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Satellite image showing huge storm near South Australia, 28 September 2016

Premier pinpoints how SA plunged into darkness

A portion of the MH17 wing lies in the field as smoke rises behind the tree-line where fighting continued off the crash site.

Prosecutors reveal where the missile that downed MH17 was from

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"I recognise neither of my differences are bad": Jake Widjaya.

There are exceptional kids, then there's Jake's 'special hand' and brain

Kelsey Munro
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Shareholders reject AGL boss' mega-million pay cheque

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Elizabeth Knight

Dr Chalmers says the fall in wages and living standards has lead to the rise in politicians such as Donald Trump.

This is the real reason politics has 'gone mad'

James Massola

Dozens of NSW schools among the nation's most 'over-funded'

Matthew Knott

Dead heat: Cronk, Taumalolo joint Dally M Medal winners

'Prelude to a disturbing future': grave warning after crippling SA storm

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'Our income is going to be decimated': Town faces looming crisis

Max Walker's death provides Aussie blokes with a wake-up call

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Terry Biviano and Anthony Minichiello at the 2016 Dally M Awards.

The best and most creatively dressed at the Dally M

Horizontal view of office workers doing overtime bullying, workplace, office, generic, harassment

Social media app that's becoming a bullying headache for managers

Superfoods. The revolving door of expensive and unpronounceable "super foods" that start in Bondi and lose their sheen ...

The foods that will give you fuel to get through the day

The video that ended England manager's career

Most people die of diseases associated with old age.

Data reveals how - and when- you are most likely to die

Neil Finn has been the frontman of Crowded House for more than 30 years.

New show, same result for fans while scalpers profit

Job losses in steel industry linked to rise in ...

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MH17 shot down from pro-Russian rebel controlled ...

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Clive Palmer bares his teeth for the Doggies

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Ahmed Kaddour leaves the NSW Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Alleged killer claims he tried to save victim after bottom pinch

Emma Partridge

NSW government looking at intervention in state RSL branch

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

Surf Life Saving NSW CEO steps down after 16 years

Anna Patty

Photos?from a police shooting in Cowra??Photo credit Cowra Guardian.

Man chased through streets of town before being shot by police

Lunchtime activity: checking what your friends are doing on Facebook

Telstra 'error' opens travellers to roaming charges

Lucy Cormack

The cherry-flavoured tablet that 'set off a monster' in Chloe

Esther Han

Nurse guilty of murdering pair with insulin in aged-care home

Sam Rigney

Telstra's 'mistake' opens travellers to big roaming charges

Lucy Cormack

Flooded paddocks along the Drysdale Creek, north of Warrnambool, earlier this month.

Melbourne to narrowly escape worst storm in 50 years

Adelaide coach Phil Walsh and his son Cy.

Chilling text message Cy Walsh sent his father before stabbing

Revealed: the nation's most 'over-funded' schools

Matthew Knott

Hillary Clinton appeared more presidential than Donald Trump in the first debate.

US debate is 'lose-lose': Chinese state media

Donald Trump restrains himself during the debate.

Morning-after verdict: Clinton won the debate, Trump needs more meds

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US driver fined for cardboard cutout of Donald Trump

Revealed: the nation's most 'over-funded' schools

Matthew Knott

The real reason politics has 'gone mad'

James Massola

Indigenous senator's declaration sparks interest

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Doctors, health workers want the PM to drop plebiscite

Property developer donated to LNP after Stuart Robert speech

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Turnbull's victory was close to the bone for Shaun Micallef.

Does Turnbull still have a mandate for a same-sex marriage plebiscite?

ANALYSIS
James Massola

The Lily Drone - one of the many drones available on the commercial market.

Pilots issue stark warning over relaxed drone laws

Israel's former president Shimon Peres died on Wednesday in Israel.

'Peace is not perfect': Shimon Peres' words of wisdom

Michael Gordon

Workers clearing a roadway in Iceland after a series of storms unleashed havoc after unwittingly dumping dirt on a ...

Elves cop blame for mudslides and flooding in Iceland

Katie Rogers

There has been a marked shift in cyber-facilitated activities relating to trafficking in human beings, terrorism and ...

At your service: cyber criminals for hire to militants: EU says

A Brazilian visa allowing Spanish Araceli Gonzalez de Pujol to remain in the country temporarily, says she had no occupation.

How sexism stopped Mrs Garbo from joining MI5

Nick Miller

Until Australia builds a clear picture of initiatives and their outcomes, policymakers and educators will remain hobbled.

Talented students are neglected by our schools

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Jennifer Jolly

Max Walker's crucial legacy: healthier blokes

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How I fought a charge for protesting the light rail and won

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Nick Murray

Samsung's 'cannot fail' attitude behind Galaxy Note 7 disaster

Clive Palmer bares his teeth for the Doggies

Carolyn Cummins
1 hr ago

Job losses in steel industry linked to rise in domestic violence

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The chief executive officer of Surf Life Saving NSW Phil Vanny has announced his retirement.

Surf Life Saving NSW CEO steps down in wake of scandal

Super funds accused of propping up fossil fuel 'expansion' bonuses

Snapchat could be bullying headache for managers

Shareholders reject AGL boss' mega-million pay cheque

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Elizabeth Knight

A third of Australia's nurses are thinking of leaving the profession

The 13 best storage tips to banish chaos from your kitchen

First home-buyers without a partner face a long road ahead.

Single and average income? Buying a home is nearly impossible

Jennifer Duke

Stale bread to remove marks: house hacks you need to know

The ReActor glass house rotates 360 degrees and tilts as the occupants move around inside.

Glass house see-saws when you move inside

Kate Burke

How a garden can add value to your home

Sue Williams

Designers like David Yurman are confounding expectations with the use of masculine pavé settings.

Black diamond dog tags and other men's jewellery trends for 2017

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21 of the best spring suits (and how to wear them)

Men's Suits

The big four banks and AMP represent nearly three-quarters of the 628 "Fat Cat Funds".

Big banks and AMP dominate 'fat cat' super funds

John Collett

Jane and Morgan Cook with their two sons Jonathan (L) and Benjaman (R) save on pooling data

How families can cut their mobile bills by pooling data

John Collett

Co-founder Amber Cordeaux using Humense's human-to-human virtual reality headset.

Alibaba's investment wing just backed this small Sydney company

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

Employers want graduates to be full, well-rounded, creative people.

Business must do more to support university sector

Tony Featherstone

Boogieman politics: ScoMo

Federal Politics

Sam Allardyce sting tactics 'embarassing'

Kids and screens: how much is too much?

Bernardi backs One Nation policies

Best of Fairfax cartoons, Sept 29

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

The final season of Dexter - now streaming on Stan.

Exposing the history of lingerie

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Directors facing more personal liabilities

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Wrong? The Wrong Girl got it all right

Melinda Houston

Will and Grace characters reunite. Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes.

Is Will & Grace really coming back?

Michael Idato

Zoe Foster Blake and her husband, Hamish Blake, last year.

Zoe Foster Blake tells of life behind The Wrong Girl scenes

Kate Waterhouse

Rhys Chilton's ex-wife thinks The Bachelorette Georgia Love is too good for him.

Rhys' ex thinks the Bachelorette is too good for him

Amy Croffey

Katy Perry strips down in Funny or Die video to encourage US election voting

Katy Perry strips off to encourage US voters to step up

Ebony Bowden

New shows, same disappointment for Crowded House fans

Bernard Zuel

Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in <i>The Crown</i>.

The Crown lands: First look at most expensive TV series ever

Michael Idato

MODERN FAMILY - "Aunt Mommy" - After closing on the sale of a house to Mitch and Cam's friends, Phil and Claire take the ...

Modern Family's breakthrough move with transgender child

Michael Idato

Owen Suskind's life opened up when he connected with Disney films.

Life, Animated review: Incredible true story of Disney's power

Paul Byrnes

Louis Theroux needed to loosen up a bit more for his stage show.

Louis Theroux review: More meat and less cheese please

Louise Rugendyke

Laura Bunting and Kerrie Anne Greenland star as twins Daisy and Violet Hilton in the musical <i>Side Show</i>.

Side Show review: Extraordinary story of twins falls flat

Jason Blake

The best and most creatively dressed at the Dally M

Jenna Clarke

Leaving the door open to Catholic schooling came up time and again.

Why we baptised our baby despite almost never going to church

COMMENT
Katherine Feeney

New H&M ad challenges what it means to be a 'lady'

Mary Ward

<i>Daily Life</i> columnist, Clementine Ford.

The question I am tired of being asked

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Clementine Ford

Serena Williams has written a Facebook post about Black Lives Matter.

Serena Williams speaks out about police violence

Jenny Noyes

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber have announced their separation.

Why I need to believe that happy marriages still exist

COMMENT
Kerri Sackville

Clinton reacts during the debate. This is probably wrong too.

The criticism that Hillary Clinton can't escape

Elahe Izadi

Cara Delevingne wearing Burberry at the Burberry September 2016 show during London Fashion Week SS17 at Makers House on ...

Eyebrow feathering: what you need to know

Natalie Reilly

Personal trainers: Fit to guide you in nutrition?

Should you take nutrition advice from your personal trainer?

Sarah Berry

How to throw a healthy dinner party for fussy friends

Neela Shearer

Why women are sharing their clothing size on social media

Sarah Berry

Here are the 10 best Australian beers to drink this spring

Callan Boys

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Why you'll want to own this high-tech lunch box

Sofia Levin

Heinekin House joins the City View precinct.

Sydney Airport opens venues that you'll actually want to dine at

Lee Tran Lam

Jimmy Bartel is determined to speak out against domestic violence.

How a footballer's beard is turning attention to domestic violence

Ariane Beeston

Nicole Poppic taught her teenage daughter Cara, 14, a firm lesson on respect.

Mum applauded for epic late note to school after teen's disrespect

Cat Rodie

Bob Cornelius shared this photo on Facebook, asking parents to teach their kids about embracing differences in others.

'Never have five letters cut so deep': son's heartbreaking note

Ariane Beeston

Tight squeeze: The world's six coolest canal shortcuts

Sally Macmillan

Gotthard Base Tunnel, Switzerland. Photo: Swiss Travel System

57km at 250km/h: Inside world's longest, deepest passenger tunnel

Keith Austin

'All-inclusive' tours often don't include the guide's tip.

Not just restaurants: The most annoying tips travellers have to pay

Ben Groundwater

The iPhone is beautiful, but its shape and design hasn't been cutting edge for years. Plus my inner tech geek can't ...

iPhone 7: impressions of an Android user

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Tim Biggs

Chinese upstart's $390 flagship phone

Tim Biggs

Old meets new: my '53 Corvette alongside the GTS HSV Maloo.

Forza Horizon 3 is a fun, vibrant adventure with an Aussie flavour

Tim Biggs

Now is the time to buy a new 4K TV

Lifehacker

When lightsabers clash you can see and hear the iPhone 7's multimedia improvements.

How is iPhone 7 as a multimedia device?

COMMENT
Adam Turner

What small wagon should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Renault-Nissan and Microsoft have partnered up to develop connected car technologies.

Renault-Nissan team up with Microsoft

Dom Tripolone

The rise and fall of the Ford Falcon

David Morley

Drive's exclusive illustration of how the Ford Falcon could have looked in 2026.

The Ford Falcon of the future

Stephen Ottley

Mitsubishi Outlander upgraded

Dom Tripolone

Focus Focus ST Mountune v VW Golf GTI 40 Years.

The ultimate hot hatch battle?

David McCowen

Sharks plan Thurston-style grand final plea for stadium funds

Adam Pengilly

Walker a legend who could relate to everyone

Cronk, Taumalolo joint Dally M Medal winners

Adam Pengilly

Ruled out: Aliir Aliir injured his knee in the preliminary final and will miss the grand final.

Hall warns Swans about perils of injured players in grand finals as Aliir's dream ends

Andrew Wu

Big-game experience: James Maloney learnt a lot during his 12-month stint at Melbourne Storm.

How a Storm stint kick-started James Maloney's career

Adrian Proszenko

The Cronulla Sharks were embroiled in an ASADA firestorm three years ago.

'No ill feeling': Former Sharks doctor looks forward to decider

Chris Barrett

Veteran presence: Jarrad McVeigh has to prove he is fit for the grand final.

Swans will have Giants to thank if they win grand final

James Buckley

Mark Coyne in his playing days at St George Illawarra.

Coyne returns, McGregor to survive following Dragons review

Adrian Proszenko

Ain't life grand featuring Harold Holt Watch

Phil Lutton

Kurt Capewell breaks through the Panthers' defensive line in July.

Capewell no stranger to grand final heartache

Adam Pengilly

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

The grand final verdict is in ...

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Phil Gould