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Zachary Bryant and his sister Zara.

'Loving, happy and perfect little baby': Parents pay tribute to Bourke St victim

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

Bourke St accused was on bail over driving charges

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: A vigil was held for victims of the Bourke Street Mall attack at Federation Square on ...

'That's not my Melbourne': Thousands gather for vigil

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' Unsung story of Bourke Street attack hero

The autism epidemic risk the sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme because of the unexpected number ...

Dramatic rise in autism due to one factor, study finds

Trump twitter

The world leader biding his time as Trump blusters

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Cambridge Analytica chief executive Alexander Nix is pictured at the company's office on Fifth Avenue in the old Charles ...

Data firm behind Trump and Brexit may set up Australian office

EXCLUSIVE

Johann Ofner died after he was shot during the filming of a Bliss n Eso music video in Brisbane.

Shot music clip actor was to feature in new Channel Nine show

Indecent assault charges have been laid after a Morley massage.

Massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting client

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull must seize his chance when addressing the National Press Club to unveil a bold plan.

Speech could turn PM's year around - if he plays his cards right

ANALYSIS

Woolworths to make nice with angry suppliers

Turnbull's vision for same-sex marriage law slammed

Why the Treasurer has it wrong on housing affordability

COMMENT

When Trump's top adviser goes for 'alternative facts'

COMMENT
Paul McGeough

'Wildly unpredictable' Trump has business elite worried

COMMENT

Jess Mudie, right, with twin sister Emily, was killed when a car ploughed through Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne on Friday.

Devastating end to Jess' trip to see her big brother

Rachel Olding

Channel Nine's Julie Snook in an off-white gown at the Allan Border Medal on January 23 in Sydney.

Nine's Julie Snook dares in off-white at cricket's night of nights

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning a point against France's Gael Monfils during their fourth round match at ...

Anything Roger can do... Rafa books quarter-finals place

Getting naked with strangers is different in Japan.

Surrounded by naked strangers: Aussie onsen feels wrong

First day of school. Picture Phil Carrick. AFR. Generic school, education, funding, private school SPECIAL 29021

How to prepare for your child's first day of school

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Giant slayer Istomin falls to Dimitrov

Serena Williams says her chance meeting with her now-fiance was like a movie.

Hot Shots: Serena reveals how she met her fiance

"Career milestone": Roger Federer celebrates his win over Kei Nishikori.

Federer, simply the best? Roger that

What does your household clutter reveal about your psyche?

Bridget

So, maybe don't keep listening to that breakup song

Notes at the Bourke Street memorial.

'I'm sorry I froze': the letters to the victims of Bourke Street tragedy

Critically injured woman on first week back from maternity leave

Campbellfield factory blaze triggers smoke warning

Melbourne is bracing for a hot, hot night.

Cool change hits early, saving Melburnians from a hot night

Search and rescue boat off Point Lonsdale.

Police find body of missing diver off Point Lonsdale

B Grade Netball Best and Fairest Winner Kelly Howard.

Netball mum charged over alleged $299,000 theft

IMP Jewellery owners Denis Kelleway and Tony Fialides.

Five teens arrested over violent Toorak jewellery store robbery

Gladys Berejiklian smiles at a press conference on Monday.

New Premier vows to tackle housing affordability

NSW

Footage of the smoke billowing from the bus after the attack.

Brisbane bus driver murder case 'suspended'

QLD

Need a house? This one In Busselton is going for free.

Free house up for grabs - there's just one condition

WA

The fire captain approached the group because he was worried burnt rubber from their ''burnouts'' could cause another fire.

'Hoons' swipe fire captain's keys as he battles fire

ACT

Shocked: Maria Viviani finds it hard to believe she has been kicked out of the Australian Open.

Disqualified junior hits out at 'stupid' decision

Serena Williams says her chance meeting with her now-fiance was like a movie.

Hot Shots: Serena reveals how she met her fiance

Germany's Mischa Zverev stretched himself to beat world No.1 Andy Murray.

Mischa Zverev: From Subway in southern Texas to beating Murray

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull must seize his chance when addressing the National Press Club to unveil a bold plan.

Malcolm Turnbull's year is not cactus ... yet

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

'Psychographic' data firm behind Trump win considers Australia

EXCLUSIVE
Fergus Hunter

'At best a shambles': Student wanted Triggs to handle case

Michael Koziol

Universities Australia, led by chief executive Belinda Robinson, is urging the government to abandon its proposed higher ...

Universities Australia warns against radical reform

Matthew Knott

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

MH370 'highly likely' in zone to north

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

James Ashby places himself front and centre of the background

A housing bond aggregator, successful in Britain, was the leading recommendation of a report to state and federal ...

Morrison looks to London to solve housing crisis

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

UK Prime Minister Theresa May insists that she will stand up to President Donald Trump.

White House invite poses diplomatic dilemma for May

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump and Netanyahu share 'very nice' phone call

Yelena Mizulina (left) has been the moving force in Russia's parliament behind laws decriminalising domestic violence ...

Russian MPs to vote on decriminalising some domestic violence

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

Trump is right about having a 'good' relationship with Russia

COMMENT

A mother and child pass the homeless people camp along Flinders Street.

Where, lord mayor, do you suggest the homeless go?

COMMENT

Pill testing at festivals might sound good in theory...

Pill testing sounds like a great idea, but there's a catch

COMMENT

The small town of Bento Rodrigues, Minas Gerais, Brazil after the Samarco dam disaster.

Banks sue BHP and Vale over deadly Samarco venture

EXCLUSIVE

Owner operator Jack Chadwick of Chadwick Electrical Contracting is juggling a new business and contract work.

The suburbs across Australia booming with small business

The OECD says Bermuda is among a handful of new nations that have joined the crackdown on multinationals.

World's former 'No.1 tax haven' joins fight against multinationals

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

Global retailers soar as Aussies brace for Amazon

Why bank shareholders will still win this year

Tired of energy bills, households take matters into their own hands

Pinnacle overbids Soul Patts to win Hunter Hall

Supabarn scales down as Metcash faces a growing competition

House prices in Melbourne are at a record high.

First time buyers again on the outer as house prices hit record high

Melbourne house rents are at a record high

Feeling the pinch? House rents soar to highest-ever price

Lego-land or great place to raise a family?

What life is really like when you live in a new housing estate

Treasurer Scott Morrison is preparing to release changes to foreign investment guidelines.

Why the Treasurer has it wrong on housing affordability

COMMENT

Photo: Glenn Hunt.

Seven ways to reduce your energy costs this summer

Good skincare goes beyond just a splash of water on the face in the morning.

Don't want to look 60 at 35? Time to get busy in the bathroom

Grooming

Porsche's top dollar 918 Spyder.

Bargain to blowout: The fastest cars to suit every budget

Cars

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

Owner operator Jack Chadwick of Chadwick Electrical Contracting is juggling a new business and contract work.

Why the CBD is losing ground as a business hotspot

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

David 'Friendly' Friend and Simon Morley are the duo behind long-running comedy show Puppetry of the Penis.

How to make a living in these bizarre jobs

Police at the scene of the fatal shooting during filming of the Bliss n Eso music video in Brisbane's Eagle Lane.

Actor shot dead filming music video

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Williams into quarters with win over Strycova

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How shell companies work to hide tax

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Entertainment news highlights

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

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

Advertiser Content

Hit the road and escape the city

Advertiser

Stephen King cult film Lawnmower Man starred Jeff Fahey and Pierce Brosnan.

Stephen King Virtual Reality film to be remade - in VR

Karl Quinn

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

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

Broede Carmody

The Terminator relied on augmented reality to tell him who to shoot.

James Cameron is about to get a whole lot richer from Terminator

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

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Bruce Springsteen talks with the media following his sound check at Perth Arena on ...

Springsteen review: The Boss bites back with a political setlist

David Prestipino

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

PJ Harvey gets theatrical on her Hope Six Demolition Project tour.

PJ Harvey fans get their money's worth with conceptual show

REVIEW
Hannah Francis

Dancing to the beats of DJ Beppe Loda at Sugar Mountain arts and music festival at VCA on Saturday.

Sugar Mountain festival hits its peak at Victorian College of the Arts

REVIEW
Annabel Ross

Cirque du Soleil contortionists perform in <i>Kooza</i>.

Cirque du Soleil's Kooza an astonishing spectacle

REVIEW
Cameron Woodhead

Channel Nine's Julie Snook in an off-white gown at the Allan Border Medal on January 23 in Sydney.

Allan Border Medal: Nine's Julie Snook will wear white if she likes

Amy Croffey

Winner: David Warner arrives at The Star with wife Candice Warner for the Allan Border Medal ceremony.

All the looks from the Allan Border Medal 2017 blue carpet

Singer Kylie Minogue, right, and fiance Joshua Sasse.

Why we'll mourn Kylie Minogue's name change

Natalie Reilly

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

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

Selena Gomez is seen on January 19, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Selena Gomez throws back to her Barney the Dinosaur days

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

Johanna and Scot Watkins.

The woman has a life-threatening allergy to her husband

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

Getting naked with strangers is different in Japan.

Surrounded by creepy, naked strangers: Aussie onsen feels wrong

Ben Groundwater

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

Large-scale battery testing of the Note7 being conducted by Samsung and third-party researchers.

Samsung explains what went wrong with Note7

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 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works.

The not so mini Mini revealed

Dom Tripolone

Ford has revealed its facelifted Mustang Convertible.

Ford reveals new Mustang Convertible

Drive Staff

2017 Peugeot 2008.

2017 Peugeot 2008 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

2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible.

Eight questions: Evoque drop-top

Stephen Ottley

Cricket NSW chief Andrew Jones says south-east Asia offers significant growth potential for the Big Bash.

The proposal to take a Big Bash round to Hong Kong

James Buckley

Nick Kyrgios is unlikely to have Mark Philippoussis as a coach any time soon.

Philippoussis rules out coaching Nick Kyrgios

Sam McClure

No respite: The Lakers fell to their worst loss in franchise history.

Lakers suffer worst loss in team history

Dropped: Wicketkeeper Sam Harper.

Stars axe gloveman ahead of BBL semi, but Stoinis a boost

Jon Pierik

Mischa Zverev cools down ahead of his meeting with former world No.1 Roger Federer.

The family behind the Zverev brothers' double act

Linda Pearce

Such is the scale of Sydney's A-League points haul that it could even slip up a few times in its final 11 games and ...

A-League leaders Sydney head bid for historic treble

Michael Lynch

Grigor Dimitrov beats Denis Istomin in four sets to advance to the quarter-finals.

Hungry Dimitrov romps into quarter-finals

Emma Quayle

"Career milestone": Roger Federer celebrates his win over Kei Nishikori.

Federer, simply the best? Roger that

Greg Baum

Club leader: Sam Mitchell.

Mitchell set for leadership role with West Coast

Ikon Park will host the first AFLW game

Women's venue shift won't change men's policy

Daniel Cherny

Not counting his chickens: Tiger Oleg Markov

Markov 'gifted' games in 2016

Daniel Cherny

Alex Pearce was first injured against Richmond in round nine.

Docker Pearce fractures leg again

The Kangaroos are managing Todd Goldstein's pre-season workload.

Kangaroos play down Goldstein absence

Daniel Cherny

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