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Woolworths stores to close?

Why Woolworths may have to start closing stores

1h ago

Airbnb wins the legal right to set up shop in the flat next door

Simon Johanson
24m ago

The Hyundai Getz erupts in flames outside Merrylands police station.

CCTV captures the moment a car erupts in a fireball

54m ago

Liz Noble, left, the mother of Rozelle store explosion victim Chris Noble, arrives at court with supporters on Friday.

Elizabeth gets son's final text tattooed on her wrist

Melanie Kembrey
26m ago

The men being escorted from the Jetstar plane in Bali.

Aussies facing massive fines over mid-flight brawl

1h ago

Frances Zammit last year on her home dialysis machine while she was waiting for her second kidney transplant, which she ...

The surprising genetic test that could change Frances' life

Marcus Strom

The job application that could get you a $17,000 debt

Charles was shot by police, and now he's one of the lucky ones

COMMENT

The push for HECS debts to be collected from the dead

Matthew Knott

Patricia's bank nightmare over the account she didn't want

Too good to be true? High-speed internet without the NBN

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in ...

'This is a very dark and frightening speech'

Live
1h ago

Pauline Hanson: Please Explain!

History is repeating itself, and not just with the fashion

COMMENT
43m ago

An artist's impression of one of the six new inner-city ferries.

Ferry McFerryface? When Sydneysiders get to name a ferry

The City of Canada Bay wants two of three PokéStops at Peg Paterson Park in Sydney removed.

Fed-up Sydney council seeks to take down Pokemon Go stops

15m ago

WA Tourism

Unexpected delights right under your nose

Advertiser Content

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CCTV: Merrylands Police station attack

Yoga.

If you have a desk job, you need these yoga poses in your life

Sheikh Mohammed's Darley company purchased the Bellevue Hill property in 2008 for $5.25 million.

Dubai ruler lists palatial Bellevue Hill home

A new Anzac legacy forged in a Pozieres potato field

2:47PM

Markets Live: Bulls take breather

2:35PM

Vale holds 2016 iron ore target

2:32PM

Police inspect a vehicle that crashed into Merrylands police station.

CCTV footage shows moment car erupts in flames at Merrylands police station

Megan Levy
54m ago

Australia slides in global child welfare report

Rachel Browne

The breakthrough that could change Frances' life

Marcus Strom

Barney Glover has been appointed chairman of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences trust.

New Powerhouse Museum chairman condemned

EXCLUSIVE
Andrew Taylor

The old wooden esculators at Wynyard Railway Station are some of the few remaining wooden esculators in use around the ...

After 80 years, it's the end for Sydney's wooden escalators

Matt O'Sullivan

Killed: Sydney teenager Adam Abu-Mahmoud was stabbed to death on Monday.

Brother told teen 'You're gonna be all right' before he bled to death

Emma Partridge

Medibank has been taken to the Federal Court by the ACCC over secret policy changes.

Why Medibank customers are the least happy

Esther Han

Two police constables have helped deliver a baby in Craigeburn.

10-year-old boy's timely call as mum gives birth to sibling

VIC

A man has been charged by police after child porn was found on a phone he left in a Perth court.

Phone left in court filled with child porn

WA
Brendan Foster

Police hold concerns for the welfare of Mia Heycox who was last seen by her family in Latham on Sunday.

Police ask public to help find missing teenager Mia

ACT

A woman was struck in the face with nunchukkas during a home invasion.

Woman, 74, hit with nunchukkas as bandits get wrong house

QLD

Labor senator Kim Carr has been kept on the frontbench by party leader Bill Shorten, following a factional spat.

Kim Carr defies demotion by the Left with help from Labor Right

Heath Aston
24m ago

Terror threat will force changes to public events: PM

ABS has been quietly holding on to our names

Peter Martin

Bill Shorten is expected to appoint Sam Dastyari Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate.

Dastyari on the power of being a show pony

Matthew Knott

The Turnbull government has called for submissions on the future of Australia's higher education system.

Support grows for HECS from the dead, and new family income test

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson at Counter-ISIL Coalition Foreign and Defence ...

Bishop and Boris Johnson meet in Washington

George Christensen

George Christensen walks back 'radical Islam' claim

Scott Saunders and Gueudecourt Mayor Damien Guise.

A new Anzac legacy forged in a Pozieres potato field

Nick Miller
1m ago

Eric Trump stands by his Republican nominee father.

Trump campaign chief steps in on NATO comments

Michael Finnegan
1h ago

Massachusetts delegate Jimmy Davidson poses dressed as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the final ...

With no Republican clothes, Trump is emperor of all he surveys

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

A pro-government supporter waves a Turkish flag during a protest against the attempted coup, in Istanbul.

Turkish leader issues a nationwide SMS urging loyalty

Tim Arango

Mike Baird.

Here's some ideas for Baird's next picture book

COMMENT
Andrew P Street
54m ago

TAFE

We need to save TAFE - for students and society

Meyrick Gilchrist

Charles Kinsey explains in an interview from his hospital bed in Miami what happened when he was shot by police.

Charles Kinsey is one of the lucky ones - he didn't die

COMMENT
Aubrey Perry

Some analysts reckon borrowers may face more interest rate hikes from the banks this year, even if the RBA leaves rates ...

Eight Australian entries on list of world's biggest companies

Ultimately 2016 was a difficult year for the sharemarket.

Markets Live: Bulls take breather

Live
Patrick Commins
12m ago

Woolworths stores to close?

Store closures may be in store for Woolies

Madeleine Heffernan
1h ago

Increased beer sales and and higher prices have helped the brewer report "good growth" in Australia.

Australians fall back in love with beer

Madeleine Heffernan

One of the institute's advertising hoardings.

Advanced Medical Institute appeal fails

Sarah Danckert

Ailes built a power base that outlasted presidents and set the ground for the success of the Republican candidates' ...

Exit of the media master who made Trump

Heads roll in NAB restructure

James Eyers

'Black money': Why India should be the first cashless country

COMMENT

Why Medibank customers aren't happy

Esther Han

Radhika Oswal to tell judge ANZ pressured her

Starbucks blames US election for missed targets

Lisa Baertlein

The City of Canada Bay wants two of three PokéStops at Peg Paterson Park in Sydney removed.

Fed-up council seeks to take down Pokémon Go stops

Kate Burke
15m ago

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Dubai ruler lists palatial Bellevue Hill home

Lucy Macken

Is your house a dating deal breaker?

What people secretly judge about their date's home

The Edge in Port Douglas, Queensland, has won numerous awards.

Almost a bargain: Price cuts for deluxe Australian mansions

Emily Power

The best and quickest way to clean your microwave

The best and quickest way to clean your microwave

All Saints blue leather jacket.

From biker to business: 15 ways to rock a leather jacket

Louise Edmonds
1h ago

Dave Arundale, a local cyclist who says the problem is not with club riders.

The English village that declared war on 'Lycra louts'

Joe Shute

Illustration: Simon Letch

Ask Noel: will my kids pay tax on their inheritance?

Noel Whittaker

An early photo of Johnny O'Keefe performing.

Johnny O'Keefe's mum proves fan scrapbooks have historical value

James Cockington

Gambling addiction is a major motivator of workplace thieves, with EFT fraud on the increase. Illustration: Michel O'Sullivan

Stunned business owners losing millions of dollars to gamblers

Belinda Williams

When one employee lets off steam in the presence of another, contagion can quickly take hold.

Beware the angry employee: Which one are you?

James Adonis

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Ted Cruz: Personal attacks prevented Trump endorsement

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Merrylands Police Station attack

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Michelle Obama does Carpool Karaoke

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Group allegedly plots 'acts of terrorism' for Olympics

the gift

Joel Edgerton's directorial debut - The Gift

southpaw

Jake Gyllenhaal goes from riches to rags to redemption in Southpaw

wolf creek

Stan is the only place to watch Wolf Creek

Challenger

The Secret To Retirement Income

Accenture

Three keys to success in the digital economy

Image Credit: Offshoot Creative

Best gourmet finds close to home

'It's what they call totalitarianism' ... Director Oliver Stone has spoken out against Pokemon Go due to privacy issues ...

Snowden's Oliver Stone slams Pokemon Go as 'totalitarianism'

Sarah Thomas

Heightened security ... Nearly 200,000 film and entertainment fans have descended on the San Diego Convention Centre for ...

Comic-Con kicks off with tighter security and almost 200,000 fans

Michael Idato
1h ago

New deal: Liam Payne has signed to Capitol Records UK.

One Direction's Liam Payne announces solo deal, fans panic

Sarah Thomas

Finale headed for television ... Four (Theo James) and Tris (Shailene Woodley) in a scene from <i>Divergent: Insurgent</i>.

Divergent series finale dumped from cinemas to TV

Elie Choueifaty

Michelle Obama on Carpool Karoke with James Corden.

Is this the coolest first lady ever?

Ebony Bowden

Pauline Hanson.

One Nation sex scandal reemerges

Ebony Bowden

Malachi Kirby as Kunta Kinte in <i>Roots</i>.

Roots' actor says fix race woes or face revolution

Karl Quinn

Jackie Chan arrives at the film set of "Bleeding Steel" at Moore Park in light rain. Photo Nick Moir 21 july 2016

Jackie Chan spotted filming sci-fi thriller in Sydney park

Garry Maddox

OzAsia Festival director Joseph Mitchell says Australia’s major arts festivals are failing to seriously engage with Asia.

Australia's arts festivals failing to seriously engage with Asia

Andrew Taylor

Leon Bridges - dressed for success

Leon Bridges review: A soul gentleman ready for all occasions

Bernard Zuel

Zoe Coombs Marr.

What are you up to this weekend? Here's 20 things to see and do

Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch was murdered by her brother.

The response to Qandeel Baloch's murder terrifies me

Sarah Malik

Sam Dastyari's invitation to Pauline Hanson to enjoy a Halal Snack Pack didn't clue her in to his Muslim background.

Like Sam, I am a non-practicing Muslim. Why is it hard to accept?

Ruby Hamad

Sara Gadalla was harassed on election day.

The hate Muslim women face every single day

Jenna Price
24m ago

That's me in the spotlight: people with a narcissistic personality disorder can be impossible to live with.

How to recognise a narcissist

Jane Brody

Zoe Saldana plays Uhura in <i>Star Trek Beyond</i>.

Zoe Saldana's message to female movie-goers

Jenny Noyes

The New York-based IT girl was the perfect fit for the label as they focus on the East Coast of the US.

How a simple idea made Aussie label The Daily Edited $15m

Amy Croffey

Prince George poses on his first day at the Westacre Montessori nursery school near Sandringham in Norfolk, England on ...

Prince George turns three: looking back at his cutest pictures

Brie Larson is all smiles in a custom-made Gucci gown at the 2016 Academy Awards

This is what Brie Larson looks like without a stylist

Mila Kunis attends the "Bad Moms" New York Premiere at Metrograph on July 18, 2016 in New York City.

Celebrity red carpet watch

Swedish YouTuber Josefin Lallakis put 100 layers of foundation on her face.

Weird new beauty trend: 100 layers of foundation

Mary Ward

Tony Robbins

Tony Robbins' unusual weight-loss advice

dog

In times of crisis dogs help heal

1h ago

Happy

5 scientific ways to make your brain happy

Staryu gets even easier to catch after a couple of pints.

Where you can eat, drink and catch Pokemon at the same time

Sharnee Rawson

Go-to dish: Iberico cebo jamon (leg) with pan con tomate (tomato bread).

Sydney's cosy new Spanish tapas bar boasts 5000 wines

Terry Durack

Dig in: Clam and saffron chowder.

This creamy clam chowder will warm your cockles

Neil Perry

holly maitland

Mum of three denied tubal ligation because she's 'too young'

Letitia Rowlands
15m ago

Leah Groth's floor compared to the writer's floor.

Husband asks wife why a wrapper is on the floor, mums respond

Ariane Beeston

The days of squeezing worms from a Vita-Weat are dead.

Eating Vita-Weat worms is generational. Now they're gone

Suzi Catchpole

When travelling, it's good to remember that there are some things you can't take photos of.

The 10 things you're not allowed to take photos of

Michael Gebicki

Snowboarder rides the powder snow at Falls Creek.

Does anyone really snowboard anymore?

Rachael Oakes-Ash

Emirates flying across the Tasman has more spare seats to New Zealand than rival carriers.

Unruly passengers: the real reason for air rage

COMMENT
34m ago

Lightning Broadband works by beaming a signal from a tall building to microwave dishes on the roof of each home.

Firm offers 100 Mbps internet without NBN

Adam Turner

On July 29 Windows 10 will cease to be a free upgrade for 7 and 8.1 users.

One week left for free Windows 10 download

Chris Jager

VHS

VCRs finally ejected as last company stops producing them

Jonah Engel Bromwich

aldi

ALDI's amazing Xbox One deal

Kotaku

Ciara Murphy and Cordelia Roberts posted their selfie to Facebook moments after they met.

The odds of meeting your 'stranger twin'

Bridie Smith

Subaru Outback v Volkswagen Passat Alltrack.

Subaru Outback v Passat Alltrack

Toby Hagon

BMW M5 Competition Edition.

New faster BMW M5 revealed

Greg Kable

Plush yet capable: the Mazda BT-50 Kuroi edition and the Toyota HiLux SR5.

Mazda BT-50 v Toyota HiLux

Sam Charlwood

The Captiva does not represent Holden's best work.

Road test: 2016 Holden Captiva LTZ

David McCowen

BMW has loosened the electric parameters with its new Competition derivative.

Tested: BMW's faster M3 and M4

Sam Charlwood

Tesla's plans go well beyond its groundbreaking Model S sports sedan.

Tesla plans new ute, small SUV

Dom Tripolone

Possible Tah: Jarryd Hayne playing for Fiji in the London Sevens.

ARU's warning to Jarryd Hayne

Georgina Robinson

Cool customer: Usain Bolt in London on Thursday.

Bolt ready for triple-triple charge

Oliver Brown

Parramatta Eels player Corey Norman arrives at the Downing Centre Court on drug charges on Wednesday morning.

Norman 'a good person' who made mistakes

1h ago

Andrew Webster

Is Farah treatment a new low?

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

Exit: Jeremy Tilse

Tilse and Carraro leave Waratahs

25m ago

Leaving Wanderland: Scott Jamieson looks set for a switch to Europe.

Scandinavian giants circle Wanderers star

Dominic Bossi
1h ago

Bruce Springsteen asked Ronald Reagan to stop using Born in USA.

NBA pulls All-Star game over HB2

Tim Bontemps

Russia and the Olympics

Russian track-and-field banned

Controversial: Corey Norman.

NRL bans and fines Eels star Norman

Chris Barrett

Old mates: Robbie Farah and Tiger-turned Dragon Benji Marshall.

Dragons eye unwanted Tiger Robbie Farah

Adrian Proszenko

Troubled past: Matthew Lodge during his brief NRL stint with the Tigers.

Bennett's secret meeting with Lodge

Adrian Proszenko

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