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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: APRA chair Wayne Byres delivers a speech at Finsia lunch discussing "regulation in the ...

'I refuse to use the B-word': Warning on house prices

Sarah Danckert
1 hr ago

Forme prime minister John Howard speaking at the CEDA lunch.

Parliamentary blunder reveals private mobile numbers of former PMs

EXCLUSIVE
19 mins ago

Paul Keating is against the use of superannuation funds to finance entry into home ownership.

Keating ignored big problem in writing off housing fix

COMMENT
52 mins ago

Tigers coach Jason Taylor is under increasing pressure over his handling of the Robbie Farah situation at the club.

Taylor sacked: Tigers to get fourth coach in five years

1 hr ago

Passengers on a Regional Express aircraft flying from Albury in NSW endured a nightmare flight after one of its ...

Airline takes pre-emptive action after near disaster

Eddie Obeid was jailed in December for a maximum of five years.

Judge hits Obeids with massive bill over lawsuit

'I thought it was a bubble': ASIC's warning on property market

'Love your sick chicky babe': Murder jury not told about message

Senior Reserve Bank official slams 'dismally male' profession

Scott Morrison's Monty Python moment as G20 gets Trumped

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

'We knew he was gone': Mother's pain after excruciating night

People enjoying the hot weather over the holiday period at Coogee.

Can't afford Sydney? Here's where to go instead

Andrew P Street
1 hr ago

Australia's captain Steven Smith, right, bats during the fifth day of their third test cricket match against India in ...

Surprise Kohli move pays off as Australian wickets tumble

Live

Down: Brendan Elliot of the Knights is treated after being felled during Newcastle's clash with South Sydney on Saturday.

Clubs punished with 'heaviest fines ever' after brutal weekend

UPDATED

Katy Perry spoke out about her sexuality at the Human Rights Commission gala in LA over the weekend.

Katy Perry opens up about her sexuality: 'I prayed the gay away'

It's almost as if our weight wants to be maintained.

When thinking about food becomes an obsession

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Adele's Australian tour by the numbers

With properties all over the world, George and Amal Clooney were ready for a permanent place in New York City.

Clooneys lock down a stunning Manhattan apartment

SUMMER HERALD. Portrait of Australian fashion designer Camilla Franks, photographed with her two dogs at her home in ...

Kaftan queen hires security to guard her stores after robberies

Keep it simple: Cook the egg from the bottom - and top.

How to make the perfect fried egg

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Chief antagoniser Kohli mocks Steve Smith with gesture

Mark Latham spoke to Alan Jones

Mark Latham: Supply-side fetish making Sydney dysfunctional

A hopeful counterbalance to the mega mansion is the emergence of the tiny house movement.

Given up on living in Sydney? Time to weigh up your other options

1 hr ago

With properties all over the world, George and Amal Clooney were ready for a permanent place in New York City.

George and Amal Clooney splurge on stunning NYC apartment

Home buyers should consider the west and south-west, including "growth" areas with new developments, where there's more ...

Can't find the home you want? Try these 18 Sydney suburbs

NCH Live Tom Burlinson

'The value tripled in just a few years': Burlinson's first home buy

Ben Harley tried to buy a Weber barbecue online but the website was a scam.

'The last time I buy online': Ben's dream BBQ turns into a nightmare

EXCLUSIVE
Lucy Cormack

'Almost at point of no return': The plan to fix Sydney's housing crisis

EXCLUSIVE

100 development applications but councillor says he's no developer

EXCLUSIVE

The search for the missing man was called off on Sunday night due to dangerous conditions.

Search for missing man washed off rocks at Nobbys Beach

The state government wants greater access for regional planes at Sydney Airport.

Ministers butt heads over plane slots at Sydney Airport

Harriet Farkash kept getting bills around $300 for her $89-a-month plan.

The app that sent Harriet into mobile phone bill shock

SAM AULTON, former lead singer of Hunter Valley rock band Crimson Tide who died of breast cancer. Funeral story for ...

Non-traditional funerals changing how loved ones say goodbye

Crocodile attack victim Lee de Paauw.

Teen attacked by crocodile was dared to jump in river by friends

QLD

Western Power is working to restore power to homes in Kewdale.

Power cut to Perth homes after teens crash car into power pole

WA

A daily struggle: If nothing in your job comes easy, you might be in the wrong line of work.

Long hours at work are displacing time for sleeping, eating: report

ACT

The lower the health star rating, the less likely a company will display it.

'Consumers kept in the dark': The health star ratings you can't see

Medibank accounted for 40.2 per cent of the complaints.

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Medibank accounted for 40.2 per cent of the complaints.

Medibank hits back against deceptive conduct allegations

13 mins ago

Felicity Wilson: will defend the North Shore seat for NSW Liberals.

North Shore candidates ramp up campaign against mergers

Harriet Alexander
17 mins ago

The problem with separate bank accounts

COMMENT
Polly Dunning
14 mins ago

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Senator John 'Wacka' Williams at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 20 March 2017. Photo: Andrew Meares

'I can't hide any more': what drove senator to disclose Parkinson's

Tony Wright
55 mins ago

Snowy Hydro 2.0 could hasten death of fossil fuel electricity

Heath Aston

Super-bad policy: Keating attacks government ahead of budget

EXCLUSIVE
Mark Kenny

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Environment and Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg at Parliament Housein Canberra.

Politicians' private phone numbers published in embarrassing blunder

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell
19 mins ago

"It's an embarrassment to the government": Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie.

'An embarrassment': Senate showdown over childcare plan

Michael Koziol
51 mins ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has experienced a poll boost.

PM's poll rise, penalty rates confrontation and budget speculation

Live
Stephanie Peatling
47 mins ago

Same-sex marriage is back on the agenda, again, with a new poll showing strong support for the law change.

Majority in 12 Coalition seats back same-sex marriage vote in 2017

EXCLUSIVE

Matthew Flinders proved Australia was a continent.

Dig under way for Matthew Flinders in old London cemetery

Nick Miller

'I want every young French citizen to experience – even if only for short time – military life,' presidential candidate ...

Paris airport attacker had drugs, alcohol in his body, autopsy shows

Protesters gather across the street from a restaurant in Chicago before a Donald Trump campaign rally.

California waiter asks four Latino women for 'proof of residency'

President Donald Trump with his wife first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron, pumps his fist as they disembark ...

Ready or not, here come Trump and North Korea

COMMENT

Paul Keating is against the use of superannuation funds to finance entry into home ownership.

Why Keating is wrong about super and first-home buyers

COMMENT
Ron Bird
52 mins ago

Astrology is increasingly a source of comfort for young people.

Why astrology is making a comeback

COMMENT
Jonno Revanche

Uluru is a symbol of the astonishing resilience of Aboriginal Australia.

Behind the seens: what I love most in Australia

COMMENT
Tim Dick

Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority chairman Wayne Byres doesn't use the B-word, but says "we are in an ...

Housing market at 'heightened risk', but it's not 'the B-word'

Sarah Danckert
1 hr ago

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Markets Live: Harvey Norman shares slide

Live
Jens Meyer
28 mins ago

Reserve Bank of Australia head of financial stability Luci Ellis.

Senior Reserve official slams 'dismally male' profession

Jessica Irvine

Former Dick Smith CEO Nick Abboud.

Recievers launch legal action against Dick Smith directors, ex-CEO

1 hr ago

Fines of up to $4.5m, 10 years jail for corrupt payments to unions

Anna Patty
45 mins ago

Secretive billionaire reveals how he toppled Apple in China

Scott Morrison's Monty Python moment

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

ASIC warns on housing bubble, cyber threats

Sarah Danckert

The Tissot Smart-Touch watch.

The smart way Swiss watchmakers are courting the next generation

Watches
8 mins ago

Liz Sunshine's street style from VAMFF.

22 of the best-dressed men on the street right now

Men's Style

Savers are bearing the brunt of sharp cuts in deposit interest rates.

Nicole helps… find the best savings rate

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Digital native Elizabeth Barry can't remember the last time she logged on for internet banking.

Smartphones set to dominate digital payments

John Collett

Charles Davidson is evangelical about his business Peninsula Hot Springs.

The $25 million hot water business

Cara Waters

'The best option': Ross Marais with his parents.

Start-ups funded by the bank of mum and dad

Kate Jones

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Melissa George's Parisian nightmare

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Manchester United edge Middlesbrough

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Search resumes for missing swimmer

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Declassified US nuclear testing videos unearthed

Jake, White Lion

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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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Nikki, right, wants to slim down on <i>The Biggest Loser</i> before she wears her 'dream bikini'.

Biggest Loser trainer says critics are 'reverse fat-shaming' Nikki

Michael Lallo
1 hr ago

Still among the most famous weddings of all time.

Is it the end of the road for Neighbours in the UK?

5 mins ago

Adele

Adele celebrates surprise same-sex proposal at final Aus gig

Broede Carmody
28 mins ago

Hollywood conservative Tim Allen

Tim Allen says Hollywood is like '30s Germany for conservatives

Married at First Sight Australia 2017: Susan finally committed to Sean.

Married at First Sight: Susan drops a 'bombshell' on Sean

Karl Quinn

Pete Evans face said it all on <i>My Kitchen Rules</i>.

Pete Evans' face said it all on My Kitchen Rules

Aja Styles

Spotify has revealed that Drake has become the first artist to hit 10 billion streams.

Drake becomes first artist to hit 10 billion streams

Broede Carmody

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker on the first day of filming Star Wars in 1976.

Mark Hamill reveals first ever pic of Luke Skywalker

Karl Quinn

Close friends: Denise Scott (left) and Judith Lucy.

'I'd be so depressed about two weeks alone in a hotel room'

Joanne Brookfield

Amy Shark.

Is Amy Shark going to be anything more than a one-hit wonder?

Reviewed by George Palathingal

The Three Seas are Matt Keegan, Steve Elphick, singer Raju Das Baul, Deo Ashish Mothey and Gaurab Chatterjee.

Jazz and Indian folk collide in a cave of wonders

John Shand

Jaya Taki has revealed why she lifted the lid on Tim Simona's string of bets on opposition players.

Jaya Taki is the NRL's latest disposable woman

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Kim Kardashian West reliving her ordeal in Paris for her reality TV show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Kim reveals how she 'mentally prepped' herself to be raped

Amy Croffey
23 mins ago

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TRACY ANDERSON - Lena Dunham gives a hug to Tracy Anderson at the opening party of the Tracy ...

Lena Dunham criticised for losing weight

Nicole Economos

Melissa George with <i>Sunday Night</i> reporter Steve Pennells.

'I just want my country to help me': Melissa George opens up

Jenna Clarke

Dan Single with wife Bambi Northwood-Blythe at a NYD party on January 1.

Dan Single out of intensive care after third floor fall in Paris

Amy Croffey

Katy Perry spoke out about her sexuality at the Human Rights Commission gala in LA over the weekend.

Katy Perry opens up about her sexuality: 'I prayed the gay away'

Annie Brown

You can't consent to sex without understanding why you're having it in the first place.

What teen girls need to learn about sex

Kerri Sackville

Jessica Chastain and Chloe Grace Moretz at the Women's March on Washington on January 21.

Jessica Chastain's awesome response to a Twitter troll

Men now lag further behind women in the longevity stakes than they did in back in the 19th century.

The new gender gap that is a matter of life and death

Paula Goodyer

Fuel your mood with happy foods.

Eating your broccoli can make you feel less stressed

Sarah Berry

Taryn Brumfitt believes that there has been a shift in the way many people view the "perfect" body; it no longer has to ...

Taryn Brumfitt on stripping down to shape up

Sarah Berry

This popular Little Tikes swing is being recalled in Australia.

Popular baby swing recalled in Australia

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Parents petition to change 'embarrassing' school name

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Paris Jackson on growing up with dad Michael

Keep it simple: Cook the egg from the bottom - and top.

The simple secret to making the perfect fried egg

New generation: How to navigate the dining table in 2017.

No waste, smart phones and double dipping: the new table manners

1 hr ago

Smoky chickpea, aubergine and tomato one pot.

Up your veg count this week with the vegetarian meal planner

Champs Elysees from Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France istock

The 25 streets around the world every traveller needs to visit

Soo Kim

The Bird's Nest Villas are the most desirable at Keemala resort on Phuket.

Unforgettable: Phuket's weirdest resort is also wonderful

Anthony Dennis

Seating on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 is comfortable if a little squeezed for width.

Flight test: Economy a squeeze on width, but legroom is impressive

Tim Richards

Former Uber president Jeff Jones

Uber president quits amid company turmoil

UPDATED
53 mins ago

A rider on a Mobike in Beijing. Mobike and Ofo are the market leaders in bike-sharing in cities across China.

Beijing returns to biking past via smartphone app

LoL OPL 2017

League of Legends: OPL week 8

Gizmodo

The best add-ons for protecting your Gmail

Gizmodo

Attempts at addressing Reddit users' bad behaviour through tech solutions has done little to curb abuse.

Grassroots campaign to make Reddit less toxic

Daniel Ricciardo is ready for the 2017 F1 season.

Why Ricciardo is the world's best F1 driver

Stephen Ottley

The upcoming Kia Stinger was caught undisguised in Sydney.

Kia Stinger GT spotted testing in Sydney

David McCowen

Audi looks set to stick with a non-turbo V10 in the R8 in the foreseeable future.

No turbo V10 for Audi and Lamborghini

David Morley

BMW believes the biggest issue with driverless cars is people's acceptance of the technology.

Would you trust a self-driving car?

Andrew MacLean

Jaguar F-Type SVR built by Special Vehicle Operations.

Report: Jaguar building F-Type racer

Stephen Ottley

Lotus Elise Sprint 220.

Lotus reveals even lighter Elise

Andrew MacLean

Challenging time: Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor.

Wests Tigers sack coach Taylor just three games into season

Michael Chammas
1 hr ago

Floored: Josh Dugan lay motionless for 30 seconds after copping an elbow to the face from teammate Russell Packer.

'I was dismayed': Why Greenberg hit clubs with massive fines

UPDATED
Chris Barrett

India's Ishant Sharma, left, celebrates with captain Virat Kohli the dismissal of Australia's Matt Renshaw during the ...

Marsh and Handscomb survive to lunch with massive task ahead

Live
James Lemon

Banned: George Burgess will miss two games after accepting an early guilty plea.

Straight-shooting Sam Burgess tells George he was out of line

Adam Pengilly
44 mins ago

Force fried? The latest rumour has the Force on the chopping block

Global season win means it's over to you, Bill

COMMENT
Georgina Robinson

Ageless: Roger Federer celebrates his fifth Indian Wells title.

Ageless Federer takes Indian Wells title

UPDATED

Great white hope: Australia's Daniel Ricciardo.

Ricciardo holds Aussie F1 Grand Prix hope

Steve Larkin

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Chief antagoniser Kohli mocks Smith again

Jamie Marcuson

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: George Burgess of the Rabbitohs in action during the round two NRL match between the Manly ...

Souths' Burgess, Hunt, Burns accept bans

UPDATED
Steve Zemek

Heading north: Jordan McLean will join the Cowboys from next season.

Cowboys snare Jordan McLean from Storm

Laine Clark

Stampede: Jack Wighton adds to the Tigers' misery.

'This is horrible': Johns takes aim at erratic young Tigers

Michael Chammas

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