm at "metres high" piles of logs, leaves and branches left on forest floors after logging, as the bushfire season approaches.
Christmas shoppers evacuated
Hundreds evacuated as smoke started billowing from a lift motor room.
Federal Politics
'Reduce Sunday penalty rates'
Productivity Commission recommends lowering Sunday penalty rates for tourism and ...
Best political cartoons of 2015
Choppergate, knighthoods and leadership spills. Here are 2015's best political cartoons, ...
Tricky politics of Sunday penalty rates
Generally speaking, the loudest advocates of scrapping Sunday penalty rates don't get ...
Seven day economy is a myth, says ACTU
Former workplace relations minister Eric Abetz says the Fair Work Commission cannot ...
Politics 2015: End of year mega quiz
Another year, another prime minister ousted. 2015 was chock-full of political action. ...
Farmers winners in new trade pact
An historic breakthrough in trade negotiations will boos the competitiveness of ...
Business
AMA, insurers dig in for private health
The doctors' lobby has warned the government not to allow health funds to price insurance based on factors such as age and lifestyle.
CHAMP buys major stake in Macpac
Private equity firm buy control of retailer from Kathmandu founders Jan Cameron, Bernie Wicht.
Australia third in line for higher rates
The US Fed raised rates for the first time in a decade, and Australia may be less than a year behind it.
BIG W sale still on the cards: investors
Shareholders reckon appointment of Sally Macdonald is a sign that a sale is on the cards.
Packer clears path for privatisation
The timing of James Packer's board withdrawal suggests there is increasing momentum on a buyout deal forming.
Australia's new powerhouse
As the iron ore dries up in Broken Hill, the outback town is seizing a resource in much more abundance.
Executive Style
Ten Aussie men who mattered in 2015
Their strength and humanity shone through in a challenging year.
Are the world's priciest meals worth it?
Can an entree serving of prawns really be worth $240? Apparently so.
Money
More Aussies turning to fast cash
Are consumerism influencers like Kim Kardashian to blame for the rise in short-term lending right before Christmas?
Small Business
Bracing for the stamp price hike
Small businesses are scrambling to find ways to avoid the Australia Post price hike to be implemented at New Year.
Traps to avoid when buying
It's a case of buyer beware when you purchase a business with a complicated business structure.
What happens when the trend is over?
Cupcakes reached their peak when Sex and the City was screening but some businesses thrive when the fad has finished.
Property
Why I love living in Frenchs Forest
It's a wannabe northern beaches but it's emerging as a hotspot in its own right.
Sydney market finishes year on the up
The market has finished the year on a positive note following a roller-coaster ride.
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Berlin church holds Star Wars-themed service
A Berlin church uses the power of the force to host a Star Wars-themed service to tie in with the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Entertainment
Star Wars annihilates box office records
The new Star Wars film has blown away the opposition, and the records.
Eventopia to offer Soundwave refunds
Soundwave ticketholders will now be able to request a refund from Eventopia.
Arts
Belvoir's Ivanov leads the pack at Sydney Theatre Awards nominations
The Sydney Theatre Award nominees for 2015 have just been announced, with Belvoir's ...
Why film and television productions are looking to western Sydney
"Bankstown is such an incredibly diverse and eclectic and electric kind of place," says ...
Comparing notes: How Sydney's live music venues rate now Ent Cent is gone
The Entertainment Centre was once the prestige music venue in the city but with its doors ...
Lifestyle
Miss Colombia 'so happy' after blunder
Miss Colombia 'happy' despite being stripped of the $400,000 crown.
2015's most Googled beauty questions
The top result came from those of us who wanted to emulate a certain celebrity's look.
Miss Universe's shock Murdoch moment
Miss Colombia accidentally crowned the incorrect winner of the Miss Universe pageant.
This will make your barbecue healthier
So you've bought the steaks, the drinks are chilling but have you forgotten this?
The best activewear to buy this Christmas
From your fitness lover to those who like to look fashionably fit, there's a gift here for you.
Kerr fires back over nude cover ban
Model's manager questions motives behind supermarket's censorship.
Good Food
Recipes for a gluten-free Christmas
Gluten intolerant? Carb-phobic? You don't have to miss out at Christmas with our special festive recipe collection.
Weekly meal planner: Summer hits
Take it easy this week with some simple and light meal ideas.
What we cooked in 2015
Pork belly and Nutella - not together! What tempted our taste buds in 2015?
Daily Life
Important LGBTI 'coming outs' of 2015
It is amazing that, in certain spheres, there are still coming out 'firsts' in 2015.
When your fave celebs get into fashion
Just when we were feeling the collaboration fatigue, 2015 went and delivered some particularly fashion-forward, boundary-pushing ones.
Parenting
An open letter to the son I lost
It's impossible to say how much we miss you, our son, our brother.
Girl tells parents how she really feels
A 10-year-old's angry letter made her parents feel awful, until the second page slid ...
Christmas movies all 90s kids watched
Everyone has their go to Christmas movies they look forward to watching every year and ...
Traveller
Most bizarre requests from hotel guests
'Can you turn on the Northern Lights?' Hotel staff can only do so much to accommodate your needs.
Skype shock: "Thought he was on a bus'
It appeared like a normal Skype call between parents and their travelling son, except for one thing...
Top 22 record-breaking attractions
For travellers with an urge to visit the world-beaters, this is your new bucket list.
On this flight, it's possible to snooze all the way
It's a short and friendly flight to one of the happiest places on earth, but it could be a bit dull of you don't BYOD.
Where did Jennifer Aniston go on her honeymoon?
Test your travel knowledge with our monster end of year quiz.
The world's 10 most amazing places to swim
From floating underground to splashing around at the top of a precipice, are you ready to take on these dips with a difference?
Technology
How Xperia Z5 Premium stacks up
First ever 4K smartphone more than measures up to its competitors in the 5.5-inch phablet category.
The most popular tech stories of 2015
The Ashley Madison 'data dump' and controversial anti-piracy laws just some of our most-read articles of the year.
Tablet games not so bad for kids after all
It is the modern parent's dilemma: to give in to the allure of the iPad, or endure the screams of a bored child.
Video game gift guide: 10 safe bets
Buying games can be daunting for those not in the know, but we've got your back.
Should you buy a dash cam?
If a picture is worth a thousand words, video of the unbelievably stupid things you see on the road is priceless. But can dash cams actually help you out in a sticky situation?
IT Pro
New COO in Apple executive shuffle
Long serving executive who oversaw Apple Watch, social responsibility initiatives has ...
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 ...
Drive
Australia's cheapest car reviewed
New car offers a good quality alternative to second-hand options
Which is the best mid-size luxury SUV?
Mercedes' long-awaited GLC takes on its rivals.
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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FIFA bans Sepp Blatter for eight years
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and head of UEFA Michel Platini have both been banned from all football-related activities for eight years.
Sky Blues running out of time: Brosque
"We really need to get our season going now," says Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque.
Football clubs could own netball teams
Netball Australia chief executive Kate Palmer says she would welcome a football club starting one of the three new ANZ Championship teams.
Blatter vows to fight eight-year ban
Sepp Blatter says he will appeal against his eight-year ban from football to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Cricket
England playing catch-up with BBL
The old enemy may hold the Ashes but they were beaten to the punch when it came to establishing a franchise-based Twenty20 league.
'Deported' Jones admits visa error
When the former Test batsman turned up at Islamabad airport at the weekend he didn't count on his arrival becoming an international incident.
WBBL hits A-League out of the park
The TV figures from the new tournament are being hailed as a landmark moment for women's sport.
Comment
Speak softly, and carry a fluffy koala
As Joe Hockey packs his bags for Washington, some of our cuddlier ambassadors are coming home.
Fixing the budget is still the main game
As 2015 comes to an end, the political challenges remain as difficult as ever.
Why I'll never watch a Star Wars movie
If the Star Wars franchise is the cultural high point it is made out to be, what does that say about humanity?
Plebiscite would set a precedent
An Indigenous achievement to toast