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Kim Trump

Five reasons Trump's threat of war sounds scarier than it is

Charles Bennett Taylor believes his painting may be the work of Italian master Artemisia Gentileschi.

Modest or masterpiece? A hair could help solve mystery of painting

Mario Christodoulou

Cassandra Sainsbury

Strain begins to show as Sainsbury is going it alone

ANALYSIS
Andrew Wight

Former Kambala principal Debra Kelliher.

Former elite school principal sues school and teachers

British police had earlier released CCTV footage in a bid to find the suspect.

UK police arrest man suspected of pushing woman in front of bus

The more politics is failing, the more it seems like a good idea to have a popular vote on something. Take Bill ...

This speech was one of the biggest moments in Bill Shorten's career

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

'Never would've picked it with Will ': Broken heart of a community

Husband charged with attempted murder after stabbing

PM's capitulation hurts, but now we must fight instead of boycotting it

COMMENT
Penny Wong

'Tragic': Sydney analyst told he had the flu one day before he died

Why marriage should remain between a man and a woman

COMMENT

Nasser Elkordi and Kyle Sandilands.

Kyle Sandilands' business partner and friends raided by police

Kate McClymont

Taylor Swift testified in court on Thursday.

Taylor Swift testifies DJ 'grabbed' her under her skirt

Uncertain future: FFA chairman Steven Lowy.

'Embarrassing: FFA's fate in hands of FIFA as talks fail

Lack of sleep impacts on mood.

I was a sleeplessness addict. Its effects are underestimated.

COMMENT

Johnny Ruffo is now on the mend after emergency surgery.

Actor Johnny Ruffo thought he had a migraine, it was much worse

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Rabbitohs deal to Bulldogs

Cutting immigration could hurt sharemarket returns, according to fund managers.

Have a mortgage? Make sure your rate has a '3' at the front

Lateline host Emma Alberici has said Australia dragging its feet on marriage equality is an "indictment" on both sides ...

ABC staff gagged over marriage equality

There is speculation Ronda Rousey could do a stint with the WWE.

Ronda Rousey reportedly training for pro wrestling career

Emergency services personnel check a crashed double-decker bus in Lavender Hill.

London double-decker bus crashes into shop

Jean Claude Perrottet (right), the brother of NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, leaves the Downing Centre District Court ...

Jean Claude Perrottet found not guilty of sexual assault

Stephanie Gardiner

Son barricades mum in room, calls police after brutal stabbing

$1 billion blowout in Westconnex gateway project

Blogger Shane Dowling is serving a four-month prison sentence for contempt.

Blogger jailed for naming Seven boss' alleged lovers

More beach-welcoming weather on the way for Sydney.

'Impressive' burst of unusual warmth on the way to Sydney

Pulling the plug on rising power prices?

The massive gap between the best and worst electricity plans

An artist's impression of the new trains that will be built in South Korea.

'Too wide and long': New $2.3 billion trains don't fit the tracks

Sophia with mum Jackie, dad Darren and sisters Charlie and Grace. Sophia is now back to full health after open heart ...

'I don't say this lightly': Landmark study finds cause of miscarriages

One current and one former Australian Border Force officer were arrested this week.

The inside story of corruption in Australian Border Force

EXCLUSIVE

The AFL has offered support to Ben Cousins' family, as the former footballer begins his year in jail.

Ben Cousins reportedly fails drug test in prison

WA

A state high school has told Year 8 students to abstain from sexual activity.

'Shame': Parents angry at school over sex education policy

VIC

Surry Hills Shopping Centre.

Top architects will compete to transform Sydney's 'Murder Mall'

South Korea's special prosecutor has focused on Samsung Group's relationship with President Park Geun-hye, accusing Lee ...

The Asian property tax bombshell that would backfire in Australia

ANALYSIS

The Great Australian Dream of a house on a quarter-acre block is fast fading.

Home ownership not a priority for a third of Australians

Double Bay's streetscape is made up of predominately Art Deco or Victorian style buildings.

Double Bay: Luxury lifestyle with village atmosphere

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Agents don't need to disclose difficult neighbours.

Murder and meth labs: What do agents have to disclose about a home?

The Crown's Claire Foy.

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The Crown's Claire Foy.

The Crown returns: Netflix readies second coronation

Michael Idato

Photograph shows 27yo Clinton Pryor, a Wajuk, Balardung, Kija and a Yulparitja man from Western Australia. On September ...

The 'Spiritual Walker' crosses the country for his people

Damien Murphy

Bruce Billson, the former small business minister who is now chairman of the franchise lobby group, Franchise Council of ...

Bruce Bilson's dual income takes breaches to another level

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Labor frontbencher Shayne Neumann told the CCC he supported real-time donation disclosures for candidates

Angry Labor MPs confront shadow minister in secret meeting

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Koziol

Mathias Cormann reaches out to set ground rules for 'fair' debate

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Koziol

One of the biggest moments in Bill Shorten's path to The Lodge

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Labor frontbencher Penny Wong.

Penny Wong: Yes this postal ploy hurts, but please don't boycott it

COMMENT

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the postal vote will give Australians the chance to have their say.

Postal vote the 'worst research you can do apart from robopolls'

Judith Ireland

Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten.

'I hold you responsible for every bit of filth': Shorten blasts Turnbull

James Massola

Noel Pearson at the Queensland Media Club on Thursday.

Pearson: Delay republic until Indigenous vote is held

Felicity Caldwell

President Donald Trump is using his Twitter account to blast Mitch McConnell.

Trump escalates attacks on key Republican leader

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Pravit Rojanaphruk showing his ink-stained hands after being fingerprinted by police.

South-east Asian regimes step up repression of critics

Lindsay Murdoch

Emergency services personnel check a crashed double-decker bus in Lavender Hill.

London double-decker bus crashes into shop

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump.

North Korea threatens to fire missile at US island within days

Kirsty Needham

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, centre, watches the test launch of missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea.

North Korean shouting match could provoke Trump into over-reacting

COMMENT
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

E10's share of total petrol sales in NSW has fallen.

Ethanol policy: a de facto tax on Sydney drivers

COMMENT
Sean Nicholls

Tony Abbott is resuming his role as a negative campaigner for the same-sex marriage postal vote. Illustration: Simon Bosch.

John Hewson to Malcolm Turnbull: time to lead or lose

COMMENT
John Hewson

Bruce Billson, the former small business minister who is now chairman of the franchise lobby group, Franchise Council of ...

'Two pleases': How Billson bangs on Canberra's doors

Adele Ferguson

Investors have high expectations for AGL Energy's future under its outspoken American chief Andy Vesey.

AGL board caps salary of CEO Andy Vesey after investor bill shock

CBD
Colin Kruger, CBD

The Fair Work Ombudsman said it was concerned about the lack of any meaningful response or commitment from Pizza Hut ...

'No action': Pizza Hut slammed over underpayments

Anna Patty

Indonesia's former minister of tourism and creative economy Mari Pangestu is a face of modern Indonesia.

We're missing opportunities to trade with Indonesia

COMMENT
Harold Mitchell

Amazon not so scary, says Blundy's big box retail owner

Carolyn Cummins

Global tensions pull ASX down

Jessica Sier

Private equity giant's each-way bet on Aussie house prices

ANALYSIS

Should Australian superannuation build a 'new Bali'?

Jewel Topsfield

Seth Rogen sported a dad bod in <i>Bad Neigbours</i>.

Why so many men are losing the fight against the 'dad bod'

Fitness

A succesful date is really just about having good ettiquete.

The basic things people always do wrong on the first date

Culture

Innovative technology may be able to help teach children how to handle money.

How to make our kids money smart

Catherine Robson

Despite reports of the property market coming off the boil, it's still not a welcoming environment for Millennials.

Five better places for Millennials to put their money than property

Clayton Howes

There is occasional merit in letting staff go.

Losing great staff? Good riddance

COMMENT
James Adonis

Kimberley Smith's The Fit Mummy Project app clocked up over 1000 downloads in the first few weeks after launch.

Cashing in on the mummy market

Nina Hendy

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North Korea threatens Guam attack

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Trump chicken appears outside White House

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Dastyari, Hinch and a rainbow cake

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Amazing escape as train clips car

In this Thursday, May 25, 2017 photo, Rashad Rouse, 27, whose dream is getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, ...

World of Photos - August 10, 2017

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Gather the congregation for the brand new season of Preacher - now streaming only on Stan.

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They're Swedish guys and private eyes, Swedish Dicks - 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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The Bachelor

'I am not a puppet': Bachelor Matty J goes on a rant

Christine Sams

Lateline host Emma Alberici has said Australia dragging its feet on marriage equality is an "indictment" on both sides ...

ABC staff gagged over marriage equality

Broede Carmody

Lots of vancant gazes: Nicole LaLiberte and Kyle MacLachlan in Twin Peaks.

Confused by Twin Peaks? You're not alone, says its star

Michael Idato

Proud to make an Australian film in his adopted homeland: Ben Elton.

'Summers' premiere puts spring in Ben Elton's step

Garry Maddox

Rebel Wilson at the Supreme Court following her defamation trial verdict in June.

Rebel Wilson suffers concussion on set of new comedy

Rob Moran

Disney have announced plans to consolidate their most valuable content, including Frozen and its upcoming sequel, and ...

Disney's streaming service is the biggest disruption since Netflix

Michael Idato

Oscar winners Joel and Ethan Coen have teamed with Netflix for their first TV series.

Oscar-winning siblings breaking into TV with new Netflix series

Michael Idato

Sian's reaction when Laura returned with a rose.

What's with The Bachelor? It's getting more UnReal

COMMENT
Aja Styles

In the first act Jonas Kaufmann, one of the great Wagnerian tenors, dissembled like a youth who had smashed the family ...

Why I would give this five-and-a-half stars if I could

Peter McCallum

Critical acclaim: Jazz singer Janet Seidel, who has died aged 62.

'First lady of jazz' Janet Seidel has died at 62

John Shand

Vice President Al Gore arrives at the LA Premiere of "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power" at the Arclight Hollywood ...

Reasons to be cheerful: Why Al Gore refuses to be gloomy

Garry Maddox

Johnny Ruffo is now on the mend after emergency surgery.

Actor Johnny Ruffo thought he had migraine. It was much worse.

Nicole Economos

Anger can be a useful emotion, but irrational hostility does nobody any good.

Pointless aggression makes me angry

COMMENT
Jean Flynn

Taylor Swift testified in court on Thursday.

Taylor Swift alleges DJ 'grabbed' her under her skirt

Jo Hartley asks: Why do we stay in dead-end relationships?

Why do we stay in dead-end relationships?

Jo Hartley

Amber Heard and Elon Musk on the Gold Coast in April.

Amber Heard speaks out on split from Elon Musk

Sara Moniuszko

Does protein love your guts?

Could a protein-rich diet soothe an inflamed gut?

Sarah Berry

Jennifer Lawrence makes four appearances on Vogue's September issue's four covers.

J-Law drinks bourbon, talks about new BF for painted Vogue cover

Mary Ward

Donald Trump normal image and with the filter.

These FaceApp race filters were obviously a very bad idea

Abby Ohlheiser

Photo: Sabrina Carpenter/ styledbymagic/Instagram

Why Disney fans are obsessed with these Minnie Mouse ears

Photos: David Beckham

David Beckham proves he is just like any other dad

Cash Warren and Jessica Alba with daughters, Honor,9, and Haven, 5.

Jessica Alba's 'rules' for naming baby number three

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Not just politicians: Why dual citizenship can be a bad thing

Michael Gebicki

Doha, Qatar. Australians will now be able to enter Qatar, visa-free, for 30 days.

Qatar scraps visas for Australians and 79 other countries

Beautiful Guam Guam is an island in Micronesia, but is a US territory. It is known as the place "where America starts ...

Seven things to know about the island North Korea wants to bomb

Paul Chai

Chicken and chickpea stew.

Slow-cooker recipes for breakfast, dinner and dessert

Unmissable: Sui mai topped with crab roe.

Review: Super-fancy yum cha at Neil Perry's Jade Temple

Midweek mussels: Big bowls of mussels, risoni, peas and bacon.

Easy peasy midweek mussels with creamy pasta, peas and bacon

Samus is better than ever in the new Metroid game.

An iconic, if overlooked, game franchise returns

Facebook has introduced a new 'Watch' tab in the US.

Facebook takes on TV with new 'Watch' tab

Robot

Australia needs to embrace, not fear, automation: study

Just what you need for a brutal long-haul flight.

Sony headphones new king of noise cancelling

Pearson Test of English.

Ex-radio news reader fails robot's English test

2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition.

New Ford Focus RS Limited Edition revealed

Dom Tripolone

2018 Kia Stinger.

Kia Stinger priced under $50k

Andrew Maclean

Australians believe sports car drivers are the rudest.

Do Australians hate sports car drivers?

David McCowen

Nissan has slashed the price of its 370Z sports car.

Nissan slashes 370Z prices

David McCowen

2017 Renault Megane Intens sedan.

Renault's new Toyota Corolla rival reviewed

Stephen Ottley

2017 BMW 420i v Infiniti Q60 GT.

BMW 4-Series Coupe v Infiniti Q60

Andrew Maclean

Josh Reynolds may have played his last game for the Bulldogs.

Reynolds may have played last game for Dogs in loss to Rabbitohs

James Buckley

Tragic: Will Carrigan in action for Scone Thoroughbreds.

'I never would have picked it with Will': a community's broken heart

Andrew Webster

Uncertain future: FFA chairman Steven Lowy.

'Embarrassing: FFA's fate in hands of FIFA as talks fail

Dominic Bossi

Craig Bellamy says that Melbourne Storm's stripped premiership in 2007 is not erased from memory.

Craig's list: Will Storm's new breed convince Bellamy to stay?

Chris Barrett

There is speculation Ronda Rousey could do a stint with the WWE.

Ronda Rousey reportedly training for pro wrestling career

Wayne Bennett emphatically denies there is a problem with Jack Bird.

'I couldn't give a damn': Flanagan lets fly at Bennett over Bird

Phil Lutton

Jordan Uelese in Wallabies training camp in Newcastle.

Only 28 minutes of pro Rugby but he says he's ready for All Blacks

Tom Decent

Unheralded Queenslander: Stuart Deane.

Unheralded Aussie pro who won $US1 million off Donald Trump

Evin Priest

Blake Ferguson says the team will be starting from ground zero again.

Ferguson finally gets new contract from Roosters

Chris Barrett

Denis Fitzgerald.

Eels seek to forever rid former directors from office

Adrian Proszenko

Rarely used: Matt Cecchin sends Sam Burgess to the sin bin in round 17.

What is the NRL's plan when it comes to foul play? Does it have one?

COMMENT
Steve Mascord

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