Becoming a nation of landlords and serfs
COMMENT Forget the Australian dream, we just want to 'get ahead' now - with ...
Bernie Sanders grabs a shock win
One of the 'greatest upsets' in US primary history stuns Democrats and pundits.
Victoria in grip of gunslingers again
Seven shootings in five days means March is already set to be the state's ...
'Drowned Apostles' mystery
Did you think that there were just eight of the Twelve Apostles left? Think ...
Standoff after four cops shot in NZ
The mother of the suspect says her son, who is holed up in a house, is ...
How Sharapova should be punished
COMMENT None of the facts fit a malevolent drug cheat.
What caused Dick Smith to collapse
Report says the once iconic chain could have survived, if not for 'bad ...
Where does private school money go?
They get hundreds of millions of dollars. But there's no way to track how ...
Port of Melbourne sale explained
When will the port be sold? What will it sell for? What is the money ...
Ex-Saints chief facing bankruptcy
Court orders former St Kilda president Rod Butterss to a pay ...
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Tiger wanders onto Qatar highway
Morning commutes are always challenging, especially when you share the road with a tiger.
Victoria
Ex-minister snared in secret recording
Former Education Minister Bronwyn Pike heard saying 'things get blown up' on a secret phone recording.
Murray water alert: Blue-green algae outbreak
Northern Victorian farmers are facing a water "crisis" as temperatures hover around 40 degrees, because of a blue-green algae outbreak affecting about 350 kilometres of the Murray River.
Bayley may have been 'misidentified'
Woman who killer Adrian Bayley was convicted of raping may have made a mistake in identifying him.
Hotel Windsor tower given green light
Owner of the 19th century hotel has won a bitter battle to build 93-metre tower, after VCAT overturns government decision to block the development.
National
10-year-old girl suspected of suicide
Eighteen Indigenous people have reportedly killed themselves in WA since December. Health advocates are calling for action.
Federal Politics
Coalition banks on resources boost
The government is eyeing a budget boost as soaring iron ore prices in recent ...
Joyce faces pincer-movement threat
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is facing a potentially dangerous multi-pronged ...
A federal comeback for Campbell Newman?
Senior Liberal National sources doubted Campbell Newman would make a political ...
'I'll have my say': Raylene takes on PM
Despite the fullest of precautions, every time a politician appears in public they ...
In defence of 'denier' Pezzullo
Michael Pezzullo could be fairly accused of many unflattering things. But being a ...
Moderate Liberal MP Gambaro quits politics
Liberal MP Teresa Gambaro, a vocal campaigner for same-sex marriage, has announced ...
Comment
What if Peta was Peter instead?
A woman at the heart of power is too often seen as a divisive conspirator.
We're a nation of landlords and serfs
Forget the Australian dream, we just want to 'get ahead' now - with negative gearing.
Housing: tax is least of our problems
Interest rate rises and a more unemployment would rock the housing market much more than any tinkering with negative gearing.
Business
The next disrupter: cabs as couriers
Cabs as couriers is so obvious, surely somebody else has thought of it.
Bad blood blamed for Dick Smith fall
Dick Smith could have survived with the support of its banks, according to sources.
Negative gearing risks financial safety
In all the talk about curbing negative gearing there is one group that has been quiet.
Bupa pips Medibank in revenue stakes
Bupa generated more premium revenue than arch rival Medibank for the first time.
Prepaid mobiles have a '13th month'
Prepaid mobile plans are expiring after 28 days, not 30, meaning customers pay for a 13th 'month'.
'No silver lining to iron ore market'
It is only on his rare visits to our shares we get to catch the wisdom that pours from Goncalves.
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Executive Style
10 things men shouldn't do after 50
Teens once looked up to their fathers; now it's the other way around.
Are you sick of the bored-room?
White men over 50 aren't the only choice to lead companies.
Money
He says buy, she says sell
Sharing the savings isn't a marriage vow, but many couples know it's on the cards. So how do you reconcile different money mindsets?
Small Business
The perils of social media
Our private use of social media could be one of the pitfalls of the modern workplace.
Beware the Google fraudsters
An email promising to get you to the top of search engine results is a scam.
Square arrives, but without tap and go
Square's mobile payment device is launching in Australia, missing one key feature.
Property
'Perfect storm' for sales this weekend
It's coming up to a long weekend - usually a quiet time for real estate. But one expert says it's a great chance to get an edge.
This house broke its own record
In what agents say is Victoria's most expensive suburb per square metre, this one stands alone.
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Trailer: Game of Thrones season 6
The houses of Lannister, Stark, Targaryen and Tyrell return for another season, airing late April.
Entertainment
How TV gets diversity (mostly) right
Diversity is a hot topic in Hollywood right now, one show is proving it's possible to tick all the right boxes without sacrificing popular success.
Bachelor's new mansion ... in the bush
Popular dating series packs up its Sydney mansion to descend on a town of 3000.
Lifestyle
Emma Watson: Call me a 'diva'
The actress told Esquire women should be able to demand equal pay without being called "difficult".
Kim in Twitter war over nude selfies
It was the nudie that broke the celebrities' backs.
The problem with overconfidence
Too much confidence can lead to more than just bad decisions.
Health according to Michael Mosley
Forget willpower and exercise says the rebel of the health world.
Eating chocolate makes you smarter
The magical thing eating chocolate does to your brain.
Celebrity style hits the streets
What celebrities from Kate Hudson to Selena Gomez have been wearing on the streets this week.
Good Food
Here's a better way to make risotto
Try Neil Perry's trick - make the dish with orzo pasta instead.
Is this Melbourne's best falafel?
Code Black Coffee founder Joseph Haddad returned to Beirut to hunt down the perfect recipe for his new venture.
Behind the scenes at Gelato Messina
Step inside this Willy-Wonka-esque wonderland and see how the Dr Evil's Magic Mushroom Cake is made.
Daily Life
My shame-free solution to not cooking
Clem Bastow made a decision to stop feeling guilty about not having the time to cook for herself.
The 'radical' idea of not wearing a bra
I choose not to be restricted by a socially accepted undergarment. Why is it so shocking to onlookers?
Traveller
18 signs you need to go travelling again
No.1: You've started unfollowing your travelling friends on Facebook.
High-speed travel isn't that great
High speed trains and planes might interest some, but I can think of better ways to travel.
Eight Sydney highlights tourists miss
This is the good stuff that many Sydneysiders, let alone visitors, don't think to look at.
Couple recreates epic world trip, 35 years later
Couple recreates their epic 1960s trip in a Volkswagen Beetle, 56 years on.
Technology
Galaxy S7's strength is hard to deny
Even the very jaded have to respect Samsung's latest offering.
Prepaid plans that have a '13th month'
Prepaid mobile plans are increasingly expiring after 28 days.
iPhone 7 could have two cameras
Patent explains how dual-lens camera would add extra features like high-resolution zoom.
Freeview promises catch up app
Australians watching less and less live television each week, data shows.
Bot makes scary realistic Trump tweets
System trained on real Trump speeches has the candidate's style down.
Behind Sydney Uni's 'Star Trek' doors
The coming scientific revolution will make today's supercomputers seem sluggish.
Drive
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta quick spin review
A day with Ferrari's flagship realized a childhood dream.
Hyundai issues i30 recall
Stability control issue prompts repairs to 37,000 cars.
Maserati's Levante SUV Geneva motor show
The Italian car makers first SUV is expected to become its most popular model.
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.
Sport
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Gus and Webby: Set of 6
South’s devastating win over the Roosters, the ongoing problem of low tackles and Penrith celebrate their 50th year in the NRL.
Van Egmond strike leaves Matildas top
A spectacular late equaliser from midfielder secured a 1-1 draw for the women's football team against China to end Rio campaign on top.
Meldonium course 'should last weeks'
Drug company says normal course of treatment is four to six weeks - not 10 years that Sharapova used substance.
Tomic, Kyrgios clash in the offing
Feuding Davis Cup teammates Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios may meet in the Indian Wells Masters.
AFL
Case builds for just one Tassie team
The AFL's long-term future in Tasmania looks headed for a directional shift should the competition accept the conclusion of its own review.
AFL to wait on salary cap ruling
The AFL will wait for a deal to be struck between Dons and banned players over wages before ruling on salary cap windfall.
AFl rushing laws through like behinds
Forget about changing the rules and try enforcing the existing ones.
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