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Graph that kills off hope Sydney house prices will drop

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Banks tend to offer the best mortgage deals to new customers or those who refinance or threaten to leave.

'You're kidding': how Aussie banks mistreat their customers

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Lance Franklin and Josh Kennedy of the Swans celebrate a goal during the round 12 AFL match ...

Swans set their season on fire with thumping win over premiers

32 mins ago

bayswater power station near muswellbrook. generic power , electricity , coal , cooling towers , energy greenhouse , ...

Coal stays but clean energy is cheapest, says Chief Scientist

A picture of a demonstration from the Melbourne Antifa Facebook page.

Behind the left-wing movement that attacked Andrew Bolt

A police officer is charged over misconduct and perverting the course of justice, appearing the Geelong Magistrates ...

Police: Darling Harbour 'child approach' was a misunderstanding

China's billionaires busy making money and here is where it's going

'She wanted to yell but couldn't': Four on trial for party gang rape

1 hr ago

'It hasn't finished dropping': Aussie dollar could dip back to US50¢

Trump diminished US with appalling White House statement

COMMENT
David Wroe

'Outrageous': Coles admits most of its workforce underpaid

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Tomi Juric, Aaron Mooy and Tomas Rogic of Australia celebrate after scoring a goal during ...

World Cup destiny remains in Socceroos' hands, but it was far from easy

Michael Lynch
1 hr ago

Rebel Wilson arrives at the Victorian Supreme Court on Thursday.

Wilson's character smeared by legal team, says actor's barrister

UPDATED

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: In this handout image suppiled by the Invictus Games, Prince Harry meets Invictus Games ...

Less suits, more sports: whirlwind Sydney trip is Harry's best one yet

COMMENT

Nicole Kidman encourages Kit Harrington to propose to Rose Leslie.

Nicole Kidman makes Game of Thrones star squirm

Scientists are trying to bring a dead brain back to life

Scientists are trying to bring a dead brain back to life

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Socceroos claim crucial victory over Saudi Arabia

Origin audition: Billy Slater all but booked his place for Queensland in the second match-up.

Billy's back as Smith steals show against Sharks

Andrew Bolt fights off the attackers.

New footage reveals shocking violence of Andrew Bolt attack

Ice and coal

The dark, dirty coal secret you never hear anything about

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

The human bones that prove 'there was no Garden of Eden'

Photo: Mia Mortensen Photography

How this property went from waffle factory to stylish abode

Maple Walk Apartments in Decatur, Georgia.

Residents left without a way to get out after stairs are demolished

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

"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?

June 7, 2017 MIAMI HERALD Populous have designed the open-air, 25,000-capacity stadium for Miami Beckham United on the ...

David Beckham one step closer to building his own stadium

Kurt Majoor befriended his victims on social media before meeting up with them in person.

'The prettiest girl in the school': How teacher lured his teens for sex

1 hr ago

It will be a cold, dark and wet weekend with no end in sight

1 hr ago

The Sydney suburbs where they jab ... and where they don't

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Pictures from the siege at Lindt Cafe in Martin Place on December 15, 2014 in Sydney, ...

NSW police to receive more power to shoot terrorists

49 mins ago

Police at the scene of a serious crash in Caringbah.

'Horrible to see': Teen driver in coma after crash during police stop

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

'At least one went without food': Sydney staff treated like 'slaves'

The wine industry wants Coles and Woolworths to fess up about private label wine.

Dan Murphy's land decision could cost taxpayers millions

"With an online test, there's any number of possibilities," says NAPLAN's chief administrator Stanley Rabinowitz.

Choose your own exam? NAPLAN chief's 'low-stress' vision for test

Yacqub Khayre leaving court after he was acquitted over a terror plot in 2009.

Connection between ice, Islamic extremism 'should be investigated'

VIC

Police are investigating after a man died in a pub fight in Oakey.

82-year-old man dies after pub fight with 72-year-old friend

QLD

Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale.

Mystery over $50k that mayor was caught carrying at airport

Kate McClymont

Gal Gadot arrives at the world premiere of <i>Wonder Woman</i> in Los Angeles.

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Gal Gadot arrives at the world premiere of <i>Wonder Woman</i> in Los Angeles.

Not all women see Wonder Woman as their feminist hero

COMMENT
Ruby Hamad

Careers Australia was placed into voluntary administration on Thursday.

Careers Australia students thrown a lifeline

Pallavi Singhal

Kevin Durant

You don't write off champs or Lebron, but Durant happened

Andrew Webster
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A picture of a demonstration from the Melbourne Antifa Facebook page.

Behind left-wing Antifa movement that attacked Andrew Bolt

Michael Koziol

Finkel climate review promises lower power bills

James Massola

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

Stephanie Peatling

Carla McGrath, seen here with then opposition leader Tony Abbott in 2013, has been appointed to the Australian Press Council.

Media organisations stand by GetUp! official's new job

Amy Remeikis

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's partisan note was discordant.

Not even terrorism is above the political blame-game

ANALYSIS

Donald Trump denies he had any help from Russia.

In two short sentences, the White House just excused terrorism

COMMENT

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Hanson seeks Supreme Court injunction to stop ABC airing tapes

Jack Ma at the launch of Alibaba's office in Melbourne in February.

Education the big winner from Chinese cash donations

Kirsty Needham

Prime Minister Theresa May on the campaign trail.

Britons go to the polls amid tight security

Nick Miller

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

Former FBI director James Comey.

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

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

The warden and chairman of St Paul's have retired after the latest scandal.

Unacceptable university traditions in need of urgent overhaul

Editorial

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

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

COMMENT
Judith Ireland

James Clapper, former US director of national intelligence, addressed the National Press Club in Canberra on Tuesday.

US-Australia bond transcends White House occupant

COMMENT
James Clapper

Banks tend to offer the best mortgage deals to new customers or those who refinance or threaten to leave.

'You're kidding' - how Aussies banks mistreat customers

Clancy Yeates

Gen George, founder of casual work start-up OneShift.

Gen George sells OneShift to Programmed

Cara Waters

A number of dogs are the willing taste testers for the pet treats.

Sunshine Coast pet treat business breaks into Japanese market

Amy Mitchell-Whittington

Coles has reduced its range by 5 per cent this year to clear space for new products, reduce duplication and make the ...

Coles admits most of its workforce underpaid

Sydney householders sitting very tight – we don’t want to sell

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Iron ore, debt could send Aussie back to US50¢

Patrick Commins

Litigation may derail troubled Boart Longyear revamp

Brian Robins

ASX snaps losing streak as CSL soars

Jens Meyer

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

Apple's announcements this week might make you think you're living in the future.

Apple is really listening to you, but will its new releases deliver?

Technology

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

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Six billion Qantas points cut in credit card overhaul

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Gen George, founder of casual work start-up OneShift.

Gen George sells OneShift to Programmed

Cara Waters

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

Nine different reasons for record-low wages growth

COMMENT
Tony Featherstone

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North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles

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London Bridge attack: CCTV shows final shootout

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Barnaby Joyce - weather man

Federal Politics

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Plane believed to have crashed in Myanmar

Illustration Cathy Wilcox

Best of Fairfax cartoons, June 8

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The brand new season of Better Call Saul - now streaming on Stan.

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

New approaches for retaining millennial staff

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Jill Singer has died at the age of 60.

Award-winning journalist Jill Singer dead at 60

UPDATED
Broede Carmody

Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman.

Wonder Woman earns surprise Oscar buzz

James Lemon

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

Australian horror film The Babadook has become a gay meme after Netflix lumped the movie into its LGBT category for US ...

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

Steve Toltz's tragi-comic bromance wins Australia's only humour writing prize.

Tragicomic bromance wins humour writing prize

Linda Morris

'A nice family thing to do': Lee Lewis and Fraser Corfield.

'Musical chairs' in theatreland as the builders move in

Elissa Blake

Playwright, director and actor Faezeh Jalali.

Curious urban myth a metaphor for the plight of sex slaves

Elissa Blake

Prince Harry launches a 500-day countdown to the Invictus Games.

Why Prince Harry's whirlwind Sydney trip was his best yet

COMMENT
Jenna Clarke

Nicole Kidman encourages Kit Harrington to propose to Rose Leslie.

Nicole Kidman makes Game of Thrones star squirm

Amy Croffey

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

Parents have power to push back against stereotypes

Jane Gilmore

Feminists welcome men deconstructing the shame inflicted on them for having feelings, but object to the cavalier ...

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

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Karlie Kloss finds her first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show robe at her parents' house.

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

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

Australians are consuming too much sugar.

NSW Health to remove sugary drinks from all hospitals

Paleo chocolate pudding by Pete Evans.

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

Shake Shack burger.

How to make a Shake Shack cheeseburger at home

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Best man upstages bride and groom in most outrageous way

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Almond, soya milks could stunt children's height

"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 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

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

Porsche

The most expensive new Porsche revealed

David McCowen

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

Juric celebrates after scoring his second goal.

World Cup destiny remains in Socceroos' hands

Michael Lynch
1 hr ago

Kickstarter: Lance Franklin had three goals in the win.

Swans exact revenge over Bulldogs in grand final rematch

James Buckley
32 mins ago

Origin audition: Billy Slater all but booked his place for Queensland in the second match-up.

Billy's back as Smith steals show against Sharks

Adam Pengilly
1 hr ago

Given a rest: Stephen Moore.

Cheika drops Moore, names new skipper for Fiji clash

UPDATED
Tom Decent

Heartbreak: Near perfection was not enough for LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Durant breaks hearts in the final minute against Cleveland

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Stepping up his preparation: Jeff Horn says his work in the gym is filling him with confidence.

'It blows my mind': Horn battling nerves ahead of Pacquiao bout

Phil Lutton

Australian swimmer Thomas Fraser-Holmes, pictured in Rio last year.

Banned Olympian to contest missed drug test

Phil Lutton

Back with a vengeance: Bec Bulley of the Giants has been one of Super Netball's most consistent defenders.

Bulley recruitment proves a masterstroke

James Buckley

Dropped: Ben Hunt needs to find form after coming back from injury.

McGregor baffled by Hunt axing, won't seek early arrival

Adam Pengilly

Dialogue: Coach Des Hasler is under pressure after the Bulldogs suffered a fourth consecutive loss.

Hasler to front disgruntled Dogs fans

Adrian Proszenko

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Josh Mansour of the Panthers runs the ball during the round 13 NRL match between the ...

Dark day becomes one to remember for Mansour

Michael Chammas

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