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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson campaigning in Mandurah, south of Perth.

A new danger lies in Hanson's hero worship

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

ACT Policing have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with a crime spree in Greenway.

Pitt Street would-be carjacker locked in vehicle by driver

President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington.

'We need a Trump in Australia': How the west was lost

Matthew Knott

Highgate Ln Coffee Roasters have taken over management of the upper level cafe at the Old Bus Depot Markets.

What I did when I met a homeless backpacker in a Bondi cafe

David Leser

Jackie Falzon.

'I'm...going...to...die': Deadly storm takes 21-year-old's breath away

Press secretary Sean Spicer isn't spending as much time in front of the cameras as observers have come to expect of the ...

Trump press secretary Spicer barred from Air Force One

The uncomfortable truth as Kate Ellis walks away

COMMENT
Jacqueline Maley

International grocery giant to hit Australian shores

Homebuyers locked out: The bonus that's not working

'I would be put in the oven': Owner threat to Domino's manager

Adele Ferguson

Sydney slum lord fined hundreds of thousands over student digs

Polo

Neighbourhood stoush turns nasty between Sydney millionaires

Andrew Hornery

Jun 7, Sun Herald, The Goss, Jenna Clarke, Melissa George and her husband Jean David Blanc. Melissa is pregnant. Pic ...

Melissa George's fairytale romance turns to 'hell'

There's something about that voice or its owner that can have her demolish a small hill.

Adele shows Sydney she's all human

Professor Robert E. Kelly remained calm during the interview, despite the interruption.

Professor's live BBC interview interrupted by his children

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We're all using the word 'myself' wrongly. Here's how to fix that

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Tow in surfing off Narrabeen

Tim Simona has effectively been banned for life from the NRL.

NRL star gambled on his career, all for bets that lost him $400

Justin Bieber didn't crack a smile until the fourth song at Etihad.

Justin Bieber looked bored but Australia's Beliebers didn't mind

Neil Perry's beef chuck pie with peas. Yes please!

30 soul-satisfying pies and tarts recipes

Golden moment: Johnathan Thurston wheels away in celebration after kicking the winning field goal.

Another night, another thriller as Cowboys sink Broncos

Martin McKenna with his dogs (front from left) Boy and Snowy and (back row) Farouk, Piglet, Fergus and Sean at his ...

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Martin McKenna with his dogs (front from left) Boy and Snowy and (back row) Farouk, Piglet, Fergus and Sean at his ...

Author McKenna the leader of the pack

Frank Robson

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Bryce Cartwright of the Panthers offloads the ball in a tackle during the round eight NRL ...

The Bryce Cartwright story raises disturbing questions

Darren Kane

Nalini Joshi.

The subtle trap for female academics an enduring reality

COMMENT
Nalini Joshi

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: The changing Sydney skyline looking towards the city from Greenwich to Barangaroo and ...

How NSW became a powerhouse of construction

Bob Armstrong's former home in Lavender Bay set a suburb record at $13 million.

It's a game of musical chairs on the harbour foreshore

Title Deeds

Philippa pays more than $800 a week to rent in Redfern but has paid with her own money for repairs, fearing complaining ...

'I'm just putting up with it': Renters in lease limbo

There are new NSW strata laws compelling owners to fit window locks by March 12, 2018.

Flat Chat: Window locks must be fitted – but can be removed

Jimmy Thomson

As tempting as it is to tuck your phone in with you at night, don't.

Seven ways you're endangering your home without even realising it

Lara has started a campaign to apply public scrutiny to the Jehovah's Witnesses.

'You are ostracised': How Lara lost touch with her family at 19

Tit-for-tat: Another brutal murder in Sydney's gangland war

After 14 years of police pursuit, alleged serial fraudster faces court

Light Plane

One confirmed dead in light plane crash in Sydney's west

An artist's impression of Parramatta Square, part of the area's rapid development

One Sydney council's plan to make developers pay

Kemel Barakat, 29, was shot dead in his unit on Bennett St at Mortlake on Friday.

Gangland killing suspect shot dead at point-blank range

Police on a beach at Darling Point after a body was found in the water.

Body found floating in Sydney Harbour

An image from CCTV footage of the man dragging his girlfriend out of the service station.

Dramatic footage shows man drag pregnant girlfriend by hair

Jane Lee

Amy Ellingworth, former personal assistant to Scott Driscoll, was glad to see him face sentencing for his crimes.

'Shady' MP forced aide to mark menstrual cycle in calendar

QLD

Once a boom property town, Karratha's averages prices dropped 32 per cent.

'My house has devalued by $645,000': Debt stress in mining towns

A former public servant has lost her taxpayer-funded physiotherapy – after nearly 1300 sessions.

Public servant's physio halted - 1300 sessions and $70,000 later

ACT

Let parents decide on vaccines: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Colin Barnett admits unease over One Nation deal as landslide looms

Matthew Knott

Investors storm back, elbowing out first home buyers

Peter Martin

RSL scandal deepens as new claims emerge post-resignation

David Wroe

Cartoonist Bill Leak was a friend of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for more than 30 years.

Prime Minister in shock over friend Bill Leak's death

"If foreign donations are to be addressed, they need to be addressed comprehensively," says Scott Ryan.

'Black hole' could see groups funnel in foreign cash, Coalition warns

Treasurer Scott Morrison says he is working well with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Morrison denies he is being sidelined amid reshuffle talk

Simon Bosch: cartoon / illo / illustration / toon / artwork

A gas burner / flame with a dollar sign.
Coal seam gas ...

The problem with gas, explained

ANALYSIS
Adam Morton
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Pope Francis, right, arrives in the village of Ariccia, near Rome, to start a week long spiritual retreat.

Let married men become priests, suggests Pope

White House press secretary Sean Spicer adjusts his American flag pin after he was told that it was upside down.

Sean Spicer wore an upside-down flag pin. The internet reacted.

Istanbul mayor Kadir Topbas said all seven on board had died.

Helicopter with business executives crashes in Istanbul

Demonstrators during a protest against Trump's controversial travel ban.

Afghans who worked for US are told not to apply for visas

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson campaigning in Mandurah, south of Perth.

A new danger lies in Hanson’s hero worship

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Nalini Joshi says subtle competitions and games that skew the playing field towards one gender, race or ethnicity are ...

The subtle trap for female academics is still an enduring reality

COMMENT
Nalini Joshi

C3PO.

Be afraid: your job and your life are not safe from robots

COMMENT
Garry Linnell

'When some stores start underpaying the rot soon spreads across the network'.

Domino's side order: Do you want some money with that?

INVESTIGATION
Adele Ferguson

Bullish sentiment: A trader donned a Donald Trump hat while working on Friday on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

US stocks rise as jobs report clears way for rate hike

Jeremy Herron

State Street Global Advisors, a nearly $2.5 trillion investor, installed the bronze statue in front of Wall Street's ...

Wall Street's defiant girl sends a blunt message to Aussie boards

Nassim Khadem

Aldi's rival Schwarz Group is taking steps to set up Down Under.

Retail giant Kaufland faces first hurdle entering Australia

Simon Johanson

The truth about getting investment

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Appco case reveals dark underbelly of charity

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Former Myer exec breathes new life into bricks and mortar

Mark Hawthorne

Australia seen as safe haven for investors

Carolyn Cummins

Secret dream machines of the Geneva Motor Show.

Geneva gems: The secret supercars you've never heard of

Cars
40 mins ago

Blackman's brewery single batch.

Eight refreshing beers with a surprisingly healthy ingredient

Fine Drinks

The property spruikers typically run all-in-one shops for broking, conveyancing and so on.

Beware of free property seminars

Noel Whittaker

Economic abuse is recognised as a form of domestic violence in many states, though not in NSW.

'Covert violence': The hidden cost of financial abuse

Georgina Dent

Allen Liao has chosen a simple and classic design for the glasses.

Never lose your glasses again

Cara Waters

Recruiting someone for your own business is extremely daunting.

Hiring your first employee: Daunting and unpredictable

James Adonis

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Professor's live interview gatecrashed by kids

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Tow in surfing off Narrabeen

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Sydney move closer to the Premiers Plate

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GWS and Fremantle warm up with wins

Visiting New Zealand schoolboy rugby union footballers, perform the Haka for the Sydney Lord Mayor, Harry Jensen, at the ...

Rewind - Sport and politics

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Brand new season of Billions - now streaming. Only on Stan.

Stan - Imposters

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

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Aisholpan is a 13-year-old Kazakh girl in western Mongolia who learns the ancient art of eagle hunting from her father ...

The Eagle Huntress is an amazing documentary. But is it true?

Karl Quinn

Ian Thorpe presents <i>Bullied</i>.

Ian Thorpe's Bullied: the show all students and teachers should see

Karl Quinn

Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston are back.

Matt Preston says Masterchef 2017 has 24 winners

Sarah Thomas

Now top of the pops with Kids: Peter Helliar and his first children's book, Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase.

Comedian Peter Helliar is now a bestselling children's author

Linda Morris

Danish director Lars von Trier says his upcoming serial killer film is inspired by "rat king" Donald Trump.

Lars von Trier says his serial killer film was inspired by Trump

Rob Moran

Days Like This failed to book any female artists to headline its pop-up festival this weekend.

Not one female headliner at music festival Days Like This

Broede Carmody

Steve Price says <i>I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here</i> has "changed" him.

I'm A Celebrity ... 'changed' my view of Muslims: Steve Price

Broede Carmody

Lena Headey in a scene from Game of Thrones. The series has been one of the most popular borrowed from ACT libraries in ...

HBO freezes out fans to reveal Game of Thrones air date

Broede Carmody

Ryan "Redbeard" of Maniax Axe Throwing at Precint 75 in St Peters.

Eight new creative hotspots to visit (watch out for flying axes)

Lenny Ann Low

John Olsen launches his retrospective at the Art Gallery of NSW.

'Hello my lovelies': Artist John Olsen greets his past

Linda Morris

Dead unfonny: Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall, Shane Jacobson and Kevin Bishop in A Few Less Men.

If you're 15 and love fart jokes here's your movie - otherwise avoid

Paul Byrnes

Happier times: Melissa George and her husband Jean-David Blanc.

Melissa George's fairytale romance turns to 'hell'

Rory Mulholland in Paris

We hear so much about how to deal with the end of romantic relationships, but failed friendships can hurt even more.

The 5 times I wish I'd outed myself as bisexual

Kristina Marusic

Emma Lung soaking in her Redfern bath pre robbery, from her Instagram.

Actress Emma Lung experiences the dark side of Airbnb

Andrew Hornery

Reece Witherspoon has the blonde thing down pat.

Make coloured hair look shinier

Stephanie Darling

We can swipe and talk in-app to our heart's content. But until I see your face for myself, you may not have my number.

Why I don't give out my number to Tinder matches

Julie H. Case

Justin Trudeau and panda bears
Canadian Prime Minister unveils the names of The Toronto Zoo???s panda cubs, Jia Panpan ...

Justin Trudeau may not be Mr Perfect after all

COMMENT
Alex McKinnon

Where would we be without Buffy Summers?

Clementine Ford: My five favourite Buffy moments

Ashley Olsen (left) and Mary-Kate Olsen, at last year's Costume Institute Gala, have become two of America's most ...

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen settle lawsuit with unpaid intern

Jenna Clarke

Sarah Wilson

Wilson: Anxiety should be embraced and seen as beautiful

Sarah Berry

Focus on sugar to prevent obesity a 'recipe for disaster', expert says

Sarah Berry

Take the stairs.

The lazy person's guide to toning up without hitting the gym

Hallie Gould

Ricky Barksdale was chuffed to receive his 'Decent Dude' trophy.

'Decent Dude' trophy awarded to gentleman on train

Imposter carrots have replaced a girl's 'precious' pets, but she hasn't noticed anything amiss.

Teen replaces his sister's goldfish with carrots

Meredith Masony details her horror at what she found on her face towel.

'This is no way to start your day': mum shares horrifying experience

Kylie Kwong's everyday fried rice.

Kylie Kwong's everyday fried rice recipe (she's been making it since she was 6)

David Thompson's Bangkok-based restaurant Nahm is currently ranked at 37 on the World's 50 Best restaurant list.

The price I paid: the real cost of being one of the world's best chefs

Chicago deep dish.

Darlinghurst gangster bar offers Chicago deep dish by the slice

Machu Picchu, Incas ruins in the peruvian Andes at Cuzco Peru

Life-changing: The world's top 10 most uplifting journeys

Brian Johnston

Passengers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago wait to be screened by the Transportation Security Administration.

Traveller letters: Unless you want to be treated like this, don't visit US

Amazing blue colours await at Lake Tekapo in New Zealand as a result of all of the mineral deposits. Add to this an ...

The Big Picture reader travel photo winner revealed

1 hr ago

iiNet has accepted TPG's revised offer.

Optus threatens to cut customers over NBN

EXCLUSIVE

Atlassian's Mike Cannon-Brookes: "They [Tesla] could change the energy conversation in this country with a single deal."

Tech billionaires nut out energy plan on Twitter

<i>Snipperclips</i> is an unconventional but engrossing puzzle game that embodies the Switch motto of playing anywhere ...

Five Nintendo Switch games to play once you've finished Zelda

Steam

ACCC, game company Valve still going at it

Kotaku

Optus says "No". What are your pay TV options once you're booted off Optus HFC cable?

Optus killing you pay TV? Some alternatives

COMMENT

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.

Driven: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

Jonathan Hawley

2017 Mini Countryman S.

2017 Mini Countryman reviewed

David McCowen

2017 Kia Stinger

New Kia Stinger inspired by Maserati

Drive Staff

Ssangyong has unveiled the XAVL, a seven-seat SUV concept.

Ssangyong takes aim at Santa Fe

David McCowen

Gemballa Avalanche.

Eight wildest cars from the Geneva motor show

Andrew MacLean

A unified Nissan and Mitsubishi would be one of the largest automotive groups in the world.

Mitsubishi reveals future plans under Nissan control

Stephen Ottley

Paul McGregor: "We can play aggressively and powerfully. The simplicity of how we're going to play is a relief to everyone."

Last season there were death threats. Now the Dragons are back

Andrew Webster

Tim Simona has effectively been banned for life from the NRL.

$600 in bets costs Simona his career

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Chammas

Golden moment: Johnathan Thurston wheels away in celebration after kicking the winning field goal.

Another night, another thriller as Thurston field goal sinks Broncos

Phil Lutton

Jackson Bird celebrates a wicket with Nic Maddinson and Nathan Lyon.

Bird in the mix for Test recall as Cummins, Pattinson loom

Rob Forsaith
1 hr ago

Australia's Mitchell Starc

Injured Starc out of India series

Andrew Wu

Hitting out: Virat Kohli.

Kohli called it 'crossing the line'. We know what he really meant

COMMENT
Malcolm Knox

Former Indian Test captain M.S Dhoni has been advising on the pitch in his hometown of Ranchi.

Dhoni pitching in for third Test preparations

Target practice: Bobo's shot is saved by Ivan Necevski.

Sydney FC not celebrating just yet

Dominic Bossi

Back to Sydney? South Sydney Rabbitohs are interested in troubled star Kieran Foran for 2018 if he makes a successful ...

Foran receives final NRL clearance

40 mins ago

In shape: Latrell Mitchell.

Diet that sparked teenage prodigy's dazzling form

Adam Pengilly

No change in approach: Cameron Smith is undeterred by conditions in Auckland.

Riders on the Storm: Warriors schooled in wet-weather football

Roy Ward

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