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NSW Premier Mike Baird is facing a fall in popularity.

Can Premier Mike Baird's brand be rehabilitated?

COMMENT
Sean Nicholls

The spending habits of RSL branches are facing forensic audits.

Tens of thousands of dollars, no receipts: RSL expenses doubts widen

EXCLUSIVE

Not impressed: Julie Bishop.

Bishop's scathing rebuke of ex-MP's 'irresponsible' trip

More than 90 per cent of people find unsolicited charity calls annoying.

The unwanted phone call 25 per cent of Aussies get weekly

1 hr ago

The former Geelong Grammar teacher was set to be charged with abusing students at the elite school.

Child abuser wanted in Australia free in Ireland after police bungle

EXCLUSIVE
Timna Jacks

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed success in debate from online polls.

Campaign aides take on Trump after dismal debate performance

Donald Trump becoming US president is 'terrifying': Beazley

More money, worse results in our schools. What gives?

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Fatal party decision ended Janie's life. Her boyfriend faces charges

MP's speech 'put my life at risk with total disregard'

Adelaide braces for another severe storm packing 120km/h winds

1 hr ago

This photo provided by Ian Samuel shows the scene of a train crash in Hoboken, N.J., on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. A ...

Train crashes into New Jersey station, injuries and fatalities reported

BREAKING
41 mins ago

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: John Longmire, coach of the Swans speaks to players at half time during the round 20 AFL ...

'They'll be playing': Swans coach takes biggest gamble of his career

Facebook will, for the first time, back a political or social cause in Australia with its 'frame feature'.

Is Facebook killing your career?

A woman eating instant noodles at Beijing Railway Station. The industry grew in parallel with an economic boom that was ...

China's progress is killing the instant noodle

Rebecca and Chris Judd at the Melbourne Cup last year.

'Luckiest parents in the world': Bec Judd gives birth to twins

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Why did South Australia blackout?

Tale of two cities: Kieren Jack and Cameron Smith swap places in the grand final stakes as the longstanding AFL-NRL ...

The irony: Two teams, one common enemy

Lima the dog. Story by Helen Pitt. Lima and Liam Oliver and his aunt, Jeannette Oliver. SMH Picture SUPPLIED LDG .

How a dog helped guide me through darkness

Train crashes into New Jersey station, fatalities ...

12:22AM

National weather: Adelaide braces for record winds

11:41PM

The unwanted phone call received weekly by ...

11:24PM

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NSW man fathered children with daughter after decade-long abuse

An argument and a call overseas before grisly find in Sydney home

UPDATED

Storms that battered South Australia set to move to NSW

Rachel Olding

"Whether you purchase private label milk or branded milk such as Dairy Farmers or Pauls, the farmer receives the same ...

Hundreds of thousands of litres of milk go down the drain

Eryk Bagshaw

NSW Premier Mike Baird says banning greyhound racing is the right thing to do

'Locked in': Mike Baird declares date greyhound industry will end

The Minipteryx robusta - 'tough tiny wings'.

Surprise find: unusual penis sets this creature apart from the rest

EXCLUSIVE
Lucy Cormack

An artist's impression of a tram approaching the light rail bridge over the Eastern Distributor.

Another 60 trees in the firing line

Matt O'Sullivan

A woman accused of shooting her partner in the back at their Bungendore home has been found not guilty of attempted murder.

Iranian national extradited to Australia faces over 40 charges

Melanie Kembrey

A magistrate was incredulous that $200,000 of drugs were allowed to disappear.

Cops 'lose' drugs sent to man living in Nazi-decorated fortress

VIC

Coles-branded bread is part of the recall.

Bread and rolls from Coles, IGA and Woolies recalled after metal find

One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson giving her first speech in the Senate.

Palaszczuk attacks 'fear-driven politics' of Hanson, Trump

QLD

Hala Gorani.

Donald Trump's sexist comments not helpful for diversity

Nassim Khadem

It was a major recovery from a lukewarm previous quarter, proving that the internet behemoth still has room to grow.

Google suppresses bad news on Clinton, says Donald Trump

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Wisconsin on Wednesday.

Trump's advisers say he didn't deliver, opt for new tactics

Treasurer Scott Morrison says there is great danger in following an anti-immigration path.

Embrace immigration, trade or face 'great danger', says Morrison

James Massola

Tens of thousands, no receipts: RSL expenses doubts widen

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

Stuart Robert 'put my life at risk': Marcus Lee breaks his silence

Adam Gartrell and Amy Remeikis

Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg in April.

'No more KGB trickery': Abbott hits Russia and Putin over MH17

TURNBULL.AFR.24 SEPTEMBER 2013.Photo by ROB HOMER ..... minister for communications MALCOLM TURNBULL holding a press ...

'A lemon': NBN dumps $800 million cable plan

Prince Harry's Invictus Games have attracted bids from NSW and Queensland RSLs.

NSW government bypasses state RSL branch in games bid

EXCLUSIVE

Josh Frydenberg, Minister for Resources and Energy, has raised questions about SA's use of renewables.

'Playing politics': Premier hits back as renewables blamed

Kim Beazley said it appeared Donald Trump did not prepare well for the debate.

Donald Trump becoming US president is 'terrifying': Beazley

Nick O'Malley

Russian and Chilean researchers drink homemade vodka at the Bellingshausen Station on King George Island in Antarctica.

How to enforce the law in a country with no police, courts or jail

Bryant Rousseau

Adam Abdel, 7, who was severely burned after a bomb was dropped by a Sudanese government Antonov plane next to his ...

Looting, rapes, 'scorched earth' tactics in Darfur

Somini Sengupta

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte scratches his head as he addresses marines in Taguig, east of Manila, on Tuesday.

Philippine president antics constantly 'clarified' by his aides

Lindsay Murdoch

The great schools funding debate has kicked off again.

More money, worse results? The truth behind the great schools debate

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Barnaby Joyce said South Australia's transition to renewable energy was to blame for the state's blackout.

Renewable energy isn't to blame for blackouts - coal is

COMMENT
Paul Sinclair

Only 40 per cent of people realise being overweight is a risk factor for cancer.

The cancer risks most Australians don't know

COMMENT
Kathy Chapman

'If you don't have the chance to fail, you simply can't win.' Illustration: Peter Riches

We must have the courage to fail in a troubled world

COMMENT
Harold Mitchell

It's fair to say Mrs Rinehart's 25-minute conversation with Flint covers a lot of fertile conservative ground.

Gina Rinehart's bizarre Youtube clip

CBD
Sarah Danckert

Hala Gorani

Donald Trump's sexist comments not helpful for diversity

Telstra to axe 300 staff

Telstra to 'consolidate and strengthen' by shedding 300 jobs

China's progress is killing the instant noodle

Fair Work boss backs wages for penalties swap

The unwanted call received by one-quarter of Australians

1 hr ago

Parts of South Australia may face prolonged power outage

Meriton looks after 6194 strata apartments spread over 33 schemes in Sydney and the Gold Coast.

Change to NSW laws triggers Triguboff sell-off

Kate Burke

35 Richmond Street, Earlwood.

Crumbling home on the market for first time in a century

bathroom design tips

Nine simple design tricks to make your bathroom work harder

A family was shocked to discover a 1 metre wide wasp nest in their attic.

Family discovers giant wasp nest in their attic

Rebecca and Chris Judd at the Flemington races last spring.

Chris and Bec Judd's $1.2 million renovation rescue

The doors open and close with the assistance of an electric motor.

Boom! This 5.6 tonne Mercedes-Maybach is actually bombproof

Luxury Cars

New laws have made "a huge difference".

'Expect to be prosecuted': Radical approach to cycle safety

On Your Bike

Appropriate reactions to a falling market include, first of all, to sell.

What to do in a falling share market

Marcus Padley

Illustration: Simon Letch

Ask Noel: can I increase my pension by buying a jetty?

Noel Whittaker

Former Prime Minister John Howard: is he a benevolent sexist?

The benevolent sexist: is there such a thing?

James Adonis

Co-founder Amber Cordeaux using Humense's human-to-human virtual reality software with a Vive headset.

Alibaba's investment wing just backed this small Sydney company

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

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SA storms: What's ahead?

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Raw: US elementary school shooting

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Celtic hold back Machester City with a draw

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Trailer: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

1985 Grand Final - Leigh Matthews sheds a tear at the end of his last game, as he is carried off the ground by team ...

Footy Finals. The agony and the ecstasy.

transparent

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

dexter

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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Not feeling it: Iggy Azalea looks askance at a singer.

Iggy Azalea got booed on The X Factor. But is she a 'nasty' judge?

COMMENT
Michael Lallo

Alexa Curtis will represent Australia in Junior Eurovision, in November.

Australia returns to Eurovision, now the junior version

Bernard Zuel

This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Hanks, left, and Felicity Jones in a scene from "Inferno," in theaters on ...

Dan Brown announces fifth Robert Langdon novel, Origin

Michael Idato

Alec Baldwin has debuted his Donald Trump <i>SNL</i> character. You're going to be seeing it a lot.

Alec Baldwin gets Trumped up for Saturday Night Live season

Ebony Bowden

The Dixie Chicks return next year.

Dixie Chicks head back to Australia for CMC Rocks QLD

Bernard Zuel

The Wrong Girl: does something silly.

Wrong? Why Ten's new drama The Wrong Girl got it all right

Melinda Houston

Eddie Redmayne stars as Newt Scamander in <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them</i>.

Simply magic: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them trailer

Michael Lallo

<i>The Lion King</i> - one of the most successful animated films in the world - is being remade by Disney.

Disney confirms a live-action remake of The Lion King movie

Michael Lallo

The Powerhouse Museum has been adversely affected by the imposition of efficiency dividends, according to submissions to ...

'Blunt instrument': Efficiency dividend harming museums

Andrew Taylor

Miss Peregrine (Eva Green) takes aim at her powerful enemies.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children review: Weirdos go mainstream

Jake Wilson

Gregory Porter.

Gregory Porter review: A voice worthy of its own religion

John Shand

Margot Robbie as the latest incarnation of Harley Quinn, in the movie Suicide Squad.

Why I let my kids watch inappropriate television

COMMENT
Ben Pobjie

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A model walks the runway during the Saint Laurent show as part of the Paris Fashion Week ...

Saint Laurent brings back pasties in gleefully seductive show

Robin Givhan

Gaten Matarazzo who plays Dustin on Netflix hit Stranger Things.

'Dustin' from Stranger Things reveals story behind his teeth

Jenny Noyes

After the presidential debate, Madonna shared this blast from the past directed at Republican nominee Donald Trump to ...

Throwback Thursday: Madonna springs to Rosie's defence

Retro fun

Chris and Bec Judd have welcome their twin boys on Thursday.

Judd gives birth to twin boys

Jenna Clarke

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave a ceremony in Victoria, British Columbia, Monday, Sept 26, 2016. (Jonathan ...

Kate Middleton ups her style game

Amy Croffey

Vitalii Sediuk tried to attack Kim Kardashian West in Paris on Wednesday.

Outraged fans want man charged with sexual assault

Amy Croffey

Ruby Hamad.

Words matter: The dehumanising tactic that's hard to fight

Ruby Hamad

Personal trainers: Fit to guide you in nutrition?

Should you take diet advice from your PT?

Sarah Berry

Yoga: it can help you stress less. Photo: iStock

5 reasons to add yoga to your fitness plan

Marjie Gilliam

John Welch with Onyx.

How a dog 'saved' one suicidal man

Ghormeh sabzi braised lamb with pilaf at Honey Persian Restaurant.

The best places to eat in Parramatta

Andrew Levins

Dan Lepard's spinach and rosemary macaroni cheese.

Macaroni cheese with sneaky hidden greens

Dan Lepard

Roasted flathead tail, with a side dish of potato chips served at the Paddington Inn in Sydney.

Fish and reinvented chips at the reborn Paddington Inn pub

Terry Durack

Does this baby say 'I love you'?

Did this three-month-old really say 'I love you'?

Staff writers

Bunmi Laditan has been pushed to breaking point over which vitamins to buy her kids.

Mum explains why "being a modern parent is terrible"

Cat Rodie

Points for thoughtfulness.

Little kid leaves thoughtful warning on spelling test

Cat Rodie

Kate McWilliams has become the world's youngest commercial airline captain.

Meet Kate, the world's youngest commercial airline captain

Korean Air A380 duty free on board shop.

Why do airlines still bother selling duty-free on board?

Michael Gebicki

The entry to QT Melbourne on Russell Street.

Review: The verdict on Melbourne's funky new five-star hotel

Ute Junker

The BlackBerry Classic smartphone, an updated version of the PDA-style phone that made the company so popular pre-iPhone.

BlackBerry to stop making phones

Ian Austen

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

COMMENT
Tim Biggs

Google is spending a lot of money to remind consumers that something big is coming.

Google spends big on hype ahead of phone reveal

Eli Blumenthal

Sydney rocket scientist Paddy Neumann is working on a system of rocket propulsion called ion drive.

Sydney rocket scientist to test ion drive in space

Marcus Strom

take-off of a parrot on a white background Budgerigar flying

Budgie may be model for future air safety

Cameron Atfield

The Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ concept has been revealed ahead of the 2016 Paris motor show.

Mercedes reveals its Tesla fighter

Greg Kable

2017 Honda Civic Type R prototype.

New Honda Civic Type R revealed

Dom Tripolone

Hyundai RN30 Concept. Embargo: 4pm 29/9/2016

Hyundai targets Focus RS

David McCowen

Land Rover has revealed its new 2017 Discovery.

Land Rover reveals new Discovery

Kez Casey

Volkswagen I.D. concept.

Details: VW's electric future

Greg Kable

Skoda Kodiaq local details confirmed

Andrew MacLean

Storm before the calm: Melbourne captain Cameron Smith and coach Craig Bellamy relax prior to the NRL grand final press ...

Smith vows Ennis will not get under Storm skin

Chris Barrett

Callum Mills has been picked but the Swans say there could still be team changes.

'They'll play': Longmire rolls the dice on injured players

Andrew Wu

Broken side: The Boks are a shadow of their former selves.

Pretoria Test the most important of the season

COMMENT
Paul Cully

Shrewd businessman: Capitol Health managing director John Conidi.

Google search set to deliver huge rewards for Sharks backer

Adam Pengilly

Grand final bound: Cronulla coach Coach Shane Flanagan.

Cheat tag brought Bellamy and Flanagan closer

Michael Chammas

Putting his money where his mouth is: Pizza shop owner and Sharks fan Paul Ellams.

Sharks' pizza shop saviour wants government to cough up dough

Adrian Proszenko

Quiet achiever: Dale Finucane hopes it will be third time lucky for him in a grand final.

Finucane hoping to be on other side of purple reign

Adrian Proszenko

Max Walker.

Walker a legend who could relate to everyone

Revelation: James Maloney has had a crackerjack year.

The humble beginnings of an incredible year

Chris Barrett

Tale of two cities: Kieren Jack and Cameron Smith swap places in the grand final stakes as the longstanding AFL-NRL ...

Swans and Storm: Tale of two cities on the field

COMMENT
Roy Masters

That winning feeling: John Cartwright after the 1991 grand final.

Two sleeps til the greatest day of the year

Andrew Webster

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