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Valentine Holmes of the Maroons gets past Mitchell Pearce.

Crucial Holmes try crushes hope of Blues comeback

Live
Steve Mascord
1 hr ago

Centre of attention: Donald Trump junior may have given those investigating his father's campaign their smoking gun.

'Smoking gun': Trump fumes over son's Russia emails

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Brayden Dillon, 15, was shot in the head as he slept at his family home in Glenfield in Sydney's south-west on April 14, ...

Boy's death: Woman who allegedly owned getaway car arrested

BREAKING
1 hr ago

Sydney has become so expensive that population growth has slowed, experts say.

The $650,000 reason that Sydney is losing its people to Melbourne

Jennifer Duke

Biometric facial map. The federal government is experimenting with facial recognition for users of its online services.

Call to put airport-like surveillance into Australian supermarkets

Olivia Hailstone, who was found with critical head injuries at Cowra Holiday Park last month.

Woman found bleeding and half-naked at caravan park dies

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'Every day is a struggle': Injury sparks warning about latest fun 'parks'

Carolyn Tate

Catchy phrase with political baggage claims another victim

COMMENT
Matthew Knott

New threat: Foreign fighters to fly home in droves after defeat of IS

COMMENT

Near-miss was almost 'greatest aviation disaster in history'

Tax Office to waive some late fees after latest website failure

Tom McIlroy

China releases 10 Crown employees jailed over gambling crimes

UPDATED
Bevan Shields

Richard Sharobeem tries out a motorbike paid for by taxpayers.

Diamond ring, liposuction and motorbike: Taxpayers' alleged gifts to son of boss

1 hr ago

According to NASA, IceBridge scientists measured Larsen C to be about 130km long, more than 100 metres wide and about ...

One trillion tonne iceberg breaks off Antarctic Peninsula

44 mins ago

The cast of Yummy Mummies.

'Car-crash TV': Viewers turn off in droves from Seven's new show

Lecturer Adrian Raftery posted this picture of his classroom.

'Couldn't bother their arse to show up': Lecturer's online rant

If you have a sweet tooth, dark chocolate is one of the healthiest ways to satisfy a midday craving. Studies have shown ...

Foods that contain magnesium - and how they help you

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What can you do in five seconds?

Flare cop: The Wanderers have attracted 'countless fines' over the behaviour of their fans, including letting off fireworks.

Run out of patience: Wanderers lash out at own supporters

Poncho man: He probably has a real name, but for now, and probably for all time, he will be known as the guy who tried, ...

Man v poncho: Struggle during rain delay caught on camera

Australian Ninja Warrior presenters, Ben Fordham, Rebecca Maddern, Freddie Flintoff

Australian Ninja Warrior fans make impossible request

Poncho man: He probably has a real name, but for now, and probably for all time, he will be known as the guy who tried, ...

Man v poncho: Struggle during rain delay caught on camera

COMMENT

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Treasure map for property investors to end $11b 'game'

COMMENT

'Will drive me into bankruptcy': Former lover hits out at Seven

Woman denies setting up her boss in alleged $600,000 expenses rort

Generic transport photos February 2006 Manly Ferry and Manly wharf...SMH 1st use SMH Business Qantas photo by Peter ...

Manly Ferry trial to speed up decline of cash, credit cards

COMMENT

Liverpool Plains farmlands are set to be protected further from the activities of Shenhua.

Food trumps coal as NSW refunds Shenhua $262m for licence

James Robertson

Pubs and clubs industries say the 10-year pokies licence periods have restricted their ability to get funding

Millions taken from pokies of poor suburbs, money spent elsewhere

Olivia Hailstone was found with critical head injuries at Cowra Holiday Park in June.

Woman found bleeding and half-naked at caravan park dies

Assistant Commissioner Brett Guerin - pictured here when he was a superintendant -
will not be involved in the ...

Top police officer taken off King St probe as owner sues him

VIC

A body has been discovered in a coal train at the Port of Brisbane.

'Unusual to say the least': Man found dead in coal wagon at port

QLD

Acting Premier Roger Cook claims the new Liberals' whistleblower website is illegal.

Liberal's 'dob in' website 'possibly illegal travesty'

WA

A decision will be made on the two Labor members' future in the party.

Labor pair allegedly pose as Greens while on Melbourne doorknock

Councillor Jess Miller shares her tips on living in Sydney.

Councillor Jess Miller on what makes Sydney so electric

Sydney has become so expensive that population growth has slowed, experts say.

Living in Sydney 'doesn't stack up' without high salary

Chinese Market Gardens in Kyeemagh have been there for 125 years.

The little known south Sydney suburb with just nine streets

Tom Sheahan hasn't lived with a television in the house since he moved out of his parents' home in 2009.

'I'm not a slave to the networks': Why Tom ditched his TV

A converted warehouse in Sydney's inner west suburb of Leichhardt.

Cool warehouses conversions that will inspire you to go to work

Marriage equality marchers in Melbourne in 2016.

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Same-sex marriage is on the parliamentary agenda again.

Don't get your tux dry-cleaned for gay marriage just yet

COMMENT
Judith Ireland

Christopher Armstrong takes most of his smartphone photos at sunrise and sunset.

Become an award-winning smartphone photographer

Peter Munro

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Boyd Cordner leads the team during the New South Wales Blues State of Origin training ...

Why Cordner will lead NSW to victory in Origin III

Andrew Webster

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The public has little faith in federal politicians, or the media.

Phony 'carbon tax' highlights sad state of media and politics

COMMENT
Matthew Knott

We grow out of the need to be in a tribe - unless you're a pollie

COMMENT
Tony Wright

Minister says no new 'carbon tax' on cars, but prices may still rise

Matthew Knott

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who addressed Policy Exchange in London on Monday, has received support from Cabinet ...

The PM's cabinet was prepared for a big backlash - it never came

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Queen Elizabeth II is seen in the parade ring as she arrives with the Royal Procession during ...

'Republican and Elizabethan' Turnbull meets the Queen

Mr Turnbull and Ms May hold a press conference at No 10 Downing Street in London.

The UK and Australia: what happens next?

Political consultant Lynton Crosby has said the Liberal Party should focus on reflecting messages of a "fair go", and an ...

Liberals too focused on things people don't care about: Crosby

Joko Widodo votes at the Jakarta gubernatorial elections, where his erstwhile ally Ahok lost. Some analysts believe the ...

Indonesia introduces new power to ban groups

Jewel Topsfield

Kremlin-linked lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya speaks to a journalist in Moscow on the day of the US presidential election.

Lawyer who met Trump team is trusted insider in Moscow

In this Tuesday, July 11, 2017, photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, ships carrying Chinese military personnel ...

China sends forces to first overseas base

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, center, applauds during the 66th anniversary for the Cambodian People's Party in June.

Cambodia PM Hun Sen's absence prompts questions

Lindsay Murdoch

A teddy bear among the debris of flight MH17 at the crash site outside the Ukrainian village of Grabovka in 2014.

'Did you see the dolls and toys?' An open letter to Vladimir Putin

COMMENT
Jerome Skinner

The next step is to ensure the redirected money is spent as effectively as possible.

The Great Gonski needs to perform more magic

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Same-sex marriage is on the parliamentary agenda again.

Don't get your tux dry-cleaned for gay marriage just yet

COMMENT
Judith Ireland

Crown Resorts has pulled back from China following the arrests.

DFAT confirms jailed Crown staff released in China

UPDATED
Bevan Shields

Local shares fell on Wednesday after a choppy session on Wall Street dominated by political news.

Miners bright spot as ASX in broad sell-off

Jessica Sier

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The treasure map for Sydney real estate investors

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Generic transport photos February 2006 Manly Ferry and Manly wharf...SMH 1st use SMH Business Qantas photo by Peter ...

The trial set to hasten decline of cash, credit cards

COMMENT
Clancy Yeates

'I made up for lost child support with Airbnb'

Emma Vuletic

Lecturer goes on rant after faced with empty classroom

Carolyn Cummins

Cars to cost $5000 more under 'carbon tax', industry claims

Melissa Cunningham

ANZ settles with broker Aitken over 'sexist' tweet

Clancy Yeates

The booming business sparked by our selfie obsession

Men's Style

Louis Vuitton's Tambour Horizon is a bold new direction in the smartwatch race.

Louis Vuitton goes upmarket in luxury smartwatch fight

Watches

Bernard Stahr believes his good credit rating will hold him in good stead once the new credit reporting rules come in. ...

'I know how ruthless they are': What the new credit reporting system means for you

Nina Hendy

Retail Food Group owns Michel's Patisserie, Gloria Jean's, Crust Pizza, Donut King and others.

Five interesting beaten-down stocks

Scott Phillips

Tim Fung, co-founder and chief executive of Airtasker, says reports of harassment are "really concerning".

Predatory behaviour warning on Airtasker

Cara Waters

Lebanese craft brewer Mazen Hajjar has evolved from airline chief executive and war photographer to brewer.

Meet the frothing brewer from Beirut

Alexandra Cain

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McGregor: He's in a f***ing tracksuit

Wanderers

Wanderers put fans on notice

1 hr ago

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What can you do in five seconds?

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George the wombat's birthday videos

A demonstrator is taken into custody by U.S. Capitol Police as activists protest against the Republican health care bill ...

World of Photos - July 12, 2017

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

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It is happening again. The new Twin Peaks is 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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Maria Di Geronimo (centre), with mother Margherita and sister Bianca.

Viewers turn their backs on Seven's Yummy Mummies

Rob Moran

The latest Pirates of the Caribbean was largely filmed in Queensland.

End in sight for pirate film's Australian booty stoush

Sarah Motherwell

Australian Ninja Warrior presenters, Ben Fordham, Rebecca Maddern, Freddie Flintoff

Australian Ninja Warrior fans' impossible request

Broede Carmody

Ansel Elgort, right, and Jamie Foxx in a scene from Baby Driver.

Baby Driver screams 'put down your phone' to iGeneration

Paul Byrnes

Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little are the hot contenders to replace Hamish and Andy on the Hit Network's national drive show.

Carrie and Tommy in the 'box seat' to replace Hamish and Andy

Broede Carmody

Game of Thrones' Wights.

'Cinema in your living room': new Game of Thrones ups the ante

Benji Wilson

Casting the lovers in a live-action Aladdin has proved difficult for Disney.

Disney's search for Aladdin actor hits a snag

Michael Idato

Utopia season 3.

Australian drama, comedy on ABC in decline

ANALYSIS
Karl Quinn

Christopher Armstrong takes most of his smartphone photos at sunrise and sunset.

How to take award-winning photos on your smartphone

Peter Munro

The late Jackie Orszaczky, who understood all music was one and who only knew one way to sing and play: honestly.

Walkley Awards nod: the role of music in a post-truth world

COMMENT
John Shand

The forthcoming Barbie movie stars a character who is, sadly, just not perfect enough.

Why this feminist is looking forward to a Barbie movie

Alyssa Rosenberg

Assuming women need protection from swear words is not respect.

Swear all you want, but don't call me darl, sweetie, love or dear

Jane Caro

Roxy Jacenko during a personal training session with Ben Lucas.

Why Roxy Jacenko's personal trainer is Steve Jobs 2.0

Jenna Clarke

R.M. Williams are now selling a gold boot for women.

R.M. Williams is now selling $545 gold boots

Jenna Clarke

US singer Madonna, hugs her daughter, Mercy, at the opening of The Mercy James Institute for Pediatric Surgery and ...

'Motherly spirit:' Madonna opens her children's hospital in Malawi

James Macharia

Instead of putting all the focus on the baby, new mums need support to look after themselves, writes Shevonne Hunt.

'I don't matter now': The message new mums need to ignore

COMMENT
Shevonne Hunt

Fred Perry shirts are favoured by 'alt-right' offshoot The Proud Boys, who wear a black shirt with yellow trim as a ...

That awkward moment when the 'alt-right' really dig your clothes

COMMENT
Annie Brown

It's been three years since I swiped right, and it would be nearly impossible for me to imagine my time here without my ...

How Tinder helped me find friends in a new city

Hannah Smith

Turmeric latte to cure your ailments? Not so fast.

Turmeric not the miracle 'super supplement' we thought

Sarah Berry

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The deadly spot we're missing when we apply sunscreen

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Serena Williams discovers unexpected perk of pregnancy

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'No trampolines for under 6s': devastated mum's warning

Lemon meringue cupcakes.

53 of the best cupcake recipes

The good ol' vanilla slice

Top 10 Australian junk foods - what's on your list?

Brooklyn Boy Bagels.

Bagels, New York style, hit Darlinghurst

Hainan Airlines' debuted its new cabin crew uniform in Paris in 2017.

Unveiled: The most beautiful flight attendant uniforms ever?

Annie Dang

Front-end passengers can go rogue too.

Going rogue: The worst behaviour by first-class passengers

Gavin Haines

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Don't go there: Five destinations you shouldn't bother visiting

Ben Groundwater

Ads in Messenger will give companies access to users' eyeballs in a new context.

Get ready for ads in Facebook Messenger

While Fibre technology is progressing in the rest of the world, NBN Co is fighting to find excuses.

NBN's fibre arguments are misleading

COMMENT

Morrowind takes players back to the weird, mushroom-filled Vvardenfell.

The Elder Scrolls Online: a bittersweet return to Morrowind

Dragon

Game of Thrones: all the ways to watch season 7

Lifehacker

Hackers friending you or your friends will not give them access to your computer.

Is Jayden K Smith coming to hack you?

2017 Infiniti Q60 2.0 GT.

Infiniti's BMW 4-Series rival reviewed

Andrew MacLean

The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has put forward carbon-based taxes as an emissions solution.

Turnbull: 'No Decision' on carbon tax for cars

David McCowen

2017 Audi SQ5.

Driven: Audi's new petrol-powered hot SUV

Stephen Ottley

2018 Audi A8. EMBARGO: 11/7/2017

All-new Audi A8 luxury limousine revealed

Greg Kable

Volvo

Volvo SUV more powerful than Macan Turbo

David McCowen

2017 Mazda CX-3 Akari.

Range-topping Mazda CX-3 reviewed

Daniela Intili and Stephen Ottley

Jarryd Hayne gets tackled.

Maroons extend lead at crucial stage in second half of Origin decider

Live
Steve Mascord
1 hr ago

Playing on: Meg Lanning will suffer through a shoulder injury.

India batting in Bristol

James Buckley
1 hr ago

Extraordinary: New Zealand captain Kieran Read, left. and Lions captain Sam Warburton share the spoils after an epic ...

'This is rugby': Match that reaffirmed our faith in game

Peter Fitzsimons
Peter FitzSimons

Flare cop: The Wanderers have attracted 'countless fines' over the behaviour of their fans, including letting off fireworks.

Misbehave and you're gone: Wanderers put RBB on notice

Dominic Bossi

Arsene Wenger presented with a gift from NSW Government.

The 33-minute show that proved Arsenal aren't Liverpool

Dominic Bossi

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 11: Johanna Konta of Great Britain celebrates as she wins the second set during the Ladies ...

Born and bred Sydneysider starring for GB on centre court

Jim White

All Australian small forward Toby Greene (left) is in line for a return to the Giants' line-up.

Giants trio in line to take on arch rivals in derby

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Fighters Floyd Mayweather jnr and Conor McGregor get up close and personal.

'I am going to knock him out inside four rounds': McGregor

Gene Wang

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Jake Friend of the Roosters passes the ball during the round 18 NRL match between the ...

Blow for Roosters with skipper gone for a month

Scott Bailey

Former Test fast bowler Brett Lee (R) has lent his support to the Blues.

Big names lend support to the Blues

Adrian Proszenko

Decision time: Cooper Cronk's future plans will become known after Origin III.

Rivalry no obstacle if Cronk wants to join Sharks: Townsend

Andrew Parkinson

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