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Brazil's Adrian Baches, top, reacts to a goal against Australia during a preliminary men's water polo match at the 2016 ...

Aussie water polo captain calls own team 'a little bit soft'

47m ago

Reliable: The Opals were forced to turn to Liz Cambage to keep them in the game against Brazil.

Opals stand tall in face of home ground advantage

Malcolm Knox
45m ago

Archer Taylor Worth takes aim on the way to bronze on day one at the Rio Olympics

Bronze-tipped arrows put Australia on target with first Rio medal

Medals	G	S	B	Total
1.AUS	2	0	1	3
2.HUN	2	0	0	2
3.USA	1	4	0	5
4.KOR	1	1	0	2
Full Medal Tally

Winner: Australia's Mack Horton smiles after taking out gold in the final of the men's 400m freestyle.

Horton brings home first gold, beats Chinese rival

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Aidan Smith, 16, died after being stabbed at a party in Ryde on Sunday.

Sydney teenager stabbed to death at 18th birthday party

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John O'Brien and Michelle Minehan are now in a relationship after they connected following the Rozelle tragedy.

John left for an hour. When he returned, his wife and baby were dead

'Populist whinge': Morrison's plea to leave banks alone

Samir Ait Said of France broke his leg while competing on the vault during the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Team ...

Graphic images: Gymnast's leg snaps in horror landing

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Just two UNSW students punished for offensive bus chant

'Highly intelligent' Hanson will hold the party together: Senator

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Loud explosion heard at finish line of cycle race

Perfect storm for seniors: Is $1 million enough to retire on?

'Killer-for-hire' gunned down crown witness in his garage

Australia's Emma McKeon, Brittany Elmslie and Bronte Campbell celebrate as Cate Campbell, bottom, finishes the women's ...

Aussies smash the world record to take out gold

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Samantha Armytage said she had to 'Google' Haussegger to find out who she was.

'Paps hiding in the bushes': Sam's frustration at new photos

Spain's Miguel Duran Navia cries after tumbling into the pool before his heat

Teary Spaniard gets second chance after false start

Perform or perish: Sam Moa is in danger of not being resigned by the Roosters.

Perform or perish: Moa's ultimatum from Roosters

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The Edwardian S-curve corset was designed to shrink the waist and emphasise the backside. Ouch!

Suffering for beauty: Corsets, tape worms and lead foundation

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World's largest science experiment now open to Sydney public

The best way to warm up before you run

Seven delicious desserts that are actually easy to make

Teen dies, six injured in Ryde stabbing

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Rabbitohs turned corner: Inglis

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Two Belgian police attacked with machete in Charleroi

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Live above Sydney in this incredible penthouse

New strata laws will encourage absentee owners to take part in annual general meetings.

On the hunt for an app that puts owners in charge

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: The no name successful bidders. Property auction at 29/16-18 Eastbourne Road, Darling ...

North shore buyers being tempted to cross the bridge

Building a million-dollar home from scratch

Powderfinger singer Bernard Fanning moves to Byron Bay

Champions: Australia's 4x100m freestyle relay gold medal winners after their world record swim.

Australia's women smash world record to take relay gold

6m ago

Horton sees off arch-rival to win gold in 400m freestyle

14m ago

Heartbreaker: Kyah Simon competes with German captain Saskia Bartusiak, who drove home the equaliser

Matildas blow chance to beat Germany after late equaliser

Italy's Adrian Carambula serves during the opening men's beach volleyball game on Copacabana Beach.

'They call me Mr Skyball': Star's incredible 30-metre serve

Heartbreak for Hockeyroos as Brits seal opening victory

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Porte out of Olympics after breaking shoulder on treacherous roads

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USA basketball stars storm past China in Rio romp

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Video referrals saves Kookaburras from embarrassing draw

Michael Gleeson

The 10 jobs almost nobody does

Cassandra Morgan

'Fastest he's ever paddled': trapped kayaker rescued after crocodile attack

Terror raids in Braybrook this afternoon.

Arrest made following Melbourne terror raids

Researchers have found the technique does not harm early embryonic development.

IVF clinics caught flouting ban on payments to donors

A gas rig in the Timor Sea - is the Great Australian Bight next?

BP plans to drill in Great Australian Bight marine reserve

Hanson is 'highly intelligent', colleague says

Nicole Hasham
1h ago

Large Senate crossbench puts Turnbull's tax plan in doubt

Matthew Knott

Power behind One Nation's throne

Damien Murphy

Not an identity document, but the census will help the bureau keep track

Turnbull's best chances for stable credible government will come from dealing with Labor.

Turnbull's best chance for a stable government

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Mark Kenny

It is feared the surge of cyber attacks may lead to sabotage, manipulation of information and even blackmail of ...

Strengthening our cyber defences

David Wroe

Malcolm Turnbull will be keen to share the spotlight with US President Barack Obama.

Turnbull to attend UN summit – guess who will be there too

COMMENT
Daniel Flitton

A maternity hospital in northern Syria was bombed last month.

Deadly air strike on Syrian hospital kills 10

Syrian protesters in Geneva demonstrate against the bombing of Aleppo.

Rebels say Aleppo siege broken, but others deny claim

Lisa Barrington
36m ago

A woman lights a candle as she prays for the atomic bomb victims in front of the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace ...

Hiroshima marks 71st anniversary of atomic bomb

Police forces clear police tape off at Russell Square in London.

London knife attack accused to face court

Single-unit accommodation better suits the needs of women escaping domestic violence.

Women's refuges need reinvention

Whole election campaigns have been fought on the noble assumption that governments have something to do with interest rates.

Never believe anything anyone tells you about interest rates

COMMENT
Annabel Crabb

Final fling: Guitarist Angus Young, the only original AC/DC member left in the band.

AC/DC: you have to go out with a bang in Sydney

COMMENT
Peter FitzSimons

A Woolworths truck is parked outside a Coles Supermarket as competition in supermarket supremacy heats up

Supermarket wars are gaining traction

Carolyn Cummins

Police at the Warana beach where Steve Halgryn was found.

Death in paradise: ASIC asleep to Ponzi scheme

Sarah Danckert

Wages battle breaks out at Crown Casino

Nick Toscano

Not all super funds are looking after their members. Illustration: Matt Davidson

Devils are in the detail in super life insurance

Adele Ferguson

Why the official interest rate is at a new low

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

'Piggies' need to go to a royal commission

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Pankaj and Radhika Oswal catch a break in legal stoush

Sarah Danckert

How Australia's worst airline turned itself around

Patrick Hatch

A couple of shiny Lamborghinis are the perfect accompaniment for a Japanese road trip.

I had the best job in the world, but now I'm giving it away

Steve Colquhoun

Not sure which tone you want to omit your marvelous character from for evening drinks? Well, Thom Browne has thought of ...

Blazers of glory: 15 jackets to take you from drab to dashing

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Louise Edmonds

NEWS: Four Leaf Clover found by 8 yr old Jasper Coverdale at Glenfyne.
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How much of a role does luck play in success and investing?

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Generic Melbourne public transport image, 2016. Photograph by Chris Hopkins

Here's how to get the most bang for your public transport buck

Alex Kidman

Fashion boss Grace Dlabik says only a small business gives her the freedom to adapt to her industry.

How small business affects women's finances

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

Hillary Clinton's campaign is focusing on her empathy for women, minorities and children.

Empathy: why we should all strive for it

James Adonis

Right-wing terror raids across Victoria

SUN HERALD. Portrait of Gigi Anne (stage name) who is competing in Miss Grand Pinup Australia National Grand Finale on ...

Behind the scenes at 'Miss Pinup Australia'

South Sydney Rabbitohs go close against Melbourne

Swans too good for Port Adelaide at the SCG

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Cartoons by Alan Moir

The Circus - It's the US election like you've never seen it before.

'UnREAL - "Best TV show of 2016 so far" - TV Guide Magazine.

Five ways to attract high value customers

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Film montages from an Australian luminary

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The role of strata committees

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Harley Quinn is everything that's wrong with female superheroes

Karl Quinn

From Disney princess to sexy siren: Selena Gomez performs live on stage during her Revival Tour in Singapore last month.

A tired Selena Gomez hits Australia with missing vocals

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Party with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis by all means but they are serious about Black Lives Matter too. Pictured performing ...

That was one sweet doughnut throw by Macklemore in Sydney

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More than 40 have been injured after a railing collapsed during Snoop Dogg concert in New Jersey.

Railing collapse leaves dozens injured at Snoop Dogg concert

Kate Aubusson
1h ago

Gurrumul was named artist of the year for the first consecutive time at the NIMAs.

Gurrumul leaves hospital to accept Indigenous music award

Debbie Cuthbertson

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Bernard Fanning on the 'Finger, Facebook and the future

Barry Divola

Peter Wall holding his and and Tony Ansell's score of the old theme music for ABC News.

Changing their tune: ABC news theme update back on agenda

Matthew Knott

How Harley Quinn became queen of the comic book anti-heroes

The mind-bending King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard will take you on a fabulous trip during their live show.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: Trippy night to remember

Bernard Zuel

Norman Carter's 1936 portrait of Howard Hinton (detail shown) will be exhibited at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery.

Mystery lingers over one of Australia's greatest art collectors

Andrew Taylor

Jennifer Saunders as "Edina" and Joanna Lumley as "Patsy" in the film ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE. Photo by David ...

What's on in Sydney: 20 things to hear, see and do this weekend

Members of team Brazil wave as they walk in the arena during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de ...

Opening Ceremony best and worst dressed

Jenna Clarke and Mary Ward

Renee Zellweger at the Austin Music Awards, March 16, 2016.

Renee Zellweger denies plastic surgery in Aniston-style essay

Mary Ward

Roxy Jacenko continues to polarise public opinion after making her private life so public.

Roxy Jacenko gives away the ultimate media freebie

Andrew Hornery

And here Beyonce is at the past three Met Galas. All Givenchy, natch.

The celebrities designers refused to dress

City2Surf Ambassador Sylvia Jeffreys is training hard for the big race.

How Sylvia Jeffreys is preparing for her upcoming wedding

"My dad's all sorts of awesome!" Twitter users counter hate with love.

Indigenous dads' powerful response to hateful Bill Leak cartoon

Jenny Noyes
1h ago

A message to Australia's oldest mum

Michelle Fincke

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: Jared Leto attends the European Premiere of "Suicide Squad" at Odeon Leicester Square on ...

The celebrities who give zero f--ks on the red carpet

No Holds Barred

Jenna Price is sick of dogs (and their owners) that have no concept of personal space.

Sorry, but I can't stand your dogs

Jenna Price

THE BAD: Dascha Polanco is so gorgeous, and so delightfully talented on <i>OITNB</i>, that I'm loathed to slate her… but ...

Designers refused to dress these stars. Now they're sorry

For women, the chin up is an elusive but worthwhile goal

James Fell

Tim Robards: How to get a body like The Bach

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Plant protein is better for you than meat, new study finds

Sarah Berry

Is mutton making a comeback?

Callan Boys

The puffy, scorchy pizza Margherita is the go-to dish.

Is The Newport as good in winter?

Terry Durack

Cho Cho San's Miso Ocean Trout With Celery Salad and Brown Rice

Cho Cho San's miso trout, ingredients and recipe delivered

Four easy steps to being a grown-up online

Johanna Poole

No need for parents to fret about their 'regular' picky eater.

Severe picky eating linked to psychiatric problems, finds study

Cat Rodie

We are separated but I let my husband live with us on weekends

Jaimie Seaton

To have the best travel experiences, you sometimes need to follow divine instructions.

The ten rules every traveller needs to follow

Travel Tips

'The captain won't take off with these seats occupied'

Letters

Not everything you've heard about travelling in Europe is true.

The eight things you need to know before travelling in Europe

David Whitley

Unlike its bulkier brother, the Xbox One S can operate horizontally or, with the help of an included stand, vertically.

Review: Xbox One loses weight, adds 4K, HDR

Tim Biggs

Apple offers big rewards for spotting bugs

Jim Finkle

Seven's multi-channel Olympics coverage means Australian viewers will get to see more than Aussies swimming laps of the ...

Seven's Olympics streaming finally puts viewers in control

COMMENT
Adam Turner

New York to ban registered sex offenders from playing Pokemon Go.

Niantic explains Pokemon GO changes

Kotaku

Facebook's algorithm is taking notice of sites that use misleading or distorted headlines in their posts.

Facebook to punish clickbait publishers

Powerhouse: the Tesla Model S P90D can reach 100km/h in a claimed 2.8 seconds.

Which car would win a 100m sprint?

Dom Tripolone

Corey Burdick lost his eye when his Takata airbag exploded.

The human face of the Takata scandal

Stephen Ottley

New Holden Colorado development vehicle.

Behind the scenes: Holden's future

Sam Charlwood

Aston Martin DB11 Launch.
Siena, Italy.
July 2016.
Photo: Drew Gibson

2017 Aston Martin DB11.

James Bond's new car reviewed

Andrew MacLean

Nissan revives Bladeglider

Stephen Ottley

New Mercedes C300 Coupe reviewed

Stephen Ottley

Champions: Vaea Fifita, right, and Julian Savea celebrate.

Hurricanes show winning beats style in New Zealand

Paul Cully
1h ago

New horizon: Things are looking up for the Parramatta Eels.

Eels move on from Hayne, off-field dramas

Adrian Proszenko

Swans midfield not the best in AFL: Hannebery

James Buckley
26m ago

Socceroos star Tim Cahill has been photographed at MLS club New York City.

Cahill-Melbourne City announcement close: reports

We're given 'nothing as a footy club': Leppitsch

Ashley Porter
22m ago

Gearing up for his Titans debut: Jarryd Hayne.

New Titan Hayne in best shape ever, says trainer

Adrian Proszenko

Through to the ATP Atlanta Final: Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios through to Atlanta ATP final

Close, but no cigar: Aaron Gray looks for a gap in the Storm defence.

Cam Smith breaks Souths' hearts

Rabbitohs turned corner: Inglis

14m ago

Roosters tell Moa to perform or perish

Steve Zemek
1h ago

Injured: Canberra Raiders five-eighth Blake Austin was hurt while scoring a solo try in the second half.

Impressive Raiders in Sharks ambush

Jon Tuxworth