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

Meet Rebecca, the average Australian. She's 38 and 68kg

NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian speaks at Casula.

Not today: Berejiklian 'so disappointed' by Australia Day protests

Esther Han
1 hr ago

Hillary Clinton, former 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, speaks on the day after her election loss.

Move over Oprah, Hillary could be back sooner than expected

Arielle De Bono

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: David Warner of Australia celebrates after reaching 100 runs during game five of the ...

Brilliant Warner's record-breaking innings over as Head claims ton

Live

Qantas's Chairman's Lounge at Sydney Airport includes Rockpool-influenced food, and a well-stocked self-serve bar.

Inside the most secret Qantas club: invite only and doesn't charge a fee

More than one party is interested in buying the popular Braddon cafe Autolyse.

Popular Braddon cafe closed down after $1m debt revealed

Canberra drivers face a big petrol price problem

NBN strips information from its own website about tech rollout

Matthew Knott

'They're just miserable people': Joyce launches extraordinary attack

Trump has Turnbull scrambling after just three days

ANALYSIS

North Korean defector says Kim Jong-un control is crumbling

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
24 mins ago

Cate Blanchett appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Trump fans turn on Blanchett after she mocks president on TV

Iggy the water seller on Mount Coree as captured by photographer Adrian Bradley.

You have to admire the gumption of Mount Coree's water seller

43 mins ago

Venus Williams

'OMG, it means so much': Venus through to final after thriller

Live

Bentspoke's Tracy Margrain and Richard Watkins with their Barley Griffin and Crankshaft beers, which both finished in ...

Braddon's Bentspoke brews make top 20 in craft beer countdown

1 hr ago

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Google's very neutral Australia Day doodle

istockphoto Cropped shot of the legs of two athletes running on a beach action; active lifestyle; adult; athlete; beach; ...

How to care for your feet during running season

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Talking to a therapist can literally rewire your brain

Australia Day a celebration of our stories

6:09PM

Australia is investing billions in a madman

6:08PM

Australia Day honour proof female athletes are ...

6:06PM

Rock band Hands Like Houses will be playing at the 'Australia day in the Capital' concert on Thursday. From left, band ...

Canberra's Australia Day concert: here's what you need to know

Police investigating apartment fire in Lyneham

Country boy, now top AFP cop listed in Australia Day honours

Current Pulp Kitchen owners Nathan Brown and Dan Giordani at the Ainslie restaurant.

New look and new ownership for Ainslie's Pulp Kitchen

ACT police are seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery allegedly committed by a barefoot man.

Police seek witnesses to barefoot robbery in Holt

An eastern bettong at Mulligans Flat.

Bettong trial 'massively encouraging' despite 11 deaths

The Canberra Gold Awards are now open for people who have resided in Canberra for 50 years or more. Two nominees this ...

Canberra Gold Awards now open for residents of 50 years or more

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

Martin Parkinson , honoured for leadership in public service.

Australia Day gong for APS chief Mark Parkinson

New signage, old technology: Scott Morrison not impressed by Centrelink's computer systems.

Robo debt: Union hands out Centrelink staff protest pamphlets

Request ignored: Department of Human Services secretary Kathryn Campbell.

Public service bosses missing on Centrelink's robo-debt

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
24 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

Australia Day matters, writes Jackie French.

What does it mean to be Australian?

COMMENT
Jackie French

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Sussan Ley was forced to quit for breaking a basic rule of Australian politics, that politicians shouldn't take ...

Mixing politics and pleasure

COMMENT
John Warhurst

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.

This start-up will help organise your life as an Airbnb host

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

From student to multi-million dollar property investor

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

The most important decision to make for a successful renovation

If your bin ever begins to smell, you know it's long overdue for a clean.

15 household items you really should be cleaning (but aren't)

Wollongong is fast making a name for itself as one of the priciest real estate markets in Australia.

This is now Australia's third most expensive city

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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Nadal downs Raonic to enter semi-finals

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Trump could reopen CIA 'black site' prisons

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Usain Bolt stripped of Olympic medal

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2017 Australian of the Year: Alan Mackay-Sim

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

January 26th 2017 in Sydney

18 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.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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The business rules of attraction

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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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

Food and Wine
Canberra's best coffees. Autolyse
Filed: Friday, 25 October 2013 5:41:40 pm
Photo by Rohan Thomson, The ...

Autolyse Cafe and Bakery closed down after million dollar debt revealed

Rock band Hands Like Houses will be playing at the 'Australia day in the Capital' concert on Thursday. From left, band ...

Australia Day in the Capital concert: All you need to know

The Australia Day fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin will start at 9pm.

Where to celebrate Australia Day 2017 in Canberra

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

What’s more Aussie than prawns on the barbie.

Buried prawns with salt and herbs

Adam Liaw

When it comes to pizza, there's nothing better than homemade.

Rocket and prosciutto summer pizza

Neil Perry

Luxury pick: For something top-shelf, bust out some succulent beef.

Get to the grill: Top meat cuts for the barbecue

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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

Venus Williams celebrates her victory. CoCo Vandeweghe vs Venus Williams during the women's semifinals at the Rod Laver ...

Venus Williams powers into Australian Open final

29 mins ago

Serena Williams

Australian Open 2017: Serena joins Venus in women's final

Live

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: David Warner of Australia celebrates after reaching 100 runs during game five of the ...

Live - fifth ODI: Warner ton has record score in sights for Aussies

Live

The king of clay is back, defeating Milos Raonic in three sets in Wednesday nights quarter-final.

Nadal and Federer on collision course for deja-vu clash

Women's Modern Pentathlon Gold medalist Chloe Esposito.

Rio golden girls can inspire a generation: Esposito

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni said her victory made the bad things in her life "OK".

'This has truly made my life': Lucic-Baroni

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The Australian of the Year finalist still inspiring the Raiders

Kyle Godwin will play for the Brumbies at the Brisbane 10s.

Godwin says Larkham still the man for Brisbane 10s