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'Alarming problem' developing in our misshapen sperm

COMMENT

As President Donald Trump's latest executive order to close America's borders to nations with large Muslim populations ...

Think Trump is bad? Our constitution is uniquely discriminatory to race

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George Williams

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

'We're under water on the third floor': Cruise ship hit by 10m waves

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Landmark $230m solar deal taps government and CBA

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

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

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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
Ross Gittins

Hanson is a hypocrite. But voters are worse

COMMENT

Luke was set to embark on a dream tour when he was struck by illness

Pay rises hit a record low, but workers are getting a super boost

Chairman backtracks after saying white men are 'endangered'

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

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Storms brewing for Sydney as inland at risk of tornado

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Nazeem Hussain says I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! s an opportunity for him to challenge himself intellectually.

'Kind of person I wanted to hate': Nazeem's unlikely bromance

Stockholm, Sweden.

Breathe easy: The world's cleanest capital cities named

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

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

Many do not have the time for regular yoga or Pilates sessions.

The morning rituals four health experts swear by

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Ivanka Trump scent up on SNL

Richard Simmons has not been seen in public in more than three years.

Missing for three years: What happened to Richard Simmons?

Joyless return: Dan Carter's performance was not appreciated by the Racing 92 faithful.

Dan Carter booed from field in 'tough' return

It's the skinny bit between these two apartment buildings that's for sale - the 2.4m three-storey house was once a coach ...

Skinny house wedged between buildings on the market for $960k

In Britain 1.9 million people tuned into last year's season finale – the franchise is in serious trouble.

The Top Gear franchise is in serious trouble

Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson: "At what point do you stand back and say this industry should be paying its fair share."

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Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson: "At what point do you stand back and say this industry should be paying its fair share."

Australia could pay back tax to multibillion-dollar companies

Eryk Bagshaw

Gamal Mubarak. Verified by Maher

Is another Mubarak eyeing the throne in Egypt?

Farid Farid

"Increasingly the trend is for essential services to be delivered online," said ACCAN director of policy Una Lawrence.

World without Wi-Fi looms as unlimited plans rise

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Mr Zakhariev with his sister Nevena and Bulgarian-Australian father, Svetlomir, a former UN diplomat who died two weeks ago.

From a private school in Sydney to a Bulgarian jail cell

EXCLUSIVE

Second fisherman in two days dies in Sydney waters

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'Misleading and deceptive': Sydney CEO sued for $1 million

Aniello Vinciguerra, also known as Bekim Zogaj, with his sister Blerina Zogaj.

Brother backs up deadly people smuggling claim

Ava Benny-Morrison

Some apartments are being bought just for Airbnb, an MP has claimed.

Sydney apartments 'being bought just for Airbnb rentals'

Unless there is a very rapid increase in supply, the price of new city-fringe houses will go up.

'It's a feeding frenzy': Insider dishes the dirt on sell-off

Johnny McElwee (left) and Bethan McElwee (right) hold their daughter Avaiana aged 6 months. Avaiana has SMA Type One, a ...

'We thought she was just a chilled out baby': The tragedy of Aviana

Kate Aubusson & Kate Geraghty

Almost 10,000 drums of radioactive waste are stored at a CSIRO facility in Woomera, South Australia.

Rusted barrels of radioactive waste cost CSIRO $30 million

EXCLUSIVE
1 hr ago

Beck and Jaydah from North Ipswich at Riverlink.

$150 million bid to bring 'graveyard' back from the dead

QLD

Police made 65 arrests over the weekend.

Gang rioters face tough new jail sentences after more Moomba mayhem

VIC
27 mins ago

Former charity fundraisers Jonathan Mosslar and Ashley Knight, of Canberra, are part of a class action against Appco.

Fundraisers 'paid $800 for 60 hours' work'

ACT

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 price war between big rivals is a consumer's dream. But for the faceless five, it's their worst nightmare.

Five faceless investors are a costly problem for consumers

COMMENT
Andrew Leigh
18 mins ago

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

The alarming problem with misshapen sperm

COMMENT
Nicholas Kristof

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

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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Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer

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

Home auctions strengthen in every capital

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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

The Dubai Frame towers over the other structures in Za’abeel Park.

Dubai's new landmark skyscraper is a sham, original architect claims

The rules of normal clean are far from clear.

Only three areas to worry about: cleaning for normal people

It's the skinny bit between these two apartment buildings that's for sale - the 2.4m three-storey house was once a coach ...

Skinny house between two blocks is just 2.4 metres wide

Southern view of Northcliffe building.

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Cork is eco-friendly, durable, low-maintenance and brimming with retro-charm.

Cork (the once daggy retro trend) making a huge comeback

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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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Raiders undone by Sharks in Canberra

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Professor's live interview gatecrashed by kids

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Tow in surfing off Narrabeen

Jim Pavlidis

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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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

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

Calamity Jane

She shoots! She scores! This good-time cowgirl is right on target

Jason Blake

Four Ballet from Being & Time by the Melbourne Ballet Company.

Discipline, dynamism and not a little disappointment

Jill Sykes

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
1 hr 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

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

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

The 'Tokyo 7/11' with egg and Kewpie mayo.

Bye-bye burger and sayonara sushi. The sandwich is sexy again

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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

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Google's CAPCHA.

Google has finally killed off CAPTCHA

Gizmodo

LoL OPL 2017

League of Legends OPL week 7 recaps

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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

Top of the heap: Christian Lealifano watches his Brumbies team play. The ACT are atop the Australian conference, but ...

Australian rugby teams' worst start to a year in seven seasons

Tom Decent

Blowing a gale: A cyclist battles to hold onto his bike against the wind.

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

Jamie Marcuson
17 mins ago

Joyless return: Dan Carter's performance was not appreciated by the Racing 92 faithful.

Why Dan Carter was booed from field on his return from injury

Hayne pain: Jarryd Hayne suffered a suspected syndesmosis injury on Saturday.

Hayne out for a month in blow to State of Origin chances

Chris Barrett

'Substandard': Hayden has criticised the Indian pitches on this tour, saying they are doing the home nation no favours.

Master of India says Test pitches not helping home nation

Rob Forsaith

Drama-free: Luke Keary is enjoying the certainty of his position at No.6.

Drama-free Keary relishing Roosters move

Steve Zemek

Return imminent: Bernard Foley is readying for this week's clash with the Brumbies.

Foley eyes Super Rugby return against Brumbies

Warren Barnsley

India's captain Virat Kohli unleashed his aggression.

'Caged lion': How to silence aggressive India

Andrew Wu

Brilliant: Corey Norman stretches his legs.

Eels blend power and precision in attacking masterclass

Phil Gould

Cleared of serious injury: Bryce Cartwright

Bryce Cartwright cleared of serious injury

UPDATED
43 mins ago

Sore one: Hopoate feels the pain on Thursday night.

Injury break could prompt Hopoate to relax Sunday stance

Chris Barrett

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