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Scott Morrison says banks should absorb the cost of the new levy, not pass it on.

We need politicians less obsessed with political games

COMMENT
Imre Salusinszky

Turtle protections have been dropped for the Adani Abbot Point proposed Terminal 0.

Turnbull government axes environmental conditions for Adani

'You need to make sure that people can hear, and you need to make sure that people can go to the restroom.'

Washington's portable toilet industry is flush, thanks to Trump

Christopher Pyne described Ms McManus' comments as "anarcho-Marxist claptrap"

Pyne blasts Catholic schools' 'dishonest' claims

Saudi King Salman presents President Donald Trump with The Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud Medal at the Royal Court Palace.

Remember when Trump mocked Obama for bowing to a Saudi king...

ANALYSIS

An artists' rendering of the proposed buildings from the corner of Cooyong Street and Ainslie Avenue.

Currong developers lodge a new plan after first called unacceptable

Australia-bound Qantas flight aborted after reported 'explosion'

2 mins ago

Jovial, relaxed: the day I met ATO boss caught up in alleged tax fraud

Report on child car seat installation drops bombshell

EXCLUSIVE
Julie Power

Facebook could tell us how Russia interfered in US elections. It won't

Speed camera revenue doubles after ACT govt changes the rules

Sasha Nimmo suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome, which has caused her to become housebound.

Some people don't think Sasha is really sick, others offer her 'ridiculous' cures

First lady Melania Trump talks with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef.

Melania Trump causes a stir on overseas trip

The RSPCA Million Paws walk on Sunday morning at Rond Terrace. Ava Polgase-Bulley, 8, of Forrest with her dog Snowy.

Hundreds let the dogs out for Million Paws Walk

1 hr ago

Callum Knight, 7, shows off his spinner.

How can something that brings so much happiness be bad?

COMMENT

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews smile for the cameras after their wedding at St Mark's Church in Englefield.

Pippa Middleton's wedding was a beautiful 'gun show'

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Brumbies come from behind in win over Kings

mr biggles, utter bastard

Shelter writes adoption plea for 'utter bastard' of a cat

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Workers construct one of the new houses, conceived by Tateh Lehbib to be weather-resistant, eco-friendly homes ...

A refugee is building homes out of plastic bottles

Winless Whincup still in the hunt for title

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Glouftsis just wants to get on with the job

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Mitchell, Pearce star as Roosters hold off ...

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Aldi supermarket slated for Amaroo's mixed-used development

Canberra Domain Allhomes. 55 Moynihan Street, Evatt. May 20, 2017.?

Auction watch: Large family homes hotly contested

There are serious concerns about the growing costs of the NDIS.

Canberran with a disability can't find a new home

Interest-only loans can be beneficial if they assist with an initial purchase to improve cash flow to fund property.

Record lending strengthens Canberra's housing market

For several months there have been growing concerns from international bodies about the risks baked into Australia's ...

The Canberra suburbs where vendors are discounting homes

Andy Stodulka has designed flat-pack housing that will be sent over to Fiji to be built in areas damaged by cyclones.

The Canberra man offering 'dreams in a box' to the South Pacific

Gungahlin's population growth behind planned new store: Aldi

Dickson development will be 30,000 sq m, with own public plaza

5-year-old Jude Wishart suffers from severe nut allergies.

Allergy cases at Canberra hospitals reach a new high

Studies have shown some juries in rape cases paid more attention to evidence of character and conduct than they do to ...

Fewer than third of ACT reported rapes progress to charges

Chair of ACT Region Crime Stoppers Diana Forrester promotes the role that Crime Stoppers plays in community safety.

The $1000 rewards Canberrans aren't collecting

Adrian Gibbs at the 2XX Studios.

Canberra's community radio set to go to digital

Canberrans were more likely than visitors to be caught by mobile speed cameras, but more interstate drivers were ...

Speed camera revenue doubles after rule change

Parley on the day of the rescue.

Woman fined after 'shocking' case of animal cruelty

WA

Kevin Henry, then 21, is led away by guards during his 1992 murder trial.

Man convicted of 1991 murder, rape claims innocence

QLD

The woman was hit by the minibus, and died at the scene.

Woman hit,killed after stopping to change flat tyre

NSW

National manager of cyber security at DHS Narelle Devine with a Lego model to be used in cyber war games this year.

Cyber war games to test public service hacking prowess

Tim Cole an I.T. contractor who was withheld wages by Plutus Payroll, which is at the centre of the ATO scandal. Photo ...

Canberra contractors 'disgusted' by ATO tax fraud scandal

Former Tax Office public servant Ron Shamir says there is a culture of fear at the ATO.

ATO's 'bad apples' have no fear of being caught: whistleblower

Nick Xenophon wants the new bank tax to apply to foreign banks, too.

Nick Xenophon backs bank tax - but there's a catch

James Massola

Dutton sets October deadline for 7500 asylums seekers in Australia

UPDATED
Adam Gartrell

Pyne blasts Catholic schools over 'dishonest' claims

The HMAS Canberra was to host the RSL fundraiser.

Two new $1.5 billion warships may have design flaws, navy chiefs say

David Wroe

ASIO chief Duncan Lewis.

Seventy terrorism investigations under way across Australia

David Wroe

GP and former AMA president Dr Kerryn Phelps.

Doctors throw weight behind same-sex marriage push

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell

Manus Island

Calculated cruelty on Manus is a reflection on all of us

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

US Navy officer Edward Lin, a native of Taiwan, was charged with passing military secrets to China or Taiwan last year.

China stifled US spying by killing CIA informants

Megumi Yokota, then 13, in a photo taken at an unknown location in North Korea after her abduction from Japan.

The suffering behind the debate over North Korea

Daniel Hurst
42 mins ago

Michael Caputo, seen here in 2010, worked for the Trump presidential campaign from November 2015 to June 2016.

Does this man hold the key to Trump and Russia?

1 hr ago

Ashwaq and Areej al-Harby, Saudi teenagers who tried to flee their family alleging they were abused.

Saudi sisters defy rule of male guardians

Farid Farid

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin addresses the media regarding a self-report submitted to the ...

How top cops massage the news

COMMENT
Jack Waterford

David Pope

The latest cartoons from David Pope

I have never thought it fair that lawn tennis umpires penalise and fine colourful and volatile players like our very own ...

Is it time to forgive the F-bombers?

Ian Warden

Illustration: Simon Bosch

'Not sure it's a great idea': Early struggles for Britain Bunnings

Neil Craven and Catie Low

David Gonski chaired the 2011 government inquiry into school funding.

Gonski 2.0: A sequel worth watching

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Most investors thought Donald Trump would lose to Hillary Clinton.

The Trump punt: the latest fashion in gambling

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

All three major US indexes clocked losses for the week with the Dow and S&P falling 0.4 per cent and Nasdaq off 0.6 per cent.

More Trump turbulence on Wall Street

Ailes' death leaves behind several harassment-related lawsuits

Jena McGregor

Numbers add up for childcare centres

Carolyn Cummins

Macron can lead France to a Napoleonic ascent

COMMENT
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

Coming for the tax lawyers – and quantity surveyors?

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

10 of the best world whiskies for WWD.

Celebrate World Whisky Day with one of these innovative drams

Smart Sipping

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This shirt, it’s YSL I got it in Paris which sounds very douche but it’s the nicest thing ever.

Trend setters: The 24 best-dressed men at Fashion Week

Men's Style

Troy Carter was instrumental in the early days of Lady Gaga's success.

Troy Carter overcame 'financial PTSD' to launch Lady Gaga

Catherine Robson

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Nicole helps ... secure deaf couple's future

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat can be an issue at work.

Politics is supposed to be a no-go zone for the workplace

James Adonis

Michael Schaper, deputy chairman of the ACCC, says small businesses are a far more attractive target for scammers than ...

Business scams top $3.8 million: ACCC

Cara Waters

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Dirrell's trainer sucker punches Uzcategui

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Trump, Tillerson, Ross sword dance in Saudi Arabia

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Raiders spoil Moses' Eels debut

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Newlyweds Pippa and James leave church

A man enjoys the autumn sun at Bondi Beach while exercising on the open air gymnasium equipment, on May 17, 2017 in ...

Fairfax photos of the week - May 19, 2017

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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.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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The business rules of attraction

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Cassandra Sainsbury with her fiance, Scott Broadbridge.

Seven, Nine go head-to-head over Cassandra Sainsbury revelations

Georgina Cooke
1 hr ago

Actresses Susan Sarandon and Julianne Moore at the Opening Gala of the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes on terrorist alert but Netflix drops the bomb

Stephanie Bunbury

CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper

CNN presenter snaps, then apologises, for Trump outburst

Amy Shark

Amy Shark reveals the stories behind her songs

Nathanael Cooper

Radio announcer John Laws on air for 2SM in Sydney in 2011.

Why John Laws is good for entertainment value

PRIVATE SYDNEY
Andrew Hornery

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Actor Pia Miranda poses for a portrait on May 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. This year ...

Pia Miranda and THAT role she can never shake

Linda Morris

Tim Winton found the process of collaboration involved in staging a play, and the medium's ephemeral nature, took him ...

Tim Winton shines a light on road trauma

Debbie Cuthbertson

Chris Cornell was one of grunge's 'big four' voices - and now only one remains.

'I'm just tired': Last words of Chris Cornell

The Million Paws walk will now start at Rond Terrace.

Wet weather means a move for Million Paws Walk

Simon Buchanan and Dave Graham at Academy.

So, a comedy club walks into a nightclub...

Christine Thomson will open seven pop-up stalls at shopping centres across the ACT to cater to Canberra's fidget spinner ...

Former pastor back in town selling fidget spinners

Will moving out of the comfort zone add value to your life?

Is staying in your comfort zone really such a bad thing?

Laura McGeoch

We were like sisters my grandmother and I. Pitted against each other for my mother's attention.

Growing up in a house with no men

Eliza Henry-Jones

Michael and Lindy Klim at Derby Day in 2015.

Michael and Lindy Klim's divorce turns hostile

Amy Croffey

Zimmermann “Bowerbird” lace body top.

At 17, Lianna Perdis is helping rule her father's make-up empire

Sunday Life
Erin O’Dwyer

'The last few years have been an intense time of self-discovery.'

Meet three women who embraced their Option B

Evelyn Lewin

Looking after other children isn't easy.

How do I deal with my daughter's rude friend?

Jessica Rowe

Zac Efron and Alexandra Daddario at the Australian premiere of Baywatch at Hoyts EQ, Sydney, on Thursday.

Baywatch star 'uncomfortable' in swimwear scenes

Amy Croffey

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews smile for the cameras after their wedding at St Mark's Church in Englefield.

Pippa Middleton's wedding was a beautiful 'gun show'

Jenna Clarke

Confusion over healthy food leads to a big spend-up on junk.

Healthy eating is cheaper, but we're spending big on junk

Sarah Berry

Tuck into water with lemon before your morning coffee.

5 ways to jump-start a healthy morning

Jessi Roti

Sylvia Keays.

The struggle to make people take gut health seriously

Sarah Berry

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with almonds.

Weekly meal planner - end of Autumn

'Coagulation is your enemy': Dan Barber's scrambled eggs.

The dish that changed the course of this top chef's life

Magic: Adam Liaw's bitter caramel and cocoa custard layer cake.

Magic caramel and chocolate custard cake - separates on its own

Adam Liaw

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Mesmerising video of baby being 'unwrapped' after birth

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The reason girls are getting their period earlier

Daniel Neman

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Parents, keep cotton buds out of your kids' ears

Sherilyn Fenn and Kyle MacLachlan in the original Twin Peaks.

Behind the scenes Twin Peaks: on the secret set

USA
Kylie McLaughlin

The baggage carousel, often a source of frustration for travellers.

Letters: Why does everyone stand so close to the baggage carousel?

Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as The Tiger's Nest),a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple in the ...

Why this is the ultimate trophy destination

Anthony Dennis

Facebook is the world's fifth-most-valuable company by market value.

How Facebook moved from flop to supremacy

A new documentary shows that it wasn't the size or scale of the asteroid's impact that ended the dinosaurs, but where ...

Dinosaurs 'minutes away' from surviving

The tech industry's huge investments in AI might be cause for alarm, because they are not balanced by anywhere near that ...

Google, not the government, is building the future

Farhad Manjoo

The talkative Google Home smart benchtop speaker is vying for a place in Australian homes.

What Aussies can expect from the Google Home smart speaker

COMMENT

Getting ransom money in Bitcoin is easiest for cyber-crooks, but it isn't the most secure.

Why bitcoin may soon fall out of crims' favour

Brendon Reeves drove a Hyundai i30N prototype at the 2017 Nulon Nationals in Bathurst. Also, David McCowen in his ...

We race alongside the new Hyundai i30N

David McCowen

Australian fuel standards and vehicle emissions laws could change in 2017.

The Breakdown: Australian fuel quality and emissions

David McCowen

The new Honda Civic Type R is due to arrive in October.

New Honda Civic Type R now available to order

Dom Tripolone

The 2017 Mini Countryman Cooper is finally a family-friendly proposition.

2017 Mini Countryman Cooper road test review

David McCowen

2017 Mercedes-Benz E220d All-Terrain.

Mercedes-Benz's SUV alternative reviewed

Daniel DeGasperi

2018 Hyundai i30N preview drive.

Is the new Hyundai i30N better than a Golf GTI?

Andrew MacLean

Match winner: Brumby Tom Banks against Southern Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Banks goes from villain to hero for Brumbies

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Israel Folau of the Waratahs scores a try during the round 13 Super Rugby match between the ...

Waratahs keep season alive with half-century against Rebels

14 mins ago

Fearing the worst: Peter Wallace leaves the field with a groin injury.

Wallace suffers injury blow in Panthers' win over Knights

1 hr ago

Patty Mills

Mills' Spurs face elimination

Nikola Cotric of the Raiders dives to score the first try of the nmatch.

Rapana breathes new life into Raiders' season

Josh Green celebrates a goal with Orazio Fantasia.

Dons make a statement with 10-goal win over Eagles

6 mins ago

Carlton are in a wet weather scrap with Fremantle in Perth.

Super Sunday of AFL as round nine comes to a close

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There were flames and smoke as the car hit.

French driver has surgery after Indy 500 crash