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Police Chief Janee Harteau has resigned following the death of Justine Damond.

US police chief quits over Justine Damond's death

BREAKING
44 mins ago

A teenage boy protects a baby as he runs to safety after fleeing Islamic State during the offensive to retake West ...

They clapped when IS invaded their city. Then the killings began

MULTIMEDIA

Press secretary Sean Spicer isn't spending as much time in front of the cameras as observers have come to expect of the ...

War in the White House as Sean Spicer resigns

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Dr Guy Debelle, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia speaks at day two of the AFR- ...

'Don't read into it': RBA pours cold water on rate rise speculation

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Attorney-General George Brandis expect us to trust them with the keys to our digital ...

Turnbull merely wants to keep his job, Abbott wants him destroyed

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

As housing becomes increasingly unaffordable, subsequent generations of older Australians will reach retirement without ...

$15 to change a lightbulb: Aveo's aged care comes at high price

Adele Ferguson

Plan hatched for selective primary schools in NSW

Millions spent preparing for wave of sexual assault reports

EXCLUSIVE

'Never thought I'd speak on behalf of white woman killed by police'

Australian cricket crisis deepens as latest pay talks collapse

EXCLUSIVE

Problem with Trump giving himself pardon over Mueller findings

ANALYSIS

Former Wallaby player and CEO of Guardian Youth Care a children's charity, Glen Ella at his home in Matraville.

Ex-Wallaby's children's charity accused of misappropriating $20m

EXCLUSIVE
Patrick Begley

A new portrait of Prince George has been released for his fourth birthday.

Prince George shines in new portrait for fourth birthday

1 hr ago

Greg Norman taking a bath after a two-day horse ride, 11,850-feet above sea level in the Colorado Flat Top Wilderness.

Abs-normal behaviour for tall poppy Greg Norman

Peter FitzSimons

Rio lessons: Cameron McEvoy knows sport can't always be solved like a maths riddle.

Cameron McEvoy, the scientist, learning how to keep the faith

59 mins ago

502/180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

Ginia Rinehart splurges millions on Bondi Beach penthouse

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Sharks mark Lewis milestone with gritty victory

21 July 2017. Super Rugby Quarter Final. ACT Brumbies v Wellington Hurricanes at Canberra Stadium. Brumbies flankers ...

Hurricanes end Brumbies season of hope in Lealiifano's comeback

Festival goers arrive in Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass 2017 on Friday.

Eat your heart out Coachella: Splendour takes centre stage

Justin Bieber performing on a stage during his world tour concert in Beijing in 2013.

Naughty Bieber banned from touring China due to 'bad behaviour'

I tried not to act my age and was painfully brought to heel

I tried not to act my age and was painfully brought to heel

A man in his 50s died after a crash in Cabramatta last week.

Recalled faulty airbag blamed for death of Sydney driver

Leaked documents reveal new Victoria Road bus plan

'Callous' killer jailed for murder of Sydney bodybuilder

Plans developed inside Transport for NSW into a tram line down Parramatta Road

Plan for $2.7m light rail line through Sydney's inner west axed

EXCLUSIVE

The jacaranda tree at Sydney University collapsed nine months ago.

Sydney University gets its jacaranda tree back

Schools have been asked to screen a documentary accusing the psychiatric profession of lying.

'Don't bring kids into it': Scientologists target schools

Daniel Joshua Ward pleaded guilty to seven offences in the WA District Court on Thursday.

Aliens out to 'get' accused toddler killer, court hears

An Australian Army soldier has been arrested charged with producing and sharing child porn.

Australian solider charged with producing and sharing child porn

VIC

Marine life under threat: A sea turtle with a plastic bag on its nose.

Draft marine park plans point to reduced protections

Elijah Doughty died after being hit by a ute.

Driver who ran over and killed Elijah Doughty cleared of manslaughter

WA

Tim Worner and Amber Harrison were at the centre of an ugly court battle.

Jail rogue blogger in Amber Harrison case, court urged

11 Robina Crescent, Dubbo NSW 2830.

'There's nothing you can't do here': Why Dubbo is on the rise

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: New owners Eulalie and Shamus Moore with old owner 82-year-old Vittorio Bianchi at the ...

Resurrection at the Cross: Iconic cafe to be reopened

80 Douglas Street, St Ives.

Happy days: How to turn your home into a Zen zone

Controversial former lawyer Sevag Chalabian has been linked to the $13 million purchase of the Woollahra trophy home.

Controversial lawyer opts out of mystery $13m deal

The Bay Village arcade in Sydney's Double Bay has sold for about $45 million.

The buyer who spent $100m on property in one Sydney street

Those jokey Facebook quizzes feed a giant global industry devoted to sussing out how we think - and directing the ...

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Those jokey Facebook quizzes feed a giant global industry devoted to sussing out how we think - and directing the ...

What that Facebook quiz is doing to your privacy

Good Weekend
Stephanie Wood

Shoemaker Christian Louboutin, surrounded by dancers Hippy Bang Bang (left) and Lolita Kiss-Curl around a lips-shaped ...

How Christian Louboutin went from shoes to showgirls

Richard Jinman

Travelling with friends can bring joy and pain.

The pros and cons of travelling with your friends

Sue Williams

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ASIO Director-General of Security Duncan Lewis and Attorney-General Senator George Brandis in May.

Intelligence watchdog 'needs to triple staff' to keep eye on spies

David Wroe

After 31 years, this enduring judicial scandal will be reignited

Kate McClymont

Labor preparing to announce major new tax policy

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten flagged more redistributive policies at the Melbourne Institute outlook conference on Friday.

Bill Shorten's equality pitch: the economy's not working for all

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny
1 hr ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Greens leader Richard Di Natale on June 26, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by ...

Richard Di Natale's month from hell: where to now for the Greens?

Judith Ireland

The US will remain dominant. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the Melbourne Institute outlook conference on Friday.

Bishop denies US is becoming isolationist and weak under Trump

Peter Martin

Jordon Steele-John will make history as Australia's youngest ever senator.

'I want the job': Youngest ever senator will replace Scott Ludlam

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell

Young people campaign ahead of East Timor's parliamentary election.

Timorese vote with 'gas shadow' over their future

Lindsay Murdoch

Sarah Kuhnen, a neighbour of Justine Damond, addresses the crowd at Beard's Plaisance Park, Minneapolis, near the scene ...

'Who do I call?': Marchers united in fear over policing

Paul McGeough

THe shallow quake hit off the coast of Turkey on Friday morning.

Powerful earthquake kills two on Greek island of Kos

UPDATED

Boat belonging to the Defend Europe group.

Stop-the-boats activists 'not neo-Nazis any more'

Nick Miller

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Turnbull twists and turns but the executioner is near

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Illustration: Simon Bosch

Under Peter Dutton's omniscient eye

COMMENT
Elizabeth Farrelly

Gary Linnell and his wife Maria in Las Vegas.

We gambled on a wedding in Las Vegas, and it paid off

COMMENT
Garry Linnell

Illustration: Simon Bosch

'Sold a lemon': Aveo's aged care comes at a high price

Adele Ferguson

Whether manual or cognitive, routine tasks are easier to automate than non-routine ones.

Humans still matter despite the rise of the 'gig economy'

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Mike Baird, former NSW premier and now senior NAB executive, says infrastructure is a priority area for the bank.

Hot desking, selfies, 'asset recycling': Baird's new NAB life

Clancy Yeates

Many retirees don't know what they are signing until it is too late.

Calls for action on retirement villages grow louder

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Reserve Bank deputy puts brakes on rate hike speculation

Eryk Bagshaw

'Don't tell us how to spend our money' - owners blast Fortescue

Mathew Dunckley

Myer's in trouble - better call Sol

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Selling CommInsure could make sense for CBA: analysts

Clancy Yeates

It doesn't take much to be a better man, but you can always improve.

12 essential life skills every man needs to have

Self Improvement

Iconic denim brand strikes a chord with Aussie rockers

Men's Style

If you're claiming interest on an investment loan for a tax deduction, you need to keep it 100 per cent separate from ...

Investors falling foul of rules on tax-deductible interest

Noel Whittaker

Australians overseas will be hit with a fine when they get home if they don't declare worldwide income for HECS-HELP ...

The $3600 HECS fine aimed at Aussies overseas

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Mark Zuckerberg's relationship with Priscilla Chan is a bonus according to new research.

A secret ingredient for entrepreneurial success

James Adonis

Dr Jana Matthews says small businesses need to be bold and aim for international markets.

Four ways to bite bullet and go global

COMMENT
Jana Matthews

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Sean Spicer out as White House Press Secretary

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Beached 'whale' found in central Paris

1 hr ago

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Sharks mark Lewis milestone with gritty victory

1 hr ago

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Tour de France 2017: Matthews poised to wear green to Paris

1 hr ago

Miss Hedda Banco models swimwear at Tamarama Beach in Sydney's east on 6 June 1956. SMH NEWS Picture by HUGH ROSS Winter ...

Rewind - The model

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

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

New approaches for retaining millennial staff

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How to create a better customer checkout experience

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

Advertiser Content

Singer and writer Angie Hart at lunch at Hutong Dumpling Bar, Melbourne.

The darkness behind Frente singer's Kelly Street smile

Karl Quinn

Sydney Festival show SHIT,written by?Patricia Cornelius. Cast includes Peta Brady (Sam), Nicci Wilks (Billy)?and Sarah ...

The play so rude audiences dare not speak its name

Elissa Blake

Poster for the film A Ghost Story. (Photo sourced from web)

Casey Affleck in a sheet? Bizarre ghost tale becomes break-out hit

Stephanie Bunbury

Shoemaker Christian Louboutin, surrounded by dancers Hippy Bang Bang (left) and Lolita Kiss-Curl around a lips-shaped ...

How Christian Louboutin went from shoes to showgirls

Richard Jinman

Eddie McGuire is returning to The Footy Show, Craig Hutchison is leaving.

Footy Show crisis: Eddie's back and letting 'Sam off the leash'

UPDATED
1 hr ago

Stefanie Martini as Jane Tennison, the character made famous by Helen Mirren, in Prime Suspect 1973.

Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect gets a worthy origin story

Karl Quinn

A new project from the Game of Thrones creators has triggered an online uproar.

Game of Thrones creators criticised over slavery drama

Sopan Deb

The former Bachelorette star will make her debut on Home and Away later this year.

Sam Frost hits back at Home and Away critics

Rob Moran

Alana, Danielle and Este Haim are touring Australia including a set at Splendour in the Grass.

Review: Learning lessons from the sisters Haim

George Palathingal

Enjoy the ride: Queens of the Stone Age

Queens have what it takes to be rock 'n' roll royalty

George Palathingal

Rob Younger says the band had their share of rejection: "We used to get slung out of a lot of places."

How Birdman soared and then crashed - all without compromise

Paul Byrnes

Festival goers arrive in Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass 2017 on Friday.

How brands upstage the main stage at Splendour

Jenna Clarke

Your gym equipment may not be as clean as you think.

How clean is your gym?

Jo Hartley

Gwendoline Christie is the most elegant of white walkers this week in both a sassy oversized Bella Freud suit and an ...

Gwendoline Christie's GoT tour wardrobe is inspo for tall women

28 mins ago

"I'm very proud of what I do now that I've been here and see what great work we do and how we help women."

Later-term abortions: Stigma versus reality

Amelia Paxman

A few natural ways to leave your home smelling sweet.

The case for not having a 'signature scent'

Stephanie Darling

A bride models a tp creation.

These incredible wedding dresses are made from toilet paper

Annie Brown

Luke Montagu, Earl of Sandwich and his wife Julie.

The future Countess of Sandwich is selling gluten-free wraps

Andrew Hornery
5 mins ago

Your biological clock doesn't just affect your romantic prospects, it can also cause trouble for your career.

Men: What to do about your ticking biological clock

SATIRE
Sarah-Jane Collins

LIttle Mariana Sifrit died on Tuesday after contracting viral meningitis.

'Don't let people kiss your baby': grieving mum's plea

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The genius hack to stop your kids interrupting

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Why preschoolers should play with fire and powertools

Jill Dupleix's buttermilk waffles with maple-bacon butter.

We're making waffles! How to make four different batters

South Australian favourite: Apple and custard tart.

Apple and custard tart recipe: the pie of your winter dreams

Adam Liaw

Rhubarb and lavender cream tart by Jeremy and Jane Strode.

Best recipes from the late chef Jeremy Strode

Portrait of young woman with hands on her head looking at the camera. Studio shot, grey background.

The surprising drink order that annoys flight attendants the most

Soo Kim

Hong Kong's Symphony of Light.

The world's 12 greatest experiences to do after dark

Brian Johnston

The Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia.

Traveller quiz: What was the original name of the 12 Apostles?

Quiz
Mal Chenu

Before you jump on a plane, it pats to check out your international roaming options.

New Telstra roaming deals a mixed bag

COMMENT

Through the Wi-Fi chip, a hacker may be able to assume control of your device's processor.

Update your Apple devices. Right now.

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Google Home Australian review: does your house need one?

Pokemon

Pokemon GO less annoying after update

Kotaku

AlphaBay was a dark web site for drugs, weapons and other contraband.

Dark web marketplaces shut down

Small car comparison: New Volkswagen Golf v Hyundai i30 v Honda Civic v Subaru Impreza.

What is the best small car?

Stephen Ottley

Police say a man driving a Honda CR-V died as a result of a faulty airbag.

Police blame faulty airbag for Sydney man's death

David McCowen

Holden has revealed its new Commodore VXR, a successor to home-grown models.

How Holden's future is shaping up

David McCowen

Kia

2018 Facelifted Kia Sorento SUV revealed

David McCowen

2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class.

Riding in the new Mercedes ute

Drive Staff

2018 Mercedes-Benz S 400 d 4MATIC

The car that can read the road... and the driver

Andrew MacLean

White Knights: Newcastle director Paul Harragon with Wests Group CEO Phil Gardner at the club's HQ.

Wests Group set to buy Knights from NRL - if members agree

Robert Dillon

Best of enemies: Mack Horton defeats Sun Yang in the 400-metre freestyle final in Rio.

'War on water II' kicks off as Horton takes swipe at Sun

Laine Clark
1 hr ago

Team Sunweb rider Michael Matthews before Friday's stage 19 from Embrun to Salon-de-Provence.

Michael Matthews secures green jersey en route to Paris

Rupert Guinness

Rio lessons: Cameron McEvoy knows sport can't always be solved like a maths riddle.

McEvoy, the scientist, tries to learn how to keep the faith

Phil Lutton
59 mins ago

21 July 2017. Super Rugby Quarter Final. ACT Brumbies v Wellington Hurricanes at Canberra Stadium. Brumbies flankers ...

Hurricanes end Brumbies season in Lealiifano's comeback

Chris Dutton

Ball hitting cricket stumps on, bails flying, close up (generic) squiz

Australian cricket in crisis as pay talks break down

EXCLUSIVE
Jon Pierik

Greg Norman taking a bath after a two-day horse ride, 11,850-feet above sea level in the Colorado Flat Top Wilderness.

Abs-normal behaviour for tall poppy Norman

Peter FitzSimons

Jason Day at the British Open at Royal Birkdale.

Scott and Day come unstuck at British Open

Under pressure: But Laurie Daley is the right man for the job, says Craig Bellamy.

Blues set to take major step after Origin debacle

Adam Pengilly

Happy 300th: Luke Lewis celebrated the milestone in style.

Sharks back in winners' circle after beating Bunnies

Andrew Parkinson

cap

Roosters pair bounce back from Origin blues

Chris Barrett

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