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President Donald Trump speaks at Homeland Security Department in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo ...

Humiliated Trump stands alone on a burning deck

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough
23 mins ago

Pure joy: David Warner celebrates his century.

Epic Warner innings ends on 179 as Head scores century

Live

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order reinstating the gag rule prohibiting receivers of aid from discussing ...

This is the most devastating thing Trump has done to date

COMMENT

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Malmsbury riot: Final two teen escapees caught after breakout

UPDATED
13 mins ago

The average Aussie is much older than she used to be.

Meet Rebecca, 38, 68kgs... She is the average Australian

There is a new intensity that will challenge Malcolm Turnbull on vexed political questions ranging from refugees to China

How three days and two innocuous words have changed our world

ANALYSIS

NBN strips info from own website about broadband roll out

Australia Day reminds us we have a different version of events

COMMENT

'I'll be back': Could Hillary Clinton be the next Oprah Winfrey?

Malmsbury riots: Residents wake to the sound of screams

Airlines to fly from more destinations as fuel prices bite

MELBOURNE. Jan 26th 2017. During the Invasion Day rally in the Melbourne CBD 26th January 2017. (Photo by Darrian Traynor)

'It's wrong to celebrate': Melburnians have their say on Australia Day

15 mins ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand in her semifinal match against ...

Serena blasts her way into final to play...her sister!

Live

More files of this series and models on port.

Why the 'weekend warrior' approach to fitness actually works

Fitness

While some friendships can tighten following the benefits, negotiation is necessary.

Can friends with benefits actually make a friendship stronger?

domestic violence

Australia is my family's haven. But not everyone feels safe

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Five things I learnt at the Australian Open

"More impressive than man walking on the moon": Alan Mackay-Sim.

Australian of the Year achieved a feat 'better than moon landing'

Del Kathryn Barton's work The Highway is a Disco.

Archibald-winning artist lived in tents before success

The Pilgrim Street house in Seddon was originally advertised for $770,000, although agents knew the owners would not ...

Crackdown: This house was advertised for $770k but sold for $995k

Lake Atitlan - Solola - Guatemala str18cover-champagne Credit: iStock

Destinations you never thought of travelling to but definitely should

An image of the men police wish to speak to.

Police release photos of alleged Highpoint attack suspects

Besieged government promises major youth justice shake-up

Malmsbury 'teen escapee' brags on Facebook after breakout

Early works have begun on St Kilda Road.

St Kilda Road campaigners push for new Metro Tunnel route

Tilda rocking out on the dancefloor at Rainbow Serpent Festival with her daughter-in-law Michelle and grandson Kaelan.

Grandma, 71, had never been to a nightclub. Now she's a bush doofer

Police dealing with the Malmsbury Youth Detention Centre riots.

Riot squad may be sent into youth justice system

EXCLUSIVE

Police are appealing for public assistance after a woman was sexually assaulted in St Kilda last month.

Man with pointy teeth, orange hair 'rubbed penis on bar patron'

The ICEA Foundation video features members of its youth leadership group sharing their message about Australia Day.

Rethink Australia Day video goes viral

WA

Emergency services take a woman who was injured in the attack to hospital on Tuesday night. A man was set alight at a ...

Man accused of setting neighbour on fire denied bail

NSW

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

Mad Max stunt co-ordinator oversaw fatal music video

QLD

Online threats were made against the Canberra Theatre Centre digital billboard for showing an image of two Muslim ...

Theatre receives threats over billboard

ACT

Serena Williams

Serena sets up all-Williams final with straight-sets win over Lucic-Baroni

Live

Venus Williams

Venus Williams into Australian Open final

28 mins ago

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov celebrates after defeating Belgium's David Goffin during their Australian Open quarter-final

Reborn pair Nadal and Dimitrov end Grand Slam semi-final droughts

2017 Australian of the Year Professor Alan Mackay-Sim says "researchers need a long view, much longer than the political ...

Australian of the Year says 'take politics out of research'

Amy Remeikis
6 mins ago

NBN strips info from own website about broadband tech rollout

Matthew Knott

Joyce attacks 'miserable' Australia Day date change advocates

Fergus Hunter

Professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been named the 2017 Australian of the Year.

Scientist who made paraplegic walk named Australian of the Year

Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says she will invite colleagues from the Parliamentary Friends of Shooting group, ...

Senator who wanted Adler ban lifted joins 'Friends of Gun Control'

Men far outnumbered women in the Australia Day honours list. Illustration by Ryzhi

Where are the women? Oz day list dominated by men (again)

US president Donald Trump is poised to slap a blanket ban on migration from a raft of countries including Iran and Iraq.

Trump's immigration move could scuttle Turnbull's US deal

Stephen "Steve" Bannon, chief strategist for US President Donald Trump.

Voter fraud, Mr Trump? Behold the suspects . . .

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough
23 mins ago

Damage in the historic district of Diyarbakir in May of last year.

Battle's aftermath leaves devastation in Turkey's Kurdish heart

1 hr ago

Alexander De Croo, deputy prime minister of Belgium.

Belgians, Dutch join abortion funding ban response to US

Islamist Syrian militant group Ahrar al-Sham fighters holding positions in the countryside around the northern Syrian ...

Moscow denies trying to write new Syrian constitution

John Shakespeare

Why this Australia Day is all about looking inwards, not outwards

COMMENT
Peter Martin

A reinvention of Australia Day does not involve a rejection of multiculturalism. What it should do, however, is show a ...

We need to reinvent Australia Day – both its date and its character

COMMENT
Stephen Alomes

The growing Bourke Street memorial.

Bourke St: Government focus on terrorism masks the real threats

COMMENT
Bernadette McSherry

US President Donald Trump

Australia is investing billions in a madman

Michael Pascoe
1 min ago

Erik Pence, the new owner of Quickflix in Australia, at the Mojo facility in Los Angeles.

Quickflix: back from the dead

Lucy Battersby
1 hr ago

Under fire: Fair Work Building and Construction chief Nigel Hadgkiss.

'Complicit': Govt body accused of running propaganda campaign

EXCLUSIVE
Anna Patty
1 hr ago

Steel awaiting distribution at a U.S. Steel Corp. plant in Indiana. Source: US Steel Corp/Via Bloomberg News

Trump's TPP move is not a slam dunk for US

ANALYSIS

Why the Dow at 20,000 isn't just another number

COMMENT
Landon Thomas Jr

The new normal: The skies are about to get busier

Trump better get used to the high $US

Bruised gambling giants thrive in Australia

Airbnb Handsfree take care of exchanging keys, managing online profiles, filtering guests and keeping the apartment clean.

The start-up that'll set up everything for wannabe Airbnb hosts

Eric Wu and his wife came to Australia as international students and now have a property portfolio worth almost $5 million.

How Eric went from student to multimillion-dollar property investor

The Pilgrim Street house in Seddon was originally advertised for $770,000, although agents knew the owners would not ...

Caught: This house was advertised for $770k but sold for $995k

Barnaby Joyce's electorate is a big beneficiary of additional "Gonski" funding.

Wrong, deputy PM: Melbourne's affordable if you know where to go

Don't be afraid to mix up your renovation and make a space yours.

The most important decision to make for a successful renovation

The GABS results are in!

And the winner is... The hottest 100 Aussie craft beers named

Fine Drinks
1 hr ago

A vigorous weekend workout is better for you than once thought.

Getting all your exercise in one go is no longer a bad thing

Fitness

The US President is talking a big economic game.

TPP not main game in Trump's trick bag

Jessica Irvine

Interest rates are low in Britain.

How can we help our disabled son?

George Cochrane

Zoi Vafias found getting capital to grow her fashion business difficult.

How women are succeeding in export

Rhys Allan of Digital Done Printing in Ballarat said the NBN rollout is too slow.

Why Rhys couldn't turn his business into a full-time job

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Trump and Kim impersonators kiss, make up

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Jenny Mikakos discusses Malmsbury breakout

1 hr ago

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Eden's unexpected great white surfing buddy

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Wildfires destory Chilean vineyards

The Koomurri East Coast Sunrise ceremony people embrace Uncle Max (2nd from left) after the WugulOra Australia Day ...

January 26th 2017 in Sydney

17 mins ago

Stan - Hateful8

The 8th film from Quentin Tarantino - The Hateful Eight. Now streaming on Stan

Stan - Underground

Gripping escape thriller Underground - all episodes now streaming. Only on Stan.

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Hit the road and escape the city

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Hillary Clinton .

Could Hillary Clinton be the next Oprah Winfrey?

Arielle De Bono

Cate Blanchett appearing on <em>The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon</em>.

Blanchett mocks Trump on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Ellen Parsons

Samantha Bee

Satire will be trickier under Trump, says Samantha Bee

Michael Idato

Actress Mary Tyler Moore has died at the age of 80.

Television icon Mary Tyler Moore dies at 80

Rob Moran

Crowds at the Sydney leg of Laneway last year.

Laneway launches hotline to combat harassment at festivals

Rob Moran

Dan Aykroyd has penned a touching tribute to his former fiance Carrie Fisher.

Brilliant and hilarious: Aykroyd's remembrance of Carrie Fisher

Michael Idato

Actor Tim Daly watches during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, ...

Sundance accident: actor Tim Daly breaks both legs skiing

Michael Idato

Briggs and Trials (Adam Briggs and Dan Rankine) are AB Original.

A.B. Original to give Laneway a 'large dose of reality' today

Annabel Ross

Soprano, composer and Short Black Opera founder Deborah Cheetham at Sake Restaurant + Bar at Hamer Hall.

Deborah Cheetham: Australia day celebrations 'hurtful'

Debbie Cuthbertson

Ben Affleck in <i>Live by Night</i>.

Live by Night: Affleck's Dennis Lehane adaptation falls flat

REVIEW
Paul Byrnes

James McAvoy's multiple personas in Split include the lisping Hedwig, who claims to be nine years old.

In Split, Shyamalan takes his trademark twists too far

REVIEW
Jake Wilson

Muse and editor ... Kate Moss (left) has appeared on 27 covers under Alexandra Shulman's reign at Vogue.

Anna Wintour's 'rival', Alexandra Shulman, steps down from Vogue

Melissa Singer

Actor Madeleine Madden.

Madeleine Madden: we need to change the date

Madeleine Madden

While some friendships can tighten following the benefits, negotiation is necessary.

The upside of having a 'friend with benefits'

Jack Rushall

Hillary Clinton .

What will Hillary Clinton do next?

Arielle De Bono

Madonna with son David Banda and daughter Mercy James and Sean Penn at Haiti gala last year.

Madonna denies plans to adopt two more children from Malawi

Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo

Dami Im.

Dami Im and other women on their Aussie childhoods

Jane Rocca

Uluru with Aboriginal flag flying

5 alternative things to do this Australia Day

Arielle De Bono

Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, now the CEO of the YWCA in NSW, is being appointed a Companion of the Order of ...

The problem with the Australia Day honours list.

Vivienne Pearson

Older doesn't mean worse.

How to trick your body into being younger

Sarah Berry

Do what you will enjoy.

Five questions that'll help you find the best workout

Rachel Carlton Abrams

Vitamins for flu? Your money is better spent elsewhere.

If you take supplements for colds or flu, maybe you should reconsider

Marlene Cimons

Buffalo chicken burger at Mr Griffiths Alibis & Libations.

Mr Griffiths brings the beer, burgers and yes, even the poutine

A selection of dim sum from the Man Tong Kitchen banquet.

Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Melbourne

1 hr ago

Kakadu plum powder.

Vegemite dessert by Dinner by Heston

Sofia Levin

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Mother charged after tragic change table accident

Five-year-old Colton shares his shoelace tying hack in a viral tutorial.

Five-year-old's genius shoelace tying hack is must see viewing

Hatchimals .... exciting or just disappointing?

Angry parents sue manufacturer after Hatchimals don't hatch

A handout picture released by Emirates Airlines shows an Emirates Airbus A380 before its departure from Dubai airport on ...

The world's busiest international airport sets new record

Oliver Smith

As Aussie as ... Havaianas.

Australia Day quiz: Who was the first European to land in Australia?

Mal Chenu
1 hr ago

Cars lined up to pass into America from Tijuana, Mexico.

What crossing the US-Mexico border is like for Australians

Kylie McLaughlin

In China, internet addiction can have severe consequences.

China moves to curb net addiction treatment

Uber wants your digits. All of them.

How much big data do companies really need?

An artwork made from mobile phone e-waste.

Spendthrift Aussies quick to replace working phones

Poker is not like other games, such as chess, where AI has emerged victorious thanks to advanced algorithms.

AI takes on poker champions ... and leads

Facebook has made live, user-generated video a top priority, but it has been repeatedly used to broadcast disturbing ...

Three arrests for alleged Facebook Live rape

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI R-Line.

VW's GTI-powered Tiguan reviewed

Stephen Ottley

2016 Mitsubishi XR-PHEV II Concept.

New Mitsubishi SUV teased

Drive Staff

Tickford Ford Mustangs 2017 Ford Tickford Mustang.

Tickford ups Mustang's power

Dom Tripolone

Isuzu MU-X tackled the Flinders Ranges with aplomb.

Pushing the limits at 4km/h

Lucas Kennedy

2016 Subaru XV concept previews the second-generation hatch due to be revealed at the 2017 Geneva motor show.

New Subaru XV teased

Drive Staff

2017 Mazda CX-9 Azami.

What seven-seat SUV should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: David Warner of Australia bats in front of Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan during game ...

Wickets fall but Australia pushes towards huge score against Pakistan

Live
Cameron Mee

The world's favourite: Usain Bolt.

Bolt hands back gold medal, but golden glow remains

COMMENT
Jim White

Kevin Pietersen criticised an umpire's decision live on air.

Umpire calls for KP to be banned over BBL comments

Richie Porte: A chance for a big showing at this year's Tour de France, according to 2011 champion Cadel Evans.

Le Tour podium next Porte of call for Richie: Cadel

Ronny Lerner

Kearyn Baccus.

Baccus eligible for Wanderers despite assault charges

Dominic Bossi

Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum.

Exum to play in NBA Rising Stars clash

Henriques Moises was at his bruising best for the Sixers.

Henriques blasts Sixers to BBL final in super over thriller

James Buckley

Nicolas Colazo: Finding form, according to Melbourne City's new coach Michael Valkanis.

Valkanis wants defensive stability and City to make most of chances

Michael Lynch

Work to do: Shanghai stadium where the Port Adelaide-Gold Coast match will be held in round 8.

AFL insists plans on track for Shanghai clash

Jon Pierik

Trial abandoned: Trent Dumont.

'The right decision two years too late': Roo's trial stopped

Up and running: New Magpie Daniel Wells in a training session at Olympic Park Oval.

Wells lifts Pies after shaking off injury scare

Patrick Bartley

Winged Swan: Jeremy Laidler (right).

Laidler suffers six-week setback

James Buckley

Majak Daw is already training.

Tall Kangaroos Daw, Brown to bounce back from surgery

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