Best and worst health insurers revealed
Analysis shows that some of the leading insurers are not the most generous ...
Moody disqualified for 12 months
Prominent trainer banned for allowing Lidari to race with cobalt at levels ...
Price to be sentenced for murder
Convicted rapist who murdered 17-year-old schoolgirl Masa Vukotic will be ...
Suspended sentence for son of victims-of-crime figure
As president of the Crime Victims Support Association, Noel McNamara has ...
Telstra weighs up Foxtel sell-off
The telco is considering a $4.5 billion initial public offering of its 50 ...
Melbourne measles outbreak hits 21
Measles cases are occurring in suburbs beyond Brunswick.
Printer error foiled massive heist
Error alerted authorities, but when they tried to halt transfers, teller ...
Minister 'terrified' of Trump rise
It's unusual for our politicians to criticise US presidential candidates. ...
EPL to air on Australian free-to-air
English Football will be on free-to-air TV from next season after Optus ...
Primary school lockdown over
Students have been released following reports of a man with a firearm.
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Traffic chaos for commuters
Stuck on the West Gate Bridge? This is why. (Vision courtesy Seven News Melbourne)
Victoria
Haider was 'going to cut my head off'
One of the AFP officers stabbed by Numan Haider is sure the teen was about to decapitate him before he was shot dead.
Facebook trade in naked photos revealed
For Lindor Jonuzi, it was about respect. That's why he created a fake female profile. That's why he stole the revealing images of someone he had never met. That's why he posted them on a Melbourne Lads Facebook group.
No jail for son of victims-of-crime campaigner
As president of the Crime Victims Support Association, Noel McNamara has spent much of his life crusading against suspended sentences. On Thursday, his son received one.
New clue in mystery of Rani's murder
Police reveal Rani Featherston was with an unidentified man on the night she was killed.
National
Police dig backyard for missing toddler
Police are digging up a backyard in Brisbane in the hunt for a toddler who has been missing for nearly a decade.
Federal Politics
Safe Schools petition 'goes missing'
A renewed revolt against the Safe Schools anti-bullying program has fractured the ...
The Pulse live from Parliament House
It's nearly the last day before a long break and things could get a bit testy.
Pyne blasts the Trump phenomenon
One of the Turnbull government's most senior ministers, Christopher Pyne, has waded ...
Would PM pass his own 'effects' test?
Analysis Now the Coalition is introducing an 'effects test' for business, it'd ...
Turnbull faces fresh Safe Schools revolt
Queensland Nationals MP George Christensen is petitioning the PM to suspend funding ...
NDIS savings to help fund federal contribution
The Turnbull government will use savings from the National Disability Insurance ...
Comment
Turnbull's first budget will be great
The Prime Minister is prepared to make the most of low interest rates.
Anorexia: no family is safe from it
Does anyone really think there's no connection between a culture of display and young people hating and starving their bodies?
Home-ground advantage
Kids from Chinese-speaking families have a head start when studying the language. It's simply not fair.
Business
Telstra mulls Foxtel sell-off
Telstra is considering a $4.5 billion float of its 50 per cent stake in Foxtel as the pay TV giant appoints Peter Tonagh as chief executive.
Rio Tinto appoints new CEO
Miner's head of copper and coal Jean-Sébastien Jacques to replace Sam Walsh.
Myer leads ASX in post-Fed rally
Australian shares rallied today with retailers, especially Myer, among the top winners.
BlueScope faces US tariff penalty
Steelmaker faces new barrier in America even as it seeks similar protection against China.
Companies wake up to sleep benefits
Napping at work is gaining favour as workplaces become more aware of the benefits of sleep.
The toxic affair rocking Silicon Valley
Venture capital titan is accused of keeping exotic dancer as sex slave in high-profile $40m legal battle.
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Super-rich who are flying for a date
Distance is no barrier to the jetset looking for love through exclusive matchmakers.
How do I get on a board by 40?
Smart work in your 20s and 30s can set up a seat at the big table.
Money
Can Gen Y ever get ahead?
Kendall Sutton is a typical member of Gen Y. He'll start his career late, with a huge student debt and won't be able to buy his own home or start a family until his 30s.
Small Business
Big win on effects test
Cabinet's approval of an effects test is set to transform competition law for small business.
Cash-only is the new black
It's gone way beyond tradies, restaurants and service enterprises that offer generous "discounts" for cash payment.
'Want it now' shoppers put pressure on
Australian retailers face mounting pressure to lift their game as shoppers demand better products and faster delivery times.
Property
From $57,000 to nearly $10 million
The owners of this well-known Melbourne building are set to reap millions, having bought it nearly 40 years ago.
We've been hanging our curtains wrong
More tips from the man who told us our fans were blowing the wrong way - he says poorly-hung curtains could be costing you money.
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Maccas staff criticise all-day breakfast menu
Find out why Maccas staff have taken to a thread on community website Reddit to complain about the new menu.
Entertainment
Meet the new queen of Aussie TV
In the role of hard hitting lawyer Janet King, Marta Dusseldorp is having the time of her life.
For some reason, this dumb idea works
The reboot of this once-tired game show punches above its weight.
Lifestyle
The Bachelor's unfair advantage?
A new contestant revealed as a friend of Richie Strahan's cousin
Michelles' mum launches health plan
Diet and fitness changes have stopped Maureen Partridge's osteoporosis deteriorating.
Getting to the guts of brain health
Neurologist David Perlmutter has unusual ideas for how to heal our guts.
Packer rules out reality TV cameo
If you wanted Keeping Up with the Packers, you will be disappointed.
George Lucas eats noodles in Adelaide
It's a long way from the Skywalker Ranch in California to a food court in Adelaide but George Lucas looks at home.
Celebrity photos from the past
Using the '#tbt' hashtag, celebrities share some great moments from their childhood or early careers.
Good Food
Is this the city's best smoked salmon?
The smoked fish at this secret stall 'could change your life'.
Give these Irish drinks a craic
Slainte! We look at some smooth, mellow drops to toast St Patrick's Day.
The best way to slice an avocado
Jill Dupleix shares a food stylist's trick for cutting perfectly smooth avocado slices.
Daily Life
How did 'butch' become a dirty word?
It took a trip to the USA for Esther Godoy to realise she could be physically attractive. Now she's launched a magazine that celebrates the butch identity.
The most ignorant PR fails of all time
What happens when businesses are sexist, offensive or racist? A whole gallery full of glorious fails.
Traveller
World's best airport for 2016 named
Air travellers named the best airport in the world at annual awards.
The happiest country in the world
Australia is one of the world's most happy nations, but another country tops this year's list.
The world's 25 best places to relax
To experience ultimate relaxation, book in at one of these amazing places.
The 10 most extreme things to do in cities
There are plenty of exciting ways for the more adventurous traveller to explore a city.
Technology
How Foxtel killed Yournet
ISP was going to offer internet with built-in access to US Netflix, but it never launched.
Trade in naked photos revealed
Australian 19-year-old found impersonating woman on Facebook to steal images.
Nike unveils self-tightening shoes
A dream for athletes and Back to the Future II fans alike, and this time you can buy them.
Computer's Go victory is a warning about AI
Landmark event in artificial intelligence wasn't due to an increase in computing power, but a new way for computers to make decisions based on data.
In television, organic is the new black
OLED screen televisions are seriously tempting now screen size is increasing.
PlayStation VR coming in October
Sony announces Australian release details for its VR headset.
Drive
Aston Martin set to announce F1 return
Last-minute announcement set for Melbourne tonight.
New Mercedes-AMG GLC43 revealed
German brand extends the reach of AMG with twin-turbo V6 variant.
Going to superbike school
Sam Charlwood comes to grips with BMW's S1000RR superbike at the track.
Riding shotgun with James Bond's stunt driver
A high-speed interview with Mark Higgins, Aston Martin stunt driver for Spectre.
Audi A3 v BMW 120i v Mercedes-Benz A200
Which small luxury car is the best?
Sport
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F1 greats get the party started
Formula one greats talk fast cars as the Australian Grand Prix gets the party started.
Jamie who? City have superscorers, too
Melbourne City boss John van 't Schip is not focusing his side's attentions on last week's hat-trick hero.
Australia's F1 champ-in-waiting
Australian Daniel Ricciardo is on the hit-list of all leading Formula One teams, retired racer David Coulthard says.
Player walks away from $17m contract
A Major League Baseball player walked away from a $17 million contract after being asked to limit the time his son spends in the clubhouse.
AFL
Murphy 'likely' for season opener
Marc Murphy a "likely" starter against Richmond next week but admits he still has to prove he has fully recovered from shoulder surgery.
Dangerfield the captains' pick
The hype surrounding Patrick Dangerfield following his big-money move to Geelong continues to grow.
Captains converge for season launch
The AFL's 18 captains have assembled at Etihad Stadium on Thursday as part of the official season launch.
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