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A computer screen shows an error message after Britain's National Health Service was hacked.

Global cyber attack strikes its first Australian business

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One before his departure from Andrews Air Force ...

If Trump taped Comey talks, it's 'inevitable' they will be released

47 mins ago

Australians lost $59 million to investment scams in 2016.

How 200,000 Aussies lost $300 million to scammers in one year

Anaesthetists have been identified as a high-risk group of medical professionals when it comes to mental health issues.

The 'high-risk' group of doctors being brought out into the open

The AspireAssist system consists of a thin tube implanted in the stomach, connecting to an outside port on the skin of ...

'That worries me': GPs alarmed at 'bulimia button'

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison.

Post-budget poll boost not enough for Coalition as voters flock to Labor

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Paper trail solves $50m mystery behind tunnel and ill-fated bottle shop

Man shot in the leg as he stood outside Sydney home

24 mins ago

Banks only have three options in response to higher tax

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

'Piggy in the middle': Aldi ramps up the pressure with price cuts

1 hr ago

Extra 200 trains a week scheduled to cope with demand on line

James Packer is expected to buy back Crown's half-share of the Packer family's rural estate, Ellerston.

James Packer made two decisions to ensure he'd be richer than his father

"Unfairly fast": Sprinter Ben Johnson, who admitted to using performance enhancing drugs during his career, in an ad for ...

'Get on it': NRL's inappropriate advert on drugs

The Bachelor Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski announce they are expecting a baby on Mother's Day.

Sam and Snez drop baby bombshell on Mother's Day

Worth another punt? MItchell Pearce ran the show as the Roosters racked up a big win over the Eels on Sunday.

Daley's Pearce problem explains why Queensland keep winning

US President Donald Trump.

Why Twitter isn't banning Donald Trump

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Swans down Kangaroos

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Kate Neville of Paddington has suffered severe allergies since she was a baby. on May 14, ...

A lifetime of worry: Growing up with a severe food allergy

Neville Crichton with his bride Nadi Hasandedic at Sydney University on Saturday.

Private Sydney

'Croaky' Crichton's million-dollar wedding stuns Sydney

In happier times: Kieren Foran and Rebecca Pope at the Dally M Awards in 2013.

Foran's ex hits out at rumours spread by Kyle and Jackie O

Email computer online security squiz generic generics cyber hacking crime

Massive attack is best reason to update your Windows right now

Topiary is back, and landscape gardeners are taking it to creative new places.

The 1980s trend landscape designers are bringing back

Brian Nankervis at his Melbourne home in 2014.

Brian Nankervis took a wrong turn after lunch and bought a home

Whale House by Paul Uhlmann: When the design is original, it takes great effort to craft.

'It's about craftsmanship': Paul Uhlmann's Whale House

Head and heart make for a sound home-buying decision.

The most important things to look for when buying a home

Darren Palmer

For many, that mid-morning cappuccino is nearly impossible to give up.

How to fit your coffee addiction into your first-home savings plan

Former NSW RSL president Don Rowe.

Investigation triggered after $200k withdrawn on company credit card

Wedding reception ends in 30-person fight on inner west street

The quick fix 'devouring' Sydney school playgrounds

EXCLUSIVE

Bayswater Power Station in Hunter Valley 5 FEBRUARY 2005 NCH NEWS pic GLEN MCCURTAYNE SPECIALX MINES

Power station staff instructed to conceal pollution for decades

Mike Enoch runs The Right Stuff blog and the Daily Shoah podcast.

Notorious US white supremacist to speak at Sydney conference

EXCLUSIVE

Portrait of Diaa Mohamed, the founder of Australia's first Muslim political party, in Parramatta.
16th November ...

Drug charges, fraud follow aspiring pollie who led double life

EXCLUSIVE

Josiah Tozer, 6, and dad Michael.

Best-dressed dad puts 'virtually unknown' condition on the map

RURAL AFR 070927 MELB PIC BY JESSICA SHAPIRO Lemons are still being harvested on irrigated land in Cobram, Victoria. ...

Vegetable supplies left to rot without workers to pick and pack

Church

Abuse survivors call for acccess to their personal records

Jetstar has apologised after five passengers fainted on a grounded flight.

Jetstar passengers trapped on plane after Thai flight grounded

Obesity in adults will reach 35 per cent by 2025.

Obese 11-year-olds should have access to surgery, says doctor

Scott Morrison is continuing his budget sales job.

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Treasurer Scott Morrison.

An unpopular politician has found a way to be popular

Peter Hartcher

Carmichael Mine could would supply as much as 60 million tonnes of coal a year.

'Monumental experiment': Concerns over Adani's plans

Peter Hannam

Malcolm Turnbull during question time at Parliament House on Thursday.

Budget buys Turnbull some precious time

EDITORIAL

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison.

Fairfax-Ipsos poll: Budget delivers much-needed government boost

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Poll results: Don't pop the champagne just yet, Malcolm

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

'The system here is broken': Secret detention recording revealed

Michael Koziol
1 hr ago

Conservatives will complain that Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's formula is one of over-correction.

'Middle ground' budget gives the Coalition something to build on

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in question time last week.

Massive support for Gonski school spending, bank tax rise

James Massola

Social Services minister Christian Porter at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 11 May 2017. Photo: Andrew Meares

'Mutual obligation' the catchphase of new welfare reforms

Amy Remeikis

Former NSW RSL president Don Rowe.

'Fed up' government launches formal RSL investigation

David Wroe

US President Donald Trump.

Clapper says US institutions 'under assault' from Trump

An Ivory Coast troop provides security before the arrival of incumbent President Alassane Ouattara at his election rally ...

Ivory Coast army to re-establish order after mutiny

4 mins ago

New French President Emmanuel Macron observes a minute of silence during a a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Emmanuel Macron takes power, vows to overcome division

A screenshot of the warning screen from a purported ransomware attack, as captured by a computer user in Taiwan, is seen ...

Ransomware 'second wave' could be worse than first, say experts

1 hr ago

Adelaide woman Cassandra Sainsbury faces up to 25 years in a Colombian prison.

Could Cassandra Sainsbury serve a sentence in Australia?

COMMENT
Nicole Young

In 1983, 90 percent of American media were owned by 50 companies. Now that proportion is owned by just six, including ...

How Sam Dastyari can make a real difference to Australian media

COMMENT
Tony Walker

Social Services Minister Christian Porter believes the new drug testing regime would ensure taxpayers' money is not ...

Drug testing may bring catastrophic results for welfare recipients

COMMENT
Mary Ellen Harrod

Former PM Julia Gillard with David Gonski. Gillard introduced the no-losers version of needs-based school funding, along ...

Liberals paying for Labor's bigger government, as usual

COMMENT
Ross Gittins
7 mins ago

A higher bid for Fairfax Media is expected from private equity group TPG.

Higher bid for Fairfax likely as private equity bid lacks support

Elizabeth Knight
56 mins ago

Aldi Australia chief executive Tom Daunt believes its business model will stand up well, even with the imminent arrival ...

'Piggy in the middle': Aldi puts price pressure on Coles, Woolies

Elizabeth Knight
1 hr ago

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BROTHERS,ANDREW AND PAUL BASSAT OF ...

Seeking out unicorns and job placement nirvana

Lucy Battersby

'I'll Osko it to you' - the future of Australian payments

EXCLUSIVE
Clancy Yeates

Troubled Big W's big advertising slowdown

Madeleine Heffernan

James Packer made two decisions to ensure he'd be richer than his father

Colin Kruger, CBD

Big Australian getting a little smaller - BHP to drop 'Billiton'

Brian Robins
42 mins ago

Good Beer Week has 300-plus events at more than 200 participating venues.

One country is stealing our craft beer thunder

Fine Drinks

Masons menswear will be the latest retail haven targetting stylish men.

Where to find the best underground fashion labels

Men's Style

Jeremy Becker, 23, did his research before buying his first car, a second-hand former fleet vehicle.

No lemons: how to buy a second-hand car

Barbara Drury

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

You can't outsource motherhood, but you can share the load

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Tizzie Hall is in the business of getting babies to sleep.

The art and business of baby sleep whispering

Cara Waters

Helen D'Silva runs her psychology practice as a sole trader.

Doing it all on your own

Louis White

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Swans make it two in a row

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Nightmare Jetstar tarmac wait

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Roosters thrash Eels

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Major child webcam sex bust reveals rising abuse

Scientists from The Australian Museum visit Lord Howe Island to research the current animal populations ahead of a rat ...

Fairfax photos of the week

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The difference between fine and gross motor skills

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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President Donald Trump, impersonated by Alec Baldwin, and Sean Spicer, played by Melissa McCarthy, lock lips on Saturday ...

McCarthy's Spicer and Baldwin's Trump kiss on SNL

Michael Fassbender plays two androids in <i>Alien: Covenant</i>.

Why Fassbender loved shooting Alien: Covenant in Australia

Stephanie Bunbury

George Lazenby as James Bond in <i>On Her Majesty's Secret Service</i>.

Why this Aussie turned down a fortune to play James Bond again

Karl Quinn

Julie Andrews, pictured with Anna O'Byrne who plays Eliza Doolittle and Charles Edwards, who plays Henry Higgins.

How did Dame Julie solve a problem like Eliza?

Nathanael Cooper

Our voice: Australia's Isaiah Firebrace came ninth in the Eurovision Song Contest final.

Portugal wins Eurovision Song Contest so where did we rank?

Michael Idato

Nicole Kidman is the undisputed queen of Cannes with four projects screening in the world-renowned festival.

Nicole Kidman emerges as the undisputed queen of Cannes

Jenny Cooney Carrillo

An Australian streaker has interrupted the Eurovision Song Contest.

Aussie flag streaker in Eurovision stage incursion

Michael Idato

Strong form: Australia has claimed a top-ten finish in each of our three attempts, with Isaiah Firebrace (pictured) ...

Australian Isaiah Firebrace lights up the Eurovision stage in Kiev

Michael Idato

1887. Oil on canvas, 17 3/8 x 13 in. Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France. (Photo by VCG Wilson/Corbis via Getty Images) Self ...

Finding God in nature in Van Gogh: A man for all seasons

John McDonald

Fiona McFarlane, winner of the International Dylan Thomas Prize.

Aussie snags the richest literary prize for young writers

Linda Morris

German composer Richard Wagner, who died in 1883.

Can we separate the beautiful music from its racist creator?

Peter Munro

The Bachelor Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski announce they are expecting a baby on Mother's Day.

Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski drop baby news on Instagram

Amy Croffey

Akubra for Dion Lee was on show at Fashion Week in Sydney on Sunday.

Dion Lee opened Fashion Week in the most Australian way

Jenna Clarke

Chrissy Metz has "hit back at fat shamers", revelling in her "Body Pride".

'Fativist' Chrissy Metz hits back: 'I wear what I want, when I want'

Andrew Hornery

Karl Stefanovic and Cassandra Thorburn at the 2011 Logies.

Karl Stefanovic's two 'priorities' in marriage split

The Goss
Amy Croffey

Clare Rowe with Maggie-Rose 11- white top, Bridgette 10-blue dress, Gracie 8-spotted dress and biological daughter ...

Mothering is a commitment to love, not a biological tie

Cosima Marriner

Beyonce wearing Alice McCall to support her sister Solange's appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Beyonce's preferred playsuit maker is branching out

Jenna Clarke

Anna wears Matin “Angie” dress, $650. Banjo wears “The Island” top, $55, and pull up pant in white cotton drill, $50, ...

How Anna Feller balances motherhood and modelling

Georgie Gordon

I don't like the colour my hairdresser is using.

How to break up with a long-term hairdresser

Jessica Rowe

Finding a good trainer can be as simple as asking a likeminded person for a recommendation.

How to choose the right personal trainer

Jo Hartley

Dropping the ball sometimes is good.

5 ways dropping the ball can actually benefit you

Susie Moore

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

This retro dessert combines creme caramel and baked cheesecake.

When creme caramel and cheesecake combine

Most Australian's are confused by tipping etiquette, a new study as found.

To tip or not to tip? Plus the top 5 tipping tips

Quick and flavour-packed ... Pork and noodle stir-fry.

Weekly meal planner: mid-May

The Holdermess Family

How to pair wine with each kind of Mother's Day fail

The detrimental effects of smacking your kids.

What five decades of research has confirmed about smacking

Director Jonathan Levine, left, actress Goldie Hawn, actress Amy Schumer and producer Paul Feig attend a special ...

'Monogamy is a very tough order': Goldie Hawn on marriage

Should passengers ask permission to recline their seat?

Airlines should make passengers ask permission to recline: Letters

Waiheke Island, New Zealand.

Not enough annual leave? The best short breaks to take in 2017

Ute Junker

A standard Yotel room, Yotel, Gatwick Airport, London.

Where to find the best airport sleeping pods?

Michael Gebicki

A computer screen shows an error message after Britain's National Health Service was hacked.

Massive cyber attack earns crims only $35k

4 mins ago

A computer screen shows an error message after Britain's National Health Service was hacked.

Australian business hit in global cyber attack

Friday's cyber attack ripped computers worldwide.

British researcher finds a 'kill switch' for global cyber attack

While we mostly jumped ship to Apple three years ago, there's a single reason we still run a PC for work as well.

NBN: Customers sold 'unattainable speeds'

Gizmodo
34 mins ago

Apple gets almost two-thirds of its revenue from the iPhone, compared with 39 per cent in 2010. However, those sales ...

Apple product line-up balloons under Cook

Hyundai has been busted testing its new i30N at Bathurst.

Busted: Hyundai caught testing new i30N at Bathurst

David McCowen

Honda is expecting big results from the new Civic hatch.

Honda targeting record sales for Civic

David McCowen

Alfa Romeo Giulia QV.

Alfa Romeo's Mercedes C63 rival reviewed

Andrew MacLean

Ford

The Breakdown: Autonomous emergency braking

David McCowen

SUV comparison: Mazda CX-5 GT diesel v Subaru Forester 2.0D-L

Can all-wheel drive SUVs go off-road?

Toby Hagon

2017 Audi A5 Sportback.

New Audi A5 and S5 Sportback reviewed

Peter McKay

Luke Brooks playing for the Tigers on Friday night.

Tigers halfback Brooks questioned by police after Balmain brawl

Michael Chammas

In happier times: Kieren Foran and Rebecca Pope at the Dally M Awards in 2013.

Foran's former partner breaks silence over social media abuse

Danny Weidler

Lance Franklin of the Swans with Isacc Heeney and Zak Jones.

Swans' old guard continues resurgence against Roos

Daniel Cherny

Worth another punt? MItchell Pearce ran the show as the Roosters racked up a big win over the Eels on Sunday.

Pearce as NSW halfback? I've heard that song before

Andrew Webster

Past and present players are sending support to the #fairshare campaign.

Cricketers hint at Ashes boycott as pay negotiations boil over

Claire Siracusa

"Unfairly fast": Sprinter Ben Johnson, who admitted to using performance enhancing drugs during his career, in an ad for ...

Ben Johnson joke on NRL website makes light of substance abuse

SET OF SIX
Steve Mascord

Leaving it late: Bernard Foley scores the winning try against the Rebels in round 6 after trailing by 19 points.

Do the math: Gibson surprised Tahs still in the hunt for finals

Tom Decent

Enforcer: Sean McMahon just wanted to rip in and smash some bodies in the match against the Reds.

The two powerhouse displays to cheer Michael Cheika

COMMENT
Paul Cully

Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles was injured in the match against the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday.

Hayne set to return next week but Trbojevic faces season on sidelines

Michael Chammas

There has been plenty of criticism of Daly Cherry-Evans' perceived unsportsmanlike conduct.

Archer backs Bennett's call on Cherry-Evans dive

Michael Chammas

Body blow: Corey Norman is assisted from the field at Allianz Stadium.

Knee injury dashes Norman's Origin hopes

Michael Chammas

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