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Steve Bannon, chief strategist for Trump has been named a permanent member of the NSC.

Trump error should send shivers down spine of all of us

ANALYSIS

US President Donald Trump speaks.

Are we stuck with him?Four ways Americans can get rid of Trump

COMMENT
1 hr ago

The eastern suburbs have led the way in auction clearances.

Woman charged over alleged Rose Bay apartment rental scam

Email

The out-of-office reply that will change your email for the better

COMMENT
18 mins ago

SMH News. Story by, Kate McClymont. Ron Medich arrives at King Street Supreme Court, on trial for the murder of Michael ...

Key witness tried to extort millions from murder accused: court

6 mins ago

Former President Barack Obama hugs supporters as he prepares to depart Andrews Air Force base.

Obama breaks silence to back Trump protests

Lateline returns to ABC without regular hosts Jones and Alberici

59 mins ago

Australian dual-nationals exempt from US immigration ban: PM

Sydney Trump debate shut down by men in Ku Klux Klan hoods

'Hottest places in hell': Ex-US ambassador to Australia attacks Trump

New player enters Sydney's crowded real estate market

Can they get rid of him?

Trump's mess is a once-in-a-century opportunity for Australia

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Nicole Kidman at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles this week.

'Too cold, can't act': It's time to accept the truth on Nicole Kidman

COMMENT
1 hr ago

Peter Capaldi is stepping down as The Doctor.

Hunt on for new Doctor Who as Peter Capaldi quits

1 hr ago

She has given little indication of how much she intends to embrace the life of a public figure.

Where's Melania? A quiet start for a reluctant first lady

Todd Sampson stepped down from his role as chief executive at Leo Burnett in 2015.

'My job is done': Todd Sampson passes on the baton

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Aussie student banned from the US

Eating breakfast is one of four easy habits that may prevent middle-age spread.

Four simple habits to prevent middle-age spread

Shadi Sherafat works for a mechanical engineering consultancy firm in Chicago.

Australian woman trapped by stroke of Trump's pen

nuts

This is how much protein you should eat at every meal

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

Emma Watson blew her chance at awards with list of demands

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull: why isn't he setting a better example?

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull: why isn't he setting a better example?

Our society is fraying. The damage starts at the top

Ross Gittins
30 mins ago

Opera House management have been criticised for violating the vision of the building's architect Jorn Utzon.

Utzon vision undermined: Opera House building plans condemned

Andrew Taylor
44 mins ago

No, she doesn't want your carrots, Ashton.

Ashton Kutcher should have shown 'support' for Natalie Portman with his wallet

Clementine Ford
23 mins ago

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A truck erupted in flames following the crash.

Fiery truck crash to keep motorway closed until 3pm

1 hr ago

Mehajer left red-faced in court over $25,500 unpaid cleaning bill

McGurk killed after 'making a fool' of developer: court

Joggers in Queens Park.

Sydney Now: 'Not too late' to halt council mergers

James Robertson

Infants may have received an ineffective dose at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital

Newborns given potentially ineffective vaccine

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

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian with National Deputy Premier John Barilaro at NSW Government House for the swearing in of ...

New blood drops average age of cabinet four years

Esther Han

Shane Moore was advised by Centrelink staff that his long service leave payments did not apply. Now two years on they ...

Shane was told he didn't need to worry, then came the letter

ACT

Police investigate the suspicious death of a man and a woman at a home on Matas Drive, Pimpama, on the Gold Coast.

Police find bodies of man and woman on Gold Coast

QLD

Mandurah Liberal candidate David Forbes may have some tough questions to answer over his tweets.

Liberal candidate in hot water over 'Office Nazi' tweet

WA

Emergency services at the scene in Craigieburn.

Driveway tragedy: Children in car that rolled over mother

VIC

Prime Minister Julia Gillard announces the September 14 election date at the National Press Club of Australia on 30 ...

Beware, Malcolm: seven times Press Club speeches backfired

Adam Gartrell

Turnbull claims deal with Trump on Australian dual-nationals

Tom McIlroy

Shorten warns Australia could become 'unskilled enclave'

James Massola

Treasurer Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Cutting company tax won't drive investment: Australia Institute

EXCLUSIVE

Two men dressed in white hoods and white linen interrupted the Young Liberal council meeting in Sydney.

Young Libs meeting shut down by men in Ku Klux Klan hoods

Former US ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich is concerned about America's reputation.

'Hottest places in hell' for neutral: Former US Ambassador unleashes

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Minister for Immigration Peter Dutton at a press conference in Canberra on Monday.

Refugee deal brings silence from PM on Trump's travel ban

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

US President Donald Trump speaks.

US attorney general: Justice Department won't defend refugee ban

1 hr ago

Olga Irisova, senior editor at Intersection Project.

How the West is blind to Russian propaganda today

ANALYSIS
Chris Zappone
41 mins ago

An Iranian missile that state media says is a Sejil 2 surface-to-surface missile in front of a banner with a picture of ...

Iran accused of testing ballistic missile

Idrees Ali
1 hr ago

Steve Bannon, chief strategist for Trump has been named a permanent member of the NSC.

The danger of Steve Bannon on the National Security Council

ANALYSIS

Malcolm Turnbull: peace for our time.

Our government is too cowardly to stand up to fascism

COMMENT
Andrew P Street
1 min ago

President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull in the Oval Office of the ...

Trump's folly is a once-in-a-century chance for Australia

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

"Conscientious objectors" – from celebrants to cake bakers – want the right to refuse to provide their services to ...

Why businesses should be allowed to boycott gay weddings

COMMENT
Joel Meares

Low cost competitors have hit Virtus hard.

Low-priced IVF competition sends Virtus shares tumbling

59 mins ago

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Markets Live: Speed bump for Trump rally

Live
Jens Meyer
23 mins ago

Overnight, Wall Street suffered its heaviest falls since election day.

Wall St falls as 'reckless' Trump turns into stockmarket villain

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18: Aurizon chairman Tim Poole speaking at the Aurizon AGM on October 18, 2016 in ...

Aurizon flags $321m earnings hit

49 mins ago

$6.6m for 30 seconds: Super Bowl not just football

Banned asbestos is slipping through Australia's borders

The world simply can't get enough of Australia

COMMENT
Clancy Yeates

Summer reading heats up with CBA director Harrison Young

Colin Kruger, CBD

Pablo Picasso's final home was listed for $US200 million (about $265 million).

Buyer finally found for Picasso's $265 million mansion

Top-performing agent Ben Collier, formerly of McGrath Estate Agents, will join The Agency as a partner.

McGrath exodus leads to creation of disruptive new agency

Tips and tricks so easy you can do them with a hangover.

Tips and tricks to make cleaning up after a party much easier

8 mins ago

An influx of cashed-up newcomers to regional communities for lifestyle reasons is one factor pushing up property prices.

Cashed-up newcomers making regional Australia unaffordable

The Seventh Room in Sweden.

Architects build luxury cabin high up in the trees in Sweden

The Loakes that changed one writer's outlook on footwear forever.

Are expensive shoes worth it? Here's why I changed my mind

Men's Shoes
1 hr ago

Break the monotony of looking good by taking some sartorial risks.

Eight simple fashion hacks to update your style in a flash

Men's Style

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

Zero-interest balance transfer cards can have sting

John Collett

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Childcare is expensive, but not working costs more

Georgina Dent

Can they get rid of him?

Aussie entrepreneurs hit by Trump travel ban

52 mins ago

If you can't remember the last good day you've had at work, it might be time to seriously consider quitting.

A super change that helps small business

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Goldman opposes Trump travel ban

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Trailer: My Kitchen Rules: Meet Tyson

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Trailer: Bride & Prejudice

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Violence has no place in Canada Trudeau

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

Photographer Alex Ellinghausen captures the excitement at the Australian Open 2017

Sherlock

Brand new season of Sherlock now streaming, Only on Stan.

Stan - Billions

Binge every episode of Billions before the brand new season - 20th Feb

Meghan Markle opens up about racial abuse online

Mary Ward

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Hit the road and escape the city

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Lateline will return, but without regular hosts Emma Alberici and Tony Jones.

Lateline is back, but where are Tony and Emma?

Karl Quinn
59 mins ago

Peter Capaldi is stepping down as The Doctor.

The Doctor is out: Peter Capaldi to quit Dr Who

Nathanael Cooper
1 hr ago

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

Time for the haters to reassess: Nicole Kidman really can act

COMMENT
Garry Maddox
1 hr ago

Chris and Grant, the gay couple on Seven's reality series Bride & Prejudice.

Bride & Prejudice and fear and loathing

COMMENT
Karl Quinn

Kris Smith, the newest <i>I'm a Celebrity</i> arrival.

Wait, why is Kris Smith on our telly?

Michael Lallo
1 hr ago

'Angry, angry man': Contestant Tyson is shaping up to be a villain on this year's season of My Kitchen Rules.

MKR villain Tyson shocks while Kyle and Bek go in for the kiss

Michael Lallo

Mahershala Ali accepts the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role for <i>Moonlight</i> ...

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

Michael Idato

Madness: George Miller.

George Miller lashes 'surreal and nuts' Muslim ban

Garry Maddox

Angelo Moore

What we always knew - Bowie is a very tough act to follow

Bernard Zuel

Prize Fighter.

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

SMH reviewers

concert images of Nigel Kennedy's concert in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Friday 27 January Nigel Kennedy ...

Has classical music's original rebel still got what it takes?

Peter McCallum

In the past two months Lauren Duca has gone from a relatively obscure freelance journalist to a national newsmaker

How Lauren Duca went from freelancer to national newsmaker

Rachel Dodes

Evan Rachel Wood (R) and Zach Villa of Rebel and a Basketcase attend The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The ...

Evan Rachel Wood engaged to musician boyfriend Zach Villa

Maria Puente

Ariane Beeston prepares for her nude experience at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Going nude at the art gallery is something I'll never forget

Ariane Beeston

The Hadid sisters at the #NoBanNoWall protest in NYC.

Gigi and Bella Hadid join NYC demonstrators

She has given little indication of how much she intends to embrace the life of a public figure.

Where's Melania? A quiet start for a reluctant first lady

Krissah Thompson

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 29: Actor Simon Helberg (L) and Jocelyn Towne attend the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild ...

Sequins, metallics and ... political statements on SAGs red carpet

Amy Croffey

The Shane Warne foundation closed last year after it was revealed it was only donating 16 per cent of its income.

Celebrity charities just compete with all other charities – so why start one?

Margaret Faulkner and Cathy Nguyen

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

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

Arielle De Bono

Eating breakfast is one of four easy habits that may prevent middle-age spread.

Four simple habits to prevent middle-age spread

Sarah Berry

Can you stop at a little?

The eating disorder more common than anorexia, bulimia

Evelyn Lewin

Turning our attention to our mind can improve our physical performance.

To get more out of your body, it may help to focus on your mind

Fred Bowen

Mix it up: a healthy lunchbox will include a mix of low-GI carbs, protein and healthy fats.

Healthy school lunches that your children will actually eat

Kylie Kwong's stir-fried Hokkien noodles with chicken, chilli and coriander.

Kylie Kwong's Hokkien noodles with chicken, chilli and coriander

Do you really want to reduce the fat content of cake?

How can I reduce the amount of fat in a cake?

natalie portman

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

girl

No, I won't miss my kids when they go back to school - here's why

Park Guell in Barcelona is one of the city's most popular attractions.

Barcelona reveals new law to keep tourists away

Hazel Plush

Exorbitant mini bar prices are one reason people are turning away from hotels.

The reason why I won't stay in hotels any more

Ben Groundwater

The US already has many barriers and checks before people can enter.

Getting into the US is already really difficult for travellers

RON NIXON
21 mins ago

pac-man

Japan's 'Father of Pac-man' dies at 91

Tim Biggs

An artist's impression of Saccorhytus, based on fossil finds.

Oldest human ancestor was really weird

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

How the camera sees toppings on a pizza.

Camera makes pizza quality check a snap

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

Gen X biggest social media addicts

Whether you’re a revhead or not, the Huracan is a joy to drive.

Lamborghini set to smash Nurburgring record

David McCowen

Honda's current hydrogen-powered FCV, which is on sale in limited overseas markets.

GM and Honda to build joint fuel cell system

Dom Tripolone

Mercedes-Benz Project One.

Is this Mercedes' F1-powered hypercar?

Drive Staff

Audi has etched 'Audi Sport' into the side panels of the R8.

Audi now offers 'tattoos' for your car

Dom Tripolone

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

She Says, He Says: Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d

Daniela Intili and David McCowen

2017 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline.

New 'sporty' Skoda SUV revealed

Dom Tripolone

Pulling on the boots: Lote Tuqiri.

Tuqiri named as Waratahs marquee player for Brisbane Tens

Tom Decent
25 mins ago

Fitter: Jarryd Hayne plans to be in top form for the start of the new season.

Leaner Jarryd Hayne not the finished product as star fullback lines up

Phil Lutton

Great players, great men: Rafael Nadal congratulates Roger Federer on his Australian Open triumph.

It's not just Kyrgios and Tomic who could learn something from pair

Andrew Webster

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Aaron Mooy of Huddersfield Town during the Sky Bet Championship match between ...

Socceroos star Aaron Mooy attracts $11m offer to leave City: report

1 hr ago

Garry Lyon: Back at work but admits he is not over his depression and is looking for warning signs.

Former AFL champion Garry Lyon opens up about depression battle

Ronny Lerner
1 hr ago

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 30: Marcus Stoinis of Australia makes a run as Lockie Ferguson of New Zealand looks on ...

Stoinis-led comeback ended by third umpire

9 mins ago

Australia's star winger Ellia Green says the Sydney Sevens snub of the Olympic champions would be ''extra motivation''.

'Get us off the back fields': Sevens coach

Georgina Robinson

Successful tenure to date: England coach Eddie Jones.

Former Lions coach likens Jones to Trump

If the cap fits: Nic Maddinson says he didn't feel out of place in Test cricket.

I haven't thought about Test cricket since axing: Maddinson

James Buckley

Mitchell Johnson was sensational for the Perth Scorchers in the BBL finals.

Mitchell Johnson could make shock comeback

Kim Hagdorn

In the spotlight: The Dukes cricket ball will be used in Sheffield Shield matches.

Shield cricketers ready to 'duke' it out

Jon Pierik

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