US ELECTION: RESULTS AND ANALYSISYou’re hired: US votes for The Donald
Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States. He addressed supporters after Hillary Clinton called to congratulate him.
CommentThe words nobody believed
6:47PMCAROLINE OVERINGTONEvery single poll published in the past four months predicted a Clinton victory. But look now at the electoral map.
analysisIt was the economy, stupid
4:10PMJohn LyonsThe resounding message from this US election result was that people’s economic security trumps royalty and razzmatazz.
LivePM: great, momentous choice
7:40PMRosie LewisPoliticsNow: Malcolm Turnbull has congratulated the American people on their “great and momentous” choice in electing Donald Trump.
All bets are off with Trump
5:52PMStephen BartholomeuszIf Donald Trump keeps his campaign pledges, it’s not just the US or Mexico who’ll be in for a wild and scary ride.
FALLOUTMarkets thrashed by Trump fears
7:34PMDaniel Palmer, Chris Kohler, David RogersEuropean markets have opened sharply lower, with $29bn wiped from the ASX and safe havens eagerly sought.
School ‘put name above students’
11:19AMTESSA AKERMANOne of Australia’s most prestigious schools valued their reputation over student welfare, abuse royal commission told.
Connor faces 15 years in prison
5:42PMAmanda Hodge, BaliByron Bay mother Sara Connor is expected to be charged in Bali today with conspiracy to commit manslaughter.
COMMENTHillary’s flaws defined election
12:08PMDaniel FinkelsteinOnly someone as self-righteous and deceitful as Clinton could have struggled so long against someone as bad as Trump.
Beware generation snowflake
9:58AMHelen RumbelowWith their readiness to take offence, are millenials too delicate or just misunderstood? | TAKE THE TEST
Blame Aldi, not Woolies: Smith
1:49PMDick Smith blames Aldi price-cutting for forcing Woolworths to dump Aussie-tinned tomato brand SPC.
CFMEU blackmail claims ‘valid’
10:31AMPIA AKERMANBlackmail charges against union boss John Setka and his deputy look set to proceed.
EXCLUSIVE‘ABC maligned my beliefs’
12:00AMGREG BROWNTennis great Margaret Court says she felt maligned by the ABC for her religious beliefs and opposition to gay marriage.
Q&AWhat the hell does this mean?
5:21PMChris KohlerEconomist Craig James seeks answers on how a Trump victory could turn into an opportunity.
Apple Pay comes to millions
8:50AMChris GriffithUp to 4 million Australians can soon start using Apple Pay following a deal between Apple and a body representing smaller banks and credit unions.
CBA slapped with ‘first strike’
5:50PMMichael Bennet, Paul GarveyCBA has become the first of the big four to suffer a successful shareholder revolt on executive pay.
UpdatedRio boss suspended over payment
2:54PMDaniel Palmer, Matt ChambersRio’s energy chief has been suspended and a legal head has quit over a $13.5m payment to a consultant in Guinea.
MARGIN CALLGina’s exec lashes Perth ‘stain’
12:00AMWill Glasgow, Christine LacyGina Rinehart’s trusted iron ore exec Barry Fitzgerald won’t be getting the keys to the city of his native Perth.
Trump claims victory
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Cliona O’DowdHillary Clinton has called to concede the election to the now president-elect, Donald Trump.
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Embrace the natural cleavage
Harriet WalkerThe boob sandwich is officially out of fashion — or so says Vogue. Now it’s all about natural breasts.
Locals rise to the challenge
Glynis Traill-NashAustralian brands are continuing to fight back against international labels and online retailers.
Defamation suit looms for Triggs
HEDLEY THOMASGillian Triggs is under renewed fire and facing a defamation action from QUT students.
NDIS rollout rush a ‘major risk’
Rick MortonThe rushed rollout of the $22bn NDIS presents a “major risk” to the development of the workforce and market, an audit report says.
Morrison demands super hike
DAVID CROWEScott Morrison is seeking rapid approval for a $3bn tax hike on superannuation by the end of this year.
Dreamworld ride closed for good
Sarah VoglerArdent Leisure confirms the Thunder River Rapids ride will be permanently closed after four people were killed.
Harry slams girlfriend’s ‘trolls’
Prince Harry issues unprecedented public statement attacking “social media trolls” for attacks on his girlfriend.
Rural vote helps Trump
Aaron ZitnerDonald Trump ran big margins in rural and blue-collar parts of the country as Hillary Clinton held on to urban areas.
Obamas plan Washington future
Boer DengBarack Obama’s decision to keep his family in Washington suggests he will be an active former commander-in-chief.
Insults a campaign mainstay
Rhys BlakelyIt began with a ride down a golden escalator in the marble atrium of a New York skyscraper.
The anger of America
Cameron StewartThis strangest of election campaigns is a choice between two candidates equally unlikely to unite their nation.
Aussies limping towards Hobart
Peter LalorJoe Mennie will make his debut in Hobart this weekend and could be one of up to four changes for the second Test.
Barba’s cocaine test from fan day
Margie McDonaldLess than 24 hours after doing a lap of honour with Cronulla, Ben Barba was caught with cocaine in his system.
Motorola Solutions buys Gridstone
DAVID SWANAmerican communications specialist acquires Melbourne-based app developer.
VET fix ‘rushed, has problems’
JULIE HARE, KYLAR LOUSSIKIANThe end of the calamitous VET FEE-HELP loans program is imminent with legislation for a new scheme expected this week.
A fatal attraction
Philippa HawkerMost people run from monsters such as sharks and aliens. Jeremy Renner’s latest character is drawn to them.
Old media ‘hasn’t lost bite’
JAKE MITCHELLRay Hadley says Mike Baird’s backflip on banning greyhound racing underlines the influence of traditional media.
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I'm with the band
PHOTO GALLERY Aussie lensman Bob King tagged along with most of the great rock and pop acts to tour Australia during the past 50 years.
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Till the money runs out
BERNARD SALT What's more important, living within your means or taking selfies in a pool in Bali?
Cosmic, man
Phillip AdamsThe numbers are in, and Carl Sagan got it wrong. The universe is bigger than we thought.
Memories stored in the cloud
Ross BiltonAre they the snowy mountains of New Zealand’s South Island or clouds on a Pilbara horizon? Not even a Kiwi can tell.
Fire and foreplay
John LethleanTake a seat at the bar of this Melbourne diner and be seduced by the chefs working the smoky wood oven.
Buzz lightyear
Ross BiltonThis former astronaut has had some crazy adventures. And he’s not finished yet.
Putin could win White House
Roger BoyesHow Russia’s president has exploited the US election campaign to ensure he holds the initiative.
Vandal Donald and America’s ruin
Paul KellyHillary Clinton will govern a different, more polarised and angry US.
PM must be firm on freedom
Janet AlbrechtsenThe 18C case shows we have become a nation of namby pamby offence-takers.
Shorten on the back foot
DENNIS SHANAHANFinally the government has found an effective counter to the Opposition Leader’s name-calling.
Trump gets real on election eve
Greg SheridanHis final rallies showed how powerful a populist campaign, without the racist and sexist abuse, might have been.
Testing the new US President
Robert GottliebsenIn addition to the economy, tussles with Russia and China will dominate the agenda of the new US president.
PM needs momentum to escape poll rut
PETER VAN ONSELENFour down, 26 to go, as Malcolm Turnbull edges closer to the yardstick he used to topple Tony Abbott as PM.
‘Shortenian’ not so sweet
JAMES JEFFREYBill Shorten, the PM said crossly, was an ‘insult to the intelligence of the Australian people’.
Greens thought 18C bad law
Tim WilsonThree 1990s reports found a gap in the way people treated each other in speech.
Trump win would be wild ride
Kim BeazleyHis agenda would require the sort of nuanced approach he can’t provide.
Triggs in she-said, she-said
In the face of attacks, won't somebody think of the poor Human Rights Commission?
The place we call home
GRAEME BLUNDELLFormer radio star Tim Ross is taking a witty and wise look at the designs that define the way we live.
Price of fame
IAIN SHEDDENWith a growing number of Aussie acts making waves overseas, it’s prudent to put a value on their achievements.
Study in contrast
Christopher AllenHarold Cazneaux’s images of Sydney Harbour reflect the extraordinary artistry in his approach to photography.
Missing in Paris
Annabel AbbsAustralian women’s contribution to the French arts scene during the 1920s is coming back into the light.
