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Earthquake

'The floor was shaking': Major quake strikes NZ

1 hr ago

Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey: "Proxy advisers are a sore on corporate Australia."

Harvey Norman's secret $62m start-up that hasn't earned a cent

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces a resettlement option for refugees to the United States of America with Peter ...

Biggest maritime operation since WWII to deter US resettle option

Can you put a tangible value on the weekend?

Workers dob in their bosses over 'cash-in-hand' jobs

Under the pump: Australian skipper Steve Smith.

Our cricketers have seen dark days before. There was only one solution

COMMENT
Greg Baum

President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed the Trans-Pacific Partnership is off the table.

Trump ignores Turnbull's plea to sign off on trade deal

Aldi to launch assault on China using Australia as its base

Nationals in open warfare as leader Grant faces coup

Confusion, fear and joy for asylum seekers over Turnbull's US plan

Climate more sensitive to rising CO2 as planet warms: study warns

Scott Morrison's emergency surgery remains a mystery

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Amora Hotel guests gather in a carpark after an earthquake on November 14, 2016 ...

Evacuations after tsunami warning for entire east coast of New Zealand

Live
35 mins ago

England's cricket captain Alastair Cook raises his bat and helmet after scoring century on the fifth day of the first ...

Australia destroy themselves, England destroy the game

ANALYSIS

60 Minutes: Gable Tostee

Moonshine, sex, fighting: Tostee didn't hear Wright's scream

Winners are grinners: Karlie and Will take out The Block 2016.

The Block's big payday: contestants share in nearly $3m

Quitting your job

How to quit your job with dignity

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Turnbull's US refugee resettlement deal

Jimmy Fallon and David Blaine.

What happened to the frog? Jimmy Fallon shocked at illusion

Pink

Pink announces second pregnancy with surprise photo

Double champ: Conor McGregor holds up his title belts.

McGregor knocks out Alvarez to make UFC history

Underwater restaurant Anantara Maldives.

The most amazing underground travel experiences

A protester demonstrates in an anti-Trump protest against President-elect, Donald Trump

New Yorkers take to the streets in thousands to protest against Trump

Clair Sheehan takes part in a protest against the election of President-elect Donald Trump in Seattle.

Struck dumb by the election result, where to now for the US left?

Josephine Tovey

Steve Bannon, campaign CEO for Donald Trump, during a national security meeting with advisers at Trump Tower in October.

Who is Donald Trump's trusted adviser Steve Bannon?

Nick O'Malley

A bushfire rages in Londonderry as firefighters battle to contain the blaze.

Firefighters work throughout the night to strengthen fire lines

Tempers run high in day four of the search for Matthew Leveson

Woman knocked out in attack after row at Potts Point restaurant

Mother Amy Dawes with her daughter two-year-old daughter Eliya. .

Amy had no idea her 'normal birth' could leave her so broken

Kate Aubusson

Business is looking up for the early learning industry.

Where your $190 a day childcare fees really go

Kelsey Munro

Police arrested a 29-year-old man at Baulkham Hills and later charged him with murder.

Murder charge after 'targeted' victim shot in the neck

Liam Gordon Murphy was known as The Wolf online.

Sydney fetish master 'The Wolf' exposed by rape charge

Shelsea Schilling was found dead at Southport on Friday afternoon.

The poem that revealed slain woman's fear of bikie ex

Murder victim Travis Mills with his daughter Ruby.

Five people jailed for life for body-in-boot murder of Travis Mills

Riot police and dog handlers were called after the latest unrest at the Melbourne Youth Justice Centre in Parkville.

Youths riot at Justice Centre as officer hurt at second prison

UPDATED

A 44-year-old woman is recovering in hospital after crashing through several fences in Kings Park.

L-plater ploughs through fences, front yards in smash

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, May ...

Turnbull government takes wraps off US refugee deal

Fergus Hunter

From One Nation slayer to One Nation staffer: Sean's rocky path

Adam Gartrell

New focus on boat turnbacks under US refugee deal

The cartoon which appeared in The Australian newspaper.

Racial discrimination complaint against cartoonist dropped

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 10 November 2016. ...

PM 'not welcome' at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Jodie Stephens

The Pauline Hanson-led party is shaping up to be instrumental in deciding the outcome of the election in Queensland.

Labor, LNP spooked by One Nation as Queensland poll looms

"I can't be part of what's happening here:" Rose McClintock says the election result will push her to leave the US.

'Betrayed' residents prepare to flee from Trump

Fergus Hunter

Nicholas Kristof

NY Times columnist captures thief

Stars of the TV series Silicon Valley, Thomas Middleditch (centre) and Kumail Nanjiani (front left), had a run in with ...

Trump supporter threaten stars of Silicon Valley

Jenna Clarke

Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, left, and Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minister in Japan

Shinzo Abe to meet Donald Trump

Pakistani volunteer medics rush an injured person to a hospital in Quetta after an attack last week.

At least 52 killed in blast at Pakistan shrine

President-elect Donald Trump tapped into ordinary Americans' nervousness on several fronts.

Why Trump has fans in the Liberal Party

COMMENT
Tom Switzer
1 hr ago

A sensational report is shared more quickly, even if it's wrong.

We're falling for fake news more than ever

COMMENT
Tim Dick

The road toll is "going through the roof", says the Pedestrian Council's Harold Scruby.

The transport minister can't be serious about road safety

COMMENT
Harold Scruby

Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey has invested almost $62 million in a secret start up over the past two years.

Revealed: Harvey Norman's secret $62 million start-up

Donald Trump's shock election has led President Barack Obama's administration to abandon plans to push through the TPP ...

Little right, much wrong with Trumponomics

Ross Gittins

China's Singles Day online shopping festival just past midnight with a screen showing the transaction volume in Shenzhen ...

Aldi to sell Australian products to China

Amnesty International and Wesley Mission have been dragged into a fundraising scandal

Amnesty caught up in fundraising scam

NAB eyes home loan bounce on new tech system

Investors join the Trump, Brexit rebellion

Colin Kruger, CBD

ASX set for calm start as investors eye Trump

SpeeDx steps into limelight as sales set to surge

Winners are grinners: Karlie and Will take out The Block 2016.

The Block's big payday: contestants share in nearly $3m prize money

Gavin Croft auctions of 10/28 Warunda St, Kirribilli.

First home buyer forks out $915,000 for a one-bedroom unit

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more palatial home in this corner of Sydney Harbour.

Hide away in 'cocoon-rooms' in this palatial waterfront pad

A guesthouse at Evanslea, 146 Market Street, Mudgee.

Beyond Sydney: The regional town that's got 'everything going for it'

The net at Tower House.

Is your home actually making your child unhappy?

Top watches 2016.

Smartwatches switched off as the 15 best watches of 2016 announced

Watches

When it comes to cocktails, American whiskey is fantastic for mixing.

American-style whiskies that will make you love the USA

Smart Sipping

The rules on how long age pensioners can spend overseas are changing.

Can I get the age pension and move overseas?

George Cochrane

Beginner investors need to be willing to "skin their knee" just like novice bike riders.

The five things stopping you investing

Scott Phillips

Karen Lawson, CEO of corporate start-up accelerator Slingshot.

Why are so many start-ups failing?

Adam Courtenay

The waterproof-backed Sandusa beach towel gets a workout.

'Summerpreneurs' cash in on bright spot in calendar

Christine D'Mello

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Emergency warning for Londonderry bushfire

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All Blacks demolish Italy

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Turnbull's US refugee resettlement deal

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Wallabies' thrilling one-point win over Scotland

Christian Taylor at the Yarra River at McMahons creek, East of Warburton. Christian is taking 360 degree pictures of the ...

Yarra River Photo Survey

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Younger Season 3 fast tracked from the U.S. every Thursday.

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

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Hit the road and escape the city

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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60 Minutes: Gable Tostee

Tostee recalls night with Wright, but didn't hear her final scream

Drew Creighton

Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton on SNL following the shock US election.

Kate McKinnon pays tribute to Clinton and Cohen on SNL

Jenna Clarke

Jimmy Fallon and David Blaine.

What happened to the frog? Jimmy Fallon shocked at illusion

Aja Styles

Eddie Remayne as Newt Scamander in <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>.

The Harry Potter role Redmayne wasn't destined to play

Dan Barkalow, left, and Bruce Springsteen poses for a photo in Wall Township, N.J. Barkalow and a group from the ...

Like a Boss: Bikers help stranded Bruce Springsteen

Channel Seven star Melissa Doyle has been a newsreader, Sunrise co-host and Sunday Night presenter. Now, she will take ...

The 'gobsmacking' rise of Smooth FM and why it beats the babble

Neil McMahon

Date With Kate with Neale Whitaker.?Photographer: Regina Karon

Who is The Block judge Neale Whitaker tipping to win?

Kate Waterhouse

American actor and environmental activist Robert Redford is pictured during an interview with The Associated Press in ...

Robert Redford plans 'goodbye to all that' acting for first love

MCA Kids Committee in Tatsuo Miyajima family space.

How technology is changing our art gallery experience

Elissa Blake

SMH SPECTRUM. Story by, Jenny Valentish. Photo shows, Musicians, Claire Edwardes and Juan Felipe Waller have created and ...

Beats and bits and bobs at micromusic festival

Jenny Valentish

David Hockney: Current is a major solo exhibition of one of the world's most influential living artists, David Hockney, ...

David Hockney: the 79-year-old swaps brushes for an iPad

Debbie Cuthbertson

Pink

Pink announces second pregnancy with surprise photo

Jenna Clarke

The safety pin movement is gaining momentum in the days following the US election.

Why some Americans have started wearing safety pins

Jenna Clarke

He'd walk into a bank and slide a handwritten note across the counter: "This is a robbery, give me all the bills in your ...

The day I found out my father was a bank robber

Molly Brodak

Stars of the TV series Silicon Valley, Thomas Middleditch (centre) and Kumail Nanjiani (front left), had a run in with ...

Trump supporters allegedly threaten stars of Silicon Valley

Jenna Clarke

Tragedy: Georgia Love sports a Pancare purple ribbon in memory of her mother at the Cosmopolitan awards.

Bachelorette Georgia Love slams 'has been' Donald Trump

Amy Croffey

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

How Australian designers got Beyonce's attention on Instagram

Jenna Clarke

Kym Ellery is known for adorning striking flares.

Flares and fearlessness: Kym Ellery's secrets to success

Clare Press

In search of zany chic.

Wearing what you want is the best fashion trend of the year

Wendy Squires

Burger? Not as you know it.

Top five nutrition trends for 2017

Sarah Berry

Anxiety about sleep may be causing you sleepless nights.

Do you have sleep anxiety?

Evelyn Reich

Do fitness trackers work? Only if we use them.

Fitness trackers might help us if we did this

GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Celebrity chef Shannon Bennett has sold a majority stake in his hospitality empire, which includes his Burnham Beeches ...

Shannon Bennett sells stake in restaurant empire for $15million

Jatz at Acme restaurant in Sydney.

You will only remember these foods if you're an '80s child

Fish 'n' chips Chinese-style: Sichuan fried fish and potato straws.

Weekly meal planner: spring recipes for mid-November

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Would you want your dad with you as you give birth?

Evelyn Lewin

Are we giving kids too many dress up days? Melissa Radke sure thinks so.

Why this mum's rant about school dress up days has struck a chord

Ariane Beeston

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Husband exlpains why you don't love 'only one woman' in moving post

Beautiful and dramatic dawn light sweeps over the Kingston Gold course on Norfolk island.

The Australian island where the locals live in another world

Max Anderson

Four Mile Beach and aerial view of resort Sheraton Mirage Resort Port Douglas.

Australia's escape for the rich and famous is back in fashion

Angie Kelly

She's back there somewhere: crowds viewing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre.

Traveller letters: Put your phone away or stay home and use Google

Ishan Dan, founder of the Mr Tradie app.

Got an idea for an app? You get what you pay for

Adam Turner

With Jamboard, Google has entered the smart whiteboard race.

Google, Microsoft race to reinvent whiteboard

Steven Overly

<i>Infinite Warfare</i>'s space-faring campaign is nothing if not a spectacle.

Review: is Call of Duty still king of the shooter genre?

Tim Biggs

Tennis

Melbourne mixing tennis with esports

Kotaku

The Geelong Star has been the target of much media attention after reportedly killing marine life caught in its net.

Streaming video could keep an eye on boats

Andrew Colley

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

New Tesla Model X reviewed

David McCowen

2016 Drive Car of the Year Best People Mover.

2016 Drive Car of the Year: Best People Mover

Stephen Ottley

Can the Ford Focus Trend defend its small car crown against the new Honda Civic, Renault Megane, Holden Astra and Kia ...

Which is the best small car?

Kez Casey

2016 Holden Astra RS-V

2016 Holden Astra new car review

David McCowen

2017 Volkswagen Golf R.

New Volkswagen Golf revealed

Greg Kable

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Driven: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Andrew MacLean

Ton up: England's cricket captain Alastair Cook celebrates after scoring a century against India.

While Australia self-destruct, England destroy the game

ANALYSIS
Malcolm Knox

Spectator: Tim Cahill has been an unused substitute in two of the last six world cup qualifiers.

Has Tim Cahill played his last game for the Socceroos?

Michael Cockerill

Target practice: Filip Holosko shoots for goal against Perth.

Ninkovic inspires Sydney FC rout to keep winning spree alive

Double champ: Conor McGregor holds up his title belts.

McGregor knocks out Alvarez to make UFC history

Philip O'Connor

Under the pump: Steve Smith and Darren Lehmann watching the rain at Blundstone Arena.

Howard puts Lehmann on notice and flags selection shake-up

Chris Barrett

Justified heartbreak: Bernard Foley gives the Wallabies their one-point win, but it was one-way traffic in the last 20 ...

Wallabies survive their attempt to beat themselves

Paul Cully

A thai football fans with a Brad Smith jersey

The unlikely Socceroo who is an idol in Thailand

Dominic Bossi

Survivor: NSW Open winner Adam Blyth overcame a horror front nine on Sunday.

Blyth: 'I was getting ahead of myself and partying already'

Adam Pengilly

Lean trot: Adam Voges is just one of several Australian batsmen struggling at the moment.

Chappell laments 'broken system'

Andrew Wu

Back in town: Brian Lara will show his daughter Sydney around the harbour city.

Lara in Sydney, with Sydney

Chris Barrett, Andrew Wu

South Africa's Hashim Amla is believed to have been the target of the graffiti.

Spectator banned for racist graffiti

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