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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian gestures before a press conference on council amalgamations.

One rule for rich Sydney, another for everyone else

COMMENT
Jacob Saulwick

'I'm a straight shooter': White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.

White House rift boils over as Scaramucci lashes out

Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com, is now the richest person on earth.

The moment Bezos passed Gates as the world's richest person

4 mins ago

Senator Malcolm Roberts.

Roberts did not get citizenship papers until after election

The Australian meat industry is reflecting on a surprise temporary ban by China on product from six Australian meatworks.

'Human error' blamed for shock China beef ban

Darren Gray

Boris Johnson speaks at he Lowy Institute on Thursday night.

'Extremely gracious' Trump has done good things, says Johnson

1 hr ago

Surging Australian dollar is good news for mortgage holders

'How is it our fault': New twist in pay stoush blindsides cricketers

UPDATED

More than 200,000 hep C patients get access to bumper cure

EXCLUSIVE
Kate Aubusson

'Corporate manslaughter' charges possible for Grenfell

Nick Miller

No transgender policy change yet despite Trump tweets

Danukul Mokmool was shot dead by police at Central Station on Wednesday night. Pics from his Facebook account. (His ...

From church to Central: How Dan's troubled life met its violent end

Rachel Olding

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Apple bins cheap iPods in step towards oblivion

1 hr ago

Matty J and Leah.

Expect The Bachelor's cat fights to only get worse

Britain's Prince William (2ndL), Duke of Cambridge, and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, listen to explanations ...

Prince William quits his day job

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

'I will find you': John Tomic's bizarre rant says it all

COMMENT

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Panthers pile more misery on Hasler

If you have a $500,000 mortgage, and you can get a 0.5 per cent reduction in your interest rate, that'll save you ...

Podcast

Five myths about the housing market busted

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

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

Kid Rock is teasing a senate run in Michigan.

'Very possible': Kid Rock exploring 2018 senate run

Under pressure: Des hasler

Pressure on Hasler to intensify after Panthers end Dogs' NRL season

Jean Claude Perrottet.

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

Rare wetlands at risk in plans for F6 Extension

EXCLUSIVE

Battle over council amalgamations to be abandoned by NSW Premier

Labor spokesman for employment, Brendan O'Connor.

NSW Labor expected to back paid domestic violence leave

EXCLUSIVE
Anna Patty

Ray Travers, 20, has been charged with murder over the death of Peter Hofmann at Maroubra.?

'Wannabe' Bra Boy and his brother charged over homeless man's death

New South Wales Police are seen at Central Station, Sydney, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Police have shot and killed a man ...

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

Ivory Clark

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

Summer Hill Public School year 4 students, (L-R) Ben Ryan, Sooyeon Kim and Christian Burger, have sat the opportunity ...

The 'nerve-racking'test only 15 per cent of year 4 students will pass

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

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

EXCLUSIVE

Electric cars:

Electric car charging stations to be built across Queensland

QLD

Chris Kyriakou in Woollahra.

Mining magnate leads string of Woollahra sales

33 Wyndora Avenue, Freshwater.

Demand is rising for multi-generation homes

Airside - Southcross Bridge SunJul9Cover-Changi - Changi Airport - Steve Meacham Supplied by Changi Airport

The airports challenging Singapore and Hong Kong as hubs

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?

Aaron Sanderson a farmer near St Arnaud is busy seeding this year's crops of wheat, barley and canola Thursday 10 May ...

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Aaron Sanderson a farmer near St Arnaud is busy seeding this year's crops of wheat, barley and canola Thursday 10 May ...

The climate crisis could rapidly become a food crisis

Elizabeth Winkler
1 hr ago

Dan Sultan (EG & Shortlist, July 28)

In for the kill: Dan Sultan's passionate act of evolution

Michael Dwyer

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

Four-year fixed terms for Federal Parliament are overdue

Editorial

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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

Absurd case of Dr Freelander tells us the constitution need to change

ANALYSIS

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

EXCLUSIVE

Former resources and northern Australia minister Matt Canavan.

The dissenting view from a former G-G that could save Canavan

Labor leader Bill Shorten.

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

Daniel Walton, AWU, twitter pic

Labor showdown as unions push for gas reservation policy

EXCLUSIVE

Former resources minister Matt Canavan.

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

James Massola

France's President Emmanuel Macron: his campaign was targeted by Russian hackers.

Russia used Facebook to try to spy on Macron campaign: sources

1 hr ago

The fate of wheat prices can have an effect on geopolitical tensions.

The climate crisis could rapidly become a food crisis

1 hr ago

Israeli border police officers stand near the Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City.

Muslims return to Al-Aqsa mosque to pray

1 hr ago

Sean Spicer resigned as White House press secretary.

Spicer reportedly being courted for 'Dancing With the Stars'

Mr Reinhart drew a direct link between the turmoil in Washington DC and Australia's interest rate settings.

Trump's support for LGBT rights was always a con

COMMENT
Josephine Tovey

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's message at the Melbourne Institute was distorted through a "blue-collar worker" lens, ...

Shorten, Turnbull: different promises, equally empty

COMMENT
John Hewson

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

Amazon is known to sacrifice profits for its expansion. The latest earnings are a case in point.

Spending spree: Amazon profit falls 77 per cent, but sales jump

25 mins ago

The Australian meat industry is reflecting on a surprise temporary ban by China on product from six Australian meatworks.

'Human error' blamed for shock China beef ban

Darren Gray

Illustration: John Shakespeare.

Macquarie's Renaissance man cooks up a treat for investors

CBD
Colin Kruger, CBD

Christmas Gift Guide 2011 - For Sam Young - Apple ipod nano. SMH SUPPLEMENTS Stylist Erin Cunneen and Photo: Domino ...

Apple bins cheap iPods in step towards oblivion

1 hr ago

Every budding Napoleon needs a good early education

COMMENT
Harold Mitchell

NSW Labor to support 10 days paid domestic violence leave

EXCLUSIVE
Anna Patty

End of petrol: Oil barons face death by electrification

COMMENT
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

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

Vesna Poljak

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

Chef Matt Wilkinson says three robberies in 18 months were the "nail in the coffin" for cash.

Pope Joan bans cash after three robberies

Kate Jones

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

Is it bad for high school students to work?

COMMENT
James Adonis

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Cricket Australia willing to seek arbitration for players dispute

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Bitcoin laundering 'mastermind' indicted

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Trump disappointed with Sessions

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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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How to create a better customer checkout experience

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Ten activities to aid toddler development

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Matty J and Leah.

Expect The Bachelor's cat fights to only get worse

Broede Carmody

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

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

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.

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

Linda Morris

Matt Canavan blames his mum for his citizenship slip-up. You can too! (Your own mum, that is).

Life disappointments you can blame on your mum

Clem Bastow

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

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

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Tamsin Cook has learned to manage her nerves using mindfulness techniques.

Swimming Australia's move to give athletes an edge: mindfulness and yoga

Sarah Berry

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

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

Try time: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak touches down to give Penrith the lead in the second half.

Panthers end Dogs' season and put more pressure on Des Hasler

Michael Chammas

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

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

World Club champions Wigan celebrate their famous victory over the Sharks in February.

Super League game in Oz more significant than you think

Steve Mascord

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

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

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