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Australia's David Warner leaves the ground after dismissal by India's Kuldeep Yadav during the first day of their fourth ...

Players blindsided by major twist in cricket pay stoush

UPDATED
Andrew Wu
1 hr ago

SPRINTSCAN 9051 OC TEST. PHOTO COPYRIGHT BY JON REID. 010816. SMH NEWS. STORY BY JULIA BAIRD. Pic shows Yr 4 students at ...

Selective primaries idea is ugly, unwise and unAustralian

COMMENT
William McKeith

Jennifer Borchardt was found in a pool of blood on Tuesday.

Did a work dispute at a muesli company end in a fatal stabbing?

EXCLUSIVE
1 hr ago

"Rate hikes are so far away in our opinion."

Surging Australian dollar is good news for mortgage holders

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says former minister Matt Canavan is an "exemplary person".

'A calamity': Barnaby Joyce unloads on Four Corners report

Woolworths says the Mount Franklin product wasn't popular enough with customers.

'Why should Aussies pay more?' Coles blasts Coke, Heinz

Comment
Elizabeth Knight

Senator 'choosing to believe that he was never British'

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell

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

Prepare to deal with a nuclear North Korea, top US official says

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

Notorious conman an 'unacceptable' bail risk: judge

Why keeping your landline is a waste of money

ANALYSIS

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: John Tomic, coach of Bernard Tomic of Australia watches his son during a practice ...

'You will pay, I will find you': John Tomic rant says a lot about Bernard's strife

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

Luke Lazarus leaves court in Sydney after his acquittal in May.

The Lazarus case goes to the heart of Australia's rape culture

COMMENT

Property prices were once on par in Sydney and Perth, but a lot has changed in the past 10 years.

Great divide: The downfall of Sydney's real estate rival

Ivory Clark

Nine-year-old applies filter, tells Pauline Hanson what she thinks

Perth's house prices are slowly recovering.

Five myths about the housing market busted

IN DEPTH

White House.

Fierce backlash over Trump's transgender military ban

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Kerrod Holland of the Bulldogs is tackled by Peter Wallace of the Panthers during the round ...

NRL LIVE

Panthers on the hunt for top eight spot against Bulldogs

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

'Image is in tatters': Karl Stefanovic grilled on new lifestyle

The days of Sydney's skyline being dominated by detached houses on quarter acre blocks need to end, to make way for ...

How well do you know your suburb? Take the quiz

A supplied image obtained on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, of the Bachelor Australia's Matty Johnson.

'Clones': The Bachelor addresses white casting controversy

Jean Claude Perrottet.

'Didn't like it': Sydney Uni student confided in friend after alleged rape

'Wannabe' Bra Boy, teen brother charged over homeless man's death

Key question goes unanswered after police Central shooting

COMMENT
Sean Nicholls

Kelly Ventigadoo was talking loudly to his father, who had a hearing impairment, when he was stabbed.

Killer drank 17 beers, half bottle of bourbon before stab attack: court

Florist Emmanuel Theoharis was allegedly threatened by the man who was fatally shot.

'I just feel sorry for him': Florist tells of Central Station attack

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

Man charged over alleged Merrylands road rage attack

Police stand over a man at Central Station in Sydney following the shooting.

'Three gunshots then it was over': Man shot dead at Central Station

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

VIC

A ten-year-old girl took her own life three years after her sister's suicide.

Family 'gambled away' funeral money for girl who killed herself

Peter Pavlis (right) has been charged with the murder of Jennifer Borchardt, his co-director at The Muesli Company.

Muesli company boss charged with stabbing murder of colleague

VIC

Bailey Hayes-Gordon has described the dynamic among his friends as 'prankish'.

'Funniest thing I've seen': Accused rapist downplays commentary

QLD

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

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

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

Ghost or authoritarian: Which kind of housemate are you?

Ten Fold has also slated designs for folding beach huts in bright colours.

The pop-up homes that can be assembled in less than 10 minutes

In this photo taken on Saturday, July 22, 2017, shows a view of the arena, made of 4,500 straw bales, comes complete ...

Farmer builds straw stadium to mock cost of real venue

Photo: Houzz

Designers reveal the truth behind their picture-perfect homes

Senator Matt Canavan is going to the High Court for a decision on his citizenship problem.

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A pay rise on July 1 will push federal MPs' base salary past $200,000 a year. Malcolm Turnbull will earn almost $528,000.

Drain the swamp: Time for a full audit of eligibility of MPs

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Political co-operation alert: Fixed-term parliaments require bipartisan support.

Four-year fixed terms for Federal Parliament are overdue

Editorial

A supplied image obtained on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, of the Bachelor Australia's Matty Johnson.

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

COMMENT
Judith Ireland

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Commander of the Pacific Fleet, Admiral Scott Swift.

World may have to accept a nuclear North Korea: top US official

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

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

EXCLUSIVE

Labor demands docs- but own MPs refuse to release their own proof

Former resources minister Matt Canavan.

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

James Massola

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

Australia refuses to connect to undersea cable over spy fears

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

Tests on laboratory mice pinpointed ageing control to a tiny population of adult stem cells within the brain region.

Tiny brain part found to control ageing

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

"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

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

Swedish government in turmoil over massive data breach

Liam Tung

Students at the end of sitting the opportunity class exam at North Sydney Girls High.

Selective primary schools would be an 'ugly' development

COMMENT
William McKeith

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Australians against foreigners means Australians against Australians

COMMENT
Peter Martin

A supplied image obtained on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, of the Bachelor Australia's Matty Johnson.

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

COMMENT
Judith Ireland

The switch to electric vehicles could soon turn into a stampede as prices for electric and fossil cars reach parity.

End of petrol: Oil barons face death by electrification

COMMENT
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

"Rate hikes are so far away in our opinion."

Surging $A means 'rate hikes are so far away'

Vesna Poljak

Woolworths says the Mount Franklin product wasn't popular enough with customers.

'Why should Aussies pay more?' Coles blasts Coke, Heinz

Elizabeth Knight

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index and the broader All ordinaries both rose 0.7 per cent.

ASX stunned by local currency's breakneck rally

Jens Meyer

The Amazon meme that explains 20 years of business

COMMENT
John McDuling

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

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

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

The ultimate playboy shoe is having a surprise renaissance

Men's Shoes

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

Part-time work for school kids means sacrificing other pursuits.

Is it bad for high school students to work?

COMMENT
James Adonis

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

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Bitcoin laundering 'mastermind' indicted

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Trump disappointed with Sessions

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Cash no longer king in Australia

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Stephen Moore to quit Test rugby

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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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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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller has been sentenced to one year and one day in jail.

Disgraced Dance Moms director reveals prison fears

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

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

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

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

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

No case for downgrading the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo, forum told.

Support from Western Sydney to keep the Powerhouse

Linda Morris

Bringing people together: LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy.

Put down that phone and just enjoy being alive

George Palathingal

Anne Ryan, Curator of The Wynne Prize stands next to a sculpture by Juz Kitson called 'That which provides safety and ...

Archibald's 'younger sister' steps out of the shadows

Linda Morris

Luke Lazarus, left, convicted of sexual assault, outside his father's nightclub.

The Lazarus case goes to the heart of Australia's rape culture

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

James Hirschfeld, co-founder of the online invitation website Paperless Post, is in Sydney to present at Vogue Codes ...

The man responsible for Prince George's well-attended parties

Jenna Clarke

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

"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

Sarah Jessica Parker seen at a film set in Manhattan.

SJP's new bob nails the perfectly undone hair trend

Stephanie Darling

US President Donald Trump in Vienna, Ohio.

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

Nicole Economos

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

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

Sticky date pudding.

36 steamy winter pudding recipes

Quick red curry of chicken.

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

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Treacle puddingy at Rocker restaurant and bar at North Bondi on June 30, 2017 in Sydney, ...

Review: Don't miss the treacle tart at Bondi hot spot Rocker

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

2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo.

Driving Porsche's uber wagon

Stephen Corby

Britain to ban diesel and petrol cars

David McCowen

Ferrari offers 15-year warranty

Stephen Ottley

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

Airborne: Josh Mansour dives for the corner.

Panthers hunting for top eight spot against Dogs

Live
Matt Bungard
1 hr ago

Bernard Tomic's father John knows a little bit about tennis and a lot about colourful language.

John Tomic's bizarre rant shows why it has gone wrong for Bernard

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

"He's given up alcohol, given up drugs": Wayne Bennett announces James Roberts' re-signing.

'He's given up drugs': Broncos clarify Roberts reference

Michael Chammas

James Sutherland

Players blindsided by Cricket Australia's calls for arbitration

UPDATED
Andrew Wu
1 hr ago

Retirement: Wallabies captain Stephen Moore has decided to hang up the boots.

Shock announcement: Stephen Moore to retire from Test rugby

UPDATED
Tom Decent

Alex Cisak in action for former club Leyton Orient.

Sydney FC sign fringe Socceroo goalkeeper

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

Confirmed: El Nino warning for Australian summer of golf

UPDATED
Phil Lutton

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

'Won one premiership by a kick': Sheedy unloads on Paul Roos

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Bradley Takairangi the Eels looks on during the round 17 NRL match between the Parramatta ...

'He gave me the flick': The NRL coach who wrote off Eels star

Adrian Proszenko

James Roberts (left) and coach Wayne Bennett announcing the four-year deal.

Wayne Bennett reveals player's former drug habit

Opposed to protest: Broncos coach Wayne Bennett does not want to see his players wearing RLPA-branded strapping in ...

Bennett stands in way of green-tape players protest

Chris Barrett

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