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A crowd gathers at the McDonalds in Tarneit on Sunday night.

'Intimidating': 100 brawling youths terrorise at Maccas

17 mins ago

Seven West Media chief executive Tim Worner.

Past, messy affair comes back to haunt Seven boss

1 min ago

Michael, Kerry and Belinda Cooke who lost their son and twin sibling Ryan in a motorcycle crash earlier this year.

'How do you pick up the pieces?': A wrong turn on the road towards zero

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting warm weather for Melbourne on Christmas Day.

Weather gods have a warm one planned for Christmas Day

An artist's impression of Hazelwood coal mine as a lake.

Hazelwood lake plan could leave taxpayers high and dry

EXCLUSIVE

Alexander Downer.

Alexander Downer's bizarre BBC Brexit video

1 hr ago

Paralysed rugby player Alex McKinnon sues NRL: report

29 mins ago

'Pain in the backside': Pauline Hanson slams embattled senator

1 hr ago

Pakistan dare to dream after dashing batting display keeps Test alive

23 mins ago

Tourists killed, hostages taken in shootout at Jordanian castle

1 min ago

'A pretty horrendous experience': Bunnings' culture of intimidation

Tala Afshak*, an asylum seeker who lost her mother at sea on a boat to Australia, has just been offered a scholarship at ...

This orphan’s story broke our readers’ hearts. And this is how they responded

Hot, hot, hot! Corn fritters with jalapeno butter.

The pre-Christmas meal planner. Light healthy recipes for summer

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

Donald Trump: the gift that keeps on giving to SNL

ANALYSIS

Ralph Fiennes and Tilda Swinton in the film <i>A Bigger Splash</i>.

Our film critics select their 20 best films of the year

Making money in the sunny times.

How to make lots of money with a seasonal business

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Trump and Putin united on SNL's Christmas special

Success story: Joel Hamling (left) with Fletcher Roberts after the Bulldogs' 2016 grand final victory.

Rohan Connolly's 2016 in review: Bulldogs best in show

Supplied pic. Sam Armytage / Samantha Armytage

The most controversial thing a woman can wear

smiling woman relaxes on the grass. generic. "grass,green,woman"; "women,smile,smiles,smiling"; ...

50 healthy resolutions that aren't about losing weight

1 hr ago

Emma Felice lives in a tiny apartment in Tokyo.

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

Apartment building

Apartments 'dog box' fix doesn't go far enough: architects

Security screens to be fitted on every Victorian bus

Monash Freeway driver caught watching porn on phone

Many new buildings in Victoria are not being built to last.

Victoria facing a crisis of faulty, dangerous buildings

It's beginning to feel a lot like...shopping madness!

Gift-buying frenzy: Christmas shopping trading hours

The crash scene on Phillip Island.

Baby dies in horror Phillip Island crash

One of the private-hire taxis linked to 13CABS.

Taxi industry puts unlicensed cabs on road as Uber bites

Katrina Ploy, 25, was last seen alive on December 17, 2006.

What happened to Katrina? Big reward revealed

NSW
1 hr ago

A fallen tree blocks a lane on Wardell Street, Ashgrove,?after Sunday's storm.

Roofs lost, trees and powerlines down in wild storm

QLD

The event was organised over Facebook.

Hundreds roll down Parliament House lawns

ACT

Scarborough Beach and Trigg Beach were closed on Sunday morning after shark sightings.

Popular beaches closed after two shark sightings

WA

Rod Culleton has resigned from One Nation.

'I'm glad to see the back of him': Culleton resigns from One Nation

Matthew Knott, Saimi Jeong
1 hr ago

Australia could lose its AAA credit rating as early as Monday

Peter Martin

Teach for Australia: Turnbull government provides new funding to extend controversial program

Matthew Knott

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

Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 15 September ...

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

Stephanie Peatling

"Keep the faith": Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy at the University of Sydney for a dinner marking the 25th ...

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

Karak Castle.

Tourists killed, hostages taken during Jordan castle shootout

1 min ago

Smoke rises from green government buses awaiting to evacuate residents in Idlib province, Syria on Sunday.

Evacuation buses set on fire as Aleppo deal likely

Hillary Clinton and her husband former president Bill Clinton talk after voting in Chappaqua, New York, on election day.

Where is Hillary Clinton? Chappaquaians hope for a sighting

Fighters loyal to the government gather at the site of a suicide car bombing in Yemen's southern city of Aden in August.

Suicide bomber kills scores of soldiers in Aden, Yemen

There are reasons for optimism about Australia's economic prospects, according to former Reserve Bank board member, John ...

Seven reasons to smile about Australia's future

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Turnbull's report card? An end-of-year tick.

Turnbull's end of year report card: a big tick

COMMENT
Amanda Vanstone

Christmas lights in London's Oxford Street.

It's true, Australia is the best place for Christmas

COMMENT
Erin Stewart

Australia Post chief executive Ahmed Fahour.

Australia Post refusing to publish Ahmed Fahour's salary

The government's mid-year budget update and a possible ratings downgrade are on investors' minds.

Markets Live: AAA in crosshairs

Live
Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
17 mins ago

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.

Mining economics: they demand, politicians supply

Comment
Ross Gittins

More retail collapses tipped for 2017

Most Australians still prefer to shop in a store

8@eight: ASX firms as Wall Street cools

Sponsored
1 hr ago

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

Emma Felice lives in a tiny apartment in Tokyo.

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

Bathing box 85, Dendy beach, Brighton

House or beach box? Brighton icon fetches price of a family home

Miniature shops for fancy mice open up in Sweden

Miranda Kerr seen out in Manhattan after a photo shoot at Spring Studios.

Kerr will need to find somewhere else to spend Christmas

Real estate agents will be forced to advertise prices with a range of 10 per cent under new laws next year.

New bans on some real estate ads in bid to quash underquoting

Seersucker is the old-school fabric making a comeback for summer.

Sucker punch: This classic summer style is back on the radar

Men's Style
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

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

Work and life coach Dr Lara Corr advocates addressing the tasks you're avoiding head-on.

Ten ways to plan - not plod - your way into the new year

Larissa Ham

Marcela Slepica says for a workplace, it is about communicating that it is an organisation that doesn't believe in ...

How should workplaces prepare for victims of domestic abuse?

Christine D'Mello

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Downer promotes free-trade Brexit deal

1 hr ago

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Santa scales Berlin skyscraper

1 hr ago

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Ronaldo's extra-time double seals title

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Carnage in Jordan as deadly siege ends

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.

younger

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

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Hit the road and escape the city

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From left: Bryan Cranston and James Franco in Why Him?

Franco's dating comedy inspired by Jonah meeting daddy Hoffman

Sarah Thomas

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

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

Keyword: AMM-Email Date created: Thu, 29. November 2012 9:39 PM Date imported: Mon, 14. November 2016 4:48 PM Country: ...

Not so silent night: How to have a rock'n'roll Christmas

Annabel Ross

Some of the The Melbourne Drone Orchestra that features 18 guitarists, they use feedback, tones and volume to maximum ...

Drone Orchestra's wall of sound passes pain threshold

Annabel Ross

Senior curator of Indigenous art Judith Ryan with batik banners by artists including Emily Kame Kngwarreye in <i>Who's ...

Who's afraid of colour? Not these Aboriginal women artists, curators

Debbie Cuthbertson

Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange'.

What Tilda Swinton still doesn't get about white privilege

COMMENT
Omar Sakr

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 28: TV personality Kim Kardashian and model Naomi Campbell take a selfie during the Los ...

The battleground over body image moves away from billboards

1 hr ago

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

COMMENT
Wendy Squires

Alyce Pilgrim in Mykonos.

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

Evelyn Lewin

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

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, Anthony Michael Hall, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Barron, 1983

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

Balance: Experts say we need more research to get a clearer picture of how omega-3 fats might influence weight.

Fat: Why we need to get the balance right

Paula Goodyer

Too much of a good thing? There can be a fine line between positive traits, like creativity, and disorders.

Personality trait or mental disorder?

Melissa Healy

Breathing affects the way we feel.

How breathing affects our brain

Sarah Berry

Hot, hot, hot! Corn fritters with jalapeno butter.

Make room for Christmas with light, healthy dinners all week

Russell Smith said anyone can learn to taste cheese like a pro.

Champion tips: How to get the most out of your cheeseboard

Katie Burgess

Vegetarian Christmas dishes.

Not sure what to serve a vegetarian this Christmas ?

Brent Savage

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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

vine

Six-Second video app Vine is not dead

48 mins ago

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

British pirates have developed a taste for Amazon's <i>The Grand Tour</i>, despite local piracy blocks, highlighting the ...

The Grand Tour shows futility of Pirate Bay block

COMMENT

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer ordered compliance with the intelligence request.

Where is Yahoo's Marissa Mayer?

Gizmodo

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

Vital knock: Asad Shafiq of Pakistan celebrates his century.

Dare to dream: dashing display keeps hope alive

Phil Lutton
23 mins ago

Resilient: Younis Khan plays a reverse sweep on day four at the Gabba.

Pakistan win respect, and chance to make hosts sweat it out

Malcolm Knox

Cahill celebrates his goal.

Cahill faces fine for using mobile phone during match

Dominic Bossi

Compensation claim: Alex McKinnon has reportedly launched a legal claim against the NRL and Melbourne Storm's Jordan McLean.

McKinnon sues NRL, Storm player after paralysing tackle: report

Jamie Marcuson
29 mins ago

Furious: Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland.

Players union ignored 'pregnancy guidelines', claims CA

Chris Barrett

Near Mitch: Tourists' tenacious fightback frustrated Starc's best efforts for long periods.

Australia in the pink, in the dark, at home

Greg Baum

Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola congratulates his players after beating Arsenal 2-1 during the English Premier ...

Manchester City beat Arsenal to go second on the table

Flipping out: Wanderers Kendall Fletcher celebrates after putting away a penalty.

Western Sydney stun reigning W-League champions City

Success story: Joel Hamling (left) with Fletcher Roberts after the Bulldogs' 2016 grand final victory.

Rohan's Connolly's 2016 in review: Bulldogs best in show

Rohan Connolly

Conditioning: Patrick Cripps during pre-season training at Ikon Park in November.

Carlton star Cripps 'right for round one', says Sam Docherty

Rohan Connolly

The podcasters behind the Outer Sanctum podcast.

The Age partners with Outer Sanctum podcast for AFLW season

1 hr ago

Chris Judd, Wayne Carey and Daisy Pearce.

The Age unveils footy columnists for 2017

1 hr ago

Happy to be at Essendon: James Stewart.

Son of a Magpie's tough choice: Carlton or Essendon?

Sam McClure

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