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Donald Trump said he felt betrayed by Sally Yates.

Trump backtracks over Australia refugee deal

1 hr ago

Amirah Droudis, pictured at the Downing Centre in December 2014, is to spend at least 33 years in jail for murdering Man ...

Lindt gunman's partner jailed for 33 years

BREAKING
58 mins ago

David Archibald speaks at a rally in Perth in 2011.

'Too lazy to attract a mate': Single mother responds to judgment

COMMENT
44 mins ago

Main contender: Tommy Berry wins the TJ Smith on Chautauqua.

Sydney to steal Melbourne's crown with $10 million horse race

BREAKING
24 mins ago

When it comes to property, Hobart is the cheapest capital city in Australia.

Hobart steals the property crown from Sydney

1 hr ago

Judge Neil Gorsuch stands with his wife Louise as US President Donald Trump announces him as his pick for the Supreme Court.

'As good as it gets': Trump nominates Supreme Court judge

BREAKING
11 mins ago

Donations talk explains why the PM was fuming on election night

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny
1 hr ago

'I was so happy': Not everyone is angry about the immigration ban

PM's multimillion-dollar Liberal donation to stay secret for now

17 mins ago

The Republicans' deal with the devil comes at too high a price

COMMENT

Prince Charles warns 'horrific lessons' from WWII being forgotten

The view from Paris is a lot more hawkish than what experts think on the ground.

'Not good enough': RBA governor floored by teen daughter's question

Affleck's standalone Batman film is due to hit cinemas at the end of 2018.

'I cannot do both jobs': Ben Affleck pulls out of Batman role

1 hr ago

The advertised price of an apartment on Campsie Street, Campsie was reduced to attract buyers, but it's still up ...

Sydney suburbs where apartment prices have actually fallen

Quick starter: Ben Barba.

NRL set to scupper Barba's return plans, as Brisbane debut looms

UPDATED
14 mins ago

The turmeric latte is part of a trend towards alternative medicine in food and drink.

Turmeric may not be a wonder spice after all

1 hr ago

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Snap to list shares on the NYSE

Chinese-born Canadian citizen Xiao Jianhua was reportedly abducted by Chinese police from the Hong Kong Four Seasons ...

The mystery of the missing Chinese billionaire

Maintaining a healthy exercise routine is essential to living a better quality life.

Getting fit in February? Follow these commandments

A vendor displays lychees at a fruit and vegetable market stall fruit and vegetable stall in Dharamsala, India, on ...

Fruit blamed as mystery of deadly outbreaks in India is solved

Down but not out: Ben Barba has made the right decision to confront his demons.

Why Barba's move to Toulon will be good for Cronulla

"The American president's word - the basis of global stability since 1945 - has already ceased to mean anything. It's noise."

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"The American president's word - the basis of global stability since 1945 - has already ceased to mean anything. It's noise."

Fake facts aside, it turns out Trump means what he says

COMMENT
Julie Szego
43 mins ago

After 34 years of quiet suffering, Maeve Marsden is ready to come out about the trials of her upbringing.

The dangers of growing up with lesbian parents

COMMENT
Maeve Marsden
1 hr ago

Researchers at Sydney universities reveal new technologies to detect UV levels and air contamination.

Sydney scientists invent patch that can prevent sunburn

Naomi Neilson

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Rents are rising across Sydney.

The Sydney suburbs with the fastest rising rents revealed

'Slap in the face': Premier's selection angers Liberals

'Deal with it': Sydney's smallest council's ultimatum to minister

Lisa Visentin

Sydney Now, January 5.

Sydney Now: What you need to know today

A deadly cluster of resistant staphylococcus bacteria.

Why Sydney Harbour could be a breeding ground for superbugs

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

'A pop and there's blood': wife's horrific discovery outside home

A man has been charged over the sexual assault.

Man charged over alleged break-in and sexual assault

Google has launched its Health Condition Cards in Australia.

Australia, Dr Google will see you now

Exclusive
Kate Aubusson
1 hr ago

It appears to have measured 3.4 on the Richter Scale.

'She's still shaking': 3.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Victoria

VIC

Teresa Bradford loved her cats, horses, and had a generally positive presence on Facebook.

Slain women's husband was freed on domestic violence charges

QLD

Apology to Wal King AO

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has shares in funds that invest in cigarette companies.

PM's donations delay is not just foolish, it's also unconscionable

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny
1 hr ago

Turnbull's multimillion donation to remain secret another year

Adam Gartrell
17 mins ago

Confusion as Trump appears to backtrack on Turnbull deal

1 hr ago

Wotif.com founder Graeme Wood donated $600,000 to the Greens last financial year.

Greens bank $3.9m in political donations

Tom McIlroy
41 mins ago

Former Save the Children worker Natasha Blucher was among those compensated by the Australian government.

Fired Nauru charity workers paid $1m compensation

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

PM warns of soaring electricity prices under Labor

Malcolm Turnbull.

Loophole will allow millions in election donations to stay secret

People attend a vigil in Montreal for victims of Sunday's shooting at a Quebec City mosque. Sign reads "let's unite ...

After mosque attack, Canadian Muslims point to anti-immigrant radio

A demonstration against Donald Trump's executive order on immigration at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

900 State Department officials sign dissent memo: source

1 hr ago

Rolf Harris before being jailed.

Rolf Harris accusers seeking money or fame, court hears

Nick Miller

Choi Kyung-jin, the widow of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo, cries at the start of the Philippine Senate probe ...

Police 'paid bounties' in Duterte's war on drugs: report

Lindsay Murdoch

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

Our society is fraying and the damage starts at the top

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

New NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes .

Time to ditch Gonski - and embrace Stokesy

COMMENT
Alan Stokes

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with small business leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in ...

How Trump's ban could change Muslim countries for the better

COMMENT
Hussain Nadim

There are often warning signs that your job is in danger.

Not invited to lunch? 13 signs you are about to get fired

27 mins ago

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Markets Live: Trump sinks US dollar

Live
Jens Meyer
1 hr ago

Chinese-born Canadian citizen Xiao Jianhua was reportedly abducted by Chinese police from the Hong Kong Four Seasons ...

The mystery of the missing Chinese billionaire

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Hobart steals property crown from Sydney, Melbourne

Clancy Yeates
1 hr ago

'Not good enough': The question that stumped the RBA chief

$16b spending spree: Buffett loads up after Trump win

Apple iPhone sales grow but tough times ahead

Trump casts big shadow over Future Fund

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

The advertised price of an apartment on Campsie Street, Campsie was reduced to attract buyers, but it's still up ...

Three spots where apartment prices have fallen in Sydney

Steve Williams lived in the same block of flats as his landlord. It was a big mistake.

'She was going through my bins': Moving in next to your landlord

Jeff and Denise Yeager are heading to Central America, the Far East and Eastern Europe in search of a new place to live ...

As promised, this couple is leaving US because of Trump

Get ready to be enlightened on all matters Feng Shui.

10 things buyers hate (according to a Feng Shui master)

Danny Katz

Treasurer Scott Morrison says the government is considering its plans for drawing down the Future Fund's $127.7 billion ...

Treasurer didn't need to go to London to learn about affordability

Maintaining a healthy exercise routine is essential to living a better quality life.

Getting fit in February? Follow these 10 commandments

Boot Camp

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

I spent $600 on new shoes. Here's why you should, too

Men's Shoes

You can start changing your life any day of the year.

New year, new me? Forget that!

Melissa Browne

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Life's simple pleasures will make you rich

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Otis and Sarah Frizzell used a crowdfunding strategist for their business.

Do you need a crowdfunding strategist?

The US government's top lawyer was fired by President Trump after instructing attorneys not to defend the country's new ...

Aussie entrepreneurs hit by Trump travel ban

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Prince Charles: Holocaust lessons being forgotten

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Rolf Harris an opportunistic groper, court hears

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Pakistan detains alleged mastermind of Mumbai attacks

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Snoopy up for sale

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

Meghan Markle opens up about racial abuse online

Mary Ward

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Millie Bobby Brown arrives at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, ...

How Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown became a phenomenon

30 mins ago

Watch out Ash, Kris Smith loves a good bangle.

Ash Pollard ups her bid for Kris Smith's heart on I'm A Celebrity

Aja Styles

Affleck's standalone Batman film is due to hit cinemas at the end of 2018.

Ben Affleck pulls out of directing Batman

Ebony Bowden
1 hr ago

The so-called psycho ex Emma of <i>Married at First Sight's</i> Jonathan is in fact a twin sister to his ex.

Married At First Sight 'ex' turns out to be double trouble

Staff writer

Paris Jackson will star in a TV music-drama <i>Star</i> alongside Lenny Kravitz, Gladys Knight and Naomi Campbell.

Paris Jackson makes acting debut in Lee Daniels' Star

Michael Lallo

Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) in </i>The Empire Strikes Back</I>.

Han Solo movie joke is the kind Star Wars diehards will get

Garry Maddox

<i>Lateline</i> will return, but without regular hosts Emma Alberici and Tony Jones.

Lateline is back, but where are Tony and Emma?

Karl Quinn

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

We'd forgotten how to protest: Ross Mueller with actor Justin Smith.

Here's the funny thing about George Brandis ... no, really

Elissa Blake

Lea Salonga will perform shows in Sydney and Melbourne in February.

Maybe you don't know the name - but what a voice!

Nathanael Cooper

Angelo Moore, bringing the vivid and the lurid to Celebrating David Bowie, at the Sydney Opera House

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

Bernard Zuel

Mad Men's Joan Holloway and Peggy Olsen.

The two ways women cope in very male work environments

COMMENT
Jane Caro

The trio looking suave in the campaign.

Get the fire emojis ready for the new Kenzo Campaign

Annie Brown
32 mins ago

Ellen DeGeneres has addressed President Trump's decision to screen her film, <i>Finding Dory</i>.

Ellen uses Finding Dory plot to take subtle dig at Trump

Jill Serjeant

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

Kutcher's support of Portman was nothing short of woeful

Clementine Ford

Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh attend Chanel Dinner Celebrating N 5 L'Eau at the Sunset Tower Hotel on September ...

Pharrell Williams surprises with news he is now a dad to triplets

Cara Kelly

Samantha Bee: "Everything that's going to happen from here forward is unprecedented, probably."

Sam Bee to host rival White House Correspondents' Dinner

Arielle De Bono

Tanya Davies head shot

Why 'personally pro-life' misses the mark

COMMENT
Jenny Noyes

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

Nathan Helberg does the "crawl".

The crucial element missing from your exercise regime

Sarah Berry

Many kids are consuming sugar from before they're born.

We need a war on secondhand sugar

Michael I. Goran and Emily Ventura

Light and noise affect our sleep

How good are your sleeping habits? These tips can help

Olivia Parker

The roti canai at Mamak is regularly touted as one of Sydney's 'must-eat' experiences.

Short on change? Here are the best CBD lunches for under a tenner

Healthy school lunches by Wholefood Simply.

Back-to-school lunches: Four-ingredient quiche

Chef Justin North

Which high profile chef is looking to dock at Circular Quay?

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Graphic image highlights importance of rear-facing car seats

45 mins ago

It's a universal truth that shopping with kids - and sometimes husbands - can be a total nightmare.

Mum shares hilarious tale of hellish family shopping trip

24 mins ago

One teacher gave her class a very special welcome.

Aussie teacher nails it on first day of school

One type of traveller falls for scams more than others.

Travel's biggest suckers: The people who fall for travel scams

Ben Groundwater
37 mins ago

Seat occupied: The 80 falcons in transport.

Saudi prince buys airline seats to transport his 80 pet falcons

Dev Patel in a Kolkata scene from Lion.

The home of the movie Lion is India at its most extreme

Michael Gebicki

Sales of the iPhone 7 were strong over the holidays.

Apple iPhone sales drought apparently over

Each year more and more children require high-tech gadgets for class, but we don't do enough to teach the parents.

Keeping your kids (and their data) safe online

COMMENT
1 hr ago

Enterprise Grid lets various Slack workspaces share channels.

Chat software maker Slack takes aim at bigger organisations

56 mins ago

Pixel

How to make your phone into a Pixel

Lifehacker

The hosts of <i>Good Game</i> on ABC2.

Gamers 'put controllers out' for axed Good Game

2017 HSV GTSR W1.

Driven: HSV GTSR W1

Stephen Ottley

Toyota Australia has confirmed it will close its Altona production plant on October 3, 2017

Toyota's local shut down confirmed

911 Carrera 4 GTS 2017 Porsche 911 GTS.

Driven: Porsche's new 911 GTS

Toby Hagon

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

Emissions scandals could be a thing of the past

Drive Staff

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

World's biggest car maker revealed

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

Lamborghini to smash lap record

David McCowen

Main contender: Tommy Berry wins the TJ Smith on Chautauqua.

Randwick to host Australia's first $10 million horse race

BREAKING
Chris Roots
24 mins ago

Quick starter: Ben Barba.

NRL set to scupper Barba's return plans, as Brisbane debut looms

UPDATED
Michael Chammas
14 mins ago

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Michael Klinger and Ian Bell of the Scorchers celebrate winning the Big Bash League match ...

Worth the wait: Australian star to make international debut at 36

1 hr ago

Joe Wehbe has assisted numerous league figures including former Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney.

The player whisperer: The man who holds key to Tigers' future

Adrian Proszenko

Trent Sainsbury will play the rest of the season at Italian giants Inter Milan.

Socceroos star in shock move to Serie A giants Inter Milan

Dominic Bossi

Cloud Nines: Australia coach Mal Meninga says the tournament is "a great concept to grow the game internationally".

Meninga's solution to keep and grow Nines

Andrew Webster

Painful: Trent Copeland is focused on playing well against Victoria.

Gruesome injury threatened star's career

James Buckley

Disappointed: Arsenal conceded two early goals against Watford and never recovered.

Big guns drop points in Premier League race

Costly blow: Andre Russell.

Thunder star hit with one year doping ban

Aaron Finch has been named as captain of Australia's T20 team for the series against Sri Lanka.

Finch to captain Australia's T20 team

Jon Pierik

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Mitchell Johnson of the Scorchers carries the BBL trophy after winning the Big Bash ...

No Australian return for Johnson in Twenty20s

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