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Drive in from the east? A world of pain is coming

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Boy, 13, dies after being hit by car as he skateboarded to school

2 mins ago

The ABC is demanding a 'please explain' from One Nation

Threat to democracy: ABC slams One Nation's election-night lockout

5 mins ago

Pauline Hanson should have ridden the populist tsunami that gave Donald Trump the US presidency. Instead she was blaming ...

Think Pauline Hanson is the biggest hypocrite in politics? No. It's us

COMMENT

ABC television studios in Elsternwick.

Woolies snaps up historic former ABC headquarters 'for $50m'

BREAKING
15 mins ago

Emily Lever, 9, is now able to attend mainstream school.

As a tiny baby, Emily lay in bed shaking, gasping. This gives her hope

How butchers and greengrocers are short-changing shoppers

Sean Spicer explains why 'wire tapping' is not wiretapping

ANALYSIS
21 mins ago

I'm an introvert. And I really like it that way so leave me alone

COMMENT

Andrew Bogut's Cavaliers career is over after just 11 days

BREAKING
1 hr ago

Nova 100 soars in radio ratings as Hamish and Andy take a tumble

1 hr ago

Many dads think they're wonderful, but the reality, of course, is very different.

Five things I regret most about being a disappointing dad

There are good reasons for planes to fly high.

Sky high: The reason planes fly at 35,000 feet

10 mins ago

Casey Donovan signs "thank you" over her I'm A Celebrity win.

Casey's win shows Australia loves her, if not our showbiz industry

COMMENT
1 hr ago

The Age, News. VAMFF opening tommorow night. Pic shows model Jesinta Franklin , Rae Morris in charge of makeup and ...

Imagine a place where they need 9500 bobby pins

With the Fed poised to lift rates, the Aussie's future depends largely on commodity prices, says Societe Generale.

That $1 coin in your pocket could be worth $1000

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Olly the Jack Russell face-plants to fame at Crufts

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here season 3 finalists: Casey Donovan, Dane Swan and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

I'm A Celebrity winner revealed but was it leaked early?

Female hiker holding her head in disbelief and looking at a mobile phone isolated on white background

I met a homeless backpacker. I helped her. She did this...

Janie Miller is part of the growing number of people who unexpectedly find themselves in housing stress, but don't ...

Stuck in the middle market: Affordable rentals hard to find

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6 green smoothies that don't taste like grass

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Comparing comparison sites – they don't

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

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

The BBC dad interview did us all a favour

Jacinta Tynan
1 min ago

Principals are cracking down on parents who try to beat the enrolment rules.

Private schools are losing their magnetic pull

COMMENT
Ross Gittins
15 mins ago

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Police were cheered as they picked up drivers illegally using the Western Ring Road emergency lane.

200 drivers nabbed scooting past in ring road emergency lane

Rich-list tycoons behind vocational training empire accused of fraud

21 arrests: Comancheros targeted in anti-bikie raids across city

The children were arrested over a fire that ripped through a house in Norlane.

Two children, 10 and 12, let off with warning after fire destroys house

Arzu Baglar

Cyclists ride for Arzu Baglar, who 'could have been any one of us'

A grassfire near Swan Hill in November.

Bushfire threat not over yet with hot days to come and fuel to burn

The woman was attacked on Sunday afternoon about 2.30 as she strolled along Detroit Crescent in Corio.

Motorcycle bandit attacks woman with tyre lever on quiet street

The South West town of Yarloop was almost completely razed by bushfires in January 2016.

Teen crushed by wall during fire aftermath rebuild

WA

Detectives and uniformed police examine the Hillsdale apartment where the bodies of a woman and child were discovered.

Woman and child found dead inside unit

NSW

The death of so much mangrove forest in one hit is "unprecedented", a researcher says.

'They died of thirst': Extremes wipe out forest

27 mins ago

The 25-year-old man was pulled over on Monday afternoon near Barcaldine, east of Longreach, travelling 192km/h.

'Fire inside me': Backpacker tells of surviving ordeal

QLD

Out in the cold: An ABC journalist wasn't let into the One Nation election night gathering.

ABC says One Nation election night lock out threatens democracy

Tom McIlroy
5 mins ago

Labor to delay state election in hope One Nation 'implodes'

Amy Remeikis

Gas companies could help pay for oil spills under tax royalty system

Eryk Bagshaw

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop wants the United States to be more deeply involved in the region.

Julie Bishop calls for US to do more in Asia as China rises

Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar in his electorate of Deakin in the outer east of Melbourne.

Raiding super for first home buyers could work: minister

8 mins ago

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Generic photos of commerce, finance, ATM, Commonwealth Bank, card, money for AFR on March ...

ATM use hits 15-year-low as cashless society gathers momentum

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

Hanson blames Labor for spooking voters about One Nation

Sara Connor is transported back to prison after sentenced to four years' jail.

The dilemmas facing Sara Connor

Jewel Topsfield

Scottish First Minster Nicola Sturgeon.

The least sought-after Scottish sequel since Trainspotting 2

ANALYSIS
Nick Miller

LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 26: Martin Schulz, chancellor candidate of the German Social Democrats (SPD), speaks at a ...

The global left has a plan to combat populism

ANALYSIS
1 hr ago

US President Donald Trump during a meeting on health care in the White House on Monday.

24 million set to lose health insurance in the US: forecast

20 mins ago

Bill Shorten has had quite a bit to say about penalty rates lately.

Bill Shorten is playing us all for fools

COMMENT
Amanda Vanstone

Donald Trump.

Trump's opponents embrace post-truth too

COMMENT
Nicole Hemmer

Pauline Hanson's One Nation blocked the ABC from attending its election night party.

'I am voter, hear me roar': the penalty rate backlash

Jenna Price

Medibank has been accused of unfair conduct by the competition watchdog.

Medibank 'highhanded', 'cynical' in misleading consumers: ACCC

Sarah Danckert
39 mins ago

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Markets Live: Biz less bullish

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Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
55 mins ago

The minister said the plan would also create about 650 jobs, although it stopped short of guaranteeing the new gas plant ...

SA to build battery, gas plant under $550m energy plan

BREAKING
42 mins ago

Bill Makris, the owner of Tank Fish & Chippery, has introduced a credit card surcharge to help cover his costs.

ANZ dumps Amex as credit card fees are crunched

Cara Waters
21 mins ago

RBA signals tighter standards unless banks rein in lending

Peter Martin

Household rip-offs trigger call to re-regulate electricity

Brian Robins

Yahoo CEO to get $30m payout; successor to get double her base salary

'I felt completely deceived': meet the woman taking on Audi

Sarah Danckert

The exclusion zone of Futaba. Most of the town, just four miles from the nuclear plant, may never be reoccupied

Eerie and lonely: Inside Japan's radioactive disaster towns

1 hr ago

Heat kills bacteria but it can also shrink your clothes.

The temperature your laundry really should be washed in

An exceptionally large and wonderful example of '70s housing, this Doncaster home may soon set a price record.

'70s statement house could set price record – but is it doomed?

As urban flora disappears, it's important to have pots of bee-friendly plants in your courtyard, garden or balcony.

Forget pricey panels: How to go green at home for less than $50

The rules of normal clean are far from clear.

Only three areas to worry about: cleaning for normal people

Perhaps the best dads are the ones who know that saying sorry isn't necessary.

Five things I regret the most about being a disappointing dad

Self

For some men, getting Botox is as mundane as brushing their teeth.

Bankers with botox: The men going under the knife to get ahead

Self Improvement

If you keep the quality high, it's easier to have just a little.

Work with your weaknesses, don't fight them

COMMENT
Melissa Browne

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

Bill Makris, the owner of Tank Fish & Chippery, has introduced a credit card surcharge to help cover his costs.

ANZ dumps Amex as credit card fees are crunched

Cara Waters
21 mins ago

Keep a log book to help claim car expenses.

How do I claim my car expenses?

Max Newnham

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Remembering Number 96: when TV 'lost its virginity'

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Man critical after Box Hill carjacking

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Brawls erupt at Moomba festival

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Mark McGowan wins WA Election

Illustration: Andrew Dyson.

Best of Fairfax cartoons, March 14

STAN - better call saul

Criminal. Lawyer. Better Call Saul returns April 11 on Stan

Stan - Underground

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

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here season 3 finalists: Casey Donovan, Dane Swan and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

Casey Donovan 'did not expect' to take home I'm A Celebrity crown

Broede Carmody
1 hr ago

Contestant Matt, from the 2014 season of <i>The Biggest Loser</i>, next to the giant screen used in studio weigh-ins.

Can The Biggest Loser shed its fat-shaming stigma?

Michael Lallo

Adele on stage during her Australian tour.

Power failure interrupts Adele’s show

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

Hamish and Andy's national drive show is on 4 to 6pm Weekdays

Radio ratings: Hamish and Andy tumble while Nova 100 soars

Broede Carmody
1 hr ago

Somewhere between Melbourne and Brisbane, it seems Justin Bieber remembered a promise to himself, to become likeable.

Coughing fits and tech glitches: Bieber's 'human' Brisbane show

REVIEW
Simon Holt

Children's author Mem Fox: "It was the way other people in the room were treated which made me ashamed of being a human ...

Mem Fox tells Q&A she will never return to the US

ANALYSIS
Neil McMahon

Casey Donovan signs "thank you" over her I'm A Celebrity win.

I'm A Celebrity winner announced but did it leak early?

Broede Carmody

Michelle asking to be given space by MAFS producers.

Michelle's 'game face' comes off over Jesse on MAFS

COMMENT
Aja Styles

A new force to be reckoned with: Tash Sultana.

Classic and new acts alike impress at 41st Port Fairy Folk Festival

REVIEW

Sir Andrew Davis.

Andrew Davis fiercely commands MSO through difficult Mahler work

REVIEW
Clive O'Connell

Melbourne band Camp Cope at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre.

Neil Finn tops off perfect weekend at Golden Plains

Konrad Marshall
4 mins ago

Jill and Jeff Smokler early in their relationship. The couple behind popular blog Scary Mommy have announced their ...

Husband of 'Scary Mommy' blogger comes out as gay

Annie Brown
1 hr ago

Laverne Cox arrives at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2016, the first transgender woman to be nominated for an acting ...

OITNB star refutes idea that she isn't a 'real woman'

Mary Ward

Stocksy.

'Satirical' bill fines men for masturbating

Author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, who had terminal cancer, has died.

Author of 'You May Want to Marry My Husband' dies at 51

Gregory Pratt

The Age, News. VAMFF opening tommorow night. Pic shows model Jesinta Franklin , Rae Morris in charge of makeup and ...

9500 bobby pins: Behind the scenes at VAMFF

Melissa Singer

Roxy Jacenko insists she's "still married" to her incarcerated husband, Oliver Curtis.

Roxy Jacenko addresses rumours that her marriage is on the rocks

Amy Croffey

Mercy Brewer, 56, is the new face of Lonely lingerie.

NZ lingerie brand casts 56-year-old woman to front new campaign

Jenna Clarke

Gwen Stefani presents the award for favourite animated movie at the Kids' Choice Awards.

The red carpet that put the celebs to the test

Annie Brown

We give and we all receive health benefits.

Gain five years of your life by doing this

Sarah Berry

Noone is OK and that's OK.

I'm not OK. Neither are you. Who cares?

HENRY ALFORD

Strengthening your health and your muscles.

The science of strength: Seven ways muscle makes us healthier

Paula Goodyer

Neil Perry's Prawn and Mussel Saffron Stew

Weekly meal planner: Give your diet a Mediterranean makeover

The vegemite bagel from Shmucks, Melbourne.

Is Vegemite actually good for you?

"Arabian tacos" with slow-cooked lamb, tomato, cucumber and coriander mayonnaise at Souk.

City laneway newcomer Souk rolls in with Arabic tacos and cocktails

"This is my ex. This right here is more valuable than gold," writes mum, Jessica Singelton.

Mum's praise for ex who 'doesn't pay a dime' in child support

The "eraser challenge' causes serious burns and places students at risk of severe infection.

Parents warned about 'eraser challenge' danger

One of the prized cups.

People are lining up for hours to buy this plastic cup

There are good reasons for planes to fly high.

Sky high: The reason why planes fly at 35,000 feet

Hugh Morris
10 mins ago

Tourists drink beer in Seminyak, Bali. Aussies will soon be outnumbered on "the island of the Gods".

Australian tourists are about to be outnumbered in Bali for first time

Michael Gebicki

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

Alexandra Elliott, a high school senior, says she is a heavy phone user and that using it for social media âreally ...

Are smartphones the new drugs for teens?

Social networks have come under fire for working with third parties who market the data to law enforcement.

Facebook says police can't use data

How to buy the best smart TV for your home

1 hr ago

Elon Musk has said supercapacitors will be the next big energy storage breakthrough. Pictured at Tesla Motors' battery ...

Musk resumes Twitter campaign for energy fix

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

German World Champion driver Michael Schumacher, of the Ferrari team, gives the okay sign to start out on a test run at ...

Ferrari turns 70: Top 7 Ferrari racing cars

David McCowen
1 hr ago

Porsche continues to reveal information about its new Mission E electric car range.

Porsche reveals more Mission E details

Greg Kable

Intel's $20 billion purchase shakes up driverless car sector

What are the seven best Ferraris to date?

Stephen Ottley

2017 Maserati GranTurismo Special Edition.

Maserati releases two special editions

Dom Tripolone

The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe concept that teased a new 8-Series back in 2013.

BMW 8-Series set to return

Andrew MacLean

Clarkson looks on during the pre-season game against Port Adelaide.

Hawks could have kept the old and new within salary cap: Clarkson

Melissa Coulter Ryan
1 hr ago

Scott Pendlebury is expected to lead Collingwood out again as captain this year.

Set to launch: Pendles leading Pies to finals and beyond

Michael Gleeson
1 hr ago

Luke Hodge

Clarkson says it wasn't his call to suspend Hodge

Ronny Lerner
1 hr ago

Watts happening? Jack Watts is poised to play for Casey.

Jack Watts set to play for Casey, Cats wait and see

Sam McClure

The Giants' Phil Davis wrestles with Roos Braydon Preuss (left) and Kayne Turner.

New-look Roos must cope with losing 1500 games of experience

28 mins ago

Promising Demons Christian Petracca (left) and Sam Weideman.

Wins, worries and wow factors: lessons from the pre-season

Rohan Connolly

The Lions' Tayla Harris celebrates a goal.

Lions will hunt AFLW grand final glory at the Gabba

Michael Gleeson

Round one starter: Jack Riewoldt after Tigers win over Magpies at Ted Summerton Reserve.

MRP clears Riewoldt for round one, issues five fines

Sam McClure
25 mins ago

Andrew Bogut spent just 58 seconds on court for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bogut's Cavaliers career over after 11 days

BREAKING
Warren Barnsley
1 hr ago

Fourth official Mike Jones intervenes as Jose Mourinho manager of Manchester United and Antonio Conte manager.

Mourinho's antics triggers ugly sideline confrontation

ANALYSIS
Jonathan Liew

Pressure on them: Nathan Lyon has started the psychological battle early before the third Test.

'Pressure on India', roars Lyon as tension builds

Andrew Wu

Former Cronulla Shark Ben Barba.

A bit rich: Troubled NRL players victims of their own success

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

Happier times: South Africa's Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula (centre) holds Durban's 2022 Commonwealth ...

Chaos as host city stripped of Commonwealth Games

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