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Premier Mike Baird is emotional at a press conference announcing his resignation in Sydney. 19th January 2017 Photo: ...

Text Baird received from the other side of the world

ANALYSIS
14 mins ago

Australian residential property prices have grown by 7.4 per cent per year and have not experienced a broad decline ...

'Considerable risk' in Australia's housing market

NAB-backed boutique Northward Capital is shutting its doors.

When a NAB employee sat test to keep job, he got desperate

NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian - PwC has won a $25M NSW govt deal to overhaul state's finance functions by 2017. ...

Endorsement that paves the way for Berejiklian to be the new premier

Sean Nicholls

NSW Premier Mike Baird will meet ABC chief Michelle Guthrie on Friday.

With Sydney officially dead, Baird's work is done

COMMENT

Just days before Donald Trump's swearing in as American president, a news report has revealed the remarkable breadth of ...

Trump called it 'crap'. Six intelligence agencies are now investigating

Paul McGeough

Winners and losers: two ministers facing the axe

Jacob Saulwick and Harriet Alexander

How Chloe's school quadrupled it's number of uni entrants in four years

Kyrgios slapped with fine for Australian Open tantrums

Baird had a vision and he changed the game for good

COMMENT
Matt Noffs

Cricket bosses angry over pundit's mid-game Watson tip

Andrew Wu
1 hr ago

Time for a break: Nick Kyrgios.

Nick, seriously. Enough is enough. It's time to stop

COMMENT
Greg Baum
34 mins ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: David Warner of Australia bats during game two of the One Day International series ...

Warner's luck runs out as Pakistan claim crucial scalp

Live

Portrait of British pop group The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John ...

I want to hold your copyright: Paul McCartney sues for music rights

It was an unhappy night for Kyrgios.

'15 minutes a day': Kyrgios barely bothers to train, says ex-coach

DO NOT USE Huffpost

No joke, Trump's new slogan is the same one from 'The Purge'

50 mins ago

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Paul McCartney sues for music rights

If I ever fall in love again, it will be because I meet a man in person under natural, pressure-free circumstances.

The difficulty of finding love as an ambivert

President Barack Obama making a point.

'You're supposed to be sceptics': Obama's final press conference

In this Friday, June 3, 2016, photo, an American Airlines passenger jet takes off from Miami International Airport in ...

Heading to the US? How to choose the best airline for your trip

Britain's Daniel Evans celebrates after defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic in their second round match at the Australian ...

Sponsor-free victor grilled by style police over $19.99 shirts

Mike Baird in his office at state Parliament.

The 26 key moments that shaped Mike Baird's political life

Lisa Visentin

Police 'splashed' with a litre of 'fantasy' drug after car stop

1 hr ago

NRL star believed to be driving car in M1 seven-car pile-up

Antonio Hermiz, 20, was shot d

Man shot dead at playground linked to bikie's murder

EXCLUSIVE
Ava Benny-Morrison

Doctors' plea to public to report abuse as numbers rise.

'We've all sensed it': doctors' plea to public as abuse numbers rise

Sydney skyline: break in the hot weather.

Sydney Now: Twelve degree temperature drop forecast

University ATAR minimum entry marks continue to decline.

The university courses whose entry scores dropped

Centrelink is deliberately ripping off thousands of Australians, alleges whistleblower.

Centrelink ripping off clients with bogus debts: whistleblower

Billy Amez beneath the horse.

Police horses trample Roe 8 protesters as dozens arrested

WA
29 mins ago

Homeless people at the encampment along Flinders Street.

'Disgusting' rough sleepers pretending to be homeless: top cop

VIC
1 hr ago

Allan Endresz.

Epic case against the Commonwealth heading to High Court

ACT

"So, which issue of genuine personal concern did the party force you to betray this week?"

Why Mike Baird's departure is bad news for Malcolm Turnbull

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Dutton's verdict on Muslim Australia Day billboard: 'It's great'

Michael Koziol
25 mins ago

Vietnam veteran issues demand to colleagues over expense scandal

Heath Aston

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

UN 'gravely concerned' about Manus bashing claims

Centrelink is deliberately ripping off thousands of Australians, alleges whistleblower.

Centrelink deliberately ripping off clients: whistleblower

Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton outside the High Court in December.

'Gone fishing': 'Senator' tries to dodge impersonation claims

Michael Koziol
32 mins ago

Newly appointed Minister for Health and Sport Greg Hunt has a number of urgent issues on his plate.

The family battle that shaped new Health Minister Greg Hunt

President-elect Donald Trump faces questions about money from abroad.

US agencies probe suspected Kremlin-Trump election funding

Paul McGeough

Donald Trump's pick for US commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, giving testimony before the Senate on January 18.

Trump nominee slams China as 'most protectionist'

Coal burnt for steelmaking and power generation is a major source of pollution in China.

China cans 103 coal plants to curb smog and reduce oversupply

Lee Jae-yong, a vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics, gets into a car as he leaves after a Seoul court denied a request ...

Court says no reason to arrest Samsung heir in corruption probe

Nick Kyrgios: Is he sport's greatest entertainer, or sport's most petulant, volatile sook?

Kyrgios, the most confusing athlete in the world

COMMENT
Sam Duncan

President Barack Obama with wife Michelle and daughter Malia after his presidential farewell address.

Missing Obama already

Nicholas Kristof

Kel Ryan.

The RSL needs strong leadership to ensure its future

COMMENT
Kel Ryan

Mike Baird

Australia's top business leaders react, reflect to Mike Baird's exit

1 hr ago

Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte administers a cannabis-based treatment to Pearl the whippet.

Pot for pooch? Medical cannabis being used to treat doggy anxiety

Pascale Helyar-Moray whose business sells customisable jewelry is worried about Amazon's expansion.

Will Amazon in Australia destroy your business?

19 people were killed in the Samarco disaster.

BHP, Vale, Samarco set deadline for multibillion dollar claims

1 hr ago

Deutsche Bank drastically cuts bonuses

Bellamy's comes out swinging against dissident shareholders

1 hr ago

Job creation hit three-year low in 2016

Is Bega biting off more than it can chew with Vegemite deal?

COMMENT
Brian Robins
49 mins ago

Hong Kong - one of the most expensive cities in the world.

The top four most expensive cities worldwide in Asia

White Home Exterior.

The five best materials to pave your driveway with

A sleek, clutter-free kitchen has many benefits, including a reduced likelihood of snacking.

Hidden ways your home could be making you fatter

The new $US250 million property for sale in Bel Air.

At $333 million, this might just be the greatest mansion ever

Check out the neighbourhood at night and decide if it's for you.

House-hunting? This is how to choose the right suburb for you

What cars do CEOs really drive? It's not what you might think.

What cars do CEOs really drive? It's not what you might think

Cars
Stephen Lacey

Versace AW17.

How do they do it? The secret of the world's best-dressed men

Men's Style

Many homeowners choose to sell in spring to show off their property at the nicest time of year.

The ideal time of year to buy or sell property

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

The new Low Income Superannuation Tax offset will give a modest boost to some nest eggs.

What happens if both spouses have $1.6m in super and one dies?

ASK NOEL
Noel Whittaker

Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte administers a cannabis-based treatment to Pearl the whippet.

How this Australian-listed cannabis company is treating dogs

Liam Mannix

Shoplifters wouldn't have had a hard time in last year's Christmas rush.

How Christmas retail was a shoplifters delight

Tony Featherstone

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Berejiklian likely to be next NSW Premier

1 hr ago

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Baird felt 'personal cost in public life'

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Obama wishes Bushes well, defends free press

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NRL star injured in seven-car pile-up

A Palestinian family warm themselves up with a fire outside their makeshift house during a power cut in a poor ...

World of Photos

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

Sherlock

Brand new season of Sherlock now streaming, Only on Stan.

Meghan Markle opens up about racial abuse online

Mary Ward

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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News/Film. The real life mother & son from the movie Lion. Sue Brierley and Saroo. (one minute portrait) Photo by Edwina ...

The man behind the Lion story has cried watching it 20 times

Garry Maddox

Steve Carell perfectly trolled Office fans.

Steve Carell brutally pranks The Office fans with ‘typo’ on Twitter

Rob Moran

Portrait of British pop group The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John ...

I want to hold your copyright: McCartney sues Sony over Beatles

Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in 'Sad Affleck'.

Ben Affleck breaks 'sound of silence' on viral Sad Affleck meme

Rob Moran

Madeleine West (who plays Dee Bliss) in Neighbours. Her character is coming back from the grave after a 13-year hiatus.

Honeymoon over: Neighbours' dead bride Dee Bliss returns

Craig Mathieson

The <i>SVU</i> episode inspired by Donald Trump was originally set to air in October.

Donald Trump-themed Law & Order episode in limbo

Michael Idato

Zoe and Alex on <i>Married At First Sight</i>

Married at First Sight first look: Supersized reality drama

Ebony Bowden

The first Star Trek pairing of William Shatner with Leonard Nimoy

Hanging out for the new Star Trek series? Keep hanging

Michael Idato

"In the space of one verse, he can sing the same note in three different ways": Moses Sumney's level of control was ...

Otherworldly, beautiful: Moses Sumney is hard to ignore

Reviewed by Jonathan Seidler

Opera singer Diego Torres who is a Mexican Australian and who will be singing two dramatic roles for Opera Australia. ...

Twice a night puts Diego in very exalted company

Elissa Blake

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith's retro futuristic electronic music was never less than pleasant.

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith review: pleasant but nothing special

Bernard Zuel

Anthony Bell and Kelly Landry arrive at Catalina Restaurant in February 2011 for their surprise wedding party.

Domestic violence campaigner providing Kelly Landry support

Arielle De Bono

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 18: Actress Kristen Bell attends the People's Choice Awards 2017 at Microsoft Theater on ...

Is this the worst red carpet of the awards season?

Waiting in the wings? Will Gladys Berejiklian be the new NSW premier?

Here are five reasons to give Gladys the top job

COMMENT
Jenna Price

Baird meme

Baird resigns and Twitter lights up with memes

If I ever fall in love again, it will be because I meet a man in person under natural, pressure-free circumstances.

The difficulty of finding love as an ambivert

Chelsey Drysdale

The original image used in the controversial billboard was taken at Docklands on Australian Day 2016, and featured on ...

Surprise backlash after billboard campaign raises $100,000

Jenny Noyes

Observing hijab is meant to be a choice for individual women to make according to their own faith.

How young is too young to observe female 'modesty'?

Ruby Hamad

Felicity Jones portrays Jyn Erso in <i>Rogue One: A Star Wars Story</i>.

Why it's not enough to have a great female lead

COMMENT
Clem Bastow

Stress or challenge?

Who needs stress? We all do. Here's why

Leslie Barker

Vegan athlete Rich Roll.

Power is no problem for vegan athletes

Kristen Hartke

Get your greens - conventional or organic.

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweighs the risks of pesticides

Cara Rosenbloom

Adam Liaw's coconut and coriander chicken curry.

We've got a lovely bunch of coconut recipes

Cocktails at Henry Deane at Hotel Palisade, Sydney.

Australia's best rooftop bars

Roast vegetable and lentil salad.

The rise of the sometimes vegetarians

Kimberley and Jason Smylie with their sons Sam and Jack.

Trying for five years - then two babies in 10 months

A new film shows all Disney movies movies are linked in some way.

We knew it! New Disney Pixar video shows how all their movies are linked

Xia rocks Swift's hair toss and nails the facial expressions.

Seven-year-old's Taylor Swift impersonation labelled 'inappropriate'

In this Friday, June 3, 2016, photo, an American Airlines passenger jet takes off from Miami International Airport in ...

The best airlines for flying from Australia to the US

Michael Gebicki

Marina Piro is adventuring across the world with her labradoodle Odie in her very own custom-fitted travel van.

Why I quit my job to travel the world with my dog

Hannah Meltzer

Jetstar 787 Dreamliner economy class.

$159 to Vietnam: Jetstar to launch direct flights from Australia

The security reputation of Australian online retailers has been tarnished by a spate of data breaches.

How Aussies feel about using credit cards online

The Forest app helps users resist all urges to use their phone.

New Year's willpower bolstered by your phone

Gravity Rush 2

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This image from Olixar shows off its upcoming clear protective case for the Galaxy S8, but is this what the phone will ...

Samsung Galaxy S8: what we know so far

Snap has promised to deliver more devices such as the Spectacles video camera sunglasses.

Seven predictions for Snapchat in 2017

2017 Holden Commodore Motorsport, Magnum and Director limited editions. EMBARGO: 19/1/2017 2pm

Limited Edition Commodores reviewed

Andrew MacLean

2012 Mazda MX-5.

What used sports car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition.

Alfa's four-cylinder Audi Q5 rival revealed

David McCowen

Lessons learned on the track will be applied to McLaren's next road car.

Geneva debut for McLaren's Ferrari fighter

David McCowen

2018 Ford Mustang.

New Ford Mustang officially revealed

David McCowen

2017 Toyota Kluger.

New Toyota Kluger reviewed

Daniel DeGasperi

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Josh Hazlewood of Australia appeals during game two of the One Day International ...

Third ODI: Early collapse as Aussies chase win

Live
Cameron Mee

Australia's Nick Kyrgios wipes his face while playing Italy's Andreas Seppi during their second round match at the ...

Kyrgios fined $7300 as Masur backs Hewitt as potential coach

Michael Chammas

Time for a break: Nick Kyrgios.

It's time to take a break, Nick

Greg Baum
34 mins ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 06: Australian boxer Anthony Mundine looks on during a press conference at Gasolina ...

'You can't make jokes': Mundine slams controversial lamb ad

Andrew Webster

Caught in the middle: Ben Laughlin.

The Tonk: Ten under fire for possible integrity breaches

Andrew Wu
1 hr ago

The crash on the M1 on Wednesday night.

NRL star seriously injured in seven car smash

Megan Levy, Georgina Mitchell

Given another chance: Ben Barba will be back in Sharks' colours this season.

Let Ben Barba train, Flanagan urges NRL

It was an unhappy night for Kyrgios.

Kyrgios' emotions get the better of him again

COMMENT
Michael Chammas

Chris Lynn has a neck injury but hopes to return for the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka.

Chris Lynn ruled out of Pakistan, NZ series

Sixer Ashleigh Gardner Gardner needed two runs from the final ball of the super over against the Thunder on Saturday, ...

Gardner admits super-over confusion

James Buckley

Luke Wright says the Stars are still in a good position, despite losing to a depleted Brisbane side on Tuesday.

Stars hopeful of a surprise boost for clash

Jon Pierik

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