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Malcolm Turnbull is hauling the gas producers to a meeting in Canberra. He has threatened to intervene if they can't ...

Abused public servants help bring Turnbull down

COMMENT

The footage shows 10-metre waves crashing up against the passengers' third-floor cabin.

'We're under water on third floor': Cruise ship hit by 10-metre waves

Much of the radioactive waste was trucked to Woomera from Sydney in the mid 1990s.

$30m clean up after deteriorating barrels of radioactive waste found on CSIRO site

EXCLUSIVE
1 hr ago

Treasurer Scott Morrison has linked housing affordability to the birth rate.

Couples delaying having kids so they can buy a house: Scott Morrison

1 hr ago

This isn't just a puzzling curiosity, but is rather an urgent concern that affects reproduction, possibly even our ...

Two heads, two tails: The alarming problem with misshapen sperm

COMMENT

Not the only hypocrite: Pauline Hanson with supporters on West Australian election night.

Hanson is a hypocrite. But voters are worse

COMMENT

Man hospitalised after daylight stabbing in Weston

53 mins ago

NSW braces for 'worst thunderstorms of the season'

1 hr ago

Suu Kyi goes missing as bullet ends Myanmar's democracy dream

Costco: We're 28 per cent cheaper than Woolworths, Coles

Hanson blames Labor for spooking voters on preference deal

The Ginninderra Falls Ginninderry environment consultant Jason Cummings

Fight looming over a 'vital' piece of ACT's natural beauty

"Poor chap". Hewitt said the persisent rumours were hard on Prince Harry.

'Poor chap': The rumour about Prince Harry that won't go away

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said it was "very exciting" to discuss the future of electricity with the Australian Prime Minister.

'That escalated quickly': Billionaire's chat with Turnbull

Jil Hogan trying the chicken feet at the Blood n Bones Offal and Offcuts dinner at Cupping Room.

We tried... a Blood n Bones nose to tail dinner

It's estimated consumers' use of Wi-Fi at public places like stadiums and airports will drop to a third of all mobile ...

A world without Wi-Fi looms as unlimited plans rise

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Ivanka Trump scent up on SNL

Trump International Hotel

Trump's new hotel is a must-see for all the wrong reasons

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We're all using the word 'myself' wrongly

100 km/h winds cause havoc in Cape Town cycling ...

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Five faceless investors are a costly problem for ...

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A dense dialogue for one

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Allhomes Canberra. March 8, 2017. The Berridale Inn at 66 Jindabyne Road is for sale.

Snowy Mountains pub and crowd favourite, the Berridale Inn, for sale

There have now been 61 forced property since May last year with a combined value of $107 million.

Small numbers but strong auction results over long weekend

Rob Mills: Maximalism is a chance for people to have interiors that convey their personality.

Move over minimalism: Maximalism stages a comeback

Mental As Anything lead singer, Greedy Smith, says his life in a share flat was not something to be desired.

Mental As Anything: 'I had cockroaches between the sheets'

Allhomes. Canberra. March 8, 2017.?24 Farrer Street, Braddon.

Rare freestanding house in bustling Braddon

Broulee beach lifeguard Jackson. Last season, LSA lifeguards pulled 42 people from beaches surrounding Batemans Bay.

Canberrans didn't heed warnings in the water this summer

ACT charity fundraisers spearhead national class action

Fires, bankruptcy, a near-collapsed aquarium: Canberra zoo's turbulent journey

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ACT's out of pocket hospital costs twice national average

ACT Police and workplace authorities are investigating the incident.

Police investigating 'violent' incident at Tuggeranong school

There's been a rise in the number of intoxicated people being taken off Canberra's streets and locked away to sober up.

ACT Police take more drunk people off the streets to sober up

Preisdent of Woden Valley Gymnastics Club Chris Burrows and club manager Bob Morton outside the AFP complex in Weston.

Demolition plans lodged for AFP complex in Weston

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declared the party's election result was "fantastic", despite falling well short of ...

Why One Nation's assault on WA was a shambles

WA

Powerful surf conditions will continue to batter most of the NSW coast.

'Ferocious': Worst storms of season on their way

NSW
1 hr ago

Cybercrime reporting is on the rise in the ACT, ACORN reports.

Cybercrime expert warns of online 'arms race'

A new study aims to find out just how people react to a decent shag.

New study to explore reactions to sex

QLD
Rachel Clun

Kathryn Campbell Secretary Department of Human Services before a Senate Committee hearing into the Centrelink robo-debt ...

Centrelink's doomed brigadier stares down the hordes

COMMENT

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

Govt puts stop to public servant's physiotherapy after 1300 sessions

Man with a plan: Defence Department Secretary Dennis Richardson

Richardson calls time on consultants' bonanza

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with defeated WA Premier Colin Barnett.

Crash and burn gives Turnbull a chance to change direction

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Hanson blames Labor for spooking voters about One Nation

Bianca Hall

People are delaying kids so they can buy a house: Scott Morrison

James Massola
1 hr ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during a suspension of standing orders at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 27 ...

Labor's historic win in the west leaves PM exposed on two fronts

ANALYSIS

Malcolm Turnbull is hauling the gas producers to a meeting in Canberra. He has threatened to intervene if they can't ...

WA Liberals defeat shows 'PM must embrace centre'

The video is laced with lingering shots of Coopers beers.

Liberal MPs, marriage equality, a couple of beers - and a Bible

Pauline Hanson during her live crosses at the Melville Bowling Club in Perth.

Pauline is about to begin her third TV cross when Ashby steps in

US President Donald Trump.

US lawmakers press Trump to prove phone tap allegations

Pictures of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a rally in Metz, France on Sunday where Turkish Foreign Minister ...

Erdogan says Netherlands acting like a 'banana republic'

Australian national Sara Connor during her trial in Bali.

Judges to deliver verdict in Sara Connor Bali murder trial

Jewel Topsfield

Police officers secure the perimeter at the scene of a rubbish landslide on the outskirts of Addis Ababa.

Scores die in Ethiopia rubbish dump landslide

A new OECD report has been lampooned as undervaluing the contribution of stay-at-home mothers.

I'm a new mum so I'm a drain on the economy. Thanks, OECD!

COMMENT
Catherine Williams

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

The shades, at least, are good. And, as always, the salt-and-pepper hair works.

You're too old to wear leather, and don't get me started on shorts

COMMENT
Nick Curtis

The friendly public rapport between Elon Musk and Mike Cannon-Brookes has grown out of a mutual goal of introducing a ...

Musk resumes Twitter campaign for Australian energy reform

Richard Mcleish
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Markets Live: Bluechips bash ASX

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Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer

Laws aimed at curbing underquoting were passed in Victoria in November.

Home auctions strengthen in every capital

36 mins ago

solar panels

Landmark $230m solar deal taps government and CBA

Mathew Dunckley
1 hr ago

How Netflix and wine led to a $1 million business

Cara Waters

World without Wi-Fi looms as unlimited plans rise

Dividend bonanza: $22.3 billion in 10 weeks

Myriam Robin

'We're 28% cheaper': US retail giant eyes Woolies, Coles

Madeleine Heffernan

tinder

Thanks Tinder, now you've made sex meaningless

Life on Mars

Alessandro Sartori's debut at Ermenegildo Zegna.

Everyday elegance: The Italian brand changing the way you dress

Men's Style

The sooner home ownership is achieved, the greater the ability to build up super and other retirement savings.

Home ownership is essential for a comfortable retirement

COMMENT
Daryl Dixon

Equal pay

We can all do more to close gender pay gap

COMMENT
Mark Bouris

Tom Walenkamp and Banjo Harris were inspired by Netflix.

Rolling out the Netflix business model

Cara Waters

Sonia Lear and her husband Remi Pham own Happy Camper Pizza.

I run my business from a caravan

Nina Hendy

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Mark McGowan wins WA Election

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ABC refused entry to One Nation function

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Did Spicer break a federal rule?

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Professor's live interview gatecrashed by kids

Jim Pavlidis

Best of Fairfax cartoons, March 13

Stan - Billions

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

Stan - Imposters

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

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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The business rules of attraction

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Emma Watson arrives at the world premiere of Beauty and the Beast at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.

Emma Watson reveals why she lost out on La La Land role

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

Nazeem Hussain said he expects to remain friends with right-wing broadcaster Steve Price.

Nazeem opens up about unlikely I'm A Celebrity bromance

Broede Carmody

Chris Hemsworth has given fans a rare insight into his workout routine.

Chris Hemsworth reveals how he earns his Thor body

Joni Sledge, one of the original members of Sister Sledge, has died.

Joni Sledge, of We Are Family group Sister Sledge, dies at 60

Randy Lewis

These guys are basically nice, and good, and they're replacing a trio of grumpy old conservatives.

Is this the last throw of the dice for Top Gear?

Nick Miller

Andrew is not really buying what the MAFS experts are selling.

Andrew and Cheryl finally call it quits on MAFS

Aja Styles

I'm A Celebrity Australia's selfie with remaining contestants and their families.

I'm A Celebrity family reunions had us in tears

Aja Styles

Scarlett Johansson as Ivanka Trump on Saturday Night Live.

ScarJo becomes latest celeb to mock America's first family

Aja Styles

Lolo Lovina will perform as part of the Art, Not Apart festival in Canberra on March 18, 2017.

Art, Not Apart a reflection of Canberra culture

A comedy routine would just be like a night out with the girls.

Laugh out loud at Canberra Comedy Festival

Sarah Morrison as Lisa in <i> Ladies in Black</i>.

Ladies in Black coming to the Canberra Theatre

Driven to distraction: Brisbane Uber driver Bridget Dominic is often lectured on the so-called perils of driving.

Uber driver: 'every single passenger told me that I should be worried'

Jenny Noyes

Ellen DeGeneres had a powerful message of inclusivity at the Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday.

Ellen DeGeneres' message to kids: 'I would like for you to be in my squad'

Amy Croffey
55 mins ago

"Poor chap". Hewitt said the persisent rumours were hard on Prince Harry.

'Poor chap': The rumour about Harry that won't go away

Jenna Clarke

Pamela Anderson seen arriving at the Ecuadorian Embassy to visit Julian Assange on January 21, 2017 in London, England.

'My Julian': Pamela Anderson defends Assange in strange poem

Annie Brown

Killing Kittens founder Emma Sayle (right) describes herself as an 'old-school romantic'.

The sex parties where women make all the rules

Amy Croffey

Natalie Reilly and her best friend

My relationship with my best friend is like a marriage

Natalie Reilly

Amber Sherlock.

'Everyone massively overreacted': Amber Sherlock speaks out

But surely there was nothing to be afraid of. This man began as my best friend and became my lover.

Years after saying yes, I finally got over my fear of marriage

Sunni Overend

Strengthening your health and your muscles.

The science of strength: Seven ways muscle makes us healthier

Paula Goodyer

Sarah Berry

When my life spun out of control, I stopped eating

COMMENT
Sarah Berry

Unless you're coeliac, gluten-free may not be doing you any favours.

Gluten-free fad could raise risk of diabetes, study finds

Henry Bodkin

Zucchini and haloumi fritters are quick, healthy and delicious for all the family this summer

Weekly meal planner: Give your diet a Mediterranean makeover

1 hr ago

At Do, the world's first cookie dough cafe in Greenwich Village, New York, you order dough by the scoop.

The cafe where you can eat scoops of cookie dough in a cone

Kylie Kwong's everyday fried rice.

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

Danijela Kovacevic, who fell into a coma after she gave birth, has met her daughter seven years later.

Woman goes into coma in childbirth, wakes up seven years later

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School issues 21-page rule book on dress choice

A little bit of privacy can be hard to come by.

The sign that will finally give parents some peace in the bathroom

1 hr ago

A 787 Dreamliner touches down. An all-new aircraft designed to fly from the US to Europe will fill the gap between the ...

The Boeing 797: All-new 'paper plane' wins over airlines

Julie Johnsson

Stockholm, Sweden.

Breathe easy: The world's cleanest capital cities named

1 hr ago

The Raffles Hotel in Singapore is undergoing a revamp, the latest change in its 130-year history.

Singapore's most famous hotel closes until mid-2018

Annie Dang

Telstra's Nighthawk M1 router can't deliver on its speed promises if you're out in the 'burbs.

Hands on: Telstra's Nighthawk hotspot

COMMENT

The "internet blind spot" in political campaigning must be closed, Sir Tim Berners-Lee says.

Web inventor urges crackdown on fake news

The friendly public rapport between Elon Musk and Mike Cannon-Brookes has grown out of a mutual goal of introducing a ...

Musk resumes Twitter campaign for Australian energy reform

37 mins ago

Google's CAPCHA.

Google has finally killed off CAPTCHA

Gizmodo

LoL OPL 2017

League of Legends OPL week 7 recaps

18 mins ago

Mercedes-Benz has dismissed the idea of high-performance version of its X-Class dual-cab ute.

No AMG model for Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute

Jonathan Hawley

Volkswagen's legal issues in the US look set to be followed by action in Europe.

As VW pleads guilty in US over diesel scandal, trouble looms in Europe

The four-seat coupe could borrow the styling from the Lamborghini Asterion concept.

Four-seat Lamborghini still a possibility

Drive Staff

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC250 Coupe

Road test: Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 Coupe

Stephen Ottley

2017 Kia Stinger

New Kia Stinger inspired by Maserati

Drive Staff

2017 Mini Countryman S.

2017 Mini Countryman reviewed

David McCowen

Josh Hodgson of the Raiders and team mates look dejected after a Sharks try.

Mixed fortunes for Raiders, Brumbies and Giants in big Canberra weekend

Josh Hodgson of the Raiders and team mates look dejected after a Sharks try.

Raiders fans deserved better than that performance: Soliola

Scott Sio of the Brumbies runs with the ball.

Sio declares himself fit ahead of grudge match with Waratahs

Tuggeranong batsman Tim Floros fell one short of a century in his side's win.

Tuggeranong down Wests-UC to punch Douglas Cup GF ticket

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Michelle Jenneke of NSW reacts after winning the Women's 100m Hurdles during the ...

Jenneke returns to form in ACT but misses worlds qualifier

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Semi Radradra of the Eels scores a try during the round two NRL match between the St ...

Radradra enjoys four try bonanza to rout Dragons

Bryce Cartwright.

Cartwright injured as Panthers reclaim mojo

The FFA Cup has motivated NPL clubs to form a national second division.

Canberra FC among clubs pushing for national tier two comp