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James Packer's CrownBet deal will come as a blow to Tabcorp, which still relies heavily on bets placed by customers in ...

'The optics aren't great': Disquiet over $300m deal

EXCLUSIVE
Heath Aston

US President Donald Trump's executive order ending federal funds for "sanctuary cities" alarmed many non-citizens.

Trump knew about Flynn lies weeks ago, White House confirms

3 mins ago

Free range eggs continue to be a popular choice among shoppers.

Scientists send scathing letter as caged egg debate heats up

EXCLUSIVE
Esther Han

Sir Ivan Bushfire. A bushfire that started near Leadvill, east of Duneedoo in the NSW Central tablelands ripped through ...

What a relief that climate change doesn't really exist

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

The stunning reversal in soft drink sales follows four consecutive years of growth in the sector.

Sugar, salts, fat taxes to prolong Australians' lives by two years: study

Laurie Starling was found dead in his car outside his business in West Gosford.

Man shot dead in the driveway over a prized motorbike, court told

'We will win': The fight to build Australia's biggest coal mine

INVESTIGATION

Flynn an early casualty as Trump and spy agencies go to war

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

'I do have one regret' says outgoing Wesfarmers boss

46 mins ago

Sara Connor 'desperate' after learning Bali cop was dead

Jewel Topsfield

Ivanka Trump's fall about more than #grabyourwallet

Sarah Halzack

Kim

Female spies kill Kim Jong-un's brother with poisoned cloth at airport: reports

Lindsay Murdoch

Kris SMith's teary message to his son, which has driven him to stay on I'm A Celebrity.

Steve Price in tears as Smith reveals relationship

White House press secretary Sean Spicer.

'Joe Trudeau': Spicer gets another world leader's name wrong

22 mins ago

Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose (left) and guitarist Slash perform at the MCG on Tuesday night.

Guns N' Roses booed after confusing Melbourne with Sydney

1 min ago

Single

Being single today might not be as grim as you think

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Guns N' Roses upset Melbourne

Dead bats dropped dead from the trees around Casino in the weekend heatwave.

'Not able to cope': Thousands of bats drop dead

Jacqui Lambie and Yassmin Abdel-Magied were involved in a heated exchange on Monday night's Q&A.

Muslim leaders call for ABC to apologise for Lambie 'bullying'

Unripe coffee cherries.

World's most expensive coffee not where you'd expect

James Pattinson is on the comeback trail from injury and is one of the best bowlers in Australia. Photo Jay Cronan

Luckless Pattinson forced to pull out of PM's XI

Illustration: Andrew Dyson.

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Illustration: Andrew Dyson.

Trump's enemies forgot one important thing

COMMENT
Nicole Hemmer

Domino's has been rocked by allegations of wage and visa fraud.

What zero tolerance really means for Domino's?

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Former NSW RSL president Don Rowe at Sydney's Hyde Park war memorial.

RSL NSW council prepared to quit over financial scandal

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, flanked by Local Government Minister Gabrielle Upton and Deputy Premier John Barilaro.

'They'll be massacred': Premier braces for backlash at polls

Australian cleric defiant in face of Islamic State call to kill him

RSL NSW council prepared to stand aside over financial scandal

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian WITH Deputy Premier John Barilaro hold a press conference in State parliament house 14th ...

Berejiklian's councils 'reset' about delivering on affordability promise

ANALYSIS
Sean Nicholls

David Barclay

Worker paid a $1300 fee for a qualification he couldn't get

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, flanked by local government minister Gabrielle Upton and Deputy Premier John Barilaro at ...

No love lost in Parliament on Valentine's Day

SMH NEWS. Photo shows, Police at a crime scene in Pine St Yennora, in western Sydney. Photo by, Peter Rae Monday 13 ...

Forklift driver makes shock discovery in industrial complex

Bad news for solar?

'Way behind the rest of the world': New risk to solar battery uptake

Peter Hannam

Carl and Roberta Williams in 2004.

'If you can't kill Moran...': Court hears Williams hired hitmen

VIC

"Evil does in fact die:" Charping's daughter did not hold back in the obituary.

'Evil does in fact die': Daughter pens brutal obituary

ACT

The two men were taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment.

Driver flees after ploughing through two cyclists

WA

Is a sugar tax the best way to tackle Australia's obesity problem?

Sugar, salts, fat taxes could save budget $3.4b, increase life spans

Tom McIlroy

Use of force and restraints against immigration detainees doubles

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Koziol

Nauru requests Immigration block data sought under FOI

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Koziol

Senator Ian Macdonald listens to response from Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson SC during a public hearing before the ...

Bernardi, Macdonald team up to boot former PMs off Life Gold Pass

Julie Bishop MP

Bishop urged to commit funds to counter Trump's abortion order

Nick Xenophon now has an entire NXT bloc in the upper house.

PM's disability gambit backfires, drawing fire from a Paralympian

The latest Closing the Gap report makes for grim reading.

Close the Gap: The big question went unasked and unanswered

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn

After Flynn's exit, Trump says the 'real story' is 'illegal leaks'

1 hr ago

Sara Connor at an earlier court appearance.

Connor and boyfriend were 'desperate' after learning Bali cop died

Jewel Topsfield

Kath Neuss, right, was killed in the Bangka Island massacre

'Girls take it, don't squeal': Australian nurse's last words

Jewel Topsfield

US President Donald Trump

Ten unanswered questions after Michael Flynn's resignation

ANALYSIS
James Hohmann
1 hr ago

Sir Ivan Bushfire. A bushfire that started near Leadvill, east of Duneedoo in the NSW Central tablelands ripped through ...

What a relief that climate change doesn't really exist

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Time change: the broadsheet edition of the Herald on the printing press.

Play your part in the future of the Herald

COMMENT
Alan Stokes

Private equity firms such as Carlyle are pushing hard into new investing areas such as property, stock, bonds and debt.

A solution for inequality lies in making business play nice

COMMENT
Lindy Edwards

Former Domino's Pizza franchisee Rohit Malhotra admits to not paying employees correctly but says the practice is widespread.

Domino's workers kept in the dark for almost two years

EXCLUSIVE
Mario Christodoulou

Fed chair Janet Yellen is uncertain about what lies ahead under the Trump administration.

Yellen queries Trump's economic policy, flags US rate rise

1 hr ago

Crown Resorts and CrownBet director Andrew Demetriou's sports and marketing company Beyond Boundaries Group ran the ...

Demetriou links to Packer cause concerns in $300 million deal

EXCLUSIVE
Heath Aston

Adani's $16.5 billion Carmichael mine needs to be re-assessed by federal government.

The coal war: Inside the fight to build Australia's biggest coal mine

INVESTIGATION

'I've one regret' says Wesfarmers exiting boss

Catie Low
46 mins ago

What's in the trolley as Goyder hits the checkout aisle?

Colin Kruger, CBD

Rates steady, economy weaker than RBA expects say experts

Peter Martin

Why the Aussie dollar decoupled from iron ore

Myriam Robin

Check out TerraCycle to find out how you can recycle old makeup.

Household items you can recycle, but probably aren't

Commercial leasing could hold some of the answers for residential tenants.

The answer to renters' woes? Copy commercial leases, experts say

21 mins ago

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: David Gyngell arrives at the Nine Entertainment AGM on November 17, 2015 in Sydney, ...

Former Nine boss David Gyngell takes another slice of NSW town

Traditional bathrooms need not be so predictable.

From drab to fab: How to make your bathroom an instant classic

Trying to find housemates is a tiring and often tragic experience.

Six questions I wish I asked my housemates before I moved in

The Graff Venus (118.78 carats) – the world’s largest D Flawless heart-shaped diamond.

Rock stars: Why you can't go wrong with this high-end investment

Jewellery

The G650's natural environment is anywhere other cars aren't.

Meet the world's most expensive, powerful and outrageous SUV

Cars

Australia recently notched up a record trade surplus, driven by surging mining exports.

Why this resources boom will be less fun than the last

Clancy Yeates

A good relationship involves having awkward conversations about money.

The awkward Valentine conversation you need to have

Melissa Browne

Ronan Bray and Daniel Rainone, founders of Popupshopup, have built a business taking advantage of unused space.

How we saved $50,000 paying no rent for a year

Caroline James

Ben Acott, founder of POD Life, has relocated to Silicon Valley.

POD Life bulks up

Alexandra Cain

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Black Hawk crew rescue 81-year-old from flood

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Berejiklian holds firm on Sydney council mergers

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No progress on Aboriginal child mortality

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Plays of the Week

Dyson drawing re Trump and Congress, Age Opinion 15 February 2017

Best of Fairfax cartoons, Feb 15

Stan - Sherlock

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Stan - Grimbsby

Sacha Baron Cohen stars in hilarious action comedy Grimsby - now streaming

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Kris SMith's teary message to his son, which has driven him to stay on I'm A Celebrity.

Steve Price in tears and Kris Smith reveals rekindled relationship

Aja Styles

Alyse and Matt: Simply "ambitious newlyweds"?

MKR is a sigh of the times for reality TV

COMMENT
Larissa Dubecki

Russell Skelton will relocate from the ABC to RMIT to head up the joint venture Fact Check unit.

RMIT and ABC partner on Fact Check redux

Karl Quinn

Emo Donald Trump.

Viral clip proves Trump's tweets are lyrics from 2000s emo anthem

Rob Moran

In a display of regal brilliance, a heavily pregnant Beyonce performs at the Grammys.

Pregnant Beyonce shows up in Melbourne carpark

Broede Carmody

Solange and Beyonce at the Grammys.

Solange leads backlash following Beyonce's Album of the Year loss

Rob Moran

MKR's new villains, Matt and Alyse.

MKR's newest villain accused of sexism after nasty remarks

Rob Moran

John Oliver's <i>Last Week Tonight</i> is back.

Oliver's back with a plan to enter President Trump's info-stream

Steve Johnson

Identity politics: Jodie Le Vesconte as Harry Crawford and Jane Phegan as Annie Birkett.

'Everyone's interested in what goes on in the bedroom'

Elissa Blake

No more farewells: Rock legend Suzi Quatro in Sydney.

Put some clothes on, veteran rocker tells youngsters

Sarah Thomas

Al Jarreau performing in Spain in 2000.

Legendary singer who won seven Grammys, dies at 76

Yvonne Villarreal

Mr Harrison, 39, was made redundant after having an affair with Mr Worner.

Amber Harrison refuses to quietly disappear, and I salute her

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

"My Valentine's message would celebrate the vulnerability that love requires."

For those re-partnering, Valentine's Day is meaningful

COMMENT
Andie Fox

A supporter waits for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to speak at a rally in Pennsylvania.

What to do when the love of your life comes out as a Trump fan

SATIRE

Emily Ratajkowski will not stand for casual slut shaming.

Ratajkowski defends Melania Trump against 'hooker' comment

Annie Brown

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity.) A model walks the runway during AnaOno Intimates X ...

Breast cancer survivors defiantly bare scars in charity fashion show

Elly Park

Fresh from her trip to Australia to walk for David Jones, Calvin Klein Ambassador wore all back everything to Raf Simons ...

Celebrities are everywhere at New York Fashion Week

Why not send a Valentine to Immigration Minister Peter Dutton?

The Women's March want you to send Peter Dutton a Valentine

Mary Ward

If you can't be bothered with Date Night beauty, we've got your back.

The lazy, busy person's guide to Date Night beauty

Natalie Reilly

Losing time on social media? There's a reason why.

Why we waste our time on Facebook

Evelyn Lewin

The usual: Ham sandwich.

One in six people have had the same lunch for at least two years

Lydia Willgress
24 mins ago

An experiment in human potential: Rich Roll.

From 'couch potato' to one of the world's fittest men

Sarah Berry

A drink from the cocktail menu at Bondi Icebergs Dining Room and Bar.

Icebergs and Dolphin restaurateur to open bar on Bondi Beach

A good pantry should include the building blocks to an almost infinite number of dishes.

Cooking for one: How to stock a single person's pantry

Anna Webster

Internationally acclaimed chefs including #1 Massimo Bottura
head Down Under.

World's 50 Best Restaurants: meet the top chefs heading to Australia

Myffy Rigby

Jamie Oliver cooking with his six-month-old baby, River.

Photo of Jamie Oliver cooking while holding baby prompts backlash

Oldest siblings are the smartest - science says so.

Study finds firstborns are smarter - and there's a logical reason why

Expat life

10 best countries to raise your children in

Celebrate the act of travel with a glass of champers at the airport.

The one thing I now do at the start of every trip

Ben Groundwater

Don't despair, here's where to get a coffee over Christmas.

Bucket list? The world's greatest coffee is not where you expect

Rob McFarland

Canadians love ice hockey. And apologising.

The 10 things Australians need to understand about Canadians

Ben Groundwater

We need Australian telcos to fix broadband traffic jams, not simply tell us exactly how choked the roads are.

Aussie telcos must be made to improve speeds

COMMENT

Powerful jets from the black hole inflate huge "bubbles" in the hot gas surrounding the galaxy.

Scientists' shocking black hole discovery

Apple's iPhone isn't thew sure yet it used to be for many consumers.

Aussie phone loyalty is wavering in Apple v Samsung fight

3D TV

Why 3D TV failed, and what's next

Lifehacker
34 mins ago

Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg pictured in 2013.

YouTube star PewDiePie dumped over slurs

Hyundai's RN30 Concept offered a glimpse at the new N performance division's i30-based hot hatch.

Hyundai confirms 200kW hot hatch

Stephen Ottley and Daniel DeGasperi

BMW is offering a special Performance Edition of its M140i.

2017 BMW M140i Performance Edition revealed

Dom Tripolone

Aston Martin Vanquish S.

Driven: Aston Martin Vanquish S

David McCowen

2017 Mini Countryman.

New Mini Countryman priced under $40k

Drive

Maserati's Alfieri concept car, a prototype of which was shown at the Geneva car show in 2014.

Alfieri sports car could go hybrid

Jez Spinks

2017 BMW Range Day. Duneira Estate, Mount Macedon, Victoria, Australia. Thursday 9th February 2017. World Copyright: BMW ...

New BMW 740e reviewed

Drive Staff

Will Skelton, Waratahs training camp in Mudgee. Photo: Ben Holgate

Lean, mean Skelton 'a much better player' after English stint

Tom Decent

Suspended: Nasir Jamshed.

Test opener suspended as Pakistan cricket probe widens

Concussion concern: Matt Renshaw was hit on the helmet while fielding with skipper Steve Smith during the Third Test ...

Countries unite to lobby ICC over concussion substitutes

Andrew Wu

Pressure relieved: Giving clubs representation appears to have saved ARL Commission chairman John Grant's position.

Club and state split could derail ARLC reform

Adrian Proszenko

Back in the Queensland jersey: Quade Cooper, pictured in 2015.

Cooper slick in Reds' trial win over Rebels

15 mins ago

Endangered species? Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington says the World Club Series is in jeopardy.

Leeds boss savages 'apathetic' NRL

Steve Mascord
1 hr ago

Readying for a comeback: Maria Sharapova, pictured at the launch of her confectionery range earlier this month.

Sharapova deserves a second chance: Becker

47 mins ago

Big talkers: Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather are edging towards a deal.

McGregor v Mayweather mega-fight inches closer

Des Bieler
47 mins ago

Stephen Larkham and Andrew Walker at Brumbies training.

Fired up: 43-year-old says he's ready for Brumbies comeback

Chris Dutton

In the mix: Michael Wells, playing for the Sydney Rays, could start at No.8 for the Waratahs when the Super Rugby season ...

Wells in line for Tahs No.8 jersey following Holloway injury

Tom Decent

SMH Sport. Reporter: Georgina Robinson . Ash Hewson, new captain of Wallaroos, the Aussie women's 15s rugby team. The ...

Wallaroos begin World Cup funding drive

Tom Decent

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