'Australia could be the next Paris'
Expert issues stand-by warning to Australia.
Edward Snowden's one regret
Exclusive: America's most wanted fugitive opens up in his first Australian ...
Vatican praises 'dignified' Pell
Catholic Church lashes coverage of Pell testimony and rejects claims it did nothing ...
Confessions of a surgeon
The most common surgical procedures that have been found to be useless.
Cardinal sins means Pell's finished
Comment: Staggeringly, there's still Pell supporters who refuse to accept ...
'Tapped into a very deep feeling'
Significant donations for controversial drug testing program came from unlikely ...
Epic 215-day sickie stays secret
Michael Lawler can now apply for taxpayer-funded pension after quitting $435,000 job.
Abbott denies explosive 'affair' claims
Focus has to be on getting the Turnbull government elected, former PM says.
'It's where I'm meant to be'
Peter Bagnall signed a $510,000 mortgage the day he lost his job. Then his partner ...
$2m for '50s home with potential
Three-bedroom home has seen better days, but that didn't slow down the bidders.
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Lucky dog escapes Peru flooding
A dog rescue lifts spirits amid a week of deadly torrential rains and flooding in Peru.
New South Wales
Easter Show bill shock for families
Despite increase in cost for a day out, the iconic fair faces slumping revenues and a fight to remain relevant.
How changing schools affects students' marks
Students who change schools several times do worse in NAPLAN than their peers and are more likely to drop out of school.
Students angry after uni loses laptop
The University of Sydney lost computer containing sensitive information about students.
Badgerys Creek rail lines in the mix
Potential to build both suburban and fast rail from the future airport revealed.
Federal Politics
Whopping pensions for retiring MPs
Federal politicians who have announced retirement this year will add more than $2m to ...
Turnbull attacks Senate 'disgrace'
The PM has made his feelings known about preference deals that delivered power to ...
Abbott denies affair claims
Abbott has refused to buy into claims that his colleagues believed he was having an ...
Gay refugees on Nauru 'prisoners'
Two gay refugees who fell in love at the Nauru detention camp say they are virtually ...
IMF chief warns of demographic timebomb
According to the International Monetary Fund, older workers will have to retire much ...
PM warns Abbott: I'll correct the record
Malcolm Turnbull has publicly warned Tony Abbott that he will not hesitate to correct ...
Comment
The end of the world is nigh
As the world moves fizzingly towards the Apocalypse (I do like a column that starts cheery) there are mounting signs that the end is finally in sight.
Pell is finished however you look at it
Staggeringly, even after all the testimony of Cardinal Pell this week at the royal commission, there is still a band of supporters.
No happy ending as Abbott unleashes
Malcolm Turnbull's 'new politics' offered hope to the end of the nation's revolving door leadership and cycle of revenge, but he can't do it alone.
Business
Heart failure: $1 million kick in the guts
INVESTIGATION James Kessel suffered a heart attack that almost took his life. He thought his insurer would look after him.
Twenty20 TV rights deal sealed
Aussie fans will get to watch their team on free to air after last minute breakthrough.
'Teach these f------' pricks a lesson'
The f-bomb chats that landed ANZ in court over rate rigging allegations.
What's behind the GDP surprise
ROSS GITTINS So, the shock, horror economic news of the week was something good.
Severe case of sharemarket whiplash
Slater & Gordon's slow-moving crash has shareholders wincing.
The public knows it's being fleeced
The business lobby has a credibility problem, and the BCA and others need to address it.
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Executive Style
The next trend in men's facial hair
We've officially reached 'peak beard', so what's the next move for stylish guys?
Straight up, a magic Mardi Gras moment
The exhilarating experience of being the straightest man in last year's parade.
Money
Addressing the super gender gap
More needs to be done to improve women's financial position on retirement.
Small Business
This hairdresser can't get trained staff
Small business owners complain of poor quality training and training centres are not providing the staff they need.
Beware: infectious colleagues
How your colleagues think, feel and act can be just as contagious as the common cold.
Fashion trends to access not ownership
The rising sharing economy is behind the $800,000 boost to this designer dress rental business.
Property
Sydney's next hip suburbs
Where are the hip young things all migrating to? Some of the answers may surprise you.
Block judge fined and suspended
Celebrity real estate agent reaches deal with Consumer Affairs regarding accusations of dishonesty.
Video
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'It felt like a pitch fork in my chest'
When James Kessel had a severe heart attack, he thought CommInsure would come good on his policy. He was wrong.
Entertainment
Hollywood's new whitewashing drama
Tina Fey's latest film Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is under attack for casting white actors as key Afghan figures.
One giant leap for womankind
A debilitating injury was not enough to stop this Olympic gold medal winner from going where no woman had gone before.
Lifestyle
How Bobbi Kristina Brown died
The official cause of death has been released after Whitney Houston's daughter was found unconscious in a bath tub.
Is juicing bad for you and the earth?
It is according to a new article. What do the experts say?
Murdoch and Hall's wedding blessed at star-studded ceremony
Wedding photos reveal newlyweds' joy after 'fantastic' wedding.
Richie Strahan is 'not The Bachelor'
He had been the people's choice after Sam Frost sent him packing on last year's The Bachelorette.
The secrets of successful people
Great leaders have great emotional intelligence and are not afraid to experience discomfort.
Madonna bids for custody of teenage son
The singer has made a legal bid under child abduction laws to force former husband Guy Ritchie to return their teenage son to America.
Good Food
Planning a weekend getaway?
Here are some of our favourite foodie weekend spots.
Australian-grown coffee wins gold
This award-winning coffee was roasted not in Marrickville or Surry Hills, but in a country town.
Sydney's new burger spots
Got a craving for buns, patties and secret sauce? Here are some new places to try.
Daily Life
Queer stories don't have to be 'niche'
By telling stories that focus on the shared human experience, we open the door for real empathy.
24 times celebs were unrecognisable
Check out these celebs who rendered themselves unrecognisable for a photoshoot, a prank or a film role
Traveller
Why there's only four passport colours
Passports around the world only come in four possible colours. Here's why.
A luxury floating hotel through the wild
Floating down the world's second-longest river, surrounded by jungle and in complete luxury.
The world's 25 greatest trips right now
From the easy to the hardcore, here are the world's next great journeys.
Airport security wrecked my luggage
The zips on bags are being cut open for inspection, despite carrying a TSA lock.
Technology
Apple's Genius Bar takes to Twitter
Rather than line up to speak with a genius in a blue shirt, you can now just tweet.
Damn Daniel: the dark side of virality
Less than two weeks after he posted the meme, Josh was hacked.
How space affected one identical twin
Scott landed back on Earth two inches taller, but that's not all that had changed.
Bosses to get more control over iPhones
Apple OS update lets employers manage apps and settings on work phones.
Record season for weedy sea dragons
Success replicating a natural environment leads to boon in captive-bred dragons.
ASAP Dash: portable battery that fills in minutes
A turbo-charged portable battery which you can recharge in minutes, the ASAP Dash ensures you'll never run out of juice on the road.
Drive
Audi's message for Oz government
The Federal government can strongly influence the future uptake of green cars, says Rupert Stadler.
Toyota HiLux Workmate trade review
We see if the Japanese brand's 4x2 really is a friend of the tradies.
Geneva motor show highlights
David McCowen and Sam Charlwood discuss the best of Swiss show.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL convertible video review
Quintessential roadster remains on top of its game.
Ken Block hoons up Dubai
Rally star heats up Dubai with his Fiesta rallycross in Gymkhana eight.
Sport
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Cats demolish the Bombers by 87 points
Dangerfield, Hawkins and Vardy in fine form for Geelong, Collingwood hold out to defeat North Melbourne by 8 points.
Cooper's mixed debut in Sevens
Wallabies superstar Quade Cooper has made his debut for the Australian sevens team, putting in a mixed performance as his team hammered Scotland in Las Vegas.
Fornaroli hat-trick sinks Sydney FC
For Melbourne City, it's all about record-breaking striker Bruno Fornaroli as they hammer Sydney FC 3-0 in one-side A-League tie.
Women winning more than ever before
A year or two ago women's sport was suffering almost terminal regression. But in the past 12 months or so unprecedented gains have been made. How did that happen?
Rugby League
Cowboys win as Gallen limps off
North Queensland's NRL premiership defence is off to the best possible start, defeating Cronulla 20-14 in Townsville.
West goes wild as Tigers pip Warriors
The Wests Tigers almost gave up a 28-4 halftime lead to eventually close out the Warriors in a pulsating NRL clash on Saturday.
Mitchell keen to make his own name
Appearances in the Nines and World Club Series gave an indicator why a dozen clubs were circling to sign him.
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Paul Couch dies after a heart attack
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