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Ambulance Victoria was flooded with calls after a storm hit Melbourne shortly before 6pm.

'Major disaster' as an unprecedented number fall sick

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Commuters get off and on to a tram at the corner of Spencer and Burke streets on ...

That change of weather was ridiculous, even for Melbourne

Senators Bridget McKenzie and John Williams in the Senate on Monday.

Nationals fire a shot 'across government's bow' with Senate revolt

55 mins ago

The Age, News 10/11/2016, picture by Justin McManus. Jerusha Mathers has mild cerabral palsy. She's is studying to get ...

'Underestimating me': Aspiring doctor claims disability bias

Police search the Yarra River after reports a car was driven into the water.

Police search Yarra River after reports a car was driven into the water

1 hr ago

Tax deductions claimed by each worker for clothing or accessories cost $211 on average.

500,000 Australians could lose tax deduction under new proposal

Trump's colossal mistake will haunt his presidency

ANALYSIS

Indigenous leader accuses 'miserable' ABC of racism

Dozens of doctors and nurses dying of drug overdoses each year

Why I own an investment property but rent my home

A-G caught calling colleagues 'mediocre' and 'not very good'

President Barack Obama reluctantly gave up his effort to have the TPP ratified by the US Congress. President Xi Jinping ...

The moment the US gave the world to China

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

X Factor grand finalists wait for the announcement of the winner.

And The X Factor winner is...

Selena Gomez accepts the award favourite female artist pop/rock at the American Music Awards.

Gomez admits being 'broken' as Trump slayed at AMAs

Cricketer Brian Lara is one of the highest scoring players in the game's history.

'Not a hoax': Windies legend signs up for Aussie pub team

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Does fat really make you fat?

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Arthurs Seat Eagle gets tick of approval... 56 years on

Gigi Hadid impersonates Melania Trump alongside co-host Jay Pharoah during the 2016 American Music Awards on Sunday in ...

Gigi lights up social media with Melania impersonation

Yoshe Ann Taylor has been imprisoned in Cambodia for her role in attempting to smuggle 2.2kg of heroin to Australia in 2013.

Love-scam victim in jail after AFP tip-off

Millennials repeatedly fall into five design traps.

The five biggest decorating mistakes millennials make

There are plenty of packaged muesli bars to choose from in the supermarkets.

How to choose a snack bar that's actually good for you

Exclusive first look at The Age stories

The bum print found on one of the entrance doors to the hall.

Bum print burglary baffles cops as thief leaves cheeky clue

Parkville rioters: first group of juveniles moved to adult jail

Carjacker's moral culpability low due to drugs mix-up, judge finds

Crews received support from the air.

Crews bring Swan Hill fire under control

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Drivers urged to slow down and save lives in new TAC campaign

Aedes notoscriptus - better known as the common backyard mosquito.

11 mosquito fixes that don't work - and one that saved the Queen

Virgin says it 'takes the safety and comfort of our passengers extremely seriously'.

Teen sues Virgin, claims genitals burnt in mid-air coffee spill

Chris Wilson was attacked by an emu when riding along the Cotter River.

The new magpie? Emu chases Canberra cyclists

ACT

Julene Thorburn pleaded guilty to perjury and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Tia's foster-mother pleads guilty to perjury

QLD

WA Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has called for the threshold to remove children from dysfunctional families to ...

Top cop labels stolen generation claims 'bullshit'

WA

Missing: Quanne Diec.

Police search for body of schoolgirl missing since 1998

NSW

Attorney-General George Brandis captured by the Sky News camera and microphone.

Brandis caught calling colleagues 'mediocre' and 'not very good'

Rod Culleton has his High Court debut. It was rocky ride

US alliance now security threat to Australia, says Di Natale

MONEY AFR 100421 MELB PIC BY JESSICA SHAPIRO... GENERIC cash, banks, interest rates, wages, pay, import, export, notes, ...

Morrison signals another surplus delay on the cards

Amin Afravi is an Iranian refugee on the Manus Island regional processing centre.

Mental illness of detainees 'amongst highest recorded'

Immigration minister Peter Dutton was in question time on Monday, as the protesters faced court.

'I'm not interested in [Shorten's] politically correct nonsense'

Stephanie Peatling

Senator Malcolm Roberts during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 7 November 2016. Photo: ...

NASA chief slaps down climate sceptic One Nation MP

LANA 000214 PIC MICHELE MOSSOP LANA MOODY 4 DAYS OLD DAUGHTER OF LOUISE KENNERLEY GENERIC BABY CHILDCARE INFANCY ...

Fate of babies carried by surrogates uncertain amid crackdown

Pope Francis, pictured earlier this year, said any priest could forgive the sin of abortion.

Pope Francis permits priests to forgive the 'sin' of abortion

Julie Zauzmer
1 hr ago

Police investigate the scene of the St. Louis shooting.

Police officers shot in San Antonio, St. Louis as suspect killed

Changing of the guard: Xi Jinping and Barack Obama pass each other at the APEC summit's opening session in Lima.

Only one winner in collapse of Trans-Pacific Partnership

ANALYSIS

Illustration: Andrew Dyson.

A Muslim, a Jew and a feminist walk into a bar...

COMMENT
Louise Adler

Health advice provided in many magazines is quite often poor and not based on reliable evidence or medical guidelines.

Looking for health advice? Avoid health magazines

COMMENT
Amanda Wilson

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How to beat those pesky telemarketers

COMMENT

Financing must change dramatically if emissions are to be curbed.

Banks' climate change talk not yet matched by action

COMMENT
Clancy Yeates

Boral boss Mike Kane knows well the $3.5 billion business he is buying in the US.

Boral boss Mike Kane has faith in his Utah acquisition

Colin Kruger, CBD

At least 381 people were killed when Rana Plaza collapsed.

Which retailers are on Oxfam's 'naughty' list this Christmas?

The New Daily offers free online news and is 'a vehicle to promote financial literacy among members'.

Free news website now owned by super industry mega-group

About 500,000 people could lose their tax deductions

Where next for the 'tarnished' Australian dollar?

Australia's banks need an 'overhaul' not CEO pledges

Qantas, American Airlines to fight decision to block flight deal

A five-bedroom home at Simonson Way sold for $916,000 in August.

The very young postcode beating the older 'burbs on growth

Young family of five sitting together on couch having fun tickling.

Could this be the solution to a happy home life?

Real estate buyers and sellers have been warned to be wary of online companies promising to connect them with the best ...

House hunters warned about using agent comparison websites

Millennials repeatedly fall into five design traps.

The five biggest decorating mistakes millennials make

10 ways to get started with your organisation station.

The best home hacks to keep your tech stuff organised

Even with the top down, the Dawn's bespoke audio system measures ambient noise via two microphones.

Which luxury car has the sweetest sound system?

Luxury Cars

Bianchi's new release is one mean machine.

This top-of-the-line road bike is not for the faint-hearted

Sporting Style

Many investors turn to stocks such as Telstra for the income.

Time to sell 'safe income' stocks

Renting can make more financial sense than buying in some circumstances.

Why I own an investment property but rent my home

Maddison Lawrence of Slick Azz Auto

No degree is no problem in small business

Sylvia Pennington

Matt Schneider says Optika employs a high ratio of employees with autism or Asperger's syndrome who, with unconventional ...

Secrets from Australia's top innovators

Kate Jones

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George Brandis' open mic night

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Stink in Canada's parliament over the word 'Fart'

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Plays of the Week

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Cyclist v animal: when nature attacks

Fiete, a two year-old male polar bear (Ursus Maritimus) from Rostock Zoo.

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Michelle Dockery as you've never seen her before. Good Behaviour now streaming on Stan.

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Every single episode of Seinfeld now streaming. Only on Stan.

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Indigenous leader and activist Noel Pearson.

Noel Pearson lambasts 'racist' ABC at Keating biography launch

Georgina Mitchell

Selena Gomez accepts the award favourite female artist pop/rock at the American Music Awards.

Gomez admits being 'broken' as Trump slayed at AMAs

Adele will tour Australia for the first time next year.

Adele fans left empty-handed over website crashes

Ebony Bowden

Beastie Boys member Adam Horovitz speaks at an anti-hate rally.

Beastie Boys leads anti-hate rally over rise in pro-Trump graffiti

Rob Moran

Triple J's Matt and Alex have announced they're leaving the station.

Alex Dyson and Matt Okine announce Triple J departure

Rob Moran

Kanye West's working on his own biopic, and he's got an idea for who should play him.

Kanye walks off stage three songs into gig after slamming Beyonce

Rob Moran

Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump: "Google what is ISIS?"

Baldwin returns as a very nervous Trump on SNL

Aja Styles

Guy Sebastian finished fifth at Eurovision 2015 with his song Tonight Again.

X Factor's dire on-set conditions revealed

EXCLUSIVE
Ebony Bowden

Wim Wenders and James Franco on the set of Every Thing Will Be Fine.

Wim Wenders takes dramatic tension into the third dimension

Stephanie Bunbury

What's Opera, Doc? (1957). Bugs Bunny as Brunnhilde and Elmer Fudd as Siegfried. SOURCE: Publicity Animator Chuck ...

The Ring goes full cycle: War, wabbits and warrior princesses

Hannah Francis

The Age, News 18/11/2016, picture by Justin McManus. Cast of Reefer Madness a play the will show at Chapel on Chapel.

'Over the top, silly and really funny': Reefer Madness the Musical

Annabel Ross

Gigi Hadid impersonates Melania Trump alongside co-host Jay Pharoah during the 2016 American Music Awards on Sunday in ...

Gigi Hadid lights up social media with Melania Trump impression

Amy Croffey

Heidi Klum arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. ...

The best and most creatively dressed on the AMAs red carpet

Jenna Clarke

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Singer Z LaLa attends the 2016 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November ...

Big hair and sheer dresses rule the AMAs red carpet 2016

Meghan Markle took to Instagram to thank her friends and fans for their support after the "wave of abuse and harassment" ...

Meghan Markle breaks silence on social media amid 'abuse'

Amy Croffey

Girl, domestic violence, child, sad, alone, afraid

Should we get involved in our kids' friendship battles?

Kasey Edwards

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Students protest against Columbia University's wrestling team following the publication of sexist and racist messages ...

Protest leads to suspension of university athletes

Mary Ward

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: Chrissy Teigen attends the Host One To Remember event at Haven's Kitchen on November 15, ...

'Look who wants a safe space now': Teigen blasts Trump

Charmed and dangerous?

Charm offensive: A surprising red flag for domestic violence

Paula Goodyer

The reward is in the effort: Don't be afraid to push yourself.

How to get the most out of every workout

Jordan D. Metzl

Remembering her power: Zoe Kazan.

Zoe Kazan on overcoming an eating disorder

COMMENT
ZOE KAZAN

Sushi burrito from Josie Jo in Melbourne.

Sushi burritos come to Melbourne's CBD this week

The Blue Ducks' mixed-grain dhal is a convenient and healthy mid-week dinner recipe.

Meat-free Monday: Give dhal a mixed grain health boost

Neil Perry's roast chicken burger.

Beat the Victorian heat: best oven-free dinners

Ryan Reynolds shares his tips for the delivery room

Ryan Reynolds shares hilarious delivery room tips for dads-to-be

Jessica Whelan, 4, passed away on Sunday.

Girl whose portrait touched thousands has died from cancer

Ariane Beeston

Santa is watching you ...

Forget Elf on the Shelf: this Christmas it's all about the Santa Cam

Ariane Beeston

Germany has long had a relaxed attitude to nakedness.

Why Germans are the champions of going nude in public

Tim Richards

Before you head off, make sure you know what the visa requirements are.

Every country Australians can enter without needing a visa

Kylie McLaughlin

The Belmond Grand Hibernian on the line to Cork.

Green with envy: Europe's newest luxury train journey rolls out

Alison Stewart

The iPhone 6 Plus.

Apple will fix iPhone 6 'touch disease', for $230

LG's E6 and G6 Ultra HD OLED have a sound bar across the front to improve the audio.

The new gold standard for home cinema

COMMENT

Getting fit, accomplishing tasks and making money. But can Deliveroo be full time?

Deliveroo for a day: can you make a living in the gig economy?

nbn

NBN's $20b government loan to finish rollout

Gizmodo

Aedes notoscriptus - better known as the common backyard mosquito.

What actually works to stop mozzies?

Bridie Smith

Can last year's Best Luxury Car Under $80,000, the Mercedes-Benz C200, see off the new Audi A4.

The Best Luxury Car under $80,000

Andrew MacLean

LDV says its new T60 ute should receive a five-star crash rating.

LDV unveils new T60 ute

David McCowen

2017 Skoda Kodiaq.

Skoda's new Kluger rival reviewed

Kez Casey

Molly Taylor has mad history as the first woman to win the ARC as a driver.

Molly Taylor wins Australian Rally Championship with Subaru

David McCowen

Porsche is set to offer a manual gearbox again on its 911 GT3 road racer

Manual returns to Porsche 911 GT3

Andrew MacLean

Mazda rotary-powered RX-Vision concept.

Mazda plots rotary sports car return

Stephen Ottley

Cricketer Brian Lara is one of the highest scoring players in the game's history.

Signing of the century: Lara joins Aussie pub side

Sam Rigney and David Allan-Petale

Confrontation: Zunaid Wadee shoulder charges reporter Will Crouch.

South Africans lose the plot - and their guard must be sent home

COMMENT
Chris Barrett

Matthew Wade

Colour-blind Wade has a vision for the pink-ball Test

Amor remonstrates with the fourth official before he is ejected from the sidelines.

A-League coach banned for grabbing referee

Test newcomers Matthew Renshaw and Chadd Sayers.

We wanted blood and we got it. But did selectors go too far?

Greg Baum

Number one: Andy Murray has defeated Novak Djokovic in the ATP World Tour Finals to end the year as the top ranked player.

Mighty Murray ends year on a whole new level

Linda Pearce

United States? Rickie Fowler hits a shot on the 13th hole during a foresomes match at the Ryder Cup golf tournament ...

Rickie the adrenalin junkie out to shake up golf

Charlie Happell

New dawn: Peter Handscomb, Matthew Wade and Nic Maddinson after receiving the news of their Test selection.

Pick and stick: Bold selections must be given time

ANALYSIS
Geoff Lawson

Andrew McGrath

This year's No.1 draft pick is ... Canadian? It could happen

Emma Quayle

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: AFL footballer Heritier Lumumba during a Melbourne Demons training session on July 22, ...

Lewis turns out for Dees, but Lumumba not ready

Daniel Cherny

Josh Battle.

AFL draft 2016: club-by-club guide, part three

Emma Quayle

Banned: Graeme Allan.

ASADA puts to rest further action in Whitfield affair

No show: Stephen Dank did not appear at his hearing on Monday.

Dank's appeal lacks important key player: himself

Rohan Connolly

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