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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago earlier this month.

Are we ready for the fallout from a war with China?

COMMENT
Nick Xenophon

The former Brunswick synagogue was bought by a local family for more than $2.6 million.

Untouchables: The suburbs out of reach for buyers

The Tax Office said Chevron claimed excessive deductions for a loan.

Chevron loses landmark tax case ordered to pay $300m

Stephen Asling will serve at least 27 years in jail for the murder of Graham Kinniburgh.

Hitman jailed for 'brutal, cold-blooded' underworld murder

BREAKING
Jane Lee
28 mins ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Passengers are seen waiting in long queues as a result of Australian Border Force staff ...

Melbourne: where every queue to Tullamarine has a queue

COMMENT
Matt Holden

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said tensions were high following an incident involving a young boy.

Dutton stoops to new low with island ramapage comment

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

Sunshine turns to drizzle as week of rain sets in

1 hr ago

The next boom is under way – before yet another bust

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Literary hoaxer formerly known as Demidenko spins a new yarn

EXCLUSIVE
Latika Bourke

Racism doesn't actually win elections in Australia, Malcolm

COMMENT
Andrew P Street

New data shows the 'African crime wave' has risen sharply

EXCLUSIVE
Chris Johnston

The scene of the crash in Berwick.

Boy, 4, dies in horror crash at medical centre car park

BREAKING
Ebony Bowden
10 mins ago

Hello to more than half a million Australians, and goodbye, as Adele, pictured here in Brisbane earlier this month, ...

The singer who sold more albums than Adele in 2016

33 mins ago

Mistake fares occur when an airline means to set a fare at $1189 and accidentally sets it at $189.

Expert reveals how to book airline 'mistake fares'

Victoria Beckham with her friend Eva Longoria. The pair have been friends for quite a few years with Victoria Beckham ...

Victoria Beckham has only five friends. She was brave to admit it

1 hr ago

Meerkat babies look out of a hole in their enclosure at the zoo in Erfurt, Germany, Monday, Aug. 10, 2015. The babies ...

The great stress of being a meerkat in captivity

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Outback eagle v drone: Who won?

Bryan Dawe and John Clarke were one of television's most enduring comedic partnerships.

Clarke and Dawe take final shot at 'alternative facts'

Buckley

Troubled times: What is going on with the Hawks and the Pies?

It's amazing how much time you can save if you know the shortcuts.

This could mean you never have to charge your phone again

Fashion Blogger Jess Dempsey amongst her huge collection of clothing which she plans to sell. Women who don't have the ...

Forget eBay, this is the hottest new way to clear your wardrobe

Agents hopt they can get up to $1.4 millin for 47 Wrights Terrace, Prahran East.

Million dollar dumps: Melbourne eyesore houses sell for a motser

But the sad truth is, some houses are out of your league.

'Out of your league': Ever considered how a house is like a date?

TWR Personal Space Jack Watts SH Picture Michael Rayner. Melbourne football club AFL Player and founder of Skwosh men's ...

I was inspired by La La Land: At home with Demon Jack Watts

Campbell's works sell for between $4000 and $50,000.

Artist, Target settle 'David and Goliath' case over $14 'copied' print

ME head of home loans Patrick Nolan says first-home buyers may need to adjust their expectations.

Buying a first house: Was it really easier for baby boomers?

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Gaming and alcohol watchdog accused of skeleton staff at Crown

1 min ago

Firefighters battle huge blaze as flames rip through Ivanhoe RSL

Severe thunderstorm warning for much of state, city's north

Lowther Hall VCE student Jasmine Tsiatsias (left) , teacher Carla Ziino and student Mia Pavlatos (right) are learning ...

The CRAAP test students use to identify fake news

Adau Mornyang wants to break down stigma directed at sexual assault victims.

'I couldn't move': Miss World Australia finalist reveals teen rape

It's believed the Jaguar involved in the crash had stolen registration plates.

Police Taser man, woman seriously hurt in high-speed car chase

Ben Williams is fighting a fine he received for not displaying his disability parking permit.

Paraplegic to face court over fine for parking in disabled car park

Hydro Tasmania's Gordon Dam.

Tasmania could become a 'battery for Australia': PM

The figures show there is no such thing as a job where women are earning well but men poorly.

One top-earning job paying women more than men

NSW

Mr Rayney is suing the West Australian government for being named as the prime and only suspect in the murder of his ...

Rayney trial shock: Talk of dumping body before death

WA

Experts have warned of the serious long-lasting affects of toxins leaked into Brisbane's waterways saying the city could ...

Impact of the toxic foam leak 'will go on for decades'

QLD

In this photo taken on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin seen feeding a horse in the mountains ...

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In this photo taken on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin seen feeding a horse in the mountains ...

Law and Order: When taking the hard line is a weak option

John Silvester

The shacks are a reminder that if we want community, sweetness and clean nature we should start needing a little less.

Why has Australian modesty become a lost virtue?

COMMENT
Elizabeth Farrelly

Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the UK opposition Labour Party, after delivering his first campaign speech of the 2017 general ...

Can Labor's Corbyn win the UK election?

Nick Miller

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Musician Paul Kelly with mate Bob Murphy

Six degrees of Bob: Stars celebrate the legend

1 hr ago

Armitage could be sidelined for an extended period.

Saint Armitage's 'soreness' worse than first thought

Jon Pierik

Sam Mitchell

'Not even close': Mitchell ruled himself out of return to MCG

Learning game: Darcy Moore has the raw attributes, but isn't ready to be a key forward

Buckley's playing Moore in the wrong spot

COMMENT
Wayne Carey

The AFL believes it has achieved a compromise over plans to ban gambling TV advertising during live sport events.

'Win' for AFL over live TV gambling advertising

Caroline Wilson

Flashpoint: Steve Johnson and Lance Franklin clash at the quarter time break during the 2016 AFL First Qualifying Final ...

It was on: When Sheedy and Colless tore strips off each other

Andrew Webster

Melksham trains with the Demons.

'Spooked' Melksham panicked over mate's bets on his account

UPDATED
Daniel Cherny

Ty Vickery

Lay off Vickery, urge Richardson and Cotchin

Stathi Paxinos

Melbourne-based couple Nina and Perrin Wilkins have been caught up in the changes to citizenship rules unveiled on Thursday.

'It's like The Castle': couple caught in citizenship crackdown

James Massola
1 hr ago

Dutton stoops to new low with comments on Manus rampage

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

ALP hits foreigners and super funds in housing affordability package

James Massola

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said the soldiers may have been motivated by concerns for the safety of a local child.

PNG officials dispute Dutton's account of Manus Island violence

1 hr ago

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann was a close ally of Tony Abbott.

Cormann warns Tony Abbott is in danger of helping elect Labor

Fergus Hunter

"Are you proud of our Australian values? Are you a proud Australian?" Malcolm Turnbull asked a journalist at a Thursday ...

Different countries, a common theme? Immigration

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

"Are we truly ready for the consequences of a war?": Nick Xenophon.

Xenophon warns China could sink Australian navy ships to warn US

Julian Assange in London.

US mulls charges against WikiLeaks members

Matt Zapotosky and Ellen Nakashima

Frauke Petry, chairwoman of the AfD.

German Far-right party in disarray as leader quits race

More icebergs have drifted into major shipping lanes off Newfoundland, forcing ships to go far out of their way to steer ...

Giant iceberg towers over Newfoundland town

Zheng Jiefu in Melbourne. The property developer says he was targeted by Guo Wengui.

Australian developer's history with Interpol's most wanted

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

After Brexit and Trump, France is the next big test for populism

COMMENT
Peter McPhee

To move toward secure rentals we need to reward long-term investment.

Are you better off renting or buying?

COMMENT
Emma Power

Protesters gathered as Adani's local mining chief executive Jeyakumar Janakaraj spoke at a business lunch in Brisbane ...

The youth of today will have to pay for the Adani mine

COMMENT
Sofia Berezin

Bill Gates, billionaire and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Gates counting on pragmatism from Trump

1 hr ago

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Markets Live: Duet Group surges on takeover approval

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Patrick Commins
58 mins ago

Iron ore has had a volatile 18 months.

Worst of both worlds: Australia's economy caught in disconnect

ANALYSIS
Michael Heath

"If you're good at course correcting, being wrong may be less costly than you think, whereas being slow is going to be ...

'Being wrong less costly than you think': What makes a good CEO

Jena McGregor

CBA raises rates on investor and interest-only loans

Georgia Wilkins
1 hr ago

The three-second rule for online shopping

Lucy Cormack

The one top-earning job that pays women more than men

Inga Ting

Tesla recalls 53,000 cars due to brake problem

Constructing the puzzle bag involves 41 separate pieces of leather.

The puzzling luxury label you're probably saying wrong

Men's Accessories
1 hr ago

Hyundai's bold GV80 concept was revealed at the recent New York motor show.

Which car brand is taking on BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz?

Cars

All it takes to fix the pay gap is analysis and action.

Why fixing the pay gap is easy if you try

Georgina Dent

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Do I need to make an 'educated guess' about my SMSF?

ASK NOEL

It doesn't help when a whole organisation's existence is centred on a lie.

This is how easily you're deceived

James Adonis

Hana-Lia Krawchuk, founder of Love To Dream, drew inspiration from sleepless nights.

Sleep deprivation spurs $30 million Love To Dream business

Cara Waters

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Thousands gather for 'Weed Day' in Melbourne

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Turnbull grilled over 'Australian values'

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Public servants given BBQ talking points

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Will Smith to voice the genie?

SMH News. Story, Indira the tiger is finally having her eye surgery through the University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching ...

Fairfax photos of the week - April 20, 2017

STAN - better call saul

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

Stan - RPDR

Season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race premieres tomorrow. 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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Hit the road and escape the city

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Prince sold over two million albums in 2016.

Prince sold more albums than anyone in 2016, even Adele

Rob Moran
33 mins ago

13 REASONS WHY M Mag Pay TV previews by Melinda Houston for 16th April. Image supplied.

13 Reasons Why writer defends graphic suicide scene

Rob Moran

Christian Bale plays an Associated Press photographer in The Promise.

IMDB trolls gang up on Christian Bale's new movie

Travis M. Andrews

Cersei Lannister with her brother, Jamie, by her side.

Game of Thrones drives fans wild with new season 7 photos

Broede Carmody

Elizabeth Debicki as Ayesha in <i>Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2</i>.

'There's a lot of fear when you're a young actress': Debicki

Garry Maddox

Waleed Aly has urged the premiers to have the courage to ban plastic bags.

The Project's push to ban plastic bags gains momentum

Kerrie O'Brien

<i>Monkey</i> has remained a cult favourite.

Monkey Magic is back: the cult TV show gets a reboot

Sarah Thomas

Seal is back on The Voice after a three-year gap.

The Voice: Seal's quest to find a global superstar this year

Sarah Thomas

Born for the role: Michael James Scott is outstanding as Genie.

Aladdin is a Broadway spectacular in a league of its own

REVIEW
Cameron Woodhead

The jokes come thick and fast in Romesh Ranganathan's show Irrational.

Romesh Ranganathan delivers reliable laughs in Irrational

COMEDY FESTIVAL
Lucy Battersby

Dane Simpson and Matt Ford.

Review: Inventive comedian to watch in Aborigi-LOL

COMEDY FESTIVAL
Richard Watts

The ones that matter will remain intact and be there to cheer you on.

Victoria Beckham just admitted to having few friends, she's not alone

1 hr ago

Ruby Hamad in Baalbek (ancient Roman ruins) in Lebanon's north-east on her first and only trip back to Lebanon last year.

The uncomfortable truth about Australian 'diversity'

COMMENT
Ruby Hamad

The best things female celebrities said about each other in the Time list

Annie Brown
23 mins ago

Partners are no longer committing to engagement rings

Why some couples are deciding to skip the engagement ring

Adina Solomon
1 hr ago

Elisabeth Moss as Offred in The Handmaid's Tale.

The Handmaid's Tale is all too real for women right now

Neha Kale

Claire Foy (Elizabeth II) in The Crown.

Should we care whether TV period dramas have 'accurate' costumes?

Lydia Edwards

The sales are heating up despite the weather cooling down with everything $20 a Tee Ink this weekend.

Sydney's best bargains: where to find the best mid-season sales

Nicole Economos

Shaun Hampson and Megan Gale arrive at the 57th Annual Logie Awards at Crown Palladium on May 3, 2015 in Melbourne, ...

Megan Gale announces pregnancy with clever Instagram post

"Psycho": we can change the stigma by changing our words.

Stop calling people 'psycho' for all our sakes

Sarah Berry

In your 20s you can set the scene for your future health.

In your 20s and not worried about ageing issues? Think again

Steven Petrow

A perfect morning routine? Forget about it.

You might benefit from forgetting about your 'perfect' morning routine

Sarah Berry

Starbucks has released a unicorn frappuccino into the wild.

We're so over the rainbow. Unicorn food has gone too far

COMMENT
1 hr ago

Ho Chi Mama's pho'plings - pho soup inspired dumplings.

For pho's sake: Chefs reinvent Vietnam's favourite soup

Short ribs. Pic Simon Schluter 7 April 2017.

Review: Hogget is more country pub lunch than winery restaurant

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Australia's 100 most popular baby names of 2016

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'I could go months without it': when your sex drive disappears

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Dad's hack takes pain out of swimming lessons

27 mins ago

Mistake fares occur when an airline means to set a fare at $1189 and accidentally sets it at $189.

Save thousands: Expert reveals how to book airline 'mistake fares'

Hugh Morris

The entrance to the notorious Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Traveller quiz: In which country is the former Nazi camp Auschwitz?

Mal Chenu

Schadenfreude: Taking joy from someone else's misfortune.

Schadenfreude? 11 great foreign words we need in English

David Whitley

Illustration: Michael Mucci

Turn on, tune in, stress out - with your mobile

<i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> was mastered in Dolby Vision HDR to reveal what evil lurks in the shadows.

High Dynamic Range format war looms

COMMENT

Tech drawing of what appears to be an iPhone.

Apple iPhone 8 rumours: Business at front, fingerprint party at back

asus

ASUS's PG258Q monitor is gaming overkill

1 hr ago

The light frame plane is boosted by a rear propeller.

Flying car worth $1.7m goes on show in Monaco

The BMW Driving Centre in South Korea.

BMW's unlikely attraction

David Morley
1 hr ago

Performance sedans comparison: Alfa Romeo Giulia QV v Mercedes-AMG C63 v BMW M3 v HSV GTS.

Alfa Romeo's biggest test

Andrew MacLean
1 hr ago

McLaren 540C

McLaren's 'budget' supercar

Andrew MacLean

2017 Ford Escape Titanium.

Road test: Ford Escape Titanium

Stephen Ottley

2017 MG E-Motion electric concept car.

Stars of the Shanghai motor show

Andrew MacLean

2017 Ford Transit Custom.

New Ford Transit adds auto

Stephen Ottley

Kathryn Harby-Williams during her playing days with the national team.

Netball strife looms as Harby-Williams loses board re-election bid

UPDATED
Linda Pearce

Dumped: James Faulkner

Faulkner miffed by Champions Trophy snub

Germaine Mason, pictured during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Bolt 'very emotional' after Olympian friend dies in crash

Rollins celebrates after winning the gold medal in the 100 hurdles in Rio.

Pearson rival banned for drug offence

Michael Gleeson
37 mins ago

Title-winning experience: Luke Brattan.

City better than Roar record-breakers? Ask Brattan

Michael Lynch

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