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US President Donald Trump attacked the media and leakers at a combative press conference on Thursday.

Trump struggles to fill jobs when total loyalty is a must

Former prison psychologist Joanne Senior, who is now married to a member of the Skaf rape gang.

Prison psychologist's secret marriage to Skaf gang rapist revealed

EXCLUSIVE
Rachel Olding

"The only women demanding change are spinsters and divorced women": government employee Matthew Yhoma.

Welcome to Nagaland, where men strike to get women into the kitchen

Feral cats are considered the single biggest threat to native wildlife.

Two million to die: government unveils its war on cats

More than 20 people were treated after overdosing at the event.

More than 20 drug overdoses at Melbourne dance party

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Smouldering remains of a property after a fire at Carwoola, southeast of Canberra.

Storms bring relief for Carwoola fire, but fears over coming hot spell

Downer urges easier Australian entry to Britain following Brexit

Fire in double garage in Kaleen causes $30,000 damage

What if the nerds are reading Donald Trump right?

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Overpromised and under delivered: The ACT's Westside story

'Betrayal': ACT senators clash over plan to move out public servants

Dan Vickerman played 63 Tests for the Wallabies.

Former Brumby, Wallaby Dan Vickerman dead at 37

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Ross Farhadieh asked his wife Yasamin to marry him just hours after they met (she agreed).

Canberra's miracle surgeon on life and love

Gotta be in it to win it: John Goehrke sits courtside on his date with Eugenie Bouchard after winning a bet made via Twitter.

Eugenie Bouchard agrees to second date with Twitter fan

The London skyscraper known as "the Gherkin" stands shrouded in smog as heavy pollution descends on the city.

London left gasping for air amid record pollution

Video Ezy Phillip manager Jessica Farmer in front of the old new releases stand, which has been cleared in a closing ...

Canberra's last Video Ezy hits stop button

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Queanbeyan blaze: 8 homes lost

What's missing from the debate about stay-at-home mums?

What's missing from the debate about stay-at-home mums?

The truth behind photos of Tiffany Trump sitting 'alone' at NYFW

The truth behind photos of Tiffany Trump sitting 'alone'

Ex-teammates helped calm 'agitated' Melksham

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Kangaroos edge wasteful Swans in sweltering Coffs ...

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Accused murderer suspected affair and trawled ...

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Auctioneer Mark Larmer in action.

When and where is an auction the right option?

Allhomes. Canberra. February 15, 2017. Post and Telegraph buiding, 52 (cnr) Page and Campbell Streets, Moruya.

Put your own stamp on Moruya's beautiful old post office

Allhomes. Canberra, February 15, 2017.?23 Gladstone Road, Bowral, NSW.

Period charm meets modern comforts in 1920s Bowral estate

Canberra Domain Allhomes. 50 Schlich Street, Yarralumla. February 11, 2017.?

Auction Watch: Distinctive architecture draws the crowds

Finding a rental property with a disability. It's a major problem in Canberra with accessibility and affordability being ...

The "impossible" search for accessible Canberra rentals

Vanessa Lindley is comforted by friends after her property is destroyed after a fast moving bush fire at Widgiewa Rd on ...

Aftermath of Carwoola fires near Queanbeyan 'like a war zone'

Police investigate Carwoola fire that destroyed homes

Where Northbourne Avenue, Cotter Road's felled trees go

Police are searching for a man who fell off rocks north of Augusta.

AFP officer charged with assault after alleged domestic violence

The roundabout would be built at the arrowhead in the concept image.

Community council concerned about Brickworks roundabout

Zalie Guyes, 3, at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival.

Your hassle-free guide to the National Multicultural Festival

The ACT government is working with the Queensland government to prevent vehicles with offensive slogans from being ...

Laws in place to prevent Wicked van registration in ACT

Severe thunderstorms over Bowral at 4.10pm on Saturday.

Huge hailstones fall as storms hit Sydney

NSW

Vanessa Lindley is comforted by friends after her property is destroyed after a fast moving bush fire at Widgiewa Rd on ...

'We've lost everything': ACT fires aftermath

A severe system over the Northern Territory is threatening to develop into a tropical cyclone over the coming days, with ...

Conditions set for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to hit

QLD

Caught on camera: is this a taxi driver taking revenge on the wrong man's car after a fare evader ran off?

'Taxi driver' takes revenge on the wrong car

WA

Digital Innovation Minister Angus Taylor.

Agencies reined in as tech wrecks prompt big IT shake-up

This year's federal budget is the latest victim of a public service tech-fail.

Federal Budget latest victim of public service tech fail

Deputy Leader of the Nationals Senator Fiona Nash.

Just 129 public servants interested in sea change

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A flies in formation with a US Air Force F-35 and F-16 during trial flights from Luke ...

Joint Strike Fighter head defends $17bn purchase despite delays

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

Let renters buy without deposit, says Turnbull government MP

Michael Koziol

Australia open to working with Russia in fighting IS: Payne

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull arrives in Queenstown to meet his New Zealand counterpart Bill English.

'No plans to increase tax': PM shrugs off Abbott intervention

Heath Aston

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says a special tax on sugary drinks would be "bonkers mad".

Sugar tax proposals divide experts and federal government

EXCLUSIVE
Tom McIlroy

An Eaten Fish cartoon. Image was supplied and permission given by First Dog On The Moon.

What am I to say? Mate, eat a sandwich, you'll be all right?

Michael Gordon

Australian Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs at a committee hearing in December.

Triggs defends handling of key 18c race-hate case

The front page of the <i>New Straits Times</i> showing an image purportedly of Kim Jong-nam moments after the attack.

Final image of Kim Jong-nam moments before death published

Lindsay Murdoch

"The only women demanding change are spinsters and divorced women": government employee Matthew Yhoma.

'The only women demanding change are spinsters and divorced'

Amrit Dhillon

People protest in Peshawar against the attack on the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.

Pakistan erupts in grief and anger after shrine attack

The blind sheikh, Omar Abdel Rahman, in April 1993.

World Trade Centre bomb mastermind dies in jail

The people who claim Muslim women are victims of their religion are generally the first to accuse Muslim people of ...

How anti-Muslim prejudice gets dressed up as feminism

COMMENT
Jacqueline Maley

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Like Trump, Richard Nixon blamed the media for his troubles.

What did Trump know, and when did he know it?

COMMENT
Nicholas Kristof

Don Meij admitted that up to 2400 employees may have been underpaid.

$2.5b fund sends 'please explain' on Domino's allegations

Adele Ferguson

Coles, Woolworths & Officeworks

'Competitive forever': Coles declares war on rivals

Catie Low

Illustration: Glen Le Lievre.

The energy equation has changed. Malcolm Turnbull hasn't noticed

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

The government has been criticised for allowing jobs to be filled by overseas workers.

Buck passed over hiring of IT workers on 457 visas

Anna Patty

Can Bligh win where bank bosses failed?

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Unilever rejects $186 billion Kraft Heinz bid

Medibank loses crown as more members jump ship to rivals

Brian Robins

The sun is coming out for banks as they look to connect with customers

Clancy Yeates

Men are flocking to day spas for much needed R&R.

Hands on: 10 of the best day spas for ultimate relaxation

Luxury

A beautiful beast of steel and copper.

Are expensive coffee machines worth the hype?

Fine Drinks

Scott Tangey and his mother Kim. Tangey is using a consultant to explore work options.

Staying at home for longer leaves parents counting the costs

John Collett

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Does employee ownership help companies succeed?

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

No Lights No Lycra is now global and online.

No Lights No Lycra is taking over your phone

Cara Waters

Flush Fitness sells protein powder and other sports nutrition products.

Sports nutrition business collapses into administration

Cara Waters

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Queanbeyan blaze: 8 homes lost, 6 damaged

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Wanderers finally turn tables on Sky Blues

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Samsung chief arrested over alleged bribes

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Sydney struck by severe storm

A happy punter after a win at Randwick Races in Sydney. C 1938. Fairfax Archives. Winnings?

Rewind - The art of the punt

Stan - Billions

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

Stan - Imposters

Liar. Lover. Con artist - Imposters, new series premiering exclusively on Stan

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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The business rules of attraction

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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MKR judges Colin Fassnidge and Darren Robertson.

Joining MKR as the mystery judge is ...

Staff writer

Liane Moriarty, second from left, with Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and producer Bruno Papandrea.

Big Little Lies author urges readers to give TV series a chance

Linda Morris

Toni Collette and Dan Wyllie in the film Jasper Jones. Photo: Madman

Jasper Jones film: 'I starved for 10 years to get to this point'

Linda Morris

Robert Irwin dazzled Jimmy Fallon as he made his solo debut on the late night talk show.

Crikey! Irwin's son Robert makes solo TV debut on Jimmy Fallon

Tim Robards and Kate Waterhouse enjoy lunch at Sticky Fingers Cafe in Surry Hills.

Tim Robards gives his advice to the next Bachelor

Kate Waterhouse

Adele has reportedly joined the ranks of the highest-paid performers of all time.

Adele earned more than $800,000 a night during her 2016 tour

Broede Carmody

Never say never: Jackman is back As Wolverine for the last time in <i>Logan</I>.

Hugh Jackman gets teary shooting Wolverine finale

Kyle Sandilands.

Stop your bullying Kyle Sandilands

COMMENT
Christine Sams

Zalie Guyes, 3, at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival.

Your hassle-free guide to the National Multicultural Festival

The parade at the National Multicultural Festival.

8 things to do in Canberra this weekend

Sui Jackson, Unless, ?2014.?

International Creative Exchange Program's Canberra links

Julia Morris is known for her comedian and television work.

Julia Morris reveals anger issues - and how she got her 'fun self' back

Lisa Marie Presley (left) and Michael Lockwood arrive at the <i>Mad Max: Fury Road</i> Los Angeles Premiere at in May 2015.

Lisa Marie Presley 'broke' and living with adult daughter

David Bauder

Whoopi Goldberg.

Whoopi Goldberg comes to Tiffany Trump's rescue at NYFW

THE GOSS
Amy Croffey

Director Danny Boyle feels "relieved" that <i>T2 Trainspotting</i> has been positively received so far.

Trainspotting's Danny Boyle on the Trump film he'd like to see

THE GOSS
Amy Croffey

Attorney Gloria Allred and Norma McCorvey (R),'Jane Roe' plaintiff from Landmark court case Roe vs. Wade during Pro ...

'Jane Roe' of historic Roe v. Wade abortion decision, dies at 69

Emily Langer

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards arrives ahead of the Myer Autumn 2017 Fashion Launch ...

The Bachelor couple already shopping wedding pictures

THE GOSS
Amy Croffey

For people targeted by Internet "trolls," the absence of a clear solution is often the most frustrating part.

I caught my boyfriend lying to me. What do I do now?

Lisa Marie Presley (left) and Michael Lockwood arrive at the <i>Mad Max: Fury Road</i> Los Angeles Premiere at in May 2015.

Lisa Marie Presley's children taken into care over 'images on father's computer'

Taking a revealing look at yourself.

How I got the body I always wanted

Sarah Berry

Not all processed foods are equal.

Not all processed foods are bad for you. How they're made matters

Cara Rosenbloom

Moody or depressed?

Is a teen moody? Or depressed?

PERRI KLASS, M.D.

Sausage ragu from Karen Martini's New Kitchen cookbook.

"There's no such thing as spaghetti bolognese." And making handmade ham in Italy

Kith and Nosh owners Michael and Sandee Smith.

Healthy eating cafe Kith and Nosh opens in Braddon

Jil Hogan

Photograph by William Meppem (GW, aug 27) Neil Perry recipe : Silken tofu stir fried with black vinegar and mustard ...

The 5:2 Weekly meal planner - healthy weekdays, indulgent weekend

Can craving salty or sweet suggest gender?

How your body reacts when pregnant with a girl versus a boy

Not my kids!

I'm sick of looking after your children when you leave them alone

Should parents be rewarded for their kids' good behaviour?

Restaurant offers discounts to patrons with well-behaved kids

A pilot's comments about the crew on board a flight have upset one Traveller reader.

Traveller letters: Pilot's sexist comments humiliate cabin crew

An aerial view of Molokini Island.

One of the most spectacular spots on earth, above and below

Steve Meacham

Workers and media stand under the front of the hull of the Airlander 10 hybrid airship, manufactured by Hybrid Air ...

'Flying bum': World's largest aircraft to take to the skies again

Natalie Paris

Social media is increasingly playing a role in job searches.

Facebook wants to help you find a job

Verizon's plans for Yahoo ran aground after Yahoo disclosed a string of data breaches.

Verizon wants $324m price cut on Yahoo deal

mammoth

How to make a woolly mammoth, 4500 years after it became extinct

Pewdiepie

PewDiePie responds to WSJ antisemitism report

Kotaku

ceres

A cradle of life on dwarf planet Ceres?

COMMENT

Subaru Impreza v Mazda3 v Holden Astra v Toyota Corolla.

Which is the best small car? Impreza v 3 v Corolla v Astra

Stephen Ottley

2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4S.

Eight questions: Porsche 911 Targa 4S

Stephen Ottley

The 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast.

Eight things you need to know about the new Ferrari 812 Superfast

David McCowen

Hyundai is set to enter the compact SUV market with a new offering, similar to its ix25 concept pictured.

Hyundai prepares Mazda CX-3 rival

Daniel DeGasperi

2017 Hyundai i30. Embargo: 8/9/2016

Hyundai to launch 10 new models by 2018

Daniel DeGasperi

2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet.

Driven: Mercedes C63 S Cabriolet

Andrew MacLean

Dan Vickerman played 63 Tests for the Wallabies.

Rugby world in mourning over death of Dan Vickerman at 37

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KOLKATA, INDIA - MARCH 12: Mitchell Marsh in action during a training session at Eden Gardens on March 12, 2016 in ...

Marsh swaps power for patience in bid to claim vacant No.6 spot

The biff is back: Bronocs players mill around Wolves player Kurt Gidley during an on-field brawl.

Broncos stunned by Warrington in fiery WCS clash

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Erin Phillips kicked the winner for Adelaide.

Adelaide beat Carlton to top AFLW ladder, remain undefeated

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Wanderers fans to be investigated over homophobic banner

Canberra Giants' Leigh Kalsbeek in action against Netball NSW Waratahs on Saturday night.

Canberra Giants split series with Waratahs

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Leukaemia patient, Brumbies and Wallabies utility back Christian Lealiifano at ACT Brumbies Meet the Players in Canberra ...

Lealiifano in remission six months after leukemia diagnosis

Jordan Turner is wrapped up by the Knights defence.

Cotric shows glimpses as Raiders spanked by Knights in trial