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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Hanson seeks injunction to stop ABC airing tapes

BREAKING

Police investigate the shooting.

'Almost copped a bullet': Gunman on run after drive-by shooting

1 hr ago

Lauren Cranston's lawyer told the court she was eight months pregnant and had no money.

ATO fraud accused 'doesn't have a cent to rub together'

49 mins ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Australian actress Rebel Wilson arrives at the Victorian Supreme Court on June 8, 2017 ...

Rebel Wilson tried to 'manipulate public record about her age'

1 hr ago

Jill Singer has died at the age of 60.

'Inspiring,' award-winning journalist Jill Singer dead at 60

UPDATED
14 mins ago

Kirsty Boden, 28, died in the London terror attack.

London police defend time taken to ID victims after terror attacks

Mother turned away from psychiatric unit days before baby's death

Coroner calls for access to parolees' medical records, drug tests

36 mins ago

Brighton gunman was in deradicalisation program

1 hr ago

This is the suburb where there will soon be 9000 new residents

Immunisation: The suburbs where they jab ... and where they don't

Andrew Bolt fights off the attackers.

'What are you doing?'New vision reveals sheer violence of Bolt attack

Margaret Court's opposition to same-sex marriage has stirred up a hornets' nest.

Google Maps quirk sees Margaret Court Arena renamed

43 mins ago

The Concorde at its final home at Aerospace Bristol.

The last Concorde supersonic jet's new final resting place

Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman.

'Popcorn movie' Wonder Woman earns surprise Oscar buzz

1 hr ago

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This single tip could change the way introverts socialise

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Barnaby Joyce - weather man

Former FBI director James Comey.

Comey's testimony, Trump's Twitter account to do battle

Defcon Operation Australia

Billionaires trying to buy China influence in Australian politics

Popular progressive figures: Barack and Michelle Obama.

Barack wore the same tux for 8 years. No one noticed

It took 2.5 hours for Martin Green to give away $100 on Swanston Street, Melbourne.

How long does it take to give away $100 on the street?

One of the empty, but huge, homes in the abandoned town of Johnsonville.

Quaint historic US hamlet on the market for $2.5 million

"Parents are very involved in their children's lives, so of course they think they know what the child needs," says one ...

Would you trust your parents to buy your house for you?

Matthew Cortland, who is raising money to open a Harry Potter-inspired pub in London, The Cauldron.

Harry Potter fan launches campaign for magical London pub

Owner of The Alley, Alexandra Pyke, wanted to put her business in a highly populated area.

Back in vogue: Why St Kilda Road is looking cool again

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One of the toughest things about renovating is finding the right tradespeople.

How to choose the right tradie for your renovation

The crane in Elwood that is overhanging a neighbouring home.

Elwood family seeks injunction to remove overhanging crane

Ex-imam guilty of marrying child bride, 14 to a 34-year-old

UPDATED
31 mins ago

Doncaster to CBD: Special busway may run down middle of Hoddle St

EXCLUSIVE

Daniel Andrews says he is 'very troubled' by the safe spaces proposal.

Andrews slams Islamic Council over 'hate space' plan

It took Martin Green 2½ hours to give away $100 on Swanston Street in Melbourne.

How long does it take to give away $100 on the street?

Elvis Bogart-Mott, 19, faced a committal hearing in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday accused of murdering Sam ...

Arrest after alleged bomb threats to Melbourne court

1 hr ago

Despite a series of "deliberate and calculated" cash transfers, the mother-of-three avoided jail.

Bookkeeper who stole $165,000 was just greedy, court hears

Loving Queensland's winter sun in Brisbane are backpackers Emma O'Toole (left) from Ireland and Sara Winberg from Sweden.

Is Queensland losing its appeal to backpackers?

QLD

Chris Walton spent a day in intensive care after the medication mix-up.

Boy in ICU after hospital gives insulin overdose

WA

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr answers questions from the media on the ACT Budget on Tuesday: Canberrans are saving ...

The suburb where rates are almost $10k

ACT
1 hr ago

Essential gear for Sydney on Wednesday: an umbrella and a warm coffee.

Days of rain ahead to put dampener on long weekend

NSW

There is something undeniably true about British Prime Minister Theresa May's declaration this week that "enough is enough".

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There is something undeniably true about British Prime Minister Theresa May's declaration this week that "enough is enough".

Saying 'enough is enough' is to misunderstand terrorism

COMMENT
Waleed Aly

Children learn about gender roles before they are two years old.

Parents hate 'sissy boy' and 'bossy girl' stereotypes too

Jane Gilmore

Treasurer Scott Morrison conceded on Friday there were "technical issues".

Growth record disguises Coalition's can-kicking

COMMENT
John Hewson

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Schache was chased by several Victorian clubs, including Richmond.

Schache shocks by re-signing with Brisbane Lions

Ronny Lerner
13 mins ago

Callum Brown turns out for Vic Metro against Vic Country last June.

Red-letter day as another Brown dons black and white

Ronny Lerner and Luke Michael
55 mins ago

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats celebrates during the 2017 AFL round 11 match between the ...

Dream on, interstaters, this Big V team is the pick of them all

Rohan Connolly

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Kurt Tippett of the Swans trains during a Sydney Swans AFL training session at Lakeside ...

Let's face it. Tippett and Swans have not worked out

Greg Baum

Reprieve: Travis Cloke is one of four inclusions for the Dogs

A big in, and a big injury, for Bulldogs

The deliberate rushed behind paid against Callum Mills remains one of the most memorable decisions of the season.

A matter of trust on free kick count for modern rivals

Michael Gleeson

Trash talk: Taylor Adams wants to hear more of it.

No harm in trash talk, says Magpie after provoking Demons

Luke Michael

Bright futures: GWS are committing to Harry Perryman, Tim Taranto and Will Setterfield.

Young trio commit to GWS Giants until 2020

James Buckley

Chief scientist Dr Alan Finkel .

The man who could bring peace to Australia's climate wars

Stephanie Peatling
1 hr ago

Hanson seeks Supreme Court injunction to stop ABC airing tapes

BREAKING
Fergus Hunter

ATO wants $1 billion from Chevron in massive tax case

EXCLUSIVE
Heath Aston

Donald Trump denies he had any help from Russia.

In two short sentences, the White House just excused terrorism

COMMENT
David Wroe

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says climate policy must not 'clobber' Australia's economy.

Abbott's thinly veiled warning over climate change policy

James Massola

Andrew Bolt fights off the attackers.

Alarming new footage reveals sheer violence of Andrew Bolt attack

Michael Koziol

Labor senator Jenny McAllister has recommended the Turnbull government adopt a national strategy to reduce the gender ...

'Glass walls' contribute to gender pay gap, politicians say

A solid-fuel "Pukguksong-2" missile lifts off during its launch test at an undisclosed location in North Korea in May.

North Korea launches fresh volley of missiles

Kirsty Needham
1 hr ago

Prime Minister Theresa May on the campaign trail.

Tories expect election win despite Corbyn's big rally

Nick Miller

Former FBI director James Comey.

Comey's words, Trump's account prepare to do battle

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Myanmar Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 MRD

Bodies from missing Myanmar plane found

Lindsay Murdoch

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Uluru proposals deserve better than a knee-jerk reaction

COMMENT
Fred Chaney

A man holds his beer while people flee terror attacks in London on Saturday.

'Don't put the pint down': a radical approach to terrorism

COMMENT
Judith Ireland

Illustration: Matt Davidson

No politician says the same thing for long on this issue

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Facebook and Google pressure newsrooms' bottom lines by soaking up online ad revenue.

'Like riding a missile': FAANG stocks build euphoria, and jitters

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Markets Live: Banks find some buyers

Live
Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer

For more than two years, GPS made a calculated attempt to avoid paying minimum award rates of pay.

Sydney cleaners treated like 'slaves', court hears

Andrew Taylor

For all the talk of a beaten consumer, various service sectors contributed some of the most robust performances in ...

Service spending a silver lining in GDP figures

Myriam Robin

One step forward, two back: How to rort 457 visas

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Slater and Gordon facing more legal action

'RESOLVE IT HERE': Westpac customers targeted in email scam

Investors should swipe at companies, not Trump

COMMENT

These not-so-basic white shirts that will reinvigorate your appreciation for the traditional staple.

One simple item that makes a big difference to your wardrobe

Men's Style
1 hr ago

Cycling: 103th Tour de France 2016 / Stage 17
Illustration / Shane ARCHBOLD (NZL)/ Crash / Bike /
Bern - ...

Crash test: Who is most often at fault when cars and bikes collide?

On Your Bike

The next investment trend to hit our shores is "smart beta" exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Experts warn over the The Next Big Thing in investing

John Collett
1 hr ago

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Six billion Qantas points cut in credit card overhaul

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Economists are in a lather trying to explain low wage growth.

Nine different reasons for record-low wages growth

COMMENT
Tony Featherstone

Art Beavis has no plans to retire at 78.

Three benefits of hiring older workers

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Alexandra Cain

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Brighton siege: victim named

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Women of colour call for inclusion

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Australia - the new economic record holders

Federal Politics

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Spectacular Kiwi capsize during Americas Cup

Illustration Cathy Wilcox

Best of Fairfax cartoons, June 8

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

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New approaches for retaining millennial staff

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Jill Singer has died at the age of 60.

Award-winning journalist Jill Singer dead at 60

UPDATED
Broede Carmody
14 mins ago

Seth Rogen has publicly called out Sony Pictures' new 'Clean Version' initiative.

Seth Rogen hits out at Sony plans for 'clean versions' of films

James Lemon

A scene from <i>The Mummy</i> starring Tom Cruise and Annabelle Wallis.

The Mummy: Neither Cruise nor Crowe can revive tedious reboot

Review
Jake Wilson

The Babadook, starring Essie Davis as a widowed mum bringing up son Sam (Noah Wiseman).

Cult Aussie horror film becomes unlikely gay meme

Broede Carmody

Paul Fenech, who worked with SBS for 15 years, says he fears there are less and less opportunities for the country's ...

Australian comedians mourn loss of SBS Comedy website

Broede Carmody

Glenn (Steven Yeun) in <i>The Walking Dead</i>.

Walking Dead actor 'advocated' for grisly demise

Broede Carmody

Kathryn Hahn in I Love Dick.

Let's call it now: I Love Dick is the sleeper hit of 2017

Hindsight
Debi Enker

Natasha Lyonne, who plays Nicky Nichols, says Orange Is The New Black has been "a seminal career high for us we never ...

Fans bond after failed hacking attempt of Netflix hit

Andrew Murfett

James Baldwin in I Am Not Your Negro.

I Am Not Your Negro dismantles the illusion of progress

Andrew Purcell

Poster for the film My Cousin Rachel.

My Cousin Rachel an uneven duel between romantic leads

REVIEW
Jake Wilson

Nicole Kidman in <i>Top of the Lake: China Girl</i>.

New series of Jane Campion's Top of the Lake to premiere at MIFF

SHORT CUTS
Garry Maddox

Nicole Kidman encourages Kit Harrington to propose to Rose Leslie.

Nicole Kidman makes Game of Thrones star squirm

Amy Croffey
12 mins ago

Man texting- DL

What really goes on inside secret men's-only Facebook groups

Clementine Ford

'It probably smells so bad.' Karlie Kloss with her beloved Juicy Couture tracksuit top.

Karlie Kloss reveals her favourite item of clothing

Melissa Singer

Barack and Michelle Obama at the 2016 state dinner.

Michelle Obama outs Barack as an outfit repeater

Nicole Economos

Hugh Evans, Rihanna and Julia Gillards have teamed up for a global education campaign.

Rihanna and Julia Gillard continue to be everyone's squad goals

Nicole Economos

Beauty vlogger Esther Joseph demonstrating how many so-called 'dark' shades on the Australian market are unsuitable.

50 shades of frustration: Esther takes on makeup giants

Melissa Singer

Hearing my darling seven-year-old using words like "fat" and "skinny" stings.

My seven-year-old daughter wants to lose weight

Linda Green*

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation Prince Harry hugs 97 year old Daphne Dunne during a ...

Prince Harry's most persistent fan returns to meet him in the rain

Jenna Clarke

Relief from back pain does not come in the form of an app.

The 'false message' given to people suffering back pain

Sarah Berry

Many people do not seek help for HS because they are embarrassed.

Living with an invisible illness: A day in the life of an HS sufferer

Shelly Horton

Go on, lather yourself.

Is this the world's healthiest ingredient?

Sarah Berry

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: The Gippsland duck and the corn and cime de rapa served at Osteria Ilaria in the cbd on ...

Double magic: Inside Tipo 00 pasta bar's new sibling Osteria Ilaria

Kylie Kwong's aromatic steamed snapper fillets with ginger, spring onions and coriander.

Kylie Kwong classic: steamed fish with ginger and shallots

Paleo chocolate pudding by Pete Evans.

Five desserts that are good for your gut, including chocolate pudding

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Best man upstages bride and groom in most outrageous way

"Woolworths, we, your customers, don't want this," writes Leanne Stokan in a viral post.

'We don't want this': Woolworths under fire again

The message is clear.

Men not happy with mum's 'love notes' to her son

The Concorde at its final home at Aerospace Bristol.

The last Concorde supersonic jet's new final resting place

Steven Overly

Norway's stunning mountains and fjords makes for a top outdoor experience.

Eight awesome outdoor experiences every traveller should try

AirAsia pilots wearing the new hijab with designer Neelofa.

AirAsia unveils special hijab for its female pilots

Craig Platt
58 mins ago

AvatarMind's iPal wants to be your child's best friend but looks like it's planning an android invasion.

Robot helper dream still alive at CES Asia

The new 27-inch iMac.

Review: 27-inch iMac is brighter, faster, better

Lindsey Dixon, of Northern Territory Tourism, captured the Street View content at
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in ...

Google's 'Story Sphere' gives new perspectives on Uluru

A composite reconstruction of the earliest known Homo sapiens fossils from Jebel Irhoud, based on microcomputed ...

Bones prove 'there was no Garden of Eden'

The iMac Pro is extremeley impressive on paper, but isn't ready for testing just yet.

Anachronistic Macs risk being left behind

COMMENT

Peugeot has previously talked about developing a dual-cab ute based on the Toyota HiLux. (Digital Illustration).

Peugeot plans to build dual-cab ute

Drive Staff
21 mins ago

Porsche

Porsche's plan to take on posh brands

David McCowen
49 mins ago

The new Lexus LC Coupe could spawn a convertible variant.

Lexus LC convertible likely

David Morley

Google's Waymo self-driving prototype.

Are humans too stupid for self-driving cars?

John Markoff

2011 Holden Commodore VE SS-V.

Is a used Commodore SS a bargain?

David Morley

The Toyota i-Tril concept is capable of operating autonomously.

Toyota invests millions into safety research

Dom Tripolone

Easy going so far: Kevin Durant and Steph Curry high five during game two.

Golden last-gasp turnaround stops LeBron's Cavaliers cold

Matt Bungard

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Novak Djokovic of Serbia looks dejected following defeat in the mens singles quarter finals ...

'Tank city': McEnroe accuses ousted Djokovic

Simon Briggs

Google has renamed the Margaret Court Arena.

Google Maps quirk sees Margaret Court Arena renamed

Ebony Bowden, James Lemon
43 mins ago

Winx blitzed the field in winning the 2016 Cox Plate.

Internationals challenged to topple Winx's bid for history

Michael Lynch
1 hr ago

Barty (left) and Dellacqua have each come back from turbulent times.

Comeback queens Dellacqua and Barty playing for history

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