IMF delivers ominous warning for 2016
Surprise move will wipe away billions in potential global GDP, leaving Turnbull ...
Woman coerced into sex felt like 'performing donkey', inquiry told
Senate hears shocking examples of 'revenge porn', as it examines changing laws.
ATARs 'very often meaningless'
Vice-chancellor says students with lower ATARs can exceed performance of higher ...
Australian Open shock: Nadal crashes in first round
The former world No.1 Rafael Nadal lost a five-set thriller to unseeded ...
Wave of abuse claims hits Defence
Exclusive: Over 100 compensation claims lodged for sexual and physical ...
Mamak restaurateurs in court
They have queues down the street, but stand accused of underpaying staff by ...
'Everyone thought I was mad'
Katy Colins' fiance called off the wedding. But something better was just ...
The most shortlived shop in history?
Days after Masters outlet in Penrith opened with fanfare, the entire chain was ...
Bold plan to transform Anzac Bridge
Multinational company linked to WestConnex motorway project has a 'great idea' ...
RBA '100% sure to cut rates'
China's woes and low oil prices prompt markets to pinpoint when rates will fall.
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Spectator saved in Tomic match
Players watch on as the crowd intervenes to save a woman suffering from a fit. Eventually an Epipen is found before paramedics arrive.
New South Wales
Five charged over 'pregnant teen attack'
Five young people charged after alleged home invasion where a pregnant teenager was kicked in stomach.
Boy witnessed fatal shooting
A 12-year-old boy watched the fatal shooting at Quakers Hill Police station in Sydney's north-west, police say.
Taxi jumps on footpath in CBD
A taxi and a car have crashed, causing traffic delays on Sussex and Druitt streets.
Teenager 'made Opera House threat'
Sydney Opera House precinct evacuated and the Manly wharf searched after alleged online threat.
Federal Politics
Defence hit by wave of compo claims
More than 100 compensation claims for sexual and physical abuse have been lodged against ...
Senate hears of revenge porn ordeal
A young woman felt like a "performing donkey" after being coerced into sex with a female ...
Bishop to fight on, unclear on others
Bronwyn Bishop plans to contest the next election, but the futures of Liberals Bill ...
No ransom, so how to help hostages?
At 4am on Saturday, Australian couple Ken and Jocelyn Elliott were abducted from ...
Lazarus hits back: 'Palmer is a bully'
Senator Glenn Lazarus has labelled his former mentor a "bully" after he was accused of ...
Turnbull treads carefully on US and China
The PM has delivered a sensible and careful speech in Washington that really only hints ...
Business
IMF downgrades global growth forecast
Global growth could be 'derailed' for two years if key transitions in the world economy are not successfully navigated.
Gambling giant shrugs off controversy
British bookmaker William Hill has shrugged off criticism of its Australian Open tennis sponsorship deal.
China attempts to walk the tightrope
Managing slowing growth without overdoing stimulus is proving difficult.
Netflix's growth slows in Australia
Netflix's growth in Australia appears to have slowed with closest rival Stan enjoying a growth spurt.
The most shortlived outlet in history?
Two days following the opening of the Masters hardware outlet in Penrith, the entire chain was put to the sword.
Blackberry on its last legs?
Just one Australian telco is offering the once ubiquitous business phone.
Executive Style
Are we seeing the death of the dandy?
Pitti Uomo's 'peacocks' have given way to a more subdued style of rooster.
Wanna buy a half-price Swiss watch?
With exports declining, one top maker has taken drastic action.
Money
The financial must-dos to prepare for a baby
A lot changed for Emily Shields when she had her first child 19 months ago, not least her financial outlook.
Small Business
Teetering on the business brink
The reality of a business startup can be very different to the dream of instant wealth and success.
Claiming a tax deduction for cars
In a family-run business, property and assets are often used for both business and private purposes
Property
Real-life struggles of apartment living
Whether you live alone or with your partner these struggles are sure to hit home.
Why you missed out on that rental
Here's what you did wrong, according to the people holding the clipboard.
Video
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NZ ferry fire forces passengers to jump
Passengers and crew of a New Zealand ferry are forced to jump into the sea after the vessel catches fire.
Entertainment
Music world mourns Eagles legend
Tributes are streaming in for the Eagles' founder Glenn Frey, including from Don Henley, Steve Martin and Brian May.
Maisie Williams drops Jon Snow twist
The fate of the Game of Thrones hunky hero might not please the diehards, as Williams hints at storyline for season six.
Arts
Women writers and memoirs dominate Indie Awards shortlists
Independent booksellers celebrate a year of retail confidence and strong women's writing
Belvoir's Ivanov dominates and Matilda girls honoured at Sydney Theatre Awards
Belvoir's Ivanov took the lion's share of the mainstage honours at the annual Sydney ...
Virtual reality technology takes Indigenous story to Sundance film festival
When Indigenous elder Nyarri Nyarri Morgan first caught sight of Lynette Wallworth's ...
Lifestyle
Miley and Liam engaged again?
Fans have given the apparent Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth engagement mixed reviews.
Jilted bride gets book deal
Katy Colins was left at the altar, so she sold everything and went travelling.
Sam Wood sorry for 'gay' comment
The former Bachelor has denied making a "very offensive" comment on his official Facebook page.
Bridges blasted as 'irresponsible'
Michelle Bridges can't seem to put a very fit foot right.
The best and worst 'diets' for 2016
Aren't we there yet? Haven't we realised that diets are a bunch of BS?
Here are the 26 most popular names of geniuses
Researchers found that Mary and John are the most popular male and female names of academics.
Good Food
Turkish snacks with a twist
Hip newcomer Stanbuli brings Istanbul street food to Enmore Road.
A new food market for Moore Park
The Entertainment Quarter will start a daily produce market, modelled after the world's best.
Street eats: 24 hours in Ho Chi Minh
Chef, author and TV star Luke Nguyen leads an insider's tour of the Vietnamese city.
Daily Life
I didn't want to be a 'typical Asian'
As an adult, realising that I took pride in separating myself from people like me is heartbreaking.
The hidden racism in recruitment
"Like poker players, recruiters would stealthily select the cards that will give them the best chance of winning."
Parenting
Mum breastfeeds while poledancing
A video of a mum poledancing while wearing her toddler as she breastfeeds has been viewed ...
Child's spelling homework goes viral
This school worksheet has gone viral after a mother shared a picture of her son's ...
You've been closing zip lock bags wrong
After reading this, you'll wonder how you've been closing zip lock bags so wrong for so ...
Traveller
Dirty weekend is not a dirty word
Mirrored ceilings, sex toys, adult movies: How high-end hotels are bringing sexy back.
11½ ways to be a better air traveller
Many of the things we do in airports and on planes are not amusing.
Things you think are Aussie that aren't
Many of the things we think of as 'Australian' are the same (or better) overseas.
Why I don't want cleaners in my hotel room
When I put up the 'Do Not Disturb' sign, I mean it. I don't want strangers coming into my room.
Jetstar's business class on a budget
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has won a lot of fans, and it's not hard to see why.
Home of world's strongest cocktail
It was the most full-on cocktail I ever tasted, in a bar that even Donald Trump called 'tacky'.
Technology
Netflix continues to irk traditional TV
Tensions between Netflix and US television networks escalate in scuffle over publicly available ratings.
Router makes a Wi-Fi network for kids
US company plans to bring device - which makes a safe network for kids to connect to - to Australia 'shortly'.
The agencies that want your metadata
Government agencies ranging from the RSPCA to Bankstown local council apply for access.
Why Trump's troll politics dominate
Twitter and Instagram technique show Trump is a master manipulator, experts say.
Kogan fined for dodgy discounting
Online retailer offered 20 per cent off a range of products, but bumped prices up immediately before the sale.
Face Swap Live, the latest viral app
'Creepy' app has launched a thousand YouTube videos, Imgur posts and nightmare memes.
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
Focus RS 'drift' mode confirmed for Oz
Australian customers will get the full suite of technology.
Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre GT reviewed
Is the 2.0-litre MX-5 better than baby roadster?
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Is the 2.0-litre MX-5 better than baby roadster?
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.
Sport
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Nadal knocked out as Tomic goes through
Sam Groth have progressed for Australia in the men's, while Tammi Patterson lost to Ana Ivanovic and Jarmila Wolfe was forced to withdraw injured.
Nadal crashes out at hands of Verdasco
Even though the opening two sets stretched for more than two hours, Nadal seemed likely to prevail for much of the match.
Hayne's new coach 'a kind of weirdo'
The 49ers' new coach once hired a special warfare expert, and requires players to submit a urine sample every morning.
Hewitt keeps the dream alive
Lleyton Hewitt has recorded a first-round win in his final Australian Open campaign.
Cricket
Thunder success up with Ashes: Hussey
Michael Hussey hasbeen part of an Ashes whitewash but he would rate success in the Big Bash with Thunder at a similar level.
No decision yet on Gayle BBL return
There will be no imminent decision on whether Chris Gayle will be back in the Big Bash League next summer.
Maxwell isn't just a 'slogger' says Warner
For David Warner, it must have been like going back in time.
Comment
Why China's growth rate spells trouble
No longer omniscient, China's leaders are being openly mocked.
What's next if you're not going to uni?
As the holiday period draws to an end, for many thousands of 2015 high school graduates it can be the time when reality strikes.
Mike Baird's war on trees
Over the past year, there's been a war on trees and there's no sign that it will stop.
One step forward, one step back
What Abbott can learn from Menzies