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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump

First votes are in, and US doesn't like what it sees

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13 mins ago

Senator Derryn Hinch used parliamentary privilege to name the teacher.

Hinch says Brisbane school covered for paedophile teacher

Dreamworld will dismantle the Thunder River Rapids ride on which four park visitors died.

Dreamworld to demolish Thunder River Rapids ride

Amy Mitchell-Whittington
1 hr ago

Traders are in for a volatile election day.

Dollar surges as market braces for volatile session

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Jens Meyer
1 min ago

Woolworths has dumped SPC Ardmona as its tinned tomato supplier.

Woolies dumps Australia's best known tinned tomatoes

Catie Low

A python, not the one pictured, bit a woman on her face Tuesday evening.

Snake bites woman on face on Magnetic Island

Amy Mitchell-Whittington

Search resumes for missing prawn trawler skipper

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Australians paid price for first Test Gabba snub: Harris

Public transport unions call for National Day of Respect

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Seething Rudd accuses Turnbull of lying over 'begging' claims

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Gordon

Toxins 300 times above safe levels at Defence sites

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A polling station in Azusa has been locked down after reports of a shooting.

Polling booth closed in California after shooting

1 min ago

A group of Hofstra University students stand in front of a CNN trailer.

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Katy Perry is the global ambassador for Singles Day.

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How can I pack like a frequent flyer?

News Corp Australia details $40m cost-cutting plan

10:09AM

Polling booth closed in Azusa, California after ...

10:09AM

Markets Live: Investors bet on Hillary

10:09AM

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and his wife Melania, casts their ballots at PS-59, Tuesday, Nov. 8, ...

Trump booed and jeered as he votes in New York

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves as she arrives to vote at her polling place in Chappaqua, N.Y., ...

Clinton 'cautiously optimistic' as polling days draws to a close

Live
13 mins ago

Electoral college map

US election live results: track the states as they fall

United Fates

How the US election will impact Australia

Peter Hartcher

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has a 90% chance of winning, according to the latest poll.

When will we know who will be president?

Members of the public have left thousands of flowers in the wake of the tragedy.

$200,000 raised for families of Dreamworld victims

Amy Mitchell-Whittington
32 mins ago

Laws removing child sexual abuse limitation periods passed

Felicity Caldwell

Debate over 18C racial discrimination heats up

Felicity Caldwell

Footage from the officer's dashboard camera and the driver's partner's phone was played to the court.

Gun-toting outback cop says he feared for his life

Zeke collapsed immediately after the strike.

Qld teenager dies after toad-hunting mishap

Follow the live action from George Street.

Trains and Games for Hinchliffe in question after question

Felicity Caldwell

Wicked Campers target kids.

Something less Wicked this way comes: Laws target offensive vans

Felicity Caldwell

A teenager has been charged over the death of his 10 year old brother

Teen charged over death of 10-year-old brother

ACT

US TV reporter Brittany Ann Keil.

Attacker shot dead by police had stalked TV reporter

NSW

Members of the public have left thousands of flowers in the wake of the tragedy.

$200,000 released to Dreamworld victims' families

32 mins ago

Keith David Barron was released from prison on Monday for his third dangerous driving causing death conviction.

'Stop him taking another innocent life': Family warns

WA

A composite image of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and former prime minister Kevin Rudd.

Seething Kevin Rudd accuses Malcolm Turnbull of lying

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Gordon

Brandis misled Parliament over Gleeson affair, inquiry concludes

Michaela Whitbourn

Toxins detected at 300 times the safe level in Defence sites

Michael Koziol

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

Department fixes 'error' following Turnbull eligibility questions

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton.

Sixth refugee flown to Cambodia under $55m deal

Lindsay Murdoch

"He would be an ideal minister for Indigenous Affairs."

What exactly is the point of the Turnbull government?

COMMENT

Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on ...

'Green light' could see influx of boat arrivals from Europe: Dutton

A polling station in Azusa has been locked down after reports of a shooting.

Polling booth closed in Azusa, California after shooting nearby

1 min ago

A replica of the long lost nuclear bomb.

A diver looking for sea cucumbers may have found a nuclear bomb

33 mins ago

A photo of Sara Connor from her supporters in Byron Bay.

Taylor says he loves Connor 'even more' on eve of murder trial

Jewel Topsfield

Supporters of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos await the rulling in Manila.

Philippine court clears way to give Ferdinand Marcos a hero's burial

Lindsay Murdoch

The men and women whom we recognise on Remembrance Day gave their tomorrows for our today.

What should we remember on Remembrance Day?

Bill O'Chee

Senator Malcolm Roberts presented his report on Monday report slamming the CSIRO's climate science.

Roberts' incredible climate report kicks science to the kerb

John Birmingham

If you haven't considered changing your grocery or credit card provider or your home loan lender, you could be ...

Are you just too lazy to save money?

Olivia Maragna

CBA's board has ditched a resolution to tie chief executive Ian Narev's long-term bonus to people and culture.

CommBank scraps plan to pay its CEO a 'culture bonus'

Clancy Yeates
29 mins ago

Traders are in for a volatile election day.

Markets Live: Investors bet on Hillary

Live
Jens Meyer
1 min ago

Suspended: Alan Davies became head of Rio's energy and minerals division earlier this year, having led its diamonds and ...

Rio suspends senior executive over irregular fees to consultant

Brian Robins
10 mins ago

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Mich., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. ...

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1 hr ago

Cash Converters to refund almost $11m to customers

Patrick Hatch
52 mins ago

Medibank revenue below expectations

Jessica Gardner
38 mins ago

Aussie dollar jumps to six-month high as market bets on Clinton

News Corp Australia details $40m cost-cutting plan

Max Mason
1 min ago

If you're a first homebuyer, there are a number of important mistakes to avoid.

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Blanket stealing is a common cause of arguments within a relationship.

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The net at Tower House.

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Suvretta House, in St. Mortiz, Switzerland.

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James Cockington with a vintage magazine he has collected.

The treasure-hunter's guide to op shops and garage sales

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COMMENT
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The Toenail People's Melissa Harrison left her career in the oil and gas industry.

Growing apace: 'I'm making toenail cutting sexy'

Roslyn Campbell is a woman with a plan.

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Stewart joins Colbert in election musical

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Prince Harry condemns 'harassment' of girlfriend

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Fishermen join search for skipper

25 mins ago

Voters line up by precinct to get their ballots on Election Day at the Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow, Idaho.

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Galapagos snakes from Sir David Attenborough's Planet Earth 2.

Iguana vs snakes chase lauded as 'greatest scene in doco history'

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

In this undated image released by HBO, Lena Headey appears in a scene from "Game of Thrones." "Game of Thrones" composer ...

Is this the plot to Game of Thrones' new season?

Ebony Bowden
1 hr ago

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

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Maria Puente

Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump in final election sketch on Saturday Night Live.

Alec Baldwin wonders if Trump has something wrong 'medically'

Back in the red chair: Seal on <i>The Voice Australia</i>.

Seal rejoins The Voice, with Nine announcing new Stefanovic show

Sarah Thomas

Roxy and Brent, it wasn't meant to be.

First Dates' Roxy reveals the truth of her foot fetish date

Rob Moran

Waleed Aly, co-host of <i>The Project</i>, has added a new dimension to the program with his editorials.

Australia's The Project plans to conquer New Zealand

Michael Lallo

Lorde at the Met Gala in New York City in May.

Genius or mistake? Lorde's Facebook gambit to fans

Rob Moran

Chris Hemsworth plays Thor.

Marvel goes high art, with ‘world first’ exhibition at GoMA

Rob Moran

The Dandy Warhols hinted their show at the Eatons Hill Hotel on Saturday night could be their last in Brisbane for a while.

Dandys carve history in an unlikely suburb

Cameron Atfield

Perth director Ben Young's first feature was a surprise hit at the Venice Film Festival.

Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival program announced

Amy Mitchell-Whittington

New Zealander Keith Urban and Australian Nicole Kidman's selfie after they voted.

Celebrities who can't vote without picture proof

Amy Croffey
40 mins ago

"The past week has seen a line crossed": Kensington Palace issued the rebuke on behalf of Prince Harry.

Prince Harry rebukes sexist, racist 'abuse' of girlfriend

Jenna Clarke

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Brangelina split: No end in sight as Pitt files response

An overwhelming majority of the posts and comments have been made from personal accounts of University and school-aged ...

"Yeah the Boys Meet Up" event spawns sexist tirade

Nicole Economos

Beyonce wore a J'Aton dress to perform with the Dixie Chicks at the 2016 Country Music Awards in Nashville.

Why Beyonce wore J'Aton

Jenna Clarke

To make progress in running, or any new fitness habit, start with a simple goal.

The simple trick for sticking to any new fitness habit

Claudine Chicheportiche

Beyonce not only ruled the music scene with Lemonade but took #BlackLivesMatter global.

2016: The year in women

Daisy Dumas

Women are pushing back against the 'boys will be boys' culture.

There is a new era of girls being girls, and boys better watch out

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Afraid frightened woman peeking through her fingers on grey. Shy teen girl covering face with hands.

Is this why everyone is so anxious?

Sarah Berry
25 mins ago

man holding a knife and a fork ready to eat a beef steak

The everyday diet to defeat dementia

Chloe Lambert

Chloe Esposito plans to relax and enjoy herself during City2Sea.

The trait that gives you competitive edge

Sarah Berry

Wattleseed creme brulee at French Saloon in Melbourne.

Australia's 19 best desserts of the year

Dan Lepard's classic cream cheesecake.

Dreamy cream cheesecake with chocolate biscuit crumb

Dan Lepard

Eat-in or takeaway, Thirsty Bird's food is served in packaging.

Do burgers travel well? Food delivery services put to the test

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Mum's dilemma: Should I pay for a handbag my child vomited on?

Ciaran Williamson, 8, died after the gravestone fell on him at Craigton Cemetery in Glasgow.

Mother finds eight-year-old son crushed by falling gravestone

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama with their daughters Malia and Sasha, pictured in 2014.

Obama's daughters have started dating - here's why he's not worried

CU in the NT shirt.

The nine dumbest ideas in tourism history

Ben Groundwater
15 mins ago

Galapagos snakes feature in surprising abundance during the series <i>Planet Earth 2</I>.

I went to the terrifying snake island from Planet Earth 2

Craig Platt
1 hr ago

The characteristics we Australians think of as being uniquely our own are actually far more universal.

The things we think make us 'Aussie' aren't 'Aussie' at all

Ben Groundwater

The Freeview FV app lets Australians watch live television on the go.

Hands on: Freeview FV streaming TV app

COMMENT
Adam Turner

gmail

Gmail app for iOS has finally been updated

Tim Biggs

adobe

Your Adobe subscription costs are about to be raised by 10 per cent

Tim Biggs

HTC Vive

HTC Vive: a guide for Australians

Chris Jager

Pieter Rossouw at Sydney Phobia Clinic with the virtual reality headset technology

Clinic says VR can defeat real fears

Liam Mannix

Last year's Best Family Car champion, the Ford Mondeo, faces stiff competition from the new Skoda Superb and Kia Optima.

What is the best SUV alternative?

Peter McKay
1 hr ago

The NSW Police have added a BMW i8 to its fleet.

Police car you won't hear coming

Stephen Ottley

2017 Holden Astra.

New Astra targeting Mazda3, Golf

David McCowen

Tesla will start charging customers for use of its Supercharger network after they reach 400kWh.

Tesla to charge for use of its Supercharger network

Drive Staff

2016 Drive Car of the Year best Utes.

2016 Drive Car of the Year: Best Ute

Andrew MacLean

Muzilla: a cross between a 2010 Nissan GT-R and a 1970 Ford Mustang at the 2016 SEMA Show.

Is this the best car show on earth?

Stephen Ottley

Controversy: Waugh admits Steve Smith's second innings dismissal was a potential game-changer.

Australian batsmen losing mental focus: Waugh

Big winner: Valentine Holmes could find himself at fullback for Cronulla following Ben Barba's departure.

Valentine Holmes could be big winner after Sharks release Barba

Adrian Proszenko

At full flight: Israel Folau leaves the Welsh defence in his wake on Saturday.

Folau wary of wounded Scots in milestone match

Tom Decent

In the spotlight: Ben Barba.

Sharks face choice of fining Barba or terminating his contract

Adrian Proszenko

Back: Will Genia has joined the Wallabies in Edinburgh ahead of their clash with Scotland on Saturday.

Cheika, Genia put England headache on hold

Tom Decent

Retreat: The Cabin promotes itself as "Asia's leading drug and alcohol addiction treatment centre".

Inside the luxury rehab facility Ben Barba is turning to

Adrian Proszenko

The top award has gone to a man for the first time in its 16-year history.

IOC hands top women's sport gong to a man

Under the pump: Australian captain Steve Smith with chairman of selectors Rod Marsh.

Wessels: Australia lacked 'quality, passion and fighting spirit'

Jon Pierik