Bashed, tied up, child menaced with sword
Graphic photos show the extent of the mother's injuries. But the man who attacked ...
Trump holds $443m Aussie industry over a barrel
A joke doing the rounds in the US could have more serious implications back home.
Moment Deputy PM nearly died
The "exciting moment" still couldn't hold Barnaby Joyce back from the ...
Natalie's devastating call about mystery baby
Natalie Parker has two beautiful children. Now, Facebook photos make her believe ...
Suspected MH370 cabin debris found
A couple holidaying in Mauritius may have found first debris from inside the ...
Dramatic alcohol restrictions floated
Australia's most powerful group of doctors' dramatic proposal aims to help curb ...
First, if you don't count the others
The Fitz Files: 'Discovery' was a real buzz word this week. Here's why it ...
Minister sheepish after pest plague
Health Minister Sussan Ley red-faced after unleashing moth infestation in Parliament.
Woman's body found off Bondi Beach
Police are appealing for information to identify the woman who was discovered in ...
Scandal of the century
Meet one of the most audacious females in Australian history.
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IS leader's 'mysterious personality'
Saja al-Dulaimi speaks to Sweden's Expressen TV about her marriage to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
New South Wales
Harsh plan for disruptive students
A new political party says it wants to give principals the tools to address what has become a "mission impossible".
Five children and five puppies saved from house fire
Officers patrolling in western Sydney have helped rescue nine people, including five children aged under five, from a house fire.
'Medical event' behind fatal fall
Woman died while trail riding despite best efforts of fellow riders to keep her alive.
'UberX of property' given official nod
Prospective home buyers in NSW could save hundreds of dollars in an Australian first.
Federal Politics
Fleece unleashes moth plague
Health Minister Sussan Ley has unwittingly unleashed a plague of moths in Parliament ...
'The Murdoch of Afghanistan'
The company paid more than $1.6 million to promote Immigration Minister Peter ...
Time's up, Tony: poll shows majority want Abbott to retire
While many people believe the former prime minister is trying to make a comeback, ...
Turnbull gets lesson in federation
Analysis "Utter humiliation" was how a Labor insider described ...
Unrepentant terrorists could be held indefinitely
Jailed terrorists who still pose a risk when their prison terms expire could be held ...
Surprise standout in COAG conga line
Analysis An unlikely star emerged on the COAG stage on Friday.
Comment
PM's style mirrors king of chaos
There are striking similarities emerging between the prime-ministerial ways of Malcolm Turnbull and Kevin Rudd.
How selfies hijacked our sense of self
Congratulations, world. We have reached peak stupid. This week, a man hijacked a plane flying from Alexandria to Cairo.
Why Australia lies to itself
Debate about Aboriginal history in Australia always descends into hysteria because it bruises our misplaced national pride.
Business
Insurance 'hidden nasties' must go
It's time for the special treatment to stop or consumers will suffer.
Tesla's iPhone moment: $1ob orders
Almost 200,000 Model 3 cars sold in a day: Will Tesla change cars like Apple changed mobile phones?
Saudis set up megafund for life after oil
It's the end of an era for the world's biggest oil producer. But Prince Mohammed has a plan.
Why we should worry about the budget
Our depleted budget position leaves little protection from next global economic storm.
Unicorns are private beasts
Uber and Airbnb are among more than $300b worth of tech stars balking at going public, leaving experts stunned and regulators worried.
White collar corruption needs action
Were SpongeBob a resident of Australia, his olfactory nerves would be assaulted by an aroma far more piquant.
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Ten of the best Beemers ever made
Commemorate a century of BMW brilliance with 10 of the most iconic models.
12 light beers you'll want to drink
Many new low alcohol beers are finally competitive for taste and enjoyment.
Money
Business tax breaks hurt local investors
Reducing the company tax rate will increase the income tax payable by resident investors.
Small Business
Hard work is never enough
The number of successful people who think "I worked hard and made it" implies "you will make it if you just work hard enough" is astounding.
Tech unicorn moves in on Australia
From the ashes of a failed video game start-up to the world's fastest-growing business application ever, why Slack is targeting Australia.
Has workplace flexibility gone too far?
Companies should question whether entitlements are out of sync with a challenged white-collar employment market.
Property
Where Sydney hides opulent estates
For a prestige Sydney address with plenty of room to live, this suburb takes the cake.
Smart buys: homes under $900,000
Our pick of good-value properties in Sydney this week.
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Tesla Model 3 orders power up
Orders for Tesla's car aimed at the mass market soared in the first 24 hours, as CEO Elon Musk unveiled the much-anticipated electric car.
Entertainment
Hany scrubs up OK in Heartbeat
A white coat and stethoscope are occupational hazards for actor Don Hany.
Exclusive: Bill Henson's latest work
First look at the artist's extraordinary new photographs, as he talks about his fierce battle with rampant cultural cringe.
Lifestyle
Wendi Deng dating Putin: reports
Two weeks ago Rupert Murdoch's ex-wife was spotted with hunky violinist and underwear model Charlie Siem.
Lululemon calls Beyonce a copycat
But has to apologise profusely after upsetting her fans.
Johansson's role to balance gender
While getting hold of Bill Murray took a lot of hard work for Jon Favreau.
Would you wear a H&M wedding dress?
If they ever build time machines, there are several things I would like to tell 28-year-old me.
Prince Charles takes George gardening
One day, the Prince of Wales's beloved green Highgrove estate is likely to pass into the hands of his grandson Prince George.
Stefani's 'anger' over husband's nanny affair
"I went through a real period of anger, but I felt like this song was almost like a forgiveness song," she explained. "It's admitting, I used to love you and now I don't."
Good Food
Weekly meal planner
An easy, cheesy 10-minute dinner and a Sicilian-style beef feast for the weekend.
Gold Coast: best places to eat and drink
Put these 10 restaurants and bars on your holiday to-visit list.
Eat your way around the world
From pho to eclairs to shakshuka, re-create your favourite holiday meals with these recipes.
Daily Life
17 unbelievable sexist double standards
Thankfully, these awesome people are making the effort to shut them down.
13 unconvincing on-screen romances
All fizzle, no sizzle in these film flops we wouldn't recommend watching on your next date night.
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Traveller
Thai resort just keeps getting better
Treasure your time here, because they don't make hotels like this anymore.
Things that will shock visitors to Vegas
The 19 big surprises you will experience when you head to Sin City.
A lake so beautiful it's supernatural
Its stunning beauty has made this place a holiday favourite for more than 2000 years.
Don't feel sorry for millennials who can't afford mortgages
Millennials choose to travel rather than save for a house.
Technology
Oculus Rift: first Australian review
Finally, I understand understand why Facebook pumped $2b into this technology.
Gossip with your friends in Miitomo
Part game, part intimate social network, Nintendo's first app might take off.
The firm that cracked the iPhone
Little-known company at the centre of legal tussle stumbled into security almost by accident.
Man jailed for sending ex a gun emoji
Frenchman sentenced to three months prison in the first ruling of its kind.
Rats: another reason not to sleep on trains
A man has captured the moment a large rat crawls all over a sleeping man on a train
Instagram adds 60 second videos
​Have more to say on Instagram than can fit in a photo or quick clip? You are in luck.
Drive
Revealed: Tesla's C-Class fighter
The long-awaited third model from American electric car brand has been unveiled.
Driverless race car revealed
First look at radical self-driving racing car.
Shorty's Classic Cars: Land Rover Defender
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider video review
Italian brand's baby drop-top is fast, fun and flawed.
Ram 2500 Laramie video review
We put Ram's massive ute to work.
Sport
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EPL in words - Week 32
Managers including Ranieri, Pochettino and Pellegrini talk about this weekend's big fixtures.
Sydney FC's nightmare continues
You can tell a lot about Sydney FC from their crowd and a record low, early exits and slim active bay highlights their crisis.
Tahs pair stand up for a good cause
Waratahs No.8 Jed Holloway does not take kindly to foul play, let alone when it's directed at the man he shares a bromance with - Hugh Roach.
Waller's wonder hits new heights
Even Chris Waller had to relent on what everyone else had believed for a while, Winx is a champion.
Rugby League
Clubs agitate for $200m upgrade
Sydney NRL clubs are considering agitating for $200 million of NSW Government funding for suburban grounds.
League powerbrokers head to Fiji
The chances of unearthing the next Semi Radradra have increased after footballing powerbrokers headed to Fiji.
I want players to think more - not less
Are our players now so robotic that the need or responsibility for thinking has been been pretty much taken away from them?
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