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AMERICA DECIDES

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The exit polls begin to roll in as US voters cast their ballots

Live
16 mins ago

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

Polling booth closed in California after nearby shooting

1 min ago

Hard choice? Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton

Trump and Clinton tied in 'do or die' battleground state

Is Donald Trump a Vladimir Putin puppet?

Hackers and a nude Melania Trump – US elections Russian-style

David Filipov

Labor MP Steve Herbert.

Minister Steve Herbert resigns over dog scandal

13 mins ago

Traders are in for a volatile election day.

$A hurls itself to six-month high as markets eye US election

Live
3 mins ago

Rebecca Amadei, centre, and her young class play a hand.

Best mates hope their vaccination card game will go viral

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton.

Taxpayers fork out $55m for the relocation of just six refugees

Most economists never doubt that a growing economy is what keeps us happy.

No. Economic growth is in no way our biggest worry

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Bunnings Warehouse is well known for weekend sausage sizzles.

Man faces $9000 fine for using a drone to pick up a Bunnings sausage

10 mins ago

How to adopt the mindset of successful people

1 hr ago

Promise of less jail time in bid to have killers tell where they hid bodies

Seething Kevin Rudd brands Malcolm Turnbull a liar

EXCLUSIVE

'Seriously dangerous' prisoner walks out of jail, into waiting car

Baby on board: Offenders on run after Coburg carjacking

Is this the most hipster house in history? Although unliveable, this Fitzroy pad has considerable value.

Has our most hipster 'burb just out-hipstered itself?

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

When we will know who the next American president will be

Chloe Esposito plans to relax and enjoy herself during City2Sea.

Gold-medallist Chloe Esposito's City2Sea tips to give you the edge

1 min ago

Harry

Prince Harry slams 'wave of abuse' at new girlfriend

Pictures shows Lake Macquarie's three bins. The green-lid bin is for green waste, the red-lid bin for general waste, the ...

The recycling mistakes you're probably making

19 mins ago

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Clinton campaign freezes mid-flight

Read as much as you like on The Age for free, as the US votes

Chosen ones: Luke Ball, Chris Judd and Luke Hodge, the top three draft picks from the 2001 Superdraft, 15 years on.

1, 2, 3: The schoolboys who rewrote football history

Stack of Cargo Containers at the docks.

Recycled shipping containers ride new wave in building design

We know about probiotics, but what's the deal with prebiotics?

Exclusive first look at The Age stories

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
16 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?

Minion letterbox

Despicable: Missing Minion leaves community searching for answers

'No body, no parole' laws could see worst killers released early

Bianca Hall

It's in their hands: Jury considers fate of toddler's accused killer

The court heard the daughter was suffering an ice-induced psychotic disorder during the attack, having taken the drug ...

Woman who stabbed elderly mum driven by ice, 'voices in her head'

A prisoner arrives at the Supreme Court in Melbourne.

Judge backs bikie prisoner who demanded his day in court

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Woman alleges rape, posts abusive material about cop, court told

Joe Russo apology

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

QLD
34 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

35 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

Most economists never doubt that a growing economy is what keeps us happy.

An economy without growth is far from our biggest worry

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Would a President Clinton be able to overlook the consensus that Russia was behind her campaign's email hacking?

The conventional wisdom about Clinton has it all wrong

COMMENT
Bob Carr

Senator Penny Wong as the Senate votes on the plebiscite same-sex marriage bill.

The plebiscite can now be pronounced dead and given a fitting burial

COMMENT
Paula Gerber

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
32 mins ago

Traders are in for a volatile election day.

Markets Live: Investors bet on Hillary

Live
Jens Meyer
3 mins 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
13 mins ago

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

There's one sign markets are still worried about the election

1 hr ago

Cash Converters to refund almost $11m to customers

Patrick Hatch
54 mins ago

Medibank revenue below expectations

Jessica Gardner
41 mins ago

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

News Corp Australia details $40m cost-cutting plan

Max Mason
3 mins ago

Former ANZ CEO Mike Smith says: "A lot of Chinese nationals are used to dealing with China on their own terms. And they ...

Ex ANZ boss' $15m Toorak home sale to China buyer fails

1 hr ago

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

Could your home be ruining your relationship?

You'll pass plenty of hidden houses as you drive through Bend of Islands.

The super-secret suburb that you've probably never heard of

The Block 2016 final room reveals

The Block recap: frustration as one team confronts the judges

Is this the most hipster house in history? Although unliveable, this Fitzroy pad has considerable value.

Has Melbourne's most hipster suburb managed to out-hipster itself?

Crunches can help definition, but many elite athletes feel no need for them.

Want to get a shredded eight pack? You should read this first

Boot Camp

Suvretta House, in St. Mortiz, Switzerland.

Escape the Australian summer at these ice cool new ski resorts

Luxury Lifestyle

James Cockington with a vintage magazine he has collected.

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

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

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How I paid off my home by 36

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.

Not your usual crowdfunding campaign

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Trump votes in New York City

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Clinton says voting 'a humbling feeling'

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Tobler-moan: Brits unhappy with smaller bar

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Where Trump, Clinton stand on key issues

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

US Elections 2016

6 mins ago

ash v evil dead

Ash vs Evil Dead Season 2 - fast tracked from the U.S. every Monday.

the circus

New episodes of The Circus fast tracked from the U.S. every Monday.

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Hit the road and escape the city

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

I wonder if there's something wrong with him: Baldwin

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?

SPOILER ALERT
Ebony Bowden
1 hr ago

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

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

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

Rob Moran

2GB presenters Alan Jones and Ray Hadley with station shareholder John Singleton on November 8.

Alan Jones forced off air indefinitely over health concerns

Peter Munro

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

Seal rejoins The Voice, with Nine announcing new Stefanovic show

Sarah Thomas

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

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Lorde attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at ...

Genius or mistake? Lorde's Facebook gambit to fans

Rob Moran

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 07: Comedian Nick Cody poses for photo on November 7, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. ...

'Alpha idiot': Melbourne comic Nick Cody takes on the world

Sarah Thomas

Winning words: Lisa Gorton's <i>The Life of Houses</i> shared PM's Literary Award.

PM's Literary Awards judges split three of the $80,000 prizes

Jason Steger

Two more wins: Antony Partos.

Antony Partos takes prestigious double win at Screen Music Awards

Garry Maddox

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

Celebrities who can't vote without picture proof

Amy Croffey
43 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
28 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
1 min ago

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

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

Bonnie Sutherland
1 hr ago

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

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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
18 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

Wise head: Former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming wants international T20s scrapped.

Scrap international T20s and consider shortening Test matches: Fleming

Larissa Nicholson

Chris Rogers says the Australians need more practice.

Rogers says Australian Test players need more game time

Andrew Tate
1 hr ago

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

Australian batsmen losing mental focus: Waugh

Frustrated: Peter Siddle continues to be dogged by a back injury.

Siddle out as Test summer lurches towards crisis point

Australian women's captain Meg Lanning will play in the WBBL.

Melbourne coach aims a 'gun' at 'brain dead' male athletes

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA ...

Curry nails NBA record for 3-pointers

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

Wessels takes shot at Australia's heart, or lack of it

All the action you might have missed.

England cricket captain clarifies quitting talk

Lachie Whitfield is alleged to have avoided a drug test.

Whitfield case may drag on for years

Roy Masters and Caroline Wilson

Forward Jesse Hogan has come back from his off-season break in ripping form.

Hogan, Gawn are leading the way: Goodwin

Andrew Tate
40 mins ago

Superdraft

Podcast: Hodge, Judd, Ball on the day that changed the game

Brett Burton has been named as Adelaide's new head of football.

Burton named as Crows' new head of football

5 mins ago

Jarrod Garlett in action.

Young Sun's contract torn up months after re-signing

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