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pic Leigh Henningham Age News. The Shrine in Melbourne, the Cenotaph and Eureka Tower.

Leading tourist attractions hit by credit card scam

EXCLUSIVE

Daniel Andrews

High Court delivers embarrassing blow to Andrews government

Outgoing Liberal Party federal director Tony Nutt.

'It is time': Tony Nutt resigns as Liberal Party federal director

BREAKING
26 mins ago

Brown Eggs, one broken, isolated on white background

Cafe says bad batch of eggs to blame for salmonella outbreak

1 hr ago

1 Rodgerson Road, Box Hill

'Not the nicest on the street': Humble home on market for $7m plus

The victim was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

'It was gory, scary': Man loses kneecap, finger in machete attack

How I cheated myself out of $17m on the sharemarket

Horror attack poses questions for Trump's leadership

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

She got $15m in divorce, then her ex-husband unlocked $93m

North face Giant task in their quest to sign Kelly

Woman who smuggled drugs in curry powder jailed for 10 years

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Gary Ablett of the Suns (centre) looks dejected after a loss during the 2017 AFL round ...

Poor form: Ablett's TV spot says it all really

Caroline Wilson
1 hr ago

Snacks at Brae in Birregurra.

Victorian restaurant makes world's top 50

10 mins ago

Shows such as <i>Gogglebox</I> reveal there is a seemingly limitless supply of nobodies eager to carve a place for ...

What Gogglebox tells us about English in Australia

COMMENT

Young adults can do things now that will improve their financial future

15 things to do by 30 to create a better life after 60

Money

There are more than 1400 ant species native to Queensland.

Did ants know the floods were coming? These mounds say yes

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Horrifying gas attack in Syria

Kendall Jenner leads the resistance.

Backlash to Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad was swift and just

Shia LaBeouf and Kate Mara in <i>Man Down</i>.

Shia LaBeouf’s film earns just $11.50 in UK opening weekend

These school holidays why not take the kids on a nature or bush walk?

Looking for something to do with the kids? Easter holiday guide

Apple's iPhone 7

Nearly 200k Apple apps could become obsolete with iOS update

DS-600 sofa by de Sede. Leather-upholstered segments can be zipped together, and the price goes up the more you add.

Enough to hurt the hip pocket: Most insanely expensive homewares

18 Rivers Street, Bellevue Hill.

Indoor comforts: Four of the best outdoor living rooms

White Cliffs Underground Motel

What's it like running a motel built inside an old mine?

Whitehorse Road, Deepdene: locals are keen to enliven this beloved strip.

The tiny Melbourne suburb that almost didn't exist

Listen, but always remember what you want.

Buying property? Why you shouldn't listen to family, friends

Terry Pareja had his legs amputated after contracting a necrotising skin infection.

Experts say spider venom not to blame for amputee's infection

1 hr ago

Merry blogger big on Melbourne's burger boom

Food festival cemetery event causes grieving family heartache

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A tale of public and private schools: 'The inequity is worsening'

GP and addiction specialist Dr Simon Holliday warned GPs needed more support to handled the influx of opioid dependent ...

'Awful lot of pain': The condition that is about to fill GP waiting rooms

One of the sniffer dogs at the Narconon drug rehab centre.

Scientology-linked rehab centre sued over $150,000 sniffer dog bills

There is a pressing need to improve treatment of victims within the legal system.

Tenant allegedly beaten with cricket bat over rent

The trial continues.

Murder suspect 'blamed herself for son's death'

NSW
1 hr ago

Stephanie King with her son Jacob.

'Amazing mother': Town rallies after flood tragedy

NSW

The deaths two cyclists in Bundaberg prompted a magistrate to call for road rules refresher tests when drivers renewed ...

Coroner calls for driver tests after two cyclist deaths

QLD

Drummoyne MP John Sidoti.

'Oversight': Lib MP failed to disclose property interest

NSW

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Dustin Martin (left) and Trent Cotchin of the Tigers celebrate during the 2017 AFL ...

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Dustin Martin (left) and Trent Cotchin of the Tigers celebrate during the 2017 AFL ...

Why it's time for AFL to allow players to say they're on move

Greg Baum
35 mins ago

A woman's wage shouldn't depend on what her family earns, or what her partner earns.

A woman's wage has nothing to do with her husband's

COMMENT
Tanya Plibersek

Lisa McAdams , domestic violence survivor and now teaches corporations how to humanely support staff effected by it. ...

Domestic violence: How my boss' belief helped save me

COMMENT
Lisa McAdams

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Treasurer Scott Morrison could receive a bonus in the budget.

Morrison eyes $4b resources budget bonus

James Massola
3 mins ago

Chemical attack: removing dictator Bashar al-Assad 'not an option'

Tom McIlroy

Tony Abbott takes the pub test and passes with flying colours

Michael Koziol
1 hr ago

Professor Barney Glover, Chair of Universities Australia

Universities pledge to release sex assault data

EXCLUSIVE

Bob Day was ineligible to have been elected, the High Court has ruled.

Family First candidate in box seat after Day election ruled invalid

Minister for Human Services Alan Tudge visited the Channel Operations Facility in his department in Canberra on ...

Cyclone Debbie: Behind the scenes of a disaster response

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Anna Bligh speaks at the AFR - Banking and Wealth Summit at the Sofitel Hotel, on April 5, ...

Anna Bligh concedes banks face 'implosion' of public trust

A rare ornament from the Pleistocene of Sulawesi.

Prehistoric jewellery challenges view early humans less advanced

Jewel Topsfield

This photo provided by the Edlib Media Center, which has been authenticated, shows Syrian doctors treating a child ...

Russia says Syria gas attack caused by rebels' own chemical arsenal

Auckland roads flood as the remnants of Cyclone Debbie moves across the country.

Cyclone Debbie wreaks havoc in New Zealand

A child victim of a suspected chemical attack is treated at a makeshift hospital in the town of Khan Sheikhoun, northern ...

Chemical attack in Syria poses questions for Trump's leadership

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

The corner of Lennox and Victoria streets in north Richmond.

Living in Richmond means living with heroin abuse

COMMENT
Carolyn Cage

Some people are convinced that drinking a coffee before a nap gives you an extra zap of energy when you wake up.

Why drinking coffee before a nap might turbocharge your brain

COMMENT
Chin Moi Chow

Premier Andrews: called it a "catastrophic failure".

We are failing our most vulnerable even in their own homes

COMMENT
Colleen Pearce

Brian Hartzer

APRA's gift that keeps on giving for the banks

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Banks need to rethink how much capital they hold, says APRA chairman Wayne Byers.

Loan costs may rise if new capital rules are rushed in

Mario Christodoulou

Apple Pay has provoked a stoush between the banks and Apple.

Apple Pay ruling 'hits innovation'

Aldi needs to be innovative in its stores to win over new shoppers.

Aldi to spend hundreds of millions on Australia's east coast

Catie Low

Debbie does more damage - this time to insurers' profits

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Six-week strike may have cost BHP $1.3 billion

ASX gains as miners trump banks

Patrick Commins

The jobs that will give you the biggest pay rise

Anna Patty

Master & Dynamic MW50 headphones.

Boys toys: 25 gadgets you probably don't need, but you'll really want

Technology

The Qantas WiFi service will be free to all passengers.

What the airlines aren't telling you about your inflight Wi-Fi

High Flyer

Young adults can do things now that will improve their financial future

15 things to do by 30 to create a better life after 60

Money
John Collett

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What women want from the budget

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Kate Carnell has uncovered the practice of big business offering loans to small business in her inquiry into late payments.

'Pretty close to extortion': Mars, Kellogg's and Fonterra pushing loans on small business

Cara Waters

Mark Chapman is the head of tax communications at H&R Block.

Can you still run a cash business?

Alexandra Cain

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Horrifying gas attack in Syria

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Man's finger hacked off in Rosebud attack

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Tourist loses legs to flesh-eating virus

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Top teacher hits out at youth prison system

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 03: A dog, at the behest of his owner, rides a skatebaord on April 3, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. ...

World of Photos - April 5, 2017

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

Stan - Billions

Brand new season of Billions - 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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Court broke down in tears during Wednesday night's episode.

Court and Duncan pulled aside by 'uncomfortable' Manu on MKR

Broede Carmody
56 mins ago

The action sequences are shapeless in <i>Chips</i>, starring Michael Pena as Ponch and Dax Shepard as Jon Baker.

One star: Lazy, ugly attempts at humour make for wretched Chips

Jake Wilson

Beyonce revealed the new clip on Instagram today.

Beyonce drops surprise song clip for Jay Z on ninth anniversary

Sarah Thomas

A new documentary will air rare footage of Heath Ledger's home movies.

'Always a director': Ledger doco to air rare home footage

Broede Carmody

Shia LaBeouf and Kate Mara in <i>Man Down</i>.

Shia LaBeouf’s new flop earns just $11.50 in UK opening weekend

Rob Moran

Sir Ian McKellen has revealed he turned down an offer to play Dumbledore in the <i>Harry Potter</i> series.

Sir Ian McKellen turned down offer to play Dumbledore

Broede Carmody

Gone for good: Danielle Cormack may have been the lifeblood of Bea Smith in Wentworth, but the prison lives on.

Can Wentworth survive without Queen Bea?

COMMENT
Nathanael Cooper

A slight clue that the old Josh is still simmering away beneath the surface despite his better manners on MKR.

What has happened to MKR 'bad boy' Josh?

Aja Styles

Mr Charisma: Loyiso Gola in Dude, Where's My Lion?

Review: Loyiso Gola's outlandish physical comedy utterly charming

COMEDY FESTIVAL
Dan Harrison

Deanne Smith's <i>Post-Joke Era</i> takes aim at the absurdity of a modern society.

Review: Deanne Smith's Post-Joke Era thoughtful, irreverent

COMEDY FESTIVAL
Jane Lee

Politics is a big focus for Andy Zaltzman in his show Plan Z.

Review: Andy Zaltzman's Plan Z a sharp, surreal ride

COMEDY FESTIVAL
Craig Platt

Mel B has filed a restraining order against her estranged husband, Stephen Belafonte.

Mel B says her estranged husband punched and choked her

Amy Croffey

My mother took great pride in the fact she did not "dump" her children at childcare.

Why I refuse to feel guilty for sending my kids to childcare

COMMENT
Kasey Edwards

Stand-up star Jenny Slate takes the spotlight in Obvious Child.

Dating Captain America: What the end of this relationship tells us

COMMENT
Katherine Allan

Bill and Hillary Clinton‘s 22-year-old nephew, Tyler Clinton, has officially signed a modeling contract with big-time ...

Hillary Clinton's nephew scores himself a modelling contract

Naomi Watts attends the Charles Finch and CHANEL Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner at Madeo Restaurant on February 25, 2017 in ...

When celebs clap back: Naomi Watts outs secret 'snapper'

Prince Philip presents Kylie Minogue with the Britain-Australia Society Award.

Kylie gets royal nod from Prince Philip

Nick Miller

Kendall Jenner leads the resistance.

Kendall Jenner's 'protest' Pepsi ad will depress you entirely

Annie Brown

Part of making work function as self-care is considering its impact.

'Self-care' isn't just about relaxing. For me, it's about work

Anna North

We're still not getting the message on the role fruit and vegetables play in physical wellbeing.

The nutrition report card that Australians are failing

Sarah Berry

Make the moments count for a more positive day.

Turning negative thinkers into positive ones

JANE E. BRODY

Being a parent can be stressful, but mindfulness can help create more pockets of calm and connection.

The skill that will make parenting a lot more enjoyable

Sarah Berry

Jill Dupleix's mac 'n' cheese frittata.

Hot out the oven: 35 easy, cheesy pasta bake and lasagna recipes

The burger whisperer: Brennan Lukav, who reviews three or four burgers a week for his blog Burgers of Melbourne, ...

Meet the blogger dedicated to trying every burger in Melbourne

Will you be more likely to bake if this beauty was in your kitchen?

Smeg launches Dolce & Gabbana kitchen appliances

Natasha and baby Danika.

Why red tape is keeping baby Danika's dad off her birth certificate

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The four-letter word helping teens talk about bullying

Bryce Maine when he asked his grandmother Catherine to the prom.

Teen asks his grandma to prom, but school rules it out

One of the wonders of the world, Cappadocia, Turkey.

The world's nine most incredible places where humans live

Ben Groundwater

Singapore Airlines' flight attendants have become iconic.

How Singapore Airlines changed a whole country

Steve Meacham

In this Wednesday, March 29, 2017 photo, visitors enjoy the cherry blossoms at the Yuyuantan Park during spring festival ...

Photos: Japan turns pink for its most magical time of year

Intel Security has been rebadged as McAfee and now operates as a standalone company.

McAfee rebranding creates pure-play cyber security company

Michael Gorey

Judging by AOL CEO Tim Armstrong's tweet, which points to "20+ brands", it appears that many of the individual services ...

The internet has fun with new name for AOL-Yahoo tie-up

Brian Fung

Amazon is "conducting a storewide test about whether it should change its pricing strategy."

Six questions we have about Amazon in Australia

Elon Musk fired off a provocative tweet as Tesla shares soared. .

'Stormy weather in Shortville': Musk mocks investors as Tesla soars

David Welch and Dana Hull

Wiley Day's dog-tag chain got caught on the prongs of his plugged-in iPhone charger. He was treated at a hospital for ...

'Demonic': Electrocuted while sleeping with his charging iPhone

Amy B Wang

The next-generation Holden Commodore range will feature a high-riding wagon variant.

Holden unveils Subaru Outback rival

David McCowen

Toyota has recalled some Yaris models to replace faulty airbags.

Toyota customers hit again by airbag recall

David McCowen

2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S Coupe.

Mercedes-Benz reveals two new hot SUVs

Greg Kable

2017 Mercedes-Benz E220d All-Terrain.

Mercedes reveals prices for its high-riding wagon

Dom Tripolone

City cars like the Mazda2 have seen a dramatic fall in sales over the first quarter of 2017.

Is the writing on the wall for city cars?

David McCowen

Volkswagen Passat 206 TSI R-Line offers plenty of punch.

VW's latest attempt to push into the premium market reviewed

Daniela Intili and David McCowen

The Giants' Josh Kelly is tackled by Andrew Swallow of the Kangaroos.

North face Giant task in their quest to sign Kelly

Sam McClure

Gary Ablett

Poor form: Ablett's TV spot says it all really

Caroline Wilson
1 hr ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Dustin Martin (left) and Trent Cotchin of the Tigers celebrate during the 2017 AFL ...

It's time to end AFL's code of silence

Greg Baum
35 mins ago

The Giants' Josh Kelly and Jack Ziebell, of the Kangaroos, compete for the ball in a pre-season match.

Nine-year $9m offer to Kelly too good to refuse. Or is it?

Michael Gleeson

The Blues are weighing up whether Patrick Cripps will play this weekend.

Blues weighing up Cripps' fitness for Bombers clash

Scott Spits

Milestone: Buddy Franklin is keen to celebrate his 250th match with a win.

Buddy set to rack up 250th

James Buckley

Former umpire Jordan Bannister has a message for the critics.

If crowd noise makes 1% of difference to umpires, get over it

COMMENT
Jordan Bannister

Jordan Lewis was given three weeks for this hit on Patrick Cripps.

Lewis blocks out the criticism after his off-the-ball hit

Scott Spits

Will Glenn Maxwell stick with Victoria?

Batting on: Maxwell expected to remain a Bushranger

Jon Pierik

Long-term teammates: Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater.

Slater says Cronk's exit won't influence his decision

Roy Ward

Emotional: Jason Day announced his withdrawal from an event in Austin, Texas as his mother underwent surgery last month.

Day reveals mother's good news ahead of Masters

Sam Stosur enjoyed a victory in Charleston.

Stosur, Rodionova get wins in Charleston

The Magpies need to settle on a goal attack to develop a combination with Caitlin Thwaites.

Half-time report: fast progress, but room for improvement

Liz Ellis

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