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Seven West Media chief executive Tim Worner.

Legal stoush after Seven West Media boss' messy affair

BREAKING
Kate McClymont
3 mins ago

MERCURY NEWS MASTERS CLOSURE Pic shows the Masters hardware store in Albion Park that is due to close next week. 4th of ...

Retail collapses tipped as low dollar raises import prices

Bruce Johnson said fear and intimidation were a dark side behind Bunnings' service with a smile.

'Horrendous experience': sacked by Bunnings

Anna Patty

Serial fraudster's horse to be stripped of $1.5m

Police cleared all patrons out of the club on Saturday night.

Dozens of police raid popular Kings Cross nightclub

Patrick Begley

An ambulance officer comforts cyclists after a woman was killed on Mona Vale Road, Pymble.

Female cyclist killed in Sydney road collision

1 hr ago

Smith puts down a sitter as Pakistan show some fight

Live

Why did he bother? Turnbull disappoints at republican dinner

ANALYSIS
Deborah Snow

Australian scientists present troubling data from East Antarctica

China to return drone as Trump slams Beijing again

Philip Wen

Secret behind Snezana's $50,000 diamond ring

Kristen Moukhallaletti - Theresa Park arrests

The drug lord, his wife and a witness who talked

Kate McClymont
9 mins ago

Comedian Margaret Cho.

Margaret Cho's 'weird' talk with Tilda Swinton over whitewashing

Over and out: Bernard Hopkins falls out of the ring after a punch from Joe Smith Jr.

A brutal end to Hopkins' long and illustrious career

<em>Daily Mail Australia</em> has apologised to Samantha Armytage.

The most controversial thing a woman can wear

COMMENT

Screen grab of Liam Neeson's Christmas skit for the Late Show 2016. For Huffington Post story.

That time Liam Neeson auditioned to be Santa is stuff of nightmares

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Bringing Darth Vader to life

Research has found there is no clear evidence that Anne Frank and her family were betrayed to the Netherlands' German ...

New study says Anne Frank may not have been betrayed to Nazis

Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in Rogue One.

The Force is strong with Disney as Star Wars' Rogue One makes bank

Finn Carr of Marist College in Canberra Playing in the junior format cricket. This is a relatively new format of junior ...

The blueprint to save junior cricket in Australia

Johan Goosen dives over to score at Suncorp Stadium

The Springbok who has enraged French rugby by retiring at 24

The top end of the Palm Beach holiday rental market has been the busiest, with the more affordable segment less in demand.

The beach suburbs luring in big spenders over Christmas holidays

Ivanka Dwyer outside her recently sold home in Killara. Saturday 10th December 2016. Photograph by James Brickwood. SHD ...

The winners and losers of Sydney's spring property market

Emma Felice lives in a tiny apartment in Tokyo.

How to live in an apartment that's just eight square metres

Cuadra san Cristobal is considered one of Barragan's masterpieces.

Own an architecturally important home? Good luck selling it

Auctioneer Lachlan McDonald selling 5/52 Edward Street, Bondi.

House prices surge: Sydney is still seeing boom-time results

Outfall: A cliff sewer next to Eastern Avenue Reserve in Vaucluse on December 16.

Raw sewage released near Sydney's richest suburbs

EXCLUSIVE

Millionaire chief executive's staff caught in drug bust

EXCLUSIVE

'Gentle giant' accused of ripping tail off greyhound

Michael Gavanas, 50, left, (pictured with his father) was found with his ankles tied and face down in the Parramatta ...

The mystery of the body in the Parramatta mangroves

Ms Terry is hopeful Saraya will have surgery to insert grommets by June.

'Mum, I can't hear': Saraya's chance to beat the odds

Why do people shop online? "Price, variety and convenience," says Ben Franzi, Australia Post.

The Sydney suburb hooked on online shopping

Christmas Eve is one of the peak times for property offences including burglaries, crime statistics show.

The worst times for holiday burglaries in Sydney

Police

Man seriously injured in Melbourne one-punch assault

VIC

Close-up Of A Person Watching Adult Movie On Laptop porn generic

Driver caught watching porn on phone while driving

The crash scene on Phillip Island.

One-year-old killed in horror Phillip Island crash

State Environment Minister Steven Miles was trapped in his home when Sunday's storm brought down power lines in the ...

MP stuck inside car after storm downs power lines

Senator Pauline Hanson, who will formally announce One Nation's candidates at the likely 2017 Queensland election, with ...

One Nation to 'initially' contest 36 seats in next Queensland election

How long before parliaments have gender balance? We crunched the numbers

Stephanie Peatling

Turnbull reaffirms his support for an Australian republic

Deborah Snow

The home ownership inquiry, commissioned by Joe Hockey in April 2015, has a long and tortured history.

'It's laughable': Coalition slammed for housing affordability probe

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's office declined to comment on the Federal Court ruling.

Dutton wrong on refugees' citizenship, court finds

Michael Gordon

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan visited China in November and trumpeted an information sharing scheme.

Australia poised to ignore protests and ratify China extradition treaty

Philip Wen

One opportunity for a fresh start for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull looms in an area former prime minister Tony Abbott ...

Turnbull's chance for a fresh start

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

FILE - In this June 18, 2015 file photo, Charleston, S.C., shooting suspect Dylann Storm Roof is escorted from the ...

'Jewish invention': mass murderer won't seek to avoid death penalty

A boy from eastern Aleppo stands in a pickup truck with his family on Friday arriving in western rural Aleppo as part of ...

Cold the new killer for young and wounded in flight from Aleppo

President-elect Donald Trump weighed in on the matter, calling China's action "unprecedented."

China to return seized US drone after Trump slams Beijing

Philip Wen

Demonstrators hold 100-bolivar banknotes while preparing food during the street protest in El Pinal.

Venezuela postpones currency move after chaos, protests

Studies suggest some people are happier giving gifts or treats than they are receiving them.

Giving is like sex, it makes us human

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Queen Elizabeth II

In a world of change, Australia must revive republic debate

EDITORIAL

This sort of thing is under threat, apparently.

Merry Christmas. There, I've said it.

COMMENT
Duncan Fine

Bruce Johnson said fear and intimidation were a dark side behind Bunnings' service with a smile.

Bunnings allegedly threatened manager with the 'terminator'

The new coal seam gas Santos Fairview Gas Processing Hub near Roma, west of Brisbane.

Pollies confused about mining economics

Ross Gittins

Government-owned Australia Post will not reveal the salary of its chief executive or senior staff.

Australia Post refusing to publish MD Fahour's salary

Xero's pop-up retail space in Federation Square, Melbourne. Its first tenant is fashion accessories and homewares ...

Most Australians still prefer to shop in a store

ASX set for steady start ahead of budget update

More retail collapses tipped for 2017: report

World's largest iron-ore project hailed as sign of Brazil recovery

Japan Inc's free lunch on unpaid overtime

1 hr ago

<b>Archie Rose Copper Cocktail Kit</b><br>
As used by leading Aussie distiller Archie Rose, this deluxe cocktail kit ...

Holiday cheers: 29 boozy gift ideas for a very merry Christmas

Fine Drinks

There are some trends we hope don't make it into the new year.

What were we thinking? Nine shocker trends to kiss goodbye

Men's Style

Illustration: Simon Letch

Can I spread risk by having two super funds?

ASK NOEL

Resilience is a tool on the path to wellbeing not an end in itself.

Why financial resilience is not an end goal

Cutting corners in a workplace can lead to injuries.

Corner-cutters at work: a profile of the main culprit

James Adonis

"We completely reverse engineered the business rather than just overlaying a digital strategy" – Adam Laurie of Digital360.

Data pros bought a waste water plant to prove their point

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

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Trump just 'having fun' with 'vicious' comment

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Manchester United complete perfect week

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Sydney FC crush Perth Glory

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Santa goes for a swim

Outside view of the Wentworth Hotel in Sydney on 13 September 1966. SMH NEWS Picture by R.L. STEWART Sheraton Sofitel ...

Rewind - The Wentworth Hotel turns 50

Preacher on Stan

Every episode of Preacher - now streaming only on Stan.

seinfeld

Every single episode of Seinfeld 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

Advertiser Content

Season greetings from SNL: Beck Bennett as Russian president Vladimir Putin and Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump.

Trump is the gift that keeps on giving to SNL

ANALYSIS
Aja Styles
1 hr ago

George Clooney in <i>Hail, Caesar!</i>

Our film critics select the 20 best films of 2016

Sandra Hall and Craig Mathieson

Michael Sheen, left, and Sarah Silverman arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "Passengers" at the Village Theatre ...

Master of Sex star may put acting aside to fight 'rise in fascism'

Aja Styles

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2014 file photo, New York City real estate heir Robert Durst leaves a Houston courtroom. New ...

Durst blames meth for HBO's The Jinx murder 'confession'

Artist of the year Beyonce – happy to take a stand.

Beyonce ruled in 2016 but Death played a big hand

Bernard Zuel

Aron Challinger with the Darth Vader helmet from the original Star Wars film.

How Darth Vader's original helmet was found in Australia

Jason Bainbridge

Netflix's new sci-fi drama The OA has been released on the platform without any pomp and ceremony.

Triple weird: the first word on Netflix's new cryptic drama

Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in Rogue One.

Star Wars' Rogue One the year's official box office hit

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Marion Cotillard, left, and Brad Pitt in a scene from, "Allied," in ...

Robert Zemeckis pushes into new territory with romantic thriller

Darryn King

Shia LaBeouf told Variety: "I gotta earn my way back."

Hollywood A-lister Shia LaBeouf turns performance artist

Elissa Blake

Witty and charming illustrations: <i>Mr Chicken Arriva a Roma</i> by Leigh Hobbs.

A Christmas guide to children's books

Frances Atkinson

Comedian Margaret Cho.

Margaret Cho reveals 'weird' talk with Tilda Swinton

Andrea Mandell

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 25: Model Bella Hadid attends Dior Beauty celebrates The Art of Color with Peter Philips on ...

Don't panic Sydney, David Jones still loves you

COMMENT
Jenna Clarke

Those who repay nature's spectacle by leaving rubbish do not deserve to be there. End of story.

Know the beach etiquette basics, or cop my death stare

Wendy Squires

Alyce Pilgrim in Mykonos.

What happened when three women jumped on the 'Eat Pray Love' bandwagon

Evelyn Lewin

In short, your family will behave against type for two weeks.

Help, we are all going on a family hell-iday

Lola Borg

EMBARGOED FOR SUNDAY LIFE, DEC 18/16 ISSUE. (supplied image, no credit, no archiving) ?Sweet Celebrations - Elise Strachan?

How a sweet cupcake dream earned a billion views

Cosima Marriner

Jessica Rowe answers your questions.

The perils of being a wallflower during the festive season

Jessica Rowe

Melanie Chisholm opened up to Fairfax Media.

Melanie C on raising her very own Spice Girl

Amy Croffey

Breathing affects the way we feel.

How breathing affects our brain

Sarah Berry

Bad fat and good food? People are confused.

It's time to get over our fear of dietary fat

Carrie Dennett

It's surprising that a demographic so conscious of appearance is failing the tooth-care test.

Young women have the worst dental hygiene

Chef Michael Slade's Christmas gravy at his Thornbury restaurant Northern Git.

Chef's tips on how to make the perfect gravy

Jane Holroyd

'Neighbourghood': Chermoula roasted Orange and vegetables with chickpeas and cous cous.

Vegetarian salads for sharing from 'Neighbourhood'

Hetty McKinnon

Brigitte Hafner's grilled lamb summer salad.

The pre-Christmas meal planner: light, healthy recipes

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Mum sparks controversy by holidaying while her baby was sleep trained

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner at an Oscars party in March. In June, the couple announced their intention to divorce.

Ben Affleck calls Jennifer Garner 'world's greatest mum'

Mum's genius Santa hack to remind her kids to behave.

Mum's genius Santa hack for getting her kids to behave

Cityscape of the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana.

Forget Venice: Europe's best cities that aren't overrun with tourists

Tim Richards

Traveller letters: Beware in Barcelona train stations

Vinicunca Mountain (Rainbow Mountain) Peruvian Andes. The climb to get here is a challenge but well worth it to stand ...

The Big Picture competition: Readers' top travel photos

VPN-related searches on Google skyrocketed last year after new website-blocking measures were approved, and again this ...

Pirate Bay block won't stop VPN-savvy Aussies

Tim Biggs

As long as you're running, old foes like goombas and koopas won't stop Mario this time. He vaults right over them.

Super Mario Run is elegant and addictive

Tim Biggs

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive and founder of Facebook: "extremely cautious about becoming arbiters of truth".

Facebook rolls out anti fake news measures to select newsfeeds

star wars

Every Star Wars video game ever, ranked

Kotaku

surface

Christmas tech gift guide: Over $1000

The Mazda CX-9 is a great everyday family car.

Hits and Misses: Best Daily Driver

The Drive Team

BMW Australia will introduce a limited-edition M4 to celebrate victory in the European DTM championship.

BMW's M4 DTM on the way to Australia

David McCowen

2016 Volvo XC90

New Volvo XC90 hybrid reviewed

David McCowen

Holden has launched a micro site for a trio of limited edition Commodores due to be revealed in January.

Swansong Commodores confirmed

Andrew MacLean

Volkswagen has produced a new Polo 'beats' special edition.

New VW Polo Beats reviewed

David McCowen

Toyota will build a Yaris hot hatch following its WRC experience.

Toyota confirms GTI rival

David McCowen

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Babar Azam on day three.

Pakistan clinging on as day four draws to a close

Live
Andrew Wu

Over and out: Bernard Hopkins falls out of the ring after a punch from Joe Smith Jr.

Aged 51, Hopkins knocked out of ring in brutal defeat to end career

Cult hero: Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates dismissing Babar Azam of Pakistan during day three of the First Test at ...

Evolution of the Nathan Lyon celebrity, plus a mysterious running man

Phil Lutton

Spectacular failure: The New Zealand Knights were part of the A-League for the first two seasons.

Auckland is an option, but needs imagination from all involved

Michael Cockerill

Cahill celebrates his goal.

Cahill faces fine for using mobile phone during match

Dominic Bossi

It's offical: Omar Jasika of Australia celebrates winning through to the Australian Open.

Wild child to wildcard: Teen star Jasika rages into Australian Open

Quick release: Danny Vukovic launches Sydney FC against the Glory.

Sydney FC believe they can win last 16 games and finish 'Invincibles'

Dominic Bossi

Rebecca Black.

Mother-of-three jockey dies in race fall

Swing and a miss: Nic Maddinson leaves the field after being dismissed on day three.

Does Maddinson deserve another chance?

Greg Baum
34 mins ago

Furious: Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland.

New 'pregnancy guidelines' ignored by players association, claims CA

Chris Barrett

Not forgotten: Shaun Marsh opens the batting in the first Test against South Africa at the WACA on November 4. He made ...

Howard reassures Marsh he still has Test future

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