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Tony Abbott has pinned support for his motions on Liberal Party reform as key to keeping the party organisation united ...

Abbott's Lib reform motion passes after voting site crashes

Sean Nicholls
4 mins ago

A fireball explodes in the air above the shattered streets of west Mosul on July 3.

How close IS came to find ingredients to make a 'dirty bomb'

1 hr ago

A call for bipartisanship: Bill Shorten wants Malcolm Turnbull to get on board with his idea.

PM backs Shorten's plan to remake Australia's electoral system

1 hr ago

Newcastle businessman Lemuel Page.

Groom paid friend $85k for engagement ring before getting bad news

A witness in the shooting of Justine Damond has come forward.

Mystery cyclist seen filming after shooting comes forward

Both of the fisherman were suffering from hypothermia after spending almost five hours in freezing water.

Fisherman dives under boat in freezing water to find rescue beacon

How police use new power to stop gangsters from killing each other

Ava Benny-Morrison

Found: Part of 'missing' Venezuelan volleyball team arrives in Canberra

1 hr ago

Cricketers propose 'peace plan' to end pay impasse

Jon Pierik
1 hr ago

Deal of all time: The forgotten island swapped for Manhattan

Jewel Topsfield

Trump boasts he can pardon anyone, maybe even himself

Jackson Williams, 17, was killed a year ago in a car crash.

'Go fast, go fast': The split-second decision that cost Jackson his life

INVESTIGATION

On the move: Jason Nightingale tries to step through the defence.

Dragons attempt to stop skid against Manly

Live
34 mins ago

Erin Molan fell off her chair, swore and spilled water on herself during the 6pm bulletin.

Erin Molan falls off chair and swears during Nine News bulletin

Prince William and his brother Prince Harry arrive for the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews in May.

'We won't be doing this again': Princes speak out about mother

Powderfinger played an impromptu reunion set at Splendour in the Grass.

Surprise Powderfinger reunion electrifies crowd at Splendour

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Froome set to clinch fourth title

Offred (Elisabeth Moss) in "The Handmaid's Tale", a dystopian world in which fertile women are enslaved as child breeders.

Wendy Squires

A Handmaid's Tale isn't science fiction, it's a warning

Knockout blow: Sia Soliola takes out Billy Slater, ending the Storm star's evening.

Ref boss admits Soliola should have been sent off for brutal Slater hit

John Heard was best known for his role in Home Alone.

'Home Alone' actor, John Heard dies, aged 72

young fitness woman runner running at sunrise seaside

How to plan a winter fitness regime that you'll actually keep

Happy school girl drawing on paper in the classroom and listening to her teacher generic, primary school, education, ...

Buying their way in: selective schools test set to be overhauled

Pallavi Singhal

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

EXCLUSIVE

NSW mother convicted, fined after her children fail to attend school

A large southerly swell pounds South Curl Curl rock pool on Saturday.

Monster swells, rough surf conditions ahead of mild week

Danielle and Fady Taiba.

One-punch victim sues Sydney bar and security company

Truck accident leaves person dead in Merrylands.

One dead, two injured after truck runs through yards

Layelle Etri, in a Year 6 opportunity class at Blaxcell Street Public School, said she "wasn't really learning much" in ...

Plan hatched for 'selective primary schools' in NSW

Search and Rescue Teams from across the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada are involved in the search for Sophie ...

Sniffer dogs in search for Melbourne woman missing in Canada

VIC
1 hr ago

Not happy: Nick Xenophon wants the Facebook page taken down.

'We don't see the joke': Senator tells students to remove page

ACT
1 hr ago

Childcare has been corporatised and almost forced out of the reach of ordinary people.

Are children a luxury good or a social necessity?

Qantas has banned alcohol, perfumes and other liquids bought at airport duty-free shops in Manila.

Qantas bans duty-free liquids at Manila airport over terror fears: report

Adrian Smith, owner of the last Blockbuster Video in Sydney will be closing down in the coming weeks. A sale will be ...

Sydney's last Blockbuster video store set to close

For Moscow-based architects Meganom, this will be their first project in the West.

The sky is the limit for Manhattan's new 'super slender'

Home loans have reached record highs in recent years.

Average Australian home loan rises to $455,000

Darren Palmer says futuristic apps are revolutionary for our home security.

Darren Palmer reveals secret to renovating your period home

Hannah Tribe, architect and principal of Sydney practice Tribe Studio.

IDEA awards: Why Hannah Tribe is this year's anti-trend judge

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White night: How Damond's death could prevent others

COMMENT
Paul McGeough

The NSW Supreme Court deals with a long list of bail applications every day.

As a 26-year-old hears her fate in court, a man snores loudly

Stephanie Gardiner

"I haven't stopped working over the past two years."

How Sofia Boutella is defying all norms as a creative

Karen Anne Overton

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

Turnbull backs Shorten's call to reform electoral system

Adam Gartrell
1 hr ago

Conservatives split over postal plebiscite on same-sex marriage

Matthew Knott

'Reform is coming': Abbott and Turnbull meet in Sydney

Senator Lionel Murphy having been sworn in as Judge at High Court, Taylor Square, February 14, 1975.

After 31 years, this enduring judicial scandal will be reignited

Kate McClymont

Opposition leader, Bill Shorten, in Sydney. 29th June 2017 Photo: Janie Barrett

Labor preparing to announce major new tax policy

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Generic Image Istock.

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

David Wroe

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

Run, a tiny island in Indonesia. is about three kilometres long and one kilometre wide.

What would you give me for Manhattan? The island history forgot

Jewel Topsfield

Despite frustration with the lack of economic progress, Timorese look set to return the ruling coalition to office.

Fretilin, Gusmao party lead in early Timor vote count

Lindsay Murdoch
1 hr ago

Aahana Kumra plays a woman, in Lipstick Under My Burkha, who has a boyfriend but is being forced to marry a man she ...

Film praised for challenging oppressive Indian rules

Amrit Dhillon

Jean-Eric. Cycling with team Rwanda. Rwanda. June 2017. Photo: Eva de Vries Rwanda.?

'In the next 10 years, the Yellow Jersey will go to an African rider'

Eva de Vries

Imre Salusinszky

From whingeing to tweeting: let the political challenges begin

COMMENT
Imre Salusinszky

Peter FitzSimons.

The sweet sound of silence

COMMENT
Peter FitzSimons

Hundreds of people put on red dresses for Melbourne's Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever in Edinburgh Gardens.

Why pop songs move us: it's not about us

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Will Amazon's earnings justify its lofty valuations?

Crunch time for US tech stocks

Timothy Moore

Apple chief executive Tim Cook.

Ireland seeks custodian for Apple cash as collection nears

Peter Flanagan
1 hr ago

Anthony Scaramucci, seen here with Sarah Huckabee Sanders, has been appointed director of communications for the White House.

Scaramucci brings Wall Street pitchman skills to White House

Zachary R. Mider and Zeke Faux

Illustration: Simon Bosch

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

Adele Ferguson

The high price of vanity in time and money

Georgina Dent

Bumper financial year returns could be as good as it gets

John Collett

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

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

NAB's Baird eyes gains from 'asset recycling'

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

Investors have enjoyed a bumper financial year

Bumper financial year returns could be as good as it gets

John Collett

How do you compare the performances of super funds? Illustration: John Shakespeare

How to judge your superannuation fund's performance

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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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Day bounces back as Grace makes history

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Combrinck saves the day for Lions

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Swans knocking on door of top four

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Chiefs proved too good in South Africa

BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: A festival goer watches Luca Brasi perform during Splendour in the Grass 2017 on July ...

All the sound and colour from Splendour in the Grass 2017

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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

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Powderfinger played an impromptu reunion set at Splendour in the Grass.

Surprise Powderfinger reunion electrifies crowd at Splendour

Rachel Clun

The Bachelor's Matthew "Matty J" Johnson with his mum Ellie Johnson.

The untold story behind The Bachelor's search for love

EXCLUSIVE
Christine Sams

Andy Serkis says performance capture is one of the greatest actors' tools of the 21st century: 'It allows us the ability ...

Hollywood's biggest star you mightn't recognise: Andy Serkis

Craig Mathieson

From last year's Drone Film Festival: Mike Bishop's <i>Into The West</i>.

Extreme skiers to Superman: A festival just for drone films

Garry Maddox

Del Kathryn Barton's 2013 Archibald Prize-winning portrait of Hugo Weaving was gifted to the actor.

The Archibald Prize's 15 minutes of fame

Linda Morris

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

The darkness behind Frente singer's Kelly Street smile

Karl Quinn

The cast of Shit (from left): Peta Brady (Sam), Nicci Wilks (Billy) and Sarah Ward (Bobby).

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

Design wonder, Sydney Opera House, woos visiting members of the World Design Organisation.

Boom town Sydney vies to become world capital of design

Linda Morris

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

When women date younger men, it can raise eyebrows, but when men date younger women, no one blinks.

Are you dating a psychopath?

David Gillespie

Sun follower: Bambi Northwood-Blyth soaks up the sun in Sicily.

Yes, we know you are in Europe

Amy Croffey

Kathy Lette.

The advice I've learned to live by (and dish out)

Kathy Lette

Diana, Princess of Wales wears the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara

Profiting from brand Diana, 20 years on from her death

Andrew Hornery

Happier times: Gabi Grecko after she got engaged to her now estranged husband, Geoffrey Edelsten, in 2014.

Gabi Grecko inspired by Edelsten split and group sex 'incident'

Amy Croffey

Seven-year-old Nicholas Demetriou hasn't got time for gender stereotypes. He chooses clothes that he likes, regardless ...

The kids fashion brands doing away with gender segregation

Cat Rodie

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

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

Carry-on luggage: How much is too much?

Dear smug passengers, don't criticise me for extra hand luggage

Letters

sublime desert settings: Qasr Al Sarab.

In the world's largest sand desert is the world's most beautiful oasis

Steve Meacham

Gleneagles hotel has been given a makeover.

One of Britain's most legendary hotels just became even better

Julietta Jameson

Pork menchi katsu with apple katsu sauce.

Weekly meal planner with pork katsu (Japanese pork schnitty anyone?)

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

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

Banana bread with chai spiced creme fraiche at Three Blue Ducks.

Best ever banana bread recipe from Three Blue Ducks

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

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 02: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) holds a piece of metal schrapnel from a defective Takata airbag ...

1 million drivers put at risk by 'grenade' airbags

David McCowen

2017 Lotus Evora GT430.

Lotus' most powerful car revealed

Dom Tripolone

Seven seat SUV comparison: Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan's Toyota Kluger rival reviewed

Stephen Ottley

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

How Holden's future is shaping up

David McCowen

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

Is the new Volkswagen Golf the best small car?

Stephen Ottley

2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class.

Riding in the new Mercedes ute

Drive Staff

The return: Mitch Moses will face his former team in Wests Tigers for the first time since a mid-season switch to Parramatta.

Moses faces Tigers for first time since Eels mid-season switch

Live
James Lemon
34 mins ago

Fears for the Ashes: The cricket dispute could wreak havoc with the summer's schedule.

Explosive email warns Ashes series under threat

EXCLUSIVE
Jon Pierik

Stellar performance: Callum Sinclair enjoys another major against the Saints.

Sinclair's high five boots flying Swans into fifth spot on ladder

Tom Decent

Knockout blow: Sia Soliola takes out Billy Slater, ending the Storm star's evening.

Archer admits Soliola should have been marched for brutal Slater hit

Matt Coughlan

Andrew Fifita: "I play to make my team proud."

'I wouldn't disrespect Laurie': Feud with Daley is news to Fifita

Danny Weidler

Team Sky's Chris Froome in the Marseille the time trial on Saturday.

Chris Froome secures Tour de France yellow jersey

Rupert Guinness

Canberra's Michael Matthews is a short ride to Paris away from winning the green jersey.

Matthews could become 'Australia's greatest cyclist'

Tough battle: ARU chairman Cameron Clyne.

ARU boss hints he will stand down if Super Rugby cull fails

Tom Decent

Star power: Widdop had a huge role in his side's dominance over Manly.

Widdop masterclass leads Dragons to big score over Manly

Mitch Jennings
6 mins ago

Under fire: Bulldogs coach Des Hasler.

Under-fire Hasler turns to fixer to rebuild Bulldogs

SIN BIN
Adrian Proszenko

Full concentration mode: Aaron Woods.

Woods says he might have stayed a Tiger had Cleary arrived earlier

Adam Pengilly

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