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A TU-154

Russian military plane 'crashes' with 90 on board

BREAKING
6 mins ago

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

Fake news prompts Pakistan to aim nuclear threat at Israel

Prince Charles said it was "beyond all belief" that humanity had not learnt the lessons of the Holocaust.

The unlikely man to lead fight against intolerance

COMMENT
Tim Dick

Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher leads the Christmas Day service at St Mary's Cathedral.

Thousands pack St Mary's Cathedral for Christmas Day Mass

Victoria Ticha

US President-elect Donald Trump says he will wind up the Trump Foundation.

Under scrutiny, Trump decides to dissolve his foundation

Hamza Abbas

Islamic Centre linked to Christmas terror plot

Chris Johnston

Little girl dies after being left in parked car in Sydney tragedy

Rachel Olding
24 mins ago

'It was the only way to save my son': Sydney mom's miracle baby

Faria Hossain

Family of missing man seeks help to brighten their Christmas

James Lemon
33 mins ago

The three tough questions Peter Dutton must answer

Michael Gordon
13 mins ago

Man charged over cycling death of young Sydney doctor

Natalie Williams from Britain celebrates Christmas at Bondi Beach.

Diving into Christmas Day at Bondi Beach

Victoria Ticha
25 mins ago

A successful Boxing Day requires good planning, and comfortable shoes.

How to survive the Boxing Day sales (Tip: BYO toilet paper)

Musician Tim Minchin penned one of our most popular Aussie Christmas carols.

How writing a Christmas carol is Tim Minchin's proudest moment

Harrison Ford.

Harrison Ford 'shocked' at Carrie Fisher's health crisis

Read a book

Four things you can do for your career now (to get ahead in 2017)

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Beachgoers dive into Christmas

Extended trading hours will take place across Sydney this festive season.

What's open, what's closed in Sydney over Christmas, New Year

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 31: UFC Strawweight Champion Ronda Rousey of the United States poses for photographers ...

On eve of UFC comeback, is Ronda Rousey ready?

Doom costs about $80 from Steam, owned by Valve Corporation.

Video games website Steam fined $3 million for refusing refunds

Levi Miller and canine friend in <i>Red Dog: True Blue</i>.

Insider's guide to the blockbuster movies out on Boxing Day

Father Christmas’ house has been listed for sale for $876,000.

Santa Claus's North Pole home listed for sale

The Victorian Italianate-style mansion was built in 1904 for MP and Supreme Court judge Augustus James and his wife Altona.

The 52 Sydney suburbs that set price records in 2016

Avoid these real-life mistakes when restoring or renovating a period home.

Experts reveal the worst renovations in heritage properties

Toast the new year with the perfect party.

Throw the party of the year with these New Year's Eve tips

43 Regent St, Brisbane, Queensland

100-year-old home wedged between unit blocks for sale

Firefighters rescued the woman from the burning house but she died in hospital.

Elderly woman dies after house fire on NSW Central Coast

Sydney park shooting victims linked to street gang DLASTHR

Ava Benny-Morrison

Two NSW woman dead in separate Christmas car crashes

4 mins ago

Anthony Haddad had top secret clearance inside the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor site.

Lucas Heights security boss accused of possessing 'official secrets'

EXCLUSIVE
Eamonn Duff

Nearly 90 per cent of the city's top-performing schools (shown in blue) are above the "latte line".

Are you in the blue or red zone? Dividing line for Sydney schools

Rani Morris has remembered Chad Robinson's "wise words and helpful soul".

'One more moment': Partner's emotional tribute to ex-NRL star

Melco Crown Entertainment's Co-chairman, James Packer, right, and singer Mariah Carey pose on the red carpet of the ...

Judge hands James Packer a Barangaroo Christmas present

A seven gill shark.

Shark sightings confirmed off Great Ocean Road beaches

VIC
Chris Vedelago

Four charged over violent home invasion in Sydney's inner west

Woman charged with stabbing murder of man on Christmas Eve

Neelima Choahan

A refugee has been airlifted from Manus Island to Brisbane with head injuries, according to refugee advocates.

Asylum seeker dies after a fall and seizure on Manus Island

Jodie Stephens

A artist's sketch of Hamza Abbas, on left, and Ahmed Mohamed facing the Melbourne Magistrates Court.

The men police believe wanted to attack Melbourne

VIC

Senator Rod Culleton has been declared bankrupt.

Rod Culleton declared bankrupt, place in Senate in doubt

Fergus Hunter

How to fix our broken political system

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

Turnbull's five biggest mistakes and how he can fix them in 2017

COMMENT
James Massola

Sudanese man Faysal Ishak Ahmed, 27, has died after being airlifted to Brisbane from Manus Island due to a 'fall and ...

Why did Faysal die? The questions Peter Dutton has to answer

Michael Gordon
13 mins ago

Compulsory, state-subsided preschool is something economists are switching on to.

A sure-fire budget fix - but politicians don't have the guts

COMMENT
Jacqueline Maley

Seventy-six per cent of the 1443 people surveyed agreed that the ABC should be protected from political interference.

ABC most trusted news source, poll shows, as minister accuses it of 'fake news'

Many experts have warned that personal phone data could be mined for civil lawsuits.

Australians' phone, email records could be used in civil lawsuits

Members of a Syrian refugee family who arrived seven months ago prepare a meal for another family about to arrive to ...

In US heartland, a house made a home for Syrian refugees

1 hr ago

Family members mourn Oktay Durak, who was killed fighting for Turkey in al-Bab, Syria.

Erdogan plans to seek support of Trump in attack on Raqqa

A woman prays during Christmas Eve Mass in Bartella, Iraq.

Tears and joy as town celebrates its first Christmas since 2013

1 hr ago

Typhoon Nock-ten intensifies into a powerful storm as it heads towards the Philippines.

Millions in path of rare Christmas typhoon

Peter Hannam

Prince Charles said it was "beyond all belief" that humanity had not learnt the lessons of the Holocaust.

The unlikely man to lead the fight against intolerance

COMMENT
Tim Dick

Richard Glover's Christmas wish is for fewer deaths of his favourite artists – such as Prince – in 2017.

Richard Glover's adult letter to Santa

COMMENT
Richard Glover

The Christmas trampoline? A Trojan Horse of pain, misery and marital disharmony.

Whatever you do, don't get one of these for Christmas

COMMENT
Larissa Dubecki

Illustration John Shakespeare

It was the year of living dangerously: 2016 CBD Wrap

Colin Kruger, CBD

Gifts put us into a relationship with someone. They're like a maintenance fee for your relationship.

The gift economy: Why we keep buying presents no one needs

Two American Jews enjoy a party in Jerusalem at the end of a weeklong romantic voyage to Israel Wednesday, May 10, 2006. ...

For online dating sites it's a bumpy road to love

Alina Tugend

Ooshies

How a superhero toy could save Australian retail

Catie Low

Knowledge, not resources, drive our economic growth

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Forget Christmas cheer for Seven board members

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Front running, insider trading, collusion: Scandals keep rolling

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Sharing economy revolution overshadowed by Uber

ANALYSIS

Wines for drinking outdoors with old mates and an Esky.

Cheers to that! 50 of the best Australian wines under $50

Fine Drinks

<b>Range Rover Vogue</b><br>

Nine of the best luxury SUVs that really can go off-road

Cars

Don't take the jolly out of your holiday season by overcommitting on your Christmas spending.

Warning about new 'buy now, pay later' system in festive frenzy

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Illustration: Simon Letch

What happens to my health care card when I lose my pension?

Noel Whittaker

Exit interviews are standard: but do they need to be rethought?

How to make exit interviews work

James Adonis

Small business owners make the mistake of coming back to work too soon.

You don't want to think about 2017 yet but you should

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Philippines prepares for incoming typhoon

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Karl Quinn's must-see summer cinema releases

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The origins of Christmas... a poem

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Fans wish Carrie Fisher a swift recovery

SMH NEWS
A buyer wheels out some Yellow Fin Tuna after the sales at the Sydney Fish Markets. 17th December ...

Christmas rush at the fish market

Masters of sex - Stan

The sexual revolution will be televised. Every episode ever of Masters of Sex now streaming.

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Every episode ever of Younger, now streaming.

Meghan Markle opens up about racial abuse online

Mary Ward

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Musician Tim Minchin penned one of our most popular Aussie Christmas carols.

How writing a Christmas carol is Tim Minchin's proudest moment

Tim Byron

Nigella Lawson offers foolproof tips for stress-free festive cooking.

The perfect recipe: hams, carols and a royal fixture

Michael Idato

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in the musicla <i>La La Land</i>.

Boxing Day releases reviewed: Oscars pundits take note

Paul Byrnes and Jake Wilson

Savannah Knoop, left, posing as JT LeRoy, with Laura Albert.

'I wrote out of suffering': Woman behind JT Leroy hoax speaks out

Jake Wilson

Denis Walter at rehearsals for Carols By Candlelight.

Denis Walter has performed at Carols for more than half his life

Kerrie O'Brien

Nothing in the world is free: You have to earn leisure, Christos Tsiolkas says.

Not just a life of leisure: Christos Tsiolkas on childlessness myths

COMMENT
Christos Tsiolkas

Kelly Rowland has joined the judging panel for <i>The Voice</i> 2017.

Destiny's Child star joins The Voice 2017 line-up

Nathanael Cooper

Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall in <i>Sex and the City</i>.

Look out for Carrie and co in the third Sex and the City movie

Kerrie O'Brien

ShortList. All-female dance piece with a soccer theme in Sydney Festival 2017. Dancers (blue top) Miranda Wheen, (red ...

Dancers, soccer players ... they've got a lot in common

Elissa Blake

David Williamson, left and Anny Laplante in Circus 1903

Stuck for a last minute present? This could be your answer

Jason Blake

Chantelle van der Hoek as Clara and Edward Smith as the prince.

Company could do better than this ... a lot better

Jill Sykes

Carrie Fisher in her iconic role as Princess Leia.

Carrie Fisher's Hollywood friends react to news of her health crisis

Bryan Alexander

A successful Boxing Day requires good planning, and comfortable shoes.

How to survive the Boxing Day sales (Tip: BYO toilet paper)

Melissa Singer

Starting afresh in a relationship means starting afresh at Christmas.

The best thing about celebrating Christmas with a blended family

Nicole Jankowski

Claremont murder victims Ciara Glennon (left) and Jane Rimmer (right). Investigations into the disappearance of Sarah ...

How the Claremont serial killer changed Perth

Jenna Clarke

Lucy Hale arrives at the 23rd Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills ...

Lucy Hale speaks out after topless photos stolen and published

Kelly Lawler

RETAIL . Generic . Woman in a long skirt sitting at a bus stop with her shopping in paper bags as Autumn leaves pass her ...

Where to find the best Boxing Day bargains at the shops and online

Melissa Singer

The secret to my most perfect Christmas

Robyn Doreian

Mariah Carey performs during the opening show of Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You at Beacon Theatre on ...

Mariah Carey offers glimpse into Christmas celebrations

Andrew Hornery

Turn it around in the new year and have more fun.

Lessons in wellness from 2016

Sarah Berry

Cheyann Shaw.

The bodybuilder Instagramming her battle with ovarian cancer

Lindsey Bever

Run for your brain.

Running as the thinking person's sport

GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Adam Liaw's glazed Christmas ham with bush herbs.

Adam Liaw's glazed Christmas ham with bush herbs

A summery Chrissamisu for dessert this year?

17 of the best Christmas desserts you can serve

<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

The incredible MRI image shows the rupture (indicated by the white arrows) and the protruding amniotic sac, which ...

Incredible MRI shows unborn baby's legs breaking through uterus

Wollongong brothers, Jason and Daniel surprise their mum with her dream car.

Brothers save for ten years to buy mum her dream car

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Mariah Carey's ex-husband builds a 'candy room' for the kids

Woman making an online booking with a credit card and a laptop.

Traveller letters: We couldn't check in to our flight after booking online

Open the shades - it's not just about getting a good view.

The real reason cabin lights are dimmed for take-off and landing

Gavin Haines

Morning sunlight over the amphitheater at Bryce Canyon viewed from Inspiration Point.

The gift of travel: Trips that will change your life

Traveller writers

There might be hope to jump on the high speed bandwagon even if Telstra has previously denied you access to the HFC ...

How I finally got Telstra to fix my internet

COMMENT

Mario

Mario sets app records, but price a sore point

When we leave our daily routine for the holidays, our data usage typically skyrockets.

Don't get sucked down the mobile data drain these holidays

The NBN is supposed to be completed by 2020 thanks to this loan.

NBN's searchable rollout map is now live

Kotaku

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Christmas tech gift guide: Over $1000

Mercedes-Benz is set to expand its small car range with a new A-Class sedan, featuring a more conventional body style ...

Mercedes plans A-Class sedan

Greg Kable

2017 Kia Picanto teaser.

New Kia Picanto teased

Drive Staff

Ford commit $450m to research and development in Australia in 2017.

Ford to invest $450m in Oz

Drive Staff

2017 Audi Q8 concept

Audi set to reveal new Q8 concept

Greg Kable

The last Australian-made Ford Falcon rolled off the production this October.

2016 will be remembered for...

The Drive Team

The Volkswagen Group has settled a compensation claim with owners of vehicles fitted with the 3.0-litre diesel engine in ...

Volkswagen reaches deal with 80,000 US owners

David Shepardson

Nic Maddinson has kept his spot in the Test side.

Nic Maddinson gets nod for Boxing Day Test

Jon Pierik

The revenue-sharing model is the best for Australian cricketers, says Tim May.

May day for ACA as lightning strikes twice

Greg Baum

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Sydney to Hobart press conference. The two closest to camera L to R: Paul Clitheroe ...

Why this year's Sydney To Hobart may be the fastest of all time

James Buckley

Cleveland's Danny Shelton (right) and Jamie Meder celebrate their win.

It's a miracle: Browns do the unthinkable on Christmas Eve

Nate Ulrich

The fans love it, but Boxing Day fixtures are not popular among players and managers.

The slog adored by fans, endured by players

Rory Smith

Sydney to Hobart stalwart Bob Oatley, in 2014.

Stalwarts' presence still felt in Sydney to Hobart

Good shape: Scallywag is set to challenge Wild Oats XI for line honours.

Scallywag to chase Oats all the way

James Buckley

Australian plan: Eddie Jones thinks the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force should be axed from Super Rugby for the ...

Eddie Jones' radical plan to save the Wallabies

Liam Napier

Key to success: Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq says dismissing Steve Smith early will be vital to their chances in the ...

Here's how Pakistan hope to curb Smith

Jon Pierik

Working on his technique: Nathan Lyon has had a lean spell with the ball this summer.

Lyon making tweaks as cult status grows

Jon Pierik

A rare example: Victorian Peter Handscomb will play in the Boxing Day Test.

Handscomb's cricketing journey to the MCG

Greg Baum

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