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SA Premier Jay Weatherill pictured at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Sydney on Friday 11 December 2015. ...

Decades of inaction overturned with 'dramatic' decision

ANALYSIS
1 hr ago

The video is laced with lingering shots of Coopers beers.

One glaring issue the Coopers-Bible Society debate has overlooked

COMMENT
John Birmingham

Stacey Docherty and her son, Seth, were found dead in a Hillsdale apartment on Monday afternoon.

Words scribbled in blood found near bodies of mother and son

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

Rise of Trump linked to disturbing criminal trend in US cities

Labor's plan has been slammed by property industry, which says it would harm supply.

'Not a good move': Property industry slams new stamp duty plan

1 hr ago

Kimberley McGurk said she felt "sick, shaky" and "very frightened" when a shadowy figure appeared outside her window.

Widowed stay-at-home mother needed 'a dose of reality': court

Why has the drift to private schools come to an end?

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Wednesday commute set to be wet as Sydney dodges downpour

1 hr ago

'We were guinea pigs': Australians at centre of a global medical scandal

When is a 'wire tap' not a wire tap? When there's an air quote

ANALYSIS

Boss says an Australian team will be cut from Super Rugby

Angela Tan will be donating all proceeds from her ball to Opportunity International Australia.

Sydney bride changes wedding plans after 'terrifying realisation'

Claire talks with colleagues about her appetite for paleo pear and banana bread in the Department of Finance ad.

Boss blamed graduate for widely ridiculed 'paleo bread' line

Rough deck: The pitch square at Ranchi

Worse than Pune? Fears for pitch ahead of third Test

16 Hartog Avenue, Willmot, sold for $350,000 in November 2016.

Cheapest house in Sydney has 'no bathroom, no toilet'

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Jangling Jacks in Potts Point on March 16, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by ...

When less is more: Sydney's hidden little foodie gems

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Kellyanne Conway and microwaves 'that turn into cameras'

<b>Coopers Sparkling Ale</b><br>
The benchmark example of Australia’s only truly unique beer style. Evolved from ...

The Sydney pubs that are boycotting Coopers beer

An artist's impression of white dwarf star X9 (left) in orbit around a black hole.

The star travelling at an astonishing 12 million km/h

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

Injured Bogut dumped by Cavaliers after just 11 days

Heat kills bacteria but it can also shrink your clothes.

This is the temperature your laundry should be washed in

Pasquale Barbaro (middle).

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Pasquale Barbaro (middle).

As word spread gangster was dead, so did damaging rumour

1 min ago

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Adele performs at ANZ Stadium on March 10, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron ...

I wanted my little girls to see Adele - despite the swearing

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

The BBC dad interview did us all a favour

Jacinta Tynan

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About a third of NSW's bird species, including the regent honeyeater, are endangered and offsets may not be able to halt ...

'A bad joke': Warning sounded on endangered species in NSW

Peter Hannam
42 mins ago

Premier eyes second Powerhouse as relocation controversy grows

1 hr ago

Fifteen hurt after bus and garbage truck collide

New laws enforce life jackets for rock fisherman in the eastern suburbs but only ona trial basis.

150 dead: Government resists changes to rock fishing laws

James Robertson

Police attend the scene of a possible shooting in Darlinghurst on Tuesday morning.

Man, 76, facing drugs charges bashed in targeted attack

Rachel Olding

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

Father raises alarm after woman, child found dead

Orthopedic surgeon Dr Stephen Ruff will run for the seat of North Shore.

'The waste of money is appalling': Candidate comes out swinging

Nationals leader Brendan Grylls (middle) has lost his seat in the Pilbara against Kevin Michel (right).

WA Nationals leader concedes election defeat in Pilbara seat

WA
49 mins ago

The boy pleaded guilty to two blackmail charges.

Teen at 'top of pyramid' in Grindr extortion ring pleads guilty

ACT

An advertisement for dermal fillers on the clinic's Facebook page.

Fake doctor worked at Melbourne clinic for years

UPDATED
2 mins ago

The Tax Office has been busted sharing its employees' information with a private company.

Busted: public service's secret voter profiling exposed

Noel Towell

As President Donald Trump rounds up the "bad hombres", he needs somewhere to put them.

Australian Christian Lobby seeks Trump-style aid abortion ban

Stephanie Peatling

State-first energy plan overturns a decade of pointless power-play

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny
1 hr ago

Could the ALP break up big four banks? Maybe, says Labor MP

James Massola

The Japanese warship Izumo will tour the South China Sea for three months.

War ship deployment 'signals nervousness' about Trump

David Wroe
16 mins ago

Claire talks with colleagues about her appetite for paleo pear and banana bread in the Department of Finance ad.

'Claire' wrongly blamed for 'paleo pear and banana bread' line

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

ABC says One Nation election night lock out threatens democracy

Tom McIlroy

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

Raiding super for first home buyers could work: minister

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

North Korea launches four missiles in an undisclosed location North Korea last week.

North Korea threatens 'merciless' attacks as US carrier joins drills

A US Predator drone.

Donald Trump gives CIA authority to conduct drone strikes: WSJ

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

The dilemmas facing Sara Connor

Jewel Topsfield

There is a stigma around men working flexibly.

How dads can fight for part-time work

COMMENT
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
1 hr ago

The video is laced with lingering shots of Coopers beers.

Bibles, beer, blue suits and the seven minutes I'll never get back

COMMENT
John Birmingham

Saudi King Salman, left, rides on a golf cart with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

King with an entourage of 1500 is buying Indonesia's schools

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

"We are sorry", says CBA's executive general manager, group people services, Andrew Culleton.

'We are sorry': CBA tells inquiry on unpaid super

Nassim Khadem
1 hr ago

Investors around the world are waiting for Fed chair Janet Yellen.

ASX steady ahead of Fed rates

Jens Meyer and Patrick Commins
1 hr ago

Marijuana

High times: King of Cannabis lights up pot stock

Colin Kruger, CBD
1 hr ago

Swiss

Woolies sign Swiss deal to help suppliers buy, sell to Europe

Madeleine Heffernan

Comparison sites don't compare

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Tesla has 'good chance' of success in South Australia: Atlassian CEO

Richard Mcleish

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

Sarah Danckert

SA backs battery, gas plant under $550m energy plan

Brian Robins
1 hr ago

An elementary school in Futaba. The earthquake six years ago shook so vigorously that students could not stay standing.

Eerie signs residents of abandoned radioactive towns left in a hurry

Portrait of NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet at NSW Government Offices, Martin Place. 8th February 2017, Photo: Wolter ...

More foreigners buying property in NSW than first-home owners

The town of Tiller, in Oregon, is for sale.

Entire scenic town in US for sale for just $4.6 million

Sydneysiders renting in retirement need to have more than $1 million in superannuation savings to live comfortably, ...

Renting in retirement? You'll need $1 million in super

16 Hartog Avenue, Willmot, sold for $350,000 in November 2016.

What Sydney's cheapest home looks like - don't expect a toilet

The 1983 Duesenberg SJ from the 2013 film The Great Gatsby.

Are these the nine greatest movie cars of all time?

Cars

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

Shopping around for the best insurance is not easy.

Comparison sites don't compare

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

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

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

Keep a log book to help claim car expenses.

How do I claim my car expenses?

Max Newnham

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for NSW

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Black hole and white dwarf in cosmic dance

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CNN presenter eats human brain

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Pubs boycott Coopers 'Bible' beer

An Arctic Warbler in Nome, Alaska.

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

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The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Rooney Mara in Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Girl With Dragon Tattoo sequel is happening - but without Mara

1 hr ago

An example of the harassment experienced by Kelsey.

Thorpe's Bullied is confronting, disturbing and heartbreaking

Sarah Thomas

SEN breakfast line-up (from left): Sam McClure, Tim Watson, Garry Lyon and Hamish McLachlan.

Radio ratings: Did new breakfast line-up cost SEN Lyon's share?

Broede Carmody
17 mins ago

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

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

COMMENT
Christine Sams

Robin Bailey has breathed life into Triple M's breakfast ratings.

Ditching Robin Bailey backfires on 97.3FM after ratings slide

Jorge Branco

Em Rusciano with co-host Harley Breen.

Radio ratings: Em Rusciano fails to deliver for 2DayFM

Rob Moran
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

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

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Katie Miller-Crispe (red skirt) and performer Jessica Harper from Operantics on March 1, ...

Fed up waiting for the call, young singers are making their own luck

Joyce Morgan

Somewhere between irreverance and respect: Virginia Gay with Tony Taylor and Sheriden Harbridge.

She shoots! She scores! This feisty cowgirl is right on target

Jason Blake

Jane Austen: Theories abound about her early demise.

The untimely demise of Jane Austen - could she have been poisoned?

Angela Tan will be donating all proceeds from her ball to Opportunity International Australia.

Bride turns cancelled wedding into a charity ball

Nicole Economos

Zendaya at the Kid's Choice Awards.

Zendaya's Kid's Choice dress was $50

Annie Brown
27 mins ago

Allison Gallagher

No, transgender women like me did not grow up with 'male privilege'

COMMENT
Allison Gallagher
1 hr ago

Can age-gap friendships survive?

Meet the women making their age-gap friendships work

Evelyn Lewin

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

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 07: Kristen Stewart arrives at the Premiere Of IFC Films' "Personal Shopper" at The Carondelet ...

It's not just a 'break-up' haircut, it's a calculated risk

Natalie Reilly

Labor MP Kate Ellis

It's not enough to fight for equality in the current system

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

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

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

"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

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?

Andouille sausage with mustard at Jangling Jacks.

Sydney's hidden gems: tiny bars and eateries worth seeking out

A villa suite on board Celebrity Cruises's new Celebrity Edge ship.

Cutting edge: Cruise company unveils new class of ship

Andrea Black

There are good reasons for planes to fly high.

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

Hugh Morris

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

How to buy the best smart TV for your home

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?

Financial Review Business Summit Interview with AFR Business Person of the Year Mike Cannon-Brookes, Co-founder, ...

Mike Cannon-Brookes gives Tesla plan 'good chance' of success

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

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

2010 Range Rover Sport.

Is a Ranger Rover a good used car buy?

David Morley

2014 Nissan X-Trail.

What used SUV should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

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

What are the seven best Ferrari race cars?

David McCowen
1 hr ago

The new camera technology detects drivers using their phones.

Drivers reveal what they think is the major cause of road deaths

David McCowen

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

Porsche reveals more Mission E details

Greg Kable

What are the seven best Ferraris to date?

Stephen Ottley

Rough deck: The pitch square at Ranchi

Ranchi pitch rocks Australians

Andrew Wu

Australia's most successful Super Rugby franchise, the Brumbies, are in danger of being cut.

A South African rugby boss says an Australian team will be cut

Chris Dutton

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

Andrew Bogut's Cavaliers career over after 11 days

Roy Ward

Dan Carter (R) and Conrad Smith (L) chat with Wayne Smith in the dressing room following the Test between France and New ...

Carter's trouble is he discovered how to party: Racing owner

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

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Anthony Watson of England scores his sides third try during the RBS Six Nations match ...

Why rugby fans should be cheering for England

COMMENT
Mick Cleary

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

The ugly truth to Jose Mourinho's sideline antics

ANALYSIS
Jonathan Liew

Israel Folau scored two tries in defeat for the Waratahs.

Centre of attention: Folau given four more games to prove worth

Georgina Robinson

Sidelined: Kieran Foran.

Kieran Foran's return to the NRL delayed

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Tigers coach Jason Taylor is pictured before the round 20 NRL match between the St George ...

Simona cost Tigers chance to make 2016 finals, says Taylor

Michael Chammas

Former Cronulla Shark Ben Barba.

Reality bites: Too many excuses for NRL players

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

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