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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has urged President Donald Trump to remain engaged in the region.

Bishop pushes back against Trump immigration ban

EXCLUSIVE
1 hr ago

Alexandre Duval, journalist with Radio Canada Quebec, tweeted this photo as police arrived at the city's mosque after ...

Five dead after 'terrorist attack on Muslims' at Canada mosque

4 mins ago

Treasurer Scott Morrison says Australia must confront the "air of unreality" about its budget challenge.

How Labor accidentally helped Treasurer get his way on tax cuts

EXCLUSIVE
1 hr ago

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Call for Wesfarmers to ditch struggling department store

Chief Justice Susan Kiefel at a reception after being sworn in as Chief Justice of the High Court in Canberra on Monday.

Girl who left school at age 14 becomes Australia's top judge

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Roger Federer en route to victory.

'It's cheating, it's being allowed': Federer under fire after rare move

Assumptions made about Trump were deeply misguided

COMMENT

'It absolutely tears you apart': How Isabel was forced out of school

'It's not my job': PM won't condemn Trump Muslim ban

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'Exceptional' heat shows little sign of easing grip on Sydney

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Emergency workers attend to students at Heathcote High

Tree branch falls on girls during school lunch break

BREAKING
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Third umpire's call ends gripping Aussie innings

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1 min ago

Emma Watson said the account was set up for the sole purpose of "protecting her anonymity and safety".

Emma Watson blew her chance at awards with list of demands

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The best moment of the Open, according to man behind the lens

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Emirates has been forced to change its rosters for pilots and crew as a result of US President Donald Trump's ...

Airline caught off guard by Trump order as crew pulled from flights

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Heatwaves explained

Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner dance at the Freedom Ball.

Ivanka Trump roasted over poorly-timed 'date night' photo

"The main difference I have noticed is that everyone will meet you for a coffee in Sydney and Melbourne even if they ...

'Dance before deal': Australian office rituals surprise expats

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his semifinal against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Australian Open tennis ...

Seven v Ten in TV ratings: 2.6m viewers can't be wrong

Nicole Kidman arrives at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. ...

The best looks from the SAG Awards red carpet

1 hr ago

Part of the former Botany Bay Council's vehicle fleet that will have to be replaced.

Sydney council's vehicle fleet is held together with gaffer tape

Jacob Saulwick

The chart that shows what happens when our jails are full

$100,000 for eight letters: Forking out for a piece of Sydney history

The Catherine Hamlin at Balmain shipyard.

The problem with Sydney's new ferries

Matt O'Sullivan

Land at West Appin to Sydney's south-west, ear-marked for future housing development.

The 'missing link' in Sydney's new land release

New NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian's state budget has been boosted by $9 billion in transfer duty in 2015-16.

Stamp duty jackpot will only make things more difficult for Berejiklian

Matt Wade

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Luke Foley Leader of the ALP oppersition in the Parliament of NSW gives a press ...

New counter terrorism role 'against the public interest'

Endah Cakrawati, 30, was killed in a plane crash on the Swan River on Australia Day.

Couple posted video from inside cockpit just before fatal crash

Heather McNeill

Angelo Gargasoulas is recovering in hospital after his brother allegedly stabbed him the morning of January 20.

'Stay strong': Brother of accused Bourke St killer speaks out

The federal government's child support payment system is emerging as the scene of the latest Commonwealth tech wreck.

Child support system the latest govt tech-wreck

Noel Towell

Kia Pajouhesh, managing director of dentistry Smile Solutions. Photo: Arsineh Houspian

'Greedy': Dentist sues patient over scathing online review

VIC

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says: "There are some issues where silence will be interpreted as agreement".

Trump immigration ban appalling, says Shorten

Michael Koziol
8 mins ago

How the Tax Commissioner was leant on to deliver big tax cuts

EXCLUSIVE
Peter Martin
1 hr ago

Turnbull refuses to condemn Trump's US immigration ban

David Wroe
1 min ago

Chief Justice Susan Kiefel at a reception after being sworn in as Chief Justice of the High Court in Canberra on Monday.

Kiefel sworn in as first female Chief Justice of the High Court

Stephanie Peatling
1 hr ago

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has urged President Donald Trump to remain engaged in the region.

Bishop to ask Trump to exempt Australians from immigration ban

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe
1 hr ago

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Turnbull's soft-shoe shuffle around Trump is either clever or craven

COMMENT
Mark Kenny

US President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday morning.

What Trump told Turnbull about the Nauru and Manus refugee deal

A demonstrator wearing a mask in the likeness of US President Donald Trump protests against his executive order in Los ...

Trump's Muslim ban a 'self-inflicted wound in fight against terrorism'

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Alexandre Duval, journalist with Radio Canada Quebec, tweeted this photo as police arrived at the city's mosque after ...

Shooting at mosque in Canada

4 mins ago

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Mosul in 2014.

Jihadist groups hail Trump's travel ban as a victory

Joby Warrick

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country would welcome those fleeing war and persecution.

Global backlash grows against Trump's immigration order

Jess and Matt's Sydney to Me beautifully reflects up the soul of the city right now.

The soulless video that sums up Sydney today

COMMENT
Andrew P Street

The dangers of smoking while pregnant are well-known.

Sugar is as bad as smoking for pregnant women

COMMENT

President Donald Trump has announced a ban on immigration from seven majority Muslim nations.

I found myself agreeing with Iran for the first time, thanks to Trump

COMMENT
Nassim Khadem

Mining companies have China to thank for a big rebound.

Miners may be smiling, but gloomy days lay ahead for banks

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight
38 mins ago

Investors will look for reasons to keep the rally going.

Markets Live: ASX gets Trump wobbles

Live
Jens Meyer
22 mins ago

Workers rip out shop fittings at Greensborough Plaza Nando's

Nando's stares down revolt as franchisees fold over pressures

18 mins ago

"The Target business has regularly disappointed investors but throwing more money at it may not be the answer," Kimber ...

Wesfarmers urged to sell Target, boost Bunnings

Oz Minerals hit by downgrade after share price surge

1 hr ago

Boss convicted for fake news about financial backing

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17 mins ago

Boarding houses at 225A and 225B Bridge Road, Glebe are up for sale.

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Antique glass house in West Virginia.

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Feng shui is the ancient Chinese practice of living in harmony with the environment.

Feng shui hacks to bring good chi into your home

The endless investing in household gadgets doesn't always make life easier.

Home products that aren't worth your money

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3pm is the office witching hour.

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Dennis Reddy is working on clearing a $6000 debt on his credit card.

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John Collett

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Childcare is expensive, but not working costs more

Georgina Dent

How a local small business managed to sign an Australian Open champion

Being a director has huge responsibilities attached.

You could be needlessly risking your family finances

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Federer wins 18th Grand Slam title

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Widespread criticism for Trump's immigration crackdown

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Last moments of Perth plane crash

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Federer jumps for joy after Open win

Australian Open 2017 gallery for article by Michael Koziol. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Photographer Alex Ellinghausen captures the excitement at the Australian Open 2017

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Meghan Markle opens up about racial abuse online

Mary Ward

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Mahershala Ali accepts the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role for Moonlight at the ...

'I'm a Muslim': Moonlight actor's SAG awards speech hits home

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<i>The X-Factor</i> featuring (from left) American singer Adam Lambert, rapper Iggy Azalea and Guy Sebastian, has been ...

Another talent show joins the scrap heap with X Factor's demise

ANALYSIS
Michael Lallo

The wrong Emma? Instead of Emma Stone it could have been Emma Watson starring in the hit La La Land

Emma Watson blew a chance for La La Land fame and awards

Bernard Zuel

Roger Federer celebrates after beating Rafael Nadal.

TV Ratings: Skydiving celebrities no match for the mighty tennis

Nathanael Cooper

Tom Arnold became a fan of I'm A Celebrity .... Get Me Out of Here ahead of entering the jungle himself.

Tom Arnold chooses jungle over Trump's United States

Ebony Bowden

Retired Magpie Dane Swan enters the jungle.

Look who is going into the jungle: I'm A Celebrity lineup reveal

Ebony Bowden

Actor Ben Mendelsohn awarded at the 2017 G'Day USA Black Tie Gala at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, California.

G'Day USA honours Hollywood's man of the moment

Michael Idato

Rainbow Serpent Festival.

Rainbow Serpent dance reveller dies

Brendan Wrigley

Prize Fighter.

Hits and misses: how this year's Sydney Festival shaped up

SMH reviewers

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Peter McCallum

Dori Freeman has the voice and the songs, now she needs to set them free on stage

Small room show needs a bigger presence

Bernard Zuel

Nicole Kidman arrives at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. ...

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Amy Croffey
48 mins ago

Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner dance at the Freedom Ball.

Ivanka Trump roasted over poorly-timed 'date night' photo

Arielle De Bono

President Donald Trump with first lady Melania Trump and Major General Bradley Becker review troops in Washington.

We should be careful about throwing Melania under the bus

COMMENT
Naomi Chainey

Siera Bearchell who is competing as Miss Canada has used social media as a platform to encourage body diversity.

Miss Canada slams body shamers after being labelled 'larger'

Nicole Economos

The idea that "good" women should be totally fulfilled by caring for their children is not uncommon.

When people ask 'aren't your children enough?'

COMMENT
Kasey Edwards

FILE - In this May 16, 2016 file photo, Kim Kardashian West attends the 20th Annual Webby Awards in New York. Kardashian ...

Kim Kardashian joins celebs criticising Trump's 'Muslim ban'

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How to build a work wardrobe with just five basics

Melissa Singer

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop (L) and actress Nicole Kidman attend the 2017 G'Day Black Tie Gala at ...

Bishop, Kidman say G'Day USA at black tie event

Being overdue can be a problem.

Can an overdue pregnancy raise the risk of stillbirth?

Paula Goodyer

Bare your soul.

Kick off your shoes: the benefits of going barefoot

Lindy Alexander

Happy... or naive?

The downside of happiness at work

Rex Huppke

Pete Evans' paleo zucchini prawn pesto noodles?

Introduce paleo to your palate with this week's low-carb Meal Planner

Most people need to eat more fruit.

Three things to do right now to reclaim your health

Comment
Barbara Quinn

Eastside Grill: a New York grill with a Japanese twist.

Chippendale's Eastside Grill a New York grill with a Japanese twist

Scott Bolles

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Pregnant Natalie Portman bares bump for Vanity Fair

The dangerous salt and ice challenge has resurfaced.

'Like severe frost bite': latest viral challenge hurting kids

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Cathay crew know how to handle awkward moments.

Flight test: Cathay Pacific crew handles awkward moment perfectly

Katrina Lobley

Emirates has been forced to change its rosters for pilots and crew as a result of US President Donald Trump's ...

Emirates changes pilots, crew for US flights after Trump order

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The spectacular cruise even non-cruisers sign up for

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How the camera sees toppings on a pizza.

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When it comes to social media, Generation X can't look away.

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Twitter said its disclosures were the first time the company had been allowed to publicly reveal the secretive orders.

Twitter reveals breadth of FBI account data requests

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CSIRO: most mobile VPNs are not secure

Gizmodo

LoL OPL 2017

League of Legends OPL week 2 recap

2017 Lamborghini Aventador S.

Four-wheel-steering set to be 'a commodity'

David McCowen

2017 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline.

New 'sporty' Skoda SUV revealed

Dom Tripolone

The 2014 Toyota FT-1 concept hints at the long-awaited Supra replacement.

New Toyota Supra set for 2017 debut: report

Drive Staff

Kia Carnival Platinum reigns supreme when hauling around a large family.

Which large family-hauler should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

2017 Lamborghini Aventador S.

We drive the wildest supercar in the world

David McCowen

The Ford Mustang received a two-star crash test rating.

Two-stars: Ford Mustang's shock crash test result

David McCowen

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates with fans in Margaret Court Arena as he holds ...

Will Australia's favourite sportsman be back?

Timothy Boyle

Matt Giteau is set to leave Toulon.

Matt Giteau to leave Toulon

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 30: Travis Head of Australia bats during the first One Day International game between ...

Australia lose thriller against New Zealand as Stoinis stars

Live
Jamie Marcuson
1 min ago

From then left: Sam McClure, Tim Watson, Garry Lyon and Hamish McLachlan. Image: Supplied From then left: Sam McClure, ...

'The most humbling process of my life': ex-Footy Show star

Roger Federer celebrates his victory

The $19,000 round trip to watch Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Ben Rothenberg

FFA Chairman Steven Lowy,

A-League clubs dirty over FFA's FIFA visit

Emma Kemp

Shane Mumford is out for a month.

GWS star out for a month with elbow injury

Embarrassing: The gold-medal winning Pearls will be forced to play on a training pitch for some of their games at the ...

ARU promises 'better balance' after women's gaffe

Georgina Robinson

England's Joe Root bats during their second Twenty20 international cricket match against India at Vidarbha cricket ...

England rage at Indian umpire

Jonathan Liew

Rare occurrence: The Australians celebrate their series win in India in 2004.

Gilchrist's advice on how to handle seven weeks in India

Andrew Wu

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Sixers import the accidental hero of WBBL win

James Buckley

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