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Instances of armed robbery and unlawful entry are soaring in Victoria as they fall in Sydney.

Melbourne, the new armed robbery capital of Australia

1 hr ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un views the dawn from the summit of Mt Paektu April 18, 2015, in this photo released by ...

There is only one acceptable endgame for North Korea

COMMENT

Experts have been calling the end of the property market for years.

No need to fear a housing bubble, says top economist

FILE - In this Monday, July 18, 2016, file photo, American Express credit cards are seen, in North Andover, Mass. On ...

'Sorry, no Amex': This phrase may soon vanish from our vernacular

Karen Chetcuti was a much-loved mother of two who worked at Wangaratta City Council.

Family of woman murdered, tortured by parolee to sue

1 hr ago

Every month it occurs to me that men are distracted by sex all the time.

l feel sorry for men and their distracting hormones

COMMENT

Major delays after man killed in crash on Western Ring Road

13 mins ago

Brunswick killing: Missing car belonging to park victim found

Is Domino's set to shrink its pizzas to save costs?

Man attacked at Brunswick club 'because of hairstyle'

Indonesia turns back Australian child sex offenders

Tyrone Vickery in the kitchen at his restaurant.

Vickery to take legal action against restaurant partner over '$150,000 debt'

Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park, Scott Caan, Alex O'Loughlin of the CBS series HAWAII FIVE-0. Photo: Art Streiber/CBS ? 2010 ...

TV stars quit after being paid less than white co-stars

What is it like sharing a house later in life?

The growing number of seniors who live in share houses

Happiness.

It's an age old question: Can money buy happiness?

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If men pay for sex, why can't women?

If men pay for sex, why can't women?

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Hanson's troublesome drone flight

Myer has been forced to edit ads featuring Katy Perry in which she encouraged her pet dog to "chase some koalas".

Myer forced to edit 'cruel' Katy Perry tour ad after backlash

Rafael Nadal easily progressed to the third round.

Sign of the times: Nadal's bizarre autograph request

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How to take care of your skin on a long haul flight

Red Hot Chili Peppers in wooden bowl on dark wooden background

Can certain foods really burn fat?

Police are hunting for this man after he repeatedly exposed himself in front of young children on a tram in St Kilda.

Hunt for pot-bellied man who flashed on tram in front of children

Hundreds evacuated after fire breaks out at Southbank factory

Man blinded in one eye after attack inside Brunswick nightclub

Benjamin Wyatt has been found "safe and well".

British tourist found 'safe and well' and reunited with family

Jake King has been charged with extortion over a debt collection.

Jake King charged with making threats to kill over 'extortion bid'

Breath-testing device

Breath-test plan for MPs dealt final blow

Cit Cat's work on a bollard at Southgate.

Melbourne's safety bollards 'fair game' for street artists: Doyle

The girl was taken to hospital after being struck by the vehicle.

Teenage girl in hospital after car-surfing crash

NSW

One of the guns handed into police from WWII.

WWI and WWII guns handed in during amnesty

WA

Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan at the National Press Club on Wednesday.

ATO online system failure hits at peak tax time

ACT

Commuters walking through the dark into Fortitude Valley train station on Tuesday.

'There's no lights': Commuters enter station in dark

QLD

Sydney 6Jul17; 141344. Petersham, Paul van Reyk with Django one of the household pets Older Sydneysiders are choosing to ...

The Aussies in their 70s and living in share houses

105 Stanhill Drive, Surfers Paradise, will go to auction Sunday July 9 at 10am.

Chinese buyers are back and on a Queensland spending spree

It's hard to believe this is a 729 square-metre private home. The former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Harrowgate is on ...

Take me to church: Is this the best conversion ever?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: A general view of Koomba Park in Wantirna for Domain Neighbourhoods on June 18, 2017 in ...

A suburb to get away from it all, including developers who want in

A beacon-like landmark on a North Bruny Island peninsula, Captain Kelly's Cottage won two award in the recent Tasmanian ...

A new finish: Stunning reno of 1830s building up for major award

North Korea news shows what was said to be North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watching the launch of a Hwasong-14 ICBM.

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North Korea news shows what was said to be North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watching the launch of a Hwasong-14 ICBM.

Why would North Korea's little tyrant lob a missile on Darwin?

Tony Wright

Patrick Johnson has come a long way from his early days as a graduate winemaker in Adelaide.

From winemaker to world's hottest brand

1 hr ago

Employees read a ransomware demand for the payment of $300 worth of bitcoin on company computers infected by the 'Petya' ...

How 'NotPetya' spread and why it may still be a threat

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G20 protestors arrive in Hamburg.

Turnbull flies in to gathering G20 storm over North Korea

James Massola
1 hr ago

Air safety regulator probes Hanson over drone flight

Michael Koziol

Korean missiles pose 'very little risk' to Australia, insists Defence

Adam Gartrell

Turnbull has been at pains to emphasise the government does not want a "so called" backdoor to access devices and ...

Denying the true leader? It's a classic Gospel tale

Sketch
Tony Wright

Acting prime minister Barnaby Joyce signalled his support for sanctions against China in response to North Korea's ...

We have 'sympathy' for US sanctions against China: Joyce

The Great Barrier Reef has avoided being listed by the UN as "in danger".

Great Barrier Reef avoids 'in danger' tag despite mass bleaching

1 hr ago

"The market will determine it and that's the key point," Mr Frydenberg told ABC TV on Sunday.

Abbott is helping to elect Shorten, warns senior minister

February 2011: Yusuf al-Qaradawi speaks to the crowd at Friday prayers in Tahrir Square in Cairo.

91-year-old imam at the heart of Qatar-Saudi dispute

Young protesters are blocked by riot police during a demonstration in downtown Moscow. In many cases, Putin has run ...

Russian MPs move to counter US, but real threat closer to home

ANALYSIS
Helen Womack

United States UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, right, speaks during United Nations Security Council meeting on North Korea's ...

US 'prepared to use force on North Korea'

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Florida in April.

Reality check: Trump tweet on China-North Korea misleading

ANALYSIS
Kirsty Needham

Illustration: Matt Davidson

How to get the most out of Channel Ten

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Illustration: Dionne Gain

There is only one acceptable endgame for North Korea

COMMENT
Michael Pembroke

Tony Abbott speaks at the Centre for Independent Studies in June.

Abbott would hate to hear it, but he could learn from Gillard

COMMENT
Judith Ireland

Coca-Cola Amatil has suffered its second blow in two months, losing a major contract with Domino's to Pepsi/Schweppes.

Coke cops another hit as Domino's chooses Pepsi

Nick Toscano

Sanjeev Gupta, executive chairman of the GFG Alliance.

British billionaire floats hydro hopes for SA

Darren Gray
1 hr ago

Underpayment or non payment of super is likely to become a bigger problem because of the growth in part-time, casual and ...

Locations where workers are ripped-off on super revealed

John Collett

Experts have been calling the end of the property market for years.

No need to fear a housing bubble, says HSBC economist

Emily Cadman

ASX treads water as mining rebound fades

Jens Meyer and Myriam Robin

Will Domino's shrink its pizzas to save costs?

Nick Toscano

Is the car industry ready for a revolution?

COMMENT
James Quinn

'Sorry, no Amex': You may not hear this so much anymore

Clancy Yeates

Patrick Johnson has come a long way from his early days as a graduate winemaker in Adelaide.

Aussie tailor goes from winemaker to the world's hottest brand

Men's Style
1 hr ago

There are specific rules for mobile phone use when cycling.

Using your phone when cycling - without being fined

On Your Bike

Sarah and Seth Gory play with their daughter Waratah and son Tanami in their unit in Collingwood.

'We moved into a small city flat with two kids'

Sarah Gory

Money is the number one thing that couples fight about so lock in good financial habits together from the start.

Hey sneak spender, are you cheating financially on your partner?

Melissa Browne

There's money to be made from our coffee addiction.

Would you pay $5 for cup of coffee?

COMMENT
Tony Featherstone

Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell backs the penalty rate cut.

Small businesses fear being penalty rate hostages

COMMENT
Kate Carnell

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Cavendish begs for 'vile' abuse to stop

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What Abbott could learn from Gillard

Federal Politics

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Australia A boycotts tour of South Africa

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Missile launch: World leaders react

An activist holds a placard denouncing martial law during a rally, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Manila, Philippines. The ...

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South Australian drovers for McLeod's Daughters cover option SMH THE GUIDE / iCON

Which classic Aussie drama might be getting rebooted?

Broede Carmody

Henry V at the Pop-Up Globe in Auckland

Swordfights, litres of blood: the Bard anew

Kerrie O'Brien

Myer has been forced to edit ads featuring Katy Perry in which she encouraged her pet dog to "chase some koalas".

Myer forced to edit 'cruel' Katy Perry tour promo

Rob Moran

Actress Virginia Gay.

Embracing the actor's nomadic life

Debi Enker

Anh Do was left speechless on Wednesday night's episode of Brush with Fame.

Anh Do tears up after hearing Samuel Johnson's life story

Broede Carmody

Albee in 2008. What's most disturbing is Albee's insistence that our most primitive instincts keep asserting themselves ...

Late playwright's demand: 'destroy' my unfinished work

Michael Paulson

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in a first-look image from season seven of <i>Game of Thrones</i>.

Emilia Clarke wants nothing to do with GoT spinoffs

Broede Carmody

Tom revealed he could only wear a G-string underneath his Spiderman costume.

Holland's new Spider-Man is more like a Spider-Boy: review

Paul Byrnes

Brendan Brogan outside Howler, with the site of the proposed apartment block next door.

Howler music venue threatened by development

Carolyn Webb

Cit Cat's work on a bollard at Southgate.

Melbourne's safety bollards 'fair game' for street artists

Hannah Francis

Brian Caraker believes in singing to his chickens.

Chicken People documentary certainly has clucky charm

REVIEW
Jake Wilson

Every month it occurs to me that men are distracted by sex all the time.

l feel sorry for men and their distracting hormones

COMMENT
Kerri Sackville

May 28 - ELSEWHERE Women of Letters - Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Why Islamophobes don't really want Yassmin to go

COMMENT
Randa Abdel-Fattah

The audience applaud Naomi Campbell at the end of the Azzedine Alaia Fashion Show as part of Haute Couture Paris Fashion ...

Naomi Campbell makes a surprise return to the runway

Blac Chyna shared this picture of the family together for US Father's Day last month.

Rob Kardashian targets ex in revenge porn attack

Mary Ward

Hansen and Gretel's neutral tones are perfect to add as staples to your wardrobe.

This week's best bargains, plus where to buy Alexa Chung's new range

Nicole Economos

Susan Fowler described UBER "an organisation in complete, unrelenting chaos," leading to the company taking action.

Sexual harassment is finally backfiring in Silicon Valley

Joe Nocera

A physical or existential issue?

Should euthanasia be available for people with existential suffering?

Zoe Saldana has spoken out about the way mothers in Hollywood are treated.

How Hollywood can actually address its mum problem

Mathilde Dratwa

Adam Liaw's turmeric fish skewers and garlic greens.

Eat your greens: 22 brilliant broccoli recipes

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Hooked on soft drink? Cut back with these healthy fizz alternatives

Butterflied chicken with ricotta, garlic and spice stuffing.

Neil Perry's secret chicken-skin stuffing recipe

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5 annoying character traits you should want your child to possess

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Meet the adorable little girl with Uncombable Hair Syndrome

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The 200 most popular baby names of 2017

We all pack stuff we really don't need on a holiday.

Leave it at home: Ten useless travel items you don't need to pack

Michael Gebicki

A remarkable video has emerged of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner spewing out a thick cloud of vapour as it flies over Russia. ...

Incredible contrail by Boeing 787 – is it part of a global conspiracy?

Oliver Smith

Cruise in shoulder or off-peak season and you can often avoid the single supplement.

Is there a best time to book a flight? The answer may surprise you

Michael Gebicki

Keeping yourself safe on the deep web largely means staying anonymous and not leaving traces behind.

How to safely search the deep web

Pokemon GO hype may have peaked last year, but for many the game goes on.

Loyal fanbase keeping Pokemon GO alive

COMMENT

Employees read a ransomware demand for the payment of $300 worth of bitcoin on company computers infected by the 'Petya' ...

Experts find how NotPetya spread, say ransom was a smokescreen

No more tape measures ...

Is a laser measure better than good old tape?

No more lottery wins. These days scammers demand little and often.

Phishing scams still tricking thousands

Porsche has pushed the 911 Turbo to new levels.

How Porsche plans to steal customers away from Ferrari

David McCowen

The Ford Mustang received a two-star crash test rating.

Mustang upgraded to three-star crash rating

Andrew MacLean

Mitsubishi Triton and Ford Ranger are set to race in the new SuperUtes competition.

Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton SuperUtes unveiled

Stephen Ottley

2017 Land Rover Discovery.

Land Rover wants a luxury ute

Andrew Chesterton

2017 Volkswagen Golf 7.5 Alltrack.

New Volkswagen Golf Alltrack reviewed

Drive Staff

Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo ACTIVITY, 220 CDI, Exterieur, Aufstelldach, indiumgrau metallic ; Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo ...

Mercedes-Benz's new campervan tested

Stephen Ottley

Robert Murphy

Veteran Murphy out again with hamstring injury

Daniel Cherny
59 mins ago

Melbourne's Tomas Bugg strikes Callum Mills.

AFL ponders 'raising the stakes' for punchers

Ronny Lerner

Ali Fahour has parted ways with the AFL after his punch on an unsuspecting opponent on the weekend.

Fahour resigns from AFL, will never work there again

Ronny Lerner

Josh Thomas

Magpie Thomas has greater perspective after drugs ban

Jon Pierik

Tyrone Vickery in the kitchen at his restaurant.

Vickery prepares legal action against business partner

Tom Cowie, Cameron Houston, Nino Bucci

Jake Stringer (left) and Jason Johannisen need to knuckle down if they are to return to a much happier place.

Carey: Hard work the key to Johannisen and Stringer rediscovering best form

Wayne Carey

Time out: Western Bulldogs ruckman Tom Boyd is taking a break from the game due to depression.

Lucrative contract weighs heavily on No.1 draft pick Boyd

Michael Lynch

Staying put: Steven May has re-signed.

Suns skipper not bothered by speculation as he re-signs

Daniel Cherny

Embarrassing blow: FFA Chairman Steven Lowy.

FIFA tells FFA: Get your house in order or we will do it for you

Michael Lynch
1 hr ago

Hanging tough: Richie Porte sticks like glue to new race leader Chris Froome.

Richie Porte's Tour diary: I made a mistake not to follow Aru

Richie Porte

Not touring: Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head at Australia A training in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Australia A tour of South Africa called off

UPDATED
Andrew Wu

Rafael Nadal easily progressed to the third round.

Nadal asked to sign a prosthetic leg. Well, he said yes

Arina Rodionova was the only Australian to win a first round singles match.

Last Aussie Wimbledon hope caught up in AFL scandal

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