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Cooling towers at the brown coal-fired Loy Yang power plant in Victoria's La Trobe Valley.

Christmas Day power strike threat as mercury rises

"Super-charging natural selection: Farmed black tiger prawns.

Are prawns really going to cost you $50 a kilo this Christmas?

Emily Woods

Janita McNaughton was shot and killed in 1983.

Fatal gunshot on boat mystery: Man spared jail over lying to police

Adam Cooper

Fire fighters stand in front of a truck which ran into a crowded Christmas market killing several people Monday evening ...

Berlin truck attack suspect a Pakistani migrant: reports

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

Karen Ristevski: The quiet dirt road with a sinister reputation

Seven West Media CEO Tim Worner says his secret office affair is private but lawyers have claimed the allegations may ...

Seven boss denies 'multiple' affairs with employees

Why an unhappy Australia is all our own doing

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

MH370: Plane did not crash where officials have been searching

Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury and wife Alex expecting first baby

Neelima Choahan

Fuel crackdown could save motorists $519 a year - with a catch

Why Trump and Brexit could happen in Australia

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Festive sizzler: Christmas Day forecast revised up

Oh great, another two hours of Gordon Ramsay yelling at kitchenhands.

Why TV networks should try harder on their summer schedules

COMMENT

Blue, midnight blue. Daniel Craig and co-star Bérénice Marlohe share a bonding moment at the London premiere of Skyfall ...

10 commandments of the tuxedo

Men's Suits

Test chance: Hilton Cartwright bowling for Western Australia.

Hilton who? Shock Aussie call-up for the Boxing Day Test

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Bill Gates is officially the best Secret Santa of 2016

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Arab-Israeli newscaster labels Aleppo a 'holocaust'

Bill Shorten's surprise appearance on Sammy J spoof Playground Politics is still electioneering, even if comedic.

Gift of democracy? Come on Bill, that's the worst regift ever!

Sam Lloyd of the Tigers kicks the match-winning goal after the siren.

Best of the best: The top 10 footy games of 2016

If you've got cash to splash, there are some seriously impressive holiday homes for rent across the country.

The crazy prices people pay for prestige properties on NYE

Saving money by keeping appointments.

Five ways to have more money this time next year

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Metro Trains told to meet tougher targets or pay millions in fines

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Carey

Thrown out: Bid to derail controversial sky rail fails

Man missing after kayak capsized at Lake Eildon

Emily Woods
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Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley and Premier Daniel Andrews on the Great Ocean Road at Wye River.

Premier announces $53 million upgrade for Great Ocean Road

The Towers Road mansion has never been lived in.

Toorak mansion sets record for state's most expensive house

January Jones

There are fewer cars on the road and not as many people catching public transport when schools are out.

How school holidays change the way we travel

Craig Butt

The Fletcher brothers - (from L-R) Greg, Rob and Mal of Dundonnell near Lismore - are focused on the state croquet ...

The world no.1 croquet player is a woodchopper from rural Victoria

Painkillers such as Nurofen Plus will soon require a prescription.

Scripts required for painkillers from 2018

Julia Medew

Footage from the officer's dashboard camera and the driver's partner's phone was played to the court.

Gun-toting cop had PTSD, court hears

QLD

Christopher Vanneste with his long-term partner Ann Formaz-Preston, who died in Pymble on Sunday.

Young doctor killed in cycling tragedy

NSW

Paul Cosgrove and Lily in August last year before her tragic death.

Man jailed for killing his baby daughter

WA

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Ten charts show why Australians hate politics right now

Matthew Knott

Why an unhappy Australia is all our own doing

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Post-budget update urgings on tax cuts fail to sway crossbench

James Massola

A $US60 a barrel oil price would add about 10¢ per litre to petrol.

Government fuel crackdown could save motorists $519 a year - with a catch

The Productivity Commission says copyright laws that are routinely flouted are bad laws, bringing themselves into disrepute.

Copyright rules make us break the law 80 times a day, says Productivity Commission

Under a confidential settlement, Ms Jones now expects to receive the full value of her total and permanent disability ...

Disabled children could be denied funding because of stuff-up

The MH370 search team may have been looking in the wrong place.

MH370: Plane did not crash where officials have been searching

Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, popularly known as Ahok, centre, gestures to the media as he leaves after being ...

Ahok created 'disunity among Muslims', say prosecutors

Jewel Topsfield

Angela Merkel

Berlin attack: heart of Europe may skip a beat but won't break

ANALYSIS
David Wroe

Police stand beside a damaged truck which ran into crowded Christmas market in Berlin.

Truck ploughs into Berlin Christmas market crowd

A man with a gun shouts inside the Ankara gallery as Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov lies on the ground.

Gunman shoots Russian ambassador to Turkey during photo exhibition

Pauline Hanson spent 11 weeks in prison in 2003 before her conviction for electoral fraud was quashed.

One Nation is doing exactly what it does best

COMMENT
Andrew P Street

Donald Trump has appointed people with anti-LGBTQI records to his team since the election.

'Vlonald' bromance is bad news for America's moral high ground

COMMENT
Joel Meares

Australian author Anna Funder in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighbourhood.

The innovation this government doesn't want

COMMENT
Jenna Price

Gold prices have had their worst quarter since the 80s, but are still up from this time last year.

After a quarter of steep losses, where next for gold?

Cooling towers at the brown coal-fired Loy Yang power plant in Victoria's La Trobe Valley.

Christmas power strike threat: Loy Yang staff vote for action

More than 9500 workers have been affected by Masters, Dick Smith and Pumpkin Patch closures.

Company insolvencies hit eight-year low

The Infinity scratcher and lounge available on The Store from D&C Lifestyle.

Cat scratchers a hit as Fairfax's The Store reaches $1m in sales

Ex-CBA technology exec jailed for bribery

ASX posts highest close in 2016

Small business tax debts to be revealed to credit agencies

Former Billabong boss guilty of fraud

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The crazy prices prestige homes rent for over the holidays

Here's how to make your bedroom beautiful on a budget.

Five ways to update your bedroom without breaking the bank

The Towers Road mansion has never been lived in.

Mansion sets record as most expensive sold in Victoria

Every year the entire suburb would be gripped by the bloodsport of trying to outdo one's neighbours

Behind the scenes at Ivanhoe's infamous 'Boulevard Lights'

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

Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby enjoy a tipple in High Society in 1956

10 rules every man should know about wearing a tuxedo

Men's Suits

The Lamborghini Aventador S is the latest addition to the supercar family.

Want the new $788K Lamborghini? You'll have to join the queue

Luxury Cars

Aged care is destined to have increasing demand, but there may be oversupply.

The hidden danger of investing in aged care

COMMENT
Graham Witcomb

Illustration: Simon Letch

Can I spread risk by having two super funds?

ASK NOEL

Morgan Hipworth with parents Mark and Ellie in his new cafe.

15-year-old baker sets up donut cafe despite looming exams

The Industry Skills Fund is dead.

No more training grants: government

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Evidence removed during Ristevski search

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Who was the Turkish assassin?

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Gunman kills Russian ambassador to Turkey

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Truck ploughs into Berlin Christmas market

Kiara Robinson worked at Outback Steakhouse in Fairy Meadow, Wollongong, where she was underpaid. 4th October 2016 ...

The great student swindle

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Bill Shorten's surprise appearance on Sammy J spoof Playground Politics is still electioneering, even if comedic.

Shorten tries to deliver democracy cheer on Playground Politics

COMMENT
Aja Styles

Oh great, another two hours of Gordon Ramsay yelling at kitchenhands.

Why TV networks should be wary of their summer schedules

COMMENT
Rob Moran

A much-older Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) returns in Blade Runner 2049.

First look at Blade Runner 2049 as Gosling and Ford face off

Bill Nighy as Billy Mac in Love Actually.

Why you should actually love Love Actually

COMMENT
Nathanael Cooper

Not returning to Australia in 2017: Barry Gibb at Sydney Entertainment Centre, in 2013.

More Bluesfest pain as second headliner cancels tour

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story featuring Darth Vader.

Spoilers: The Rogue One role that will change Hollywood forever

Michael Idato

Briggs + trials

Hottest 100 protest: Will Triple J listen to this latest push?

Rob Moran

Nicole Kidman on the red carpet of the Australian premiere of <i>Lion</i>.

After acclaim overseas, Australian film Lion finally comes home

Garry Maddox

<i>Dots Obsession,Tasmania</i>, 2016, by Yayoi Kusama. Mixed media installation. (Copyright Yayoi Kusama)

Holiday arts guide: What to see around the country this summer

Hannah Francis

End of an era: The Palais' facelift is revealed as the venue's doors close to the public while the interior is renovated.

New look for St Kilda's Palais Theatre marks end of an era

Debbie Cuthbertson

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

"We estimate that approximately 32,000 fewer patients would die if male physicians could achieve the same outcomes as ...

New study suggests female doctors have better results

Melania Trump joined outgoing first lady Michelle Obama for tea at the White House, but she may not move in for a while.

Michelle Obama reveals the advice she gave Melania Trump

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley are rumoured to have married in Byron Bay.

Margot Robbie confirms marriage via Instagram, flips the bird

Jenna Clarke

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 10: Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna arrive at her Blac Chyna Birthday Celebration And Unveiling Of Her ...

Kim Kardashian's troubled brother Rob seeking 'help'

Amy Croffey

Strike a pose like Regina.

The 8 people you'll meet at every Christmas party

Clem Bastow

Bana Alabed

Now that Bana Alabed is safe, who will take her place for us?

COMMENT
Ruby Hamad

A biopic about '80s Madonna has been named Hollywood's top unproduced screenplay.

Why I'm still taking life lessons from Madonna

COMMENT
Jenna Price

Pronouns and preferred names have hit the mainstream.

In 2016, 'they' became singular - and caused a lot of confusion

'Good' fat or 'bad', they're still French fries.

Why we should stop talking about eating fat

Sarah Berry

Pausing, even for a moment, can create breathing room, and a new flavour for the year ahead.

Holiday stress makes it a perfect time to try this

Nora Krug

Take it easy and ease back in.

How new mothers can avoid exercise injury

Masha Rumer

<i>The Katering Show</i>: Kate McCartney (left) and Kate McLennan.

How to shut-down annoying relatives at Christmas lunch

Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan

Orrechiette with cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts.

Fast, fresh and simple: 27 summer pasta recipes

Margot Robbie's secret wedding has Australian media captivated.

Margot Robbie served breakfast cereal as part of wedding spread

Cute or creepy?

Cute or creepy? The baby box dividing the internet

Katie Holmes has shared a rare mother and daughter selfie.

Suri Cruise looks all grown up in photos with mum Katie Holmes

Emma Tapping denies her Christmas present pile is materialistic.

The mum giving her children almost 100 gifts (each!)

An Asiana plane takes off in South Korea, where you can find the world's busiest air route.

Not Sydney-Melbourne: World's busiest air route will surprise you

Oliver Smith

Gallery of the Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin.

Book lover's delight: The world's most beautiful libraries

Lee Tulloch

Bathroom power points in hotels typically are labelled "shavers only".

Is it OK to charge your phone in a 'shavers only' hotel power point?

Michael Gebicki

Apple's AirPods are not cheap.

How much replacement AirPods will cost

The V20 is a huge phone with a lot of features.

LG's V20 is a huge, feature packed phone

Tim Biggs

The new Foxtel Kids app makes it easy to manage the way children watch video on your handheld gadgets.

New Foxtel app gives kids their own streaming video

COMMENT

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

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Christmas tech gift guide: Over $1000

The Ram 2500's towing numbers are even more impressive than its size.

Hits and Misses: Biggest Surprise

The Team Drive

Nissan Note e-Power.

Nissan's latest hybrid reviewed

Drive Team

2017 BMW 530e plug-in hybrid.

New BMW 530e revealed

Dom Tripolone

2017 Lamborghini Aventador S.

New Aventador gets more power

David McCowen

Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost Black Badge.

Rolls-Royce reveals its dark side

Andrew MacLean

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

Under pressure: Matthew Wade will need to impress in Melbourne.

Keeping up appearances: Lehmann puts heat on Wade

Jon Pierik

Sydney Sixer Moises Henriques.

BBL matchtracker Thunder v Sixers

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Hilton Cartwright of Western Australia bowls during day one of the Sheffield Shield ...

Check in: Hilton set for shock Boxing Day debut

Peter Handscomb celebrates his century at the Gabba.

Handscomb home and ready to light up MCG

Jon Pierik

Martin Pakula has the whip hand to reform racing in Victoria.

Minister has whip hand to reform Victorian racing

Patrick Bartley

James Troisi is loving his time back at Melbourne Victory.

'We all know who's the biggest': Troisi cranks up the crow

Michael Lynch

Australian skipper Steve Smith.

Smith not solely to blame for field placements: Ponting

Star signings: Melbourne City's Tim Cahill and Sydney FC's Filip Holosko.

FFA land $346m, six-year broadcast deal

Sam Lloyd of the Tigers kicks the match-winning goal after the siren.

Force-10 footy: The year's best 10 matches

Rohan Connolly

Happy to be a Blue: Bryce Gibbs is committed to Carlton after seeking a trade to the Crows.

Gibbs happy to stay a one-club player

EXCLUSIVE
Rohan Connolly

On the attack: Dustin Martin will be aiming to kick more goals next season.

Tiger Martin to spend more time in attack

Sam McClure

Patrick Dangerfield has helped Geelong increase club membership to record levels.

Geelong Football Club likely to be debt-free at end of next season

Sam McClure

Shane Yarran has called time on his short-lived AFL career to deal with off-field issues.

Docker Yarran retires from AFL footy following off-field dramas

David Baker

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