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Cassandra Sainsbury told the judge she was told "my family and my partner would be killed" if she didn't smuggle the drugs.

One answer that put Sainsbury's plea bargain at risk

ANALYSIS

Red Symons is recovering after a fall.

Red Symons recovering from 'significant brain injury'

"We will get to the bottom of this. There will be complete transparency," Ohio Governor John Kasich said.

'Terrible tragedy': One dead as US amusement park ride breaks apart

21 mins ago

Most of us may as well hang up the landline for good.

Why keeping your landline is a waste of money

ANALYSIS

Donald Trump is busy smearing Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

US attorney general to 'unveil leak probes despite Trump pressure'

1 hr ago

Dimitrious "Jimmy" Gargasoulas is facing six charges of murder and 28 counts of attempted murder and is due to appear ...

Gargasoulas 'too mentally unwell' to attend court

'I am not in breach', insists Canavan as he refuses to release papers

Bucks' party death: Friends remember 'beautiful Tash'

Cardinal George Pell may take back way into court next time: top cop

Shards that cut deepest were 'the ones intended to cut': Michelle Obama

Melbourne's recycling stockpile: Almost no more room for it all

Bryony Fitzgerald, Manager of The Last Jar (Irish pub) with smoker in the beer garden. Smoking will be banned in all ...

Fancy a sneaky ciggie when you're out? It could cost you $777 next week

1 hr ago

Britain's Prince William, second-in-line to the throne, is to start work as an air ambulance helicopter pilot next ...

Last shift: Prince William quits his day job

52 mins ago

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Today's Karl Stefanovic hopes This Time Next Year will inspire viewers.

'His image is in tatters': Karl Stefanovic grilled on new lifestyle

(From left) Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard and Fionn Whitehead as young soldiers on the beaches of Dunkirk.

Pop stars and their iconic movie moments

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Cassie Sainsbury gets new sentencing date

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Jobe Watson of the Bombers in action during the 2017 AFL round 18 match between the ...

Will Essendon's game style stack up in AFL finals?

Outgoing Collingwood Magpies AFL CEO Gary Pert (L) arrives to announce his resignation alongside President Eddie McGuire.

'The greatest example of spin I've seen for some time'

Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek: Nemesis film.

Patrick Stewart says what we've all been thinking about avocados

The beach could soon be a distant memory.

This is where the healthiest people in the world go on holiday

Jennifer Borchardt with Peter Pavlis, co-directors at The Muesli Company.

Stabbing in Richmond: Muesli boss charged with colleague's murder

Cold-calling scammers net $46k in iTunes gift-card sting

Melton Christian College should have rethink on patkas

EDITORIAL

George Pell arrives at court.

Cardinal George Pell to plead not guilty to historical sex charges

Surrounded by the world's media, Cardinal George Pell leaves the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wedensday.

Prince of the Catholic Church walks gauntlet at court

A photo of three of the five missing Victorian siblings who were last seen in Orbost, East Gippsland on Monday.

Fears for five siblings missing from East Gippsland

The 77-year-old will face court after allegedly breaking into a number of homes in Sydney's south.

Three men on the run after breakout from Beechworth prison

Two groups of men allegedly became involved in a violent confrontation in Merrylands.

Man charged over alleged Merrylands road rage attack

NSW

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says organisers told school officials they were running a seminar on organic vegetables.

Anti-vax screening at school angers the Premier

QLD

The rain is set to wash out the weekend in Perth after a deluge on Wednesday morning.

Batten down the hatches! Massive rainfall for Perth

WA

Auditor-General Maxine Cooper and director of performance audits Brett Stanton giving evidence on Wednesday at an ...

Controversial ACT agency 'open' to fraud opportunities

ACT

The two major parties' policies on property will have very different effects on the market.

A tale of two divided cities: The downfall of Sydney's property rival

More and more Americans are enduring extreme commuting as property prices push people further out from the cities.

Extreme commuting: Enduring four hours a day for a dream home

Creating a successful and functioning share house is a delicate balance.

The ghost or the authoritarian: Which kind of housemate are you?

St Crispin House, at 247-259 Johnston Street, Abbotsford.

Developers win right to raze bulk of 1900s warehouse for tower

The Roomba robotic vacuum has been whizzing across floors for years, but its future may lie more in collecting data than ...

Your vacuum is about to get a lot smarter - and potentially spy on you

Hawthorn FC player Blake Hardwick photographed at the Hawthorn Football Club in Mount Waverley. Photograph Paul Jeffers ...

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Hawthorn FC player Blake Hardwick photographed at the Hawthorn Football Club in Mount Waverley. Photograph Paul Jeffers ...

Young Hawks defender shows some forward thinking

Jon Pierik

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven learnt of the breach in January.

Massive data breach: Swedish government in turmoil

Liam Tung

The Alley vegan cafe on St Kilda Rdoa. 10 July 2017. The Age Epicure. Photo: Eddie Jim.

A meat eater's verdict on vegan burgers

Nola James

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Brad Scott

Scott scoffs at 'laughable' tanking allegations

Ronny Lerner
1 hr ago

Star ruckman Max Gawn.

Dees to name Gawn, Jetta for Roos clash

37 mins ago

Jobe Watson is in the twilight of his career but still Essendon's second-most important player

Are the Bombers finals-ready? We're about to find out

Wayne Carey
1 hr ago

Dion Prestia will be "put on ice" but should be right to face Hawthorn.

Dion Prestia sidelined for Tigers

Kevin Sheedy says the Giants should use Paul Roos' comments as motivation.

'Won one premiership by a kick': Sheedy takes aim at Roos

Retirement looms for Leigh Montagna.

Montagna: 'I possibly could have played my last game'

Alastair Clarkson is confident the Hawks will be ready for the physical Swans.

Hawks will be prepared for physical Swans: Clarkson

Ronny Lerner

A possible contender: Former Collingwood vice-captain James Clement is likely to be approached about the Magpies' CEO ...

Who gets the Pies top job?

Michael Gleeson

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts

'Choosing to believe he was never British': Roberts denies he lied

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell
8 mins ago

Labor demands documents while own MPs refuse to provide proof

Judith Ireland
5 mins ago

'I am not in breach', insists Matt Canavan ahead of High Court battle

James Massola

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

Australia 'deeply concerned' by North Korea missile tests today

Stephanie Peatling

The submarine cable would connect to Sydney under the Solomon Islands plan.

Australia refuses to connect to undersea cable over spy fears

David Wroe

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce at Parliament House on Wednesday.

More MPs could be at risk as crisis threatens to widen

One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts puts questions to Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel during a Senate Estimates hearing at ...

One Nation senator under intense pressure over citizenship

Cassandra Sainsbury told the judge she was told "my family and my partner would be killed" if she didn't smuggle the drugs.

Sainsbury's one answer may have changed everything

ANALYSIS
Andrew Wight

By Wednesday afternoon local time, several officials said they thought Trump would let Sessions stay - for now.

US attorney general to unveil leak probes soon: reports

1 hr ago

A paramilitary police officer and a security official stand guard near red flags at Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China.

Chinese cops detain 67 in Beijing protest

"After consultation with my generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States government will not ...

Trump's transgender argument echoes one used before

COMMENT
1 hr ago

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This makes no sense since most of us come from somewhere else

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Sam Best in Africa, where he became more talkative, more independent, with a greater of sense of his place in the world.

How giving my autistic son a 'loving push' paid off

COMMENT
Benison O'Reilly

Matty J is an instant hit with the contestants.

I'll be tuning in to The Bachelor but I'm not proud of it

COMMENT
Judith Ireland

Jeff Bezos, Chief executive of Amazon, would fit right in down in Melbourne with that puffer vest.

The Amazon meme that explains 20 years of business

COMMENT
John McDuling

The ASX is due to take a breather after Wednesday's strong gains.

Markets Live: Aussie cracks US80¢

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Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
1 hr ago

Household energy bills are set to rise by an average of $200 annually.

Power bill shock to be felt at nation's cash registers

21 mins ago

'Trade bullying has killed the US dollar bull,' Pimco's Joachim Fels argues.

Trump 'the winner' in cold currency war

Jens Meyer

The workplace problem that will take 50 years to fix

Tom McIlroy

Two reasons for low wages growth the RBA governor ignored

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Macquarie says govt levy to hit it harder than other banks

Lucy Battersby

Aussie tops US80¢ mark after dovish Fed, iron ore rally

Timothy Moore

Tod's driving loafers are known for their softness and comfort.

The ultimate playboy shoe is having a surprise renaissance

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Troy Patterson
53 mins ago

Seedlip Garden 108 is bright and herbal with six distillates including hand-picked peas.

Why Seedlip is the 'drink you have when you're not drinking'

Fine Drinks

Most of us may as well hang up the landline for good.

Why keeping your landline is a waste of money

ANALYSIS
Angus Kidman

Former prime minister and treasurer Paul Keating was the architect of superannuation and the dividend imputation system.

Get ready for dividend season

Scott Phillips
1 hr ago

Apple farmer Kevin Sanders was one of the first to sign up to Online farmers' market MegaFresh .

First online farmers' market readies for launch

Carol Saffer

The problem is when staff who should be in bed blur their sick day with a work day, prolonging their illness.

Do you work from home when sick?

COMMENT
Tony Featherstone

White House.

Trump's military transgender ban

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Sydney toddler declared brain dead

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George Pell's hour of silence

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Sexual transmission of HIV can be stopped

A woman trains a dog in Bicentennial Park at Rozelle Bay as the sun rises over Sydney.

Fairfax photos of the week - July 20, 2017

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Red Symons is recovering after a fall.

Red Symons recovering from 'significant brain injury'

Broede Carmody

Briggs with Simpsons creator Matt Groening.

Aussie joins Simpsons creator's new Netflix show

Rob Moran

Matty Johnson from Channel 10's The Bachelor has addressed accusations of whitewashing on the show.

Matty J addresses The Bachelor so white controversy

Broede Carmody

Stefanovic with girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough, a retired model.

'You're not f---ing Brad Pitt': Kyle and Jackie O grill Karl

Rob Moran

Just a gentle hair tussle on The Bachelor.

'You're going to see a lot of crazy' on The Bachelor

Karl Quinn

Lee Cossey in the Australian Ninja Warrior grand finale.

It shouldn't surprise that Ninja Warrior is runaway success

COMMENT
Debi Enker

Dr G Yunupingu.

Tributes flow for 'once in a life' artist G Yunupingu

Conor (Lewis MacDougall) and the monster (voiced by Liam Neeson) in A Monster Calls.

Sigourney Weaver wasted on poorly adapted cancer tale

REVIEW
Jake Wilson

Karin Konoval and Amiah Miller in War for the Planet of the Apes.

War For the Planet of the Apes is a story of biblical stature

REVIEW
Paul Byrnes

Kiki, Love to Love is now in cinemas.

Leon's Kiki, Love To Love a warm and quirky Spanish remake

REVIEW
Jake Wilson

Sigourney Weaver in A Monster Calls.

Sigourney Weaver wasted in A Monster Calls adaptation

REVIEW
Jake Wilson

"After being single for almost seven years, I am now in a new relationship. It's weird to say that out loud."

It's OK if your relationship isn't 'easy'

Koraly Dimitriadis

US President Donald Trump in Vienna, Ohio.

'Despicable' - Celebrities react to Trump's transgender military ban

Nicole Economos

Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Berlin with their children Prince George and Princess ...

Prince William quits his day job, takes on new family gig

Michael Holden
52 mins ago

Sarah Jessica Parker seen at a film set in Manhattan.

SJP's new bob nails the perfectly undone hair trend

Stephanie Darling

An AIS athlete trains in compression wear.

Compression gear works, despite study: AIS

Sarah Berry

The Age, News/FAshion . Model casting for the upcoming Melbourne Fashion Week. Pic shows Steffi from chadwicks models. ...

What 'diversity' looks like at fashion week

COMMENT
Melissa Singer

Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks, emphasizing that women must celebrate their strength, during a live ...

Michelle Obama: Some people can't see past my skin colour

Nicole Economos

Billie and Bec Judd

Bec Judd: My 3-year-old's poor body image is 'scary'

Jenna Clarke

Quick red curry of chicken.

Midweek dinner winner: Neil Perry's quick red chicken curry

The Alley vegan cafe on St Kilda Rdoa. 10 July 2017. The Age Epicure. Photo: Eddie Jim.

Takeout with the steak out: Burgers and macaroni 'cheese' at the Alley

Sticky date pudding.

36 steamy winter puddings

3 mins ago

Famous dad Robbie Williams shared a photo of tiny Theodora Rose sleeping on his chest.

The Instagram trend putting babies in danger

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Restaurant has one drink limit for adults dining with children

The Arnotts classic biscuit icecream range - a collaboration with Peters Ice Cream Australia.

Iced Vovo ice-cream? Yes please!

The Emirates A380-800 first class private suite.

Threatened species: Why no one's flying first class anymore

Michael Gebicki

Vistara will give women first preference when it comes to getting window and aisle seats.

If you're a woman, this airline will ensure you don't get a middle seat

Justin Bachman

Volunteers control the flow of visitors to the Trevi Fountain in Rome this week.

Tourists' face big fines in Trevi Fountain visitor crackdown

The job listing is likely to do with Amazon Echo, a range of voice-activated smart speakers that Amazon sells in the US ...

Amazon hiring speakers of Australian English

An image from Nintendo's recent patent.

What games would be on a Nintendo 64 Mini?

COMMENT

With this, you can print the same piece of paper four times.

Re-use the same piece of paper with erasable ink printer

Dynaudio's Special Forties only get better as you play them.

Dynaudio's Forties are special indeed

Very pricey, but does the job.

Thunderbolt 3 dock: big power, but big price, too

Driven: McLaren's new Spider

Greg Kable

The 2012 Ford Focus.

ACCC takes on Ford

Stephen Ottley

LDV G10 gets three-star crash score

David McCowen

Why Porsche engineers hates autonomous cars

Stephen Corby

New Mazda CX-8 revealed

Dom Tripolone

New BMW M4 CS price revealed

Dom Tripolone

Joint silver medalists Emma McKeon of Australia and Katie Ledecky of the United States.

McKeon extends Aussie swim silver streak

Laine Clark

Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland.

Pay stoush: Hopes rise after Cricket Australia calls media conference

59 mins ago

Heading for Flemington: star mare Winx.

Champion mare Winx set for a Flemington debut

EXCLUSIVE
Patrick Bartley

On the rise: Sam Kerr.

Matildas' Sam Kerr flying high

1 hr ago

Sergio Garcia of Spain will play in the Australian PGA Championship/

Australian PGA organisers land Garcia – now for Scott, Day

UPDATED
Phil Lutton

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