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US launches missiles on Syria after gas attack
More than 50 Tomahawk missiles have been launched against Syria.
US air strike on Syria: How did the world react
The world has swiftly responded to the sharp escalation of the US military role in Syria.
No mention of negative gearing as Planning Minister talks up supply
Anthony Roberts has reasserted supply-side measures as his government's priority in tackling the state's housing affordability crisis.
Lazarus denies targeting woman
Fewer than three minutes passed between Luke Lazarus catching the eye of a young woman on a night club dance floor and leaving with her out a rear door into a laneway.
Showdown hype for fans, not clubs, say coaches
The coaches of Port Adelaide and Adelaide agree – the hatred and hype is a figment of AFL fans' imagination.
US launches missiles on Syria: what we know so far
The United States has fired more than 50 missiles at a Syrian airbase following orders from President Donald Trump. This is what we know so far.
Bureaucrat who creamed millions from public purse gets eight-year sentence
A former project officer in the Department of Transport has been sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding the state of millions of dollars and taking a secret kickback in an elaborate seven-year scam.
The Reject Shop shares plummet on profit warning
Shares in The Reject Shop have plunged after the discount variety store chain warned its full-year profit will drop by almost a third.
India's multibillion-dollar Ganges clean-up in disarray
India's $3 billion plan to clean the holy Ganges river is badly behind schedule with large stretches contaminated by toxic waste and sewage, and a 2018 deadline to clean the river is "impossible", according to government officials and documents.
Syria bombing timeline: Chain of events in US strike on Syria
The chain of events that led to the US strike on a Syrian air base
Kirsty Dayment's sentencing for cocaine dealing delayed
Disgraced eastern suburbs socialite Kirsty Dayment has made a successful bid to stay out of jail for another weekend as she revealed she is no longer pregnant.
Is there a fix for housing affordability?
Despite taking a hammer blow from the financial crisis London is one of the most effervescent – and infuriating – housing markets in the world. Sound familiar?
ACT drug charges increase by more than 50 per cent in three years
The number of people caught in possession of drugs in Canberra has increased by more than 50% over three years.
The challenges of deepening our ties with India
The challenge for Australia is to see India not for what it was or even is now, but for what it will be.
ARU to meet Sunday to prepare for vote on 15-team Super model
The board of the Australian Rugby Union will meet as early as Sunday to prepare for a vote on a 15-team model for Super Rugby.
Surf's up at Alfred Cove after Melville council ticks off on water park
The City of Melville has voted in favour of entering into a ground lease with Urbnsurf to build Perth's first surf park at Tompkins Park in Alfred Cove.
Fire forces evacuation of ATO building and Elizabeth Street
Emergency services responded about 1.40pm and locked down the area.
Medich jury: judge is 'ready, willing and able' to help
"If you need any assistance at all," Justice Geoff Bellew told the jury, "I am here – ready, willing and able."
Transport companies driving industrial growth
Transport and logistics are driving Melbourne's industrial market, accounting for 36 per cent of newly leased space over the past year.
Teenagers arrested after fatal stabbing at Queanbeyan service station
Counter-terrorism police have launched an investigation after two teenage boys allegedly stabbed a service station employee to death and attacked three other men during a "horrific" crime spree in Queanbeyan overnight.
Canberra remembers British endurance cyclist Mike Hall
Canberra's cyclist community showed up in force for a sunrise memorial service for British cyclist Mike Hall at Nara Park on Friday morning.
Syria, a complex conflict just became more complex
If there was a selfish, inward-looking core to Donald Trump's election-winning "America First" philosophy, it took a backseat to human decency on Thursday.
Russian lawmaker says Russia-US Syria coalition in doubt
Russia's coalition with the United States on the Syria crisis is in doubt after Washington carried out air strikes on a Syrian airbase, news agencies quoted a senior Russian lawmaker as saying on Friday.
Behind the 'mask': why Ella asked for Barbie dolls she didn't want
Six-year-old Ella asked for Barbie dolls and pink, sparkly clothing for her birthday. But the dolls were left in the drawer, and the clothes went unworn. What was going on?
Man found guilty of murdering wife's son-in-law
A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife's son-in-law, a court has heard.
Tigers manage Prestia's training
Richmond will continue to manage Dion Prestia's training load as their star midfielder attempts to play a full season for the first time in three years.
Why ultramarathoners don't feel pain - and what they can teach the rest of us
We could all learn more about pain from ultra marathon runners.
Taxpayers in dark over promises to German retail giant
Taxpayers are in the dark about government promises to lure one of the world's biggest retailers to Melbourne.
Man jailed for shooting neighbour
A Melbourne man who shot his neighbour after an argument over a fence has been sentenced to a maximum of four years in prison.
The story behind Norman Seeff's iconic portrait of Patti Smith
In a rare interview, photographer Norman Seeff talks about the story behind his iconic portrait of legendary musician Patti Smith.
Byelections countdown: Berejiklian predicting 'huge swings'
Gladys Berejiklian predicts the contests in Saturday's byelections "will come down to the wire".
Live: Trump tipped off Australia before launching missile strike
More than 50 tomahawk missiles have been launched against Syria in a dramatic move by US President Donald Trump.
Telstra dividend under threat
Telstra's been a perennial favourite but squeezed margins have analysts questioning whether its high dividends are sustainable.
14-hour crime spree across ACT and Queanbeyan leaves man dead, three injured
Two teenagers allegedly at the centre of a violent crime spree that left one man dead and three others injured in Queanbeyan overnight have been arrested by ACT police.
Williams embraces indigenous heritage
Giants star Zac Williams is starting to embrace his rich indigenous heritage.
Friday Furnace: Which clubs will say goodbye to Owen this weekend?
How will the Dockers' go against the reigning premiers after Ross Lyon swung the axe? Can the Eagles beat their MCG hoodoo? Our crack(pot) panel returns to run the rule over burning questions ahead of round three.
A taste of China, via Sydney, coming soon to a phone near you
From June, your smartphone will speak the universal language of dumplings, as well as chopsticks, take-out boxes and fortune cookies, thanks to one-woman marketing machine Yiying Lu.
Sydney Morning Herald half-marathon: DJ Tigerlily gets back her groove
Here comes Dara Hayes (aka DJ Tigerlily), dodging small dogs as she jogs by the beach on a sunny morning in Maroubra.
Woman caught reading a book while driving 'down Tonkin Highway'
Police may just 'throw the book' at this driver after vision emerged emerged of a woman reading a novel while driving down a main road.
Ziebell relishing AFL captaincy at Roos
Jack Ziebell took over as North Melbourne captain at a fraught time, given the massive amount of experience that left the AFL club at the end of last season.
Westfield eyes 1500 apartments in US, UK next year
Global retail giant Westfield plans to gain a foothold in the US and UK housing markets.
Carjacking accused allegedly stole other cars
Four young men accused of leaving a father for dead in a violent Box Hill carjacking have been charged with stealing two more vehicles from another family on the same night.
Markets Live: ASX skids after US attack on Syria
Initial strong gains have evaporated following US military strikes on a Syrian airbase, which is also weighing on the Aussie dollar.
Can Duterte's order to occupy disputed islands be taken seriously?
Like so many comments made by the firebrand President, it is unclear whether he is joking, stirring patriotic sentiments at home or is, actually, serious.
ANU online hunt for Planet 9 uncovers a four-planet solar system
Australian citizen scientists have found a star with four super-Earth-sized planets in close orbit around it.
Labor demands Turnbull government investigate minister under eligibility cloud
Questions have been raised about Liberal MP David Gillespie's ownership of a shopping complex in Port Macquarie.
Malcolm Turnbull 'knew in advance' of US plan to strike Syria
The PM has carefully sidestepped questions about what action Australia might take against the regime.
Man in 'impossible situation' when he killed his brother
A man who stabbed and killed his brother was in an "impossible situation" of trying to defend his relatives from him, a judge has said.
What comes next after Donald Trump launches air strikes on Syria?
For US President Donald Trump, choosing targets and launching cruise missiles to punish the Syrian regime for using chemical weapons this week may have been a relatively clear-cut decision. The big problem is what comes next.