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Kent Heckenlively.

Leading US 'anti-vaxxer' denied entry to Australia

27 mins ago

Senator Matt Canavan, the now ex-minister for resources and northern Australia, is voting no in the same-sex marriage debate

Love is not enough for marriage, government senator says

As many as 50 employees have been caught up in an internal fraud probe at the Department of Human Services.

Fraud probe into DHS contractors under way

1 hr ago

Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne

Carve-up to cost Turnbull three seats and put Pyne at serious risk

Lauren Cranston wants to have contact with her brother on "humane grounds".

Siblings on trial for $144m tax fraud seek relaxation of bail terms

1 hr ago

Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale outside court in 1993.

Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale has jail term extended

53 mins ago

Keep calm and let the High Court carry on: John Howard

23 mins ago

Bradyn Dillon's murder shattered Gungahlin neighbourhood

Canberra father joined Rebels to 'protect daughter'

Cyclist charged with attacking Brisbane bus driver at depot

Quit smoking program oversubscribed in ACT as cigarettes hit $30

Inside the Kingston IGA.

Locals left in the dark after surprise closure of Kingston supermarket

38 mins ago

David Koch fought back tears on Sunrise as he shared a very personal story ahead of Father's Day.

Sunrise Host David Koch shares emotional story

1 hr ago

Your daily coffee habit could be costing you more than you think.

That coffee you bought just added 154 minutes to your mortgage

54 mins ago

The L'Oreal Revitalift creams contain adenosine.

Tiny religious order sues L'Oreal over anti-ageing formula

1 hr ago

Western Australians voted to self-govern in 1933 but the move was overruled.

'WAxit': Some WA Liberals are pushing to secede

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What's new in the iPhone 8

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Love granola? Try these seven easy recipes

ACT Health expects the first publicly funded weight loss surgery will occur later this year.

Our bodies have a set weight... but it can be changed

Why isn’t sports carnival and assembly leave a ...

12:20PM

Life in a city divided

12:20PM

Corruption and catastrophe: why female leaders ...

12:17PM

Smoke over Canberra on Wednesday morning due to the burn off at Kowen Forest.

Spring arrives in Canberra but don't switch the heater off just yet

Smiles all around as elderly visit ANU preschool

ACT retains top credit rating in spite of pressure

Graham Dillon has pleaded guilty the murder of his nine-year-old son, Bradyn.

Extent of horrific abuse Bradyn Dillon suffered before he died

Roads Minister Shane Rattenbury said the 11 deaths was heartbreaking.

Report reveals the most common time for car crashes in Canberra

The cage in a Canberra school which led to an independent review.

School cage scandal reforms beset by failed deadlines

The man is expected to face court on Wednesday.

Police arrest man who escaped custody at Canberra Hospital

Emergency services on View Street in Kelso after a fatal shooting on Wednesday night.

Man shot dead by police near Bathurst

NSW

As many as 50 employees have been caught up in an internal fraud probe at the Department of Human Services.

Fraud probe into DHS contractors underway

1 hr ago

Western Australians voted to self-govern in 1933 but the move was overruled.

'WAxit': Some WA Liberals pushing to secede

WA

An anti-inflammatory drug called canakinumab, injected every three months, has the potential to cut the risk of fatal ...

What the new wonder jab means for your heart

As many as 50 employees have been caught up in an internal fraud probe at the Department of Human Services.

Fraud probe underway at Department of Human Services

1 hr ago

The Tax Office is fighting with the Australian Services Union over a trial of hot-desking at two offices.

Tax Office's hot-desking legal stoush heats up

Outgoing Department of Health secretary Martin Bowles.

Outgoing Health Department boss joins Calvary Health Care

Tens of thousands of Melburnians rallied in support of the 'yes' vote on the weekend.

Love is not enough for marriage, says Turnbull government MP

Amy Remeikis

Carve-up to cost Turnbull three seats and put Pyne at serious risk

James Massola

Scott Morrison accuses 'red' Bill Shorten of 'economic time travel'

Eryk Bagshaw

Kent Heckenlively.

'World's number 1 anti-vaxxer' denied entry to Australia

27 mins ago

George Williams said he would be surprised if the High Court ruled in favour of Barnaby Joyce or the postal survey.

High Court nightmare predicted for Turnbull government

Western Australians voted to self-govern in 1933 but the move was overruled.

'WAxit': Some WA Liberals pushing for state to secede

Admiral Harry Harris in Sydney on December 14, 2016.

Meet Harry, the tough-talker in line to be the next US ambassador

Donald Trump and Joe Arpaio during the presidential election campaign.

How the pardon power could end Donald Trump's presidency

COMMENT
1 hr ago

President Donald Trump used Twitter to warn talking wouldn't resolve the North Korea issue.

Trump, defence secretary Mattis divided on North Korea

Google, maybe a little evil?

Google is forming into a government of itself

COMMENT
Zephyr Teachout

Philippine military commanders say they are planning a final assault on about 40 heavily armed militants holding out ...

Philippines accepts Australia's help in militant fight

Lindsay Murdoch

Stephen Christopher Darroch jailed for six years.

The terrible injustice most of us could face

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

David Pope

David Pope's latest cartoons

Labor defence spokesman Richard Marles.

When 'bipartisan' means bereft of ideas

COMMENT
Nicholas Stuart

Harvey Norman has posted a "record-breaking result", its chairman Gerry Harvey said.

Harvey Norman mulls share buyback after record profit

37 mins ago

Stock prices displayed at the ASX.

Markets Live: Banks propel ASX to gains

Live
Sarah Turner and Patrick Commins
21 mins ago

A satellite image of Hurricane Harvey off the Gulf of Mexico on August 24.

Dreamworld owner Ardent hit by Hurricane Harvey

Miriam Steffens
1 hr ago

Qantas has dropped Dubai from its network.

Goodbye to Dubai: Qantas shifts London stopovers

Patrick Hatch
53 mins ago

Tim Cook dumps Apple shares just weeks before new iPhone

COMMENT
Shira Ovide

House Foxtel v House Fox Sports: who will be left standing?

Carolyn Cummins

Parramatta auto alley set for a $225m facelift

Carolyn Cummins

Australians have lost trust in big institutions, says Ken Henry

Clancy Yeates

Josh and Elyse's living room looked good but wasn't as inviting as another, says judge Alice Stolz.

The Block: Everyone wants open plan living areas ... or do they?

Turnbull now finds himself in a similar position to Liberal prime ministers Robert Menzies and John Howard.

High prices are no excuse to curb Chinese investment: Howard

Claire Weller and Josh Evans made the move to the Big Apple two years ago.

'Competitive and expensive': What it's really like to live in NYC

Dean Munro is a multiple property investor, with a family-owned portfolio he estimates is worth more than $2 million, ...

Dean has three houses, yet he can claim first-home buyer benefits

Some policy reforms, while not directly housing related, have also affected young people’s opportunities to accumulate ...

The young people benefiting from a widening wealth gap

Kevin Kwan's latest novel is inspired by years of gossip overheard from family members.

Rich People Problems: The extravagent life of Kevin Kwan

Culture
Stephen A. Russell

From Derby Day to Stakes, know how to mix tradition with modern styling.

How to pick a winning look for this year's Melbourne Cup

Men's Style

Brisbane couple Alex, 28, (left) and Lauren Fisher, 33, at their wedding in 2016. They plan to have another ceremony if ...

How Alex and Lauren used Acorns to pay for their honeymoon

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Qantas has dropped Dubai from its network.

Results wrap-up: better year for 'mum and dad' shareholders

John Collett

The shopping centre assault on local strip malls has gone up a notch this year.

Do we want shopping centres to be de-facto town centres?

COMMENT
Tony Featherstone

Lucas Papaw, Blackmores and Bundaberg Ginger Beer

How three family-run Australian brands became global businesses

Rachel Clun

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Tim Cook reaps $113m stock award

1 hr ago

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'I'm not dedicated to the game': Kyrgios

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Bangladesh defeat Australia to claim first test

null

Turnbull pushes energy companies on price

Illustration: Cathy Wilcox

Best of Fairfax cartoons Aug 31

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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Peter Helliar mocked the controversial ad in a skit that's gone viral for The Project.

The Project skewers 'BS' anti-marriage equality ad

Rob Moran

British singer James Blunt will tour Australia in March.

James Blunt to bring his 'miserable songs' on tour

Rob Moran

David Koch fought back tears on Sunrise as he shared a very personal story ahead of Father's Day.

Sunrise Host David Koch tears up over emotional story

Broede Carmody
1 hr ago

The Bachelor's Cobie Frost looked stunned by Simone Ormesher's (right) blatant move.

Matty's 'Johnson' up for grabs as Bachelor hits gutter

COMMENT
Aja Styles

Offspring has deployed a large and likable core cast.

Do Offspring viewers actually want more episodes?

Debi Enker

The season 7 finale of Game of Thrones, 'The Dragon and the Wolf', saw Aidan Gillen's character meet a grisly end.

Aidan Gillen on that Littlefinger moment in Game of Thrones

SPOILERS
Broede Carmody

British author Terry Pratchett in 2010.

Author's unpublished work gets crushed by steamroller

Sophie Haigney

Canberra's own internet sensation Chris Uhlmann is joining Channel Nine.

ABC's Chris Uhlmann defects to Nine Network to replace Oakes

Broede Carmody

Sydney drag queen Prada Clutch collaborated with original 'Les Girls' performer Monique Kelly on 'Prada's Priscillas'.

Drag icon is coming to rain glitter and Gaga on Canberra

The History Boys Front: Lucas Frank, Henry Strand, Cole Hilder, Glenn Brighenti 2nd Row: Patrick Mandziy, Patrick ...

Boys learning lessons about more than history

Dog of the year Jack with his owner Scott Gilbert and his son Riley, 1, at home in Evatt.

ACT golden retriever saves owners from house fire

Sale pastor Heidi McIvor in the Coalition for Marriage's new television advertisement.

Are we really afraid of boys wearing dresses?

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

The L'Oreal Revitalift creams contain adenosine.

Former monk sues L'Oreal over anti-ageing formula

Mary Ward
1 hr ago

"Can you believe it?": Alan Jones took to Twitter on Thursday to attack the Cloud Arch sculpture.

Alan Jones accused of inciting violence against women in tweet

Jenna Clarke
58 mins ago

Actress Kristen Wiig poses for photographers at the premiere of the film 'Downsizing' which opens the 74th edition of ...

The best frocks from the 2017 Venice Film Festival red carpet

The royal siblings have talked candidly about the loss of their mother this year

William, Harry and Kate mark anniversary of Diana's death

Di Westaway started using hiking regularly as therapy. "Whenever I felt like crap, I'd go for a walk. Every time I went ...

How I turned exercise from torture to therapy

Di Westaway

Taylor Swift's case may point to a change in the way Hollywood treats harassment.

Hollywood might finally be taking sexual harassment seriously

Meredith Blake

A good cleaning routine is essential for make-up brushes if you want to keep bad bacteria at bay.

Horror stories to make you clean your makeup brushes

Stephanie Darling

Scone dough ready for baking.

Our most common cooking mistakes - and how to fix them

Chicken and broccoli linguine.

Eat your greens! Easy creamy chicken and broccoli pasta

Cones from Sydney's Joe Dough Diner.

Edible cookie dough hits Australia. Here's the scoop.

Collette Dinnigan's new eyewear range will be available at specsavers.

Collette Dinnigan's latest 'Spirited' adventure

1 hr ago

The mum was appalled.

Mum blasts Woolworths after children fed dog treats

'My baby is being name shamed'

'Should I change my 10-month-old baby's name?'

1 hr ago

Jobs with a major airline are the flight path to the big time.

Revealed: How much airline pilots really get paid

Michael Gebicki
1 hr ago

Devils Throat: On the border between Argentina and Brazil, stretching for 2.7 kilometres kms and higher than Niagara ...

The world's 11 most amazing pedestrian walkways

Michael Gebicki

Air vents: Should you keep them open or closed?

How to avoid catching a cold on a plane from a fellow passenger

Designer Benjamin Geskin imagines the new iPhone (centre), compared to the 7 and 7 Plus.

Why iPhone 8 may be biggest redesign yet

1 hr ago

The steep climb to tech equality.

We need diversity push, despite anti-PC brigade

COMMENT

Eureka finalist Rich Mildren working with his diamond laser.

Gem of an idea brings death ray closer, wins 'science Oscars'

Fitbit's Ionic is its first, much delayed, smartwatch.

Fitbit unveils first smartwatch, the Ionic

NBN Co's Bill Morrow says CVC prices are going down to allow providers to purchase more.

NBN congestion woes aren't easily solved

COMMENT

Lapo Elkann's one-off camo-print Ferrari 458 Italia.

One-of-a-kind Ferrari found in barn

Stephen Ottley

2017 Honda Urban EV Concept teaser

Honda teases electric vehicle concept

Drive Staff

2017 BMW M4 Competition

Driven: BMW's upgraded M4

Andrew Maclean

Ford has teamed up with Domino's to test how people will interact with driverless cars.

Why your pizza could soon deliver itself

Dom Tripolone

2017 Honda CR-V VTi

Honda's new family SUV reviewed

David McCowen

New Bentley Continental GT.

Revealed: Bentley's all-new Continental GT

Greg Kable

Nick Kyrgios

'I'm not dedicated to the game:' Kyrgios' extraordinary admission

UPDATED

Ainslie will appeal Hayden Armstrong's suspension. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Grand final drama: Ainslie's Armstrong banned from decider

28 mins ago

David Warner

History made as Australia lose first Test to Bangladesh

Legal risk: the ARU was told axing the Brumbies was 'unlawful'.

The technicality that saved the ACT Brumbies

The Raiders board would consider letting Ricky Stuart coach the Blues, but are mindful of getting "back on track" in 2018.

Will Ricky be the next NSW coach?

Diamonds' Liz Watson dominated through the mid court.

Diamonds survive almighty scare against South Africa

Ben Hyne at Brumbies training.

Hyne's time to shine after signing new Brumbies deal

The World Cup is in the back of his mind, but Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson is focused

Raiders look to earn respect from Storm