Election 2016 live results
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First exit poll reveals 3% swing in marginal seats
STEPHANIE PEATLING | Major parties locked 50-50, but swing against Coalition in marginal seats.
Election 2016: The night ahead
Mark Kenny and James Massola analyse exit poll results as voting closes.
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Turnbull handed a powerful new message
You had only to watch the PM working the crowd to know the weight of doubt had begun lifting.
'Have another look': Abbott's election day swipe
'Egomaniacs get found out very quickly in this business.' says former PM.
Tourist falls to death while posing for photo atop Machu Picchu
Man was posing for a mid-leap photo when he slipped from a ledge and fell in an off-limits area.
The big risk discovered in the fuel tipped to save us from coal
Signs we may be uncorking a new climate genie are growing.
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The suburbs where everything sells
In 19 suburbs every home that went under the hammer sold.
Suburb selection key to unit investment
With fears of an oversupply in some areas, where should buyers look for best long-term growth?
Embattled designer sells home in secret
Celebrity bridal designer Johanna Johnson has some good news for her many creditors and the tax office.
Surf club wins top architecture award
New laws making this a better place
Cleaning hacks you need to know
Federal Election 2016
Tensions rise early in close-run Indi
A giant poster featuring an unflattering photo and things were off to a bad start in the country's second-most-marginal seat.
12 things to watch for on poll night
Close watchers of politics will keep their eyes on a slew of exciting contests around the country.
Election: Coverage, polls and results
LiveExit poll says voters decided on health, education ahead of the budget, economy.
New South Wales
Truth about demise of Jamie's Italian
There is a far simpler explanation for the blow delivered to Jamie Oliver's high-flying image.
National
Sydney bar king in Bali nightmare
Owners of popular Sydney bar in battle with Balinese authorities over their attempt to open a spin-off venue on island.
World
Expats prepare for Brexit pain
Britain may have to sacrifice the status and entitlements of the UK citizens living abroad as part of pre-exit negotiations.
Comment
Don’t cock up your vote today
It has never been entirely clear why so many people like to draw penises on ballot papers.
A campaign of madness and fakery
For a couple of weeks there we lived through the most exciting time to be an Australian, ever.
Binge viewing messes with our minds
Consuming whole pallet-loads of a particular show without coming up for air can alter your personality.
Business
Goodbye to old England forever?
It's long been our route to the EU, but will the Brexit make Australian companies shift their European bases?
Know what you're voting for
What are each of the parties promising for business this election? This guide is here to help.
Won't somebody think of the children?
There's a weakness in the (otherwise sound) argument that borrowing for infrastructure is a good thing.
Wall St rises on US economic bets
US stocks rose for a fourth day, with the S&P; 500 Index posting its best week since November.
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Labor, Liberal unite for fair pay
There is a dark side to the labour market in Australia and it is giving this country a bad name globally.
Alf, 93, has never taken a holiday
He is 93, still working full time and wants to stay on the job until he dies. Alf Catalano lives to work.
- Retail Brexit, Trump, election crimp sales
- Property Accounting standards to impact on leases
- Brexit 'There is no longer a system favouring the EU'
- Analysis The winter of our discontent
- World Europeans jockey for London's business
- Brexit Investors turn to havens in Asia-Pacific
- Property No barrier to Project Group office
- Services Businesses won't 'profit' from homeless
- Dairy How Putin started the milk crisis
- Telcos Telstra mops up outage outrage
- Media Guvera hit back at 'traditional newspapers'
- Telcos Myer considers action after Telstra outage
Money
How to choose a managed fund
The problem with managed funds is that many deliver an investment performance that beats the market - but not after fees.
Get started with options trading
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions. Plus we have 10 copies of his book to give away.
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Top 10 apps for getting fit
Work out more than just your thumbs with these winners.
Small Business
Just 21, and turning over $35k a month
Millennials are breaking away from traditional forms of employment and taking their chances on their own small businesses.
Using deception to get ahead at work
Why do a good job, when you can just pretend to be working hard?
Video
Labor ready to govern: Shorten
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Turnbull votes without a snag
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Shorten runs into election day
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Wimbledon: Day 5 Men's wrap
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Euro 2016: Wales smashes Belgium
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Elephant strolls through German capital
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| TV show | Time | Channel |
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| Australia Votes: Election Night Live | 5:30pm - 8pm |
ABC NSW |
| Who Do You Think You Are? | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
SBS Sydney |
| Seven News | 6pm - 6:30pm |
Channel Seven Sydney |
| Nine News Saturday | 6pm - 6:30pm |
Channel Nine Sydney |
| Modern Family | 6pm - 6:30pm |
Network TEN Sydney |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Votes: Election Night Live | 5:30pm - 8pm |
ABC NSW |
| SBS World News | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
SBS Sydney |
| Federal Election 2016 | 6:30pm - 11pm |
Channel Seven Sydney |
| Election 2016: Australia Decides | 6:30pm - 10pm |
Channel Nine Sydney |
| Bondi Vet | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Network TEN Sydney |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Votes: Election Night Live | 5:30pm - 8pm |
ABC NSW |
| SBS World News | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
SBS Sydney |
| Federal Election 2016 | 6:30pm - 11pm |
Channel Seven Sydney |
| Election 2016: Australia Decides | 6:30pm - 10pm |
Channel Nine Sydney |
| Bondi Vet | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Network TEN Sydney |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Votes: Election Night Live | 5:30pm - 8pm |
ABC NSW |
| Hidden Killers of the Edwardian Home | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
SBS Sydney |
| Federal Election 2016 | 6:30pm - 11pm |
Channel Seven Sydney |
| Election 2016: Australia Decides | 6:30pm - 10pm |
Channel Nine Sydney |
| MasterChef Australia | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
Network TEN Sydney |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Votes: Election Night Live | 8pm - 9:30pm |
ABC NSW |
| Hidden Killers of the Edwardian Home | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
SBS Sydney |
| Federal Election 2016 | 6:30pm - 11pm |
Channel Seven Sydney |
| Election 2016: Australia Decides | 6:30pm - 10pm |
Channel Nine Sydney |
| MasterChef Australia | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
Network TEN Sydney |
| TV show | Time | Channel |
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| Australia Votes: Election Night Live | 8pm - 9:30pm |
ABC NSW |
| Tour De France: Live Stage | 8:30pm - 10:30pm |
SBS Sydney |
| Federal Election 2016 | 6:30pm - 11pm |
Channel Seven Sydney |
| Election 2016: Australia Decides | 6:30pm - 10pm |
Channel Nine Sydney |
| Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol | 8:30pm - 11:10pm |
Network TEN Sydney |
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Would you pay $700 for a hair dryer?
The Dyson hair dryer - life-changing or just hot air?
Teen's random brush with the catwalk
Australian Tom Short, 19, was plucked from the street to walk for Kenzo in Paris.
Packer tinnie set for James and Mariah
The Arctic P is fuelled and champagne bar re-stocked for Italy trip.
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Don't bare yourself for health's sake
A new study has confirmed that pubic grooming is widespread but doctors are baffled about the reason most women are doing it.
Is it tofu or feta?
It won’t fool anyone into thinking it’s really cheese, but that doesn’t matter, because it’s delicious nonetheless.
The top cause of complaint in gyms
A new survey reveals our biggest gripes. Can you guess what they are?
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New urban farm-restaurant in the city
Camperdown loses a bowls club but scores a restaurant, bar and urban farm all-in-one.
Sydney's top 10 breakfast spots
A sub-par brunch can make or break your weekend, so we've rounded up Sydney's sure-fire bets.
Best non-alcoholic drinks for Dry July
Ditching the booze doesn't have to be boring. Here's where to go for a good drink.
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Why we'll keep counting dead women
What happened to domestic violence? It's still destroying lives every day but for our government, it looks like it no longer matters.
Something #notallmen understand
We have seen significant progress, so it was disappointing to hear this dummy spit.
Why I'll ask my friends who they voted for
The idea that it's rude to ask someone who they voted for is for the 1950s, not today.
Frankenfood mish mash
I'm not 'hangry'. Just angry.
Dom Knight
I know how Game Of Thrones ends
Home truths
The reality of racism in Australia
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TV reporter used cocaine then breastfed
A former beauty queen and TV reporter has been charged with child abuse.
Kids share funny future career goals
If you haven't already asked your child what they want to be when they grow up, maybe it's time you did.
Fears for morbidly obese boy, aged 10
A 10-year-old Indonesian boy has been put on an emergency diet after doctors warned his extreme obesity is threatening his life.
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The London club that bans women
Women are banned from this exclusive club. But there's one way they can get in.
Scandal and intrigue: Capital secrets
The scandals and scoundrels of Canberra aren't restricted to the current mob.
The real Thousand Islands
Everyone knows the salad dressing, but few people realise that Thousand Islands is a real place.
Traveller letters
Altercation over rudeness at the baggage carousel
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The Big Picture: Readers' top travel photos
Air travel
Boeing plans new rival to Airbus A380
Technology
Greens want $158m for Aussie games
Following parliamentary enquiry, Scott Ludlam announces package to support local industry.
Cane offcuts may be used for fuel
Queensland project works to improve sugar industry's self-sufficiency.
Streaming services winning pirate war
Aussies are prepared to pay for multiple subscription video services, not just Netflix.
- Patent Apple patent could end concert filming
- Kotaku IP address not enough to prove piracy: court
- Space Why the sun has lost its spots
- Social Facebook News Feed to favour friends
- Privacy Can Siri share and keep secrets?
- Science Mission impossible reaches Jupiter
- E-readers No such thing as too light or too thin
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Google diversity shows scant progress
New figures on diversity of Google's US workforce show its still far from mirroring population.
Turnbull promises $50m myGov reboot
Takeover of troubled portal by Digital Transformation Office has been confirmed.
Zuckerberg to sell shares, stay at helm
Plan to let Facebook founder put 99 per cent of wealth into philanthropy without leaving.
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Tesla under investigation for fatal crash
Emerging technology under review after autopilot feature linked to fatal crash.
Jeep's muscle SUV reviewed
Off-roader is a pumped-up muscle car with a degree of stealth.
Sport
AFL Live: Sydney v Western Bulldogs
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Join us for the match of the round between Sydney and the Western Bulldogs from the SCG.
Kyrgios takes on media after tense win
Australian embroiled in another Wimbledon controversy, this time with British reporters determined to bait him.
Tahs in nine-try bonanza in Japan
Finals footy is still within reach for the Waratahs after running rampant against the Sunwolves in Tokyo. As it happened
Rugby League
Fight threatens NRL funding deal
The 16 clubs will challenge the 'perpetual' nature of the proposed whole-of-game funding agreement with the NRL.
Live NRL scores and stats
Follow all Saturday's action live with our interactive scoreboard and news tracker.
Warriors prove mettle against Titans
The Warriors come from behind to beat the Titans 27-18 at Mt Smart Stadium.
