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The Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull lays flowers at Bourke street after 5 people died from being run over. ...

Families remember 'devoted husband', 'dearest daughter'

President Donald Trump speaks at The Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball in Washington.

'It's a lie': Trump ignores protests, rails against media

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

The public lay flowers at Bourke street after 5 people died from being run over. 22nd January 2017 Fairfax Media The Age ...

Failure of mental health services blamed for CBD carnage

School shoes

The real difference between $12 and $160 school shoes

Emily Gargasoulas

'I'm ashamed to be his mum': Alleged CBD driver's mum says

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Firefighters called to grass fire burning near Tharwa, on NSW border

A fractured relationship between two brothers

Medicare levy rise expected as budget speculation begins

Border Force plan to radically overhaul Australia's airports

Tsunami warning lifted after earthquake strikes off PNG

Wave of protest hits Washington, eclipsing inauguration crowd

No crown for Andy Murray, who lost to Mischa Zverev.

Throwing it away: Andy Murray in shock Open loss

Michael Chammas

Angela Frimberger with her children Ivy and Alex Moore from Port Maquarie stand up paddle boarding on Lake Burley ...

Get ready to swelter as heatwave conditions hit Canberra this week

Lena Dunham with Amy Poehler and Jenni Konner

Life's now tough for a vulnerable subgroup of lefty celebrities

COMMENT

Big shout: Adam Zampa appeals for a wicket.

Australia set massive total against Pakistan in fourth ODI

Jared Kushner's brother Josh Kushner with his girlfriend Karlie Kloss in 2013.

Ivanka Trump's brother-in-law spotted at Women's March

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The grandma who launched the Women's March

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

Inside the strange mind of artist Del Kathryn Barton

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action; active lifestyle; adult; athlete; beach; ...

When you're about to give up on resolutions, do this

British PM Theresa May probed after missile ...

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Israel approves hundreds of settlement homes in ...

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Why Kylie Minogue plans to take her husband's name

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Angela Frimberger with her children Ivy and Alex Moore from Port Maquarie stand up paddle boarding on Lake Burley ...

Low-intensity heatwave conditions in Canberra this week

Here's how many speeding fines police handed out in your suburb

Pilot injured in Brindabella turbulence took all precautions

The Australian National University recorded an 81 per cent completion rate of bachelor degrees within six years of ...

Students in Canberra taking a little longer to finish their degrees

Hundreds of Canberrans march in the Women's March in the city.

Canberrans hold Women's March in solidarity against Trump

The man faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday charged with threatening to kill his partner.

Man charged with threatening to kill partner granted bail

Aircraft dump water over the Tarago fire.

How a low-flying fire sparked the 3000ha Tarago fire

Darren Galea, in a photo alongside an orchid at his father's home, lived a quiet life and had few social connections.

Darren went to his execution calmly, with wrists bound

EXCLUSIVE

Monash IVF specialist Dr Kee Ong with 20 happy families he helped create during his nine-year career on the Gold Coast.

Meet the doctor responsible for 10 sets of twins

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Border Force plan to radically overhaul airports

One WA Lotto player has pocketed $2 million

Lotto luck rolls on as one lucky local scoops $2m

WA

A former ACT public servant alleged her boss subjected her to an expletive-laden 'barrage' of abuse during a counselling ...

Counselling session left me psychologically damaged: public servant

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

Centrelink systematically ripping off clients: whistleblower

On hold: Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan.

Public service high flyers must wait for their money

Many Australians feel Medicare is good enough and forego private health insurance.

Medicare levy rise expected as budget speculation begins

The distrustful nation: crisis that's looming large for Australia

Government announces review into NDIS costs, sustainability

Illustration: John Shakespeare

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

COMMENT
Adam Gartrell

Anguish in Beijing as relatives learn MH370 has gone missing on March 9, 2014.

When do you give up on a mystery? The torturous question

Fergus Hunter

Incoming US President Donald Trump's approach to world affairs is likely to be driven by external events rather than any ...

Don't panic, don't relax: how Australia must respond to Trump

ANALYSIS
Adam Gartrell

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (L) listens as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to reporters after a ...

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

Michael Koziol

President Donald Trump speaks at The Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball in Washington.

'It's a lie': Trump ignores protests, rails against media

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel approves more settlement homes in East Jerusalem

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Jared Kushner's brother Josh Kushner with his girlfriend Karlie Kloss in 2013.

Ivanka Trump's brother-in-law at Women's March

A Syrian war plane flying over the village of Jibreen, south of Aleppo, on Saturday.

Syrian rebels urge Russia to defend ceasefire

Vice President Mike Pence (left) watches as President Donald Trump prepares to sign his first executive order.

Give Trump a chance

COMMENT
Tom Switzer

Malcolm King

Can robots write fiction?

COMMENT
Malcolm King

Putin said the new US President's agenda was unclear: "Look, I never met Mr Trump."

The blindness of Putin’s conservative friends

Robert Horvath

Women march

Nobody noticed Australia's million woman march

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

President-elect Donald Trump arrives for his presidential inauguration on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, ...

Trump breaks 50-year drought for Wall Street

Vincent Candrawinata thinks his generation needs to change its debt habits.

Millennials need to go on a 'financial diet'

ANALYSIS

Two Wrights made a wrong.

Two Wrights make a wrong: A case of financial mistaken identity

A capital moment: Companies to refrain from flashing cash

ANALYSIS

Ridesharing revolution: Uber's only competition running out of gas?

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Acland open cut mine project one step closer

The one question to start every job interview with

29 expectant home owners are in limbo after the collapse of Collier Homes.

Jump in housing approvals could bring respite to prices

Analysis

Allhomes. Canberra. January 18, 2017. 11 Patchway Place, Burradoo.

Stunning style in the Southern Highlands a work of passion

Canberra Domain Allhomes. 102 Lachlan Street, Macquarie. January 21, 2016.?

Strong sales in city’s north as auction market gains momentum

Auctioneer Mario Sanfrancesco from Peter Blackshaw Manuka.

What to expect from Canberra's property market in 2017

Australian Architects have sought an urgent review of the plan to erect 2.6-metres fences around Parliament House

Mega development site opposite Parliament House for sale

Good Heavens in Melbourne has become a popular jaunt.

Hot spots: 14 of the best new summer bars

Fine Drinks

The McLaren F1 inspired watch worth more than a million dollars.

Eight amazing new watches to put on your wish list

Watches

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

Workplaces need to do more to address the road toll, says James Adonis.

The road toll: are employers to blame?

When a business is operated through a trust everything must be done in the name of the trustee.

Help: Which bank account should I be using?

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

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President Trump, Melania share 'first dance'

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Trump's inauguration: how it happened

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CBD tragedy: Melbourne wakes up

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Far-right activist assaulted on camera

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama,

Farewell President Barack Obama

Daughter - STAN

Keep your family close and your secrets closer. Aussie drama The Daughter - now streaming on Stan

Sherlock

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

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Audrey Tautou in <i>Amelie</i>.

From Star Wars to Amelie: The 20 best original movie soundtracks

Barry Divola

President Donald Trump dances with First Lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball.

Stars fail to show for President with two left feet

Michael Idato

Juan (Mahershala Ali) is a drug dealer who rescues Chiron (Alex Hibbert) from bullies.

Moonlight review: Why it's the first must-see film of 2017

Craig Mathieson

The Obamas will swap the White House for a brick house in the Northwest Washington neighbourhood of Kalorama.

Obama's eldest daughter moves into the movie business

Michael Idato

Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough is about to come to Australia and release Planet Earth II.

'I'm just like anybody else': Attenborough on global adoration

Paul Hogan as Crocodile Dundee (NO CAPTION INFORMATION PROVIDED)

What our screen heroes tell us about ourselves

Stephanie Bunbury

President Donald Trump pumps his fist after delivering his inaugural address.

Pomp and ceremony: Trump's 'coronation' pure political theatre

Michael Idato

Portrait of Em Rusciano, new host of 2DayFM's breakfast show. Photographed Wednesday 18th January 2017. Photograph by ...

2Day FM's Em Rusciano on why it doesn't matter where she lives

Sarah Thomas

The Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinemas in Canberra.

Win tickets to the Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinemas in Canberra

Marie Antoinette (aka Claire Mackey) and Stella dress up in preview for the NGA's Paws for Art event on Jan 21.

Canberra Weekender: 8 things to do this weekend

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Arts diary: the best of visual and performance art

Katy Perry Lena Dunham

Celebrities don pink hats, join marchers across the USA

Scarlett Johansson

'Support my daugher': Celebs speak at march against Trump

Jenny Noyes

Jared Kushner's brother Josh Kushner with his girlfriend Karlie Kloss in 2013.

Ivanka Trump's brother-in-law spotted at Women's March

Jenny Noyes

Singer Natalie Bassingthwaite (second from left) sitting on court for the match between Serena Williams and Lucie ...

Got a spare $22,500? How the rich and famous do the tennis

Melissa Singer

Gigi Hadid on the set of a photoshoot in New York.

Help, Instagram is making me obsessed with celebs

Elizabeth Day

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall leave Kirribilli House as Malcolm Turnbull hosts a ...

Rupert Murdoch, Jerry Hall swap inauguration for Sydney drinks

Jenna Clarke

Unity and action were the themes of the day at the march.

Australian women march against Trump in their thousands

GALLERY

Real Housewives of Melbourne's Gamble Breaux opened up to Fairfax Media at the Alfa Romeo Portsea Polo.

The war between Sydney and Melbourne's 'real Housewives'

Amy Croffey

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

Beware of dietary advice that is not based on any scientific evidence.

Fact or fad: Why clean eating is bad for you

Dr Giles Yeo

Roasted mushrooms with poached eggs, confit garlic and chilli kale.

25 savoury breakfast recipes for people who hate cereal

Delicate balance: Tuna tataki at Sokyo in Sydney.

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

"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'

Passengers always board and disembark planes from the left hand side.

The reason why you always board a plane from the left side

Michael Gebicki

Chef Gaggan Anand plates for service.

Indian restaurant named Asia's best three times, but it's not in India

Katrina Lobley

It's not hard to ask the person behind you before reclining your seat.

Traveller letters: Stop reclining your seat when I'm trying to eat

The case between the Privacy Commissioner and Telstra was sparked two years ago when the former ordered the telco to ...

Ben Grubb metadata case comes to dull end

Tim Biggs

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

From toilets to showers, homes get smarter

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Why researchers think we should study emojis

Fire Emblem Heroes

Nintendo's next mobile game coming Feb 2

Kotaku

Meitu

Is this viral photo filter app spying on you?

Toyota C-HR leaked images

Cars of 2017: Every model revealed

David McCowen, Stephen Ottley

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

Over the moon: David Warner leaps for joy after another century.

Warner's superb summer continues with another SCG hundred in Aussie win

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The Canberra Raiders have invited Dave Taylor back for the rest of pre-season.

Taylor's addition would make Raiders pack 'hard to contain'

Roger Federer celebrates winning in his fourth-round match against Kei Nishikori.

The joker and the knight are gone, but the king remains

No crown for Andy Murray, who lost to Mischa Zverev.

Top seed Murray stunned by defeat to world No.50

Australia's Daria Gavrilova celebrates after defeating Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky in their third round match.

D-day for Dasha: Gavrilova ready for a fourth-round breakthrough

Canberra United coach Rae Dower says it was disappointing they couldn't capitalise on chance to claim top spot.

Canberra blow chance to go top of W-League

Canberra Cavalry catcher Mike Reeves is heading home for a wedding.

Cavalry's charge to finals on the line after blown lead

Canberra's Nathan Haas has sights set on the Cadel Road Evans Race.

Haas-ache as Canberra cyclist narrowly misses TDU podium