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"I was sober in the morning": former prime minister Tony Abbott.

'I was sober in the morning': Abbott defends drinking

Michael Koziol

Tarneit MP and former Victorian speaker Telmo Languiller is expected to quit politics.

Disgraced former Labor speaker to leave politics

EXCLUSIVE

Resigned deputy assistant to President Trump, Sebastian Gorka in May.

Outspoken Donald Trump defender exits White House

Demons v Magpies

Finals dream hangs in the balance for Demons

1 hr ago

16 Stradbroke Avenue sold for $7.8 million at auction.

Toorak tennis court sells for $2m above reserve

Allison Worrall

An image made from video of a news bulletin aired by North Korea's KRT.

Kim Jong-un fires three 'missiles' in latest provocation

'It's poison': The dangers in playing the politics of identity

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

'Most powerful storm in a decade' intensifies to category 4 hurricane

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Trump pardons controversial ex- sheriff who hunted down immigrants

Donations for Cadman family break $200,000 in one week

'Extraordinary': Late enrolment surge has Coalition MPs worried

Jane and Josie take part in a mock wedding during a marriage equality rally in Melbourne, Saturday, August 26, 2017. ...

It's a glittery city as more than 20k people march for marriage equality

1 hr ago

Swans v Blues

Blues fight back after lightning start from Swans

Live

Fight time: Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.

McGregor v Mayweather: The most likely outcomes

ANALYSIS

Nicole Kidman, with then husband Tom Cruise at the 1997 Oscars, wearing Dior by John Galliano.

Kidman to be reunited with Oscars dress in Melbourne

Morphett at Warrnambool's May Races in 2013, where his horse Rococco won.

Tributes flow for sports broadcaster Drew Morphett

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Pies hand Demons nervous wait

Yasser Solaiman Menor at an NGO that he volunteers at in Iligan city. He is one of more than 183,000 Marawi residents ...

The 'Mosul of south-east Asia': Inside the battle for Marawi

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How a lawyer was left free to steal $1.5 million from clients

"The Rock", Dwayne Johnson.

Boy saved his mum's life by copying The Rock's movie skills

For several months there have been growing concerns from international bodies about the risks baked into Australia's ...

Why Australia's no longer the land of opportunity

THE RETIRED HEAD OF THE BUREAU OF CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE MR. FRED SILVESTER. First published 17-02-1984. From Hardcopy ...

Why my father was years ahead of his time

NAKED CITY
John Silvester

Police hunt for mystery caller after 'suspicious' death in city's east

Academics accuse University of Melbourne of shutting down speech

Father of The Year Jason Stack with his daughters (L-R) Adele, Courtney and Kyralee.

Father of the year won't let tragedy define his family

Infectious droplets can travel as far as a metre.

Ambulances queue at hospitals as flu runs rampant

EXCLUSIVE

Leppington naturopath Marilyn Bodnar has pleaded guilty to causing danger of death to a child with her diet advice.

Naturopath guilty over raw food plan for baby 'days from death'

The Bacchus Marsh crash on the morning of August 25, 2017. Two trucks collided on the Western Freeway at about 7.40am, ...

Driver fights for life after fiery truck crash on Western Freeway

William Tyrrell's biological mother Karlie Tyrrell.

Missing boy's family details released by judge

The crime scene outside the classroom on Friday.

Man charged with ANU attack referred to mental health facility

ACT

Malcolm Turnbull said the graffiti was reminiscent of how Joseph Stalin erased enemies from history.

Vandals deface statues in Australia Day protest

UPDATED

WAPETIA said the international education sector is worth $1.39bn to WA.

Overseas students abandoning WA's education sector

WA

16 Stradbroke Avenue sold for $7.8 million at auction.

Game, set, match: Toorak tennis court nets $7.8 million at auction

This three-bedroom house at 37 Kays Avenue East, Marrickville, NSW, sold at auction for $1.64 million.

Auction results: See what sold near you this weekend

Styling a home takes a certain amount of time and finesse.

Darren Palmer unveils new homewares collection

Luxe Lakes is a residential Chinese project designed by John Wardle Architects.

How an Australian firm designed a Chinese mini-city

Under the hammer: This two-bedroom Maidstone home sold for $650,000 at auction.

The under the radar suburbs tipped to be the next big thing

Sarah Moran, co-founder of Geek Girl Academy: "The internet is largely built by men... we're consuming it all through a ...

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Sarah Moran, co-founder of Geek Girl Academy: "The internet is largely built by men... we're consuming it all through a ...

'We need to start building the internet for women'

FRONT OF MIND
Konrad Marshall

David Caon was "bright-eyed, ambitious, confident and full of energy", recalls Marc Newson.

David Caon is making long-haul travel more bearable

Fenella Souter

Happy elderly male patient talking with female nurse at home Generic aged care / nursing home / eldery

The worrying signs that you're no longer middle aged

COMMENT
Danny Katz

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Luke Hodge was a footballer proper, without airs, and with everything a young player could hope for.

Child-man Hodge remained head and shoulders above

Timothy Boyle

Tom Rockliff of the Lions (right) and Scott Thompson of the Kangaroos chase the ball during the Round 23 AFL game ...

Kangas miles in front in wooden spoon battle

Andrew Stafford
1 hr ago

Demons v Magpies

Finals dream hangs in the balance for Demons

Jon Pierik
1 hr ago

Morphett at Warrnambool's May Races in 2013, where his horse Rococco won.

Sports broadcaster Drew Morphett dies aged 69

Chloe Saltau and Jon Pierik
1 hr ago

Lance Franklin and Isaac Heeney.

AFL live round 23: Sydney v Carlton

Live
Ronny Lerner

When legends leave: Matthew Boyd, Robert Murphy and Luke Hodge are chaired from the ground after the Western ...

Heart-warming farewell for football's greats

Michael Gleeson

Scott Burns is leaving Collingwood to join Alastair Clarkson's coaching team at Hawthorn.

Change at Pies begins - Burns joins Hawks

Michael Gleeson

Dustin Martin has come of age as a champion this season.

It makes sense for Martin to stay at Tigers

ANALYSIS
Caroline Wilson

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten

Shorten's ambitious plans to win the west and foster 'chaos'

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Australia is pulling its weight in fight on terror: Defence chief

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

Last-minute surge of enrolments leaves Coalition MPs nervous

Michael Koziol

Australian Christian Lobby executive director Lyle Shelton says

Evacuation after white powder addressed to peak Christian group

James Massola

One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson.

'Hate preacher' Hanson seeking to divide over burqa - Greens

Amy Remeikis

Tony Abbott enjoys a beer during his time as opposition leader.

Abbott admits missing key vote in Parliament because he was drunk

Fergus Hunter

Barnaby Joyce during Question Time at Parliament House.

Barnaby Joyce nominated for Kiwi of the year award

A border patrol guard at a police post in Kyee Kan Pyin, Buthidaung, in the Rakhine state of Myanmar.

'Terrorism' has arrived in Myanmar, says Aung San Suu Kyi

Lindsay Murdoch

Resigned deputy assistant to President Trump, Sebastian Gorka in May.

Sebastian Gorka, Trump loyalist, exits White House

Yingluck Shinawatra thanks supporters as she arrives at the Supreme Court for her final statements on August 1. She ...

After Yingluck's exit, Shinawatra dynasty appears finished

COMMENT
Lindsay Murdoch

Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra waves to supporters as she arrives at the Supreme Court for her final ...

Thailand's ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra thought to have fled

Lindsay Murdoch

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Overplay identity politics and you risk being trumped

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

When they move to opposition the reality of backbench opposition life might sink in to even the stupidest mind.

A lesson for 'deluded fools' on the backbench

COMMENT
Amanda Vanstone

Marriage Equality has been strongly supported for years by an increasing number of people of faith.

As a Christian, I have faith in marriage reform

Gordon Ramsay

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Qantas is about to take another risk - will it pay off?

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

The peak body for doctors, the Australian Medical Association, is concerned about greater transparency leading to ...

'Stakes are too high': Medibank eyes costs battle with doctors

Sarah Danckert

When you take the reins back Scott Morrison, you'll be seen as a welcome relief.

Treasurer, you're relieved until I fix this mess

COMMENT
Scott Phillips

Illustration: Glenn LeLievre

We're being misled about apprenticeship 'crisis'

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Unified approach needed to fix retirement living flaws

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Singo, Dixon call last drinks at Vic on the Park pub

Carolyn Cummins

Trumponomics gets broad rebuttal from central bankers

Nike flagship out of the blocks on George Street

Carolyn Cummins

The ultimate Father's Day gift guide.

Creative, active, refined: The ultimate Father's Day gift guide

Handsome Things

Day drinking is a skill you should definitely master.

Here's cheers: The key to day drinking like a pro

You're not Gordon Gecko, the Michael Douglas character pictured left in Money Never Sleeps.

A little financial tough love

Scott Phillips

The exemption of the family home from the age pension assets test makes retirees reluctant to downsize.

How the age pension distorts the housing market

COMMENT
Daryl Dixon

Bill Shorten said while Labor backed the tax cut for businesses with turnover below $2 million, the tax cut for bigger ...

Shorten says Labor not targeting small business on trusts

Cara Waters

Minister for Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg has pointed the finger at energy retailers.

Origin, AGL, Energy Australia's profits under scrutiny

Cara Waters

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North Melbourne deliver wooden spoon to Lions

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Firey crash lands truck driver in hospital

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Another spectacular Howe hanger

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Preview: Geelong v GWS battle for second

Fishing at sunset on Sydney's Bondi Beach in 1936. SMH NEWS Picture by STAFF Fishermen 1930s Australia dusk east ...

Rewind - Gone fishing

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

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

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Picture Shows: Julia (NICOLE KIDMAN) Nicole Kidman in the series 'Top of the Lake: China Girl'. Photo: BBC

This is Nicole Kidman's finest hour - and it's on TV

Michael Idato

Samuel L. Jackson: "Making people laugh is the essence of what [makes] people want to go to the movies."

Forget Oscars, Samuel L. Jackson doesn't regret Snakes on a Plane

Stephanie Bunbury

The Kates in Get Krack!n.

Lunch with the Katering Show duo at Australia's hottest restaurant

Kylie Northover

Halsey built a career as a pop star on the strength of the social media following she has been building since childhood.

How Halsey turned internet fame into a pop empire

Caitlin Welsh

Damon Herriman (left) and Scott Ryan in the TV series Mr Inbetween.

Cult hitman film to become a TV series after years of setbacks

Garry Maddox

Taylor Swift shuts down Kim, Kanye, Katy and Calvin with snake clip.

Review: Taylor Swift's new song is cross but not catchy

Nathanael Cooper

The Bachelor's Jen has unleashed on Matty J.

'He's a douche': Bachelor's Jen lashes out at Matty J

Rob Moran

Sam Newman has taken aim at retiring Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy on The Footy Show.

Sam Newman slammed over Bob Murphy rant

Broede Carmody

Svetlana Lloyd, former Dior house model, with one of the dresses she modelled.

Model takes another star turn in NGV's Dior exhibition

Hannah Francis

Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife has won three prizes at the Australian Writers' Guild's Awgie Awards.

The Drover's Wife dominates Australian Writers' Guild Awards

Garry Maddox

Historian Sean McMeekin thinks the legacy of the Russian Revolution is less clear than before the collapse of the Soviet ...

Writers Festival guest's warning on 'Marxist-style' socialism in West

Jason Steger

Sonya Wilson of Flowers Vasette in Fitzroy, they will take part at the Dior Gala at the National Gallery of Victoria. 24 ...

The secrets behind Melbourne's party of the year

Melissa Singer

Reducing stress levels throughout pregnancy helps both mother and baby.

Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?

Monique Robinson

Being one on one for so long with no schedules or distractions gave us the space and time otherwise missed.

My new family tradition: holidaying with just one kid

David Rockower

Francesca Packer kicking back and relaxing at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week with Roxy Jacenko (left).

The highlight of Francesca Packer's social calendar

Social Seen
Amy Croffey

Exxier than average: French President Emmanuel Macron's large make-up bill has riled pundits.

Let's discuss the 'optics' of Macron's $39k make-up bill

COMMENT
Annie Brown

Is Daenerys really a feminist bad ass? Maybe not.

Success isn't acting like a man in a 'man's world'

COMMENT
Clem Bastow

Malia with her dad at the White House last year.

What will uni life be like for Malia Obama?

Krissah Thompson

Actress Elizabeth Olsen attends the premiere of "Ingrid Goes West", hosted by Neon and The Cinema Society at the Alamo ...

Elizabeth Olsen for Melbourne's Dior gala

Melissa Singer

Metal Monkey knives

Five handmade Australian knives you'll want in the kitchen

Pixel avocado and poached egg on toast.

Meet the pixel avocado new to Hawthorn East

Stewart Wesson's chocolate souffle cake.

What's all the fuss about steam ovens?

Reese Witherspoon with her three children, Ava, Tennessee and Deacon.

Reese Witherspoon's son makes the same mistake we all do

Photo: Shutterstock

Wacky baby names are not a modern trend

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How do I stop my teen from having sex?

Are too many Australian travellers negative about their experiences?

Traveller letters: Dear Australian travellers, stop your whinging

Otranto in Puglia.

The poor man's Italy: Previously ignored, increasingly admired

Keith Austin

Soho House - Shoreditch

Five travel design marvels that are pure genius

Andrea Black

2015's revamped Apple TV.

Apple plans 4K Apple TV reveal, sources say

Daniel Mansfield holds the 3700-year-old Babylonian tablet that he and colleagues used to make their case.

History of maths shifts with ancient discovery

Uncharted

Review: New Uncharted adventure is more of a very good thing

The mini SNES comes with 21 legitimately great games built in.

Hands on with the Super Nintendo Classic Mini

Kotaku

The Galaxy Note8 and the iPhone 7 Plus.

Specs: Galaxy Note8 v iPhone 7 Plus

Bugatti's Chiron could be on the way to Sydney.

$5 million supercars set for Sydney streets

David McCowen

All the gift ideas you need this Father's Day.

Father's Day gift guide

Dom Tripolone

The final Toyota Aurion rolled off the line this week.

End of the road for the Toyota Aurion

Stephen Ottley

Renault Megane GT Wagon.

Renault's anti-SUV reviewed

Stephen Ottley

2018 Holden Commodore.

All-new Holden Commodore reviewed

Andrew Maclean

2018 Maserati Ghibli GranLusso.

Updated Maserati Ghibli revealed

Drive Staff

Steve Smith is looking to the future with the selection of Ashton Agar.

Agar named to return as Smith eyes his 'bucket list'

Daniel Cherny

Ashleigh Barty is much more relaxed this time around than she was last time.

Second time around, there's no ceiling for Barty

Scott Spits

Jockey Ben Melham riding Missrock (Left) to beat Heatherly ridden by Damian Lane for the Race 7 win.

Missrock stamps her class while three-year-olds lay down markers

1 hr ago

Nick Kyrgios has been selected for Team World for the Laver Cup.

Kyrgios answers SOS for Team World for Laver Cup

Darren Walton

Flying high: Australian Mathew Leckie after scoring last weekend for Hertha Berlin.

Socceroos come into camp in sharpshooting form

Michael Lynch

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