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Underworld figure Mick Gatto.

Gatto says Bombers asked for help to 'sort out' drug saga

19 mins ago

Last week Tesla Motors sued Sterling Anderson.

Tesla claims they can fix Australia's energy problems in 100 days

Once something's online, you have little to no control over how secure it is.

'Doxing' is the new hacking, and its chaos is spreading far and wide

COMMENT

From stealing US jobs to manipulating its currency to failing to curb North Korea's nuclear ambitions, Trump's ...

America first? Trump wins trove of new trademarks

A court must decide whether Akon Guode becomes the first mother in Victoria to be jailed for infanticide.

Mother who drove children into lake 'faces deportation after jail'

1 hr ago

REALESTATE AFR PHOTOGRAPH BY GLENN HUNT 30 OCTOBER 2007. GENERIC- houses, interest rates, building, house market, ...

Risk is greater than GFC if we can't fix the housing crisis

COMMENT
John Hewson

'I was wrong': Hanson apologises for vaccine allergy remarks

Teenager jailed for killing fellow teen in fight over girlfriend

Network Ten, regulator clash over airing of anti-abortion ad

Packer 'recruited to fund Israeli PM's lifestyle': reports

Murdered mother's accused points finger at associate

James Murray, CEO of Corporate Office Supplies

Cold callers sold farming couple enough printer ink to last 1700 years

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has been roasted on social media for her International Women's Day pledge.

#humblebrag: Trudeau's wife's 'shameful' Women's Day post

COMMENT

Gosling

'Good evening, I'm Ryan Gosling': Is this the best TV prank ever?

Paul Harris, host of Film Buff's Forecast, in 2013.

Death in Brunswick: Film Buff's Forecast to go after 36 years on air

1 hr ago

Airbus drone

Flying car drone could make traffic jams a thing of the past

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Screaming taxi drivers try to storm Parliament

Evening express

Here's all the news you might have missed today

Jonesy

Backlash sends Married At First Sight villain 'into hiding'

The Dromedary Hotel is for sale in Central Tilba.

What it's really like to live in one of Australia's tiniest villages

HSBC boss walks employee down the aisle when her parents won't

Boss walks employee down the aisle when her parents won't

42 mins ago

Former speaker Telmo Languiller is taking sick leave from parliament for one month.

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Former speaker Telmo Languiller is taking sick leave from parliament for one month.

Former Speaker takes sick leave from parliament

Richard Willingham

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to supporters as he campaigns for his party in the Uttar Pradesh state ...

Deciding India's destiny: All roads lead to this state of 220m

Amrit Dhillon

Sydney Rains: 050616: SMH News: June 5 2016: After months of little rain, storm cells lash the East Coast of Australia ...

Companies duck for cover on climate change

Peter Hannam

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Karen Chetcuti, whose body was found near Lake Buffalo.

Chetcuti Verbunt murder accused points finger at associate

Melbourne is in a rental crisis (I know, I'm looking for a place)

COMMENT

Surfing safari: police used counter-terror boat for surf trip

Police linked arms on the steps of Parliament to keep the taxi protesters at bay.

Workers stage mass protest march in Melbourne

The man police want to speak to over the alleged sex assault at Footscray train station.

17-year-old boy sexually assaulted as he got off a train in Footscray

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ATM fraudster to be jailed, then deported

A salt lake in Westgate Park has turned pink.

'Enjoy the views': Melbourne lake turns a bright shade of pink

Wholesale electricity prices are soaring.

Power prices have doubled since carbon tax axed

Adam Morton

Taskforce Argos detectives have charged a 42-year-old man with more than 900 child sex offences after he allegedly posed ...

Fake Bieber charged with 900 child sex offences

QLD

Goran Markovic in Florence, Italy.

Catch me if you can, and police did: Nabbed 14 years on

NSW

Lloyd and Corryn Rayney in happier times.

Rayney tells of abuse since wife's unsolved murder

WA

Treasurer Scott Morrison will discuss the affordable housing proposal with his state and territory counterparts.

Morrison considers new way to put millions into housing

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola
24 mins ago

Politics as we know it should change

COMMENT
Stephanie Peatling

Chinese naval ships close to Australia? 'Get used to it'

David Wroe
34 mins ago

Turnbull has been a strong voice of national cohesion, as any Australian leader should be.

Deal to ban foreign political donations breaks down

The Honorable Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister speaking at the Australian Financial Review Business Summit, Hilton ...

PM calls energy crisis talks amid gas shortage blackout warnings

The sector unanimously criticised the changes at a Senate committee hearing in Parliament on Thursday.

'We won't rob Peter': childcare industry rejects cash

Labor MPs Kate Ellis and Anthony Albanese during the ALP National Conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre on ...

Kate Ellis to quit frontbench, force Bill Shorten to reshuffle

44 mins ago

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond poses for the media with his traditional red dispatch box outside ...

Britain's budget driving blind into oncoming Brexit

ANALYSIS
Nick Miller

The goddess of war Sekhmet at the Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt.

Trove of statues of war goddess Sekhmet found in Luxor

Stephen Gutierrez in a photo from his firm's website.

Miami lawyer's pants catch fire during arson trial

A demonstrator protests during the Day Without a Woman strike in New York.

Women worldwide rally for equality

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Female traffic light signals are installed at the intersection of Swanston and Flinders ...

Forget about little green women, let's have a thumbs up instead

COMMENT
Matt Holden

One-year leases are the norm now.

Melbourne is in a rental crisis (I know, I'm looking for a place)

COMMENT
Claire Thurstans

Illustration: Matt Davidson

The 'socialist' idea that could revolutionise housing

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Atlassian's Mike Cannon-Brookes said the need to understand, adapt and be part of the new economy was critical.

Silence on ideas boom 'is sad'

Elizabeth Knight
25 mins ago

Airbnb has said it plans to house 100,000 people in temporary homes over the next five years.

Airbnb mulling expansion in long-term home rentals: sources

Olivia Zaleski

Solution? Tesla vice-president Lyndon Rive with the Powerwall 2.

Batteries could fix Australia's energy problem in 100 days: Tesla

Adam Morton

Is children's ridesharing gaining traction?

Rideshare ventures gear up for children as Uber enforces underage rule

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

In China, Trump wins a trove of new trademarks

Sui-Lee Wee

Big miners drag ASX lower

Myriam Robin

ACMA, Ten clash over airing of anti-abortion ad

Lucy Battersby

Why the ASX200 can't break past 5800

Myriam Robin

The apartment in Trump had been available to rent since at least last September - long after the building that helped ...

Welcome, Airbnb guest! Your neighbours are the Trumps

Tania Lenon and Penny Petridis (right) of renovation and building maintenance business Female Tradie.

Fed up with dodgy tradies, Wendy beats them at their own game

14-16 Buckland Street, Chippendale

Rags to riches as blue-collar 'burbs become hot property

Rip off

This estate agent can't hold a licence so why can he train others?

Erica Dibden at ABC Cheese Factory, home of Tilba Real Dairy, Central Tilba.

My isolated home: I live in one of Australia's smallest villages

Bell & Ross BR03-Horograph.

New faces: The latest trend in luxury watches is really simple

Watches

Emirates A380's new on-board bar.

In-flight bars are getting even bigger and swankier

First Class

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How does Centrelink assess my personal loan?

Noel Whittaker

Investing in shares is easier and cheaper than ever.

Why more women should invest in the sharemarket

Scott Phillips

Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell is frustrated at the banks' inaction.

'I'm gobsmacked': Banks fail to comply with unfair contract laws

Cara Waters

How will 40 per cent of the workforce learn to run a business?

Self-employment should be mandatory learning

Tony Featherstone

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CCTV: Frankston hairdresser robbed three times in one morning

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Women on company boards

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'Media takes Trump tweets too literally'

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Malta's Azure Window collapses

Signs at The Large Erecting Shop at Eveleigh Railway Precinct, Eveleigh.

Historic Eveleigh railway yard in Sydney under threat

Stan - Underground

Gripping escape thriller Underground - all episodes now streaming. Only on Stan.

STAN - American Gothic

Gripping murder mystery American Gothic - all episodes now streaming on Stan

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Hit the road and escape the city

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Arts News. US actor, comedian and singer Josh Gad in Sydney to celebrate the release of Disneys Beauty and the Beast. ...

Beauty and the Beast's Josh Gad on outrage over the gay LeFou

Sarah Thomas

Fake Ryan Gosling, Munich cook Ludwig Lehner, accepts his award.

Gosling-gate: is this the best TV prank ever?

Rob Moran

Jonesy

Married At First Sight contestant goes into hiding after backlash

Rob Moran

Daisy Ridley as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Disney screens first fragment of next Star Wars film, The Last Jedi

Michael Idato

Love Actually scene first hit cinemas 13 years ago.

Love Actually's reboot is bringing back the famous cue card scene

Broede Carmody

Lisa Curry stayed in the South African jungle for a massive 41 days.

Lisa Curry slams 'untrue' reports about fiance Mark Tabone

Broede Carmody

Hugh Jackman

What Logan shows us about the future of superhero movies

Garry Maddox

Are there changes in store for <i>7.30</i>? ABC boss Michelle Guthrie says she wants to find new ways to tell stories.

Revamped Catalyst could inspire new-look 7.30, Lateline and News

Michael Lallo

Paul Harris, host of Film Buff's Forecast, in 2013.

Death in Brunswick: Film Buff's Forecast to go after 36 years on air

Karl Quinn
1 hr ago

Gemma Arterton in National Theatre Live's <i>Saint Joan</i>.

Saint Joan's Gemma Arterton a heroine of riveting authority

REVIEW
Peter Craven

THE AGE. NEWS. MELBOURNE. NGV. Generic National Gallery of Victoria. Picture by Paul Harris. Monday 9 Febuary 20045 ...

Claims NGV security guards paid cash in hand prompts probe

Debbie Cuthbertson

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has been roasted on social media for her International Women's Day pledge.

Justin Trudeau's wife's social media post sparks major backlash

COMMENT
Jenna Clarke

"Ask yourself this – what do YOU want? Think long and hard."

A domestic violence survivor's letter to her 16-year-old self

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Kristen Stewart attends the 'Personal Shopper' photocall during the 69th annual Cannes Film ...

Kristen Stewart debuts radical new buzz cut

Zosia Mamet speaks onstage during The Anthology Film Archives Benefit and Auction on March 2, 2017 in New York City.

Girls actress opens up about emotionally abusive ex

Eat, drink and be Meryl ... seems like a solid life motto to us.

Internet has a field day with International Women's Day joke

Annie Brown

This was never going to end well.

An IWD tweet from Donald Trump was never going to go well

Mary Ward

Scarlett Johansson arriving at the recent Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Scarlett Johansson files for divorce, wants primary custody

Christie D'zurilla

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Ruby Rose poses at the xXx: 'Return Of Xander Cage' Sydney Fan Event on November 19, ...

Ruby Rose, the cockroach, and the publicist

Andrew Hornery

Moderation: Processed meat, too much salt and too few vegies are linked with cardiometabolic death.

Death by diet: Cardio deaths linked to food

Sarah Berry

Support your body to optimise your chances.

The secrets of fertility over 40

Cass Chapman

Journal: Tello wrote down what she ate because research shows tracking helps.

Prescription for weight-loss: Doctor takes her own advice

Pepperoni pizza omelette.

Michelin-starred pub chef lost 70kg with these comfort food recipes

Soft drinks: even one a week is too much.

Sip soft drink more than once a week? You need to read this

Hoyt's oregano product was found by Choice to contain 11 per cent oregano leaves.

Spice merchants slapped with $11k fine over fake oregano

I'm just so, so tired ...

Confessions of an exhausted mum

Jake's note explained why his sister took the butterfly wind chime.

Young thief leaves heartbreaking note for homeowner

The boy doesn't like it when teachers accidentally use his first name.

'Should I let my six-year-old change his rather unusual name?'

Switzerland: Not just about chocolate and cheese.

The best country in the world, according to rest of the world

Kylie McLaughlin

Qatar Airways' new business class seat, the 'QSuite'.

Qatar unveils revolutionary new business class suites

Craig Platt

There are certain situations when booking your travels online just doesn't cut it.

Who needs a travel agent these days? You do, in these situations

Michael Gebicki

The rising dependence on cameras is changing the way we communicate.

Snap bets on cultural supremacy of camera

When asked about onions, Google can't tell the difference between the truth and an obvious falsehood. What else is it ...

Google algorithm lying to you about onions

COMMENT

CIA

The rise of doxing: how to keep your secrets safe

COMMENT

The Panasonic FZ2500, a great all-rounder.

A camera perfect for the serious amateur

Download traffic will inevitably grow, particularly as demand for streaming services increases.

Telcos feed growing appetite for downloads

Gemballa Avalanche.

Eight wildest cars from Geneva

Andrew MacLean

Mitsubishi Tritons sold from 2010 were some of the most well-rounded dual-cab utes on the market.

What used 4x4 dual-cab ute should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

The New Opel Insignia Grand Sport is presented during the press day at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show in ...

The real stars of the Geneva show

Stephen Ottley

Renault Zoe e-sport concept revealed at the 2017 Geneva motor show.

Renault reveals 340kW electric hot hatch

Stephen Ottley

Hyundai Motor today unveiled its updated Sonata model, showing the flagship sedan for the first time at the ...

New Hyundai Sonata revealed

Dom Tripolone

Holden has unveiled its successor to the Australian-made Commodore.

Holden targets premium brands with new Commodore

Stephen Ottley

High expectation: Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli is second-favourite to win the Brownlow Medal this year.

It's never too early for Brownlow Medal intrigue

Scott Spits
28 mins ago

As long as he's playing well, Martin's got time to weigh the Tigers 'terrific offer'.

Tigers give Martin 'as long as he likes' on contract

Daniel Cherny
1 hr ago

Most players along the way have faced more obstacles than received assistance.

Bash and crash of AFLW is big part of why I love it

Daisy Pearce

Former Bomber Dean Wallis.

Bombers deny reaching out to Mick Gatto

Setback: Jordan de Goey.

De Goey injury adds to Collingwood's woes

Daniel Cherny

Hungry: Nat Fyfe is back "fitter" and "stronger".

Fyfe was jealous of Dangerfield in 2016

Dustin Martin

Why Dustin Martin is ill-equipped to handle the scrutiny

COMMENT
Caroline Wilson

Hutchy will helm <i>The Footy Show</i>.

Can Craig Hutchison save The Footy Show?

Jon Pierik

Big hitter: Marcus Stoinis scored his maiden international century in an ODI against New Zealand last month.

Stoinis bolts in under horses-for-courses Test team policy

Andrew Wu
1 hr ago

Sunil Gavaskar

Shocked Gavaskar slams ICC for Smith decision

Rob Forsaith

The hero: Sergi Roberto celebrates scoring Barca's sixth goal - the winner.

Barca pull off incredible six-goal Champions League comeback

Fightback: India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates the first-innings dismissal of Steve Smith in Bangalore.

Australia are back where they began; behind the eight ball

Greg Baum

Damage done: Andrew Bogut grimaces after the collision.

Bogut's future up in the air after season-ending leg break

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