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Metro line

New metro line Sydney's next big transport project

EXCLUSIVE
Jacob Saulwick
43 mins ago

NSW Premier Mike Baird holds a doorstop outside his office in Sydney. Photo by Edwina Pickles. Taken on 2016.

Baird warned of 'real threat' to Sydney waterfront

EXCLUSIVE
Deborah Snow

Kim Jong-un has had dozens of top officials executed in a "reign of terror".

North Korea executes top official for 'disrespectful' posture

1 hr ago

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Hanson and Abbott kiss and make up in bizarre staged video

Latika Bourke
4 mins ago

Donald Trump, 2016 Republican presidential nominee, right, and Enrique Pena Nieto, Mexico's president, walk on stage for ...

'We did discuss the wall': Trump meets with Mexican president

1 hr ago

The five new vehicles were revealed at the company's Port Melbourne headquarters on Wednesday.

Holden goes from bogan to Claudia Karvan as it overhauls image

Mark Hawthorne

Accused drug mules' #dumbanddumber world tour on Instagram

Chance of sharemarket crash is rising. What should you do?

Patrick Commins

Brazil's senate votes to impeach President Dilma Rousseff

Simon Romero

Tears, song and history in lower house moment

Michael Gordon

For Insta-love or money? Kardashians are blurring the lines

Credit where it's due: Leah Doyle.

Leah Doyle's 'ridiculous' charges for credit card use

Lucy Cormack
51 mins ago

Senator Jacqui Lambie, with her "Kardashian hair" and Senator Derryn Hinch arrive for the Midwinter Ball.

'Jerryn' turns heads at Canberra's Midwinter Ball

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 31: Johanna Konta of the United Kingdom is tended to by the trainer against Tsvetana Pironkova of ...

Tennis star collapses before miracle US Open win

55 mins ago

Runners and other athletes can use caffeine to their advantage.

The 'crisis' that could kill off coffee

18 mins ago

Target batgirl shirt

Target pulls 'sexist' t-shirt from stores after social media storm

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Cycling BBC presenter cops a kicking in violent road rage

George Bailey.

Live: Aussie blasts Australia into dominant position

Read this before you book your next flight

Hanson and Abbott kiss and make up in bizarre ...

8:09AM

Revealed: new metro between Sydney CBD and ...

7:30AM

Leah's 'ridiculous' credit card surcharges

7:22AM

Pauline Lockie's house in St Peters is being compulsorily acquired to make way for WestConnex.

Sydney's infrastructure projects cost 1713 families their homes

Sean Nicholls

'Chasing Facebook likes': Agency's $524,000 social media spend

Jacob Saulwick

Fewer buses to travel into Sydney CBD during peak hours

The Erickson Aircrane battles a blaze in Victoria: another busy season awaits.

What winter has done to summer's bushfire risk

Peter Hannam

MK sex abuse/death inquest. Photo Facebook

'No vacancies' for girl who was used and abused, inquest hears

Cannabis plants allegedly found by police in a property in Elands, north-west of Taree.

Young children found on farm with elaborate cannabis set-up

Sydneysiders are the more tolerant of long commutes than anywhere else in Australia.

Lengthy closure of Sydney train line a 'necessary evil'

Paul Mullett told the court he believed Victoria Police had put him under surveillance as early as December 2006.

Paul Mullett loses multimillion-dollar malice claim

BREAKING

A police presence outside Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Kalgoorlie riots: accused faces court over teen's death

WA

Allison Baden-Clay died in 2012.

'Relief and elation' for Allison's family after High Court ruling

QLD

The fact-finding mission was designed to scrutinise the Nauru detention centre.

'Deeply undemocratic': Danish MPs banned from visiting Nauru

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (left) encourages US politicians to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.

Obama invite puts pressure on Turnbull

Nicole Hasham

The Pulse Live from Parliament House

Live
Michael Koziol

Pyne and the art of talking through his (paper) hat

Tony Wright

Senator Sam Dastyari (left) and Bill Shorten.

'Is Dastyari fit to be an MP?': Pressure builds over China money

Graduation day.

'Bigger not better': Uni of Sydney proposes ATAR overhaul

Eric Abetz

Eric Abetz tackles journalist questions during interview

Treasurer Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull were reportedly overruled in cabinet.

Turnbull and Morrison rolled by cabinet on negative gearing

Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shake hands after a joint statement ...

Donald Trump goes to Mexico, the land of 'rapists and criminals'

1 hr ago

Kim Jong-un has had dozens of top officials executed in a "reign of terror".

North Korea executes top official for 'disrespect'

1 hr ago

BRASILIA, BRAZIL - AUGUST 29: Suspended President Dilma Rousseff sits during a question from a Senator on the Senate ...

Brazil's senate votes to impeach President Dilma Rousseff

Simon Romero

A migrant from Eritrea grabs a dinghy after jumping into the water from a crowded wooden boat.

The lost and nameless dead of the Mediterranean

Nick Miller

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison issued a dire warning on federal finances last week.

'Taxed-nots': Treasurer's attack on the old

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

A dad who enjoyed reading to his children might like the favour returned for Father's Day.

What Dad really wants for Father's Day ... but is too afraid to tell you

COMMENT
Alan Stokes

Former minister Chris Hartcher faces potential larceny charges.

How to clean up politics

COMMENT
John Hewson

Thanks goodness winter is O-V-E-R.

How to get your home ready for spring

Pauline Morrissey

The Block 2016: Judge Darren Palmer

Block judge Darren Palmer's top tips and tricks for your home

Amber Creswell Bell
22 mins ago

Kitchen Spy - wide and vertical portraits of Matt Shirvington in his kitchen along with deep etchable shots of food, ...

Matt Shirvington scores $4.2 million on his Mosman home

Lucy Macken

A new product could help Australian's better manage their power usage and reduce their bills.

This new system could help you beat your electricity bill

Nicole Frost

Nails have been around for millennia and aren't going anywhere soon.

Surprising truth about one of the most humble household tools

Ray Sparvell

One thing has changed about the modern man's grooming routine

Grooming

B&O Beoplay H8 headphones.

The latest new headphones combining sound and style

Handsome Things

Higher returns can be found, if you're prepared to take on additional risk. Illustration: Karl Hilzinger

Seven investment ideas for high returns in a low-growth world

John Collett

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New bank notes give you a feel for money

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Emma Lovell might change flying forever.

You can forget about crying babies on flights

Alexandra Cain

St Paul's School has tapped into an innovation mindset by starting an Entrepreneurs Club.

Should your child's school be teaching this?

Christine D'Mello

Video duration: 00:53

Trump discusses border wall with Mexico

30 mins ago

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Pauline Hanson and Tony Abbott's awkward video

1 hr ago

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Aussies win one-day series

1 hr ago

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First US flight since 1959 lands in Cuba

1 hr ago

Jonas jumps into the water of the Walensee lake near Murg, Switzerland, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (Gian ...

Photos from around the world

stan

Burnt - Starring Hollywood heart-throb Bradley Cooper.

Power

Power Season 3, fast tracked every Monday

AGNSW

Watch Cate Blanchett recite manifestos

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Louise Hearman and her Archibald Prize 2016 winning portrait of Barry Humphries ? Art Gallery of NSW

See the Archibald finalists at AGNSW

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LIU

Insurance in a changing market

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'This is really below the intellectual quotient of the conversation that Australia should be having,': Henry Rollins ...

Why Henry Rollins is so right with marriage equality plea

Michael Lallo

Kenzo perfume ad directed by Spike Jonze and featuring Margaret Qualley

Is this the best perfume ad of all time? Spike Jonze weaves some magic

Lenny Ann Low

Selena Gomez was forced to put her career on hold when the diagnosis of lupus was made.

Stricken Selena Gomez forced to take a career break

Reuters

Who's your daddy? Could it be Snoke?

Who's your daddy? Star Wars fans in a frenzy over Snoke rumour

Michael Idato

Andy John

Married at First Sight's gay couple stung by attacks

Karl Quinn

Then and now ... Peter Ostrum, right, and as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

'It's kind of like losing a parent' says Wonka child star

Michael Idato

Queen of the night ... Beyonce accepts the award for Video of the Year for Lemonade.

Five MTV Video Music Awards moments you should know about

Nick Galvin

Shane Brennan is putting $1 million into a program to help develop local screenwriters.

The man who is paying $1 million to fix Australian TV

Karl Quinn

Dev Patel, who nails an Australian accent in the upcoming Lion, is starring in a film about the Mumbai terror attacks.

Dev Patel to star in Australian film about Indian terrorist attacks

Garry Maddox

Frances Morris applied for the role of Tate Modern boss because “I just thought I don’t want to work for another director”.

Tate Modern's Frances Morris on why the art world is a boys' club

Andrew Taylor

Shhh: Story of Sydney Opera House to get the silent treatment

Elissa Blake

Senator Jacqui Lambie, with her "Kardashian hair" and Senator Derryn Hinch arrive for the Midwinter Ball.

'Jerryn' turns heads at Canberra's Midwinter Ball

Jenna Clarke

Players line up for the cameras before the women's exhibition match played in June.

Seven common excuses for giving women a raw deal

Erin Riley

Clem Ford.

Giving birth was not what I expected

Clementine Ford

Jo Stanley: A letter to my 13-year-old self

Jo Stanley

UK musician Kate Nash calls out sexist record store.

Singer Kate Nash calls out ridiculously sexist sign at music store

Rob Moran

"We all want to be the best parents we can, but we need to look at our definition of success," writes Kasey Edwards.

Since when did over-scheduling kids become a sign of good parenting?

Kasey Edwards

Nobody told me that childbirth could be glorious

Jenna Price

There was an upside to wearing the same pair of shoes for a year.

What I learned after wearing the same pair of shoes for a year

Renée Turner

father's day

9 healthier gifts to give dad this Father's Day

Benjamen Judd

Man watching movies in the house

Six ways to keep moving while you watch TV

Paula Goodyer

A woman embracing her man with engagement ring on hand.

In relationships, do opposites truly attract?

Jo Hartley

Smoking is perfect for salmon, but also for a whole range of meats and even cheeses and seasonal fruits.

Turn up the heat - here is our expert's guide to smoking food

Andrew Richardson

Fratelli Paradiso at Potts Point.

Which Sydney restaurant is going to open in Tokyo next?

Scott Bolles

Soft serve and chips from Devon on Danks.

Where will Devon on Danks open its new katsu sandwich shop?

Scott Bolles

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Rain knows pi up to 460 places - and he's only five

Jo Hartley

Kimberly Jones: "In what world is it acceptable to call out and embarrass a child over THIS outfit?"

School shames 11-year-old girl for wearing leggings

Cat Rodie

Finding time without the kids for quality time with your partner.

10 creative ways parents find time for sex after kids

Ariane Beeston

THAI’s first A350 XWB jetliner has 321 seats configured in a premium two-class layout, including 32 in THAI’s Royal Silk ...

Thai Airways' first Airbus A350 to fly Australia route

Michael Gebicki

Smiles could mean anything in Thailand.

The 15 things Australians are doing wrong in Southeast Asia

Ben Groundwater

Virgin Australia's new 'Economy Space+' seats take off

Craig Platt

Samsung has announced its new Gear S3 smartwatch line ahead of IFA in Berlin.

Samsung unveils Gear S3 smartwatches

1 hr ago

Scientists a step closer to bionic brain

Bridie Smith

One-Punch Man is one of the latest anime shows to gain popularity in the West.

How Australia's free Netflix of anime is broadening horizons

Tim Biggs

Alien life? Scientists detect 'strong signals'

Bridie Smith

Tim Cook's Apple is poaching employees from other companies, sometimes leading to those companies no longer existing.

What to expect from Apple's event next week

Hayley Tsukayama

Alpine Vision concept

How much will new Alpine cost?

David McCowen

The new Skoda Kodiaq is set to make its debut on September 1 in Berlin.

Skoda Kodiaq interior revealed

Dom Tripolone

2016 BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition.

BMW i8 special edition revealed

Dom Tripolone

Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell.

Oz's first hydrogen-powered fleet

Andrew MacLean

Citroen's futuristic coupe revealed

Dom Tripolone

Porsche has previously previewed a wagon variant at the 2012 Paris motor show with its Panamera Sport Turismo concept.

Porsche Panamera wagon likely

Stephen Corby

Moving on: Shaun Lane in action for the Bulldogs in 2015.

Sea Eagles sign Warriors forward

Adrian Proszenko

Waiting game: Blake Green of the Storm will decide his playing future after finals.

Storm wait on Green but re-sign five others

Roy Ward

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Lance Franklin of the Swans celebrates kicking a goal with Ben McGlynn of the Swans ...

NRL gives up stadium to AFL over Sydney final

Roy Masters

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