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Marc Murphy in the Carlton jumper

Blues face $1m black hole as sponsor pulls out

Caroline Wilson

Can smart home technology help combat environmental issues and our ageing population? The experts say yes.

What first home buyers should know about ScoMo's super scheme

COMMENT

The man pleaded guilty to slapping a 26-year-old woman across the face after his Tigerair flight was cancelled.

Man convicted for slapping Tigerair worker after flight cancelled

Ivanka Trump's comments are a pointed departure from one of her father's bedrock positions.

Ivanka v Bannon as Trump delays decision on Paris climate accord

A new wave of entrepreneurs is keen to carve out a slice from Australia's $550 billion self-managed superannuation market.

The war against the black economy has only just begun

ANALYSIS

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

Turnbull has finally cast aside right-wing ideology

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Donald Trump's latest move is that of a dictator

COMMENT

Hinch calls for probe into budget leak after $14b share wipe-out

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

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Fake news inquiry will investigate future of real news amid job cuts

'Reinvigorated': Joyce to lay charges over pie attack

White House press secretary Sean Spicer on the grounds of White House on Tuesday.

After Trump fired Comey, Spicer huddled in the White House bushes

ANALYSIS
37 mins ago

Wanted man: Will Sutherland is in demand.

Wanted man: Footy and cricket compete for dual-sport sensation

Today viewer Josh Huxley, of Halekulani on New South Wales, is $130,000 richer.

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

Isaiah Firebrace is through to the final of Eurovision 2017.

Australian overcomes hazards to win spot in Eurovision grand final

Connie and Samuel Johnson lay coins for the Love Your Sister big heart project in an effort to break the world record ...

'I've never felt so much love': Connie's emotional goodbye

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FootyFix: Can the Eagles beat Western Bulldogs?

What the budget means to you

What does the budget mean for you?

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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

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

Chinese buyers at the Shanghai Luxury Property Showcase.

Treasurer steps in amid concern China's lending crackdown isn't working

41 Sun Crescent is asking for $400 a week. Sunshine is among the cheapest suburbs for rent within 15km of the CBD.

The cheapest suburbs to rent a house within 15km of the CBD

Craig Reucassel hosts War on Waste.

Termites, damp, asbestos: Craig Reucassel's 'winning' trifecta

Photo: Houzz

Fixing one of a home's most environmentally unfriendly parts

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

Sting's ' very un-rockstar' NY penthouse selling for $76m

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has flagged the Commonwealth buying out Victoria and NSW's share of Snowy Hydro.

'They can forget it': Stoush erupts over Snowy sale

Treasurer's plan would see 3000 extra homes go up on toxic site

Suspended P-plater clocked 60km/h over limit in school zone

The scene in Glenroy on Wednesday afternoon.

Manhunt after two injured in altercation involving 'tomahawk'

UPDATED

Ora Holt was killed by her husband on Anzac Day.

'Queen of the kids': Wangaratta celebrates murdered mother's life

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Sleeping grandmother lucky to be alive after drive-by shooting

A Greek restaurant in Park st South Melbourne has been damaged by fire. The chef appears to be in shock and was inside ...

Neighbours evacuated as fire rages through Greek restaurant

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

Australian soldier killed during training exercise

Clive Palmer arrives in court on Wednesday.

Sick Palmer claims Federal Court 'witch-hunt'

The new stadium is being completed.

Perth Stadium will not host Ashes Test in December

WA

Eman Sharobeem arrives at ICAC on Wednesday with husband Haiman Hammo.

'I've been framed': Australian of the Year finalist cracks

NSW

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

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Ian Narev

The attack that banks should have seen coming

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Six in 10 Americans say they disapprove of the major White House roles Trump has given to his daughter Ivanka and her ...

Ivanka v Bannon: Trump delays decision on Paris

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

Political divide muddies Morrison's NDIS solution

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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

Andrew Norton advised the federal government on higher education reform.

Uni students must pay their fair share

COMMENT
Andrew Norton

Grin and bear it: Tony Abbott votes to remove 2014 budget measures on Tuesday.

How's Abbott feeling about the budget's dismissal of his legacy?

COMMENT
Andrew P Street

Sellers benefit, buyers get no joy.

Budget changes are a cruel hoax on first home buyers

COMMENT
Richard Holden

Treasurer Scott Morrison did not deliver personal tax cuts in his 2017 budget.

Bracket creep makes average earning Australians worse off

Nassim Khadem

Liz Kaelin, of food-tech start-up Caitre'd, says it is unfortunate that investment in local training is coming 'out of ...

Employers fear foreign worker tax pain

Nick Toscano

Adam Gilchrist and Daniel Ricciardo, ambassadors for Quintis.

Quintis loses the winning formula

CBD
Colin Kruger, CBD

Citigroup says the chat amounted to gross misconduct, firing the trader.

The five-word message that cost Citigroup trader his job

Patrick Gower
1 hr ago

Australia's big banks hit back against 'populist bank bashing'

Clancy Yeates

The attack that banks should have seen coming

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

The war against the black economy has only just begun

ANALYSIS
Nassim Khadem

Australian dollar on the ropes

Timothy Moore

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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The budget, an animated guide

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Judge weeps while jailing man who killed his brother

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Manhunt after vicious Glenroy stabbing

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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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It is happening again. The new Twin Peaks premieres 22 May. Only on Stan.

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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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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Hit the road and escape the city

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Jessica Chastain.

The Zookeeper's Wife's cuteness jars against Nazi genocide

Jake Wilson

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

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

Producer Calvin Harris has revealed an upcoming collaboration with Katy Perry.

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

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

On the road again: <i>Pork Pie</i> is virtually one long car chase.

Pork Pie remake is more fun than a barrel of monkeys ★★★★

REVIEW
Paul Byrnes

First look: Helen Mirren in <i>Winchester</i>.

Mirren looks haunted in first look at supernatural thriller

Garry Maddox

Dennis Quaid stars in <i>A Dog's Purpose</I>, based on humorist W. Bruce Cameron's bestselling book.

A Dog's Purpose is a paw exploration of life and friendship ★½

REVIEW
Jake Wilson

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

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

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

Stephen's cruffins are stuffed with cream fillings.

Forget cereal: How they eat breakfast around the world

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

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

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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

Carlton president Mark LoGiudice announcing Malthouseâs sacking.

Blues face $1 million black hole as sponsor pulls out

Caroline Wilson

AFL Evolution

Evolution at least gets AFL gaming off the ground

Rohan Connolly
Rohan Connolly

Crime warning: The club has briefed its players ahead of their trip to China.

Shanghai bound: Power players warned about crime syndicates

Jon Pierik

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

Whitfield ready for return: Coniglio

James Buckley

Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury

Magpie Pendlebury gives top priority to impending birth

Damien Hardwick was "incredibly pleased" with his team's performance against the Western Bulldogs.

Richmond take positives from Bulldogs loss

Kelly retired before joining the Bombers.

Veteran Kelly to celebrate 300 against Cats

Staff writers

Dale Thomas was an important contributor in Carlton's win over Collingwood last weekend

Contract trigger ditched at Daisy's request

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

Netball infringements, a cautionary tale

COMMENT
Liz Ellis

Port Adelaide and Gold Coast: it's not a moon landing.

Fly me to the moon ... is it as far as Shanghai?

Michael Lynch

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

No easy World Cup draw, says Cheika

35 mins ago

Flying start: Patty Mills gave Spurs the early advantage over the Rockets.

Mills earns praise in crunch Spurs win

Peter Mitchell

A replica Ashes urn.

Perth Stadium will not host Ashes Test in December

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