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Treasurer Scott Morrison during question time.

This is how much the new bank levy will cost you a year

1 hr ago

A woman has died and three people airlifted to Canberra Hospital for treatment after a car crash on the Hume Highway ...

Woman dies, three airlifted to hospital after car crash near Yass

President Donald Trump is expected to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement.

Forget the Paris Accord, we should be worried about the US itself

COMMENT

Malaysia Airlines stressed that "at no point was the aircraft 'hijacked'."

Police bungling left passengers on plane with 'bomb' for 86 mins

57 mins ago

One of several vehicles that had their windows smashed at Canberra Railway Station on Thursday.

At least seven cars damaged in railway station vandalism spree

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and the Nationals address the media at a press conference at Parliament House.

'God bless Canberra, but...': Joyce on APS move

'He tried to enter the cockpit': Pilot's call to air traffic control

6 mins ago

Middle aged women overtake their daughters in risky drinking

US joins 'axis of denial' on climate change

Live

ACT student suspended for having a 'dangerous' opinion

Australian man dies on hunting trip to New Zealand

1 hr ago

A spectacular view of Canberra on a winter's morning.

Minus 4.2 degrees this morning and snow tipped to dust ACT next week

Adele performing at Etihad Stadium on Saturday in Melbourne.

Ex-math teacher sued over $95m concert ticket fraud

Sylvia has chosen her dress for her wedding day.

Canberra's 93yo bride chooses dress for big day after vote goes viral

Navratilova says it's time for a name change to Margaret Court Arena.

'It's clear exactly who Margaret Court is: a racist and homophobe'

EXCLUSIVE

The big drinking generation is getting older, says Professor Brian Draper.

The worrying truth about middle-aged female drinkers

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'Penises cause climate change'

Allhomes. Canberra. Domain. Canberra's?Tahnee Barnes has won LJ Hooker's national Million Dollar Intern competition.

Canberran beats hundreds to win real estate competition

The IVF success rate is less than 1 per cent for women aged over 45.

12 annoying things all first-time parents are tired of hearing

Cats welcome back pair, Pies drop premiership ...

7:35PM

St Eddies's student's suspension is unfortunate

7:26PM

AFL live scores: Port Adelaide v Hawthorn

7:12PM

Fog on the first day of winter 2017.

Winter freeze is on in the capital, with chance of snow on the horizon

Meet Canberra's singing pharmacists

Govt coughs up for women and children's hospital expansion

The former CSIRO site in Campbell, subject to vandalism.

CSIRO headquarters targeted by copper pipe thieves

The new baby koala peeking out of mum Buffy's pouch at Tidbinbilla.

Tidbinbilla's new koala addition peeks out for a look

A national Catholic school body has apologised for the child sex abuse which took place at its schools, including St ...

'Meaningless': Campaigner slams Catholic school apology

UPDATED

Dainere Anthony touched many hearts in Canberra.

Gungahlin teen has street named after her in touching tribute

Maylea Tinecheff is set to give a tell-all interview about living with Ben Cousins.

Cousins' former partner says he's a 'broken man'

WA

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 06: Logan Lord Mayor Luke Smith on May 6, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Robert ...

Another mayor called as witness in election probe

QLD

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced changes to stamp duty from July 1.

NSW slashes stamp duty to improve affordability

NSW
15 mins ago

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and the Nationals address the media at a press conference at Parliament House.

Joyce's wants new inquiry on APS decentralisation

Senator Macdonald says he wants people sacked if they refuse to "get out of their very privileged lives" in Canberra ...

APS should be forced to move or face sack: LNP

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and the Nationals address the media at a press conference at Parliament House.

'God bless Canberra, but...': Joyce's reasons for APS move

Oh, and remember when we were thinking of taking the Union Jack off the flag and maybe having something that actually ...

APS should make Indigenous employment 'core business'

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Australia won't withdraw from the Paris climate change deal.

Lib backbench questions Paris deal commitment if US pulls out

James Massola
1 hr ago

How much the new bank levy will cost you a year

Eryk Bagshaw
1 hr ago

Welfare drug tests: What we know so far

Judith Ireland

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

More households worse off under Coalition's medicare levy rise

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Treasurer Scott Morrison has flagged "risks to the growth story''.

Morrison sounds warning over economic growth

1 hr ago

"They can be of any background, they can come to this country on any visa": Immigration Minister Peter Dutton.

Dutton defends ASIO boss Lewis on refugee terror link

Australian Army soldier Corporal Doug Coombs prepares to launch a Wasp AE drone.

Army buys $100m fleet of drones to protect soldiers on battlefield

Displaced residents of Marawi cry upon receiving assurance of support from local officials at an evacuation centre in ...

Extremists stockpiled weapons ahead of Philippines siege

Lindsay Murdoch

The suicide truck bomb hit the outside of the highly secure diplomatic area of Kabul killing scores of people.

Kabul bombing prompts Germany to halt Afghan migrant repatriations

US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump on tour.

Minister threatens to derail Trump's Israeli solution

ELECTION 2013: First stop for Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, JBS Australia, a beef processing plant in Riverview, ...

Brazil fines meat-packer JBS parent for role in corruption

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Same-sex politics is very personal

COMMENT
John Warhurst

David Pope

The latest cartoons from David Pope

1 hr ago

More than half the 2017 ACT Kangaroo cull quota will target animals on the Googong Foreshores.

Kangaroo culls are necessary and humane

COMMENT
Keith Williams

BHP chief commercial officer Arnoud Balhuizen says the Singapore hub is a critical part of BHP.

Dispute with ATO isn't about 'tax avoidance' says BHP

Nassim Khadem
45 mins ago

McDonald's pays a fee to its global business. McDonald's Australia reported paying $375 million to McDonald's Asia Pacific.

No Australia, McDonald's would not like tax with that

Nassim Khadem

Mylan acquired rights to sell EpiPen in 2007, and raised the price by about sixfold before coming under scrutiny last ...

EpiPen maker may have gouged taxpayers by $1.7 billion

Cynthia Koons

Product shots. Friday October 19, 2007. Tim Tam packets. Different number of biscuits 11 in Original as comapared with ...

Proposed changes to measurement labelling laws spark criticism

Lucy Cormack
1 hr ago

Ex-NAB planner banned after stealing $2.3m, another fights ban

Georgia Wilkins
1 hr ago

'Most exposed': Wesfarmers tipped to lose $400m to Amazon

Wesfarmers drags but ASX wobbles higher

Jessica Sier

Australian dollar bears stir

Jens Meyer

Prices are becoming out of reach.

'Spectacular housing bubble' must be fixed, says chief economist

Warm tones bring warmth to your home.

There's a way to avoid the winter SADs and it starts at home

Allhomes. Canberra. Domain. Canberra's?Tahnee Barnes has won LJ Hooker's national Million Dollar Intern competition.

Young Canberran wins prestigious real estate internship in Sydney

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have sold two neighbouring homes they owned in Los Angeles for more than $23 million.

Tom Hanks sells neighbouring mansions for more than $23m

Reasons to remove your shoes.

Five good reasons to embrace the 'no shoes in the house' rule

We've heard of picking up at the gym, but this is ridiculous.

Why the gym could be making you sicker, not healthier

Fitness

Sometimes the strong bond between siblings can barge in on home turf.

'Toxic triangle': The surprising third wheel in your relationship

Personal Development

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Can we improve our retirement income?

Noel Whittaker

Adjusting for inflation, wages have shrunk in real terms. Illustration: Michael Mucci

Solving the riddle of low wages growth in Australia

ANALYSIS
Jessica Irvine

Noosa-based entrepreneur Chris Drake founded authentication startup CryptoPhoto.

Aussie cybersecurity startup wins global recognition

Michael Gorey

Occupational health and safety issues are a concern if you are working from an armchair at home.

Companies need to manage the work-at-home revolution

Comment:
Tony Featherstone

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Special armed forces storm Melbourne plane

1 hr ago

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Exact moment a test missile destroys a mock ICBM

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Nadal and Djokovic ease through

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Trump pulling US out of Paris climate deal

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: A giant illuminated tiger glows bright in the dark. The colourful art installation is one of ...

Fairfax photos of the week

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It is happening again. The new Twin Peaks is now streaming. Only on Stan.

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The brand new season of iZombie - now streaming 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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Emma Booth and Stephen Curry in Hounds of Love.

Hounds of Love, a fine Aussie horror set in the burbs

Review
Paul Byrnes

Hamish Blake, Andy Lee, Hamish and Andy

Hamish and Andy make TV from fans' incredible tales

Michael Lallo

Over 3 million people tuned in to watch New South Wales defeat Queensland in the opening State of Origin match.

Blues Origin win pulls in year's biggest ratings for Nine

Cameron Mee

Fiona crumbles under the strain of the final House Rules renovation.

House Rules showdown was for title of TV's biggest villains

COMMENT
Aja Styles

A still from the Kathy Griffin video that has tongues wagging.

Trump hits out at Kathy Griffin's severed head stunt

Broede Carmody

Chloe Grace Moretz has said she was "appalled" by a billboard promoting her new film.

Chloe Grace Moretz slams own film's 'body shaming' poster

Broede Carmody

New to Netflix: Sarah Silverman, A Speck of Dust.

Sarah Silverman reveals PTSD pain after nearly dying

Andrew Murfett

Happier times: Married at First Sight couple Simon and Alene have parted ways

Back to reality as another MAFS couple bites the dust

Cameron Mee

Canberra's 93-year-old bride, Sylvia Martin brought her bridesmaids along to help choose a dress for her wedding next month.

Canberra's 93-year-old bride chooses dress for big day

Christine Anu will be in conversation at the National Film and Sound Archive on Friday night.

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Canberra fashion bloggers Grant Heino and Janette Lenk are offering their expertise to two lucky public servants who ...

Need a makeover? We're looking to pimp a public servant

Hack Live host Tom Tilley's 'male privilege' debate is grossly misguided.

There is no 'debate' to be had over the existence of male privilege

COMMENT
Ruby Hamad

"If anyone asks, we hold women in the deepest of regard."

The letter to college students St Paul's doesn't want you to read

SATIRE
Clementine Ford

Dani Mathers.

Playboy model who shamed a nude woman forced into hiding

Jenna Clarke

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during question time.

The warning sign Turnbull ignores at his peril

COMMENT
Jenna Price

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews arrive in Darwin on Thursday.

Pippa Middleton departs Sydney for a warmer outpost

Jenna Clarke

A widow who was about to be divorced has no defined place in society, so we often don't know what we're supposed to do.

What happens when a spouse dies in the middle of a divorce?

Robin Eileen Bernstein

The pack mentality is not just alarming, it's terrifying.

'Can my friend join in?' The real verdict on rape

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Do all those trinkets and memorabilia mean anything?

The truth about all those childhood keepsakes

Lana Hirschowitz

Hydration is important for recovery, just be careful about what you are drinking.

Seven recovery secrets we often get wrong

Kusal Goonewardena

Jill Simpson's data art provides a visualisation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Visualising anxiety: What does mental illness look like?

Sarah Berry

Trend or alien fad?

Is 'alien yoga' really healthy?

Jo Hartley

Rib-eye on the bone at Rockpool Bar and Grill restaurant in Sydney.

Around the world in 35 steaks: best beef from New York City to Sydney

Lilotang's sashimi platter.

Review: Whacky Lilotang brings Tokyo cool to Canberra

Borscht braised chicken with olive and dill dumplings

31 warming chicken dishes for when the weather cools down

Pregnancy tests for sale in Woolworths are stored in electronic cases.

Backlash for Woolworths after store locks up pregnancy tests

A dad has used a large sign outside Christchurch's Waimairi School to protest after his 9-year-old daughter was ...

School threatens to sue dad after he puts up anti-bullying sign

Photo: Tess Holliday/Twitter

Creators of Snow White movie forced to apologise over billboard

Heavily armed police boarded the plane after it returned to Melbourne.

Security threats: How airlines have come to depend on passengers

Anthony Dennis
25 mins ago

28 wheels, six 747 jet engines: World's largest plane rolls out of the hanger.

28 wheels, six 747 jet engines: World's largest plane rolls out

Bangkok: The most popular city in the world to visit.

Where did everyone go? The world's most visited cities announced

Michael Gebicki

US President Donald Trump.

'Something fishy' about Trump's Twitter account

Combo Breaker

Magic of mystery video game tournaments

SMS purportedly received by Qnect customers.

Hackers hold Sydney start-up's customer database for ransom

1 hr ago

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Why I didn't laugh at Trump's 'covfefe' tweet

COMMENT

Nadi X tights let you know when you're less poser and more poseur.

These smart pants are better at yoga than you

2017 Skoda Kodiaq.

Skoda's new Toyota Kluger rival reviewed

Stephen Ottley

2017 Holden Astra Sedan.

2017 Holden Astra sedan prices revealed

Dom Tripolone

2017 HSV GTSR W1

Holden owners look to sell HSV for $300,000

David McCowen

Jeep's Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is on its way to Australia.

Confirmed: 527kW Jeep Trackhawk coming in 2017

Toby Hagon

2017 BMW 530i.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class v BMW 5-Series

Stephen Ottley

The automotive industry says fully self-driving cars are a fair way off.

Fully driverless cars 'a fair way off': FCAI

David McCowen

Raiders five-eighth Blake Austin is wary of a Daly Cherry-Evans with a point to prove.

Austin wary of Origin wreckage and DCE's form

Henry Speight.

Fijian flair to light up Brumbies v Rebels

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Shaun Burgoyne of the Hawks celebrates victory with team mate Liam Shiels in the round 10 ...

AFL live scores: Port Adelaide v Hawthorn

36 mins ago

England's Elliot Whitehead says international teams are united on a potential World Cup boycott.

England support Australia's World Cup boycott threat

Brumbies training on Wednesday morning. Ben Alexander

Brumby ruled out of record-breaking game

Blue murder: Andrew Fifita torments the Maroons.

Fifita's performance for the ages

ANALYSIS

Blake Austin at Raiders training on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Raiders won't take Sea Eagles bait at Brookvale

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: James Tedesco of the Blues is tackled during game one of the State Of Origin series ...

Blues player ratings: No one could top Fifita, but Tedesco was close