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Karen Ristevski was last seen at her Avondale Heights home in June.

Police drain dams in search for missing mum

21 mins ago

John Douglas Hartwick

Convicted murderer on run after skipping parole

26 mins ago

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Steve Smith of Australia celebrates scoring a century during day one of the First ...

'I lost my fingernails': Steve Smith seals dramatic Test win

48 mins ago

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Car park attack: Woman chases teens to get her handbag back

48 mins ago

Apple's new laptops are faster, much thinner and lighter than the previous generation, and they have about 10 hours of ...

Why phone and laptop upgrades aren't that great anymore

COMMENT

Senator Rodney Culleton heads in to court in Perth on Monday morning.

Ex-One Nation senator Rod Culleton walks out of Federal Court hearing

25 mins ago

Bad budget news now in the hope of good news in May

ANALYSIS
Peter Martin

With just one month to go, Michelle Obama is in overdrive

1 hr ago

Anger grows in city's west over brawling, 'intimidating' youths

Federal budget deficit to blow out by another $10.4b

28 mins ago

Dying killer jailed for bashing lover to death with hammer

Australia celebrate victory after defeating Pakistan during play on the final day of the first cricket test between ...

'Incredible finish': Aussies win after Test goes down to the wire at the Gabba

Pricey: Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

The most (and least) affordable countries for Aussies to stay in

1 hr ago

UNUSUAL CELEB BABY NAMES: Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna have named their daughter Dream Renee Kardashian.

Why the latest Kardashian fallout is the one to watch

The podcasters behind the Outer Sanctum podcast.

Listen up! Women's footy coverage comes in from the outer

Fretting about not getting enough sleep appears to be a first world problem.

Listen to what this guy says in his sleep and just try not to laugh

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Steve Smith of Australia celebrates after running out Yasir Shah of Pakistan to ...

How Australia finally finished off Pakistan

Housing remains that thing that politicians can't afford to leave alone.

The tale of two parliamentary housing inquiries

Zsa Zsa Gabor with Frédéric Prinz von Anhalt in 1995.

Legendary actress Zsa Zsa Gabor dies aged 99

It pays to think outside the box.

Seven weird and wonderful homes around Australia

Vegan sun-dried tomato and basil meatballs.

Quirky Christmas meals that are better than a roast

Zoe Buttigieg was found dead by her mother.

Cheers in court as 11-year-old Zoe Buttigieg's killer jailed for life

38 mins ago

Dying killer jailed for 15 years but could be dead within one

Diamond dealer to stars hits the rocks over $10m in debts

Apartment building

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

Victorian bus drivers wanting greater protections protest on the steps of State Parliament on November 15, 2016.

Security screens to be fitted on every Victorian bus

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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

Police and paramedics were assaulted in a string of incidents across the state on the weekend.

Police and ambos punched, kicked and spat on

QLD

A woman with a headscarf was allegedly attacked outside Coles in Beeliar for not saying 'merry Christmas'.

Muslim woman allegedly attacked with beer bottle

WA

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

What happened to Katrina? Big reward revealed

NSW

The event was organised over Facebook.

Hundreds roll down Parliament House lawns

ACT

Treasurer Scott Morrison arrives at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday.

Scott Morrison avoids AAA shame as budget update gets the tick

James Massola
28 mins ago

Bad budget news now in the hope of good news in May

ANALYSIS
Peter Martin

Senator Rod Culleton's latest court appearance decends into chaos

Brendan Foster
25 mins ago

Treasurer Scott Morrison announced more money will be spent on MPs' offices and staff.

MPs to benefit from $47.8m spend on more staff and parking

1 hr ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

'A joke': Nine-month wait to find out who funded our election

COMMENT

Former prime minister Tony Abbott.

Tony Abbott's pet projects sacrificed for budget repair

French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian (right) and Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne (left) listen to ...

Subs leak exposed by Xenophon staffer aimed to 'harm France'

A supporter of President-elect Donald Trump holds up a Christmas-themed sign at a rally in Orlando, Florida.

An electoral college coup? Final vote on Trump to come

ANALYSIS

It's going to be all quiet on the Westminster front as Big Ben is repaired.

Big Ben to fall silent for facelift

Vladka Votavova from the Association for International Affairs in the Czech Republic.

Meet the Czechs fighting Russia's (dis)information war

Michael Colborne

Karak Castle.

Tourists killed, hostages taken during Jordan castle shootout

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

The Chatree gold mine in central Thailand.

The biggest losers from the Chatree shutdown

41 mins ago

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

Markets Live: No budget blues

Live
Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
37 mins ago

This year has been the first turnaround year since 2009.

The unloved stocks that delivered for contrarians in 2016

49 mins ago

On Monday both Ireland and Apple laid out the legal arguments that would form the basis of their appeals.

Ireland accuses EU of exceeding power in Apple tax case

1 hr ago

The tale of two housing inquiries

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Woolworths rejects Coles push for $1 pokie bet limits

1 hr ago

Commonwealth Bank sells stake in Visa for $439m

Aussie dollar loses last of 2016 gains

13 mins ago

Dragon

This rock star lived with a kitchen so disgusting he took drastic action

The new Gardiner station opened earlier this year.

$80m tower planned for site next to Gardiner station

46 mins ago

It pays to think outside the box.

Seven weird and wonderful homes around Australia

Auctioneer Stephen Smith of Marshall White looks for a bid in Brighton earlier this year.

Melbourne auction market ends the year with a record bang

Bathing box 85, Dendy beach, Brighton

A Brighton beach box fetches the price of a family home

Sullivans Cove French Oak Cask whisky, which won best single malt at the 2014 World Whiskies Award.

Sullivans sale: Australia's most decorated whisky brand sold

Fine Drinks

Designer Demna Gvasalia.

Return of the cool kids: How fashion got its edge back

Men's Style
57 mins ago

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

With big crowds expected at the beach today Surf Life Saving WA has issued a warning about rip tides.

I run my business from a surf boat in the Maldives

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Downer promotes free-trade Brexit deal

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Santa scales Berlin skyscraper

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Ronaldo's extra-time double seals title

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Carnage in Jordan as deadly siege ends

A peacock displays its colorful feathers at a zoo in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

World of Photos

Preacher on Stan

Every episode of Preacher - now streaming only on Stan.

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Younger new season 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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Hit the road and escape the city

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Richard Hammond talks The Grand Tour: 'Spontaneity is still an absolute must.'

Hammond defends The Grand Tour being over-the-top

Craig Mathieson
5 mins ago

Forget you ... Cee Lo Green passed up on 'Happy', which Pharrell Williams turned into a huge hit.

CeeLo Green forced to apologise over 'exploding phone'

Rob Moran

2Day FM hosts Dan Debuf and Maz Compton have bowed out after four years with the network.

2Day FM pair Dan and Maz quit radio after failed tilt at breakfast

Ebony Bowden

Marie Wawa in Tanna. The movie, shot in Vanauatu with an amateur cast, is one step from an Oscar nomination.

Australian film Tanna is now just one step from an Oscar nod

Karl Quinn

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

Our film critics select the 20 best films of 2016

Sandra Hall and Craig Mathieson

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

Donald Trump is the gift that keeps on giving to SNL

Aja Styles

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

Franco's dating comedy inspired by Jonah Hill meeting daddy Hoffman

Sarah Thomas

Devon Terrell as Barack Obama in <i>Barry</i>.

Netflix's Barry: Barack Obama origin story sends mixed message

Karl Quinn

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

The best kids' and young adult books of 2016

Frances Atkinson

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

First lady Michelle Obama at an ending veterans' homelessness event in the White House in November.

How Michelle Obama rewrote the First Lady playbook

1 hr ago

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Tilda Swinton attends the red carpet launch event for "Doctor Strange" at Westminster ...

What Tilda Swinton still doesn't get about white privilege

COMMENT
Omar Sakr
58 mins ago

The cheeky Prince Harry has turned into a serious royal, as captured by a new film - no wonder his love life is blossoming

It's all coming good for Prince Harry

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian at Onyx Nightclub on March 27, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia.

As Kim goes quiet, these Kardashians steal the spotlight

Mary Ward

Cosmetologists in Illinois must take domestic abuse recognition training after January 1.

Chicago's unusual approach to fighting domestic violence

Dirty makeup

The secrets of in-store make-up applications

Melissa Singer

Zsa Zsa Gabor with Frédéric Prinz von Anhalt in 1995.

Zsa Zsa Gabor dead aged 99

Mary Ward

Social media star Kim Kardashian and supermodel Naomi Campbell.

Instagram is affecting body image more than billboards: study

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

Classic Betty's Burger at Betty's Burgers, Melbourne.

Want to try Betty's Burgers? Jump in line

Nola James

Elsie, 3, was found with a cord around her throat.

US footballer's daughter dies in tragic accident at home

Sabre Norris, 11, won Ellen's heart after her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Meet the 11-year-old Aussie surfer who stole Ellen's heart

The wine lipstick collection we need in our lives

Wine lip gloss is now a thing - where do we pay?

Pricey: Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

The most (and least) affordable countries for Aussies to stay in

Kylie McLaughlin
1 hr ago

Qatar Airways' seat has excellent storage, is comfortable and clean, with everything in good working order.

Flight test: Business class on the airline rated No.2 in the world

Fiona Carruthers

O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. This is a hub for the world's largest and third-largest airlines, and sits at ...

Heading to the US? These are the airports to avoid at all costs

Justin Bachman

Apple's new laptops are faster, much thinner and lighter than the previous generation, and they have about 10 hours of ...

Why tech upgrades aren't great anymore

COMMENT

vine

Six-Second video app Vine is not dead

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

A wide variety of Porsches made an impact on the Drive Team, but the Porsche 911 Carrera S was a particular favourite.

Hits and Misses: Something Special

The Drive Team

Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost Black Badge.

Rolls-Royce reveals its dark side

Andrew MacLean
1 min ago

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace design sketch

VW confirms Tiguan Allspace

Andrew MacLean

Uber launches self-driving pilot in San Francisco with Volvo Cars Uber's self-driving car trial in San Francisco.

Uber to continue self-driving car trial despite ban

Elizabeth Weise

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

Hits and Misses: Best Daily Driver

The Drive Team

Lexus has the highest customer satisfaction amongst all car brands in Australia.

Japanese car brands top satisfaction survey

Dom Tripolone

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Steve Smith of Australia celebrates scoring a century during day one of the First ...

'I lost all my fingernails': Smith seals dramatic Test win

Chris Barrett
48 mins ago

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Asad Shafiq of Pakistan celebrates scoring a century during day four of the First ...

It's over: Heartstopping finish to incredible game

James Buckley

Possibly the wrong choice: Steve Smith leads his men off the field and the end of the extended half hour of play on day four.

Umpires - not Smith - behind extended Sunday overs

Chris Barrett

Three players took three hat-tricks in one game in a country cricket game south of Perth

Hat-trick of hat-tricks and 100 in crazy bush game

Brendan Foster

Australian Cricketer's Association CEO Alistair Nicholson.

Talks shelved as pay war between CA and players erupts

Jon Pierik

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

Dwayne Bravo is keen to taste success with his Renegades "family".

Bravo chases Renegades title as Big Bash begins

Roy Ward

Sam Stosur says sometimes the problem is trying too hard for a result.

Stosur relaxed for Australian campaign

1 hr ago

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

Reigning Dogs, a hot Cat and McGuire's brain freeze: what a year

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 Outer Sanctum podcast for AFLW season

Chris Judd, Wayne Carey and Daisy Pearce.

The Age unveils footy columnists for 2017

Happy to be at Essendon: James Stewart.

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

Sam McClure

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