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Qantas frequent flyer points cut as banks limit cards

U.S. President Donald Trump smiles while announcing the Air Traffic Control Reform Initiative during a press conference ...

Donald Trump jumps into worsening Qatar dispute on Twitter

Anjem Choudary, who has been convicted of encouraging support for the Islamic State group, has been linked to one of the ...

Putting jihadists on TV 'made them feel like Kardashians of jihad'

Nick Miller
52 mins ago

"I don't do running and hiding": CCTV footage shows Andrew Bolt fighting back against his alleged attackers.

Andrew Bolt punches back after being sprayed with 'sticky liquid'

58 mins ago

Police at the scene of the terror attack.

This ice-using crook just wanted attention. We shouldn't give it to him

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John Silvester

Paul Joyner said he is forced to work for free for Aldi to pay off "negative hours" accumulated because he was not been ...

'This is in effect wage theft': The problem of working at Aldi

WA's 'Spud King' admits to contempt of court

Perth's $5b shop boost, but office workers still struggle to buy lunch

Third London attacker was Moroccan-Italian, police say

Dockers, Eagles stadium deal close but derby opener 'unlikely'

Prince Harry touches down in Australia for quick visit

Kirsty and Sara

Two Australians confirmed dead after London attack

Megan Levy
7 mins ago

Brothers Stephen Hill and Bradley Hill of the Dockers would provide plenty of pace in a WA state-of-origin side.

State of Origin 2017.... How does WA stack up against the 'Big V'

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George and Amal Clooney

George Clooney 'sedated' after birth of wife's twins

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Elmar's adds plenty of cheese to 'European' nachos furore

Sentenced: Former mixed martial arts fighter Jonathan Koppenhaver, aka War Machine.

UFC's War Machine jailed for life for assault on former partner

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Bear chimes in during 'burglary'

There is a shortage of blood across Australia.

Donating blood could be the most selfish selfless act I do

Athletes at last years event.

World's best athletes venture to Leonora in battle of the titans

Russian hackers used false stories to trigger ...

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Two Australians confirmed dead in London Bridge ...

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Malcolm Turnbull pushes for national parole laws ...

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Trevor Cochrane's son Harry has undergone surgery to remove a tumour from his brain.

Harry's marathon brain surgery after father's public appeal

Heather McNeill

More water quality problems plague the Perth Children's Hospital

Brendan Foster

Perth murder accused not fit for trial due to psychosis

On average across Perth, for each food and beverage option there are 79 suburban office workers.

Perth's $5b shop boost, but office workers still struggle to buy lunch

David Allan-Petale

Is Elmar's taking the mickey with this mountain of cheese?

'Something has gone wrong here': Elmar's adds cheese to debate

David Prestipino and Hannah Barry

The Nova breakfast crew Nathan, Nat and Shaun are Perth's number one breakfast show.

Perth radio ratings: Nova 93.7 closing in on radio king Mix 94.5

Heather McNeill

Companies like Ecofiber still have many hoops to jump through before it can supply medicinal cannabis to prescribed patients.

Smoke and mirrors leave WA cannabis trials high and dry

Dr Joe Kosterich

One man has died after a fight erupted in a Murwillumbah park.

Man charged with murder after brawl at NSW park

51 mins ago

Sid and Tanya Plant are members of a family that has been farming the area in the Darling Downs town of Acland since the ...

The town that refuses to die a mining death

COMMENT

Erica Mitchell and her family are considering moving out of Canberra to a regional town as they struggle to cost with ...

Not such a family-friendly budget as fees jump

ACT

Trevor Cochrane's son Harry has undergone surgery to remove a tumour from his brain.

Harry's marathon brain surgery goes ahead after appeal

Police

Public spaces face security upgrades amid terror fears

David Wroe

Pushes for national parole laws to keep terror offenders locked up

Fergus Hunter
46 mins ago

Bill Shorten forced to defend Sam Dastyari's China links

James Massola

"I don't do running and hiding": CCTV footage shows Andrew Bolt fighting back against his alleged attackers.

Bolt throws punches after being sprayed with 'sticky glitter'

Michael Koziol
58 mins ago

Treasurer Scott Morrison implored companies and the bureaucracy to use the reports for "guidance on how they can ...

Australia stumbles to economic record as RBA leaves rates on hold

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison are not yet out of woods on the AAA.

Meet the new Malcolm: PM toughens talk against terrorists

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

The Group of Eight universities say the government's higher education package is "fatally flawed" and must be rejected ...

Elite universities' attack on government goes nuclear

Anjem Choudary, who has been convicted of encouraging support for the Islamic State group, has been linked to one of the ...

London jihadist radicalised by group that eyed Australia

Nick Miller
52 mins ago

Tax experts have warned there can be heightened US-Australia tax disputes if Donald Trump's tax plan passes US Congress.

Trump's Twitter blocking violates US Constitution: institute

Notre Dame Cathedral in France.

Hammer-wielding attacker shot by police at Notre Dame

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland

Canada to build up its military as US ducks leadership: minister

Companies like Ecofiber still have many hoops to jump through before it can supply medicinal cannabis to prescribed patients.

Smoke and mirrors leave WA cannabis trials high and dry

Dr Joe Kosterich

Watts' irreverent humour was a staple on many sports program in the early 80s.

Vale John K Watts: the best ever... but could he play football?

Simon Beaumont

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media during a meeting with Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Vietnam's prime ...

Trump was right to scrap Paris

COMMENT
Tom Switzer

The Australian dollar got a boost after the RBA reaffirmed its expectations of strengthening economic growth.

Aussie dollar breaks through US75¢ to hit one-month high

Myriam Robin
25 mins ago

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Between February 2014 and March 2016, New Zealand dairy prices slumped 56 per cent.

Dairy debacle: More bad news for Murray Goulburn investors

CBD
Colin Kruger, CBD

It has been a forgettable year for Travis Kalanick's Uber.

'Bro culture': Uber fires 20 after sexual harassment probe

Adani project no closer to lift-off, despite fanfare

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Vocus in sights of buy-out outfit KKR

Brian Robins
6 mins ago

'Extraordinary' opportunities in Australia: NAB

EXCLUSIVE
Clancy Yeates

AGL invests $295m in new Adelaide plant

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Reserve Bank leaves official interest rates on hold again over June

Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold again over June

Austalia's household debt-to-income ratio has climbed to an all-time peak of 189 per cent, according to the Reserve Bank ...

Australians 'up to their ears in mortgages' as household debt soars

The Little Dragon cabin has a ladder to an upper level, and solar-powered lights.

Fire up your getaway with a dragon-inspired glamping cabin

Photo: Yellowhouse Design

Designer details: Experts reveal their own decorating tricks

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake at the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards.

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel nab sizeable discount on NYC pad

Intermittent fasting is a lifestyle change.

Intermittent fasting isn't a diet, that's why it works

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Get familiar with your hair type to ensure the best results.

Stop! You've been using your hair product completely wrong

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Petrol prices in Sydney and Melbourne are trending lower for the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

Sydney and Melbourne petrol prices to fall for long weekend

John Collett

Elana Benjamin went on the holiday in the USA and her NAB Traveller card didn't work.

'My NAB Traveller Card let me down in LA'

Elana Benjamin

Jayne Powell at her home in Surry Hills.

Champagne Jayne triumphs in trademark battle with powerful champagne lobby

Paul Wallbank
41 mins ago

Heather Smith is the author of Numerical information about Xero for Dummies.

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Alexandra Cain

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Spectacular Kiwi capsize during Americas Cup

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Amal and George Clooney welcome twins

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Paris police shoot attacker near Notre Dame

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UK police name third London attacker

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Taylor Schilling as Piper Chapman in Netflix series <i>Orange is the New Black</i>.

Fans bond after failed hacking attempt of Netflix hit

Andrew Murfett

Incredible talent and creativity... David Bowie performs at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in 2003. His songs will live on.

Bowie posthumously heads to Broadway – with SpongeBob

Broede Carmody

Where have the listeners gone? Hamish Blake and Andy Lee have dropped out of the top spot in drive in Melbourne.

3AW leapfrogs Hamish and Andy in latest radio ratings

Broede Carmody

Em Rusciano's breakfast show has taken another hit in the latest Sydney radio ratings.

Em Rusciano's breakfast show hits new low in radio ratings

Rob Moran

Bob Dylan's Nobel-winning saga is finally coming to a close.

Bob Dylan delivers Nobel lecture just ahead of deadline

Rob Moran

David Leyonhjelm and Anthony Albanese debate on Monday night's Q&A.

David Leyonhjelm unleashes the potty mouth on Q&A;

ANALYSIS
Neil McMahon

Daniella's tears of joy on House Rules was moving to watch.

No winners in House Rules elimination

COMMENT
Aja Styles

Katie Noonan with her childhood music teacher Michael Mangan.

How Katie Noonan inspired her school music teacher

Rachel Clun

Dianne Laurance poses in front of the 'Chick on a Stick' at her former winery.

'Chick on a Stick' to stay as new wineries open at famous Margs landmark

David Prestipino

Is Elmar's taking the mickey with this mountain of cheese?

'Something has gone wrong here': Elmar's adds cheese to nachos

Watts' irreverent humour was a staple on many sports program in the early 80s.

Vale John K Watts: the best ever... but could he play football?

Simon Beaumont

Paul Hogan, aka Crocodile Dundee, speaking at the Tour de Cure Snow Ball on Saturday night.

Paul Hogan lets feelings be known on same-sex marriage

Amy Croffey

Chili Philly has become an online success thanks to his quirky crocheting.

Meet the man crocheting his way to Instagram stardom

Clare Press

"I'm not sure whether you exist. If you do, that's lovely. But if you don't, that's fine too."

A realistic letter to my hypothetical future boyfriend

Kerri Sackville

Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman.

A peek inside one of the women-only Wonder Woman screenings

Cara Buckley

Khloe Kardashian accuses "friend" of stealing from her.

Another day, another Kardashian feud - on Twitter of course

Amy Croffey

Ariel Winter

What Ariel Winter's slut-shamers are really offended by

Natalie Reilly

Janelle Monae attends the CFDA Fashion Award.

All the arrivals from the CFDAs: Fashion's best and fairest awards

"It's not the same thing as standing outside Parliament House with a banner."

'It's like spy stuff': Extreme lengths just to see a doctor

Amelia Paxman

Go on, lather yourself.

Is this the world's healthiest ingredient?

Sarah Berry

Spreading misinformation: Freelee 'the banana girl'.

Vegan bloggers say their diets can stop menstrual 'toxins'

Lisa Gutierrez

Diets don't work, so what does?

How bad are diet programs? Even worse that we thought

Sarah Berry

Hosts with the most. Bec and Chris Judd hosted a white party at their Jaggad marquee.

'I couldn't hold it in': Bec Judd's nappy confession

Lauren McCabe with her mum, Rebecca Lynn McCabe.

'Thank you for drugging me': woman's powerful note to mother

The Beckham family at a Los Angeles fashion show.

David Beckham's kiss on the lips causes internet storm

Neil Perry's pork saltimbocca.

19 recipes that will convince you to put some pork on your fork

Shake Shack burger.

How to make a Shake Shack cheeseburger at home

A picollo latte from Marlowe's Way on Tank Stream Way.

The one airport Australian chefs never drink coffee at

Qatar Airways' new business class seat, the 'QSuite'.

'New golden age': The future of business class looks like this

Eric Rosen
26 mins ago

Luxurious Southern Ocean Lodge will now be more accessible.

Qantas to start flying to Australia's answer to the Galapagos

58 mins ago

The Indian version of the Big Mac, featuring chicken or a veggie cheese and corn patty.

'Chicken Maharaja': The world's 12 weirdest McDonald's burgers

David Whitley

Apple's mobile software is about to get its next big overhaul.

All the cool new features coming to your iPhone

1 hr ago

Can Foxtel prevail in its love-hate relationship with Aussie <i>Game of Thrones</i> fans?

Foxtel Now box to challenge online rivals

COMMENT
47 mins ago

Apple's HomePod attracted the biggest crowd at the WWDC hands-on area.

Hands on: HomePods and iPads impress, as Macs play catch up

HomePod

Apple unveils smart speaker, new Macs

Virgin Mobile, which is said to account for up to 5 per cent of Optus mobile customers, has received a bid.

Telegram: Terrorists' 'kill list' app of choice

2017 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo.

Is the new Suzuki Swift the best city car?

Drive Team
1 hr ago

2017 Kia Optima GT.

Head to Head: Kia Optima GT v Ford Mondeo Trend

Andrew MacLean
1 hr ago

Renault Nissan Alliance chairman Carlos Ghosn has been testing autonomous cars with Infiniti.

Infiniti: Self-driving 'breakthrough' around the corner

David McCowen

2017 Suzuki Ignis.

What small, easily accessible car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Apple

Apple's 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' feature revealed

David McCowen

A new X-Trail should help revive Nissan's sales.

Nissan, Mitsubishi set to 'go on the offensive'

David McCowen

Brothers Stephen Hill and Bradley Hill of the Dockers would provide plenty of pace in a WA state-of-origin side.

State of Origin 2017... how does WA stack up against 'Big V'?

1 hr ago

Australian tennis great Margaret Court (left), and former grand slam champion Martina Navratilova.

Tennis great still waiting on Margaret Court decision

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Mitchell Starc of Australia looks on during the ICC Champions trophy cricket match between ...

'Talking themselves up'... Paceman starts Ashes jibes

The new stadium is being completed.

'Derby opener unlikely but AFL boss seals Perth Stadium deal

Frustrating day: Steve Smith.

Steve Smith frustrated as Champions Trophy hopes take hit

Adam Collins

Nick Blakey (right) and Bailey Scott shape as top prospects in the 2018 AFL national draft.

Is your AFL future now? Clubs debate 2018 'super draft'

Jon Pierik

Saudi midfielder Abdulmalek Al-Khaibri breaks free of Socceroo Aaron Mooy in the Jeddah qualilfying leg in October.

Rising Saudis a real threat to Socceroos World Cup campaign

Michael Lynch

Ryan Griffen.

Key Giant suffers season-threatening injury... again

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