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South Korean F-15 fighter jets. US stealth fighter jets on Thursday joined jets from South Korea and Japan in a ...

'On the brink of war': Putin issues warning to the US

12 mins ago

Senator Derryn Hinch will not refer himself to the High Court over a citizenship question.

Denator Derryn Hinch learns his fate in dual-citizenship saga

15 mins ago

Kristina Photios with husband Michael Photios.

The lobbyist power couple energising the climate debate

Ian McPhee's cardiac arrest was another crisis point in years of struggle.

It was 6pm on a Friday when Ian was given five minutes to live

EXCLUSIVE

President Donald Trump walks from Marine One across the South Lawn to the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 30, ...

Trump says he won't talk to North Korea. Experts fear he will

ANALYSIS

The Powerhouse should retain a vibrant cultural presence in Ultimo.

Huge wads of cash, intrigue and infighting: a very Sydney battle

Fugitive who led secret life in Australia for 30 years faces US court

'Fly free my brother': Australian man dies in accident in Italy

Reconciliation for Anthony Bell and Kelly Landry on the cards

PS
Andrew Hornery

Now the 'yes/no' campaign is getting increasingly nasty

COMMENT

Billion-dollar document leak spurs police investigation

Four-year-old Georgia Ritter is the youngest person in NSW Ambulance's 122 year history to receive the Commendation for ...

'My mum's in danger': Little girl's brave run to save her mother's life

39 mins ago

Ryan Gosling as K in Blade Runner 2049.

Return of the replicants and the best-kept secret in Hollywood

Hotelier Rod Salmon sold his three-level waterfront residence for more than $12 million.

Drummoyne's $12 million mansion sets Inner West record

Reigning champion Serena Williams is aiming for an Australian Open return.

'Super excited': Serena Williams gives birth to first child

F4TA1F Japan, Kyoto City, Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine, Toriies Japan-10th-anniversary

The 10 best destinations of the decade named

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Fairfax's dads talk fatherhood

The American Express Business Explorer Grant in partnership with MySmallBusiness could transform your business.

How to get $50,000 to transform your business

"We're like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera – but not as tragic": Artist George Gittoes with his partner Hellen Rose at the ...

Artist George Gittoes: 'I feel lucky to have survived'

The Wallabies put up a gallant fight against the All Blacks, restoring some pride after the Bledisloe Cup opener.

You beauties! Wallabies lose but win back respect

Peter FitzSimons

BBC television presenter Michael Mosley at Kisume in Melbourne.

Michael Mosley reveals 'the world's stupidest advice ever'

Jordan Gardner is facing an Australian prison sentence after he was used as a drug mule.

The rising music star recruited to carry drugs into Sydney

Woman dies after botched breast procedure at clinic

'Bravest of the brave': Hannah Rye farewelled in purple and sunshine

Sick.

Hundreds struck down by highly infectious Sydney gastro bug

The Royal National Park, reserved in April 1879, was the world's second national park.

'Under attack': NSW accused of shedding rangers, slashing budget

The large air tanker C-130 Hercules "Thor" does a water drop fly-by as fire authorities gear up for an early and active ...

'Heat spike' this weekend as winter loosens its grip on city

Peter Hannam

Evie Weir was two years old when she was diagnosed.

After a 'beautiful' year without cancer, doctors found a spot

Police inspect the boot of a car on scene.

Attempted murder charge after man set on fire

4 mins ago

Suspended on full pay: Tancred with former AOC chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller.

AOC media boss cleared of bullying but set to lose job

Major crime detectives are searching for Tanja Ebert.

Children the 'true victims' in Ebert family tragedy

Deer are increasingly found in suburban areas.

Deer goes wild, causes $100,000 damage in funeral home

VIC

Low wage growth has caused Australian households to spend a greater share income on rent.

'Stop pretending' everyone will own a home, experts say

Wollongong is known for its stretch of stunning beaches. Image: Stanwell Park Reserve.

How Sydney's southern neighbour reinvented itself

Hotelier Rod Salmon sold his three-level waterfront residence for more than $12 million.

Drummoyne's $12 million mansion sets Inner West record

Lucy Macken

'Market has lost its energy': Sydney enters spring with a whimper

'The market has lost its energy': Sydney enters spring with a whimper

A painted sign for Peapes Department Store on the side of 285 George Street Sydney has been uncovered during construction.

Rare ad on building emerges from construction work

SMH. 28th of August 2017. Holocaust survivor Peter Halas shows (L-R) Alex Tofler and Lily Shrire a photo album of his ...

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SMH. 28th of August 2017. Holocaust survivor Peter Halas shows (L-R) Zoe Menczel Shrire, Lily Shrire and Alex Tofler a ...

Making an impact with lessons from the Holocaust

Sue Williams

***EMBARGOED FOR GOOD WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 2/17 ISSUE*** Larry Kestelman photographed for Good Weekend by Kristoffer ...

Aussie millionaire putting the bounce back into basketball

Konrad Marshall

Himeji Castle during spring cherry blossom season, Japan.

The 10 best destinations of the decade named

Traveller

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Turnbull treads a careful path through US chaos

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Legalise same-sex marriage for the 'common good', Catholic priest

Michael Koziol

Indigenous populations double in NSW and Victoria

Eryk Bagshaw

Lieutenant General Angus Campbell Chief of Army

Defence watchdog calls for witnesses to alleged war crimes

Human Services Minister Alan Tudge.

Government claims cashless welfare card a success

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is struggling in the polls.

How flatlining Malcolm Turnbull can still win the next election

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Nuclear power plants in the US.

Add nuclear to the clean energy mix: Minerals Council

EXCLUSIVE

Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, right, with his son Dario, has travelled the world telling of his people's plight.

Tech-ready, the Yanomami take charge of their message

Alex Spengler

A blue tent covers an unexploded World War Two bomb found in central Frankfurt.

Frankfurt to be evacuated as WWII bomb is defused

Supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga kneel down and thank God as they celebrate the verdict in downtown Nairobi, ...

A first as Kenyan court overturns election victory

1 hr ago

Donald Trump and his administration are under scrutiny.

Mueller has Trump letter with reasons for Comey firing

Illustration: Simon Bosch

KNAG power: knitting nannas on the march against polluters

COMMENT
Elizabeth Farrelly

New portfolio: Opposition Leader John Robertson with Walt Secord.

Why I'll be voting no to voluntary assisted dying

COMMENT
Walt Secord

NSW Nationals MP Trevor Khan is critical of the Catholic church campaign against voluntary assisted dying laws.

Why I'll be voting yes to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill

COMMENT
Trevor Khan

Slater and Gordon CEO Andrew Grech will continue to receive fees equivalent to his base salary as managing director at ...

Slater and Gordon's sorry tale will leave bitter taste

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

CEO Ian Narev and his team didn't receive any short-term bonuses for last year, but that wasn't enough for shareholders.

Bonanza continues for CEOs, despite some nips and tucks

Colin Kruger

Econocrats' panic about our poor productivity was just jumping at shadows.

The angst about our productivity? Totally unproductive

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

The typical chief executive of an ASX100 company was paid $3.78 million in 2016.

$5b investor's plan to fix 'cult' of excessive executive pay

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Billions made and lost but what did we really learn?

Wall St edges higher, rate bets drop

Rio Tinto's reward from Hunter coal sale sparks speculation

Darren Gray

L'Oreal sacks transgender model after race comments

11 mins ago

Whisky's distinct flavours as much to do with the very landscape as it is the variable distilling conditions.

Taste the terroir: The flavours hidden in every glass of whisky

Fine Drinks

The new look Cayenne goes for size and speed.

The controversial SUV that just got bigger and faster

Cars
Toby Hagon

If auction bidding goes too high, keep your hand down.

Protect yourself in a frenzied property market

Mark Bouris

Kylie Minogue filming the music video for her first single "Locomotion", 1987.

How personal finance has changed since 1987

Noel Whittaker

The American Express Business Explorer Grant in partnership with MySmallBusiness could transform your business.

How to get $50,000 to transform your business

Bernard Salt says Australia looks flat-footed in comparison to the United States.

Salt warns Australia lacks entrepreneurial spirit

Cara Waters

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US selects firms to build border wall prototypes

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Japan take chances to defeat Socceroos

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Multicar pile-up on M5 at Revesby

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'We only kill black people': US cop caught on dashcam

Boxing stance demonstrated in Sydney on ( February 1945. SUN SPORT Picture by BADEN MULLANEY Old time boxing hhollins ...

Rewind - The sweet science

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.

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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Blade Runner 2049 is an upcoming American neo-noir science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by ...

Blade Runner 2049: The best kept secret in Hollywood

Stephanie Bunbury

Hayden Fowler will lock himself in a cage with the dingo Juno for an art installation as part of Sydney Contemporary.

Meet the artist locking himself in a cage with a dingo

Barry Divola

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer at the Hollywood premiere of Dead Men Tell No Tales in May.

Pirates shoot and box office don't worry Bruckheimer

Garry Maddox

Authors Adrian McKinty and Jane Harper have been presented with Ned Kelly Awards by the Australian Crime Writers Association.

When a Dry run turns into a publishing force of nature

Jason Steger

"Emotional, exhausting and tumultuous": US indie artist Colleen Green says she was detained and deported by Australian ...

Tour cancelled after musician is detained and deported

Karl Quinn

Ariana Grande singing live as part of her Dangerous Woman tour.

Ariana Grande beefs up security for Australian tour

Broede Carmody

Comedian Kathy Griffin: After her Trump stunt, she could not get a publicist in Hollywood to work for her.

Why Kathy Griffin has stopped saying sorry

Michael Idato

The director of Taylor Swift's new video has defended the singer against critics.

Taylor Swift's video director calls criticism sexist

Rob Moran

Osamah Sami portrays a more nerdy version of himself in Ali's Wedding.

Ali's well that ends well in this near-perfect Aussie-Muslim comedy

Paul Byrnes

Frank (Chris Evans) and Mary (McKenna Grace) share a special bond in Gifted.

This understated melodrama is a cut above the rest

Paul Byrnes

Water music: Between Music's Dea Marie Kjeldsen and four other musicians will be at the Sydney Festival in 2018.

Maybe you sing in the shower - how about singing underwater?

Nick Galvin

Men's violence against women has nothing to do with romance or rejection.

Invisible perps, blameable victims: the lies we keep telling about DV

COMMENT
Jane Gilmore

Women pull water from a well in the Thar desert, where temperatures hover between 48°C and 50°C on summer days.

Water is a gendered issue

Mary Ward

Pink, right, and her daughter Willow arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in ...

Pink's VMA speech heralds a revolution we had to have

Natalie Reilly

Jennifer Hawkins at the Myer spring racing launch in Melbourne on Friday.

What downturn? Aussies to spend $50m on racing fashion

Melissa Singer

From coffee to cravings?

Is this the cause of your afternoon sugar craving?

Maura Judkis

Napoleon Perdis celebrates at the opening of his Surry Hills store with daughters Lianna, Angelene, Athina and Alexia, ...

Social Seen: Housewives, drag queens and chic activewear

Amy Croffey

Perhaps we should be striving for less balance and more immersion, than more balance without full engagement.

Why pursuing 'balance' in life is overrated

Sarah Berry

Littlefinger tried to get in Sansa's ear.

How Game of Thrones finally showed its feminist card

Naomi Chainey

The $49 foldable beach trolley parents are flocking to Kmart for.

The Kmart item parents are going mad for

Is it the considerate thing to do?

Is request for kids to wear headphones unreasonable?

Feeling the buzz of pregnancy.

This maternity shoot is un-BEE-lievable

F4TA1F Japan, Kyoto City, Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine, Toriies Japan-10th-anniversary

The 10 best destinations of the decade named

Traveller

The issue of carry-on luggage recently inflamed readers' passions.

Letters: The most popular travel complaints of the decade

Steve Meacham

You will soon be able to fly directly from Melbourne to Vancouver throughout the year.

Air Canada reveal direct Melbourne to Vancouver flights

Kylie McLaughlin

Jill Dupleix's Canadian flapjacks with hot maple syrup and crispy bacon.

The world's best recipes for Bacon Day

Starward's original Solero release.

Drams for dad: Ten great whiskies for $100 or less

Simple milk loaf.

How to make your own milk loaf this weekend

V30

LG's V30 looks like an incredible phone

Apple's 'Spaceship' campus.

New iPhone to debut at 'spaceship' campus

Programmable R2-D2 and BB-9E are the latest additions to Sphero's range of robotics Star Wars droids.

Sphero's latest interactive robots are straight out of The Last Jedi

COMMENT

OzPod 2017 will feature 34 speakers and panelists from across the globe, plus workshops and networking events.

Podcast conference OzPod returns to Sydney

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

Why iPhone 8 may be biggest redesign yet

Driving a Rolls-Royce in Tokyo comes with some unforeseen perks.

Lost in Translation: Driving a Rolls-Royce in Tokyo

Andrew Chesterton

Mercedes-AMG have released this teaser image of its Project One hypercar.

Mercedes-AMG hypercar confirmed for Oz

Greg Kable

We cross the Simpson Desert in the Mercedes-Benz G300d Professional.

We test the least luxurious Mercedes-Benz

Andrew Maclean

Bugatti Chiron.

Audi Sport boss to depart

Greg Kable

Nissan's 370Z Nismo offers raw driving thrills.

2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo first drive review

David McCowen

2017 Toyota Fortuner Crusade

Toyota's HiLux-based off-roader range review

Andrew Maclean

Safe ... for now: Des Hasler watches the Bulldogs' loss to the Panthers.

Assistant says he's ready to take over as Hasler misses media call

Adrian Proszenko
1 hr ago

Torn: Dragons fans are unsure what to think of Josh Dugan, whose prodigious talent on the field comes with issues off it.

The great shame about Dragons star Josh Dugan

Andrew Webster

Everton's Wayne Rooney walks on the pitch at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and ...

Night in the cells for 'drink driving' Wayne Rooney

Ben Rumsby

Small fish in a big pond: The Australian cricket team were beaten for the the first time by Bangladesh in a Test on ...

Mike Cockerill predicted result of our sporting insularity

COMMENT
Malcolm Knox

Ashleigh Barty, of Australia, returns a shot from Sloane Stephens, of the United States, during the third round of the ...

Final Australian Women's US Open hope falters

Darren Walton

The late Fairfax sports journalist Michael Cockerill.

A giant in sports journalism

Michael Lynch

The Wallabies put up a gallant fight against the All Blacks, restoring some pride after the Bledisloe Cup opener.

Fitz Files: You beauties! Wallabies lose but win back respect

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Landmark moment: The Socceroos defeat Uruguay to break their World Cup drought.

The Cockerill columns that defined a football era in Australia

Hat-trick hero: Semi Radradra scores despite the efforts of Luke Kelly.

Semi's hat-trick helps nervy Eels seal top-four spot

Adam Pengilly

Uncertain future: Penrith captain Matt Moylan.

Rival clubs circle Moylan amid speculation over Panthers future

Michael Chammas

Boxes ticked: Billy Slater is eligible for a testimonial under NRL criteria.

Slater only other player who fits NRL criteria for testimonial

Chris Barrett

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