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Can you put a tangible value on the weekend?

Penalty rate cuts: Who gains, who will be hit hardest

6 mins ago

Emergency workers at the scene of the light plane crash near Traralgon.

'Lucky escape': Two unharmed after plane crashes near highway

BREAKING
2 mins ago

Before the election, supporters of Donald Trump were the main audience for fake news stories.

Trump is losing his war with the media, new poll shows

"Not an FJ Holden": The interior of a 2004 Mercedes-Benz coupe.

'It's not an FJ Holden': Experts rubbish Ristevski fuel claim

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the International Convention Centre Sydney. Wednesday 22nd February 2017 ...

The strange route Netanyahu took to get from Singapore to Oz

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

Packer hits $489m Crown jackpot despite high rollers deserting

COMMENT

The 'shovel man' story has tongues wagging in Mount Macedon

Sunday penalty rates slashed in landmark ruling

10 mins ago

How much are taxpayers spending to bring Brazil, Argentina to MCG?

1 hr ago

'Big risk': Police chief warns against public joining pursuits

1 hr ago

I'll pay it back: MP's $40k bill to live 80km from his electorate

Australia Post chief executive Ahmed Fahour is expected to quit his $5.6 million job later today.

Australia Post chief Ahmed Fahour resigns weeks after $5.6m salary scrutiny

1 hr ago

Australian skipper Steve Smith.

Live: Australia opts against three spinners as first Test begins

Live

Joel Selwood (left) and Patrick Dangerfield have formed a lethal midfield combination.

Why the Geelong skipper is no 'Dangerwood' fan

1 hr ago

Why the eat less, move more message doesn't work: Michael Mosley

What Michael Mosley has learnt since the 5:2 diet

This Way Up

Are cats bad for your mental health?

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Oscars mashup: every Aussie Academy Award winner in 150 secs

Three Blue Ducks chef Darren Robertson has made his MKR debut.

MKR is running out of steam and a new judge can't fix it

India's Ravichandran Ashwin returns after a practice session ahead of their first cricket test match against Australia ...

The photos that confirmed Australia's worst fears for India

Sex without the chance of becoming pregnant - Yes.

Good in bed: 10 tips to avoid falling into a sexless relationship

It's been getting increasingly bleak for first home buyers in Sydney and Melbourne since 2009.

Three graphs show just how real the struggle is for first-home buyers

1 hr ago

Is Australia Racist?, Ray Martin

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Is Australia Racist?, Ray Martin

Are Australians racist? Ray Martin thinks he knows

Karl Quinn

Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar made the decision early on to sell all of their software ...

Why we need to stop bagging the young and rich

Tony Featherstone

Following Donald Trump is literally like flicking through TV stations or sitting on Twitter – a whir of opinions, issues ...

Donald Trump lives in a media bubble, and it's causing chaos

COMMENT
Josephine Tovey

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The Grevillea unit at Barwon Prison.

'Two weeks to turn life around': Judge bails teen hurt in jail riot

1 hr ago

Essendon Airport: Stop flights keep the rest, says ex-planning minister

Cruise ship passengers warned of rare disease risk

A United Energy service station was robbed twice in the early hours of Thursday morning in Narre Warren North.

Machetes and shotgun found in garden bed after robberies

Karen Ristevski.

Stepson urges Karen Ristevski's killer to 'man up and confess'

The crash scene

Experts say pilots untrained to deal with 'feathering' failure

Victoria's road toll has climbed to 30.

Road toll climbs to 30 after Lake Rowan crash

Black smoke is seen billowing from the factory fire in Chullora.

Firefighters battle massive factory fire in Sydney

NSW
1 hr ago

NSW had a near miss earlier this month as heatwave conditions strained the state's electricity supplies.

Victorian cities faced power cuts to keep NSW cool

EXCLUSIVE

Young mother Peta Fairhead died after being found dumped outside the emergency unit of Joondalup Health Campus.

Trio deny killing. kidnapping young mother of three

WA

Denied bail: Kurt Majoor.

'Keep this quiet': Teacher accused of sex with student

NSW

Senator Pauline Hanson has suggested women are getting pregnant just to receive paid parental leave.

I take my hat off to Hanson but she's out of touch

COMMENT
Stephanie Peatling

Dutton backs down on swap comments after Bishop correction

Tom McIlroy

Successes against Islamic State to 'escalate foreign fighters problem'

Tom McIlroy

Cane farmer (and director of the local sugar cane farming collective) Paula Langdon on her farm near Ayr, North ...

The 'Erin Brockovich scenario' behind MP's threat to quit

Pauline Hanson.

'They get pregnant for the money': Hanson opposes leave changes

Calls for early intervention: Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has backed a justice target.

Kevin Rudd scolds Benjamin Netanyahu amid Australia visit

RBA governor Phil Lowe is unhappy with the prospect of continued low wages growth.

It's what they wanted, but it hurts

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Investors rushed to buy stocks after Trump's win in the belief that taxes will be slashed and infrastructure spending ...

Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms

Kim Jong-nam, left, and his half-brother, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

North Korea says Malaysia is to blame for death of its citizen

McDonald’s

McDonald's in Italy offers side of McHistory

People walk through toppled graves at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in University City, Missouri.

US Muslims raise $100K for vandalised Jewish cemetery

Illustration: Matt Davidson

Don't mind the coal: Electricity prices are going up regardless

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Illustration: Dionne Gain

Reckless Trump can't seem to sift media garbage from fact

COMMENT
Josephine Tovey

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton

Was Dutton being deliberate? Or just incompetent?

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

"Half of business leaders say a lack of a clear plan for Australia's economic future is holding them back from making ...

Cut the company tax rate and push up the GST, says Henry

Peter Martin
56 mins ago

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Markets Live: Dollar slips on weak capex

Live
Patrick Commins, Jens Meyer
1 hr ago

The changes do not extend to restaurants and cafes as industry representatives did not provide enough evidence to ...

Penalty rate cuts: Who gains, and who will be hit hardest

Anna Patty
6 mins ago

Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour.

Australia Post chief resigns

Lucy Battersby
1 hr ago

James Packer hits $489 million Crown casino jackpot

COMMENT

Maybe Clive Palmer's 'depressed' nephew should come home: judge

1 hr ago

'Bad day for working Australians': Sunday penalty rates slashed

Nick Toscano
10 mins ago

Business investment set to fall for fifth consecutive year

Peter Martin
1 hr ago

Housing affordability is an increasing problem in Melbourne and Sydney.

Housing affordability expected 'to deteriorate further by 2027'

It's been getting increasingly bleak for first home buyers in Sydney and Melbourne since 2009.

Three graphs show real struggle for Melbourne first home buyers

1 hr ago

The exterior of a Windsor townhouse by Pleysier Perkins shows the effectiveness of black.

Beyond trends: The design styles that just never date

The new collection will land in stores Autumn 2017.

Target's new interiors collection is very unlike Target

You may not know this but Australians are a force in the interiors world.

Five things Australians do best in the world of home design

Topman brings back double denim.

The new rules: Five street style tricks to master next season

Men's Style

When our guard goes down at work, we can get in all sorts of trouble.

11 topics you should never, ever talk about at work

Success

DIY versus large super funds - industry funds hit back.

DIY funds with less than $2 million not viable, say industry funds

John Collett

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Will we lose our health care card?

Noel Whittaker

Two Birds Cafe owner Justin Lan says opening on weekends is hard for small business owners.

Penalty rates cut "evens up the playing field" for small business

Cara Waters
1 min ago

Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar topped last year's BRW Young Rich List.

Why we need to stop bagging the young and rich

Tony Featherstone

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Penalty rates: industry reacts

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Nine Entertainment earnings report

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Chris Martin 'murders' George Michael song

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Ardent Leisure earnings report

Illustration Matt Davidson

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The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Three Blue Ducks chef Darren Robertson has made his MKR debut.

MKR is running out of steam and a new judge can't save it

COMMENT
Broede Carmody

Coldplay's Chris Martin performs at the Brits.

Chris Martin cops it over George Michael tribute

Rob Moran

Sir Elton John was reported to command more than $1 million for a show.

Elton John tour under cloud of controversy over public money

Felicity Caldwell

Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney arrive at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California ...

George Clooney slings 'Hollywood elitist' label back at Donald Trump

Rob Moran

Hugh Jackman is Logan, a man tormented by a failing physique but also a conflicted conscience.

Here's hoping Logan is Jackman's last Wolverine movie

COMMENT
Karl Quinn

Keira Maguire's screams were heard across the jungle on I'm A Celebrity.

Is this the making of Keira Maguire on I'm A Celeb?

Christine Sams

Robert Carlyle channels the Begbie rage again. He stayed away from his wife and children during the shoot: "You don’t ...

T2 Trainspotting meets fans' high expectations and more: review

Paul Byrnes

Surprise winner: Alex Russell and Aaron Pedersen in <i>Goldstone</i>.

Surprise triumph for Goldstone over Hacksaw Ridge at awards

Garry Maddox

Ice Cube (Strickland) and Charlie Day (Andy Campbell) in Fist Fight.

Vulgar schoolyard comedy Fist Fight a lightweight effort

REVIEW
Jake Wilson

Robert Carlyle channels the Begbie rage again. He stayed away from his wife and children during the shoot: "You don’t ...

T2 Trainspotting taps into rich vein of original cult film

REVIEW ★★★★
Paul Byrnes

Surprise winner: Alex Russell and Aaron Pedersen in <i>Goldstone</i>.

Goldstone trumps Hacksaw Ridge at Critics Circle awards

Garry Maddox

These captured moments had served as a reminder that life was not static, no experience or pain permanent, but now I ...

Why I took a photo of myself every day after my marriage ended

Olivia Clement

Tobi Pearce and Kayla Itsines.

Kayla Itsines' partner charged with prescription drug possession

Gwyneth Paltrow: Lifestyle blogger or peddler of "fake luxury news"?

Gwyneth is back with a new book - and it's a doozy

Jenna Clarke

I always give the person an easy way to reject me.

The one rule I have given myself when asking someone out

Zachary Zane

George and Amal Clooney attend the Netflix special screening and reception of The White Helmets hosted by The Clooney ...

George and Amal don't know what sex their twins are, okay?

Andrea Mandell

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Recording artist Rihanna attends The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, ...

Rihanna just picked up a major new accolade

Annie Brown

Katy Perry opted for a futuristic galaxy-inspired look, perhaps heavily influenced by her new disco-pop song Chained to ...

Brit Awards red carpet brought more shocks than frocks

Chris Brown (L) and Karrueche Tran are seen during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 at Lincoln Center for the ...

Ex-girlfriend takes out restraining order against Chris Brown

Why the eat less, move more message doesn't work: Michael Mosley

What Michael Mosley has learnt since the 5:2 diet

Sarah Berry

Step in to perk up.

Take the plunge - an icy dip is so restorative

Jenny Landreth

Experts claim eating fruit regularly makes you 10 per cent less likely to be obese.

Fat chance fruit makes you fat, study says

Sarah Berry

Char-grilled calzone stuffed with ajvar and slow-cooked pork.

Video: Stuff it, throw a pizza pocket on the barbecue

Keep it simple and spend more time with your guests.

What do chefs cook when they have friends over for dinner?

Pineapple on pizza: It's a divisive question.

Iceland's president wants to ban pineapple from pizza

Actress Amber Tamblyn just cornered the market on weird celebrity baby names.

Is this celebrity baby name for real? (Let's hope not)

"Whoops!" Mum, Jessica Gianoni, was shamed for sending cake to school with her daughter.

'You're in trouble, Mum': school's narky note over packed lunch

1 hr ago

The survey gives insights into the private lives of parents.

Mums prefer sleep over sex, new survey finds

1: Sancho Bay, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil.

Australia fails to make top 10 in annual world's best beaches list

Kylie McLaughlin
1 hr ago

Thew new Qantas premium economy seat for the 787 Dreamliner.

Qantas unveils new premium seat for long-haul Dreamliners

Craig Platt

The overwater villas at Per Aquum Niyama, Maldives.

Among hundreds of paradise resorts, this one is a stand out

Tracey Spicer

Instances of sexism and harassment of women in Silicon Valley do not appear to be isolated incidents.

Uber sexism charges sound a wake-up call

The Love turntable: tech breakthrough or gimmick?

Radical digital turntable sends sound wirelessly

COMMENT

This render shows the same hypothetical phone in various colours.

3D camera tipped for new iPhone

Hayley Tsukayama

An artist's conception of the view from the fifth planet of the TRAPPIST-1 system.

System with 7 Earth-like planets found

Huawei is jumping into the deep end of the phone pool with the Mate 9.

Review: Huawei's Mate 9 flags a change

2017 Toyota C-HR.

New Toyota C-HR prices revealed

David McCowen

The new i30 Wagon will make its official debut at the 2017 Geneva motor show.

New Hyundai i30 wagon revealed

Dom Tripolone

Mercedes' new ute has made a trip to Australia.

Mercedes-Benz ute spotted in Oz

David McCowen

Mercedes will debut a stretched version of its GT performance car to target the Porsche Panamera.

Mercedes planning Porsche Panamera rival

Greg Kable

Range Rover is set to introduce a fourth model named the Velar.

New Range Rover Velar revealed

David McCowen

2017 Toyota Kluger

New Toyota Kluger prices revealed

Dom Tripolone

Dustin Martin has put contract talks on hold.

Hardwick hopes special relationship will sway Martin

Ronny Lerner
36 mins ago

Dqangerwood no more? Joel Selwood (left) and Patrick Dangerfield formed a lethal midfield combination in 2016.

Geelong skipper no Dangerwood fan

1 hr ago

Impact player: Dayne Beams.

The forgotten few: footballers making a quiet comeback in 2017

Sam McClure

Sam Mitchell is part oft the Eagles leadership group.

Mitchell in Eagles leadership group as Hurn skippers another year

Fran Rimrod

GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron poses with the number two draft pick TIm Taranto.

Giants hopeful AFL doesn't adjust recruitment zones

James Buckley

Trevor Nisbett.

West Coast Eagles push for access to academy recruits

Caroline Wilson

Opposing AFLW captains Steph Chiocci of the Magpies and Lauren Arnell of the Blues.

Goddard, Finnis and more: Episode four of the Outer Sanctum is here

Back in action: Patrick Ryder.

Port mulling Ryder's re-introduction to AFL

Flashback: Jason Gillespie salutes the crowd, back in 2004.

Australia out to rewrite the India story

ANALYSIS
Greg Baum

Lewis Hamilton has questioned the benefit the new rules will have on F1 in 2017.

Formula One is a bit outdated, says Lewis Hamilton

Brazil calling: The Socceroos will face the five-time world champions just days after Brazil v Argentina at the MCG.

How much are taxpayers spending to bring Brazil, Argentina to the 'G?

Michael Lynch
1 hr ago

Maybe Rory McIlroy decided it was far less political to play with Trump than not play with him.

It's not fair to expect McIlroy to stand up to Trump

James Corrigan

Melbourne United coach Dean Demopoulos after the game.

Demopoulos sacked as United NBL coach

Roy Ward
1 hr ago

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