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People leave the nightclub, the scene of an attack in Istanbul, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. An assailant believed to ...

Hunt for Istanbul attacker as more victims named

UPDATED

The link to WestConnex will play a key role in plans to cope with congestion on roads near Sydney Airport.

WestConnex link to airport could open ahead of schedule

CONSTITUTION;AFR;980202; PIC BY LOUISE KENNERLEY; SAVED IN NEWS; COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIAN CONSTITUTION ACTS AND ...

Our nation's rulebook was written in the age of the horse and cart

COMMENT
George Williams

Portrait of Kenan Tokar, 24yo Engineering graduate. Story is about an oversupply of engineering graduates and the ...

Engineers being imported while Aussies struggle to find jobs

ambulance

Toddler dies after being pulled from pool in Sydney's south-west

Henry Field travelled with his wife and two baby daughters.

Disgruntled Qantas passengers spend New Year's Eve in the sky

The ultimate New Year's list of criminals and psychopaths

COMMENT

Sydney suburbs where neighbours rub each other the wrong way

Hitler-Stalin pact led to war. Where would a Trump-Putin pact lead?

ANALYSIS

Why the United States and the UN are headed for a showdown

ANALYSIS

'No one arrives at detox sober': Spending New Year's Eve in rehab

Sun Herald. Mathew Childs young entrepreneur with business Winestash. Photograph by Thomas Tapia. Taken on 9th Dec 2016. ...

At just 23 years of age, Matthew can claim what most his age cannot

Mariah Carey experienced a number of technical issues during her NYE performance in Times Square.

Mariah Carey bungles NYE performance in Times Square

Celia Pacquola

Celia Pacquola gets serious

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling put on their dancing shoes for <i>La La Land</i>.

A film for the ages: Why this movie deserves five stars

Pharrell's singing partner caught on video in homophobic rant

Pharrell's singing partner caught on video in homophobic rant

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Who did it best? NYE around the world

computer 041101 Photo illustration Greg Newington afrphotos.com Learning to think. Left brain right brain outside the ...

How to wire your brain to achieve your New Year's resolution

Nick Kyrgios.

Kyrgios makes winning start in Australia's Hopman Cup defence

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 30: Ronda Rousey exits the Octagon after her loss to Amanda Nunes of Brazil in their UFC ...

Ronda Rousey breaks her silence after devastating loss

A baby for power couple Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall via high-tech genetic engineering would be amazeballs.

Is a little Jerupe on the way? It would make my year

The percentage of Australian residents born overseas is at the highest rate since the late 1800s.

Caesareans, diabetes on the rise for new mothers

Thousands of injured workers to lose compensation benefits

Sydney neighbours in court over a ruined harbour view

Mans best friend off the lead & loving it! Sydney siders have very few off leash options for their dogs however where ...

Sydney's dog-friendly beaches: Too few or far too many?

Sydney NYE 2016. The 12am New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour, viewed from Mrs Macquarie's Chair. 1 January 2017. ...

Fireworks fill the sky as Sydney welcomes in 2017 in style

Robert and Camilla Stanyer left Mrs Macquaries Chair because they could not get a good spot, so they went to the Oyster ...

Honeymooners pay up $1600 after NYE misery in Sydney

A growing proportion of retirees in Sydney are choosing to remain in well-located neighbourhoods.

Baby boomers are retiring and Sydney is feeling it

EXCLUSIVE

Pio Steve, bottom right, in a picture taken inside the Villawood Detention Centre.

Career criminal, 49, to be deported after leaving NZ as a baby

Crowds at Falls Festival at Lorne on Saturday, the day after the crush.

Organisers blame Falls crowd crush on 'confluence'

VIC

Syd Brisbane loved watching Andrew Sachs as Manuel in the original Fawlty Towers TV series and believes the show is a ...

The fitting all-Aussie tribute to British classic Fawlty Towers

QLD

Luke Marshall 16 of Belconnen is first in line at the Royal Australian Mint to get the first coin of 2017. Photo Elesa Kurtz

After six day wait, Belconnen teen strikes first coin of 2017

ACT

Then chairman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Patrick Dodson (centre), with Prime Minister Paul Keating and ...

Cabinet papers 1992-93: Call for Turnbull to right wrongs for Aboriginal Australians

Damien Murphy

Keating scrapped gay ban in ADF amid political battle

Surprising victory sealed a year that looked to the 'new Australia'

Damien Murphy

Mr Keating delivers his Redfern speech.

Mabo debate likened to Trump's campaign

Federal attorney-general Michael Duffy in 1992.

War crimes unit wound down

Damien Murphy

More than 50 per cent of the spooks in Melbourne strongly opposed the move to Canberra.

Our spies didn't want to come in out of the cold

Damien Murphy

Cory Bernardi wants Trump-style political change.

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

Amy Remeikis

North Korean broadcaster KRT distributed a video on January 1 of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's New Year speech in ...

North Korea 'close to' inter-continental missile tests

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US President-elect Donald Trump has praised President Putin.

'I know things other people don't know': Trump on hacking

America's best new friend? Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Many Americans watch Trump and Putin's closeness and worry

The Zahro Express ablaze at sea about 20 minutes after leaving port in Jakarta on New Year's Day.

Fire on Indonesian ferry claims at least 23 lives on New Year's Day

Jewel Topsfield

Happiness is not U-shaped, according to new research.

The most depressing graph you will see this year

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Australia's 116-year-old Constitution has not had a change in 40 years.

Our nation's rulebook is showing its age

COMMENT
George Williams

Rocko the cat

A life lesson in the death of a much-loved cat

COMMENT
Tim Dick

Brad Marsh is taking on Bakers Delight at the Fair Work Commission, claiming his 15-year-old daughter and her workmates ...

Bakers Delight's zombie deal 'exploits' workers

EXCLUSIVE

PETROL AFR PHOTOGRAPH BY GLENN HUNT 13 NOVEMBER 2007 GENERIC- petrol, gas, lpg, liquid petroleum gas, energy, fuel ...

Has Australia given up on shopper dockets?

ANALYSIS

The packed daily commute is more enjoyable if you talk to those with you, researchers have found.

Face time with strangers can boost economy

Ross Gittins

Unfair contract rules do not apply in insurance. The financial ombudsman says this is worth reviewing given the ...

Call to ban 'hidden exemptions' in life insurance

Banks should bankroll ASIC, say super funds

Rising populism won't trump trade deals says government

Big funds bet on commodity bounce

China's bubble squeezing taking its toll

Eclectic Living Room by Daleet Spector Design.

Creative and space-friendly ways to park your bike at home

The Dreamy Camera Cafe, South Korea.

The shops that give us a reason not to buy online

Make your home a place you can relax.

Is mindfulness the new lifestyle trend for your home in 2017?

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 ...

21 housekeeping hacks to make habits in 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

There's more to weight loss than losing weight.

21 hard truths I've learned since losing weight

Boot Camp

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

Things a man over 50 should never do

Culture

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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Dozens killed in Turkey nightclub attack

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Toddler struck, killed in Colyton driveway

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Sydneys dazzling NYE fireworks extravangaza

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Ronda Rousey destroyed in 48 seconds

Sydney NYE 2016. The 12am New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour, viewed from Mrs Macquarie's Chair. 1 January 2017. ...

Sydney New Year's Eve 2016 fireworks

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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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Sherlock Holmes (BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH).

Cumberbatch's affiliation with Sherlock runs in the blood

Georgia Nott of Broods on stage at the festival.

Despite the lows, Falls ends on the right note

Emily Woods

MASH cast are (clockwise from left) Mike Farrell as Captain B.J. Hunnicut, William Christopher as Father Francis ...

MAS*H actor William Christopher dies

Will Dunham

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone ace their roles in <i>La La Land</i>.

Why this movie deserves five stars, coming in above others

Craig Mathieson

Adele sold more than 500,000 tickets for her first Australian shows in 2017.

Entertainment predictions: the hits of 2017

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

ABC New Year's Eve coverage: Not terrible, just tedious

COMMENT
Neil McMahon

Falls Festival crowd in Lorne, December 2016.

'Bottle-neck exits and unstable ground' blamed for Falls crush

Jane Lee

Salvation Army volunteer Kylie Smith making free coffee for people at Falls on Saturday.

Festival stampede: we were using sanitary pads to bandage wounds

Emily Woods

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

After the nanna nap comes the relaxing bubble bath to wash away the ills of 2016.

How celebs around the world rang in the new year

Jesinta Franklin in her first Harper's Bazaar fashion spread.

Jesinta Franklin and the other celebrities to watch in 2017

Jenna Clarke

Why is it that Azealia Banks's version of events is not trusted?

Azealia Banks in feud with Sia over 'sacrificing animals'

In 2016, family violence rates have not improved - although awareness has.

Domestic violence in 2016: How did women fare?

Daisy Dumas

In 2017, resolve to say yes to new things, instead of saying no to old habits.

This year, make resolutions that are kinder to yourself

Patrick Lenton

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

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

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

The only New Year's resolution Nicola Appleton kept was to give up clothes shopping for a year.

I quit clothes shopping for a year and this is what I learnt

Nicola Appleton

The 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

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

Photo: YouTube

The sweetest things that happened in 2016

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

Six new year's resolutions for your family

Keep your pets safe and sound this NYE.

Keep your pets safe on New Year's Eve

Best region: The increasingly popular Basilicata, Italy.

The best new destinations and travel experiences of 2016 named

Money was removed from a wallet in business class during a flight.

Traveller letters: Watch your wallet on flights, even in business class

Qantas' first 787 Dreamliner will take off in 2017.

Bumper Traveller quiz: Which route will Qantas' first Dreamliner fly?

Mal Chenu

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

Young gun: Jaushua Sotirio levels the match.

New year but same old frustrations for Wanderers

Dominic Bossi

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 30: Ronda Rousey exits the Octagon after her loss to Amanda Nunes of Brazil in their UFC ...

Rousey needs time to 'think about the future' after loss to Nunes

Marissa Payne

Nick Kyrgios.

Nick Kyrgios returns: mentally fresh, physically committed

Linda Pearce

Spin king: India's Ravichandran Ashwin.

Australia seek more control with Dubai staging camp for India tour

Chris Barrett

Shadow boxing: Tim Cahill pushes on gamely with his fighting routine after the Gosford ball boy removed the corner post.

Cahill happy to be upstaged by ballboy

Luke Nolen pushes Oscietra (middle) to the line, but had to be content with third behind Limestone.

Black Caviar's filly Oscietra makes racing debut

Michael Lynch

Pace great Glenn McGrath is full of praise for Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, seen at a nets session on Christmas Eve.

'Easily' world's best: McGrath's high praise for Starc and Hazlewood

Chris Barrett

Quiet night: Tom Doyle passes under pressure against the backdrop of an empty-looking stadium.

Phoenix give Bosnich more ammunition with drab scoreless draw

Liam Hyslop

Brad Hogg of the Renegades.

Renegades reign, Melbourne pours in

Greg Baum

Mentor: Shane Watson of the Thunder listens to his former Test captain Ricky Ponting.

Ponting joins Australia's T20 coaching team

Finishing the year with a haul: Sean Abbott.

Abbott credits Lawson with rapid rise in ranks

James Buckley

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