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The teacher at Sydney Grammar School has pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.

Elite private school teacher admits to sex with student

52 mins ago

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Super negative analyst note hammers JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman shares

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57 mins ago

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

'It's pathetic': PM faces Senate showdown over university changes

Total sales in the three months to March 31 were down 3.3 per cent to $653 million.

Myer shares fall as store closures hit sales

1 hr ago

The scam email sent to tens of thousands of Australians on Wednesday morning.

Origin Energy email scam targets tens of thousands with fake bill

Damian Keogh (right), pictured with Cronulla Sharks CEO Lyall Gorman (centre) and the side's Head Coach Shane Flanagan ...

Things got worse for Sharks chairman when ABC captured arrest

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

Welfare waiting periods to increase for those with savings

The five-word message that cost Citigroup trader his job

The attack that banks should have seen coming

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

65,760 complaints in six months: the industry driving us mad

Eman Sharobeem's son facing jail over alleged drink driving

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Evans

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media while meeting with Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of ...

Weak and fearful Trump can't fire his way out of FBI's investigation

COMMENT
Michael Bloomberg
1 hr ago

The Last Resort

Relationship shows play to our worst impulses as viewers

COMMENT
51 mins ago

Production crew from Pirates 5 have revealed Johnny Depp's 'challenging' antics while on the film's Gold Coast set.

Aussie Pirates crew reveal 'train-wreck' antics of Johnny Depp

1 hr ago

Cyclist.

The radical idea to improve drivers' understanding of cyclists

On Your Bike

Young woman stretching

How to avoid winter weight gain in 10 easy steps

1 hr ago

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Winter is coming: 'Dragon-skin' ice found in Antarctica

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The Store by Fairfax

Gorgeous, unique Mother's Day gifts chosen by experts

Robert Miles. November 1, 1997. (Photo by BMG Australia Limited).

Tributes flow for Children hitmaker Robert Miles

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

COMMENT

What the budget means to you

Interactive: What the budget means to your finances

Chinese buyers at the Shanghai Luxury Property Showcase.

Treasurer steps in as China's spending spree on Aussie housing soars

51 mins ago

The tent in question.

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

You don’t need to be a duke or duchess to move into England's smallest castle.

The tiny castle that costs less than an average Sydney home

All eyes are on Parramatta ...

Why investors have their sights set on Parramatta

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Craig Reucassel hosts War on Waste.

Termites, damp, asbestos: Craig Reucassel's trifecta

Year 9 students at Cerdon College are part of the first cohort that will need to achieve a band eight in NAPLAN tests to ...

'Mindblowing' Naplan changes prompt furore

Minister reveals Opal card fare increases from July

Explosive evidence details alleged drugging of horses by club staff

Eamonn Duff

A white shark caught on a smart drumline, tagged and released near Evans Head.

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

Kelsey Munro

Paramedics load the injured boy into an ambulance.

Boy rushed to hospital after being struck by a car

SMH News. Story by, Michael Evans. Story, Former Australian of the Year finalist Eman Sharobeem? investigated by the ...

'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

Global warming is likely to quicken in coming years, passing a key climate yardstick in about a decade.

Australia's oceans likely to warm rapidly in coming years

Peter Hannam

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': Ocean of five cent coins amounts to $2m

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

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Inland Rail a long-held dream - but does it deserve $10b

Heath Aston

Anthony Whealy, QC, is critical of Premier Mike Baird's changes to ICAC

Ex-judge backs plan to stem 'tsunami' of criminal cases

Michaela Whitbourn

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

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Treasurer Scott Morrison with his brother-in-law Gary Warren and his wife Michelle Warren.

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

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Inland Rail a long-held dream - but does it deserve $10 billion?

Government to profile drug users for welfare trial

Judith Ireland

John Howard, former prime minister, addressing the Centre for Indpendent Studies, December 6, 2016" Photo: supplied

John Howard backs in Turnbull, Morrison over tax on big banks

Live
Stephanie Peatling

Labor education spokeswoman Tanya Plibersek says it is unfair to ask students to pay more for a degree

'It's pathetic': Labor to oppose Turnbull's university changes

Matthew Knott

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

Square, dink, dinks, dinkus, head shot,federal politics, federal, Peter Hartcher

The Magic Pudding is every politician's fondest fantasy

COMMENT

James Comey was leading an investigation into links between Donald Trump and Russia when he was sacked.

James Comey firing: What we know so far

1 hr ago

South Korea's new President Moon Jae-In.

New South Korean president wants to talk to North Korea

Kirsty Needham

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "This is not OK" during a protest outside the White House in Washington, DC.

Protesters gather in front of the White House

President Donald Trump meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, at the White House in Washington.

Trump meets Russia foreign minister amid Comey controversy

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

Trump must be held accountable for Comey firing

COMMENT
Michael Bloomberg
1 hr ago

Andrew Norton advised the federal government on higher education reform.

Uni students must pay their fair share

COMMENT
Andrew Norton

"It's an embarrassment to the government": Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie.

Why don't our politicians submit to drug testing?

COMMENT
Jacqui Lambie

Total sales in the three months to March 31 were down 3.3 per cent to $653 million.

Myer shares fall as store closures hit sales

Patrick Hatch
1 hr ago

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Markets Live: Investors discount retailers

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Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
58 mins ago

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How to know when working from home works for you

Nicole Coomber
1 min ago

Dangerous circumstances: The Trump "reflation rally" on global markets is driven by mere prospect rather than anything ...

Will FBI chief's sacking end up rocking markets?

Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

Bianca 'demonised' for being a young job-seeker

Anna Patty

Snap shares tumble after results disappoint

ANALYSIS

Sydney workers allegedly paid $10 an hour

Anna Patty

Quintis loses the winning formula

CBD
Colin Kruger, CBD

The Mercedes-Maybach S600 will hand over $89,641 in luxury car tax.

Luxury car tax revenue set to increase as government cashes in

Cars
1 hr ago

Cyclist.

A radical new idea to improve drivers' attitude to cyclists

On Your Bike

Illustration John Shakespeare

Few clear-cut winners from 2017 budget

John Collett

Bianca Barnard, 17, is battling to find work in a tough job market.

Will the federal budget help young job seekers?

Anna Patty

The barista who made your coffee today is probably university-educated and cannot find a career job.

How much of your job is ripe for automation?

COMMENT
Tony Featherstone

Judy Sahay says there are ways to reach customers beyond social media.

How to reach people not on social media

COMMENT
Alexandra Cain

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Australian soldier killed in training exercise

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Iraqi boys recount horrors of IS captivity

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Australian who overstayed US visa released from jail

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James Comey fired: the key events

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Best of Fairfax cartoons, May 11

1 hr ago

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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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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Wentworth Miller plays Michael Scofield in TV series <i>Prison Break</i>.

Wentworth Miller goes behind bars (again)

Michael Idato

Johnny Depp in a scene from the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
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Aussie Pirates crew reveal 'train wreck' Depp's antics on set

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

<i>Seven Year Switch US</i>.

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Relationship shows are the most audacious versions of 'reality' TV

COMMENT
Debi Enker
51 mins ago

David Beckham arrives at the 6th Biennial UNICEF Ball.

Golden balls makes stony performance in King Arthur movie

Robbie Collin

Robert Miles.

Tributes flow for Children hitmaker Robert Miles

Opening night attraction: Warwick Thornton in the provocative documentary <i>We Don't Need A Map</i>

Sydney Film Festival to open with provocative Southern Cross film

Garry Maddox

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

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

Aja Styles

Jessica Chastain.

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

Jake Wilson

The Darkness aren't ready for dignity just yet.
L-R: Justin Hawkins, Frankie Poulin, Dan Hawkins, Rufus Taylor

Tap dancing with glam rock - who knew that was even a thing?

Bernard Zuel
1 hr ago

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

No happy ending for this ill-conceived furry tale

Jake Wilson

Stills from the Two Part Series, Molly. SAMUEL Johnson, who stars as Molly Meldrum on the Countdown 100th show.

Why we're over shows about the lives of the rich and famous

Garry Maddox

It's important to teach children that "boredom" is a normal state of human emotions.

Fidget spinners detract from the value of children experiencing boredom

Victoria Prooday
3 mins ago

Paris also appeared in a video for the magazine, where she dissected her favourite trends of the 2000s.

The seven weirdest bits of Paris Hilton's very weird new interview

Mary Ward
1 hr ago

Mother's Day should be about your kids showing off the skills and values you have instilled in them.

The minimum standards for doing Mother's Day right

COMMENT
Kelly Cooper

Pip Edwards poses for Good Weekend.

How Pip Edwards sold Bondi to the world

Jenna Clarke

Nicole Kidman, left, and Keith Urban arrive at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on ...

Nicole Kidman, Jesinta Franklin put wedding dresses on display

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

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

COMMENT
Jessica Grose

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

The internet is digging Obama's new relaxed aesthetic.

The internet is here for Obama's deeply unbuttoned shirt

Emily Heil

Four cups of coffee a day pose no health risk, but there are things to keep in mind.

'Safe' not 'good': Four cups of coffee daily may not be healthy

Sarah Berry

Salt: Not such thirsty work.

A new take on salt: it makes you hungry, not thirsty

GINA KOLATA
15 mins ago

Apps have the right idea but do they work?

Australians cautioned over mental health apps

Sarah Berry

Baked chicken polpette.

Yoghurt isn't just for breakfast. Add a dollop to these 21 dishes

The gelato cherry pie Gelato Messina will be serving for the pop-ups.

Gelato Messina store to be transformed into Twin Peaks diner

The 'pie that wanted to be a pizza'.

RIP 'the pie that wanted to be a pizza' as Zambo closes

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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?

170525-N-PO203-054 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2017) A unmanned vehicle, part of the Multi-Utility Tactical ...

US Navy shows off new machine gun robot

Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft, at the company's Build Conference.

Microsoft video tools take fight to Google

<i>Mario Kart</i> is even bigger and better on the Switch.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch is series' greatest entry yet

1 hr ago

GoPro Karma Mk2: this time it stays in the air.

GoPro's drone stays in the sky this time

Barbara Feldon's Agent 99 in <i>Get Smart</i> (here with Don Adams) led the way in secret spy devices.

Sneaky phone chargers that hide in plain sight

Updated 2017 BMW 2-Series.

Updated BMW 2-Series revealed

Greg Kable

Renault says demand for cars will continue to grow.

Renault: Rise of robo-taxis won't slow global car sales

Jessica Shankleman

2017 Range Rover Evoque Landmark Special Edition. 2017 Range Rover Evoque Landmark Edition.

Evoque Landmark Edition revealed

Dom Tripolone

2007 Dodge Avenger.

Was this Dodge's worst car?

David Morley

All-new 2017 Civic hatchback 2017 Honda Civic hatch.

ANCAP disappointed by Civic safety

David McCowen

2017 McLaren 720S.

Is this the ultimate supercar?

Tony Davis

Damian Keogh (right), pictured with Cronulla Sharks CEO Lyall Gorman (centre) and the side's Head Coach Shane Flanagan ...

League's dumb luck: ABC camera crew captures Keogh arrest

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

Poker face: Michael Cheika, pictured at the Kyoto State Guest House on Wednesday night.

About time: The moment Cheika's luck finally changed

Tom Decent

Big guns: Eddie Jones is flanked by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika and Springboks counterpart Allister Coetzee in Kyoto.

Jones bullish about England's Rugby World Cup 'Pool of Death'

Mick Cleary

Wanted man: Cooper Cronk.

Wallabies coach gives green light for Waratahs to go after Cronk

Tom Decent
45 mins ago

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Sam Kasiano of the Bulldogs makes a break during the round five NRL match between the ...

Big name set to be squeezed out as Dogs rejig roster

Adrian Proszenko

Standing firm: David Warner is one of several top Australian players that Cricket Australia would like to skip the IPL.

CA offers deals to keep Smith, Starc, Warner away from IPL

Chris Barrett

Nick Kyrgios plays a backhand in his match against Ryan Harrison of USA during day five of the Mutua Madrid Open.

Kyrgios sets up Madrid meeting with Nadal

Glenn Cullen and Paul Johnson

Erin Phillips was the inaugural AFLW best and fairest winner.

AFLW's best and fairest waived by WNBA team in shock move

Roy Ward
1 hr ago

Disappointing end to the season: Jamal Idris.

Injury puts Idris' NRL future in doubt, admits Cleary

1 hr ago

Surplus to requirements: Drew Mitchell and Ben Barba.

NRL return could loom as Barba set to be axed by Toulon

Wanted man: Cooper Cronk.

Newcastle Knights make play for Cooper Cronk

James Gardiner

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