Shocking epidemic reveals new crisis
Exclusive: Picture of horror emerges from Department of Immigration and ...
'There is no excuse': MP interrogated at airport
Greens MP asked by US authorities how she "got" her Australian ...
'All will be revealed' on ANZ
He claimed the bank had a "toxic" culture of sex and drugs. The embarrassing ...
Forced to beg for basic right
Inquiry lifts the lid on injustice mum Melissa Parker knows all too well.
Mansion snapped up for $36 million
It is best known as the eastern suburbs rental of choice for Leonardo DiCaprio.
'I seriously don't get this'
Comment: There is one topic that I rarely talk about. But now I must.
Balcony bashing caught on camera
A student has been banned from having pets after neighbour captured horror ...
Unearthing truth behind grisly end
It's the picturesque Sydney site responsible for solving some of the city's ...
Fares plunge in fight to fill seats
Airfares to one popular holiday destination have fallen by 40 per cent.
Six hospitalised after drug trial goes wrong
Six people are in a serious condition after taking part in a medical trial for ...
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Donald Trump's 'Freedom girls'
As Donald Trump surges in the polls, his 'Freedom Girls' gave a song and dance tribute.
New South Wales
Cracks in new $8b rail line
Vast concrete spans erected for new Sydney rail line may need to be pulled down.
Sydney fight club's web of crime
A celebrity boxer is among those snared by the underground club.
Pain fed 'reprehensible' romance
She visited her doctor for help. She ended up with a much bigger problem.
'Bullying and exclusion are the norm'
A Federal senate inquiry has described "disgraceful" treatment of children with a disability at school.
Federal Politics
Charity staff expulsion 'not justified'
Former immigration minister Scott Morrison's department was "not justified" when it ...
AAA credit rating 'would have to go'
A further downturn in China would leave Australia at risk, one of Australia's leading ...
Turnbull cuts 'mean and stupid'
The Coalition government has been accused of "going back to its old ways" on negotiations ...
Labor to benefit from AEC changes
Labor has gained three notional seats and lost one in NSW, as part of the Australian ...
Indonesian attacks were expected: Bishop
The government has said the deadly attacks in Jakarta had been expected and that concern ...
Clements saga: Shorten orders report on NSW ALP
NSW Labor general secretary Jamie Clements is under pressure to resign after Opposition ...
Business
Worse than the average bear market
Ripples from the price of oil's extended slump are threatening to spread and slow global growth even further.
What does Turnbull really believe in?
The budget will require the prime minister to articulate his plan.
Anchorage man: Abboud unplugged
Nick Abboud's departure from Dick Smith ends a tumultuous chapter for the retailer.
The last hurrah for broker benders
Like the way of the corner office, the party boys of finance are becoming outdated.
Hoodlum's journey to Hollywood
A US network series commission is a life-changing moment for any producer, as Tracey Robertson found out.
The $100 billion case of deja vu
Fund managers are scratching their heads about a $100 billion plunge on what seems to be a repeat of August.
Executive Style
The sign of a genuinely rare spirit
While some top shelf spirits claim to be 'extremely rare', plenty of them aren't.
12 tennis players with smashing style
The stars who look just as sharp off court as they do in their active wear.
Money
Calculators fool super fund members
Some of the retirement calculators on the websites of the largest super funds are misleading fund members.
Small Business
Is your business toast?
Disasters like bushfires, floods and hail storms can all destroy an unprepared business.
In praise of boredom
We live in a world petrified of boredom but maybe a little ennui is not such a bad thing.
Your boss can read your WhatsApp
Australian employers are already within their rights to read employees' instant messages.
Property
Investor loans up: first time in months
The sharp fall in investor activity may be steadying after the value of loans increased over November.
The hidden costs of moving home
Life pro tip: It always ending up costing more than you think.
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NSW storm: Power cut from thousands of homes
The State Emergency Service was inundated with calls overnight as a powerful storm ripped through a large swath of the state's coast.
Entertainment
Bowie family plans private ceremony
Family issues statement thanking fans for 'love and support' but appeals again for privacy 'at this most sensitive of times'.
Outrage over Oscar nominations
For the second year in a row, the Academy Awards acting nominees are all white, sparking criticism again over the lack of diversity.
Arts
Hailu Mergia review: A river of sound that never quite breaks its banks
Enigmatic melodies ride on loping grooves from Mike Majkowski and the Necks' Tony Buck
Last Cab to Darwin's Reg Cribb on why stage plays make it on the big screen
These are good times for Australian film, says screenwriter Reg Cribb. Good times, ...
What are you doing this weeked? Here's 20 things to see and do in Sydney
From an opera based on a children's book, to music with Dreamland, Holy Holy and the ...
Lifestyle
'All the haters stay tuned'
Sam Wood's fiancee Snezana defiant amid claims she 'sexualised' daughter, 10.
Hemsworth new face of Australia
The Thor actor has been announced as Tourism Australia's new global ambassador.
Vitamins: are they a waste of money?
You might want to pause before you pick up your next batch of vitamins.
Khloe felt 'betrayed' by Caitlyn
The middle Kardashian-Jenner sister has opened up in a tell-all interview.
Morning rituals to make you happier
Five scientifically-proven rituals to set a better productivity and mood tone for the day.
What celebrities wore on the red carpet
Awards season has begun. See where the stars were spotted this week.
Good Food
Top 10 new craft beers
The Australian craft beer scene has more enticing brews on offer than ever before.
Lord of the Fries opens in Sydney's west
It's the fries and burger chain that gives beef patties the flick.
Australia's best breakfasts
We have scoured the state capitals to find the finest first meals in Australia. And the winners are...
Daily Life
Why this isn't just a 'harmless' lamb ad
No holiday can be a cause for unbridled celebration when it hinges on erasing a violent past.
Was it rape if a victim didn't fight back?
Why this is a question no one should need to be asking.
Parenting
Surprising cause of teen's stomach pain
It's everyone's nightmare, but it became a reality for one Indian teenager.
Things only 90s kids understand
Did you grow up in the 90s? Here are 50 classic memories from your childhood that will ...
Girl, 9, has iPhone-shaped scar for life
A mother has issued a Facebook warning urging other parents to be aware of the danger ...
Traveller
The secrets of Sydney's newest park
The headlines are all about the casino, the offices and the foreshore. But there's more to Barangaroo than that.
Australia's newest cruise line arrives
Australia's newest cruise line has arrived for its first season Down Under.
The world's 20 greatest national parks
There are more than 3000 in the world. Here are the 20 you need to see in your lifetime.
We're not perfect, Tracey: Jetstar CEO responds
Letters We make no claims to be perfect, writes Jetstar CEO in response to Tracey Spicer column.
How to get an exit row seat on a plane
What's the key to securing the extra legroom of an emergency exit row seat?
Sydney's ultimate summer playground
Sydney's most iconic landmark and Australia's most geo-tagged location can add a new title to its name – Sydney's ultimate summer destination.
Technology
A video game that will make you cry
Games were the perfect medium for the Green family to describe the experience of living with their terminally ill child.
Facebook raises questions on Jakarta
Safety Check feature not deployed after apparent terror attack struck one of Facebook's largest markets.
Netflix won't stop us viewing US library
Geo-blocking crackdown is doomed to fail, assuming Netflix even expects it to succeed.
Online drug markets getting serious
Australian researchers find that as dark web drug trade grows it's becoming more and more like street crime.
Steam Link: convenient, cheap, and flawed
Gadget that streams your PC games to a TV is a perfect compliment to your current gaming setup — only if your current setup is already pretty much perfect.
Child food allergy breakthrough
These babies more likely to develop food allergies by the time they turn one, researchers say.
IT Pro
Google forms virtual reality division
Move comes in the face of growing competition from Facebook and its subsidiary Oculus VR.
Centrelink wrongly hits 70,000 families
Computer glitch blamed as welfare agency hits tens of thousands with bills for money that ...
Anonymous hacks Thai police websites
The words 'Failed Law', 'We Want Justice', and '#BoycottThailand' displayed to protest ...
Drive
Opel to build Holden's new sports car?
Holden's European sibling is set to reveal new GT sportscar at Geneva motor show.
Ford Everest v Toyota Fortuner
Two big new four-wheel drives go head to head to see which one reigns supreme.
Max Verstappen takes Red Bull F1 car skiing
First it was a motorbike surfing and now a Formula One car has hit the ski slopes.
Mercedes-Benz GLC v BMW X3 v Range Rover Evoque v Lexus NX video comparison
Mercedes-Benz's long-awaited GLC takes on its rivals from BMW, Range Rover and Lexus.
Audi RS3 Sportback v Mercedes-AMG A45
We pit the German luxury giant's ultimate compact performance cars against each other.
Sport
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Bailey leads Aussies to record chase
Australia pull off a record Gabba run chase, sealing a seven-wicket win in the second one-day international.
Sick Tomic criticised for withdrawal
A "sick" Bernard Tomic has copped a barrage of criticism for withdrawing from the Sydney International.
No respect for women, common sense
Here at TFF, as regular readers will appreciate, we don't often discuss vaginas, but this year, to our amazement, we had to.
The Sydney derby is not a normal game
Playing in derbies in Europe, you're exposed to some of the most competitive conditions in the world. And it's no different in this one.
Cricket
Cricket in grip of new fixing scandal
As one chapter closes, another sordid and explosive tale of spot-fixing is about to open in South Africa.
More DRS drama in Brisbane
The Indian opener looked gone but with no DRS, Australia had to swallow a puzzling decision in the second ODI.
Australia complete record chase
Australia chased down 308 to go two-up in the series.
Comment
Trump may be Clinton's secret beast
Political rival Hillary Clinton could in fact be Donald Trump's creation: Ms Universe, all grown up.
Baird's challenge: become Mr Nasty
The Premier's great strength is also his greatest weakness.
Ageing residents deserve compassion
Research suggests that when older people are moved against their will the consequences can be fatal.
The question you must ask your doctor
When Malcolm meets Barack