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Chinese-Australian businessman Teddy Junus who is accused of running a visa fraud racket.?Teddy Junus with former trade ...

'Biggest mistake of my life': Millions lost in visa racket

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Rachel Olding

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Entitlement syndrome: The kids that become a nightmare for parents

Fans of Adele have previously lost out to automated ticket scalpers that snag tickets en masse, to sell at inflated prices.

Walter paid $330 for a concert ticket but was turned away at the door

Archbishop Denis Hart wants Catholics to vote ''no''.

Catholics biggest backers of same-sex marriage: poll

EXCLUSIVE

Treasurer Scott Morrison during the presentation and motion for 2nd reading of the Medicare Levy Amendment (NDIS ...

Treasurer Morrison, you're relieved from duty until I fix this mess

COMMENT

The assessment system is in place at Melbourne's high-security Maribyrnong immigration detention centre.

'It's like Orwell's 1984': the algorithm deciding security risk

Eryk Bagshaw

At least one dead as Hurricane Harvey danger 'far from over'

Maccas defends not paying weekend penalty rates

Why we Google the weather more than we Google sex

North Korea fires rocket launchers, days after US praised restraint

Drew Morphett, the life of the party, ends a fine innings

They say it takes half the length of a relationship to get over it. I don't know if that's true, but I definitely spent ...

The day my husband became a stranger in my own bed

Sheridan Jobbins

All guts, no glory: Michael Hooper looks to the scoreboard with disbelief after the final whistle.

Did the Wallabies just drop the Bledisloe Cup?

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Floyd Mayweather (left) and Conor McGregor pose better than actual models.

When a pair of shorts is suddenly worth $10 million

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Do you think you're working too hard? Here's why

COMMENT

Smiling girl in bed texting on smartphone

Why does cancelling plans feel so good?

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Hurricane: Four rescued from sinking ship

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Is your husband a sulker, a prepper or a remote controller?

James Packer is turning 50 on September 8.

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Billionaire James Packer's big 5-0 birthday plans

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor at the pre fight press conference.

When is the McGregor v Mayweather fight on?

Hamish Blake and Andy Lee have recently launched their own celebrity perfume.

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

Stitch Bar has taken advantage of the new licence.

More bars for the city, but still none are staying open late

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'Devil in the detail': Mehajer's tweet reveals interesting liaisons

Kate McClymont

Statue vandalism is 'deeply disturbing', says Malcolm Turnbull

'There's more opportunity there to combine sports with study at a really high level': Endeavour Sports High School ...

Why Sydney's top student athletes are looking towards the US

Bryan Brown at the opening of the House of Welcome's new premises in South Granville.

A place that makes refugees feel welcome

Rachel Browne

The 31-year-old man (left) faces nine charges over the alleged sexual assault at Narara in May.

Alleged camo predator charged over abduction of schoolgirl

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Land-clearing north of Moree in NSW.

'By the time we wake up, it'll be too late': New laws threaten wildlife

The Age, News, 17/08/2017 photo by Justin McManus. Backpacks, workers and communters. Hot-desking and hands-free account ...

Hot-desking and smartphones are driving backpack boom

Counselling services have recorded an increase in calls from the LGBT community due to the same-sex marriage plebiscite.

'Fears' been realised': Plebiscite sees spike in calls to counsellors

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Dr John Piesse is under fire and being investigated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and says he ...

Anti-vax supporters raise thousands for embattled doctor

VIC

Hospitals overrun: Flu season is at its peak.

Flu season to break records as hospitals are overrun with patients

Professionals who work with older Australians say some parents and even grandparents are suffering terribly from their ...

Elderly parents being 'bullied' as housing pressures increase

SJD's luxury 1788 development was designed by Bates Smart.

New record for Double Bay with $10.5 million penthouse sale

The successful bidder at the auction of 31 Knox Street.

Buyer pays $3.4m for rundown Clovelly home with 'potential'

Benowa is fast becoming home to premier waterfront properties.

Royal style: Living the life in Benowa

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

Darren Palmer exclusively unveils new homewares collection

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Diana replaced England's stiff upper lip with a tremble

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Frank Prihoda competing in alpine skiing in the 1956 Winter Olympics (AOC). Australia's oldest living Olympian is still ...

Australia's oldest living Olympian's great ski escape

Julie Power

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Carice van Houten: Why fame at 40 makes me feel insecure

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Asylum seekers on Nauru.

Leaked report shows government's 'shock' move on asylum seekers

EXCLUSIVE

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

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Vandalism of statues is an act of Stalinism, says Malcolm Turnbull

Michael Koziol

Defence Minister Marise Payne and Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin earlier this year.

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

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

The AEC said it expected a record proportion of Australians would be enrolled to vote.

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

Hurricane Harvey, Saturday

At least one dead as Hurricane Harvey danger 'far from over'

This shows what was said to be the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile in North Korea in July.

North Korea fires trio of short-range missiles in defiance of US

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

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

Arts programmer Murat Saglamoglu, 34, on paternity leave with Oskar.

The concept that is 'practically porn' for stressed mums

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

The share of Melburnians and Sydneysiders with a job has risen markedly over the past 20 years.

Why Sydneysiders are working harder than ever before

COMMENT
Matt Wade

We have the Catholic Church waving a flag upon what is sees as the moral high ground, warning the rest of us of what ...

When will the madness end?

COMMENT
Peter FitzSimons

The government wants to improve lending standards in the credit card market.

How long is too long to spend paying off a credit card debt?

Clancy Yeates

Fans of Adele have previously lost out to automated ticket scalpers that snag tickets en masse, to sell at inflated prices.

'Not good enough': Warning issued over ticket resale site

Lucy Cormack

Owen Wareham and his daughter, nine-month-old Harriet.

Push for more flexible family-friendly hours

Anna Patty

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

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

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

We're being misled about apprenticeship 'crisis'

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Unified approach needed to fix retirement living flaws

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

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

Sarah Danckert

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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'Largest ever' rally for marriage equality

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Storm demolish Rabbitohs

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Swans carve up Carlton as Franklin boots ten

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Trump pardons controversial Arpaio

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

New approaches for retaining millennial staff

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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

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

Chilina Kennedy as Carole King in 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'.

How a writer brought Carole King's soul to the stage

Douglas McGrath

One of his very best: John Bell plays Andre, whose grip on reality is slipping, in The Father.

Want to know how dementia feels? See this play

Jason Blake

The Bachelor star Alex Nation with her new girlfriend, Maegan Luxa.

The Bachelor's Alex Nation accuses teammates of backstabbing

The Goss
Amy Croffey

Hamish Blake and Andy Lee have recently launched their own celebrity perfume.

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

Andrew Hornery

Nadia, Lana, Kylie and Bec at the Dior NGV

The most impressively dressed at Australia's first Met Gala

Jenna Clarke

. Yoga teacher Tanya Savva from Glenfield kidding around.

Goat yoga: 'What more could you want?'

Sarah Berry

Like happiness, I believe being positive is a choice.

Why I'm ditching my toxic friends

Wendy Squires

Moncler knit, $1400. Teva “Hurricane” sandals, $130.

Elyse Taylor's go-to daily beauty routine

Georgie Gordon

How do I find my daring fashion sense once more.

Dear Jess: How can I get my fashion mojo back?

Jessica Rowe

An organised work space can make a huge difference.

How to perfect the art of working from home

Johanna Leggatt

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

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

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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

Metal Monkey knives

Five handmade Australian knives you'll want in the kitchen

Royal blue potatoes topped with a cloud of mustard foam.

Review: Randwick's Clove Lane is a venue full of surprises

Stewart Wesson's chocolate souffle cake.

What's all the fuss about steam ovens?

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

2017 Toyota Kluger GX.

Entry-level Toyota Kluger SUV reviewed

Stephen Ottley

Aston Martin allows owners to experience their cars on snow and ice.

Aston Martin's coolest drive

Toby Hagon

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

Renault Megane GT Wagon.

Renault's SUV alternative reviewed

Stephen Ottley

The final Toyota Aurion rolled off the line this week.

End of the road for Aurion

Stephen Ottley

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Did the Wallabies just drop the Bledisloe Cup?

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Paul Cully
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One that got away: Michael Cheika looks on after the shattering loss to New Zealand.

'Maybe the script was written': Cheika takes swipe at referees

Tom Decent

Outspoken: Sharks star James Maloney (centre).

Gloves are off as NRL boss savages Maloney

Andrew Webster

Alive and well: Warringah players and fans celebrate.

Shute Shield final shows club rugby has a pulse

James Lemon
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Lance Franklin of the Swans gestures as he celebrates scoring his tenth goal during the AFL Round 23 match between the ...

Buddy marvelous: Franklin kicks 10 as Swans smash Blues

James Buckley

Daria Gavrilova of Australia reacts after winning a point during the first set against Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia in ...

Gavrilova wins maiden WTA Tour title at US Open warm up

Darren Walton
1 hr ago

New Zealand perform the Haka after defeating England in the Women's Rugby World Cup final in Belfast, Northern Ireland, ...

NZ win Women's Rugby World Cup, Australia finish up sixth

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Not a chance: Australian boxing trainers think Conor McGregor has no chance of winning his fight against Floyd Mayweather.

Cocky McGregor is crusing for a bruising, say experts

Phil Lutton

Double standards? Andrew Fifita and Boyd Cordner go head to head.

Flanagan fumes over leg-pull penalty that cost Sharks match

Adam Pengilly

SMH SPORT ANDREW WEBSTER COLUMN Steve Menzies (headgear) celebrates with Brett Stewart and Anthony Wafmough after ...

Stewart's done it all, but would he do it all again? Perhaps not

Danny Weidler

Sharks player James Maloney (centre) arrives for a Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) mass player meeting in Sydney ...

Gloves are off as NRL boss savages Maloney

Andrew Webster

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