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Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten.

Shorten vows to hold republic vote during first term

Greg Moriarty was announced as the new anti-terrorism coordinator by Prime Minister Tony Abbott during a press ...

Malcolm Turnbull names new Defence secretary

Eden Waugh was allegedly killed by a single gunshot on November 3 2016.

Man charged with accessory to Eden Waugh's murder

Labor's Andrew Leigh said Labor tax policy was to have disclosure of settlements and reporting of aggressive tax ...

Opposition questions Coalition's multi-national tax clawback

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Senator Malcolm Roberts.

Roberts set for High Court as Pauline's sister poised to take seat

Bill Gates is the latest billionaire to invest in the freight start-up.

World's two richest men invest in rival Uber start-up

Warning of 'regional caliphate' ahead of meeting on terror

McCain votes no on healthcare bill in key US Senate vote

Liberal denies claims she is a Greek citizen - and ineligible to be MP

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QLD couple charged for human trafficking, held slave for eight years

Five missing Victorian children found safe in East Gippsland

John Olsen Archibald

'Just so bad': Archibald Prize decision slammed by former winner and judge

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Garry Maddox

The Australian regent honeyeater is at extreme risk of extinction.

'Song may be lost': The bird more at risk of extinction than panda

Canberra track worker donated several organs thought to have assisted up to eight people.

'Like she's still out there': Canberra rider Riharna Thomson's final gift

Mrs Bickel did not approve of Madonna's <I>Like a Prayer</I> video.

Athiest that I am, Bible Society is right about scripture classes

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"Let's have a debate about pacificers", Pink wrote on her latest post to Instagram.

Pink beats mummy-shamers at their own game

Matildas claim historic win over US

Rugs and stylish chairs go a long way to successfully furnishing a home that belongs to someone else.

Top tips for styling a rental, according to the experts

Large group of young women working out in a gym doing push ups in an aerobics class in a health and fitness concept

You need to take account of fatigue between gym sessions to maximise benefit

Barcelona train crash injures more than 50 ...

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Bathurst's famous Fords to go under the hammer in ...

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The night McCain killed the GOP's healthcare fight

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Female students from universities throughout Australia carrying mattresses through Parliament lawns to protest 'weak' ...

CCTV, consultants: ACT unis brace for sexual assault report

Concerns held for Canberra man missing since May

There's an astonishing display of Lego in Canberra right now

The stabbing victim is receiving treatment to wounds on his chest and leg.

Elderly woman killed in crash north of Canberra

ACT Labor secretary Matt Byrne suggested more taxpayer funding to encourage small donations.

ACT Labor suggests more taxpayer funding tied to small donations

ACT Policing has released a face-fit image of one of two offenders involved in an aggravated robbery in Wanniassa on ...

Have you seen this man? Police search for robbery suspect

Mr Turner-Quirk with Year 4 students Hayden Ozimek, Isabelle Howarth and Samuel Weychan.

Googong music teacher's Red Hot Chilli Peppers connection

Labor's Katy Gallagher has called the cuts "agressive"

Govt defends more than $5 billion in public service cuts

A faulty pressure gauge at a Qantas hangar in Brisbane has been blamed for the spill.

Qantas to ban toxic foam after Brisbane River spill

QLD

A fallen tree has blocked a road in the South West of WA.

Hundreds of homes lose power after wild weather

WA

Thi Minh Nguyet Vo of Hong Hai Noodle Bar in the Hunter Connection Food Court was fined for unsafe food storage ...

Sydney noodle bar forced to name and shame itself

NSW

The ATO has told staff Tony Poulakis will remain a senior executive at the agency.

ATO senior executive returns after being stood down

Adios Ahmed - we'll miss you!

Australia Post should keep its public service roots: Ahmed Fahour

Labor's Katy Gallagher has called the cuts "agressive"

More than $5 billion in public service cuts defended

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

Bill Shorten vows to hold vote on republic during first term of a Labor government

James Massola

The Julia Banks eligibility flurry may not be the last such panic

Mark Kenny

Liberals move to extinguish doubts about MPs' Greek ancestry

James Massola

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts is refusing to release documents about his citizenship status.

Roberts case set for High Court as Pauline's sister poised

Adam Gartrell

Definitely not an alien: One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts.

His Honour Paul Murray finds Malcolm Roberts is not an alien

Tony Wright

Julia Banks won the seat of Chisholm at the 2016 election.

Liberal denies claims she is a Greek citizen - and ineligible to be MP

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James Massola

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts during his Thursday night Sky News interview.

Top expert believes Roberts may have been wrongly elected

In this Thursday, June 15, 2017 photo, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif speaks to reporters outside the premises of ...

Pakistan's top court orders PM's removal over Panama Papers

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Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator John McCain and Senator Ron Johnson.

Republicans dealt blow as McCain unexpectedly votes no to key plan

A missile is fired from city of Kermanshah in western Iran targeting the Islamic State group in Syria in June.

US calls Iranian satellite launch 'provocative'

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

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David Pope's latest cartoons

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Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Dutton at the announcement of the new mega-department which appears as if it will, ...

Why bigger is not always better

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Nicholas Stuart

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Aussies against foreigners means Australians against Australians

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Hawthorn 2013 premiers.

Hawthorn's $23 million haul wins pokies premiership

Nick Toscano

HELP. 010411. AFR. PHOTO LOUIE DOUVIS (SHARPER RESHOOT) GENERIC INTERNET, COMPUTER, HOME OFFICE, NET, WEBSITE, ...

Consumers expect too much from internet - says ombudsman

Lucy Battersby

Disappointing end to the week.

Freaky Friday sinks ASX ahead of reporting season

Jessica Sier

Hairdresser Melanie Coombes from Bliss Hair Artists in New Lambton.

Already 'paid peanuts': Anger at bid to trim hairdresser penalties

Anna Patty

World's two richest men back Uber rival

Australia Post should keep its public service roots: Fahour

Tom McIlroy

Porsche Cayenne SUV caught up in emissions scandal

10 jobs that claim the most tax deductions in Australia

33 Wyndora Avenue, Freshwater.

Demand rises for houses that reinvent the humble granny flat

Rugs and stylish chairs go a long way to successfully furnishing a home that belongs to someone else.

Top tips for styling a rental, according to the experts

The new Dairy Road development at Fyshwick. Dan Skeehan and Wade Hurley from Capital Brewery. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Move over Braddon: Brewers, coffee and skiing in Fyshwick

SunJul9Cover-Changi - Changi Airport - Steve Meacham Terminal 4 - artists impression

New airports challenge Singapore and Hong Kong as global hubs

Demand for resort-style homes has never been so high. Image: 54 Beachfront Mirage, Port Douglas.

Capturing luxe holiday style at home has never been so easy

Champion Craft Beer awards.

Little-known beer named Australia's champion craft brew

Fine Drinks
James Atkinson

The Phantom now incorporates cameras that scan the road ahead

Rolls-Royce's $1 million Phantom is a 'new level of Magic Carpet'

Luxury Cars
Toby Hagon

Thousands of Australians who worked in Britain could be eligible for British pensions if they top up National Insurance ...

Thousands can secure a cut-price British pension – if they act now

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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Downside to adding grandson's name to house title

George Cochrane

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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Rally for Elijah Doughty hits Melbourne CBD

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Private Sydney: Packer parts ways with Scientologist

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Women accused of Kim Jong-nam's murder face court

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Search for the lost continent of Zealandia

Meryl Tankard in her work two feet. February 18, 1994. (Photo by Michele Mossop).

Rewind - Female photographers at Fairfax

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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.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Mitch Cairns, winner of the 2017 Archibald Prize, with his partner Agatha Gothe-Snape in front of his Matisse-style ...

Mitch Cairns' portrait of Agatha Gothe-Snape wins Archibald

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Garry Maddox

Jonsi Birgisson of Sigur Ros performs at this year's Splendour in the Grass.

Sigur Ros hit back at Margaret Court at Melbourne gig

Rob Moran

James Corden

Late-night hosts go off on Trump's trans military ban

Emily Yahr

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 (right) with A.B. Original bandmate Dan Rankine.

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

The ANU expedition will help solve the mysteries of the underwater continent.

ANU expedition to uncover the lost continent Zealandia

QL2 Dance performs This Poisoned Sea at the Canberra Theatre. photo by Karleen Minney.

New dance work inspired by classic Coleridge poem

Dan Skeehan and Wade Hurley in the Capital Brewing Co brewery.

Canberra's newest hotspot is emerging in...Fyshwick?

JK Rowling clapped back at someone who slammed Obama.

J.K. Rowling's response to pro-trans military ban tweet is A-Plus

Model Taylen Biggs, 3, walks down the runway wearing Lybethras swimwear at a FUNKSHION fashion show.

Pouty kids, free MAC lipstick and other things we're obsessed with

Princess Diana holding Prince William while pregnant with Harry, in a previously unseen photo which features in the new ...

Why Princess Diana is ultimate weekend style goals

Annie Brown

Brigitte Macron, left, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron and singer Rihanna pose for the media after a meeting.

12 life lessons we're taking from RiRi in 2017

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

Life disappointments you can totally blame on your mum

Clem Bastow

Tamsin Cook has learned the techniques to battle nerves.

Swimming Australia's unconventional motivation move

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Sarah Berry

Jasmine Alexa's This is Me T-shirt will raise funds for headspace.

The best ways to look and feel good this weekend

Melissa Singer

Rachel Gilbert is holding her second Sydney warehouse sale of the year.

Where to shop local luxe for a whole lot less

Nicole Economos

Accolades: Forty Australian establishments received three stars.

Six wines you've probably never heard of

The slow cooked lamb shoulder with a side of onion rings.

Review: a modern reinvention of the classic grill restaurant

Shannon Lush's cleaning solutions are human- and wallet-friendly.

How to clean the seven most neglected spots in your kitchen

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Keepsake of baby's feet revealed a serious issue

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Taking on the City2Surf at 27 weeks pregnant

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Why period undies are a teenage girl's dream

Loud and clear: Could passengers be missing out on vital information due to low English skills?

Traveller letters: Why can't all airline staff speak English properly?

Mountain Lake Lodge.

Traveller quiz: Which classic '80s dance movie was filmed here?

Mal Chenu

The Airbus A350 can fly for up to 370 minutes on a single engine.

On a wing and a prayer? How far an plane can fly on just one engine

Michael Gebicki

Splatoon 2

Review: Fun, fish and fashion in Splatoon 2

Don't wait until disaster strikes before you think about how to protect irreplaceable files like precious family photos.

Google Backup & Sync is insurance for your data

COMMENT

Disney

Disney building AI to figure out exactly when you'll laugh

The Nintendo Switch,

How Australians play video games in 2017

Kotaku

The ANU expedition will help solve the mysteries of the underwater continent.

How researchers search for a lost continent

2017 Volkswagen Golf Trendline.

Volkswagen's updated Golf tested

Stephen Ottley

2017 Honda CR-V VTi-LX AWD.

Tested: Honda's all-new CX-5 rival

Andrew Maclean

Tesla Model 3.

Tesla Model 3 price revealed

Stephen Ottley

Porsche Cayenne

Germany bans sale of Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Greg Kable

An illustration of what the next McLaren hypercar, codenamed P15, could look like.

McLaren's plots 'extreme' supercar

Stephen Ottley

2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom

Rolls-Royce Phantom revealed

Andrew Chesterton

Ainslie Tricolours forward Matt Thompson is kicking bags with just one arm.

Ainslie forward Matt Thompson kicking bags with one arm

Raiders forward Sia Soliola is already giving the game a good name.

Raiders favourite Soliola already giving game a good name

Scott Fardy is leaving the Brumbies, while Christian Lealiifano is set for more game time next year.

Brumbies review: Larkham exits as two stars plot comebacks

Former Origin star Petero Civoniceva has encouraged Dave Taylor to go out on a Green Machine high.

Repay the Raiders for getting Coal Train back on track, says Petero

A Black Opal Stakes day race will be named the Riharna Thomson Bracelet in honour of the late track word rider.

Black Opal day race to be named Riharna Thomson Bracelet

Sending a message: Bevan French is mobbed by teammates after his late try.

Eels show they belong in September with big win over Broncos

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 28: Chad Townsend of the Sharks passes the ball out during the round 21 NRL match between ...

Sharks cruise to easy win in Auckland, end Warriors' season

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has suggested having the pay dispute settled by a third party.

Cricket pay war a big turn-off for Indian broadcasters