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The fatal blaze in a Bankstown apartment block in September 2012.

The terrifying report on Sydney apartment fires

EXCLUSIVE
James Robertson
1 hr ago

Australia prime minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during the Summit for Refugees and Migrants at U.N. headquarters, ...

PM's New York pledge: Send Central American refugees to Australia

Mark Kenny

Belle Gibson

Internal memos reveal Penguin was warned on Belle Gibson con

EXCLUSIVE

Hard to love: GWS have moved from their initial Blacktown base to Homebush and play three premiership games a season in ...

This is why the Giants are not Sydney's team

COMMENT
Roy Masters

All UN aid convoys have been suspended after an air strike on Monday.

UN suspends all aid convoys after 'obscene' attack

Australian internet users are downloading like crazy.

'600 movies a minute': New 5G network to be a 'giant leap' for Australia

Government's radical plan to shake-up super to save $1.5b

EXCLUSIVE
Peter Martin

Sydny Uni row escalates amid claims of unlawful conduct

Before Dane's death, another man picked up his phone, court hears

Uber driver charged with sexual assault of passenger

Rachel Olding

New arrests in Bastille Day truck terror attack investigation

Sufi, 5, fell on two concrete stairs and hit his head on a nearby pole.

'We dropped our son off at preschool and he never came home'

Melissa Cunningham

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have given a rare joint interview to US breakfast show <i>Today</i>.

Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt: reports

5 mins ago

The 1996 murder of JonBenet Ramsey has never been solved.

Did a child kill JonBenet Ramsey?

1 hr ago

Greg Bird and Laurie Daley during
2015 NSW Blues origin squad training in camp today at Coffs Harbour .
Please check ...

Bird's career in the balance again after alleged incident

NSW kids are healthier than they have ever been in decades, a new report shows.

It's okay to take baby steps when it comes to kids' nutrition

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John Oliver clashes with Network Ten reporter at Emmys

Danger man : Ben Barba.

The Sharks might just have timed their run to perfection

Envy

'Envious' may be the most common personality type

'Totally ineffectual': the terrifying report on ...

12:01AM

Did a child kill JonBenet Ramsey?

11:30PM

New technology discovers the secrets of a lost ...

10:53PM

Exclusive first look at SMH stories

Senator Pauline Hanson delivers her maiden speech.

'We will not sit back': NSW upper house on Hanson speech

Sean Nicholls

Sydney's new pedestrian tunnel open to commuters

The $560-a-year saving you're missing out on by staying put

Esther Han

Ryan Foster, 26, is believed to have slipped and fallen to his death on Careel Headland Reserve.

Popular surfer 'Rizza' killed in Sydney cliff fall

Fire engulfs the bus on the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Thursday night.

Likely cause of Harbour Bridge bus fire revealed

Matt O'Sullivan

Councils absorbing new territory, as seen here, will need to standardise employment awards and decades of idiosyncratic ...

Baird government's smattering of victories in merger battles

Jacob Saulwick

paramedic and APA delegate John McCormack said NSW Ambulance exacerbated his PTSD with relentless harassing phone calls.

How a paramedic was tipped over the edge

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Family forced into hiding over chiropractor kill plot

Yet another safety issue has arisen at the new hospital.

Ceiling collapses at new children's hospital

The new roof above the latest expanson at Chadstone

The Aussie shopping centre where you'll be able to sleep

The long-running investigation into the slaying of the schoolgirl may be drawing to a close.

Schoolgirl's foster father facing murder charge

UPDATED

Australia prime minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during the Summit for Refugees and Migrants at U.N. headquarters, ...

Australia to take Central American refugees

Mark Kenny

Could PM's US promise see an end to Manus and Nauru?

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

Government mulls national default super scheme to save $1.5b

EXCLUSIVE
Peter Martin

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is meeting with gay groups on the same-sex marriage plebiscite.

Shorten tours his own mini-plebiscite on marriage equality

Tony Wright

Extensive series of an elementary school classroom. Includes multi-cultural group of teachers and students.

Coalition considers linking school attendance to welfare payments

Nayser Ahmed, a Rohingya refugee, is currently in Manus Island's detention center after being separated from his family ...

Australia's badge of honour is really a badge of shame

COMMENT

Dinkus for Stephanie Peatling . Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

The two groups of people governments love to target

COMMENT

Peter Scully (right, grey hair) arrives at the Cagayan De Oro court handcuffed to another inmate on his first day of his ...

Death penalty call for accused child sex predator in Philippines

Lindsay Murdoch

South Korean protesters during a rally denouncing the latest North Korea's nuclear test.

US, China to step up co-operation on North Korea

Performers celebrate at the end of the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Maracana Stadium in Rio ...

Brazil terror suspects to stand trial

Israeli protesters gather outside the Palestinian Mission in London on Tuesday to protest at the recent stabbings.

Palestinian assailant with knife shot dead in West Bank

How will the federal government be able to maintain its contribution to building and maintaining the nation's roads when ...

The new Paul Keating: Minister's brave new road-user charge

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

The Belgians have reasoned that suffering is suffering, regardless of what year you were born.

Suffering has no age limit and neither should the right to die

COMMENT
Fiona Stewart

Mathematics is all about imagination.

What you are missing out on if you don't do the maths

COMMENT
Marcus Strom
18 mins ago

Analysts and investors were hoping to see more ambitious guidance.

TPG's history of over-performing bites back

Lucy Battersby

The current FBT treatment of vehicles is particularly dumb policy.

Labor and coalition agree to keep tax lurk

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Illustration: John Shakepeare.

Gold or bust for miner Kingsgate

Colin Kruger, CBD

The Australian Bankers' Association says new hiring 'protocols' will help banks employ "only competent and ethical ...

Banks target 'bad apples' ahead of parliamentary grilling

Georgia Wilkins

Australia's biggest shopping mall gets even bigger

Nicole Lindsay

ASIC mounts pressure on ASX to explain shambles

Jessica Sier

Digital not so disruptive for hotel sector: Adina manager

Simon Johanson

5G network could allow you to download 600 movies a minute

Lucy Battersby

Former Billabong executive Scott Perrin has sold his Mermaid Beach home.

Former Billabong boss sells Gold Coast mansion for $25 million

Singlets and Southern Cross tattoos are popular fashion choices for westies.

A beginner's guide to the people you'll find living in Sydney

Evidence of property price growth has been seen in recent auctions. A one-bedroom apartment in Sydney at 166 Queen ...

Property prices up 2 per cent across Australia, official data shows

Jennifer Duke

Darren and Dea Jolly recently wrapped extensive renovations at 14 Irymple Avenue, Kew East.

Tips and tricks all experienced renovators know

Dea Jolly

Kyly Clarke at the launch of her book earlier this year.

Home style guru Kyly Clarke reveals her worst design mistake

Paul Mac shares a few pearls of wisdom after three decades on the party circuit.

Paul Mac: 'I've survived plagues, overdoses and crackdowns'

Self
Michael Harry

Burberry at London Fashion Week.

Four massive new trends from London Fashion Week

Men's Style

Women's career breaks make it harder to accumulate a healthy superannuation balance. Illustration: Karl Hilzinger

The $25,000 hit to women in the super backdown

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Having half your money spread across each of the big four banks doesn't count as a well-diversified portfolio.

Five ways to know you're a good investor

Graham Witcomb

Erroyl produces mid-range luxury watches.

How Australian exporters handle the 'tyranny of distance'

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

Mel Myers

Teenage maths prodigy's exciting internet venture

Alexandra Cain

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'Not every country is an island'

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World's first dual armed drone

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2500 refugee life jackets laid out

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NYC bombing suspect captured

Theda Station's Megan and Brandy Jones rely on the plane to deliver their schoolwork, as well as movies and presents ...

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transparent

Catch up on Transparent ahead of Season 3 on 24th September.

no activity

The hilarious Stan Original comedy No Activity, now streaming

m&s

Exposing the history of lingerie

Advertiser Content

nswgov

Healthy employees save you money

Advertiser Content

LIU

Directors facing more personal liabilities

Advertiser Content

Yoda's years as a younger Jedi knight will be explored by Star Wars comics' Jason Aaron.

Star Wars comics to reveal Yoda's past in ever-expanding universe

Aja Styles

The cast and crew from Game of Thrones accept the award for outstanding drama series at the Emmy Awards this week.

George R.R. Martin hints at Game of Thrones prequel

Aja Styles

Kylie Minogue speaks during the opening of the Kylie on Stage Exhibition at Melbourne Arts Centre on September 20, 2016 ...

Kylie's stresses and triumphs go on display

Hannah Francis

Dame Maggie Smith in <i>Downton Abbey</i>.

Maggie Smith delivers perfect reply to Kimmel's 'no show' diss

Rob Moran

Megan Gale joins the Australia’s Next Top Model judging panel fulltime alongside model Jennifer Hawkins and fashion ...

Review: Australia's Next Top Model gets a bit Charlie's Angels

Brad Newsome

Magda Szubanski asked Fiona Nash a stark and simple question.

Magnificent Magda serves it up to politicians in fine style

ANALYSIS
Neil McMahon

Oliver was annoyed reporters were asking him about Donald Trump instead of his win.

John Oliver lashes Angela Bishop in awkward exchange

Ebony Bowden

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE TELEVISION ACADEMY - Aziz Ansari poses at the award for outstanding writing for a comedy ...

Diverse Emmys have a lesson for 'so-white' Oscars

Bethonie Butler

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 30: Students protest in front of the Sydney College of Arts on August 30, 2016 in Sydney, ...

SCA students allege unlawful conduct against university

Andrew Taylor

Sydney College of the Arts students protest in the University's quadrangle on Monday.

Why Sydney's toxic message to young artists must change

Jemima Wilson

The 12th century statue of the Hindu goddess Pratyangira.

'Right thing to do': NGA to hand back antiquities to India

Sally Pryor

Kim Kardashian West in a sheer, wet look for the MTV Video Music Awards.

Barely there: The sheer trend gains a high-profile advocate

Jenna Clarke

Charlie Sirois wearing his Justice clothing to school.

Struggling for acceptance, Charlie finally got his princess moment

Colby Itkowitz

Amy Poehler at the 2016 Emmys.

Smart girls proved why it's worth asking celebrities more

Amy Croffey

What we need to teach our teenage sons about girls

Jody Allard

"Culturally, we're obsessed with women suffering as much as possible during childbirth," writes Kasey Edwards.

What if we flipped the drug-free birth dogma?

Kasey Edwards

Alana Derksen, 22: "Ever since I shaved my head, I really bloomed."

'Chic and elegant': The beauty of a buzz cut is catching on

Hayley Phelan

Cathriona White was found dead in her Los Angeles home.

Jim Carrey hit with wrongful death lawsuit over ex-girlfriend

Elahe Izadi

Sarah Paulson attends the Governors Ball for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at the Microsoft ...

The glitz and glam from the Emmys 2016 after parties

Selfie image problem?

Social media's unique body image problem

Sarah Berry

Eat fat to look fit?

Chewing the fat on the ketogenic diet

Jacqueline Alwill

Karlie Kloss.

The cost of living like a health nut

Neela Shearer

Eton mess with strawberry sauce.

Best strawberry recipes: How to use up bargain berries

Chloe Booker

Chef Harry Stockdale-Powell at his new restaurant, Bouche on Bridge.

Sydney's latest fine diner, Bouche on Bridge

Scott Bolles

The only thing better than peanut butter is peanut butter and chocolate.

23 swoon-worthy peanut butter recipes

Jools and Jamie Oliver with their five children last month.

Mum of five Jools Oliver hits back at post-baby body shamers

Cat Rodie

Katie and Dalton Prager.

'Fault in Our Stars' husband dies without dying wife by his side

Cat Rodie

Harper Beckham, 5, with her father, David Beckham.

Why I wont let my daughter, 5, wear high heels like Harper

Cat Rodie

Fiji.

How to have the trip of a lifetime, without spending a house deposit

Ben Groundwater

Woman eating with chopsticks inside japanese restaurant

A heinous culinary crime: A dish you'll never be able to eat

Ben Groundwater

The Travel Bra has hidden pockets and sleeves for cash, cards, and passports.

'The Travel Bra': Savvy traveller unveils new safekeeping device

PayPal has become a member of eftpos and plans to connect to its real-time payments infrastructure next year.

Businesses falling behind in 'next frontier'

Tim Biggs

High hopes: Greg Hunt speaking at the AFR Innovation Summit in August.

CSIRO to be 'world's best' within a decade

Marcus Strom

Twitter

Images and other media no longer count toward tweet limit

Karen Turner

Can you get done for DUI in a vehicle that drives itself?

Will you need a licence for a self-driving car?

Location, ethnicity and political standing can have profound effects on internet access, a study has found.

Oppression linked to 'digital disadvantage'

Amina Khan

Mazda keeps chipping away at the Mazda6 sedan and wagon.

Tested: New Mazda6

David McCowen

Volkswagen Beetle sets new record of 328km/h at Bonneville Salt Flats

Herbie goes bananas at Bonneville

Andrew MacLean

1926 Ford Model T Tourer.

Ford Australia: Driving a Model T

Stephen Ottley

Mercedes-Benz C200

What luxury sedan should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Aston Martin DB11 Volante

Aston Martin DB11 Volante revealed

Andrew MacLean

Hyundai's Veloster Street Turbo has a unique look.

Quick Spin: Hyundai Veloster Street

David McCowen

Hot water: Greg Bird.

Bird's career in the balance after alleged fracas

Adrian Proszenko

Square, dink, dinks, dinkus, head shot, sport, Phil Gould

Sharks may have timed run to perfection

COMMENT
Phil Gould

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Kurt Tippett of the Swans runs during a Sydney Swans AFL training session at Sydney ...

Injured Swans must be fit by Wednesday for Geelong final

James Buckley

Josh Hodgson: not here for a holiday.

UK sledges didn’t rattle Hodgson’s belief

Michael Chammas

National call-up: James Jeggo.

Jeggo, Goodwin get call-up to Socceroo squad

Michael Lynch

Ready for home debut with Melbourne City: Tim Cahill.

Tim Cahill to play against Wanderers

Michael Lynch

Former Formula One driver Michael Schumacher.

Schumacher still can't walk: lawyer

Exciting prospect: Danny Seung-Joo Choi in action against Sydney United 58 FC in the round of 32.

Demons unfazed by Sky Blues challenge

Michael Cockerill

Square, dink, dinks, dinkus, head shot, sport, Phil Gould

Sharks might have timed run to prefection

COMMENT
Phil Gould

Wrecker: Jason Taumalolo of the Cowboys is tackled during a June clash with the Sharks.

I almost signed with Cronulla: Taumalolo

Tipped to bounce back: Lachlan Coote.

Target Coote at your peril: Brasher

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