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Dmitri Artimovich, who says he was offered a chance to work as a hacker for the Russian government while awaiting trial.

How Russia hired elite hackers for cyberwar with US

Police and bystanders at Mermaid Pools in Tahmoor on Friday afternoon.

Fatal Friday: Four more added to mounting NSW drowning death toll

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Police have released a facial composite image of the man they are hunting over the shooting murder of Toan Truong.

Man 'shot dead after pregnant wife disturbed intruder'

Darren Mohr was arrested for his alleged involvement in the cocaine smuggling ring.

Alleged drug smuggling ring used quad bike tyres, luxury yacht

EXCLUSIVE
Rachel Olding

The Careflight helicopter at the Lost Paradise festival site on Wednesday.

Woman dies after being hit by falling branch at music festival

Everyone has the same right to participate in our comment threads.

'Reading your semi-literate drivel is low point of my day, so far'

COMMENT

A year on the ASX: Shocks, turnarounds, and golden miners

Myer hit with another class action from aggrieved shareholder

Sarah Danckert

Tax Office faces explosion of complaints as job cuts bite

Sydney at its best: Are you lucky enough to be working this week

COMMENT

CEO replaced by man she took over from 5 months ago

Family pay tribute to Oshin

'He did everything at 200%': Oshin's parents heartbreaking farewell

Emma Young

Sweet victory: Australian players celebrate after the final wicket.

A scarcely believable ending to a strange week of cricket

One of the banners that has been taken down from the Brass Monkey Hotel.

This pub 'frat party' is shameless celebration of rape culture

COMMENT

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher in 2011.

Just like that, Bright Lights is world's most anticipated doco

Scootbiz (business class).

Scooting into business class for the price of economy. Here's how

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The annual NYE crime surge

Krewella playing Marquee Sydney.

20 ways to spend a fireworks-free New Year's Eve in Sydney

Nick Kyrgios and Stan Wawrinka shake hands in happier days.

All is forgiven, no hard feelings with Kyrgios: Wawrinka

Final preparations are in full swing as barges are loaded with 120 tonnes of fireworks on Sydney Harbour.

Theme for Sydney's NYE fireworks revealed

Burke Ramsey, brother of JonBenet Ramsey, broke his 20-year public silence on Dr Phil in September 2016.

JonBenet Ramsey's brother sues TV network for $1 billion

Not happy: Roads Minister Duncan Gay is concerned road safety messages are not getting through to drivers.

'Not happy': Gay suggests ways to tackle rising NSW road toll

'Fight for our freedoms': Baird's New Year's Eve message

Kim Arlington

The six-hour danger zone when violent assaults skyrocket

Australians will awake on Sunday to a host of increased fees, changed regulations and reduced benefits.

January 1 price rises and benefit cuts: what you need to know

Jessica Irvine

The twins, pictured last Christmas, were found unconscious in a pool in Kellyville Ridge.

Toddler dies four days after pool tragedy claimed his twin sister

There is a 50 per cent chance of storms for December 30.

Sydney Now: Work travel costs to rise for many next week

A 2.5m whaler shark was spotted at Hyams Beach on Thursday morning.

Dozens of sharks spotted at South Coast holiday beach

Paramedics rushed the baby boy to hospital after the accident at a funeral in Woodridge.

Toddler dies after mother drives into pram at funeral

QLD

An aerial view of the scene of the collision near Kevington, south of Mansfield, on Friday.

Horror smash: Two dead after 4WD motorbikes collide

VIC
1 hr ago

The man died of injuries suffered from falling out of a golf buggy.

Man dies after falling out of golf buggy

QLD

Police have released a facial composite image of the man they are hunting over the shooting murder of Toan Truong.

Man shot dead after pregnant wife disturbed intruder, police say

VIC
Jane Lee

Faysal Ishak Ahmed and his son, Mazim.

'I need you to look after my family': Sudanese refugee's burning fear

EXCLUSIVE

Bernardi accuses of Abbott of 'self-interest' and 'talking up division'

Amy Remeikis

Tax Office faces explosion of complaints amid job cuts

Tom McIlroy

President Barack Obama with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in ...

Labor hedge their bets on UN Israel resolution

Former prime minister Tony Abbott.

Abbott hits out at Bernardi over talk of a breakaway party

Julie Bishop said the government had ''consistently not supported one-sided resolutions targeting Israel''.

Bishop backs Israel rather than US over UN resolution

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

Turnbull government spends record amount on digital advertising

Sufia Begum, a Rohingya who crossed over to Bangladesh from Myanmar's Rakhine state in late November.

Nobel laureates scold Suu Kyi for 'failing' to aid Rohingyas

Lindsay Murdoch

Dmitri Artimovich, who says he was offered a chance to work as a hacker for the Russian government while awaiting trial.

How Russia recruited elite hackers for its cyberwar on the US

Lei Yang, who died in suspicious circumstances in police custody in May of this year.

China struggles to suppress debate around police brutality case

Philip Wen

A child is rescued after an airstrike hit Aleppo.

Putin announces Syria ceasefire brokered with Turkey

After the holiday traffic leaves, Sydney is quiet and stress free.

If only Sydney was this relaxed all the time

COMMENT
Adrian Pokorny

Everyone has the same right to participate in our comment threads.

Twelve ways not to get your comment published

COMMENT
Rob Ashton

The only listed vantage points to see Sydney's fireworks that don't prohibit BYO this year are Goat Island, Nielsen Park ...

In unfair Sydney, you can't play if you can't pay

COMMENT
Miriam Webber

Miners were back in the saddle in 2016.

ASX in 2016: shocks, turnarounds, and golden miners

Patrick Commins

Myer was hit with a second class action on Friday morning.

Myer hit with another class action

Sarah Danckert

Peter Hall struck a quick deal with Washington H. Soul Pattinson.

Peter Hall sells shares in his firm at a third of their market value

Robot K-2SO (left, with Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso) is the undisputed star in the latest Star Wards installment. A sign ...

Don't fear the robots; they're unlikely to take your job

COMMENT
Paul Wallace

BusinessDay's summer quiz - part five: Markets and Economy

Thomas Hounslow

Sky's the limit: Amazon files patent for flying warehouse

'Economically absurd': Trump escalates his assault on trade

COMMENT
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

Embattled law firm Shine loses CEO after only 5 months

Sarah Danckert

Add a drop of dish soap to aluminium foil and use it to tackle stubborn bits on a baking trays, glass pans and even the ...

Want a clean home? 21 best housekeeping hacks for the new year

As a single twenty-something, Rowie Geraerts sees huge benefits in her lifestyle.

I haven't paid rent in a year: A guide to a rent-free life

Last year's New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.

The best properties to buy for your New Year's Eve celebrations

Some of the residents of Bestie Row in Llano, Texas.

Meet the eight friends living together, sans share house

2016 offered up its fair share of controversies, new players and legal intervention in the real estate industry.

A look back on the big stories of the real estate industry in 2016

Some things are just not a good look after a certain age.

10 things a man over 50 should never do

Culture
Stephen Lacey

Some buyers may be hibernating through the winter season, which offers a big opportunity for those keen to get ahead of ...

How much sleep do you really need?

Self Improvement

ETFs give you exposure to a market, without high fees.

Five biggest mistakes people make saving for retirement

Gary Stone

Australia is in the top five countries for life expectancy worldwide and Australians aged 64 now can expect to spend ...

Is the trend of running out of money in retirement increasing?

Michael Dundon

Sexy doesn't always equal profitable.

What's the most profitable industry?

Louis White

Amanda Clark is a dietitian whose idea was stolen by a corporate.

One of the most infuriating aspects of innovation

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Body found in Tui Gallaher search

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Drug bust seizes one tonne of cocaine

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Fans give 'Hollywood Star' to Carrie Fisher

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Customer Service Robots debut in US

Clique's Summer Herald photo competition: Congratulations to Dean Harris, of Sydney. Winner, December 30, 2016.

Clique Summer Herald photo competition: December 30, 2016

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The Hunger Games - Binge all 4 movies now

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Brand new season of Mozart In The Jungle - now streaming on Stan.

Meghan Markle opens up about racial abuse online

Mary Ward

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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The ABC's 2016 New Year's Eve telecast will be hosted by Ella Hooper and News 24 presenter Jeremy Fernandez.

NYE on telly: Why does it seem to get worse every year?

Karl Quinn

Debbie Reynolds at Heathrow with her daughter Carrie Fisher, aged 15, in 1972.

Behind the scenes doco shows life at home with Carrie and Debbie

Rob Moran

Burke Ramsey, brother of JonBenet Ramsey, broke his 20-year public silence on Dr Phil in September 2016.

JonBenet Ramsey's brother sues TV network for $1 billion

Karl Quinn

Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in her slave girl outfit in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

Hey Disney Princesses, shove over and make some room for Leia

Karl Quinn

Author Zoe Morrison in The Domain in Sydney. Zoe has written her first fiction novel called 'Music and Freedom', ...

Ten books of 2016 to keep you reading over the summer holidays

Jason Steger

Lightsaber vigil.

Star Wars fans hold touching 'lightsaber vigils' for Carrie Fisher

Rob Moran

Carrie Fisher, left, and Debbie Reynolds at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2015.

Debbie Reynolds dead, the day after her daughter Carrie Fisher

Karl Quinn

Felicity Huffman in <i>American Crime</i>.

Hate summer TV? Check out these under the radar gems

Castle Hill NYE Skyshow.

How to have a top New Year's Eve when you can't stand fireworks

Shakira Clanton and Billy McPherson in Home Country.

Multi-story carpark: Actors play and display their talents

Elissa Blake

Madonna came late ... and fans left early.

What was she thinking? The arrogant star who let down fans

Bernard Zuel

Some of the offensive banners which have forced the Brass Monkey Hotel into issuing an apology.

What this 'frat party' tells women to expect from men in 2017

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

young woman walking on the street

Domestic violence in 2016: How have women fared this year?

Daisy Dumas

Dayane Mello, Matteo Manzini and Giulia Salemi at the Venice Film Festival.

The most stunning fashion moments of 2016

Jenna Clarke

Latest crime statistics show that reports of sexual assault, rape and intimate partner violence double, and in some ...

With the holidays comes fear in the family home

COMMENT
Natalie Reilly

George Michael, circa 1988.

How learning about George Michael's life gives me hope

COMMENT
Brandon Cook

Engaged: tennis star Serena Williams.

Serena Williams engaged to Reddit co-founder

Mary Ward

Reynolds and Fisher in 1974.

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher: Their unbreakable bond

Holiday parties bring together people you know you know but can't quite remember how or from where.

Why do our friends pressure us into drinking?

Simon Lenton

Don't pass the bread...

Dietary needs etiquette for hosts and guests

Christy Brissette

Medicinal: Australian manuka honey.

The new reason to buy Australian honey

Sarah Berry

Surviving suicide: Coming out of the dark.

Surviving a loved one's suicide

Jason Nark

Rosewater and raspberry popscicle with rose champagne. Karen Martini CHRISTMAS recipes for Epicure and Good Food. ...

The best party cocktails to try this weekend

Nail your Friend Edit for the perfect party.

Don't feel like going out? Here's how to nail New Year's at home

Vietnamese pork ball noodle salad (Bun Cha)

Easy summer recipes you can make this week

Pink with her new baby boy Jameson Moon Hart.

Pink and husband Carey Hart welcome baby boy

Remember that the goal is to have fun and be together.

Six new year's resolutions for your family

What happens when parents focus too much on getting kids to eat?

What happened when I went overboard policing my kids' diets

Scootbiz (business class).

Flight test: Business class for the price of economy with Scoot

Penny Watson

Emirates is the largest customer for the Airbus A380.

Emirates gets first superjumbo powered by Rolls-Royce

Fears tourist numbers in Italy's Cinque Terre would be limited turned out to be unfounded.

Need to know: Eight things that will impact your travels in 2017

Michael Gebicki

Crash

Tesla predicts crash, applies brakes: footage

Remember Myspace? You might not log in anymore, but it's still going.

Once left for dead, these tech giants still kicking

A beautiful open world, savage monsters and great company.

Review: Final Fantasy XV is a return to form

Tim Biggs

<b>HTC Vive</b><br>
The result of partnership between smartphone manufacturer HTC and game developer Valve, the Vive ...

HTC might unveil wireless Vive very soon

Kotaku

Simply designed, and brutally effective, Arcam's amp really kicks out the jams.

How to amplify your portable music at home

2016 Holden Astra RS-V

Road Test: Holden Astra RS-V

Andrew MacLean

2016 Audi R8 V10 Plus.

Road Test: Audi R8 V10 Plus

Andrew MacLean

The iconic McLaren F1 turns 25 in 2017.

The biggest automotive milestones of next year

Stephen Ottley

Ford Motor Company is introducing its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle, just in time for CES ...

Revealed: Ford's new driverless car

Drive team

The class of 2016.

What you read in 2016

Stephen Ottley

Volkswagen has revealed a real-life version of its radical GTI Roadster designed for the Gran Turismo computer game.

Gamers and geeks to drive VW's future

Drive team

Sweet victory: Australian players celebrate after the final wicket.

A scarcely believable ending to a strange week

Malcolm Knox

One of a kind: Bernard Tomic.

The year Bernard Tomic and I traded smashes

Peter FitzSimons

Call up: Steve O'Keefe could partner Nathan Lyon in his home Test.

Agar, O'Keefe in spin off to partner Lyon in Sydney

Andrew Wu

Winds me up: Titans' star signing Jarryd Hayne.

The 2016 list of grievances: Hayne, Nine's commentators and bro hugs

Darren Kane

Ronda Rousey (left) will be back in action for the first time since her defeat by Holly Holm (right) in Melbourne.

Rousey prepares to let fists do the talking

Jeff Wagenheim

by Simon Bosch colour cartoon / illo / illustration / toon / artwork Soccer / Broadcasting / TV / Television / Soccer ...

Trouble with football and the media

Michael Cockerill

Out: John Millman.

Millman out of Brisbane International

Heading back to Australia: Western Sydney Wanderers are hopeful of signing former Sydney FC player Terry Antonis on loan ...

Wanderers sign former Sydney FC player Antonis

Dominic Bossi
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Man in the middle: Nathan Lyon is congratulated after dismissing Asad Shafiq.

Lyon triggers dramatic collapse in Test win

Andrew Wu

Moment of triumph: Mitchell Starc takes the wicket of Yasir Shah as Australia wrap up an unlikely win on Friday.

Smith's men pull one out of the fire

Greg Baum

Lion-hearted: Mitchell Starc had a sticker of the Dev Patel movie on the bat he brandished to devastating effect at the ...

Who's that on the back of Mitchell Starc's bat?

Andrew Wu

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