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

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

COMMENT

Tim Nicholls arrives for the party room vote where he was elected leader.

Tim Nicholls 'not to blame' for LNP defections

24 mins ago

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

Barack Obama breaks silence to encourage protests

The state government has created a new prisoner designation.

$200 million jail expansion to create 170 jobs, 164 cells

Felicity Caldwell

Tully is expecting flash flooding after a huge downpour this morning.

Flash flood warning after almost 100mm of rain falls in an hour

1 hr ago

Checking email constantly can have a negative impact on an individual's input at work.

The out-of-office trick that will clear your email backlog

COMMENT
1 hr ago

Australia's biggest tax break might not be what you think

12 subtle signs that your coworkers hate you

Aine Cain
35 mins ago

Fourth LNP member jumps to One Nation

Rachel Clun

'Hottest places in hell': Former US ambassador attacks Trump

Australian dual-nationals exempt from US immigration ban: PM

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

Children ran from home where bodies were found

Jorge Branco

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

Big mouth, no bum: Our oldest human ancestor was really weird

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

Wait a sec... who is Kris Smith and why is he on our tellies?

Peter Capaldi is stepping down as The Doctor.

Hunt on for new Doctor Who as Peter Capaldi quits

43 mins ago

The wrong Emma? Instead of Emma Stone it could have been Emma Watson starring in the hit <i>La La Land</i>.

Watson blew her chance with list of La La Land demands

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Corby loses friendship and bar

Your Home, textured tiles, Beaumont Tiles

Trendy renovations make your house look dated

Too many men pretend they don't have family responsibilities while at work.

Men's work-life balance out of kilter

Acting US attorney general Sally Q Yates fired by ...

12:40PM

Company profit season tipped to be best since GFC

12:28PM

Tim Nicholls 'not to blame' for LNP defections

12:20PM

Queensland women were paid thousands of dollars to marry Indian men for visa purposes, a court has been told.

Women were paid to marry Indian men: court

Laws to ban offensive slogans on vehicles don't silence critics

Felicity Caldwell

Fresh charges against Street Swags founder Jean Madden

Sarah Motherwell

An artists' impression of the proposed 19-storey Jardino tower at Brisbane's Kangaroo Point.

Leaning tower of Brisbane seeks council approval

Cameron Atfield

aircraft. the tails of jet planes as they sit on the apron at brisbane international airport. fri 3 feb 06 afr pix ...

Queensland's overseas tourists: Where they came from in 2016

Tony Moore

TechnologyOne chief executive Adrian Di Marco has blasted Brisbane City Council over its handling of a $50 million IT ...

IT contractor hits back at 'disappointing' council

Cameron Atfield

The government says it is working towards fulfilling its election promise to establish an independent body to gather ...

Queensland government 'working on' crime statistics body

The truck was engulfed in flames following the crash.

Traffic backed up 12km after fiery truck crash on M1

NSW

An artists' impression of the proposed 19-storey Jardino tower at Brisbane's Kangaroo Point.

Leaning tower of Brisbane seeks council approval

Ron Medich arrives at King Street Supreme Court on Monday to face trial.

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

NSW

The shirtless youths on the roof of the Wacol detention centre.

Youths on roof as detention centre worker hurt

43 mins ago

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

BREAKING
5 mins ago

Olga Irisova, senior editor at Intersection Project.

How the West is blind to Russian propaganda today

ANALYSIS
Chris Zappone

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

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

Orange you glad US President Donald Trump has caught up with the Australian government's border program?

Trump shuts down borders and Turnbull sits right on the fence

COMMENT
John Birmingham

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Abbott of the jungle set for another swing

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

The past month has buried a lot of illusions about top ASX stocks.

Before you die, take a look at your life insurance policy

Alison and Jillian Barrett

Low cost competitors have hit Virtus hard.

Low-priced IVF competition sends Virtus shares tumbling

1 hr ago

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Markets Live: Speed bump for Trump rally

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Jens Meyer
1 hr ago

If your colleagues don't say "Good morning" when you arrive or "Have a great night" on their way out, then they may be ...

12 subtle signs that your coworkers hate you

35 mins ago

Peter Gregg is accused of falsifying documents when working for Leighton Holdings in relation to payments worth $15 million.

Ex-Leighton exec in court over payments

1 hr ago

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

Aurizon flags $321m earnings hit

Fortescue on track to meet full-year guidance

1 hr ago

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

"An extraordinary, one-off property": 3/32 Kirkland Avenue, Coorparoo.

'Nothing else like it': Historic Brisbane penthouse for sale

Green is often underestimated as an interior colour choice.

How to style your home with Pantone's Colour of the Year – Greenery

Looking from the deck of the standalone pool house or 'Airbnb' flat 9 Cyril Street, Camp Hill.

See you later granny, we've got an 'Airbnb flat' now

Boost your home's value with these quick DIY projects.

How to increase the value of your home in one weekend

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Welcome to the strangest town in Australia: Coober Pedy.

Aliens, spaceships: Welcome to Australia's most peculiar town

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

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

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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Bodies found in Gold Coast house

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Corby loses friendship and bar

13 mins ago

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Cross River Rail 'ready to go'

1 hr ago

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KKK meeting disruption

Federal Politics
1 hr ago

A hippopotamus dives in its pool at the zoo in Berlin, Germany.

World of Photos

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

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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One person makes all the difference for foster kids

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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

Peter Capaldi is stepping down as The Doctor.

The Doctor is out: Peter Capaldi to quit Doctor Who

Nathanael Cooper
43 mins 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
17 mins 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

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

Another talent show joins scrap heap as X Factor is axed

ANALYSIS
Michael Lallo

The wrong Emma? Instead of Emma Stone it could have been Emma Watson starring in the hit <i>La La Land</i>.

Emma Watson blew 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

The story of Wally Lewis as a rising football star features in <i>Home Ground: The State of Origin Musical</i>.

State of Origin musical aims to bring footy fans to the theatre

Rachel Clun

Nick Cave plays the Brisbane Riverstage on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

Nick Cave gets the blues over Brisbane's 'f...ing absurd' curfew

Jorge Branco

Yuki Taniguchi performs a Butoh dance.

Brisbane crowing with Asian events in Year of the Rooster

Cameron Atfield

NSW Minister for Women Tanya Davies

The new NSW Minister for Women is 'personally pro-life'. That's not good enough

COMMENT
Jenny Noyes
47 mins ago

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

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

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

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?

Big brother Bobby re-introducing his little sister, Florence.

'Mum and Dad ****ed up': when your baby has the wrong name

One teacher made her class had a very special - and unique - back to school welcome.

Aussie teacher nails it on first day of school

The dangerous salt and ice challenge has resurfaced.

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

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
1 hr 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

Volkswagen Group is now the highest selling car manufacturer in the world.

Which is the world's largest car maker?

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

Pulling on the boots: Lote Tuqiri.

Tuqiri named as Waratahs marquee player for Brisbane Tens

Tom Decent
1 hr ago

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

Leaner Jarryd Hayne not the finished product

Phil Lutton

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

Shield cricketers ready to 'duke' it out ahead of 2019 Ashes tour

Jon Pierik

Former player Andy Woodward revealed in November he had been abused as a boy by a youth team coach at Crewe Alexandra.

EPL clubs caught up in UK abuse scandal

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Brady desperate to put Deflategate to bed

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

Calamitous run out ends stunning Stoinis-led comeback

1 hr ago

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

It's not just Kyrgios and Tomic who could learn from Federer and Nadal

Andrew Webster

Aaron Mooy's goal is promotion with Huddersfield.

Mooy attracts $11m offer to leave City: report