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President Donald Trump used Twitter to attack Sweden's immigration policy.

Trump mocks Sweden with sarcastic tweet

Audience member Fred Thorpe took on George Brandis.

Q&A audience member takes on Brandis with devastating effect

ANALYSIS
Neil McMahon
1 hr ago

NAB economist Rodrigo Catril says the Australian dollar "now has more freedom" to move still higher.

Dollar to crack 80 US cents - and beyond - economist predicts

39 mins ago

President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, left, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm ...

Trump's pick for security adviser has a problem with authority

1 hr ago

The CBA is facing claims it owes millions of dollars.

CommBank faces claim workers are owed million in super

TG Millner Field:.The blue line indicates the area of land owned by the Eastwood Rugby Club.

Iconic rugby club mulls colossal sale of grounds to reverse decline

Father left quadriplegic after swallowing chicken bone

Australia can't trust America with 'mad king' at helm

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Want to buy a home? Get a 'highly paid job', says Coalition MP

Diplomatic showdown looms after North Korean condemnation

Ex-cop says he led death squad at Duterte's behest

SYDNEY, NSW - MARCH 26: Dan Vickerman of the Waratahs looks on during the Super 12 match between the NSW Waratahs and ...

The agonising irony in Dan Vickerman's tragic death

Angelina Jolie speaking to BBC World News' Yalda Hakim in Cambodia.

Jolie's tears over 'incident' that led to split from Pitt

Caught out: Alyse and Matt know they will be scored harshly by MKR guests for 'cheating'.

MKR 'villains' caught red-handed in 'cheating' scandal

If you can't remember the last good day you've had at work, it might be time to seriously consider quitting.

Seven ways being single affects your success

If you use disposable nappies, the cost can run to $66 a week.

Doctors may now be able to predict autism before age one

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Q&A;: Audience boos Brandis

Progressive Cosmopolitans are far more likely to be found in the city than the country.

How the world would look if you were in charge

Formidable partnership: Ellyse Perry combined with Meg Lanning to help sink the West Indies.

The appalling message sent by 'boys' cricket gear

'He crossed a line': Fox News anchor turns on Trump

Ann Maree Mulders with her husband Christian.

Annie woke feeling unwell - it changed her life forever

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will have the opportunity to ask some tough questions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will have the opportunity to ask some tough questions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

A real friend of Israel would stand up for Palestinian rights

COMMENT
Stuart Rees

Nearly half of those polled said they would be more likely to vote for a party that promised to restore Sunday rates if ...

Cutting Sunday rates would threaten Coalition seats: poll

EXCLUSIVE
Heath Aston

I acknowledge there is a small percentage of sites that may not be profitable from time to time.

Franchise chains responsible for fair wages, says Caltex boss

COMMENT
Julian Segal

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Police remain at the scene of a house fire on Paringa Place in Bangor.

Woman killed in fierce Sydney house fire as she slept upstairs

58 mins ago

HSC faces its biggest overhaul in decades

North Sydney mayor backflips on merger fight

Lisa Visentin

An artist's impression of the light rail at Randwick.

Sydney's $2b light rail already at 'crush capacity'

AFIC president Keysar Trad.

Like a 'mafia movie script': Muslim body descends into turmoil

Rachel Olding

Ron Medich has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Michael McGurk.

Witnesses in forgery scheme to take Medich money: court hears

Patrick Begley

Snappr co-founder and graduate doctor Matt Schiller one day hopes to combine his "two loves", medicine and start-ups.

How a coffee meeting in Sydney turned into a start-up winner

A forensics police officer at Mount Macedon.

Remains removed from bushland near Mount Macedon

UPDATED

Glenn Dickson remains in a critical but stable condition in the Cairns Hospital.

'I will survive': Shark attack victim has leg amputated

QLD

A 22-year old male has been killed in a two-vehicle collision, on Springvale Drive.

Motorcyclist killed in 'tragic and traumatic' collision

ACT

The woman's car was towed from outside the court.

Woman drives to court to face a suspended licence charge

WA

Australia Post chief executive officer Ahmed Fahour.

Coalition's red tape repeal allowed Australia Post to hide huge salary

EXCLUSIVE
Matthew Knott

Carbon tax relief only fleeting as high prices force energy rethink

Mark Kenny

Bill aims to fix the one 'glaring' weakness in Australian politics

James Massola

The Minister assisting the Treasurer Michael Sukkar on Sky News.

A 'highly paid job' is 'first step' to buying a home, says MP

Treasurer Scott Morrison says the government will accept a negotiated outcome with the Senate crossbench.

Young Libs seek public service job cuts and commission of audit

"The things he did were evil," says Angela Hadchiti.

'The things he did were evil': How courts compounded Angela's pain

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will be scrutinised by global political analysts and commentators while she is in Washington.

All eyes on Bishop as she heads to Washington

ANALYSIS
Daniel Flitton

Old Town in Stockholm,

The truth about Sweden, refugees and crime

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) with Russia’s UN ambassador, Vitaly Churkin (centre), and Foreign Minister ...

Russia's UN envoy dies in New York

Just for effect? People rallied at the 'Close Manus, Close Nauru, Bring Them Here!' rally ahead of World Refugee Day on ...

Confessions of a virtue signalling, leftard social justice warrior

COMMENT
Nick Miller
1 hr ago

President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Army Lt. General H.R. McMaster, left, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in ...

Trump names General H. R. McMaster as security adviser

1 hr ago

Which sane country would wager its national security on the sanity of the mad king?

Australia can't trust its ally with the 'mad king' in power

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to visit Australia.

Australia must enhance its relationship with Israel

COMMENT
Anthony Bergin

Constitutional change is a tough road to go down – but when the benefits are so great, we should pursue it with all vigour.

The change more meaningful than just about any policy issue

COMMENT
David Coleman

The CBA is facing claims it owes millions of dollars.

CBA faces claim thousands of workers owed millions in super

Anna Patty

Investors are playing it safe.

8@eight: Markets on the move

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Gary Burton
17 mins ago

Sceptics say the China market tranquillity is a sign of complacency.

Panic over China is so 2016, these charts explain why

ANALYSIS
Justina Lee

NAB economist Rodrigo Catril says the Australian dollar "now has more freedom" to move still higher.

$A set to crack US80c: Deutsche Bank

Michael Heath
39 mins ago

Franchise chains are responsible for fair wages, says Caltex boss

COMMENT
Julian Segal

Amber Harrison's ex boss Nick Chan still loves journos

Colin Kruger, CBD

Banks told to act in a 'fair, ethical' manner, banks respond with...

Georgia Wilkins

Battle for Australia's office buildings getting edgy

Carolyn Cummins

Until recently, Wolli Creek was an industrial precinct on Arncliffe's northern border.

Fledgling suburb emerges as one of Sydney's densest area

1 hr ago

Tamara, 19, will be one of the residents of this house being built as part of a program by the Property Industry Foundation.?

The houses set to change many teenagers' lives

The chateau was built in the 18th century on behalf of the Marquis de Gudanes.

The Australian couple restoring an 18th century French chateau

Balmoral House has scored the first double-digit house sale of 2017.

Mosman racks up first double-digit house sale for the year

Lucy Macken

Melody Key.

This $9 million villa comes with its own private island

Fascia stretch techniques target more than just muscle groups.

The one stretching technique every runner should know

Long Run
1 hr ago

The Porsche 911 GT3.

Investment drives: Six cars that only increase in value

Cars

An offset account gives you more flexibility than a no frills home loan.

Why a cheap home loan might not be good value

Noel Whittaker

Pockets of Melbourne have an apartment glut.

Nicole helps… keep an apartment buyer safe

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Kate Carnell says the opposition needs to back the company tax cut for small business.

Why small business needs the company tax cut

Kate Carnell

It can be said what is effectively a group training facility and club is being operated for commercial reasons to spread ...

Is our Thai boxing fight stable a business or a hobby?

Max Newnham

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US military 'not in Iraq to seize anybody's oil'

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Angelina Jolie raises son as 'proud' Cambodian

1 hr ago

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Pence brings message of partnership

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MKR: Curry paste scandal

John Shakespeare

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How brave is your love? Season 2 now streaming on Stan

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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George Brandis on Q&A.

Q&A questioner quietly fillets Humphrey B. Brandis on live TV

ANALYSIS
Neil McMahon
1 hr ago

Nazeem Hussain's tears over Lindt terror threat not dividing Australians.

Nazeem Hussain's tears over Lindt cafe terror attack

Aja Styles

David Attenborough will host a sequel to his acclaimed documentary series Blue Planet

David Attenborough, 90, to host Blue Planet II

1 hr ago

Caught out: Alyse and Matt know they will be scored harshly by MKR guests for 'cheating'.

MKR 'villains' caught red curry handed in 'cheating' scandal

Aja Styles

From left: Shailene Woodley, Reece Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman in <i>Big Little Lies</i>.

Big Little Lies is much more than Mean Girls grown up

Michael Idato

Sydney actress Natasha Bassett as Britney Spears in <i>Britney Ever After</i>.

Britney Spears biopic savaged by viewers, described as 'trainwreck'

Rob Moran

UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and actress Emma Watson makes a speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York City ...

Watson defends Beauty, the Beast 'Stockholm Syndrome' story

Ebony Bowden

Yassmin Abdel-Magied on Q&A.

Alt-right group petition demands Yassmin Abdel-Magied be sacked

Rob Moran

The Age, News/Arts. American dancer David Hallberg, who will perform in the Australian Ballet's revival of Sleeping ...

Australia saved his career and now he's repaying the debt

Sonia Harford

Tosca

Electrifying power in this brutal saga of torture and murder

Peter McCallum

Malavika Sarukkai in?Sammohanam

Happy feet - and arms - make for an enchanting show

Jill Sykes

Transgender model on cover of Vogue Paris

The problem with Vogue's transgender cover

COMMENT
Elizabeth Duck-Chong

Angelina Jolie speaking to BBC World News' Yalda Hakim in Cambodia.

Angelina Jolie opens up about split from Brad Pitt

Amy Croffey

Octavia Spencer, from left, Taraji P. Henson, and Janelle Monae pose in the press room with the award for outstanding ...

Why I'm letting my daughter watch the Oscars red carpet

31 mins ago

UNITED STATES - JULY 28: Chelsea Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, July ...

Chelsea Clinton deserves a medal for her Donald Trump burn

Kim Kardashian has been spotted out recently teaming her trackie dacks with fur.

Tracksuits are becoming one of winter's biggest trends

Jenna Clarke

The fear of never finding fulfilling work is crippling.

The heartbreak of being rejected from your dream job

Emma Hardy

Clementine Ford

What I'd like to ask those who defend vile 'humour'

Clementine Ford

Tiny Trump is the latest meme to capture the internet's fancy.

'Tiny Trump' is making the internet great again

A banana may be good for your immune system during or after intense or long exercise.

Eat carbs to support your immune system during exercise

Sarah Berry

Cannibalism: More common than we realise and not black and white.

Could cannibalism be 'perfectly natural'? This scientist thinks so.

Sarah Kaplan
1 hr ago

Problem solved? Not so fast food.

School lunchboxes: why kids deserve better

Paula Goodyer

Turmeric and chickpea curry

Chickpeas on Wednesday + pizza on Saturday = the 5:2 meal planner

Sausage ragu from Karen Martini's New Kitchen cookbook.

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

Beef Bourguignon is more of a simple, home-style dish than Michelin-star fare.

'Workmen's cafe' awarded a Michelin star - by mistake

David Chazan

Love your bump

5 reasons I can't wait to be pregnant again

Cafe date for Mental Health Day

Should we let kids take 'mental health days' off school?

Not my kids!

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

Cassie De Pecol, first woman to visit every country in the world.

27-year-old becomes world's first woman to visit every country

Azamara Journey is the newest luxury cruise ship to call Australia home.

Luxury ship makes first visit to Australia after $25m makeover

Annie Dang

How much oxygen do plane emergency masks contain?

The truth about oxygen masks on planes

Oliver Smith

Dr Penelope Boston with gypsum crystals from Naica Cave in Mexico.

Mexican caves could hold clues to alien life

Uber

Uber launches 'urgent' harassment probe

Atriox and his Banished are a much more interesting alien force than the traditional Covenant.

Review: getting strategic in the stars with Halo Wars 2

Rumours about the iPhone 8, or iPhone X, include inductive charging and an unprecedented price.

Why an AMOLED iPhone is an exciting prospect

Germany is banning the My Friend Cayla doll over privacy fears.

The talking doll that just might be a spy

The Roborace series for self-driving cars is underway.

First self-driving car race ends in smash

David McCowen

2017 Hyundai i30 wagon teaser.

New Hyundai i30 wagon teased

Drive Staff

Bentley Continental Supersports.

Driven: Bentley Continental Supersports

Drive staff

The ACCC has moved on insurance products that provide little benefit to consumers.

ACCC moves on commissions for car dealers

David McCowen

The hardtop Mazda MX-5 RF adds to the convertible model's appeal.

Mazda's new hard-top MX-5 reviewed

Stephen Ottley

Jaguar customers will soon be able to pay for fuel without leaving their car.

Jaguar unveils in-car fuel payment

David McCowen

Corey Norman is determined to help Parramatta reach the play-offs for the first time since 2009.

Corey Norman still paying the price for casino drug bust

Michael Chammas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 28: Dan Vickerman speaks to the media during an Australian Wallabies press conference to ...

Big Vicks did 'transition' better than most

Georgina Robinson

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Cameron Smith of the Storm runs with the ball during the round 25 NRL match between ...

Show us the money: NRL captains push for a fixed share

Chris Barrett

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Dan Vickerman runs with the ball during an Australian Wallabies training session at Manly ...

A war that never stops: When sports careers come to an end

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

Australian quick Pat Cummins was picked up for $875,000.

IPL auction: unknown Englishman's $2.35m pay day

Jon Pierik

Cronulla captain Paul Gallen and Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith.

Sworn enemies unite as faces of 2017 season

Michael Chammas

The offending banner.

Wanderers hit with show-cause notice over offensive banner

Emma Kemp

Dream is over: Jason Day has lost the world No.1 ranking.

'Let me guess:' Day knew why reporters were waiting for him

Karen Crouse

French sojourn: Quade Cooper breaks with the ball for Toulon during their European Rugby Champions Cup match against ...

How an All Blacks icon helped Cooper get back in the game

Phil Lutton

Opaque: The future of the Western Force, the Brumbies and the Rebels are all still under a cloud after the board of the ...

ARU tight-lipped on number of Australian Super Rugby teams

Georgina Robinson

TG Millner Field: The blue line indicates the area of land owned by the Eastwood Rugby Club.

Woodies mull colossal TG Millner sale to reverse decline

Georgina Robinson

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