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Australian firms linked to multi-million-dollar international bribe claims

EXCLUSIVE
Nick McKenzie, Emmanuel Freudenthal, Michael Bachelard, Richard Baker
1 hr ago

Missing woman Karen Ristevski.

Karen Ristevski: Police 'search bushland'

BREAKING
Timna Jacks
48 mins ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Brent Harvey of the Kangaroos, not to be re-contracted for next season by the club, ...

Roo cull: Dumped Harvey yet to consider playing on next year

1 hr ago

Masters will close on or before December 11.

Fire sale: $500 million worth of hardware to go as Masters stores close

Patrick Hatch
53 mins ago

A photo of Sara Connor from her supporters in Byron Bay.

Bali cops find cards Aussie 'took to destroy evidence'

The latest plan for One St Kilda Junction will create two towers (26 and 10 storeys respectively) in St Kilda.

'Disastrous' St Kilda Junction tower given green light

1 hr ago

The 21-year-old arrived in Australia about a year ago on a working holiday.

Backpacker stabbing: Tributes flow for slain British victim

New Bunnings rival finalised after Woolies trading halt

1 hr ago

Hillary Clinton has an extra toe - why is no one investigating?

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

NBN leak: Political motivation denied as cops swoop

Former private school teacher jailed for four months for sex offences

1 hr ago

Geelong police 'went rogue' by cutting station hours in half

A man is pulled out of the rubble following an earthquake in Amatrice Italy.

Italy earthquake: Death toll climbs to 37

Live

Ricky Gervais at the world premiere of <i>David Brent: Life on the Road</i> in London.

Gervais hits rock bottom with cringeworthy performance

Sports bras are the Swiss army knives of women's undergarments.

The one item all girls should pack for an overseas holiday

Not getting enough sleep could be changing your brain, according to a European team of researchers.

How just one sleepless night could mess with your brain

1 hr ago

Jack Huston as Judah Ben-Hur in Paramount's <i>Ben-Hur</i>, which has flopped at the box office.

Ben-Hur review: Abridged remake of classic film an epic fail

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Earthquake devastates central Italy

A new report suggests owners of crumbling unit blocks in poor areas may miss out on the lion's share of apartment ...

Dobbing in a dodgy building developer just got easier ...

Egg. A boiled egg in an egg cup, on a saucer with a spoon. Epicure Ethical Foods feature. To be deep-etched by Imaging, ...

Can't boil an egg? Try steaming one instead

North Melbourne's cold-hearted cull

8:02PM

Private citizen crowdfunds to pay for FoI into ...

7:42PM

Manus Island workers suffered 'psychotic' episodes

7:35PM

Commuter Emily Day claims one ticket inspector said 'f--- you', while another called her 'self righteous'.

Homeless travellers feel 'victimised' by myki inspectors

Ralph the lamb kidnapped from animal park

1 hr ago

City to grind to a halt without new metro train tunnel: transport group

Matyas Babos, 79, has not been seen since Monday August 15.

Authorities still hope to find missing Yea man alive

The tram's passengers were assessed at the scene and there were no reported injuries.

Car and tram collide in Preston

Broede Carmody

The 76-year-old man war carjacked in Norlane at 2pm on Monday afternoon.

Elderly man carjacked in broad daylight in Geelong

ICR Property Group's proposed Sol Invictus Tower, a 60-level, 520-unit skyscraper earmarked for a 972 square metre ...

First solar-powered apartment skyscraper to rise in Melbourne

Batten down the hatches: Sydney will get a soaking on Wednesday night.

NSW floods: Man clung to tree before being washed away

Live
54 mins ago

Mrs Riggs' skeletal remains were found after a man began excavating the yard in preparation for building a retaining wall.

Skeletal remains dug up in yard, husband charged

QLD

The man was spotted during a routine jetski patrol by lifeguards.

Jet-skier dies after dramatic rescue effort

WA

Stephanie Scott.

Cleaner watched teacher before 'rape kit' killing

NSW

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says she suspects Nauru's decision is payback for her role in exposing abuse inside the Nauru ...

Nauru bans Sarah Hanson-Young from visiting refugees

EXCLUSIVE

Manus Island workers suffered 'psychotic' episodes

36 mins ago

Political motivation denied as Parliament swept in NBN probe

William Summer is launching an FOI request about the census outtage.

Private citizen crowdfunds to pay for FoI into census failure

28 mins ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

Shorten proposes $238m super compromise to Turnbull

James Massola

The ABC has formed a 'Foundation Parnership' with Swisse Wellness, the Victorian government and Monash University.

ABC slammed over sponsorship deal with vitamin giant

Ashley and Glenn Anderson-Buik in their Potts Point home. They have already married in Canada but are keen to see their ...

Labor toughens same-sex marriage plebiscite opposition

Notice the way she holds the handrail?

Hillary Clinton has an extra toe - why is no one investigating?

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Thai bomb squad officers examine the wreckage of a car after an explosion outside a hotel in Pattani province, southern ...

Twin bombs add to fears of escalating war

Lindsay Murdoch

A screen grab of damaged buildings.

Deaths reported as strong quake hits central Italy

BREAKING

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Japan PM says North Korea missile launch 'unforgivable'

The state government will regulate ride-sharing services.

Why should we pay for the taxi industry's refusal to adapt?

COMMENT
Madeline White

Tourists take photographs in Hosier Lane using the popular Selfie Stick. Photo by Greg Briggs

We love our gritty city laneways ... until they're too gritty

COMMENT
Meg Mundell

Country footy: a family affair.

Late in the season, I've realised why footy matters

COMMENT
Aubrey Perry

Property developer Craig Gore.

IOOF's My Adviser dealt with twice bankrupt developer

Sarah Danckert
53 mins ago

Masters will close on or before December 11.

Fire sale: Masters announces closing date

Patrick Hatch
53 mins ago

Coles milk is ocked at one of the company's supermarkets in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007. Wesfarmers ...

Wesfarmers profit: the three things that matter

Elizabeth Knight

Big four banks including Westpac closed more branches in the year to June.

Bank branch closures gather pace

Clancy Yeates

John McGrath steps down as CEO in 'challenging' market

Carolyn Cummins

ASX at standstill despite earnings flood

Jens Meyer

The end of Blackmores' golden run?

New Bunnings rival finalised as Home and Mitre 10 merge

Patrick Hatch
1 hr ago

The goal is to sort the dodgy developers from the honest operators and give properties and developers a rating based on ...

Developers asked to help expose dodgy operators

How big is too big for a TV?

Big screen televisions: just how big is actually too big?

If you thought fairy lights were for Christmas only, think again.

Eight ways to use fairy lights outside of the festive season

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: *For Domain Neighbourhoods page* A general view of Burgundy Street in Heidelberg on ...

Is this Melbourne's most well-balanced suburb?

John McGrath has stepped down as CEO of McGrath after 28 years in charge.

John McGrath steps down as real estate company CEO

Australia's east-west route is now graced by the world's best domestic business class seats.

East-west battle: which airline is the best for flying to Perth?

High Flyer
David Flynn

Model Shaun Birley finds bargains online.

22 everyday style habits of Australia's best-dressed men

Men's Style

Dr Colin Goldschmidt, the chief executive of Sonic Healthcare, which bumped its top line by 20 per cent and its bottom ...

Mixed bill of health for healthcare stocks this reporting season

Scott Phillips

Underemployment has increased most in sectors such as hospitality and retail.

The jobs market is softer than the official figures suggest

INSIGHT
Clancy Yeates

This vegetarian meal is ready in 30 minutes.

How to stand out in the meal delivery game

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

Steve Fanale and Johnny Timbs spotted a gap in the takeaway food home delivery market.

Second-wave disrupters kicking goals

Alexandra Cain

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12-year-old 'mini-Trump'

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Hillary Clinton opens pickle jar

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Aussie headed for Leeds deported

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Vigil for deaf man fatally shot

Beach Volleyball at Copacabana beach. 15th August 2016. Brazil, Rio de Janeiro Olympics 2016. Fairfaxmedia News Picture ...

Rio Olympics 2016 - Best of week 2 by Joe Armao

unreal

Season 1 & 2 of UnREAL, now streaming.

spaced

Spaced - starring Simon Pegg.

SMEG

Is this the perfect oven?

Advertiser Content

The take up of contactless payment options is accelerating at a rapid rate.

How to present choice to customers

Advertiser Content

Simon Bosch colour cartoon / illo / illustration / artwork.

'Flying' money bag

Context: Calls are mounting to stem the ...

How to attract high value customers

Advertiser

Ricky Gervais at the world premiere of <i>David Brent: Life on the Road</i> in London.

Gervais hits rock bottom with cringeworthy Brent feature

Jake Wilson

Trevor Noah has started his eight-show tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Trevor Noah hits our racial nerve in Australian show

Cameron Atfield

Asher Keddie returns as Nina Proudman in Offspring season 6.

It's the golden age of TV - if you're white: report

Karl Quinn

Apprentice assassin ... Maisie Williams as Arya Stark in season six.

'Nothing will prepare you': GoT season 7 script amazes Arya

Linda Morris

<i>Tanna</i> is told through the eyes of Wawa.

Screen Australia backs stunning romance Tanna for Oscar

Linda Morris

Two members of the Palace Cinemas team Gina Rubiano and Alex Moir at the site of the proposed multiplex cinema complex ...

Palace's bold plan to build a 14-screen cinema in Sydney

EXCLUSIVE
Garry Maddox

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence ranked world's highest-paid actress again

Patti Smith is heading Byron Bay Bluesfest where she will perform <i>Horses</i>.

Patti Smith and Buddy Guy to headline Bluesfest 2017

Ebony Bowden

Jack Huston as Judah Ben-Hur in Paramount's <i>Ben-Hur</i>, which has flopped at the box office.

Epic fail? Abridged remake of Ben-Hur a pointless exercise

Review

Matthew McConaughey as Newt.

Free State of Jones review: civil war film lacks action and depth

Juliette Binoche in the film Endless Night.

Review: Endless Night offers cold comfort for viewers

Paul Byrnes

Sexting can fire up relationships.

In defence of sexting

Andie Fox

Alicia Keys

Why Alicia Keys isn't wearing makeup on The Voice

Elahe Izadi

The #MermaidThighs hashtag has surfaced on Instagram.

#MermaidThighs: three-years-too-late sequel to thigh gap

Mary Ward

Courteney Cox attends the Ivor Novello Awards 2016 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 19, 2016 in London, England.

Courteney Cox says she 'regrets' cosmetic procedures

Mary Ward

Is the secret fix to a troubled relationship just a bit of space?

Can living apart bring a couple back together?

Lucy Mangan

"Watching friends 'couple off' as I remained somewhere in the middle sometimes spurred a light form of jealousy."

I have plenty of friends, but no best friend

Leah Fessler

Follow these tips to create the perfect zone for meditating.

Set up an inspired space for meditation at home

Belinda Crestani - Houzz

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Models showcase designs by Oscar de la Renta during the Myer Spring 16 Fashion Launch at ...

Why Myer is throwing around the 'f' word for spring

Melissa Singer

Vulnerability

The power within vulnerability

Dr Tim Sharp

Icebergs

The best pools to get summer-ready

Benjamen Judd

DIY cereal

DIY cereal clusters with goji berries and quinoa

Zoe Bingley-Pullin

Neil Perry's goat's cheese and truffled celeriac lasagne.

Lasagne recipes: 7 hacks to reboot your favourite Italian dish

Franki Hobson

Amsterdam-based Colette Dike of Food Deco makes pretty avocado roses.

What's hot: avo roses, watermelon jellies and talking sausages

Sofia Levin

Cannoli stuffed with ricotta and dipped in pistachio is a Sicilian dessert staple.

A bluffer's guide to regional Italian and where to try it in Melbourne

Gemima Cody

UNUSUAL CELEB BABY NAMES: Jamie and Jools Oliver welcomed their fifth baby. a son, on August 7.

Jamie and Jools Oliver reveal 'hippy' name of fifth baby

Staff writers

Jessica Dicks with her daughter Alie.

Young mum paralysed trying to save daughters from falling tree

Lindsey Bever

Charlie Capen: "It narrows our place and our contribution."

Dad's message to every father who's ever been called a 'babysitter'

Cat Rodie

You don't have to travel far from home to have an amazing adventure.

8 of the most amazing adventures you don't have to travel far for

Ben Groundwater

Sports bras are the Swiss army knives of women's undergarments.

The one item all girls should pack for an overseas holiday

Sarah Theeboom

St.Basil Cathedral at Red Square in Moscow from top of the Ritz-Carlton hotel.

How to have a $1,000 day in this amazing European city for $100

1 hr ago

The supposed new PS4 that appeared online.

Unannounced slim PS4 appears in online video

Luke Plunkett

Busy households stuck on slow broadband need to find ways to keep bandwidth hogs in check until the NBN reaches them.

How to stop household bandwidth hogs

COMMENT
Adam Turner

Ashley Madison made up some of the security credentials displayed on its site.

How Ashley Madison's security fell short: watchdogs

wi-fi

10 ways to boost your home Wi-Fi

Lifehacker

overcooked

Co-op cooking game like Ramsay on steroids

Tim Biggs

Ford Falcon FG MkII ute.

What used ute should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Tesla says its latest Model S is the quickest production car on sale.

Tesla reveals 'world's quickest car'

David McCowen

The Megane RS won plenty of fans with its blend of performance and style.

Renault calls time on Megane RS

David McCowen

Mercedes-Benz debuted its new Maybach Vision 6 concept at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Is this the world's best car show?

Andrew MacLean

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA.

Mercedes reveal new CLA prices

Dom Tripolone

2016 Great Wall Steed goes on sale locally from September 2016.

Great Wall's new ute arrives

David McCowen

North Melbourne's Brent Boomer Harvey at training after being told he won't be offered a contract next year at Arden Street.

Roos' retirement plan brave or foolish?

COMMENT
Rohan Connolly
1 hr ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Brent Harvey of the Kangaroos, not to be re-contracted for next season by the club, ...

Harvey yet to consider playing on

Emma Quayle
1 hr ago

Ahmed Saad sees the Essendon crisis as a great opportunity.

Saints, Sandy to become one in the VFL

Caroline Wilson
7 mins ago

Alex Rance and his business partners in his new school, The Academy: Luke Surace and Casey Helman.

School's in for Alex Rance

Emma Quayle

Howlett of the Bombers gets a handball away against the Suns.

Essendon sign another banned Bomber

Confirmed retirement: Dane Swan.

'That's a wrap'. Swan reunites Eddie, Mick and Bucks

The Brisbane Lions might be forced to consider a very difficult decision involving skipper Tom Rockliff.

Lions might be wise to cut Rockliff

COMMENT
Andrew Stafford

No contract: Drew Petrie and Brent Harvey.

North cut Harvey, Petrie, Dal Santo and Firrito

Larissa Nicholson

Harvey at training on Wednesday.

North Melbourne's cold-hearted cull

COMMENT
Caroline Wilson
9 mins ago

Injured again: Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Kokkinakis to miss US Open, Davis Cup in doubt

Linda Pearce

Untouchable: Kelly Slater in action in Tahiti.

Slater scores perfect heat in Tahiti

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