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Hot desking is a trend in workplaces but is despised by some private sector staff.

ATO hot-desking plan draws fire from union

It's unclear if the officer remains with ACT Policing but over a 10 year period he allegedly regularly abused his access ...

Officer looked up information for criminal friend: report

Cost of living expenses are placing pressure on Australian consumers, with electricity, health and food expenses topping ...

Financially, Australians are worried about pretty much everything

"A tsunami effect": Archbishop Christopher Prowse.

Canberra Archbishop confident of a 'no' vote on same-sex marriage

James Arvanitakis, a professor at Western Sydney University, said his previous career in the finance industry was ...

Why we should strive to work 15 hours a week

Nestle is accused of using ground water in its Poland Spring Water products.

Nestle's premium priced spring water not what it seems, suit alleges

Fallout continues as galas cancel on Trump resort

Church's threat to staff who wed same-sex partners

EXCLUSIVE

Gusmao to lead East Timor's $50b battle with Australia

Lindsay Murdoch

$60-a-week driver aims to deliver for low-paid workers

EXCLUSIVE

New investment rules to curb China's foreign acquisition binge

Aussie boy Julian Cadman.

Family confirm their 'funny, cheeky' Julian died in Barcelona attack

BREAKING
1 min ago

Raiders forward Joe Tapine is wrapped up by the Penrith defence.

Raiders left ruing slow start against Panthers

UPDATED

Members of the British Astronomers Association train their telescopes at the sun on August 10, 1999, near Truro in ...

Total solar eclipse: 'There's never been an event like this in human history'

Edwin Shien Bing Toh unsuccessfully sued his former fiancee for the return of a $15,500 engagement ring.

Man sues ex-fiancee for $15,000 engagement ring, lavish gifts

The Bachelor's Matty Johnson before he booted off Leah Costa this week.

Samantha X hits out at The Bachelor's 'slut-shaming'

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Penrith's cheeky post-match celebrations

Food and work: no evidence of higher productivity.

Why pigs could be the future of transplant surgery

Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bronn (Jerome Flynn).

Game Of Thrones star says postman won't speak to him anymore

Australian boy Julian Cadman killed in Barcelona ...

1:06AM

Anger simmers in Philippines over Duterte's drug ...

11:22PM

Four Points: Any which way to finals for Jobe

11:28PM

ACT Policing are seeking the public’s help to locate missing 13-year-old, Jack Hambilton. Photo: supplied

Police search for missing Canberra boy Jack Hambilton

Audit of 'places of detention' needed to meet UN Convention

Ex-St Eddie's student speaks out about principal's resignation

Artist Marie Ramos is creating a large artwork of 'fingerprint hearts' as a way to raise funds for Connie Johnson and ...

Artist's heartfelt tribute to Connie Johnson coming to Canberra

ANU scientists will measure the seismic activity caused by the viking clap at Sunday's Raiders game.

Scientists to measure Viking clap 'footquake'

Police

Canberra men make citizens' arrest after fight with driver

Imants Tillers and Michael Nelson Jagamara.

Artists find a lifelong reconciliation through collaboration

Queensland's annual avocado crop is worth $460 million.

Aussie researchers set to solve global avocado shortage

QLD

Laura Day bet $500 she could lose weight.

Why Laura bet herself $500 she could lose weight

NSW

Fines should be determined on how much people earn.
First constable Rob Smith using a speed camera.

Speeding fines should be adjusted by income

An 'A-Grade design to update outdated office buildings.

Six designs to revitalise a post-boom Perth

IN DEPTH

Mike Keating, former high ranking public servant, says the government is breaking the rules to pay for its same-sex ...

Govt abusing taxpayers' funds to pay for postal vote: ex-Finance boss

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was a driving force behind the pesticides authority's forced move to Armidale.

APVMA approvals rate crashes further as Armidale move looms

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce during question time on Monday.

Review to probe APVMA failures

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare at Parliament House in Canberra.

Investigation: undersea cable dogged by spy allegations

INVESTIGATION
David Wroe

Churches threaten to dismiss staff who wed same-sex partners

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Koziol

Anti-terror strategy must keep up with twisted IS tactics

ANALYSIS
David Wroe

Police

Australian terror threat: National strategy to protect crowds unveiled

David Wroe

Crossbench senator Nick Xenophon at the British Hotel in Adelaide on Saturday.

Xenophon joins list, takes aim over citizenship furore

COMMENT
Nick O'Malley

Nick Xenophon leads a crucial bloc of senators in Parliament.

Then there were seven: latest MP off to the High Court

Nick O'Malley

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull would need the support of at least one crossbencher if Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby ...

Bombshell decision leaves government's survival in doubt

EXCLUSIVE
Peter Hartcher

Families of young men believed responsible for the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils gather along with members of the ...

'It cannot be ruled out': Barcelona suspect may be in France

Anshuman Raj's wife asked for $1.3 million to drop her complaint.

Tide of unfairness turns in India as women abuse 'shield' law

Amrit Dhillon

Xanana Gusmao, former president of East Timor who was elected into power in 1998.

Xanana Gusmao to continue border fight in The Hague

Lindsay Murdoch

Police officers stand outside a building during a search in Ripoll, north of Barcelona.

Families believe cleric to blame for Barcelona attacks

Same-sex marriage enjoys support in the community but the Coalition has struggled to deal with the issue internally.

Postal plebiscite a debacle likely to happen for Turnbull

Crispin Hull

The pain from the end of the mining boom is being felt in pay packets.

Hope yet for economy despite dark days

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine
42 mins ago

Cult of the management KPI doesn't measure up

Ross Gittins

Cult of the management KPI doesn't measure up

Ross Gittins

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AFR PHOTOGRAPH BY GLENN HUNT 080811.
GENERIC- Virgin blue, virgin australia, aviation, australian, ...

New rules for China's buying binge will affect our market

Kirsty Needham

Uschi Schreiber is EYs global vice-chair of markets and will be in Melbourne in late November as a speaker at the C2 ...

Here's one way to get more women promoted

Nassim Khadem

Illustration: John Shakespeare.

No bubble in REA shares as Freudenstein buys his first stock

Colin Kruger, CBD

Ariadne drops bid for four board seats

Carolyn Cummins

Xinja seeks up to $15 million amid push for start-up banks

Clancy Yeates

Focus shifts to miners as BHP, Fortescue report

Darren Gray

Gusmao to lead East Timor's $50b battle with Australia

Lindsay Murdoch

The key to any successful residential improvement is understanding not just what you need, but also what is best for the ...

How to boost your property's value without blowing the budget

Allhomes. Domain. Canberra. August 19, 2017.?68/121 Thynne Street, Bruce.?

Auction watch: Sun, townhouse shortage, bring buyers to Bruce

Reduced home building could put pressure on prices

Reduced home building could put pressure on prices

Keith Schleiger

'The Block' foreman Keith, local experts share top reno tips

Perisher Lodge.

Looking for a 'ski change'? Here's your chance to run a business

This spring, let your accessories lift your style game.

Look sharp: 12 of the hottest accessories to invest in now

Stitched Up

A new study puts to bed the longstanding argument about adding water to whisky.

This is the best way to drink whisky, according to science

Fine Drinks

Portrait of Ken Barber, 64, at home in his garden in Kellyville. He is a retired chartered accountant and his wife ...

Consider the downside before you opt to run your own super

John Collett

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Financial strength is key to escaping family violence

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Tiger Tribe founders Anthony and Naomi Green.

The little Australian toy company captivating the babycino generation

Cara Waters

Agathe Kerr has struggled with sick staff at her business, Agathe Patisserie.

Sorting the sick from the shirkers

Sylvia Pennington

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Sam Kerr makes history with four-goal heroics

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US prepares for total eclipse

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Cheika can't pinpoint Kiwi dominance

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Kyrgios into Cincinnati Masters final

Matt Golding

Best of Fairfax cartoons Aug 21

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Younger stan august

The truth is out in the brand new season of Younger - now streaming only on Stan.

The other guy stan

Brand new Stan Original Series The Other Guy - now streaming only on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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The business rules of attraction

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Get Up's marriage equality ad has been viewed more than 16 million times online.

Same-sex marriage ads exempt from discrimination rules

Michael Lallo

London Grammar's Hannah Reid at the Falls Festival in Lorne, Australia, on New Year's Eve 2016.

On the brink: London Grammar's frontwoman faces terrible toll

Bronwyn Thompson

Author Kylie Ladd is interested in writing about what happens after traumatic events.

The aftermath of child abduction revealed

Karen Hardy

Charlie Hunnam plays the British explorer Percy Fawcett in 'The Lost City of Z'.

The Lost City of Z review: Tarzan without the apes

Sandra Hall

Australian Survivor features wrestling in mud and a lot of dirty dealing.

Bastardry as entertainment: The nasty reality of Survivor

Karl Quinn

"For me, there wasn't much difference between being on a porn set and backstage at the theatre," Jon Ronson says.

Jon Ronson takes on the free porn industry in a new podcast

Andrew Purcell

Cruel Sea and Beasts of Bourbon front man Tex Perkins has detailed the warts-and-all life of an Oz rock muso.

The Oz rockers setting the record straight in tell-all memoirs

Jenny Valentish

Unhappy campers Sam (Harriet Dyer) and Ian (Ian Meadows).

Why Australian cinema is still terrified of the bush

Karl Quinn

Willy the Wizard and Pippi Longstocking.

Book Week: the lazy parent's guide to a great costume

Connie Johnson with artist Marie Ramos.

Artist's heartfelt tribute to Connie Johnson

Canberra Beard and Moustache club co-founders Giacomo Paganelli and Matt Leonard.

'Grin and beard it': Canberra celebrates facial hair

White nationalist groups march with torches through a university campus in Charlottesville.

Is it right to praise the dad who disowned his Nazi son?

COMMENT
Natalie Reilly

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Rose Byrne Head of Jury/Actor arrives on the red carpet at Tropfest, Parramatta Park, ...

Rose Byrne is pregnant with her second child

Jenna Clarke

The Bachelor's Matty Johnson before he booted off Leah Costa this week.

'Deplorable slut-shaming': Samantha X on The Bachelor

Amy Croffey

Podcasts are appealing because they can be tailored to our individual interests with minimal effort and cost.

Five podcasts to benefit your health and wellbeing

Lindy Alexander

Erica Packer celebrated her 40th birthday with a week long party in Aspen.

Erica Packer celebrates 40th birthday in lavish style

Jenna Clarke

Sportmax coat; Aje dress.

Why family always comes first for Teresa Palmer

Cosima Marriner

Somewhere between the trolls and the humble brags, every mother can find a support group on the web

How mummy bloggers are influencing parenting decisions

Holly Wainwright

New Zealand singer Kimbra.

Kimbra: I'm glad I've been single most of my career

Jane Rocca

Meatballs braised in tomato sauce.

The Italian weekly meal planner is rich with beautiful pasta

Worker bees on the job.

Why bees make the perfect pet

Braised beef cheeks with parsnip puree.

Put leftovers to good use with these delicous braised beef cheeks

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Grandma sends an invoice for 'expenses' after teen's visit

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I'm a victim of my children's taste in music

A mum's go to do what a mum's go to do.

Pink shows even rock star mums need to pump milk

Bixby Bridge.

38 secrets of the Pacific coast: Guide to the world's best coastal road trip

Kylie McLaughlin

The Table at Kisume: a fine dining experience.

Outside Japan, this Aussie city is the best for a Japanese cultural hit

Anthony Dennis

Window shades up or down? It's a personal choice, so bring a mask if you want to sleep.

Traveller letters: Don't like window shades up - then bring a sleep mask

Mark Zuckerberg is cracking down on hate speech, both internally and on the public Facebook.

Facebook closed 'anon' conservative group

Broadband isn't just about how fast you can download data at home, it's also about fast you can send it.

Aussie smart homes choking on slow speeds

COMMENT

Tim Cook with US president Donald Trump in June.

Tim Cook slams Trump's Charlottesville response

Counter-Strike

Study suggests certain games harm the brain

Kotaku

Mania

New Sonic may be best the series has ever been

Volkswagen Tiguan Adventure.

Volkswagen Tiguan gets tough

Stephen Ottley

2017 Holden Astra LT sedan.

Road test: Holden Astra sedan

Stephen Ottley

Hyundai unveiled its next-generation fuel cell vehicle in Seoul.

Oz set for world first car trial

David McCowen

2018 Toyota Prius C.

Updated Toyota Prius C revealed

Dom Tripolone

Subaru's new XV takes on best and highest selling baby SUVs on the market.

Which is the best small SUV?

David McCowen

2013 Land Rover Discovery 4.

The dangers of buying a used Land Rover Discovery

David Morley

A Raiders fan appears to spit towards the officials at half-time in Sunday's game.

Raiders fan has membership stripped after spitting at referee

UPDATED

Raiders forward Joe Tapine is wrapped up by the Penrith defence.

Raiders fall short against Panthers to all but end finals hopes

UPDATED

Through the gap: Sonny Bill Williams steps through a tackle by Sean McMahon on a night of leaky defences.

'Wallabies will stick with same defensive strategy': Larkham

Yass Magpies' Junior Vatikani is tackled by Tuggeranong Bushrangers' Brett Solomon.

Junior Vatikani helps Yass into Raiders Cup preliminary final

Capital Football National Premier League: Gungahlin United v Canberra FC. FC's Ivan Pavlak and Gungahlin United's Jason ...

'Underdog' Gungahlin keen to knockout Canberra FC

The Demons' Joseph Kerin kicks for goal at close range.

Dan Ryall realising a dream as Eastlake advance

Missed opportunity: Martin Taupau puts his head in his hands after the loss.

Bulldogs upset Manly NRL finals ambitions

Nick Kyrgios will play Grigor Dimitrov for the title.

Kyrgios into Cincinnati Masters final