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Gary Warren and his wife Michelle listen as Treasurer Scott Morrison shares their story.

The man Morrison couldn't say no to on key budget deal

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 10 May 2017. fedpol ...

PM has finally cast aside right-wing ideology

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Between March and December 2015, the syndicate laundered an estimated $29 million.

The war against the black economy has only just begun

ANALYSIS
Nassim Khadem

NCH h2, NRL, Rugby League football, Deflated. ready for kickoff. 11th March 2009 pic Darren pateman SPECIAL 000

Yes, the NRL has a drug problem, but cocaine's not the worst of it

COMMENT
Peter FitzSimons

President Donald Trump walks from Marine One across the South Lawn to the White House in Washington, Sunday, May 7, ...

Donald Trump's latest move is that of a dictator

COMMENT

Following the death, all army training exercises had been suspended.

Australian soldier killed during 'routine training activity' in NT

Her husband lay covered in blood as Lucina Boldi 'played dead' to stay alive

Man convicted over Sydney Airport face slap after cancelled flight

Joyce to lay charges against pie-throwing 'bully'

Finally young Australians have been thrown a tax break bone

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Judge cries as he jails man who stabbed his brother in the chest

Year 9 student at Cerdon College, Charlize D'Souza, says linking NAPLAN tests to the HSC is "not really fair".

'Mindblowing' Naplan changes prompt furore

A Today viewer doesn't believe the Block of Cash call was completely random.

Channel Nine denies 'scam' after $130,000 phone call

31 mins ago

Australia's head coach Michael Cheika laughs during a press conference in Teddington, England, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. ...

Wallabies handed dream draw for Rugby World Cup

1 hr ago

Comedian Dave Hughes was meant to film an episode of Channel 7's new game show Behave Yourself over the weekend, but was ...

Dave Hughes roasts Seven boss... and is told not to turn up for show

37 mins ago

Allred's Restaurant in Telluride, US: Warm atmosphere, friendly service, fabulous mountain views.

The world's 50 great restaurants you can actually get a table at

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Budget 2017: the great political reset

What the budget means to you

Interactive: What the budget means to your finances

Kevin Bacon arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "I Love Dick" season one.

'I have no one to blame but myself': Kevin Bacon on fame

Jenny's cafe opposite Bronte beach is for sale after 27 years.

Another shop for sale on Bronte's tightly held beachfront

A prison in Kampot, Cambodia.

Cambodia builds detention 'hotel' for cashed up prisoners

The tent in question.

'Bills included': Tent in Sydney yard advertised for $130 a week

1 hr ago

Sting and Trudie Styler (pictured at the Oscars) are selling their huge New York penthouse.

Sting selling New York penthouse for whopping $76 million

More supply is just one part of the housing push with a raft of initiatives rolled out in the 2017/2018 federal budget.

Federal budget: Five changes to housing you need to know about

Pauline Brown said she has never felt insecure or unsafe because of the prison in the suburb.

Why Silverwater is more than just a suburb with a prison

Inner-city areas are under a lot of housing pressure.

Sorry, first-home buyers: Not the budget you were hoping for

ANALYSIS

Opal card.

Minister reveals Opal card fare increases from July

How to catch 'target' sharks without killing other marine life

Kelsey Munro

'I've been framed': Sharobeem's emotional witness box outburst

Usually, it's good to "shop around". But be careful when you're comparing credit cards.

Why shopping around for credit cards could cost you money

Esther Han

Paramedics load the injured boy into an ambulance.

Boy rushed to hospital with police escort after being struck by a car

The Abortion Law Reform Campaign by Mehreen Faruqi held an action outside NSW Parliament House earlier this week.

'Like poking a stick in a beehive': Abortion legislation doomed

Harriet Alexander and Kate Aubusson

Australian Turf Club employee Michelle Steele has been charged with five offences following a Racing NSW Inquiry into ...

Explosive evidence details alleged drugging of horses by club staff

Eamonn Duff

Clive Palmer arrives in court on Wednesday.

Palmer fronts court clutching vomit bag, breathing apparatus

One of the teenagers charged with murdering Zeeshan Akbar (pictured) has allegedly made violent threats towards juvenile ...

Teens charged over fatal Queanbeyan crime spree separated

A appeal against Brisbane City Council's Grace on Coronation approval has been dismissed.

Appeal against riverfront 'champagne flutes' dismissed

QLD

Wayne Brown was killed by his brother in their parents' Cranbourne home in 2016.

Judge weeps as he jails man who killed his violent older brother

VIC

Mr Turnbull said limiting to levy increase to just high income earners would not have raised enough revenue to support ...

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Mr Turnbull said limiting to levy increase to just high income earners would not have raised enough revenue to support ...

Budget 2017 may well kickstart Turnbull's revival

EDITORIAL

Kid holding a bouquet, just body

The minimum standards for doing Mother's Day right

COMMENT
Kelly Cooper

Treasurer Scott Morrison delivers his post-Budget address in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday ...

Morrison's 'big heart' NDIS solution already under threat

Amy Remeikis

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Gary Warren and his wife Michelle listen as Treasurer Scott Morrison shares their story.

'I'm not saying no to Gary': Treasurer reveals personal struggle

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

'We won't be suppressed': Qantas boss 'reinvigorated' by pie to face

Michael Koziol

Government to profile drug users for welfare trial

Judith Ireland

Treasurer Scott Morrison addressed the National Press Club in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra on ...

'They don't like you': Morrison warns big banks to absorb new tax

Treasurer Scott Morrison delivers his post-Budget address in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday.

The Magic Pudding lives, it's every politician's fondest fantasy

COMMENT

Peter Costello has criticised the second Scott Morrison budget.

'No one now is talking about paying back debt' - Peter Costello

Minister for Social Services Christian Porter before Treasurer Scott Morrison delivers his post-budget address on Wednesday.

There's something in the air in Canberra - they should test for it

COMMENT
Tony Wright

South Korea's new President Moon Jae-In.

New South Korean president wants to talk to North Korea

Kirsty Needham

A prison in Kampot, Cambodia.

Cambodia builds detention 'hotel' for cashed up prisoners

Lindsay Murdoch

In this photo taken March 20, 2017, FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. An FBI ...

Comey's removal sparks fears about future of Russia probe

Life drawing of Zuul crurivastator.

Ankylosaur named for 'Ghostbusters' beast Zuul

Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie was visited by federal police officers after her parliamentary speech.

Why don't our politicians submit to drug testing?

COMMENT
Jacqui Lambie

Andrew Norton advised the federal government on higher education reform.

Uni students must pay their fair share

COMMENT
Andrew Norton

Treasurer Scott Morrison delivers his 2017 post budget National Press Club Address at Parliament House on Wednesday.

At last they're governing, but ducking hard decisions

COMMENT
Peter Martin

The big four CEOs: Ian Narev, CBA; Shayne Elliott, ANZ; Brian Hartzer, Westpac; and Andrew Thorburn, NAB.

The attack that banks should have seen coming

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

The dollar index, tracking the greenback's value against six major currencies, rose to a three-week high, in line with ...

Australian dollar on the ropes, tipped to slide

Timothy Moore

australian federal police

Senator calls on police to investigate budget leak

Eryk Bagshaw

The main change is just to define who MAAL applies to.

The war against the black economy has only just begun

ANALYSIS
Nassim Khadem

ASX enjoys post-Budget boost

Jessica Sier

What buyers should know before investing in ScoMo's scheme

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

'Sick' Clive Palmer brings breathing apparatus to court

Big banks will be forced to cut dividends

Myriam Robin

The Microsoft Surface Studio revamps your screen time.

25 cutting-edge new gadgets that will change the way you work

Technology

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A majestic feast for those with a sweet tooth in Sydney’s latest dining experience. ...

Sweet gifts your mum would actually want for Mother's Day

Handsome Things

First home buyers should benefit from some of the changes.

Where first home buyers stand now – all the help and hits

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

It's time for action.

If you want to avoid an unwelcome tax slug it's time to get moving

Melissa Browne

Small business owner Alecia Whitelaw was looking for incentives to hire and improvements to payment terms.

Small business celebrates Budget win on tax break

Mathew Dunckley

Jowan Osterlund from Biohax Sweden holds a small microchip implant, similar to those implanted in workers at the ...

Technology to drive future workplace trends

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Boy struck by car in Padstow

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The budget, an animated guide

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They don't like you, Treasurer tells banks

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George Calombaris charged following altercation

John Shakespeare colour cartoon / illo / illustration / toon / artwork Budget / Scott Morrison / Malcolm Turnbull (NO ...

Best of Fairfax cartoons, May 10

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Brand new season of Billions - now streaming. Only on Stan.

The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Hit the road and escape the city

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Today show has been forced to defend a $130,000 block of cash giveaway.

Channel Nine denies 'scam' after Today Show gives away $130k

Aja Styles
31 mins ago

Kevin Bacon arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "I Love Dick" season one.

Being a Hollywood actor is a weird way to live, says Kevin Bacon

Jane Mulkerrins

Isaiah Firebrace is through to the final of Eurovision 2017.

Eurovision glory: Isaiah Firebrace confirms place in grand final

Michael Idato

Bad Blood: Katy Perry reignites long-running feud with Taylor Swift.

Harris and Perry poised to reignite pop star feud with Swift

Rob Moran

Dave Hughes has said he will address the fiasco on-air on Wednesday.

Hughesy 'welcomed' on new game show by roasted Seven boss

Broede Carmody
37 mins ago

Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller has been sentenced to one year and one day in jail.

Dance Moms star jailed after smuggling money out of Australia

Broede Carmody

Ed Sheeran performing at Allianz Stadium in December 2015.

Ed Sheeran returning for massive Aussie stadium tour in 2018

Rob Moran

Shane Jenek as Mr Tiny Tot and Courtney Act

Global drag sensation Courtney Act revisits Australian roots

Katherine Feeney
30 mins ago

Emma Matthews will make her musical theatre debut in Melba.

The tiny theatre that the big names just can't get enough of

Elissa Blake

Did they or didn't they? The tantalising mystery at the heart of this tale

Jason Blake

Poster for the film Pork Pie.

More fun than a barrel of monkeys, and all delivered at top speed

Paul Byrnes
39 mins ago

Pip Edwards poses for Good Weekend.

How Pip Edwards sold Bondi to the world

Jenna Clarke

Enough of the basic body lotions and candles. Your mum deserves gifts that reflect her personality.

Beauty gifts for the non-basic mum in your life

Natalie Reilly

Are young women afraid to be public about their actual achievements?

The word 'adulting' is gross. It's also sexist.

COMMENT
Jessica Grose

The internet is digging Obama's new relaxed aesthetic.

The internet is here for Obama's deeply unbuttoned shirt

Emily Heil

Dove's new range of body soaps are intended to make women feel better about their bodies.

No, Dove, we don't need your 'body positive' soap bottles

Jess Zimmerman

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 09: Harry Styles performs on NBC's 'Today' show at Rockefeller Center on May 9, 2017 in New York ...

Harry Styles proves a pink suit is the one true rock star look

Actress Lena Dunham at the Glamour Live Summit 2016.

Lena Dunham hits back at magazine for sharing her weight loss 'tips'

Actress Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik welcome second child.

Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik welcome their second child

Apps have the right idea but do they work?

Australians cautioned over mental health apps

Sarah Berry

Curcumin, an ingredient in turmeric, has researchers excited.

Why are so many scientists studying this spice?

Paula Goodyer

It's not uncommon, but what can we learn from it?

Emotional eating: why we do it and how to manage it

Sarah Berry

A bowl of bun cha, a popular street food in Hanoi, Vietnam,

Thailand isn't the only country to crack down on street food

Stephen's cruffins are stuffed with cream fillings.

Forget cereal : A guide to breakfast around the world

Miso soup is an early morning pick-me-up in Japan.

Pork belly stew and spicy chicken miso: 55 new-school soup recipes

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How some grandparents are putting their grandkids at risk

Connie Johnson and her family.

'My pain will be over, theirs will just be beginning'

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Welcome to parenthood, sorry but you are no longer 'cool'

The crew in their rest area on board a Boeing 777.

Inside the secret cabin crew rest area on long-haul planes

Allred's Restaurant in Telluride, US: Warm atmosphere, friendly service, fabulous mountain views.

World's second-best: 50 great restaurants you can get a table at

What will a plane toilet be like after 17 hours in the air?

Letters: How bad will toilets be on non-stop flights to London?

While Telstra is building more mobile base stations in regional Australia it's also bringing Voice over WiFi to more ...

Telstra brings WiFi calling to iPhones

COMMENT

Bitcoin's market capitalisation overnight soared to $US52.5 billion, according to data from coinmarketcap.com.

Bitcoin surges to an all-time high

The company added 1.52 million new customers overseas in the lastest quarter, compared with an April projection of 2 million.

In Hollywood, cybercriminals have found a lucrative niche

FILE - In this Friday, May 13, 2016, file photo, a man uses his mobile phone near an Apple store in Beijing, China. ...

Five things Apple could do with its $250b

Lifehacker

Carter Wilkerson's tweet asking for free nuggets has been shared more than 3.42 million times.

Plea for free nuggets breaks retweet record

2007 Dodge Avenger.

Was this Dodge's worst car?

David Morley

2017 McLaren 720S.

Is this the ultimate supercar?

Tony Davis

2017 Mazda CX-8 interior.

Mazda CX-8 ruled out for Australia

Drive Staff

Mossgreen expects this championship-winning Torana to attract bids exceeding $1million.

Meet the million-dollar Torana

David McCowen

2015 Porsche Cayman GT4

Cayman GT4 to get 911 GT3 power

Stephen Ottley

Ferrari’s hero car known simply as LaFerrari.

Ferrari plots new hypercar

Stephen Ottley

"They won't be easy games": Michael Cheika.

Wallabies draw Wales and Georgia in dream World Cup result

Tom Decent
1 hr ago

Belmore rumblings: Melbourne is making a play for Bulldogs forward Sam Kasiano.

Kasiano could be squeezed out as Bulldogs overhaul roster

Adrian Proszenko

Sharks chairman Damian Keogh has stood down over alleged cocaine possession.

The NRL has a drug problem, but there is a bigger concern

COMMENT
Peter FitzSimons

Agent of change: RLPA chief Ian Prendergast previously oversaw the regulation of AFL agents.

RLPA calls for new panel to deal with cocaine crisis

Adrian Proszenko

Taniela Tupou is eligible for Wallabies selection later this year.

World Rugby toughens eligibility laws but Tongan Thor free to play

Tom Decent

Returning?: Lachie Whitfield is eligible for selection after his six-month suspension.

Whitfield ready for return: Coniglio

James Buckley

Jo Weston of the Vixens and Gretel Tippett of the Firebirds.

Super Netball shove that should have been a send-off offence

COMMENT
Liz Ellis

Former Waratahs and Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer.

'It's a good move': Dwyer welcomes ARU coaching summit

Darren Walton

Sharks chairman Damian Keogh has stood down over alleged cocaine possession.

Sharks' major sponsor vows to back club, but may renegotiate deal

Adam Pengilly

Moving on: Kieran Foran has joined the Bulldogs on a three-year deal.

Foran joins fourth club in as many seasons

Adam Pengilly

Battling injury: Johnathan Thurston is fighting to be fit for Origin I on May 31.

Thurston injury drama to go down to wire as DCE waits in the wings

Phil Lutton

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