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After an eventful 2016 investors have a lot on their minds ahead of 2017.

The $1.6 trillion question for investors in 2017

St Kilda beach was closed on Friday following thunderstorms the night before.

Tainted by faeces: Melbourne beaches unfit for swimming

8-Bit Burgers at Footscray vandalised over the weekend.

War on Footscray's hipsters gets hairier as cafe attacks turn nasty

Relatives and friends mourn Ayhan Arik, one of the 39 victims of the nightclub attack.

Turkish police arrest eight people over nightclub attack

Termites at a small hole in the timber of an old damaged wood table. Larger-than-life reproduction ratio( about twice ...

Hungry termites on march, homeowners told 'it could get ugly'

The collision took place on the Bass Highway near Wonthaggi, police say.

Grim milestone: Elderly woman is Victoria's first road death in 2017

Aimee Amiga

Car bomb in Baghdad's Sadr City kills at least 16

Bishop hits back at Abbott comments on Palestinians

Man performs CPR on unconscious boy using YouTube knowledge

'Bashed' asylum seekers 'deserved what they got': PNG minister

Parisian giant sues chain over 'deceptively similar' bracelet

Roger Federer celebrates his win on Monday.

Federer's comeback: It started with an ace, and was over in 61 minutes

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I lived in Donald Trump's Twitter feed for a day. Here's what I saw

Teammates congratulate Besart Berisha after he scores to break the A League goal scoring record.

Berisha makes history as Victory down Jets to make it four in a row

A British Airways operated OpenSkies plane was forced to land after the toilets stop working.

Flight across Atlantic forced to land so passengers can use toilet

In this Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 photo, a thick blanket of early morning fog partially shrouds the skyscrapers of the Marina ...

Where to find the world's highest-paid expats

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Termite infestation warning for Melbourne

Claudia Karvan in the new ABC drama, Newton's Law

Killers, picnics and sequels, oh my! What's on TV in 2017

Now the party is over, here's what you need to know for New Year's Day.

What’s open, what’s closed for the New Year public holiday

YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA - JANUARY 01: Fireworks illuminate the city's skyline during New Year's Eve celebrations of 2017 ...

Here are the things you should give up in 2017

It's time to review what's going on in your life and in your home.

New Year, new you: six style resolutions to make for your home

Beachgoers enjoy Williamstown beach despite the cold and gloomy weather.

'Anticyclonic gloom’ blankets summer skies with cloud

Aimee Amiga
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Family mourns loss of 'legend' in New Year's Eve fireworks accident

Blair Thomson

Elderly woman rescued after falling from Mount Buffalo walking track

Ellen Ebsary

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: A man sits on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT at the "Motorcycle Live" show on November ...

'Go and get some riding lessons': Cops lament motorcyclist deaths

A scarred tree from drying possum skins in Kinpanyial Creek. Lake Boort and the Kinypanial Creek which runs into it, has ...

Victoria's secret ... our answer to Kakadu

The driver caught travelling the wrong way up Little Bourke Street told police he was the 'least drunk' of his companions.

I'm the least drunk: Learner driver's bizarre excuse

A young mum who lost four kids to child services is turning her life around.

She could've been in jail. Or dead. But Linda turned her life around

Flames and black smoke were visible at a building blaze in Haymarket on Monday.

Three hospitalised after blaze in Sydney CBD

NSW

St Kilda beach was closed on Friday following thunderstorms the night before.

Melbourne beaches tainted by faeces

VIC
Deborah Gough

ACT Fire & Rescue senior firefighters?Michael Henriksen and?Vic Lourandos use an oxygen mask to resuscitate Moke the cat ...

Cat revived with oxygen after house fire

ACT

Fisheries said the boat's owner was interfering with other fishers' lobster pots.

Minister hits out at lobster thieves

WA
Emma Young

Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop.

Bishop rejects Abbott's comments on Israel and Palestine

Fergus Hunter

Bashed asylum seekers 'deserved what they got': PNG minister

Michael Gordon

Centrelink faces new criticisms over its debt recovery system

Tom McIlroy

Australia's fuel quality and emissions standards are the worst in the developed world.

No clear air for government's pollution proposals

Tony Abbott

Abbott calls for Palestinian aid cut and embassy relocation

The injuries of two Iranian refugees, allegedly bashed by local authorities on Manus Island.

Turnbull government must act now on 'bashing': advocates

Then prime minister Paul Keating during question time in March 1992.

Cabinet papers 1992-93: Keating's One Nation and the economy

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2016, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the briefing room of ...

Obama sets date and location to deliver farewell address

Civilians inspect the aftermath of another bomb attack that hit Sadr City in May 2016.

Suicide bombing in Baghdad's Sadr City kills 24 people

The attacker, armed with a long-barrelled weapon, shoots his way into the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, on Sunday morning.

Manhunt continues for gunman as IS takes responsibility

Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions carry an effigy of South Korean President Park Geun-hye.

Danish arrest in South Korean presidential graft probe

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

Most depressing graph you will see this year

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Malcolm Turnbull spoke at a republican event. So what?

How to argue with a narcissist

COMMENT
Amanda Vanstone

If only she had paid as much attention to her partner ...

Put down that phone and save your marriage

COMMENT
James A. Roberts

Fund manager Geoff Wilson from Wilson Asset Management thinks shares in Hunter Hall Global Value will fall.

Ethical fund's new coal link signals trouble for investors

Russell Zimmerman says Sunday penalty rates are "far too high".

Thousands stuck on 'zombie' work deals

Frank Quinlan, chief executive of Mental Health Australia, called for oversight of the insurance industry by ASIC.

Insurers ignore calls to end discrimination

After an eventful 2016 investors have a lot on their minds ahead of 2017.

It's time to answer the $1.3 trillion question

'We zigged and the market zagged': Hall explains shock exit

Where the world's highest-paid expats live

Bakers Delight's zombie deal 'exploits' workers

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Thousands of injured workers to lose compensation benefits

The Railway Hotel in Boort, Victoria, on the market for $135,000.

The Aussie pubs you can buy for less than a Sydney flat

The Dreamy Camera Cafe, South Korea.

The shops that give us a reason not to buy online

It's time to review what's going on in your life and in your home.

New Year, new you: six style resolutions to make for your home

Eclectic Living Room by Daleet Spector Design.

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

Make your home a place you can relax.

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

Model Shaun Birley finds bargains online.

Everyday style habits of our best-dressed men

Men's Style

There's more to weight loss than losing weight.

21 hard truths I've learned since losing weight

Boot Camp

Investors turned on former market darlings such as Bellamy's Organic.

2016: A year of surprises

Scott Phillips

You need at least two weeks to get the benefits of relaxation.

The new cash bonus for workers that could harm your health

COMMENT
Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Work and life coach Dr Lara Corr advocates addressing the tasks you're avoiding head-on.

Ten ways to plan - not plod - your way into the new year

Larissa Ham

Sexy doesn't always equal profitable.

What's the most profitable industry?

Louis White

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Melbourne beaches tainted by faeces after rain

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Termite infestation warning for Melbourne

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Footscray burger restaurant vandalised

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'Are you sick?': Tomic loss

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.

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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Not seeing eye to eye: Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.

Sherlock return handles comedy and tragedy with equal brilliance

Karl Quinn

Michael Fassbender's character Cal Lynch rebels against the world in a violent way.

Assassin's Creed has been turned into art film: review

Jake Wilson

New album due in 2017: Ed Sheeran in concert at Sydney's Allianz Stadium in December 2015.

Comeback: Ed Sheeran tries Love Actually woo on Twitter

Aja Styles

Robbie Williams, reluctant hand-holder.

Robbie Williams uses hand sanitiser after touching fans

Rob Moran

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

Mariah bungles NYE performance, while organisers hit back

Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Megan Mullaly and Sean Hayes during the show's original run.

Will & Grace to return for 10-episode run, star confirms

Rob Moran

Controversial alt-right figure Milo Yiannopoulos.

Publisher forced to defend book deal for alt-right blogger

Rob Moran

Luma worked on Doctor Strange, starring Benedict Cumberbatch

Meet the Australian movie stars you've never even heard of

Karl Quinn

An ideal day at the beach – with a great read in hand.

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

Jason Steger

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher in 2011.

'She loved having a party': John Frost on Debbie Reynolds

Annabel Ross

Jagwar Ma (l-r): Jack Freeman, Jono Ma,?Gab Winterfield.

Jagwar Ma want to be alone ... with the bugs

Bernard Zuel

Lisa Origliasso and Logan Huffman pose in awards room during the 30th Annual ARIA Awards 2016 at The Star on November ...

The Veronicas' Lisa Origliasso announces engagement with Instagram post

Mary Ward

Bambi Northwood-Blythe and her husband Dan Single at the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel's NYD celebrations.

Where Sydney's socialites spent their 2017 New Year's Day

Amy Croffey

Demonstators at rally in New York on Thursday protest against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's remarks ...

Women's rights face a daunting new year worldwide, campaigners warn

Ellen Wulfhorst

My friends and family care enough about me to understand my triggers and patters, but don't I owe it to them to work on it?

Where do we draw the line at self-acceptance?

Koraly Dimitriadis

George Michael (R) with his then-boyfriend, Queensland-born Fadi Fawaz, in Sydney in 2012.

George Michael's boyfriend says hackers sent tweets about history of self-harm

Melanie C and Victoria Beckham perform on New Year's Eve.

Here is an impromptu Spice Girls reunion. 2017 is looking up

Mary Ward

Like so many online dating profiles, my job was perfect on paper, but not in real life.

Quitting my job made me feel like a failed feminist

Lauren Sams

The government website drew instant fury and was closed a day after launching.

South Korea shuts down site mapping location of child-bearing women

Hot yoga is not always a peaceful experience.

Is hot yoga good for you?

Roni Caryn Rabin

Sorghum grains.

Plant proteins, healthy fats and more 2017 food trends

Christy Brissette

Don't pass the bread...

Dietary needs etiquette for hosts and guests

Christy Brissette

Kale, quinoa and blueberry salad with coconut dressing. Zoe Bingley-Pullin. Supplied pics for apple cider vinegar ...

Weekly meal planner: Your healthy kick-start to 2017

Lola Berry Christmas Traditions story by Rachelle Unreich. Pub date: Dec 18, 2016. Mmag.

The ancient food philosophy making you secretly healthier

Sam Bailey

Make ahead: Adam Liaw's Campari frose punch.

Three ways to make this summer's coolest cocktail: frosé

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How pregnancy changes your brain to help your mothering skills

Keep the kids reading over the summer.

Summer reading list: ten best children's books of the year

It's about listening to yourself and figuring out what you need in each moment>

Tips for teaching daughters about body kindness

What's on your wishlist for 2017?

Travel resolutions: The ultimate wishlist for 2017

A British Airways operated OpenSkies plane was forced to land after the toilets stop working.

Flight across Atlantic forced to land so passengers can use toilet

Soo Kim

Denis Bay, St.John, in the US Virgin Islands.

This island paradise is paying people to visit in 2017

Hazel Plush

Donald Trump has repeatedly doubted the intelligence community's ability to accurately detect cyberattacks.

Trump's stance on cybersecurity dangerous

Tesla chief executive Elon with the Model X in September 2015.

Tesla 'spontaneously' drove through house

Horizon

Here are the 17 video games we're most looking forward to in 2017

Twitter

Editing tweets is a really bad idea

Gizmodo

A killer whale making a dash for it after taking Patagonian toothfish from a commercial fishing line.

Whales have discovered take-away meals

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

Teammates congratulate Besart Berisha after he scores to break the A League goal scoring record.

Berisha makes history as Victory down Jets to make it four in a row

Michael Lynch

First-round exit: Tomic serves against Spaniard Ferrer.

'Are you sick?' Tomic crashes out in Brisbane

Phil Lutton

Roger Federer celebrates his win on Monday.

Federer's smooth comeback. Of course it was.

Linda Pearce
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Incoming: Hilton Cartwright will make his debut for Australia at the SCG.

Is our Test team churn devaluing the baggy green?

Malcolm Knox

Mitchell Starc strikes, taking the wicket of Babar Azam in the second Test against Pakistan.

Starc is on the verge of greatness: Wasim Akram

Jon Pierik

Outmuscled: Samantha Stosur of Australia plays a backhand against Garbine Muguruza.

Stosur falls in first-round thriller

Phil Lutton

Breakthrough: Sam Bates celebrates with Alex Blackwell after taking the wicket of the Heat's Delissa Kimmince at ...

Thunder bolt to top of WBBL

James Buckley

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between ...

'That's art': Scorpion strike a goal of beauty, says Wenger

Archie Smoth tweeted the injury and stingray barb.

Run-in with stingray puts AFL ruckman in hospital

Rachel Clun

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti

Finest footy writing of 2016: Cult figure's long trip to overnight success

Emma Quayle

On yer bike: Richard Herbst had an epiphany in his 40s and took action.

From the archive: Fit or fat - a man's mid-life choice

Jake Niall

Sweet victory. The Bulldogs celebrate their grand final win over the Swans.

Footy flashback: Hope and heart win

Caroline Wilson

Travis Cloke was ranked "average" by Champion Data last season, finishing with 34 goals.

Footy flashback: Cloke and the psychology of 'form'

Timothy Boyle

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