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Jeff Kennett has attacked Malcolm Turnbull for engaging in domestic politics while overseas.

'Failed leader': Kennett slams Turnbull's speech

34 mins ago

Problem gambler Laurie Brown.

Problem gambler says MLA's horses loss can't compare to addiction

Katie Burgess

A bad night's sleep could be doing you more damage.

Researchers find Alzheimer's link to a poor night's sleep

Winner all over again: Jeff Horn of Australia celebrates after defeating Manny Pacquiao last week.

Re-score confirms winner in Horn v Pacquiao fight

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Mr Turnbull became emotional as he spoke about meeting police officers who had attempted to save Australian victim Sara ...

Emotional PM 'nearly burst into tears' during visit to Downing Street

Federal Court judge Steven Rares said barristers could perform some legal work more efficiently and cost-effectively ...

Lawyers to expand public servants' class action

'Crunch time': Big dry looms for region's farmers

Libs boss slams Abbott vision: 'Not going to happen'

Shot within 32 seconds: Footage shows police open fire at nightclub

American soldier arrested on terrorism charges in Hawaii

Ex-NRL player 'caught on video giving cocaine to former teammate'

A grandma featured on the "Banned Grandmas" Instagram account.

The 'Banned Grandmas' missing family moments under Trump's travel ban

29 mins ago

A temporary fence was installed at Parliament House in June.

Parliament House's new security measures include 'thermal fence'

Rafael Nadal was knocked out of Wimbledon by Gilles Muller.

Epic fifth set tie-break ends in Wimbledon heartbreak for Nadal

Residential housing blocks stand near the waterside beyond a Swedish national flag in the Soeder Maelarstrand area of ...

Australia among top five countries in which to be an immigrant

1 hr ago

Journalist Chris Uhlmann's scathing assessment of Donald Trump's presidency has been viewed more than 1.7 million times.

'I stand by it': Journalist on Trump takedown that went viral

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Richie Porte remembers entire horror crash

The 'Babies Day Out' event at Belconnens Bg Splash posted on facebook bought record numbers to the swimming pool. ...

The scary chemical reaction that happens when you wee in the pool

The vertical 'green wall' garden in Terminal 3 at Changi Airport.

What it's like to spend 24 hours at the world's best airport

How police posing as 'Jessica' caught online ...

11:37AM

Bitcoin poised for 'civil war'

11:25AM

Bomber Begley primed for big-time debut against ...

11:25AM

Gambling minister Gordon Ramsay with Chief Minister Andrew Barr: Both men are refusing to meet with the clubs industry ...

'Vindictive retaliatory shot in the dark': Clubs ACT rift deepens

'Sure, you're reading them right?' Canberra Lotto ticket pays off

Canberra dance school founder Bryan Lawrence dies

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'Miracle he survived': Canberra teen jailed for drunken crash

The fracas broke out after tensions overflowed at a first grade futsal match played at the ANU.

Futsal player's eye socket broken in ANU match brawl

DJ GoGo, three-year-old Indigo Reeve, will perform at the Canberra Theatre.

'Her attention span is short': Meet Canberra's 3-year-old DJ

47 mins ago

Christopher Anderson,appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to a charge of using a ...

Brother of ActewAGL fraud accused threatened to kill workmate

Brayden Dillon, 15, was shot in the head as he slept at his family home in Glenfield in Sydney's south-west on April 14, ...

Man charged with murder of teenager Brayden Dillon

NSW

Police have charged a Mackay man with money laundering as part of an investigation into an overseas computer scam.

Senior 'sent $1m overseas' in computer scam

QLD

The fracas broke out after tensions overflowed at a first grade futsal match played at the ANU.

Futsal player's eye socket broken in ANU match brawl

First Class Constable Katie Roberts scans parcels through the new x-ray truck.

New police 'meth x-ray truck' to search vehicles

WA

'Human Ken Doll' and social media personality Justin Jedlica.

Who let the 'Human Ken Doll' into the budget night party?

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

Pesticides authority seeks a permanent office in Armidale

MPs' expenses went under the microscope after former speaker Bronwyn Bishop was embroiled in a scandal in 2015.

'Outdated' MPs expenses system to get overhaul

Jeff Kennett has attacked Malcolm Turnbull for engaging in domestic politics while overseas.

'Failed leader': Kennett slams PM's 'appalling lack of judgment'

Matthew Knott
35 mins ago

Turnbull's swipe at critics on right: 'We were never conservatives'

James Massola

Turnbull drops new hint about security agency shake-up

James Massola

Corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald, QC

Majority of federal MPs shun new ethics standards

EXCLUSIVE

Liberal senator Dean Smith is preparing a private member's bill to legislate same-sex marriage.

'Plan B': Liberal MPs may cross floor on same-sex marriage

New Liberal Party president Nick Greiner says governments must be in the "sensible centre".

'Never going to happen': Liberal boss attacks Abbott

Ian Bell defends on Day two, Australia vs England in the fifth test ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. ...

'Settle it': Turnbull and May weigh in on Ashes strike

Donald Trump Jnr on the campaign trail for his father in 2016.

Trump Jr 'happy' to work with Senate on Russia probe

Iraq's prime minister Haider al-Abadi raises the national flag as he addresses forces on the edge of Mosul's Old City.

Iraqi PM formally declares victory over IS in Mosul

Anne Marie Morris

Theresa May suspends Tory MP for use of N-word

Ivanka Trump listens during the Women's Entrepreneurship Finance event at the G20 Summit.

Trump defends daughter Ivanka's seat at G20

Ms Michaels, who introduced the honorific Ms into common parlance

The Ms word: Why we all owe Sheila Michaels thanks

COMMENT
Jenna Price

Illustration: Ron Tandberg.

The best of Fairfax cartoons July 11

Children playing footy during the closing ceremony in the Mutitjulu community of the First Nations National Convention ...

Recognition of our First Peoples is now closer than ever

COMMENT
Mark Leibler

Governor Philip Lowe first appeared to invoke the third objective when fronting a parliamentary panel just four days ...

WWII legislation gives RBA 'lots of wiggle room' with rates call

35 mins ago

Standoff between bulls and bears this week.

Markets Live: Blue chips rebound

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Jens Meyer
11 mins ago

Violetta and Antonio Esposito holidaying on their yacht on the Gold Coast.

Caveats placed on dairy boss's $10m mansion

Nino Bucci

The energy and utilities sector had the highest level of disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions, ACSI said.

'Disappointing': Third of big companies silent on climate risks

Clancy Yeates

'Best outcome': Slater and Gordon investors receive just $36.5m

UPDATED
Sarah Danckert
41 mins ago

'People are auctioning off their children' on Airtasker

Cara Waters

Ten owes millions to makers of MasterChef, Neighbours

Lucy Battersby

'Deliberate': Australian giant accused of copycat patent

Sarah Danckert

Capital Executive Apartment Hotel.

Modest Northbourne hotel to undergo mega transformation

Hope Island, Maine, could be yours for $10.44 million.

Empty island town – with roads, church and tavern – for $10.4m

34 mins ago

Maxime Veron pictured with a Google Nest security camera, which is new to Australia.

Google's talking smoke alarms, security cams arrive in Australia

The problem with assuming older Australians are home owners is that not everyone is - or can be.

Government's ageing strategy just assumes everyone owns a home

COMMENT

Sarah Baar and Richard Pratt are house sitting in Canberra.

How these Canberra first home buyers are avoiding rent or bills

Long distance running can be an addictive sport, but it can also do some serious long term damage.

Long distance running is doing long term damage to your health

The Long Run

Aussie designer Marc Newson reinvents a classic drop.

Australian design legend Marc Newson reinvents a classic drop

Fine Drinks

Frustrated millennials can get a taste of the sharemarket.

Sharemarket investing for the smashed avocado generation

Jessica Irvine

Damian Worsdell is a 22-year-old customer service officer who saves $100 a week to invest in exchange-traded funds.

Damian's $100-a-week 'play money' habit

Carol Saffer
1 hr ago

Safety concerns have been raised over babysitting posts on Airtasker.

'People are auctioning off their children': Airtasker safety concerns

Cara Waters

There's good news on tax for small business owners.

Real tax benefits for small business owners

COMMENT
Max Newnham

baby.sm

Baby Charlie Gard's parents welcome new hearing

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Islamophobia alive and well in Australia

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Iraqis rejoice victory over Islamic State

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White House defends Trump jnr

Nyereka Maliyah 20yrs with her baby Dictor Geng 1yrs who is ill and being treated at the CARE Stabalization point at ...

'We have become the most vulnerable people on Earth'

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Gather the congregation for the brand new season of Preacher - now streaming only on Stan.

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

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast host, Robbie Buck.

ABC Radio's Robbie Buck takes the battle to Alan Jones

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

Tom Elliot can no longer boast the most listened to drive show in Melbourne.

3AW sheds listeners in latest radio ratings

Broede Carmody
1 hr ago

Larry David is bringing back Curb Your Enthusiasm after a six year hiatus.

Larry's back: Curb Your Enthusiasm gets series return

Michael Idato

Ben Ungermann was almost eliminated in a dramatic flourish to MasterChef.

Finally some drama as a MasterChef favourite cracks it

COMMENT
Aja Styles

Daniel Craig is set to return as James Bond, slashed wrists and all.

What a turn-around: Daniel Craig set to return as James Bond

Rob Moran

2017 House Rules winners Aaron and Daniella Winter, with their two children Jaxon and Brooklyn.

What Aaron and Daniella had to go through to win House Rules

Broede Carmody

Brodie Pawson faces one of the challenges on Australian Ninja Warrior.

How the parkour twins dominated Ninja Warrior's debut

Broede Carmody

Remembering her power: Zoe Kazan.

'So much sexual harassment on sets', says Zoe Kazan

Rob Moran

The Verbatim Project: from left,Kate Sherren, Quinten Van Rooy, Jack Hubner, Merilyn Jenkins, Jean Bennett, David Turbayne.

Young and old explore what it means to be human

Raiders Captain Jarrod Croker looking happy and relaxed after his engagement in Singapore.

'Jarrod's the bridezilla': future Mrs Croker talks wedding

The Bay City Rollers were the "tartan teen sensations" from Edinburgh.

Before One Direction, there were the Bay City Rollers

A grandma featured on the "Banned Grandmas" Instagram account.

'Banned Grandmas' is the saddest account on Instagram

Mary Ward
29 mins ago

There are endless stories about ex boyfriends making contact, months, and sometimes years, down the track.

The dating phenomena familiar to newly single women

Kerri Sackville

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 04: Kristen Stewart attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 show as part of Haute ...

In service of journalism I tried the top 'miracle' face creams

Natalie Reilly

Yvette Du Bourdieu struggled before she found a welcoming community.

What no one tells new mums and dads about parenthood

Sarah Berry

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian in 2016. Chyna was granted a restraining order against Kardashian on Monday.

'Devastated' Blac Chyna granted restraining order

Elahe Izadi

Pope Francis has issued another reminder to his bishops that gluten-free is not an option for Holy Communion.

Catholic Church confirms its opposition to going gluten free

Jenna Clarke

Zendaya Coleman is channelling both Barbie and a Bond Villain in this drama of a Ralph & Russo dress, and we love it. ...

Zendaya's Spiderman press tour dresses are superhero-worthy

Flexibility is working mother's Achilles heel.

When the gender pay gap is seen as a legitimate business model

COMMENT
Kasey Edwards

Chifley's Bar and Grill at Hotel Kurrajong. The asparagus risotto with truffle is a bright flavourful dish. Photo: Dion ...

The $1500/kg ingredient you have to buy in the next eight weeks

Are you buying a lie?

Think you're buying ethical meat? Look closer at the label

1 hr ago

Lolo and Lola's atsara, with pickled papaya and vegetables

Shipping container to restaurant: Lolo and Lola opens in Watson

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Why I won't let my son accept his perfect attendance award

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Mum arrested after leaving son alone in Lego store

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'He said what?': partners' worst pregnancy clangers

Far less can go wrong when family members sit together on a long flight – so why are airlines courting disaster?

Why airlines split up groups on planes, even when you reserve seats

Tracey Spicer

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Don't go there: Five destinations you shouldn't bother visiting

Ben Groundwater
9 mins ago

Air India will only be serving vegetarian food on domestic flights.

Airline's switch to vegetarian-only food causes anger

NIDA NAJAR
15 mins ago

There is also a NestCam for outdoors.

Nest snubs Aussie retailers to sell online

The Martian.

Mars may not be potato-growing utopia after all

Scott Moffat with his son during the renovation.

NBN fault left Scott without phone, internet for four months

Australian broadcasters face an uphill battle to win over viewers, with live sport still a major drawcard.

Broadcast TV continues to bleed viewers

COMMENT

Eugene Kaspersky, chairman and CEO of Kaspersky Lab.

Kaspersky backs Google, Apple's privacy stance

Volvo

Volvo SUV more powerful than Macan Turbo

David McCowen

2017 Nissan Qashqai N-Sport Edition.

Nissan cuts price of base Qashqai SUV

Dom Tripolone

2017 Ram 2500 Code Black edition.

New Ram 2500 special edition revealed

Dom Tripolone

2006 Mazda3.

What first car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

2018 Tesla Model 3.

Tesla reveal production-ready Model 3

Drive Staff

2016 Fiat 500

What is the best Fiat 500 model?

Stephen Ottley

Winner all over again: Jeff Horn of Australia celebrates after defeating Manny Pacquiao last week.

Seven rounds to five: re-score gives bout to Horn

UPDATED
1 hr ago

Elliott Whitehead is ready for crunch time.

Raiders are ready for 'do or die' NRL finals run

Rafael Nadal was knocked out of Wimbledon by Gilles Muller.

Nadal out of Wimbledon after epic fifth set tie-break

Kyle Godwin is done for the season.

Brumbies' Super Rugby title hopes dealt a huge blow

Old mate: Cameron Smith says winning State of Origin after losing great players like Johnathan Thurston would rate as ...

Smith: Winning without cast of champions would 'top it all'

Great debate: Some will argue Father Time and Lady Luck played a part, but perhaps it's no coincidence NSW haven't ...

Hayne the equal of Johns and Daley, but a NSW great?

Australian cricketers Trent Copeland, Peter Nevill, Nic Maddinson and Kurtis Patterson arrive at a players' union ...

Mystery backers pour millions into players' hardship fund

Richie Porte.

With Richie Porte gone, the Tour is set to change

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