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NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro after a press conference where Premier Mike Baird announced his resignation in Sydney. ...

'It all stops today': Nationals go to war on amalgamations

BREAKING
24 mins ago

Donald Trump, the boy from Queens who fought his way to the presidency.

It was all about winning, now Trump's missing one crucial thing

In February 2016, thousand protested against the laws in Sydney.

Three Sydney pubs given lockout law reprieve

15 mins ago

In a budget with few surprises, Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian on Tuesday promised a surplus of $3.7 billion in 2016-17 ...

Key withdrawal all but hands premiership to Treasurer Berejiklian

BREAKING
43 mins ago

Richard Finlayson, director of television the ABC, has stood down.

ABC director quits amid deep unrest at national broadcaster

1 hr ago

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Aussie dollar jumps to two-month high on strong China growth

Live
1 hr ago

With Trump in charge, America's light goes out

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Rich debate inequality... while sipping wine and eating canapes

COMMENT

Things are starting to get embarrassing for Turnbull

COMMENT

'So sad': After years of losses, Pumpkin Patch will close within weeks

2 mins ago

'Help, we're dying of cold': Desperate texts, and then silence

1 hr ago

Police treating a person in Melbourne's CBD.

Pedestrians hit, shots fired in Bourke St Mall: reports

Live
1 min ago

Melbourne Cup 2012. Racegoer at the Birdcage- Vince Colosimo. 6 November 2012. Photo:EDDIE JIM. The Age.

Underbelly star pleads guilty to possessing ice

Carrie Bickmore arrives at the 2015 Logie Awards.

Carrie Bickmore heading to 'unpredictable' new job

SMH/NEWS. PHOTOGRAPHER AND SUBJECTS CHOICE MUST BE THE ONE RUN IN PRINT... Portrait of Del Kathryn Barton photographed ...

Cosmic: inside the strange mind of Del Kathryn Barton

29 mins ago

The film is facing a boycott after leaked footage show's alleged cruelty to a German Shepherd.

Calls for film boycott after leak shows 'distressing' animal cruelty

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Five things I just learnt at the Australian Open

FILE - JANUARY 19: Actor Miguel Ferrer died of cancer today at age 61. Ferrer was known for his work on "NCIS: Los ...

'Great talent, better man': NCIS, Twin Peaks star dies

Getting rid of some household items can help to create a happier home.

Nine household items you need to get rid of in 2017

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after losing a set in his second round match against ...

Djokovic 'never really fought for it' says Boris Becker

In view: a cyclist passes a parked car.

A simple trick for drivers to protect cyclists from 'dooring'

On Your Bike
1 hr ago

Renee Geyer arrives at Downing Centre courts for sentencing on Friday.

ARIA Hall of Fame singer's threats leave receptionist in tears

1 hr ago

'Not in a million light years': Alan Jones' attack on Berejiklian

James Robertson

The moment Mike Baird knew he had to resign

The last known Tasmanian tiger, seen in 1936, the year it died in a Hobart zoo.

Inside the brain of a lost Australian icon

Gladys Berejiklian is the only confirmed candidate to succeed Mike Baird.

Things you didn't know about Gladys Berejiklian

James Robertson

Paramedics are sweating through their heavy over-shirts, paramedics unions say.

'Like a plastic bag': paramedic uniform dispute back in court

Chloe Jackson spills the beans on Woonona's success.

How Chloe's school quadrupled its number of university entrants

Police say the brawl began when the man's friend threw his drink over the manager.

Massive brawl: Driver 'loses it' over 15-minute car-wash wait

Cahills Crossing, on the East Alligator River, is infested with crocodiles.

Man killed by crocodile at notorious crossing in Northern Territory

Police believe a woman took two children from a Fernvale home on Thursday night.

Woman charged after children taken from home

QLD

Convicted paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale giving evidence at the Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child ...

Priest Gerald Ridsdale faces packed court on fresh child-sex charges

VIC
11 mins ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull needs to articulate his policy vision for Australia.

Parliament is returning but why bother? PM's agenda is threadbare

COMMENT
Adam Gartrell

'Give him a go': Rudd's advice for Trump and Turnbull

Michael Koziol

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

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

"People have different elements to their dress and their culture that they embrace": Peter Dutton defends Islamic dress.

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

Michael Koziol

Peter Stephenson has stood down from the NSW RSL state council.

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

Marina Cukeric

Meet the Australian women marching against Trump

Josephine Tovey
33 mins ago

This image made available by the Italian Guardia di Finanza finance police shows the avalanche inside the Rigopiano ...

Avalanche buries Italian hotel, rescuers say 'many dead'

1 hr ago

Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is escorted by army soldiers to a waiting helicopter in Mexico in 2016.

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' extradited to US: Justice Department

47 mins ago

A man watches a TV news program showing a file image of a missile launch conducted by North Korea, at the Seoul Railway ...

Is North Korea planning a surprise for Donald Trump?

A homeless man appeals for help in Sydney.

Professional and cunning: why I'm now giving less to beggars

Garry Linnell
1 hr ago

How hair braids are supposed to look.

The Bali holiday hair braid disaster

Helen Pitt

Our political leaders are ill-equipped to help us deal with the frightening world about to be unleashed by Donald Trump.

Let's make politicians great again

Anne Summers

The big four banks pay out more than $20 billion a year in dividends.

'Slippage': Bank conduct reforms behind schedule

46 mins ago

China's economy has grown a bit faster than predicted, as retail sales jump.

Markets Live: Aussie bounces on China data

Live
Jens Meyer
1 hr ago

Bega may be tempted to part-fund its Vegemite buy via a share issue.

Bega raising on the cards as shares firm

Brian Robins
1 hr ago

Pumpkin Patch store in chatswood the company floated in New Zealand today Picture Brendan Esposito SMH,Business,090604 ...

'So sad': Pumpkin Patch to close within weeks

Madeleine Heffernan
2 mins ago

Davos elite debates while the world suffers

COMMENT

America's light about to go out

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

I knew nothing: ex-VW chief tight-lipped on scandal

We aren't ready for new kind of terrorism, warns Bill Gates

Alyson Shontell

Getting rid of some household items can help to create a happier home.

Nine household items you need to get rid of in 2017

According to a recent survey the "peak'' or most common age of IKEA shoppers is 24.

This is the age people stop shopping for furniture at IKEA

The billboard advertising a Smart Brabus car on the Rotterdam Bridge in 2007.

Seven billboards guaranteed to grab your attention

Airbnb is one of the biggest players in the growing sharing economy.

The secret to becoming an Airbnb superhost

A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference.

10 things to splurge on when renovating to sell

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In view: a cyclist passes a parked car.

One simple thing drivers can do to stop cycling accidents

On Your Bike
1 hr ago

The only way seems up for interest rates.

The most effective debt reduction strategy for you

ANALYSIS
Darryl Dixon

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

The ideal time of year to buy or sell property

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

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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Woman injured in Lane Cove balcony fall

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Trump to choose White House reporters

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Trump and family touch down in Washington

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Italy earthquake avalanche rescue underway

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama,

Farewell President Barack Obama

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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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Richard Finlayson, director of television the ABC, has stood down.

ABC director Richard Finlayson quits

Ebony Bowden
1 hr ago

The film is facing a boycott after leaked footage show's alleged cruelty to a German Shepherd.

Family film faces boycott after distressing video leaked

Rob Moran

Carrie Bickmore arrives at the 2015 Logie Awards.

Carrie Bickmore announces return to radio

Ebony Bowden

Ferrer with co-star Kyle MacLachlan in the original Twin Peaks.

Twin Peaks star Miguel Ferrer dies, aged 61

Chris Barton

"It's remarkable to me that a guy whose shirt is the same colour as his fake tan is roasting me."

Price and Pyne awkwardly clash on The Project

Ebony Bowden

Alanis Morissette's former business manager has admitted to stealing millions.

Alanis's manager admits to embezzling $6.35 million

Joseph Serna

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

20 times later, the man behind Lion still cries on watching film

Garry Maddox

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

Married at First Sight first look: Supersized reality drama

Ebony Bowden

"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

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban with daughters Faith Urban and Sunday Rose Urban

Bossy? No, my girls are showing leadership skills, says Nicole Kidman

Hannah Furness
7 mins ago

Hillary Clinton.

Why Hillary Clinton should sit this one out

COMMENT
Clementine Ford
39 mins ago

Speaking of good hair, KM's locks are looking extra bouncy here - do you think they turn her head upside down and blow ...

Celebrity fashion wrap: Kate ditches the nude shoes

Ellen DeGeneres has farewelled the Obamas.

Ellen's touching tribute to Obama: 'He changed my life'

Mary Ward

Actress Krysten Ritter shows off her very own pink pussy hat.

A 79-year-old knitter just expertly trolled Trump supporters

Arielle De Bono
46 mins ago

"If you go for a walk around the block and, upon your return, you can't remember what you were so steamed about, chances ...

The words used in job ads that turn men off from applying

Claire Cain Miller

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

Kelly Landry turns to domestic violence campaigner

Arielle De Bono

President-elect Donald Trump

Republican men think it is easier to be a woman, finds poll

Claire Cain Miller

Let go of the diet for better health.

Taking the diet out of 'diet' books

Sarah Berry

Can we feel each other too much? Yes, argues Paul Bloom.

Is empathy overrated?

Paul Bloom

Peace with your body and food doesn't always come with age.

I still have a teenage eating disorder

Candida Crewe

Scallop and prawn siu mai are the height of luxury.

Review: Local pub meets local Chinese at Merivale's Queen Chow

Delicate balance: Tuna tataki at Sokyo in Sydney.

Step away from the soy: How not to embarrass yourself at a sushi bar

Many of us turn into greedy pigs at the hotel breakfast buffet.

How many of these breakfast buffet crimes have you committed?

"The worst thing in OB history just happened to me."

Mum shares hilariously awful ultrasound story

The school holiday finish line is almost in sight.

Seven sure signs that the end of the school holidays is near

12-year-old Brooke's mum threw her a first "period party" - complete with cake.

Mum throws her daughter a 'first period party'

C062WC Boeing 747 landing at Mariscal Sucre international airport Quito Ecuador

Mind the drop off: The world's 10 scariest airports to fly into

Michael Gebicki

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 17: Visitors hold up one-litre glasses of beer to kick off the 2016 Oktoberfest beer ...

Twenty events around the world you must experience at least once

Ben Groundwater

What is the world's most visited tourist attraction?

Traveller quiz: What is the world’s most visited tourist attraction?

Mal Chenu

The Hydrao smart showerhead uses an LED light system to show how much water is being used.

From toilets to showers, homes get smarter

emoji. Love.

Why researchers think we should study emojis

Meitu

Is this viral photo filter app spying on you?

Fire Emblem Heroes

Nintendo's next mobile game coming Feb 2

Kotaku

Gravity Rush 2

Gravity Rush 2 game review: fun with falling

Toyota C-HR leaked images

Cars of 2017: Every model revealed

David McCowen, Stephen Ottley
18 mins ago

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

Limited Edition Commodores reviewed

Andrew MacLean

2017 BMW M240i Convertible.

Road test: BMW M240i Convertible

Stephen Ottley

2012 Mazda MX-5.

What used sports car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition.

Alfa's Audi Q5 rival revealed

David McCowen

2018 Ford Mustang.

New Mustang officially revealed

David McCowen

Credit to Nick Kyrgios. He did not throw in the towel.

Quitter hitters should leave the kitchen

COMMENT
Malcolm Knox
1 hr ago

Sweet victory: Allan Border with the 1987 World Cup trophy.

Finally, Australia's forgotten World Cup win will be recognised

Dean Jones
1 hr ago

Serena Williams shakes hands at the net after victory in her second round match against Lucie Safarova

Serena channels McEnroe over 'scrappy' win question

Liam Mannix

New Hawthorn skipper Jarryd Roughead.

Roughead returns to captain Hawthorn after cancer battle

Jon Pierik
59 mins ago

Glamourous couple: All Black Aaron Smith and Teagan Voykovich.

Toilet tryst All Black's partner the face of Nines' singles zone

Time for a break: Nick Kyrgios.

It's time to take a break, Nick - before it all goes up in flames

Greg Baum

Big wrap: Warriors star Shaun Johnson has Jarryd Hayne oozing excitement about the Auckland Nines.

Shaun Johnson the best Nines player on the planet: Jarryd Hayne

Michael Chammas

Novak Djokovic.

Becker slams Djokovic after shock loss to Denis Istomin

Golden summer: Australia skipper Steve Smith on his way to an unbeaten ton at the WACA on Thursday.

Smith century leads Australia to easy win

Andrew Wu

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

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