Hawke blames prejudice for dumping
Bob Hawke says tough words he delivered to cabinet colleagues on Aborigines hastened his downfall.
Shorten to PM: 'Bring it on'
Defiant Labor leader accuses Malcolm Turnbull of having a secret agenda.
Incredible victory for Strikers
Head guides Adelaide to an epic five-wicket win after being set 171 by the Sydney Sixers.
IS suspects arrested in Indonesia
Arrests come as the US embassy in Jakarta warns of potential threats at tourist beaches.
School of 20 sharks closes beach
For the second day in a row, a school of sharks has sent swimmers rushing from the water.
New Year's resolutions that stick
Looking to lose weight? Avoid rushing out for an expensive gym membership.
Terror on 'flight from hell'
Passengers screamed as jet's sudden plunge sent people flying out of seats and slamming into walls.
The $7m party of the year
Sydney's New Year celebration begins for first time with proud Welcome to Country ceremony.
Happy New Year Sydney!
Sydney welcomes in 2016 with a spectacular fireworks display across the harbour. (Vision courtesy ABC News)
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Police rule out foul play in death
Police rule out foul play in the death of a 21-year-old man whose lifeless body was found lying in a laneway.
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Perth's accused 'Christmas Grinch' appeared in court with a none-too-subtle message for the media.
World
Security fears dampen NYE in Europe
Soldiers will replace fireworks in some of the world's most famous cities as a subdued Europe rings in 2016.
Federal Politics
Briggs bar incident was 'serious': PM
Malcolm Turnbull contradicts reports career-ending Hong Kong bar incident was little more than a playful misunderstanding.
Turnbull flags sweeping reform
Government will ask Parliament to urgently pass laws ensuring the integrity of unions and the construction industry.
- Royal Commission sparks a Malsplaining torrent
- Politicians who got into trouble on the town
- Kathy Jackson referred to prosecutors
- Abetz calls for Abbott to return to cabinet
- ACTU dismisses royal commission findings
- Turnbull prepared to pursue union shake-up
- Commissioner Dyson Heydon: A man for all reasons
Comment
The rational approach to resolutions
When pondering life's great decisions, including what New Years resolutions to make, I like to ask myself: what would homo-economicus do?
Year of sequels doesn't bear repeating
It's the year we reached Peak Sequel. And it's not just not limited to our screens.
Business
Pascoe's crystal ball readings for 2016
Michael Pascoe's tongue-in-cheek Almanac for 2016.
Borrowers keen for more margin loans
Once an easy way to beef up returns, the popularity of margin loans has dived since the GFC.
Office markets see $35b in sales in 2015
Investors from all parts of the globe pumped more than $35 billion into the country's office markets.
Wrinkle in bankruptcy law reform
Reforms to make it easier for people to get out of bankruptcy may not help victims of collapse.
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How the world's richest got poorer
The richest people on Earth became a bit poorer this year.
Internet losing the lipstick battle
The 'rise of the selfie' generation is helping bricks and mortar retailers finally win a losing battle.
- World Is life really harder in Australia?
- Laws Reach Rule laws to be locked down
- Markets ASX ends the year in the red
- Retail Mecca Cosmetica accelerates expansion
- NYE Who's cashing in on your New Year's
- Workplace Thanks for quitting, here's $10,000
- Michael Pascoe Coming up after the break
- Currency Why do we still have 5¢ pieces?
- Resources Iron ore could fall into $US20 range
- Courts Origin denies claims of oil, gas leaks
- Multinationals Apple to pay Italy $477m in back taxes
- Energy Oil falls towards 11 year low
Money
How to start investing in shares
If you haven't yet taken the plunge in share investment, maybe 2016 will be the year you start (or restart) your investing journey.
2016: buckle up and hang on
Preparation is better than prediction when it comes to investment: here's how to prepare for 2016.
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Fifteen gadgets to help you get fitter
Measure performance and improve your form with these cutting-edge devices.
Small Business
Business can boom on New Year's
For the small business behind Sydney's fireworks, New Year's Eve is one of the busiest times of year.
Seven ways to kill staff motivation
Avoid these common traps if you want your team to remain engaged and productive.
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Five thoughts after hosting a NYE party
Did you host a party for New Year's? Get ready for lots of cigarette butts and missing furniture.
Tree houses around the world
If you're making a tree change, it may as well be to a magical forest.
Pools reaching new depth of desire
Improved technology and shrinking backyards have inspired designers to be more creative.
Celebrity homes
Tom Cruise to sell his UK mansion
There's no place like home
21 reasons to stay home on NYE
Outdoor renovation tips
What to know about renovating outdoor spaces
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Rare look inside death row
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Melbourne man wins Nat Geo prize
James Smart only picked up a camera five years ago but has won National Geographic's top photo award for 2015.
Dave Grohl's Lemmy tattoo tribute
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has paid the ultimate tribute to mentor Motorhead singer Lemmy.
Hidden secrets of The Force Awakens
SPOILER ALERT: Cameos, clues and other treats abound in the season's biggest blockbuster.
Slash, Axl feud over
Guns N' Roses set to tour after 23 years break
Seinfeld fans rejoice
A George Costanza themed bar is here
Copyright lawsuit
Big Bang sued for stealing 'Soft Kitty'
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Lifestyle
2015's best and worst dressed
From the great, the garish, here are standout red carpet fashion moments of the year.
2015 celebrity splits and engagements
It was a year of love lost, but also a few sparkly ring fingers.
This ought to be your NYE resolution
Very few resolutions are successful. This one will be. Here's why.
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Glee star released on $US20,000 bail
A good life
The true price of happiness: three important lessons
Drunk and disappointed
Jennifer Lawrence hates NYE too
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New year health challenge
Easy ways to kick start a healthy New Year with this 31-day health challenge.
Must-try fitness trend of the year
6 reasons you should try aerial fitness.
New year fitness challenge
Jump start your New Year's resolution with a fitness challenge.
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How to make a whisky highball
VIDEO: Cocktails don't get easier or more refreshing than a highball.
Pick the best bubbly for NYE
It's party season and the champagne corks are popping. Here's our list of best French and Aussie fizz.
Midnight snack! Best party food
The New Year countdown is on; get ready to eat, drink and be merry with these recipes.
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Why I absolutely dread New Year's Eve
Forget When Harry Met Sally, in Clem Bastow's book NYE is "a tear-stained holiday ".
14 white actors in non-white roles
Hollywood whitewashing is not a relic of the 20th Century. It's still happening today!
Images celebrating strong female bodies
Elite athletes speak out about body-shaming and their own experiences.
Year's best reading
Daily Life's top 20 stories of 2015
Transformations
23 times celebs looked nothing like themselves
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The greatest ever androgynous style icons
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Offensive or just too touchy?
US clothing store Old Navy has removed a toddler shirt from its shelves after public outcry.
Fake NYE countdown for kids
Netflix are helping parents trick their kids into celebrating New Year's Eve early.
In defence of the ferocious fours
Four! Where have you been the last few years while I was sleep-deprived and knee deep in nappies? I'm so glad you're here now though.
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World's best places to be for New Year's
Some places do a New Year's Eve party better than anyone else.
Daredevil family's viral drone video
New Zealand man's drone video of famous rockslide is a hit online.
Our favourite destination for 2015
The destination Australians were most interested in for 2015 is not where you might expect.
Bucket list
Ten amazing World Heritage sites
Family
Top five tips for surviving NYE in a foreign city
Travel Tips
Absurd ways to avoid luggage fees
Technology
Disney creates wall-climbing drone car
Finally, a remote control car that uses propellers to cling to sheer walls as it zooms around.
2015's most overhyped science stories
It was an amazing year for science, but also for some amazingly exaggerated science.
Top five summer holiday apps
From bushfires to beaches and barbeques, these apps will help you have a stress-free holiday.
- Social Wrong midnight: when New Year comes early
- Phones Apple faces $5 million class action
- Facebook Inside India's Facebook backlash
- Tech 2015: Six world-changing developments
- Games Which game console should you buy?
- Tech The AI anxiety: a race we must win
- Wearables Google Glass Enterprise Edition spotted
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Good mental health is best for business
The pressures of building a start-up frequently lead to burning out and depression, but help is at hand.
Hyatt Hotels attacked with malware
Merchants warned of new strain of payment-card-stealing malware which evades almost all security software.
Java makers ordered to help clean up
Company behind notoriously insecure software on 850 million PCs accused of misleading consumers.
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The hot topics of 2015
We take a look back at some of the topics closest to your hearts.
Hits and misses of 2015
We look back on the best and worst cars we put to the test this year.
Sport
Arnold mystified by Simon suspension
Furious Sydney FC coach says elbowing should never have been referred to the match review panel.
The Swans' best wins
From the Lake Oval to the Harbour City, there's been a bit of water under the bridge for the Swans over the past 45 years.
Hayne set to play in 49ers' season finale
Jarryd Hayne has made progress at learning how to play running back in the NFL, but still lacks some of the instincts, 49ers coach Jim Tomsula said.
Cricket
Head starts the fireworks early
An incredible display of power hitting by Travis Head guided the Strikers to an incredible five-wicket victory over the Sydney Sixers.
The radical proposal: KP for Zimbabwe
The Australian Cricketers' Association president has proposed a player transfer system aimed at enriching Test cricket.
The Test team of 2015
Chloe Saltau's 12-person Test team of the year has at least one big surprise.
