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Wollongong student swindle

When Ashleigh vented about her boss, she didn't realise she would unleash a storm

A herald investigation
Anna Patty, Janie Barrett
1 hr ago

The Aussie dollar has fallen below US74c.

Wake-up call ringing for years. No one answered

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Cronulla rock pool will get busier next week as the mercury climbs.

'Rare' blast of heat on the way to Sydney

1 hr ago

Artarmon.

Where to buy into a million-dollar Sydney suburb for half the price

Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan says real-time reviews of multinationals are taking place, despite companies reporting nil ...

Showdown looms as seven companies hit with $2b in tax bills

1 hr ago

Western Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart is an investor in Lakes Oil.

Government approves sale of iconic empire to Gina Rinehart

59 mins ago

There are 144 staff members employed offshore.

Cold war: Survey reveals biggest office complaint from workers

1 hr ago

Climate change 'could cost Turnbull his job a second time'

Dejected, sleepless and alone: South Korean President awaits fate

Chaos in Sydney Harbour Tunnel after truck crash

The 535 million children being left behind

'That's stupid': Liberal powerbroker's wife quits party

EXCLUSIVE

The Dunc Gray Velodrome.

End looms for treasured Sydney Olympics venue

1 hr ago

Timberlake told student Fergus Lupton his song should be "on the radio now".

Justin Timberlake surprises students at Newtown school

1 hr ago

Caroline Jones marks the 20th anniversary of Australian Story. FIRST USE SUN-HERALD, MAY 29 2016.

'Legend' Caroline Jones to leave Australian Story

19 mins ago

Have cricket fans been refreshed by the sublime talents of Australian captain Steve Smith?

The secret to getting Australia's cricket team back on form

53 mins ago

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 12: Actress Sof??a Vergara attends the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly ...

Sofia Vergara's legal saga takes an extraordinary turn

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Baloney! Trump supporter on Russian rights abuses

A 99-million-year-old piece of amber with a feathered dinosaur tail trapped inside.

Breakthrough as dinosaur tail found miraculously preserved

US President-elect Donald Trump has lifted stock markets with a pro-growth agenda.

The top 10 things we talked about on Facebook in 2016

Christmas

Here are some of the weirdest Christmas trees you'll ever see

Wined and dined: Skipper Steve Smith and dedputy David Warner.

Smith, Warner wined and dined at 'private dinner'

Richard Capuano must pay rent to the RMS while living in the home he bought 18 years ago.

A letter arrived at his Sydney home. It wasn't good news

'Better if I died': Victim devastated by horror hammer attack

Baird's next test: axing super for criminal MPs

COMMENT
Sean Nicholls

Giovanni Mancuso (centre) leaves court after being sentenced.

Bondi neighbour claimed to be 'cleaning' before chlorine attack

Francis Park, Blacktown.

Sydney Now: What you need to know today

A DA for the demolition of 200 Marion Street had been approved by Canterbury Bankstown council.

Man returns home to find property in pieces after demolition blunder

Former deputy police commissioner Nick Kaldas wants to halt the release of the Operation Prospect report.

Ombudsman was biased in favour of Scipione, Kaldas claims

Ben Cousins has revealed his drug addiction is taking its toll.

'I am having a tough time': Ben Cousins has no permanent home

WA

ACT Emergency Services and ACT Policing at the scene of a gas explosion at the McDonald's restaurant on Cooyong Street ...

Man was $2 short to buy gas that he used to cause explosion

ACT

Samantha Salamy was caught off-guard when she received her VCE results early.

Samantha has no sympathy for those who didn't get ATAR early

VIC
1 hr ago

Mobile phone use is the biggest danger for young Brisbane pedestrians, research has found.

Distracted pedestrians at risk at CBD hotspots

QLD

Michelle Guthrie, pictured at Senate estimates, had endured a difficult first year as ABC Managing Director.

'Brutal': Michelle Guthrie's bruising first year atop the ABC

1 hr ago

Energy politics could cost PM his job a second time: Jay Weatherill

Tom McIlroy

Liberal powerbroker's wife quits party over conservatives

EXCLUSIVE

Tom Keneally has been a vocal defender of parallel import restrictions.

Labor to oppose cheaper book imports, backs Australian authors

Fergus Hunter

Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen says he will question Treasury secretary John Fraser over the report.

Labor attacks 'treasury' report discrediting economic stimulus

1 hr ago

Stephen Conroy was in charge of overseeing online gambling laws during his time as minister for the digital economy in ...

There's nothing illegal about Conroy's new job. But it smells bad

COMMENT
Nick O'Malley

The funding announcement will deliver some immediate certainty but not the longer term security providers had been ...

Temporary reprieve for family violence, homelessness services

Fayza Makeen holds a portrait of her hiusband Magdy Makeen, who died in police custody, at their home in the Cairo ...

A sight 'that would make even God turn away'

Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara sued by her frozen embryos for the right to life

John Glenn talks with astronauts on the International Space Station via satellite.

John Glenn, first US astronaut to orbit Earth, dies at 95

Map showing the epicentre of the Friday morning's earthquake.

Tsunami warning called off after Solomon earthquake

Megan Levy

Mike Baird has sought advice about stripping MPs convicted on criminal charges of their superannuation

Baird's next test: axing super for criminal MPs

COMMENT
Sean Nicholls

Domestic violence can affect people's ability to work.

Stopping domestic violence can start at work

COMMENT
Dave Oliver

By the time Mike Baird signed contracts for the Sydney Light Rail project, the cost was $2.1 billion.

Baird can make real reforms in response to the light rail saga

COMMENT

Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan says real-time reviews of multinationals are taking place, despite companies reporting nil ...

Showdown looms as seven companies hit with $2b in tax bills

1 hr ago

The ECB's extension of its monetary easing policy has cheered bulls.

Markets Live: Bulls remain in charge

Live
25 mins ago

Gina Rinehart's joint bid for S. Kidman & Co's cattle stations has jumped its final hurdle.

Government approves Kidman cattle empire sale to Rinehart

59 mins ago

James Packer has voiced concern for Crown Resorts employees detained in China.

Crown shares plunge after report of ATM withdrawal cap in Macau

1 hr ago

ANZ hikes interest rates for property investors

The GDP 'wake-up call' has been ringing for years

COMMENT

ANZ, NAB and Westpac rate rigging case could drag into 2018

1 hr ago

House prices are too high ... just ask these CEOs

Colin Kruger, CBD

The challenge for those looking for their first family home is that the most affordable suburbs are further away than ever.

Baby boomer owners aren't comparing apples with oranges

OPINION
Andrew P Street

City of Sydney MP Alex Greenwich

MP warns Airbnb backlash could lead to ban

A home filled with meaningful mementos gives you a look that is distinct and beautifully yours.

How to choose souvenirs you'll actually want to style with

Elizabeth Clarke

A DA for the demolition of 200 Marion Street had been approved by Canterbury Bankstown council.

Wrong house knocked down in demolition mix-up

Cater to the various age groups' needs and suggest activities but don't worry if they just want to chill out at home.

Hosting holiday guests? 12 essentials before they arrive

Prohibition Bathtub Cut Gin is one of the 20 best Aussie spirits of 2016.

20 new Aussie spirits every home bar needs

Smart Sipping
1 hr ago

The Other Right is famous for its pét-nats.

The ancient wine you should be drinking this summer

Fine Drinks
Rory Kent

Wasting money to upsize your pension payments doesn't make good financial sense.

Straight talk on the age pension

COMMENT
Noel Whittaker

The kids were assigned assets, such as shares in Blackmores or Facebook, or a commercial property and asked to research them.

Bad Santa and Banqer – teaching school kids about money

Christo Hall preaches against to-do lists.

Why you can ditch the to-do list

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

Bursting the bubble on the economy has unintended psychological results.

Surprising outcome of an economic downturn

James Adonis

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Pope offers prayers for the abandoned

30 mins ago

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World's tallest animal facing extinction

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Justin Timberlake surprises Sydney school

1 hr ago

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Ghana opposition 'quietly confident' after Twitter update

Michael Leunig

A touch of Leunig humour for Christmas

Stan - Mozart

Brand new season of Mozart in the Jungle - exclusively premieres tomorrow on Stan.

Preacher on Stan

Every episode of Preacher - now streaming only on Stan.

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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Caroline Jones on the set of Australian Story earlier this year.

'Legend' Caroline Jones to leave Australian Story

Karl Quinn
19 mins ago

Timberlake told student Fergus Lupton his song should be "on the radio now".

The day Justin Timberlake surprised Newtown students

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

Madonna flexes on Carpool Karaoke with James Corden.

Madonna tells James Corden she tongue-kissed Michael Jackson

Rob Moran

George Ogilvie, who cast Russell Crowe in his first feature film recalls the crew thought he was 'an arrogant little ...

Russell Crowe was 'an arrogant little pisspot' on set

Peter Munro

Jennifer Aniston makes her ruthless CEO's frustrations appear real.

Office Christmas Party ranks among all-time clumsy comedies

Jake Wilson

Josh Thomas in last night's emotional Please Like Me.

Thomas tears up as fans praise 'devastatingly raw' Please Like Me

Rob Moran

FILE - This is a Sept. 30, 1972 file photo of the members of the rock band Emerson, Lake and Palmer,Greg Lake, left ...

British prog rock musician Greg Lake dies of cancer

Mel Gibson twice asked Sunrise's Edwina Bartholomew who she was.

'Who are you?': Sunrise star's awkward run-in with Mel

Ebony Bowden

Steve Gadd

A player so good that they call him 'God'

John Shand

PPY16

The future is here in a mix of talents, sizes, shapes and looks

David Hallberg will make his comeback in Sydney.

The agony of 'world's most beautiful male ballet dancer'

Elissa Blake

Not sure if the green shoe thing will take off more broadly but here's how Miu Miu does it.

It's the colour of 2017. But how do you wear it?

Melissa Singer
2 mins ago

Public debate about the difficulties and costs of managing work and family is still solely centred on women.

We need to start talking about working dads

Jane Gilmore
1 hr ago

Lady Gaga performs Victoria's Secret fashion show.

Lady Gaga reveals mental trauma inflicted by concert tour

Nicole Economos
1 hr ago

A family at Goni Kachallari in Maiduguri. They are one of 17,700 families in Borno who receive a monthly ration of oil, ...

The horrors faced by women fleeing Boko Haram

Daisy Dumas

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 04: Heels outside Dior during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2016/2017 on July 4, 2016 in ...

Gimme a 'P': how pompoms bounced back into fashion

Melissa Singer

Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick have become parents to a new baby boy.

Mick Jagger becomes a dad again at 73

Real or fake Christmas tree?

Why we chose a fake tree over a real tree this year

Jura Koncius

Ford is right that more men should endeavour to understand what it's like to be a woman, but will penetrative sex do that?

What Tom Ford got wrong about women and sex

Clementine Ford

Contributing to the world around us can change our biology.

The trait that trumps happiness and is an antidote to loneliness

Sarah Berry

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Jamie Oliver

The Jamie Oliver diet: How UK celebrity chef took on Big Sugar

Stephanie Baker

A comfortable relationship? Bring it.

8 times when being mediocre is more than just OK

Jeremy Glass

Dan Lepard's pistachio almond butter biscuits.

Edible Christmas gifts: Recipes for shortbread, mince pies and more

Cuttlefish sang choy bao.

Review: The Pinbone team's Chinese restaurant with a twist

Neil Perry's Asian-inspired Christmas lunch.

Neil Perry's Asian-inspired barbecue Christmas feast

Tammy Van Dyke is suing Abbott Northwestern Hospital after the mix-up.

Mum sues hospital after stranger breastfed her baby

2 mins ago

Anthony Mayse was left in tears after being fat-shamed by Santa.

Santa sacked after 'fat shaming' 9-year-old boy

Should parents be graded on their commitment to their child's education.

The school 'grading' parents on their performance

The Premium Economy offering from Qantas.

World's biggest long haul airline to roll out premium economy

The unfinished Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang.

Lights on in North Korea's doomed hotel fuel rumours of reopening

If you detest seat recliners, try to get a bulkhead seat since there's no seat in front to recline.

Can't afford to fly business? Where the best seats in economy are

Michael Gebicki

Don't miss out on this summer's sporting action due to terrible digital television reception.

Don't let your TV ruin summer sports

COMMENT

US President-elect Donald Trump has lifted stock markets with a pro-growth agenda.

What we talked about on Facebook in 2016

A 99-million-year-old piece of amber with a feathered dinosaur tail trapped inside.

Dinosaur tail feathers found encased in amber at a market

youtube

2016's most-watched video game trailers

Kotaku

Gift guide presented by Microsoft. All content and recommendations made by Fairfax Media unless otherwise noted.

Christmas tech gift guide: under $1000

2016 Lexus LC 500

Lexus' new sporty coupe reviewed

David McCowen

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio will battle it out with the likes of the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63.

Alfa Giulia range details revealed

Dom Tripolone

2016 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43.

Mercedes' Macan rival reviewed

Stephen Ottley

David McCowen driving his Renault Megane in Challenge Bathurst 2016.

How you can race at Bathurst

David McCowen

Toyota looks set to introduce a replacement to the 86 coupe.

Toyota commits to 86 successor

David McCowen

BMW’s vision for the next century is a sporting sedan dubbed, you guessed it: the VISION NEXT 100.

BMW takes responsibility for driverless cars

Andrew MacLean

Have cricket fans been refreshed by the sublime talents of Australian captain Steve Smith?

Beating the Kiwis doesn't suddenly make us world-beaters

Malcolm Knox
53 mins ago

Kennedy at Swans training on Friday.

Kennedy new captain of Swans

James Buckley
1 hr ago

NSW NRL Cronulla Sharks player Valentine Holmes. 27th September 2016, Photo: Wolter Peeters, The Sydney Morning Herald.

Why NRL players won't be playing NFL

16 mins ago

Ready to rumble: Paul Gallen and Junior Paulo at the weigh-in.

Gallen begins mind games ahead of footy fight night

Adrian Proszenko

Wined and dined: Skipper Steve Smith and dedputy David Warner.

CA wines and dines Smith and Warner ahead of pay war

Chris Barrett

Canterbury Bulldogs have finally parted company with forward Lloyd Perrett.

Sea Eagles snare out-of-favour Bulldog Lloyd Perrett

Adrian Proszenko

Injury setback: Robbie Farah.

Farah tears biceps at Souths training

Adam Pengilly

Invitation to TV: FFA CEO David Gallop wants to know what broadcasters are thinking.

TV networks to sway A-League expansion

Dominic Bossi

Only Younis Khan offered resistance to the pink-ball attack in Cairns.

Pakistanis struggle against pink ball in tour opener

David Warner, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon celebrate a wicket.

'Leadership group' a Lehmann staple

Chris Barrett, Andrew Wu

The Christmas Day concept is only in its early stages.

Christmas Day BBL match moves a step closer

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