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Investors are hoping for a better day as NAB drops annual profit numbers.

ASX hits five-week low after losing $40b in two days

Live
13 mins ago

As both the Minister for Women and the Minister for Employment, Cash is perfectly placed to attend to the increasing ...

Worse than Abbott? This is the last straw for Minister for Women

COMMENT

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

'She created this mess and she knows it': leaks show Clinton concerns

1 hr ago

Atlassian co-founder Mike Mike Cannon-Brookes jnr.

Atlassian co-founders' wealth cracks the $4 billion mark

59 mins ago

Money for nothing

Customers were rorted out of $178 million, and now heads need to roll

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: CEO Deborah Thomas speaks to the media at the Ardent Leisure Annual General Meeting on ...

Emotional CEO defends $843k bonus amid Dreamworld tragedy

Blood in the water as Republicans turn on each other

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Minister announces review the day explosive details are revealed

1 hr ago

Thousands missing out on big savings in deals on new cars

'Watch what happens to her': Trump aide's threat after spat

Leaked government notes detail the 'Abbott-Turnbull war'

Deborah Thomas speaks to the media at the Ardent Leisure Annual General Meeting.

Dreamworld victim's mum rebukes boss on live TV

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Trump's plan to run America the same way he runs his business

Going to the pub after work rather than clocking up long hours? Don't feel bad.

Why you shouldn't feel guilty for not working after hours

1 hr ago

The happy couple in October last year.

Is it over already? Packer and Carey reportedly call it quits

49 mins ago

Bill Murray or Tom Hanks

Ok, the stripy dress was definitely blue, but is this Bill Murray?

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Wet weather to rain on race goers parade

Young drivers will be tested on how they share the road with cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians before they are ...

The five biggest cycling whinges (and why they are wrong)

Kelcie Miller-Anderson.

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Kelcie turned a dandelion into a billion-dollar idea

The goanna climbed a tree to try and raid the nest.

Currawong successfully defends nest against monster goanna

Teresa Palmer and Mel Gibson at the Australian Premiere of <i>Hacksaw Ridge</i>

Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge dominates The Australian Oscars

Professor Pasi Sahlberg visiting Walgett Community College with Education Minister Adrian Piccoli.

Overlooked factor blamed for declining education results

Australian astronomers show how to look at the sky in 20 primary colours

Marcus Strom

'Smoking plane' sparks fears of crash off northern beaches

Megan Levy

Charlotte Lawrence-Slater at the opening of the first Australia integrated Clinical Genomics Unit on Wednesday.

Given months to live, Charlotte got lucky. Now others could be saved

Harriet Alexander
48 mins ago

Corrections Minister David Elliott has announced a review into the lengthy isolation of children in custody.

'Cruel, inhuman and degrading': Children locked up 23 hours a day

EXCLUSIVE

The photo of Ali Ziggi Mosslmani that went viral.

Sydney teen sues after mullet photo goes viral

Data slithers are being used to help manage mental health.

How slivers of data are being used to manage mental health

Marcus Strom

David and Wendy Farnell have avoided facing perjury charges for lying under oath.

Farnells escape perjury charge over baby Gammy lie

WA

More frequent, more prolonged and more intensive heatwaves are already being recorded across Australia as the climate warms.

'It's happening now': How the weather is getting wilder

Peter Hannam

The ABC's 5000 workers will get a pay rise of 2 per cent per year for the three year deal.

ABC snubs government on staff pay conditions

Noel Towell

Silhouette of two girls holding hands child abuse

From the day she was born, tragedy has followed Lucy

VIC

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Fox News Channel host and moderator Megyn Kelly ...

Kelly's interview could be a game changer for the Murdochs and Fox

ANALYSIS

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a speech, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP ...

Republicans, not waiting for Election Day, turn on each other

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Hillary Clinton has sought to separate her campaign from the Clinton Foundation.

'She created this mess and she knows it': leaks show concerns over Clinton Foundation

1 hr ago

Ivanka Trump, daughter of Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump, speaks during the grand opening ceremony of the ...

I'll run America like my business: Donald Trump

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Democrats ask judge to sanction Republicans over Trump

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'Sympathetic' PM prepared to talk over paid parental leave change

Tom McIlroy
40 mins ago

7-month pregnancy? A lesson for MPs about the birds and bees

Stephanie Peatling

Barnaby Joyce denies sacking public servant after 'integrity' fallout

Tom McIlroy

Public servants caught making offensive Wikipedia edits

EXCLUSIVE

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore have strongly supported the Trans ...

Leaked talking points acknowledge 'Abbott-Turnbull war'

Tom McIlroy

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton

Immigration podcast 'circumvents left-wing media': Dutton

Attorney-General George Brandis maintains the new restrictions are legal.

Brandis announces inquiry into Indigenous incarceration rates

Jane Lee

Japanese Prince Mikasa waves to well-wishers from a balcony during a New Year's public appearance at the Imperial Palace ...

Japan's Prince Mikasa dies aged 100

Kaori Kaneko
3 mins ago

The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov passes through the English Channel last week.

Britain, US sending planes, troops to deter Russia in the east

54 mins ago

Canadian flight attendant Gaetan Dugas was framed as Patient Zero for AIDS.

HIV arrived in the US long before Patient Zero

A woman looks from above hundreds of protesters with umbrellas during a massive demonstration against gender violence, ...

Gender gap to close in 170 years

Malcolm Turnbull needs to go on the front foot and set out a clear policy strategy.

The simple way that Turnbull can beat the politics of fear

COMMENT
John Hewson
1 hr ago

Donald Trump's stance on NAFTA and China as a currency manipulator could lead to massive increases in the prices of some ...

A Trump presidency could bring economic disasters

COMMENT
Saul Eslake

Terrace houses in Darlighurst. 16th October 2016, Photo: Wolter Peeters, The Sydney Morning Herald

We are the ones pushing up the house prices about which we complain

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Money for nothing

Heads need to roll over systemic problems in our banks

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Investors are hoping for a better day as NAB drops annual profit numbers.

Markets Live: ASX loses $40b in two days

Live
Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
13 mins ago

Going to the pub after work rather than clocking up long hours? Don't feel bad.

Why you shouldn't feel guilty for not working after hours

1 hr ago

Deborah Thomas speaking to the media on Thursday.

Dreamworld boss sees 'significant' hit to revenues

Biggest jump in terms of trade since 2011

1 hr ago

Murray Goulburn lifts milk payments to dairy farmers

NAB shares jump on $6.48b profit, steady dividend

Blackmores no longer a market darling as growth prospects fade

44 mins ago

A walk-in robe: Luxury or space hog?

Popular design choices that are totally unneccessary

High celings and exposed beams are a feature of the home bar at 5-7 McFaralne Street, Montmorency, Victoria.

Humble wine cellar in the throes of a prestige revolution

1 hr ago

Three-bedroom 4 Milton Street, Chatswood sold for $3.3 million in August - up $1.75 million in three years.

Sydney house prices hit new high, new data shows

1 hr ago

Australians are warming to Halloween with the price of carving pumpkins having fallen from $30 per kilogram to $3.

The one reason why Australia needs to celebrate Halloween

Clem Bastow

Learn from these common mistakes when it comes to selling your home.

The worst mistakes that sellers often make

Sorry gents, skinny ties are on the way out.

Sorry hipsters, but this trend is officially over

Men's Style

Young drivers will be tested on how they share the road with cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians before they are ...

The top five biggest cycling whinges (and why they're wrong)

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Dressing up for the Melbourne Cup is an Australian tradition.

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Will we get a health care card if we lose our pension?

Noel Whittaker

Robert Willis shops for a Halloween mask at a costume store.

The case for Australian businesses embracing Halloween

Tony Featherstone

Firm handshakes: the days of easily relying on banks for small businesses are gone, especially for women.

Why women are more likely to turn to non-banks

Sterling Wong

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Investigations into Dreamworld tragedy

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Microsoft reveals new touchscreen computer and 3D software

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Rory McIlroy's caddie's giant payday

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Calais 'Jungle' burns

Mumm marquee

Sneak peek at Birdcage Marquees

no activity

Brand new season of the Stan original comedy series No Activity, now Streaming.

the flash

The Flash Season 2 now streaming on Stan.

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Today Show hosts Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson.

Breakfast wars: Has Seven gone all Trump on Nine?

Georgina Mitchell

Kim Kardashian at the Balmain show at Paris Fashion Week 2016, before the robbery.

Kim Kardashian returns to work surrounded by a small army

Ebony Bowden

Comedy <i>No Activity</i> lets us into the hearts and minds of bored cops. Expect the unexpected.

No Activity: this radically different cop show is comic gold

Sarah Thomas

Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga in <i>Loving</i>.

Joel Edgerton now a hot pick for an Oscar nomination for Loving

Garry Maddox
13 mins ago

Book clubs are coming to Melbourne's trains.

All aboard for 'peak-Melbourne' reading: a book club on a train

Rob Moran

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the grand opening of Trump International Hotel in ...

Trump's talk show splutters and gasps but still pulls in viewers

Michael M. Grynbaum

O'Loughlin has felt boxed in by fame.

Alex O'Loughlin on chasing fame and why he might give it all up

Michael Idato

Teresa Palmer

Teresa Palmer celebrates Hacksaw Ridge's award nods

Garry Maddox

Candy and Kim "Busty Beatz" Bowers.

All out, all change: The radical answer to the diversity problem

Elissa Blake

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 14: At Lunch with...Wesley Enoch. Sydney festival Artistic director Wesley Enoch at El ...

How Wesley Enoch is shaking up Sydney Festival

Andrew Taylor

Opera Australia's <i>My Fair Lady</i> is the biggest selling show to play at Sydney Opera House.

We're not paying for your musicals, Opera Australia told

Debbie Cuthbertson

Michaelia Cash and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Is Michaelia Cash a worse Minister for Women than Tony Abbott?

COMMENT
Jenna Price

They say a dog is a man's best friend but in Spain canines may also be a woman's best protection against abusive partners.

In Spain, abused women are being provided with protection dogs

Nicole Economos

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 14: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Kris Jenner attends SinfulColors and Kylie Jenner Announce ...

Citrus is the hottest print for summer

Melissa Singer

Karl Stefanovic and Cassandra Thorburn have separated after 21 years together.

Cassandra Thorburn: "I don't think I deserve criticism"

EXCLUSIVE
Amy Croffey

University of Wisconsin student Alec Cook, who is now facing 34 counts of sexual assault.

One student spoke out. Then the floodgates opened

Kendall Jenner in Christopher Esber and Adidas.

Man tracked 'terrified' Kendall for 15 months, then accosted her

I bought a size 4 today. What's going on?

Melissa Singer

Five skin care hacks to make your products work harder

Stephanie Darling

Closeup of a woman spraying perfume on her wrist at home

'A problem of hidden hazards': fragrances a public health problem

Sarah Berry

A healthy pair: Have a little wine with your fish.

8 tweaks to make good-for-you foods even better

Cara Rosenbloom

Milk: How much is too much of a good thing?

Can a child drink too much milk?

ALICE CALLAHAN

There's no baba ghanoush at Nour, but you'll find a smoked labna with tomato and eggplant chunks.

This Middle Eastern restaurant is far from middle-of-the-road

Karen Martini's broccoli ramen noodle salad.

Karen Martini's tasty two-minute noodle salad

Bar consultant Grant Collins is brewing up some fresh ideas for the Hyatt Regency.

Which Sydney hotel is adding a rooftop bar?

Baby Quincy with her extra thumb.

'My baby's extra thumb saved her life'

Ivy Steel, 6, needs to travel to America for lifesaving treatment that is not available in Australia.

Mum's plea: 'We need all of Australia to know the name, Ivy Steel'

Tooth Fairy caught on camera!

Dad captures Tooth Fairy on camera with son, 5

The new 'Business Suite' on Qantas's Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Qantas unveils new seats, new look for Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Craig Platt
1 hr ago

Not all sun and surf: There's another side to Hawaii worth exploring.

Oozing hottness: Want to see Hawaii's steamy side?

Hawaii
Steve Meacham

Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles.

World's best places to visit in 2017 named by Lonely Planet

Kylie McLaughlin

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at the New York event.

Microsoft inspired by 'Minecraft generation'

Matthew Hall

Blackberry's final in-house phone is the DTEK60.

BlackBerry reveals final in-house smartphone

The Surface Studio is a desktop PC for creative types.

With Surface Studio, Microsoft-Apple rivalry is alive and well

A JOBY tripod: so much better than a selfie stick.

Nothing says loneliness like a selfie stick

COMMENT
Terry Lane

Data slithers are being used to help manage mental health.

Untangling cause and effect of mental illness

Marcus Strom

The new Toyota HiLux failed a Swedish "moose test" of its dynamic ability.

Toyota HiLux fails moose test

David McCowen
1 hr ago

LDV Maxus D90 Concept

LDV confirms Ranger and Everest rival

Andrew MacLean

Mercedes-AMG E 63 S, Detailaufnahme // Mercedes-AMG E 63 S, detail shot 2017 Mercedes-AMG E63.

New Mercedes-AMG E63 revealed

Greg Kable

Tesla has made groundbreaking claims about the driver aids available in its Model X.

ACCC flags Tesla's Autopilot

David McCowen

Toyota's LandCruiser 70-Series retains its rugged appeal.

LandCruiser 70-Series Ute review

David McCowen

2018 Holden Commodore.

2018 Commodore takes shape

Toby Hagon

The ones that got away: Matt Toomua and Kurtley Beale are plying their wares in the UK.

The tax loophole threatening to cripple Australian rugby

Paul Cully

The NRL's best and worst off-season moves

The NRL's best and worst off-season moves

On the move: Matt King.

Rabbitoh makes shock switch to arch rivals

Adrian Proszenko

Putting family first: Greg Inglis.

Inglis admits he almost followed Burgess to rugby

Rory McIlroy celebrates with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald after holing a birdie putt at East Lake Golf Club.

Rory McIlroy's caddie earns $1.4 million tip

Cindy Boren

Crowd-pleasers: The Swans have eight Friday night games, the most of any side in the competition

Swans get an early shot at the Western Bulldogs

James Buckley

There's no timetable for Ben Simmons' return for the 76ers.

No return date set for Simmons

Backing: Michael Cheika has defended his selection policy.

Why Cheika gave an instant Wallabies spot to NRL convert

Brad Haddin says selectors will have to pick players who perform well in the Big Bash.

Packed schedule could be T20 boon: Haddin

Out of favour: Glenn Maxwell on 12th man duties for Victoria at the MCG.

The curious case of Glenn Maxwell

Andrew Wu

Marnus Labuschagne dispatches the pink ball for the Bulls.

What you missed on day two of Sheffield Shield

Daniel Cherny

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