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Victoria Police breath test device.

How police nabbed 14 dodgy drivers in a dead-end street

Moorabbin police have released an image of a woman they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

'Old woman': 93-year-old pushed to ground in shopping centre assault

1 hr ago

Heritier Lumumba

Heritier Lumumba retires from AFL after concussion struggles

1 hr ago

Slater & Gordon has been in financial trouble since last year.

Slater & Gordon's shares dive on fresh ASIC probe into 'cooking the books'

Bellamy's has seen profits triple this year on the back of selling baby formula to China.

Bellamy's delivers a blow to suffering shareholders

1 hr ago

The Grevillea wing.

Chaos engulfs Andrews government kids in jail policy after court ruling

56 mins ago

Breast implants linked to cancer after three women die

Woman left for dead after vicious stabbing in bike robbery ordeal

22 mins ago

Adelaide Oval beefs up security in the wake of overseas attacks

1 hr ago

Police officers hospitalised after major car crash in Dandenong

South Yarra switchback: New station may be needed after all

13 mins ago

Violetta and Antonio Esposito holidaying on their yacht on the Gold Coast.

The flamboyant dairy boss who owes farmers millions

The all too common "I'm just so busy" has taken on the feel of an overused humblebrag, a status-symbol in our always-on ...

How being 'super busy' has become the new status symbol

Jerry Lewis wasn't too into his interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Jerry Lewis' 'painfully awkward' interview

Richard Marx, big-haired pop balladeer to real-life action hero.

Richard Marx right there waiting when drama unfolded on plane

Closeup of athlete female feet in running shoes jogging on the road early in the morning. Healthy lifestyle. Credit ...

There's a lot more to running than getting fit

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Aussie wins (very) big wave event

Helen Fielding, an intellectually disabled woman who was signed up to a $25,000 diploma in marketing without her knowledge

$2.2b down the drain: Vocational education boom busted

Meatsmith's Christmas ham won this year's taste test.

Is this Melbourne's most expensive Christmas ham?

Jordan's father John and the brother he saved, Blake, at the teenager's funeral.

Boy's final brave act spurs most-signed Change.org petition

The one reason my mother won't sell the family home ... Christmas.

The one reason my mother won't sell the family home

An infestation of black mould in one of the apartments.

Mould and fungus push residents out of uninhabitable apartments

Man jailed for 11 years over stomping death of toddler

1 hr ago

Rainbow Serpent festival launches safe space for sex-assault victims

CFMEU shots.

'Pretty scary': Shots fired at CFMEU building in Carlton

Belinda Grooby and vision impaired daughter Rachael Richards.

Blind students denied specialist services due to 'privacy' concerns

Timna Jacks

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: A train moves past the switch box at Kooyong Railway Station which is 102 years-old on ...

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

EXCLUSIVE

Janita McNaughton was shot and killed in 1983.

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

Commuters are escorted off a train that shut down due to a power outage at Wynyard Station

Sydney Trains' 'bugger of a situation'

NSW
35 mins ago

The Tax Office has devised an ingenious new way to make dead beat companies pay their way.

Public servants urged to take long Christmas break

ACT
12 mins ago

Stonemason Ray Finch was killed when a block of marble fell on him at Cleveland.

Son praises 'awesome bloke' crushed by slabs

QLD

The 28-year-old woman says she supports the ban '100 per cent.'

'A fireball hit me': WA bans portable ethanol burners

WA

A security fence is proposed blocking access to the roof.

Architects demand new Parliament fence plan be put on ice

57 mins ago

Ten charts show why Australians hate politics right now

Matthew Knott

Why an unhappy Australia is all our own doing

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

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

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

Independent senator Nick Xenophon says he has not changed his mind on company tax cuts since the MYEFO release.

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

James Massola

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: report

Former NSW RSL president Don Rowe at Sydney's Hyde Park war memorial.

RSL broadens inquiry into claims of financial misconduct in NSW

Co-operation: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

Russia missing from Trump's top defence priorities: DoD memo

Turkish police officer Mevlut Mert Altintas shoots and kills Andrei Karlov Russian Ambassador to Turkey.

The boy from small town on Aegean coast who became a murderer

Candles during a vigil to pay tribute to the victims of the Orlando, mass shooting in June..

Tech giants sued by Orlando shooting victims' families

Karak Castle in Jordan.

IS claims responsibility for deadly attack at Karak Castle in Jordan

Treasurer Scott Morrison and Finance Minister Senator Mathias Cormann released the MYEFO on Monday.

Why I'm sorry our credit rating wasn't downgraded this week

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

For anyone to suggest that talk of treaty should be somehow muzzled is to deny the nation a process that is of enormous ...

It's way too early to write off Aboriginal recognition

COMMENT
Mark Leibler

For adults, gift giving is a bit harder, especially when we are tired, stressed and our close relationships might be ...

What your gift choice says about your relationship

COMMENT
Alan Stokes

Bellamy's shares have been suspended from trade until January 13.

Bellamy's Chinese burn causes more financial pain

ANALYSIS
Elizabeth Knight
1 hr ago

Investors are staying in the saddle as sharemarkets continue to climb into year-end.

Markets Live: ASX 200 builds on 2016 highs

Live
43 mins ago

The all too common "I'm just so busy" has taken on the feel of an overused humblebrag, a status-symbol in our always-on ...

How being 'super-busy' has become the new status symbol

Law firm Slater & Gordon has been ordered by the corporate watchdog to hand over documents for its investigation into ...

Slater & Gordon ordered to hand over records for ASIC probe

Whistleblowers: 'They can't justify doing that to their family'

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Facebook charged for lying about WhatsApp privacy controls

Morgan Stanley fined for using customers' cash to cut costs

47 mins ago

The worst business buzzwords of 2016

Here are the paint trends to look out for in the new year.

The paint trends you'll be seeing everywhere in 2017

The Towers Road mansion has never been lived in.

Mansion sets record as most expensive sold in Victoria

Take precautions, because you'd rather watch Home Alone at Christmas time, than re-enact it.

What burglars don't want you to know about home security

The one reason my mother won't sell the family home ... Christmas.

The one reason my mother won't sell the family home

La Corniche.

The crazy prices prestige homes rent for over the holidays

Peter Jackson plans to spend up to $8 million expanding its store network in 2016.

Which Aussie tailor has gone from 12 stores to 52 in five years?

Men's Style

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

10 commandments you should know about wearing a tuxedo

Men's Suits

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

Gabrielle Dolan (centre) warns against the use of business jargon.

The worst business buzzwords of 2016

Alexandra Cain

Peter Watson is director of Hunter Heritage Gourmet Foods, which produces Newcastle Pudding Lady products sold in the ...

Pudding business plumped up by $11 000 grant

William Arnott

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Four killed in Jordan terror attack raids

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How trolling made Mariam 'physically sick'

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Russian ambassador's body sent home

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Facebook facing fine for WhatsApp takeover

A Krampus mask lies on the ground prior to the start of the traditional Krampus.

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Critically acclaimed Transparent - every episode ever now streaming on Stan.

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Every episode of Preacher - 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 Marx, big-haired pop balladeer to real-life action hero.

Popstar Richard Marx was there when drama unfolded on plane

Rob Moran

Jerry Lewis wasn't too into his interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Jerry Lewis' brutal, ‘painfully awkward’ interview

Rob Moran

A scene from <i>The Mummy</i> starring Tom Cruise and Annabelle Wallis.

Watch the hilarious trailer for The Mummy with no sound effects

Ebony Bowden

FILE - In this June 28, 2015, file photo, Janet Jackson accepts the ultimate icon: music dance visual award at the BET ...

'90s music legends finally make Hall of Fame, but not Jackson

1 hr ago

Ben Mendelsohn as Director Krennic in a scene from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The film has blasted into theaters with ...

The thing that ruined superhero movies could easily hurt Star Wars

ANALYSIS

Levi Miller and Phoenix in the movie Red Dog: True Blue

Red Dog: True Blue review: sappy prequel fails to impress

Paul Byrnes
56 mins ago

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

Why TV networks should be wary of their summer schedules

COMMENT
Rob Moran

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

The Rainbow Serpent Festival.

Rainbow Serpent festival tackles sexual assault

Hannah Francis

<i>Yes 3</i>, 1979, by Sister Corita Kent, part of <i>Sister Corita's Summer of Love</i> at the Ian Potter Museum of Art.

Sister Corita's Summer of Love: 'Slow looking' at art a beautiful habit

Penny Webb

<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

Mariam Veiszadeh, Daily Life 2016 Woman of the Year.

Facebook apologises after banning Mariam Veiszadeh

Daisy Dumas
1 hr ago

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 18: (L-R) Actresses Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps attend Louis Vuitton presents A Special ...

Michelle Williams: 'The love of your life doesn't have to be a man'

Nicole Economos

Amy Schumer is seen walking in Midtown on August 23, 2016 in New York City.

Amy Schumer buys back the family farm for her dad

Mary Ward

Serena Williams has won 22 grand-slams.

Serena Williams reveals struggle with body image

Nicole Economos

Polly Dunning with her son, Alfred.

I never expected to have a son, and it has been a great lesson

Polly Dunning

Here are our top reads of the year. Happy holidays and lazy days from us all.

These are our feminist reading picks of 2016

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

Margot Robbie confirms marriage via Instagram, flips the bird

Jenna Clarke

From runaway animals to stubborn parents-in-law, Christmas is rarely smooth sailing.

My not-so perfect Christmas: we relive our festive fiascos

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

Study suggests women doctors are better

Sarah Berry

Compensatory cues such as voice, the way people walk and distinctive features help sufferers of face blindness to ...

Living with face blindness

Evelyn Lewin

Changes in hormones affect athletic performance too.

How menopause affects athletic women

Bonnie Snyder Berkowitz

Nana Puspasari ceramic bacon plates? 4 Pines Brewing Christmas pack? Pidapipo gelato? Hokkaido cheese tarts Knives & Ink ...

Here it is - the latest insane food trend to hit Australia

Meatsmith's Christmas ham won this year's taste test.

Is this Melbourne's most expensive Christmas ham?

A summery Chrissamisu for dessert this year?

17 of the best Christmas desserts you can serve

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More pregnant women are smoking marijuana - and that's not good

Limiting our offspring is nothing but a bitter taste-tester for their future.

No Gender December: does it even matter?

Katie Holmes has shared a rare mother and daughter selfie.

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

North Korea's Koryo Air has been named the world's worst airline.

Unfriendly skies: The world's worst airlines named

Oliver Smith

Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain.

The world's 10 greatest cities to visit in summer

Ben Groundwater

Chinese tourists snap pics in Sydney: 2017 will officially be the "China-Australia Year of Tourism".

Four ways Chinese tourists will change Australian travel in 2017

Anthony Dennis
1 hr ago

The original 12-inch MacBook took a thin one-port design over the alternative thicker, more capable version. For its ...

Apple has turned its back on Mac loyalists

Mark Gurman

Zuckerberg

Zuckerberg's AI powers grey t-shirt cannon

Firewatch

Our picks for the best 10 video games of 2016

iinet

iiNet ex-employees share their stories

Lifehacker

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Christmas tech gift guide: Over $1000

The Ford Mustang failed to live up to its hype according to much of the Drive's staff.

The biggest letdowns of 2016

The Drive Team

2017 Skoda Octavia RS.

Skoda's new performance wagon revealed

Drive Staff

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Is this the best car in the world?

Andrew MacLean

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

Hits and Misses: Biggest Surprise

The Team Drive

2017 BMW 530e plug-in hybrid.

New BMW 530e revealed

Dom Tripolone

The Victorian government has announced a new trial to test semi-autonomous technologies on Melbourne's CityLink Motorway.

New semi-autonomous car trial to begin in Melbourne

Drive Staff

Adelaide Oval will host lots of events over the summer, including Big Bash cricket.

Adelaide Oval beefs up security in the wake of overseas attacks

Sam McClure
1 hr ago

England captain Alastair Cook must decide if he wants to go on in the role.

England cricket team is soft and it must end right now

Michael Vaughan

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

Keeping up appearances: Lehmann puts heat on Wade

Jon Pierik

Petra Kvitova has been injured during an attack in her flat in the Czech Republic.

Kvitova viciously attacked, injured in home invasion

Ben Rothenberg

The waves in Portugal reached higher than 10 metres.

Australian surfer wins big wave tournament at Nazare

Screamer: Jason Roy of the Sixers celebrates taking he catch to dismiss Ben Rohrer of the Thunder at Spotless Stadium on ...

Henriques blasts Sixers to big win as Roy takes spectacular catch

James Buckley

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

Heritier Lumumba has announced his retirement.

Heritier Lumumba retires from AFL

Larissa Nicholson
1 hr ago

Scott Thompson of the Kangaroos handballs as Shane Edwards of the Tigers approaches.

Roos Thompson and Wright suffer injury setbacks

Sam McClure

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

Force-10 footy: Revisit the year's best matches

Rohan Connolly

The Bombers' Dyson Heppell signs autographs during an Essendon training session on Tuesday.

Essendon confident their forward thinking will reap dividends

Sam McClure

Scott Pendlebury and wife Alex on the Brownlow Medal red carpet in September.

Pendlebury and wife Alex expecting first baby

Neelima Choahan

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