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The White House has denied it will use the National Guard to round up immigrants.

'A nation at war': Inside the mind of Donald Trump

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough
1 hr ago

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: Lock Dan Vickerman of Australia celebrates following his team's victory during ...

Rugby rocked by death of former Wallaby star

UPDATED

About one in six Australians aged over 18 have an Airbnb account, which is accessible via the app.

The 'luxury' Bondi Airbnb that really was too good to be true

EXCLUSIVE
Lucy Cormack

A man in Seoul, South Korea watches a broadcast of Kim Jong-un after North Korea's most recent ballistic missile test.

China sends a message to Trump with North Korea coal ban

3 mins ago

Weather - evening storm in Newcastle. Pic shows lightning and a rainbow over Sandgate Cemetery in Sandgate NSW. NOTE - ...

Man killed in head-on car crash after torrential rain, violent storms

An image provided by Star TV on February 15 of closed circuit television from Kuala Lumpur airport shows the woman ...

Four suspects in Kim Jong-nam murder fled, one man arrested

'More should be like him': Nationals MPs stand by Christensen

Matthew Knott

Court orders halt to Border Force phone confiscation plans

Adam Gartrell

Man allegedly used GoPro to film woman in university shower

Ava Benny-Morrison

The prominent Australians opposing Netanyahu's visit

'My daughters' privacy is not mine to sell', says Julia Morris

Ayaan Hirsi Ali says she hasn't felt since she publicly broke with Islam, the religion of her birth, in 2002.

'Not safe since 2002': The anti-Islam campaigner heading to Australia

Paul Hogan (Josh Lawson) and Linda Kozlowski (Laura Gordon) in Hoges.

Just an ordinary bloke: If only Hoges had gone rogue

COMMENT

Match winner: Asela Gunaratne was again the man of the match.

Sri Lanka pull off miracle to seal T20 series over Australia

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: A view of the London skyline from Primrose Hill on January 24, 2017 in London, England. ...

The UK city that rivals Beijing on the pollution charts

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How to tell which foods are safe to eat when they're mouldy

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Trump scrambles to find new security aide

Losing the plot: Tully, aka Asher Keddie, makes the wrong call on MKR.

Did strategic scoring play a part in that MKR shock result?

Desserts from Reynold Poernomo. (ex Masterchef) KOI dessert bar, 46 Kensington St Chippendale. Photo by Edwina Pickles . ...

'Friendship fat': the number-one problem if you're on a diet

New Avatar sequels worth the wait, says Sam Worthington

Drought broken: Brendon Santalab joins fans after the final whistle.

Wanderers investigated over 'offensive' banner

Treasurer Scott Morrison at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 13 February 2017. Photo: Andrew Meares

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Treasurer Scott Morrison at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 13 February 2017. Photo: Andrew Meares

The bloody fight to the budget death starts now

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Roslyn Campbell set up a business that now donates 50 per cent of its profits to women in need.

Misconceptions fly thick and fast as a social entrepreneur

Cara Waters

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten appears to have a problem with answering direct questions honestly.

How Shorten is wedging Turnbull at our expense

Ross Gittins

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Shahab Ahmed, 33, is lead away by police after his wife was stabbed in Parramatta.

Accused murderer suspected affair and trawled wife's phone before fatal stabbing

Ava Benny-Morrison

The seven Sydney maps that reveal where your political tribe lives

Inga Ting

The 'luxury' Bondi Airbnb that really was too good to be true

EXCLUSIVE
Lucy Cormack

Angela Zhang from My Year 12 Life

'If I don't get an ATAR of 90-plus, my mum will run me over'

Eryk Bagshaw

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

Rob Whitfield reportedly left a $5-million-a-year job to become secretary of NSW Treasury.

NSW Treasury executives enjoy massive pay increase

Esther Han

The school breakfast program teaching children and their families about the importance of a healthy diet.

Schools are swapping fried chicken for fruit at breakfast

Kate Aubusson

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

Two million to die: government unveils its war on cats

Crowds attend the White Night event.

Rivals armed with knives, bats planned all-out brawl: police

VIC

A woman with a number of pre-existing natural diseases died from mixed drug toxicity.

Coroner calls for better warnings on painkillers after woman's death

QLD

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

Firefighter loses own home as crews battle on through storm

ACT

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

Federal court allows asylum seekers to keep mobile phones

Adam Gartrell

Let renters buy without deposit, says Turnbull government MP

Michael Koziol

In this photo taken on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Syria President Bashar Assad ...

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

Monks protest against the attempted arrest of 72-year-old monk Phra Dhammajayo, the temple’s former abbot.

Monks defy police during standoff at temple in Thailand

Lindsay Murdoch
30 mins ago

A man in Seoul, South Korea watches a broadcast of Kim Jong-un after North Korea's most recent ballistic missile test.

China sends a message to Donald Trump with North Korea coal ban

3 mins ago

A car bomb has claimed at least 18 lives in Mogadishu.

Bomb rips through market in Somalia's capital Mogadishu

50 mins ago

President-elect Donald Trump is already breaking long-held rules of the political establishment.

Trump's Mar-a-Lago a 'Washington steakhouse on steroids'

Treasurer Scott Morrison appears to understand that options for politically palatable spending cuts have all but evaporated.

Bloody fight to the budget death starts now

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Clive Palmer addresses the media at a press conference on the High Court challenge, in Canberra on Thursday 10 November ...

The tip for a good life that Clive Palmer ignores

COMMENT
Tim Dick

Knock: Labelling cricket pads as boys' sizes tells girls they're not welcome to play one of Australia's favourite sports.

The appalling message sent by 'boys' cricket gear

COMMENT
Sherrill Nixon

Julia Gillard's version of Gonski funding was too expensive because she wouldn't countenance cuts to elite private schools.

How Shorten is wedging Turnbull at our expense

Ross Gittins

Jeff Bezos, CEO and founder of Amazon.

Amazon 'tsunami' about to hit Australia's retailers

Sue Mitchell

Australians spend more than $1.2 billion a year at Hungry Jack's and other fast-food restaurants owned by BRW ...

Are the profits better at Hungry Jack's?

Madeleine Heffernan

Global investors take positions in the Australian dollar when they want to take a bet on global growth, says currency ...

Inside the Aussie dollar's global domination

Myriam Robin

NRMA chairman Kyle Loades sails off on a fresh adventure

Colin Kruger, CBD

How AirAsia X plans to win back our trust

EXCLUSIVE
Patrick Hatch

New bid for Hunter Hall comes with catch

Brian Robins

Down Under's lure for US medical device issuers

Brian Robins

A spokesperson for One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said it was a matter for the lawyers.

Buyer handed 'surprise' legal bill after buying Hanson's apartment

Clutter-busting essentials will make your days feel longer and less stressful.

13 things organised people always have in their homes

One Hyde Park residents enjoy the proximity to Hyde Park.

What's life like in the world's most expensive apartment block?

57-59 Island Point Road, St Georges Basin: A place to get away from it all

A house by the lake or a country retreat? Dream homes out of the city

A Doherty Design Studio kitchen.

Makeover: Do you really need a butlers pantry in your kitchen?

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

Pockets of Melbourne have an apartment glut.

Nicole helps… keep an apartment buyer safe

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Young Australians often struggle to buy a home without financial help from their parents.

How to help adult children buy a home

Daryl Dixon

Roslyn Campbell says being a social entrepreneur has taken a toll on her health.

The lives and lies of social entrepreneurs

Cara Waters

Fibre optic cables from the NBN waiting to connected.

How businesses are making do in long wait for NBN

Paul Wallbank

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NSW storms: whopper hailstones hit Hornsby

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'Jane Roe' of Roe v. Wade abortion ruling dies

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Lincoln shock Burnley: the 89th minute goal

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Queanbeyan blaze: 8 homes lost, 6 damaged

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

Rewind - The art of the punt

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The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Paul Hogan (Josh Lawson) and Linda Kozlowski (Laura Gordon) in Hoges.

Missed opportunity: If only Hoges had gone rogue

COMMENT
Karl Quinn

Carsson Kressley is prepared to get a jungle makeover by joining Australia's I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of ...

Carson Kressley replaces Jay Laga'aia on I'm A Celebrity

Christine Sams

Losing the plot: Tully, aka Asher Keddie, makes the wrong call on MKR.

Did strategic scoring play a part in that MKR shock result?

COMMENT
Aja Styles

New Avatar sequels worth the wait, says Sam Worthington

Jenny Cooney Carrillo

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

MKR judges Colin Fassnidge and Darren Robertson.

Joining MKR as the mystery judge is ...

Staff writer

Craig Silvey says he reluctantly left out poignant moments to turn his story <i>Jasper Jones</I> from a book into a film.

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

Craig Silvey says he reluctantly left out poignant moments to turn his story <i>Jasper Jones</I> from a book into a film.

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

The London Klezmer Quartet keeps developing as a band.

London Klezmer Quartet review: Vocal marvels are finally exploited

John Shand

In the dining room: Ross Watson's <i>Tyson & Cheetah</i> and Euan MacLeod's <i>Gordon/MIchael Triptych</i>.

Art collectors open their home to the public

Jacqui Taffel

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.

The Trainspotting director's pick for taking on the Trump story

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

Cookie dough

13 snacks that taste better frozen - frozen cookie dough anyone?

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.

Tributes pour in after shock death of former Wallaby Dan Vickerman

UPDATED
Georgina Robinson

'Unacceptable': Part of the offending banner under investigation.

FFA investigate Wanderers fans over offensive banner

Dominic Bossi

Match winner: Asela Gunaratne was again the man of the match.

Sri Lanka pull off miracle last-ball win to seal series

Daniel Cherny

South Sydney's Angus Crichton in his side's 32-14 win over the Dragons.

Few answers for dire Dragons but McGregor keeping head up

Chris Barrett

Everest offer: She Will Reign wins the Silver Slipper and has investor interest for the Everest.

Slipper favourite targeting $8m Everest jackpot

Chris Roots

Sydney's best: Callum Mills gets the ball away at Coffs Harbour International Stadium.

Kangaroos edge wasteful Swans in sweltering heat

James Buckley

Recent speculation has suggested David Pocock's Brumbies could be on the Super Rugby chopping block.

We need to cut one Super Rugby side, says Poidevin

Tom Decent

"I'm feeling comfortable": Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

RTS steers Warriors to NRL trial win

Key man: Israel Folau looks set to spend more time in the centres this season.

How Aussie teams can close Super Rugby gap

ANALYSIS
Matthew Burke

Backing: Mal Meninga says the idea has legs.

Maroons legend backs rugby's Origin vision

Adrian Proszenko

Jackson Garden-Bachop passes the ball during the match between the New South Wales Waratahs and Melbourne Rebels on ...

Rebels recruit Garden-Bachop chases debut

Roy Ward

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