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Trump twitter

Trump reveals his No.1 enemy, and it must be destroyed

COMMENT
Paul McGeough
38 mins ago

Footage shows a man believed to be Gargasoulas arriving at police headquarters.

Bourke Street suspect faces detectives after release from hospital

BREAKING
7 mins ago

Gladys Berejiklian arrives at NSW Parliament House this morning.

Ray Hadley, Alan Jones at odds as Berejiklian to become NSW Premier

47 mins ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Portrait of Sarah Moran, CEO of Girl Geek Academy, which encourages women to get into ...

'Get a job or make a job': Sarah is the face of a new type of workforce

President Donald Trump's adviser Kellyanne Conway gets ready to speak on television outside the White House, Sunday, ...

Presented with the truth, Conway prefers 'alternative facts'

ANALYSIS

Bellamy's Australia shares slumped this morning after the confirmation of a class action litigation.

Bellamy's shareholders revolt after company's market wipeout

1 hr ago

Our new Premier may be wise to steel herself for the coming onslaught

COMMENT

Top agents defect as soft property market further batters McGrath

7 mins ago

'Why didn't they vote?': Donald Trump hits back at protesters

From kindergartener who didn't speak English to Premier

Police visit India to interview murder victim's husband

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga helps injured ballgirl Giuliana off the court at last year's Australian Open.

Thank-you card from ballkid No.180 that melted a tennis star's heart

A bluebottle at Currarong Beach on the NSW South Coast.

Bluebottle invasion closes Sydney beaches just as the heat kicks in

1 hr ago

Sean Spicer delivers his first press conference in the White House. It did not go well.

Trump spokesman's train-wreck debut fuels #SpicerFacts memes

ANALYSIS

Japan Airlines premium economy.

Flight test: Finally, a premium economy that stands out

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

The 60 couples who prove celebrity love is very much alive

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A guide to another reality

The Big Bang Theory on Nine.

Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons spills beans on Sheldon spin-off

Switzerland's Roger Federer yells as he celebrates his win over Japan's Kei Nishikori during their fourth round match at ...

Flood of emotion as Federer defies age with epic five-set win

Bruce Springsteen fielded questions from reporters in Perth in the lead up to his first concert.

The Boss hits Australia with an ominous message for Trump

Kylie Minogue.

Goodbye Miss Minogue: Why Kylie plans to drop her famous name

Broadcaster Alan Jones wrote to Premier Mike Baird about John Boyd's development proposal for Cooks Cove.

Alan Jones emailed Mike Baird before $100m golf course move

EXCLUSIVE

Autism 'epidemic': Study looks at reasons for 20-fold increase

Andrew Taylor

7.10am: boards the 205 bus. 10am: becomes 45th Premier of NSW

Steve Jacobs

Mobile phone footage shows the woman continuing to yell at Mr Alamudi.

'Why you got a mask? Terrorist?': Woman yells at Macquarie student

Melanie Kembrey

Gladys Berejiklian is reviewing contentious government policies as part of a 'reset' before the 2019 election.

Berejiklian sharpens policy axe in 2019 election 'reset'

EXCLUSIVE
Sean Nicholls

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

Lead contamination levels in Sydney soil.

Revealed: the Sydney suburbs with the most poisonous soil

William McInnes

An image of Henry Dow and the taxi driver known as 'Lou' caring for a victim of the Bourke Street attack on Friday.

'He grabbed my hand': The unsung story of a Bourke St attack hero

The youngest children in the class are significantly more likely to be medicated for ADHD.

A child's birthdate may predict if they will be diagnosed with ADHD

Tragic loss: The public lay flowers at Bourke street.

When crimes devastate our sense of safety, we ask: 'Why?'

COMMENT

School shoes

The real difference between $12 and $160 school shoes

James Ashby has been in the spotlight throughout his diverse career.

James Ashby places himself front and centre of the background

Amy Remeikis

Lawyers see red over government's vision of same-sex marriage

Michael Koziol

Morrison looks to London to solve housing affordability crisis

Michael Koziol

Centrelink has been sending out 20,000 debt-compliance letters a month since the Turnbull government introduced a new ...

Centrelink staff abuse hidden: union

Noel Towell

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

Medicare levy rise expected as budget speculation begins

Demonstrators protest the election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States of America.

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

Three insurers declined total permanent disability claims at rates as high as 37 per cent, compared to an industry ...

Government announces review into NDIS costs, sustainability

An estimated 470,000 participated in the women's march in Washington DC on January 21.

Alternative facts, fake news and Trump's war on mainstream media

COMMENT
Paul McGeough
38 mins ago

A still from a YouTube video that reportedly shows Judah Adunbi being Tasered by a police officer.

British cops Taser their own race-relations adviser

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

Malcolm King

Can robots write fiction?

COMMENT
Malcolm King

No stopping her now. Gladys Berejiklian.

Let cynics not trash Berejiklian

COMMENT
Tim Dick

The National Disability Insurance Scheme will help around 450,000 Australians when operational.

Amid the gloom, something for Australians to feel proud of

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

President Donald Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, points to members of the crowd as they walk in his ...

'Wildly unpredictable' Trump has business elite worried

COMMENT

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Markets Live: Brambles spooks investors

Live
Jens Meyer
7 mins ago

Bellamy's Australia shares slumped this morning after the confirmation of a class action litigation.

Bellamy's woes deepen as class action launched

1 hr ago

As many as 36 McGrath agents have left the company in recent months.

McGrath shares slump on soft property market, agent exits

7 mins ago

Gold Coast theme parks affected by Dreamworld accident

1 hr ago

Do we really need to put more money into super?

ANALYSIS
Clancy Yeates

Brambles shares tumble after profit warning

Trump sharemarket rally still has some legs

84 Waratah Street, Haberfield, sold for $1,599,500 in December 2016. The suburb is very tightly held, according to Alfio ...

The old-fashioned suburb that still exists in Sydney's inner west

Sometimes a too clean house can be just as telling.

What does your household clutter reveal about your psyche?

Gardening Australia costa Costa Georgiadis 06 hi res_89f03f3e.jpg

'They smiled, listened politely': Costa's first try at a home loan

133 High Street, Morpeth.

The three of the best treechange destinations in NSW

IКЕА living room.

It is not your imagination, furniture is getting bigger

Porsche's top dollar 918 Spyder.

Budget to blowout: The fastest cars to suit every budget

Cars

Good Heavens in Melbourne has become a popular jaunt.

Hot spots: 14 of the best new summer bars

Fine Drinks

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

David 'Friendly' Friend and Simon Morley are

How to make a living in these bizarre jobs

The startup came from studying the psychology of scents.

How a startup could change the way we buy perfume

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The Boss is back in Australia

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Australia seal One-Day series against Pakistan

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Federer into quarters after five set epic

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San Antonio make statement at Cleveland

Noseferatu at Griffin Theatre Company. Portrait of co starts Tommy Bradson and Sheridan Harbridge. Photographed Thursday ...

Fairfax photos of the week

Sherlock

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

Stan - Braindead

Are extraterrestrial insects eating the brains of the politicians? Braindead - now on Stan

Meghan Markle opens up about racial abuse online

Mary Ward

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Em Rusciano, the new host of 2DayFM's breakfast show.

Alan Jones and anti-vaxxers: Em Rusciano's unapologetic debut

Broede Carmody
46 mins ago

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 30: Director James Cameron attends the premiere of Broad "The Dark Horse" at The Theatre at ...

James Cameron set to return to Terminator franchise

Broede Carmody

Crazy smart: Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper in <i>The Big Bang Theory</i>.

Big Bang Theory star spills on 'origin story' spinoff

Broede Carmody

Nicole Kidman as Sue Brierley in <i>Lion</i>.

Lion roars to record opening at box office

Karl Quinn

The Boss kicked off his Australia and New Zealand tour with a politically-charged setlist.

Springsteen hoping to inspire Trump 'resistance' on Oz tour

David Prestipino

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

FILE - In this April 7, 2016 file photo, President Barack Obama and his daughter Malia, walk across the South Lawn of ...

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

Nick Cave drew strength from band and audience.

Defiance and optimism: Nick Cave impresses in Sydney

Bernard Zuel

"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

Singer Kylie Minogue, right, and fiance Joshua Sasse.

Why we'll mourn Kylie Minogue's name change

Natalie Reilly
1 hr ago

Protestors march during the Women's March On Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC.

The age of apathy is over, and women are on the rise

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.

John Legend's heartbreaking response to 'monkey' taunt

Amy Croffey
1 hr ago

Kristen Stewart attends the "Short program 1" during day 1 of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival at Prospector Square on ...

Trump was 'obsessed' with me: Kristen Stewart

Gladys Berejiklian is the second woman to be chosen as premier of New South Wales.

Unmarried and childless in politics? Let the sexism begin.

COMMENT
Jane Gilmore

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Lisa Origliasso and Jess Origliasso attend the launch of the new Holden Astra at Three ...

Mini trend: stars shining bright for 2017

Melissa Singer

The Queen and Prince Philip ride in a carriage during the Trooping The Colour parade at Buckingham Palace in London on ...

The Queen makes wine now

Stephen Walter

Protesters at the Women's March Antarctica.

These woke penguins joined the Women's March in Antarctica

Mess can be overwhelming, but it's manageable when we break it down.

Why are some people messy?

Sarah Berry

What fit people know: It's not always easy, but it's always worth it.

Seven habits of fit people

Paula Goodyer

Weight loss doesn't have to be about deprivation.

The weight-loss expert who changed his tune

Amby Burfoot

Adam Liaw's Barbecued one-sided salmon with dill and roe cold sauce.

Around the world in barbecues with Adam Liaw

It's the overall diet, rather than certain foods, that matters.

Master cleanse, Atkins or 5:2: How posh is your diet?

COMMENT
Sophia Money-Coutts

Matt Moran's barbecued prawns with nam jim dressing.

Weekly Meal Planner: multicultural flavours for Australia Day

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'Weirdest thing we've ever seen': mum almost naps through birth

Hayley's eyelashes are growing back following chemotherapy.

Girl photographed with solitary eyelash celebrates lashes growing back

Queensland mum, Cindy Bogan, vents her frustration with the cost of back-to-school supplies.

'This is a joke!' Mum's angry post about cost of back-to-school supplies

Japan Airlines premium economy.

Flight test: Finally, a premium economy that stands out

Michael Gebicki

Seabourn Encore pool deck.

'Golden age of cruising': New luxury cruise ship arrives in Australia

Sue Bennett

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

Galaxy Note7 units caught fire because of a battery size issue, and replacement units were affected by quality issues.

Samsung explains what went wrong with Note7

1 hr ago

You might want a phone that's purely for emergencies, but realistically your child is also going to want it for social ...

How to pick the right phone for your child

COMMENT

LoL OPL 2017

Recap: League of Legends Oceanic Pro League kicks off

Trump twitter

Twitter apologises for POTUS account mix-up

Gizmodo

Apple's iPhones were made exclusively with Qualcomm modem chips until the iPhone 7.

Apple files $1.3b lawsuit against Qualcomm

2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible.

Eight questions: Evoque drop-top

Stephen Ottley

2017 Peugeot 2008.

2017 Peugeot 2008 revealed

Dom Tripolone
13 mins ago

2017 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works.

The not so mini Mini revealed

Dom Tripolone

2017 Kia Rio SLi.

New Kia Rio prices revealed

Andrew MacLean

Toyota C-HR leaked images

Cars of 2017: Every model revealed

David McCowen, Stephen Ottley

Car companies are racing to crash test vehicles before stricter rules come into play.

Car companies rush crash testing ahead of stricter requirements

David McCowen

Serena Williams

Out-of-sorts Serena survives fourth round scare

54 mins ago

Disqualified: Maria Vittoria Viviani

Junior player disqualified for hitting ball kid in Australian Open

Michael Chammas

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with his teammates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide ...

Tom Brady masterclass steers Patriots to Superbowl berth

Cameron Mee
3 mins ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand in his third round match against Alexander ...

Rafa v Roger in the final? I'd like to see that, says Laver

Sam McClure
1 hr ago

Jockey Josh Cartwright.

Jockey's penalty for notorious ride should match Oliver's: lawyer

1 hr ago

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng (9) walks toward the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against ...

'Embarrassing' Lakers suffer worst loss in team's history

1 hr ago

Australian plan: Eddie Jones thinks the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force should be axed from Super Rugby for the ...

Eddie Jones' secret way to strengthen defence

Duncan Bech

Ryan Mason of Hull City and Gary Cahill of Chelsea collide.

Footballer fractures skull in EPL head clash

David Warner will get some rest ahead of the Test tour of India.

Big names out as Finch returns for NZ series

Jon Pierik
1 hr ago

Marcus Stoinis of the Stars.

Stoinis to play for Stars after CA release him

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

High five as Warner puts on another masterclass

James Buckley

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