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The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, had been unemployed since last year.

Unemployed Sydney man wins $50m on lottery

1 hr ago

Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys.

Tone deaf: NRL have made a blunder over national anthem

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Andrew Webster
1 hr ago

AFR. photo of Maxine Horne speaking at 'Diversity in the Boardroom' a directors lunch held by the Australian Institue of ...

Mobile queen's fortune takes a pounding thanks to Telstra

A man looks at his Apple Inc. iPhone in front of the company's store in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, on ...

The Frightful Five: There's no escape from these companies

COMMENT

National Australia Bank CEO Andrew Thorburn delivered a half-year net profit of $3.29 billion.

Banks warn of 'consequences' of new $6.2b tax hit

'I came up with it a couple of days ago': US President Donald Trump

Trump claims to have invented a common phrase

Shorten shows he is just as pragmatic as Turnbull

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Trump says he was always going to fire 'showboat' Comey

Mark Colvin bows out knowing 'I have had a fortunate life'

Karl Quinn

University graduates to be hit with an extra $1000 a year in tax

Sydney has become 'defamation capital of the world'

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

Teacher warned four times by elite Sydney school before sex with student

Anja Nissen will join fellow Australian contestant Isaiah Firebrace in the Eurovision grand final.

Two Australians through to Eurovision grand final

4 mins ago

Stumped: Kyrgios could not match Nadal's clay court game.

Kyrgios handed a clay court lesson by master Nadal

23 mins ago

Jennifer Morton.

What does it really mean to be fit?

Woolies recalls toy range: All the toys in Jamie's Garden range have been declared hazardous.

Jamie Oliver branded a 'tosser' in obesity stoush with Liberal MP

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Monster python caught by Dusty 'The Wildman'

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Gorgeous, unique Mother's Day gifts chosen by experts

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Kings Cross in the '70s: The golden years exposed again

Why is there such persistent stigma around medicating anxiety and depression?

'I was scared and I'm not alone': What it's like to pop 'happy pills'

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 interview

V-Line trains at Southern Cross station in Melbourne.

Bad weather, ugly beaches - yet we're flocking to Melbourne

Photo: Houzz

Clever styling tricks with an everyday household item

Singer Harry Styles of One Direction.

Harry Styles purchases $11.85 million New York pad

When buying an apartment there is a lot to consider to ensure it is a sound investment.

10 questions to ask before you buy an apartment

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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

Maria Claudia Gimenez Wilson allegedly punched the women in the face in an unprovoked outburst.

'I don't see a problem': Student defends alleged Muslim attack

'Don't rely on these figures': Education chiefs slam funding plan

Pallavi Singhal

Woman charged after Sydney boy, 5, shot in the hip

Eman Sharobeem denied making the reimbursements for jewellery to her bank account.

Her world crumbling, Sharobeem tried to take politicians with her

Sharon Michelutti, 48, was allegedly murdered by her husband Gavin John De Beyer.

Triple 0 call didn't connect, Gavin De Beyer murder trial hears

Louise Hall

Koalas are among the many species facing habitat loss as the NSW government prepares new land-clearing codes.

Farmers, green groups vent over 'tree-killing' changes

Peter Hannam

Bressington Park in Homebush, where Strathfield Council wants to build the Korean Memorial Gardens and Cultural Centre.

'Trashing transparency': councillor resigns over cultural centre plans

Lisa Visentin

Associate Professor Julie Leask said public health professionals appear to be increasingly active in conversations about ...

What Twitter tells us about vaccination rates that government can't

Long considered a safe place to park cash, the health sector is now riddled with uncertainty.

How much does your surgeon charge? Data shows huge variation

Tony Overheu has revealed why he shoved a pie in Qantas boss Alan Joyce's face.

Qantas 'pie thrower' charged after lemon meringue attack

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Tributes flow for Jason Challis, the Australian soldier killed during a training exercise on Wednesday.

'The boy with the cheeky grin': Soldier killed during training

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten delivers his budget reply speech on Thursday night.

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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten delivers his budget reply speech on Thursday night.

If Shorten is under pressure, he did a good job of hiding it

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Mark Colvin with actor John Howard who plays him in the play Mark Colvin's Kidney at the Belvoir. 21st February 2017. ...

Mark Colvin: Defining sound of ABC radio in an era of change

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The government has announced a new funding model for fire and emergency services.

Fairness a tough sell for new tax on Sydney property

COMMENT
Sean Nicholls

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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten during question time on Thursday.

Shorten backs Medicare levy rise, but only for top end

James Massola

Shorten shows he is every bit as pragmatic as Turnbull

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

PM's company tax cut cost rises from $50b to $65.4b

Treasurer Scott Morrison missed the chance for big changes in his 2017 budget.

Land tax, fast rail and seven other big ideas the budget missed

ANALYSIS

Opposition leader Bill Shorten will also argued to the deficit levy to be made permanent.

Shorten budget reply a guide to 2017's political battlelines

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Social Services Minister Christian Porter at Parliament House on Thursday.

Lawyers question whether welfare drug tests are legal

ABA's Anna Bligh addresses the media during a doorstop interview at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 11 May ...

Banks ponder ads to fight Morrison's 'fast and loose' $6.2b tax

Donald Trump and Malcolm Turnbull on Friday.

Refugee deal not 'Malcolm's fault', says Donald Trump

38 mins ago

Leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn.

Moving left, Labour manifesto promises renationalisation

AK47 gun for Dairne

AK-47 giveaway contest the latest Al Qaeda recruiting tool

Bronwyn Bancroft signs a drawing for a student in Beijing.

Chinese schoolkids bring Australian author to tears

Kirsty Needham

The author, Belinda Clough, works as a registered nurse in hospitals.

'We do more than toileting, showering and pill-popping'

COMMENT
Belinda Clough

Bold and risk-taking millionaire entrepreneurs generally have wealthy parents.

Rich or poor, you don't deserve what you've got

COMMENT
Andrew P Street

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

Trump must be held accountable for Comey firing

COMMENT
Michael Bloomberg

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The Frightful Five: we have no escape from these companies

COMMENT

The banks have kicked up quite a stink over the government levy.

Slugging banks is the fairest way to raise billions

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Maxine Horne, boss of telecommunications firm Vita Group and wealthiest female company executive.

Telstra squeezes Australia's richest female executive

Colin Kruger, CBD

National Australia Bank CEO Andrew Thorburn said bond investors may see the bank tax as "shocking".

Banks warn of 'unintended consequences' of levy

Clancy Yeates

Elliott Associates likely to seek further BHP meetings

Brian Robins

If you can't hit budget? Simply move the goal posts

COMMENT
Harold Mitchell

Slater and Gordon plan $1.1b fraud claim over Quindell disaster

Brian Robins

GPT wants in on Amazon expansion

Carolyn Cummins

Outdoor exercise is just as important in winter.

Chill factor: 20 steps to having a fitter, healthier winter

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Pinot gris is booming.

Sauvignon don't: There's another white wine you should drink

Fine Drinks

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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

Managers are seemingly unaware of seething customers walking away empty handed but full of rage.

Bad customer service? Blame the manager.

COMMENT
James Adonis

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

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Morgan hot as Cowboys down Bulldogs

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Fidget spinners: the new school fad

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Health, education and same-sex marriage

Budget 2017

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Would you buy $590 sneakers?

Young Buddhist monks receive donations during Buddha's birthday prayers at Boudha Stupa on May 10, 2017 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Anja Nissen will join fellow Australian contestant Isaiah Firebrace in the Eurovision grand final.

Aussievision? Two Australians through to Eurovision grand final

Michael Idato
4 mins ago

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

Wentworth Miller goes behind bars (again)

Michael Idato

Long-standing healthy eating advocate, Jamie Oliver.

Jamie Oliver slams claims obesity crisis is a 'myth'

Sarah Thomas

Putting up a fight: PM presenter Mark Colvin has added his name to a list of ABC stars seeking to save Lateline.

ABC broadcaster Mark Colvin: 'I have had a fortunate life'

Karl Quinn

Viewers are tuning out of Nine's The Last Resort.

Viewers turn their backs on Nine's new reality TV bust Last Resort

Rob Moran

Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer play a mother and daughter on the run in <i>Snatched.</i>

Snatched producer on cracking Hollywood's female comedy wall

Sarah Thomas

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

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

COMMENT
Debi Enker

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' Depp's antics on set

Rob Moran

Fiona McFarlane, winner of the International Dylan Thomas Prize.

Fiona McFarlane wins major international literary award

Linda Morris

Pomp, pop and tap dancing. The Darkness: Justin Hawkins (left), Frankie Poulin, Dan Hawkins, Rufus Taylor

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

Bernard Zuel

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

Shevonne Hunt

I used to refuse 'happy pills' for my anxiety. Then I changed my mind

Shevonne Hunt

The, now removed, signs at Newcastle's Crown & Anchor Hotel.

Pub pulls posters making light of anti-sexual harassment measures

Mary Ward

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

The dangers of the fidget spinner trend

COMMENT
Victoria Prooday

Pierre Renga was one of 40 shoppers whose name was drawn in a ballot to buy the $590 Nike Vapormax sneakers on Thursday.

Sneaker freaks: 1000 vie for 40 pairs of $590 shoes

Melissa Singer

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

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

"My body may not be super toned right now but I'm as fit and healthy as I need to be," says Jennifer Morton.

What does it mean to be fit?

Jennifer Morton

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

Carbs power performance.

'Low carb, high fat diet impairs exercise'

Sarah Wiedersehn

Potatoes with chicken gravy.

31 of our favourite potato recipes from mash 'n' gravy to duck fat

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 served at Zambo in Surry Hills.

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

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Confronting photo shows how tough breastfeeding can be

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The gross habit that may not be so bad for your kids after all

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8 valuable life lessons to teach your kids

For buyers with deep pockets: A set of old Volotea Airlines business class seats.

What happens to old plane seats (and how you can buy one)

Michael Gebicki

Could Doha become the 'new' stopover destination for travellers?

Qatar offers free hotel stays to passengers doing stopovers

Monica Poling

Landscape in Chile Atacama Desert.

Ten places that will change the way you see the world

Ben Groundwater

Advertisers need 'education' about the Snapchat platform, Spiegel says.

Snap CEO throws shade at Facebook during call

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US Navy shows off new machine gun robot

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

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

The best value mobile broadband in Australia

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

Microsoft video tools take fight to Google

2017 Mazda CX-3 Maxx.

New Mazda CX-3 reviewed

Drive Staff

2017 Honda Civic RS Hatch

Can the new Honda Civic re-live its former glory?

David McCowen

2017 McLaren 720S.

McLaren defends 720S styling

Tony Davis

Jaguar XK150S.

Driving Jaguar's million-dollar masterpieces

Andrew MacLean

2017 Audi Q2 Launch Edition.

Entry-level Audi Q2 reviewed

Daniela Intili and Stephen Ottley

Updated 2017 BMW 2-Series Coupe.

Updated BMW 2-Series revealed

Greg Kable

Celebration: Players model the Indigenous Round jerseys.

Anthem blunder threatens to 'politicise Indigenous Round'

COMMENT
Andrew Webster
1 hr ago

Dog fight: Bulldogs chairman Ray Dib and CEO Raelene Castle.

Email threatens to expose simmering Bulldogs tensions

Michael Chammas

Breach notice: Madeline Groves with her silver medal for the women's 200m butterfly at the Rio Olympics.

'No missed calls:' Lawyer wants swimmer's drug case thrown out

Phil Lutton

Departing: Wanderers skipper Dimas Delgado.

Captain ousted in annual Wanderers player clean-out

Dominic Bossi

Stumped: Kyrgios could not match Nadal's clay court game.

Kyrgios handed a hiding by clay court master

24 mins ago

No thanks: The Tahs have signalled no interest in Cooper Cronk.

No thanks: Tahs dampen Cronk talks

Tom Decent

Daniel Lloyd trained with the Western Bulldogs in his teens but was not offered an AFL contract.

Giants name debutant for Pies clash

James Buckley

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

Melbourne Storm set to capitalise on Bulldogs' cap squeeze

Adrian Proszenko

Under fire: Bulldogs coach Des Hasler.

'No-try obstruction call didn't cost us': Hasler

Adam Pengilly

Memory loss: Suspended Kiwis captain Jesse Bromwich says he does not remember snorting cocaine outside a nightclub ...

The NRL's dangerous drug habit

COMMENT
Roy Masters

Muzzled dogs: North Queensland stun favourites Canterbury Bulldogs.

No Thurston, no worries as Cowboys down Canterbury

Adam Pengilly

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