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The number of overdoses from prescription pain killers, including opioids, is on the rise in Australia.

The addictive drug that is 'no better than paracetamol'

Warren Entsch at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 7 August 2017. Fedpol. Photo: Andrew Meares

It's over: 'Rebel' Liberal MPs back away from plan to cross floor

59 mins ago

Generic banking CBA, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, investment, term deposit, money, Friday 1st April 2016 photo Louie ...

Commonwealth Bank dumps short-term bonuses for execs

UPDATED

Terrorists crashed two airliners into the World Trade Center New York city on 11 September 2001.

9/11 victim finally identified by DNA, 16 years after attack

1 hr ago

Italy's Sara Errani.

The tortellini did it: Player blames pasta for failed drug test

37 mins ago

CityLink

Motorists tip $2.1b into coffers of toll road operator, report reveals

1 hr ago

Is rugby league dying? These stats should concern every footy fan

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

Massive sinkhole, now 80 metres wide, swallows five more homes

Maggie Astor

An 'alarming' number of Australians don't get enough sleep

40 mins ago

The drug that stopped Liam fearing sex could be listed on the PBS

What ate Sam? Scientist solves flesh-eating critter mystery

Fadi Ibrahim has been arrested in Dubai.

John Ibrahim's house raided, brothers arrested in Sydney police operation

UPDATED
Nick Ralston
2 mins ago

'It is never OK for anyone, even a health professional, to touch without consent and a plausible explanation of their ...

I didn't speak up during a massage, but I wish I had

1 hr ago

Karl Stefanovic gets fired up on the Today show.

'Complete BS': TV stars go postal on gay marriage plebiscite

1 hr ago

Symi, Greece. The Greek Islands are a good spot to visit during Europe's quiet season.

Avoid the tourist backlash: The best places to go in off-season

38 mins ago

Frozen Free Fall s one of 42 Disney apps named in the lawsuit.

These 42 Disney apps are spying on your kids, lawsuit claims

1 hr ago

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Government persisting with plebiscite

Taylor Swift claims Colorado radio host David Mueller groped her in June 2013.

Taylor Swift watches jury selection for trial against DJ

He put his what where? Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) have a Sex and the City moment.

Spoilers

Game of Thrones finally heats up in Spoils of War

Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson in Sharknado 5: Global Swarming.

Today Show hosts make acting debut in Sharknado 5

Snow fell in Oberon during cold weather on Monday August 7. It was the first decent snow for the NSW Central Tablelands ...

Snow falls on Central Tablelands - but it's heating up in Sydney

Lord mayor Clover Moore.

Martin Place homeless to be moved on Tuesday as Moore reveals plan

No more meat trays: NSW RSL suspends all fundraising

Father of four posted about hatred of police before fatal shooting

Rachel Olding

Hornsby MP Matt Kean said the government is considering a "range of options" to ensure Hornsby residents are not left ...

Government promises council fix after 'toxic' mayor dumped

Lisa Visentin

Jean Claude Perrottet has pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexual intercourse without consent.

Perrottet 'let off tight family leash' on night of alleged assault: court

Conditions in the Snowy Mountains are set to only get better this week, according to the nearby resorts.

'Pretty gusty': Thredbo hit by strongest wind in a year

Finbar O'Mallon

NSW has some of the highest fines in the world for cycling offences.

Cycling fines soar in first year of harsher penalties in NSW

Matt O'Sullivan

NSW EPA took a dim view of the oversight of Forestry Corp.

NSW EPA blasts conflicts of interest in forestry bill

Peter Hannam

ACT Policing are targeting drug dealing in Canberra's city centre.

Weekend drug busts target capital's 'entertainment' district

ACT

Police wish to speak to these men over the incident.

Police seek group of men over brutal attack on couple

WA

Betty Cuthbert has died aged 79.

Olympic champion Betty Cuthbert has died, aged 79

UPDATED

Vera Yee has been creating a verge garden on McKye Street, Waverton since 2000 with North Sydney Council's support.

On the verge: The hobby that risks the wrath of your local council

17 mins ago

The big test is, of course, on auction day.

Think that house may be overpriced? This might be why

Byford, in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale area, has seen its population soar in the past five years.

The 10 areas that have transformed most in five years

1 hr ago

Easy bathroom tips and tricks – and things to steer clear of

Matthew Perry, star of Friends, was also in the Odd Couple reboot.

Friends' star Matthew Perry splurges on $25 million penthouse

A rare breed: Film director Jocelyn Moorhouse.

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A rare breed: Film director Jocelyn Moorhouse.

A rare breed: More women making films, still not enough

Karl Quinn

Justice Party senator Derryn Hinch.

Untrusting voters demand tangible action

EDITORIAL

Workers are vulnerable in the virtual workplace

COMMENT
Linda Tucker

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Coalition MPs Dean Smith, Trent Zimmerman, Tim Wilson, Trevor Evans and Warren Entsch.

It's over: 'Rebel' Liberal MPs back away from plan to cross floor

Matthew Knott
59 mins ago

'I question whether my party will ever do the right thing': Forster

1 hr ago

The surpsising politician who voters trust the most

EXCLUSIVE

Same sex marriage

Coalition meets to decide gay marriage postal plebiscite details

Live

Malcolm Turnbull.

The shadow of Tony Abbott hangs over Malcolm Turnbull

ANALYSIS

Gilead's Truvada antiretroviral treats people living with HIV.

'It has stoppped making me fear sex': high hope drug will be listed

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was not prepared to back a free vote in Parliament.

Liberal push to ditch plebiscite gets support from just seven MPs

The Kra canal could mean big business.

Thailand's Kra canal plan would link Indian, Pacific oceans

Lindsay Murdoch
5 mins ago

US president Donald Trump.

A Russian bot: Trump's biggest fan

1 hr ago

French President Emmanuel Macro.

Macron's honeymoon comes to a halt

Adam Nossiter

FILE - This combination of file photos shows Kim Jong Nam, left, exiled half-brother of North Korea's leader Kim Jong ...

'Direct challenge': North Korea hits back at $1 billion UN sanctions

Kirsty Needham

Despite all their criticisms, Australians who participated in the Fairfax-Ipsos focus groups have some admiration for ...

The time bomb the major parties can't afford to ignore

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Pupils at Rozelle Public School protest against the proposed location of unfiltered emissions stacks near their school.

Schools and emissions stacks don't mix

COMMENT
Sunil Badami

Peter FitzSimons.

How did the Liberal Party get into this unnecessary mess?

COMMENT
Peter FitzSimons

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett eats ice cream at a Dairy Queen diner in Omaha, Neb., as he chats with Berkshire ...

Why $US100 billion in cash is bad news for Warren Buffett

Banks will again be the focus for investors as the CBA controversy rolls on.

Markets Live: Wave of selling hits ASX

Live
Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
19 mins ago

"The overriding consideration of the board was the collective accountability of senior management for the overall ...

CBA dumps short-term bonuses for execs this year

UPDATED
Clancy Yeates

CityLink

Motorists tip $2.1b into Transurban coffers

Patrick Hatch
1 hr ago

Australia has a $66 billion sleeping problem

Anna Patty
40 mins ago

In 'limbo': business groups slam citizenship changes

Nassim Khadem

Investors betting on reform push up media stocks

Lucy Battersby

8@eight: Higher open in store

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Chris Weston

A running plan can help develop both your strength and endurance.

The simple trick becoming a better, fitter, runner

The Long Run

Lekker's Damsko was inspired by Dutch canal boats.

Dutch bike brand Lekker just released the ultimate party boat

Handsome Things

Major banks often pay savers significantly less than the market leader through their term deposits.

Term deposit interest rates dwindle to record lows

COMMENT
Clancy Yeates

A2Milk is up more than 630 per cent since listing in March 2015.

Investing in an IPO? More than half will have negative returns

COMMENT
Scott Phillips

Brewer James O'Shea, entrepreneur Michael Burton and James Ruel.

Pub with no beer? Not any more

Cara Waters

To pay or not to pay GST.

Deciphering the different GST classifications

COMMENT
Max Newnham

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Will Sydney's tent city be dismantled?

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North Korea vows to teach US 'severe lesson'

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Soldier's cousin dies in stabbing attack

06.08.17 The Age Dandenong Booking 0000000 Photo shows 16 year old Sam Kanizay who was bitten by some sort of critter at ...

'Something ate Sam's legs'

Toxic State: What lies beneath There are thousands of toxic sites across NSW. The Environmental Protection Authority ...

Toxic State (part 2): meet the illegal asbestos dumpers

11 mins ago

twin peaks stan july

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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Sunrise producer Michael Pell with co-host Samantha Armytage.

Network Ten boss slams Sunrise poaching reports

Broede Carmody
50 mins ago

Karl Stefanovic gets fired up on the Today show.

TV stars go postal on gay marriage plebiscite

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

Masterful acting, but not the accent: Elisabeth Moss as Detective Robin Griffin in Top of the Lake: China Girl.

Moss' Australian accent still 'woeful' in Top of the Lake sequel

Broede Carmody

He put his what where? Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) have a Sex and the City moment.

Game of Thrones finally heats up in Spoils of War

Spoilers
Karl Quinn

Cate Blanchett is set to play Lucille Ball in a new movie penned by Aaron Sorkin.

Cate Blanchett to play iconic comedian in new Amazon film

Michael Idato

Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson in Sharknado 5: Global Swarming.

Today hosts Karl and Lisa make Hollywood debut in Sharknado 5

Rob Moran

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld may dress immaculately for shows but remains as relaxed as ever on stage.

Review: Seinfeld barely wastes a word with slick stand-up

Martin Boulton

A rare breed: Film director Jocelyn Moorhouse.

What's wrong with this picture? Australia's gender gap reveal

Karl Quinn

Mark Kilmurray outside the ensemble theatre on 07 August, 2017. Mark is director of the theatre that is celebrating its ...

On stage playing a new role with just two hours' notice

Nick Galvin

Why this play and why now? Bishanyia Vincent and Anthony Gooley in <i>One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest</i>.

This cuckoo flies but why this play and why now?

Jason Blake

Ellen Kirkwood's music turned out to be as loftily ambitious as her subject matter.

Big questions provoke dramatic musical response

John Shand

'It is never OK for anyone, even a health professional, to touch without consent and a plausible explanation of their ...

I didn't speak up during massage, but I wish I had

Jennifer Morton
1 hr ago

Let's stop trivialising our kids' schoolyard experiences, writes Cat Rodie.

The lesson about consent my six-year-old taught me

COMMENT
Cat Rodie

The scene outside the federal court on Monday, August 7, 2017, in Denver, Colorado.

Taylor Swift watches over jury selection for assault trial

Keith Coffman

Sold-out: The Lush Kitchen fidget spinner.

The beauty fidget spinner that sold out in one hour

Natalie Reilly

The problem with the This Girl Can campaign is that the male gaze remains dominant, internalised as self-perception.

We must rethink campaigns that rework the 'sex sells' approach

Feeling awe makes us more generous and humble, reduces stress and creates a sense of timelessness.

How awe influences humans

Sarah Berry

The Bachelor's Richie Strahan and Alex Nation at a party in Sydney last year.

The Bachelor's Richie Strahan and Alex Nation 'split'

Amy Croffey

The wealthy reap the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

Why the Mediterranean diet only works for the wealthy

Sarah Berry

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The calculator that works out how much sleep parents have lost

47 mins ago

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The scientific reason newborns smell so lovely

55 mins ago

Ezrah puts his skills to the test.

Tattoo whiz kid has inked his mum and his maths teacher

1 min ago

Symi, Greece. The Greek Islands are a good spot to visit during Europe's quiet season.

Avoid the tourist backlash: World's best places to go in off-season

David Whitley
38 mins ago

Croatia: It's a country that's begging to be grammed.

Not TripAdvisor: The one thing determining where we travel to

Ben Groundwater
15 mins ago

Tourists crowd the streets of Dubrovnik.

'Go home': Anger boils over as tourists overrun Europe's hotspots

Zuppa di pesce and garlic bruschetta.

Neil Perry's Rosetta Ristorante heading to Sydney

Boss move: Use fingers for nigiri.

How to eat like a boss: The ultimate guide to dining out dos and don'ts

Pan-fried pork belly with spring onion.

Adam Liaw's pan-fried pork belly with spring onion recipe

Both current and former Google employees have spoken up to reject an anonymous engineer's manifesto.

Google workers slam anti-diversity memo

Frozen Free Fall s one of 42 Disney apps named in the lawsuit.

These Disney apps may be spying on your kids

1 hr ago

Tacoma

Review: Tacoma is a multi-layered sci-fi masterpiece

LinkedIn first started testing the service last month.

LinkedIn's Tinder for mentors sounds creepy

Australians can't hang up on their home phones when the mobile networks are still full of black spots even in the cities.

Fix for mobile coverage needed before NBN

COMMENT

Mexican-built examples of the new Kia Rio feature minimal safety gear.

Safety experts take aim at carmakers' double standards

David McCowen

Porsche has recalled the Cayenne to address diesel emissions issues.

Porsche recalls Cayenne to address diesel emissions

David McCowen

2017 Holden Trax

What is the best Holden Trax model?

Andrew Maclean

Mazda has announced an expanded partnership with Toyota.

Toyota and Mazda join forces

Drive Staff

Mercedes-Benz will launch its first EQ models in Australia in 2019.

Mercedes-Benz reveals its plans to take down tesla

Stephen Ottley

2017 Peugeot 208 Active.

Peugeot cuts 208 and 2008 prices

Dom Tripolone

Five gone: ARL Commission chairman John Grant made some ambitious promises with his strategic plan in 2012.

Is rugby league dying? The stats should concern every league fan

COMMENT
Andrew Webster

Parramatta captain Tim Mannah says he feels for players at clubs under salary cap stress.

We haven't agreed to $9.2m salary cap, say players

Chris Barrett and Michael Chammas

Disbelief: Manny Pacquiao reacts after his loss to Jeff Horn in Brisbane. He wants a rematch.

Sweat and blood await Horn as he prepares for Pacquiao rematch

Phil Lutton

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon (left) celebrates after winning the gold medal in a pulsating finale to the women's 1500m.

Faith delivers as London pays tribute to Cuthbert

Michael Gleeson

Nick Kyrgios has had his first win since May.

Kyrgios victorious for first time since May

1 hr ago

Revitalised: Will Genia training with the Wallabies.

Rebels emerge as frontrunners to sign Genia

Tom Decent

Four more: Sam Reid has signed a contract extension with the Sydney Swans.

Another key Swan seals deal until next decade

James Buckley

Luke Wilkshire playing for the Socceroos in 2013.

Wilkshire says his body can deal with temprature shift of 50c

Dominic Bossi

All smiles: Newcastle Knights will be operated by the city's Wests Group, after members overwhelming voted in support of ...

Wests Group set to takeover Knights after members vote 'yes'

Robert Dillon

Money talks: A wealthy Blues supporter could help NSW coach Laurie Daley unearth a talented young halfback.

The untapped revenue source that could boost Blues

Roy Masters

Mitchell Moses: I'm definitely a lot happier person."

'I'm finally fulfilling my potential at Parramatta': Moses

Michael Chammas

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