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Aussie rising: the local dollar remain in favour ahead of key inflation data on Wednesday.

'Global trade war' fears cause Aussie dollar to surge

1 hr ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says it is important to raise awareness about the risks of cyber attacks

PM defends publishing 'secret briefings' over cyber attacks

11 mins ago

ASIC is investigating Tennis Australia's decision to sell broadcasting rights to Seven.

Tennis Australia under investigation over $200m Seven deal

EXCLUSIVE

President Barack Obama speaks during his final presidential news conference, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in the Brady ...

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China's President Xi Jinping defending globalisation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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ANALYSIS

Electricity prices are about to climb.

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

Chef threw chilli powder in customer's eyes after complaint about meal

First good news for renters of apartments in two years

Partner of actor killed filming music video loses 'love of my life'

Dramatic rise in autism due to one factor, study finds

38 degrees and thunderstorm: Sydney set for turbulent day

SMH NEWS Various holes at Putt Putt at Ermington. It is closing shortly to make way for 1000 apartments. 24th November ...

Bulldozers to level Sydney 'icon' after developers sell for $30 million premium

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Media personality and club president Eddie McGuire arrives at the Holden Centre for a ...

'Storms in a teacup': McGuire changes tune over scandals

Donald Trump embraces his son Barron Trump after he delivered his speech on the fourth day of the Republican National ...

SNL suspends writer for 'insensitive' Barron Trump tweet

32 mins ago

Gael Monfils often wows the crowd with his great shots.

Monfils (almost) plays the greatest shot of all time

a pink cardboard box full of french fries on a pink background

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Chef throws chilli in customer's face in row over meal

Appendix

Turns out the humble appendix actually does something

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

Channel Nine's Julie Snook dares to wear white on red carpet

The last Jedi? Daisy Ridley as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Who is the last Jedi? Next Star Wars film gets title

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

Warner joins elite club with second Allan Border Medal

Outgoing Premier Mike Baird and incoming Premier Gladys Berejiklian arrive for the Liberal Party meeting.

Million-dollar package on the cards for former premier

Bushfire warning downgraded as temperature soars

1 hr ago

Fists fly as wild road rage brawl captured on dash camera

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' holiday to see her big brother

SMH News; Story: Sydney set for a hot humid day.

Sydney Now: Hot but 90 per cent chance of rain

James Robertson

The steel rod punctured

'It was in freefall': Driver's close call in Sydney tunnel

Gregory Bond is missing in the Blue Mountains.

Police continue search for missing man in the Blue Mountains

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

Actor shot dead filming music video was to star in Channel Nine show

QLD

Police were called after two 14-year-old boys were bashed at Highpoint.

'Nobody helped': Gang attacks and robs teens in toilets

VIC

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

Free house up for grabs, but owner gives one condition

WA

Mohammad Hussain, who is is challenging the outcome of the ACT election in the Supreme Court.

Rejected candidate applies to have election declared invalid

ACT

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says it is important to raise awareness about the risks of cyber attacks

'Irresponsible in the extreme': PM defends publicising secret briefings

Matthew Knott
11 mins ago

Australia tries to salvage TPP deal after US formally withdraws

Michael Koziol
30 mins ago

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

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop.

East Timor dumps espionage case against Australia

Daniel Flitton
26 mins ago

A protester holds signs against the Trans Pacific Partnership during a rally in Lima, Peru, last year.

Why the TPP faced an uphill battle from start to finish

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Manus Island asylum seeker charged with raping school student

1 hr ago

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

'Psychographic' data firm behind Trump win considers Australia

EXCLUSIVE

Donald Trump at the Oval Office.

Trump's withdrawal from Asia trade 'a giant gift' to China

ANALYSIS

Bangladeshi Muslim students read the holy Quran at an Islamic school during Ramadan in Dhaka, Bangladesh in June 2016.

Rising influence of Islam in schools alarms Bangladeshi secularists

White House press secretary Sean Spicer speaks in the press briefing room at the White House.

Trump aide Sean Spicer defends claim of record audience

UPDATED
44 mins ago

Rolf Harris, pictured arriving at Southwark Crown Court for sentencing last week.

Rolf Harris defence eyes motives of accusers

Nick Miller

Illustration: Dionne Gain

Trump's bluster a stark contrast to China's welcoming words

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

The floral tribute at Bourke Street Mall.

Bail – putting a bandage on a broken pipe

COMMENT
John Silvester

Rachel Jacobs

Why Gladys should be good for Gonski

COMMENT
Rachael Jacobs

John McGrath in happier times, ringing the bell as his real estate company floated on the ASX.

McGrath shares have slumped 60% in a year - time to buy?

1 hr ago

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Jens Meyer
3 mins ago

The only known photograph of Xu Xiang.

'China's Warren Buffett' jailed, $2.3b fine dished out

Aussie rising: the local dollar remain in favour ahead of key inflation data on Wednesday.

'Global trade war' fears push $A above US76¢

1 hr ago

Energy retailer pinged after targeting elderly

1 hr ago

Bluescope shares surge on surprise profit upgrade

1 hr ago

Obama's next job could see him rake in millions

Global retailers soar as Aussies brace for Amazon

Sydney's apartment rents fell, just slightly, over the December quarter.

First good news for those renting apartments in two years

Sydney house prices continue to surge.

Sydney prices jump. Here's what a typical house now costs

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Generic photos for Brisbane Times - crowds/Queen Street Mall/people/shopping/Brisbane ...

Time to rethink 'isolating' Aussie city design, experts suggest

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How to get your home DIY-ready for a summer sale

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

Why the Treasurer has it wrong on housing affordability

COMMENT

The Michael 'Fux Blue' Rolls-Royce Pebble Beach Dawn.

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Cars
1 hr ago

A new pill, dubbed 'mental viagra', could assist with psychological sexual disorder.

'Mental Viagra': A whole new pill to put you in the mood

Self

Interest rates are low in Britain.

How can we help our disabled son?

George Cochrane

The only way seems up for interest rates.

The most effective debt reduction strategy for you

ANALYSIS
Darryl Dixon

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

The top suburbs for business growth revealed

Land sales in Perth and house sales in regional WA surge.

Help: Will I be able to contribute my capital gains to super?

Max Newnham

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Mark Hamill on new Star Wars title

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Trump: Border tax on external manufacturing

Smoke from the Campbellfield factory blaze.

Fire breaks out at Campbellfield factory

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Trump withdraws US from TPP

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Gripping escape thriller Underground - all episodes 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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Eddie McGuire hosts the new hour-long Millionaire Hot Seat.

Eddie McGuire calls past media scandals 'storms in a teacup'

Rob Moran

Daisy Ridley debuted as Rey in <i>Star Wars: the Force Awakens</i>. Is there a way to predict whether the movie will ...

The Last Jedi: next Star Wars film gets title

Michael Idato

Johann Ofner died after he was shot in the chest during the filming in Brisbane.

Johann Ofner: Death in the name of entertainment is doubly tragic

COMMENT
Karl Quinn
39 mins ago

British actor Gordon Kaye, in character as Rene from the TV series 'Allo 'Allo.

Gorden Kaye, 'Allo 'Allo!'s René Artois, has died, aged 75

Michael Idato

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

Director James Cameron is reportedly returning to The Terminator franchise.

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

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

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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

Kendall Jenner is seen on January 21, 2017 in Paris, France.

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39 mins ago

Kevin Hart, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black in the Jumanji remake.

Karen Gillan defends 'skimpy' Jumanji outfit

Mary Ward

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

Two women pay tribute to princess Leia at the Women's March on Washington

Princess Leia became a symbol for the Women's March

Caitlin Gibson
1 hr ago

Madonna performs during the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Madonna didn't want to literally 'blow up the White House'

Emily Heil

The words we use can have a lasting impact.

Why boys are 'cheeky' and girls are 'difficult'

Shevonne Hunt

It's important to have dreams and goals in life. But what happens when they become toxic and unmanageable?

We need to change how we speak about disappointment

Patrick Lenton

Nearly 5,000 people gather at the steps of the Idaho Statehouse for the women's march in downtown Boise on Saturday.

Even 'deep red' states had women marching in solidarity with Washington

Jose A. DelReal

When you eat may make a difference.

How much does meal-timing matter?

Sarah Berry

Potatoes: better than some say?

Potatoes get a bad rap. They don't deserve it

Tamar Haspel

Fitness can help the fight to regain health.

Being fit and working out with cancer

Lori Nickel

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Finland's biggest food star opens in Bondi

Adam Liaw's BBQ butter rissoles with avocado

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Johanna and Scot Watkins.

The woman with a life-threatening allergy to her husband

Mum, Alicia Holder, has taken to Facebook to warn parents about her batch of Children's Nurofen.

Mum warns parents to 'taste test' children's Nurofen after daughter's reaction

Colour by Disney - the adult colouring app of your childhood dreams.

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1 hr ago

Getting naked with strangers is different in Japan.

Surrounded by creepy, naked strangers: Aussie onsen feels wrong

Ben Groundwater

Read the warning signs and you can avoid a bad restaurant meal.

Ten signs the restaurant you've chosen is terrible

David Whitley
1 hr ago

Anth?or, France, September 27, 2014 : A french high speed train TGV running over a viaduct alongside mediterranean ...

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Louise Southerden

The Hair Coach is fitted with a microphone that 'listens' for dryness, and sensors that analyse brushing and hair quality.

Smart hairbrush starts hopeful Nokia comeback

35 mins ago

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

Samsung explains what went wrong with Note7

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Scientists observe 'sonic boom' of light for the first time

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How to pick the right phone for your child

COMMENT

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

Apple files $1.3b lawsuit against Qualcomm

2017 Kia Rio SLi.

Driven: New Kia Rio

Andrew MacLean

2017 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works.

The not so mini Mini revealed

Dom Tripolone

Ford has revealed its facelifted Mustang Convertible.

New Mustang Convertible revealed

Drive Staff

2017 Peugeot 2008.

2017 Peugeot 2008 revealed

Dom Tripolone

Toyota C-HR leaked images

Cars of 2017: Every model revealed

David McCowen, Stephen Ottley

2017 Kia Rio SLi.

New Kia Rio prices revealed

Andrew MacLean

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

Federer, simply the best? Roger that

Greg Baum

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand in his fourth round match against Gael Monfils ...

Anything Roger can do: Rafa storms into final eight

Emma Quayle

Bernie Ecclestone will be "chairman emeritus".

Seismic shift for Formula One as billionaire Ecclestone toppled

Oliver Brown

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

Player disqualified for hitting ball kid hits out at 'stupid' decision

Michael Chammas

Star five-eighth Beauden Barrett.

All Blacks yanked from Brisbane Tens: report

Warren Barnsley
1 hr ago

SMH/SPORT. Portrait of Rhyan Grant and Seb Ryan who are players for Sydney Football Club. THey have both just signed new ...

Sydney FC icons set to break club records after signing new deals

Dominic Bossi

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Julian Edelman during the second ...

Tom Brady, making the Patriots great (or grate) again

Andrew Webster

Broncos coach Wayne Bennett says star halfback can play out the season.

Wayne Bennett's verdict on Hunt's last year at Broncos

Vince Rugari

Growth: It has been strongest BBL season yet.

The bold plan to send the Big Bash League overseas

James Buckley

On the hop: Neil Wagner is run out after his bat got caught in the turf.

Black Caps call for overhaul of run-out law after bizarre dismissal

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

Warner in rare company at the Allan Border Medal

James Buckley

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