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Unlike other countries, Australian banks offer to lend only up to five years at a fixed rate and the majority of loans ...

Banks' home loan businesses facing 'headwinds'

Some Kettle chip packets are being recalled amid fears they may contain pieces of rubber inside.

Popular flavours of Kettle chips packets recalled

41 mins ago

Daniel Menzel of the Cats

Geelong makes bold call dropping ace goal-kicker for final

1 hr ago

Christmas shopping

US retail giant could launch in Australia before Christmas

15 mins ago

Supporters of the challenge, Sarah Marlowe, Felicity Marlowe and Jacqui Tomlins outside court this week.

High Court gives green light to same-sex marriage survey

UPDATED

Screenshot of flight radar image showing Delta flight 302 heading back to New York ahead of Hurricane Irma

'Amazing stuff': This flight raced Hurricane Irma and won

Satellite images show landslides at North Korea nuclear test site

'I jumped out the window': Victims in fear after home invasions

UPDATED

Israeli jets strike Syrian 'chemical weapons' site

'I'd like to marry my partner': Campaigners vow to keep fighting

MP reveals anguish at husband's child-porn addiction

Victorian MP Rachel Carling-Jenkins at the question time. 7 September 2017. The Age News. Photo: Eddie Jim.

'Mr Average': The many victims in MP's story of partner's dark habit

ANALYSIS
Miki Perkins

Bangladesh's Sabbir Rahman plays a shot during the fourth day of the second test cricket match against Australia in ...

Bangladsh all out leaving Aussies with an easy run chase

Live

Phil Davis was accused of staging by several former players.

AFL finals Live: Adelaide Crows take on the GWS Giants

Live

Prince William takes son George to his first day at school

40 mins ago

SMH SPECTRUM. Please credit image: iStockphoto

GENERIC

A pile of bagels.

Donut stack
Unhealthy Eating

Cream ...

If you're dieting, are cheat days good or bad?

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Size zero models banned

Same-sex marriage supporters outside Parliament House.

Same-sex marriage postal survey: what happens now?

Gal Gadot starring in 'Wonder Woman'.

Not suitable for kids: Movie trailer changes could 'harm'

Rachel Seiffert sees too many similarities between US President Donald Trump's divisive rhetoric and Nazi Germany.

Meet the people who regret voting for Donald Trump

Driving on the road at sunset - Mirrored view

You might cause your own low self-esteem (without even knowing)

The RMIT staff have been stood down while an investigation is carried out.

RMIT staff stood down after 'selling tests to students'

UPDATED
1 hr ago

Live in Melbourne's west? This is what your mayors say you want

CCTV shows kill accused join pub brawl, punch teen in head: court

Samantha Ihlow with her 10-month-old son Andrew and husband Ben Ihlow who died after contracting influenza.

'His first Father's Day': Ben fell ill with the flu. Days later he was dead

Fire raced up Dockland's Lacrosse tower in 2014 in just 15 minutes, as flammable aluminium cladding caught alight.

'Someone will be burnt to death': Senate demands cladding ban

George Calombaris.

Underpaid Calombaris staff forced to wait up to a year for their wages

Eleven-hour mission to rescue two men stranded in snow

James Ashby flying a drone over Stanwell power station near Rockhampton on July 13.

Ashby referred to aviation authority over drone

QLD

Indians cool themselves at a fountain near the India Gate monument on a hot day in New Delhi, India. The city has a ...

Australia not only place that doesn't love its capital

ACT

The boy died hours after he was sent home from hospital.

Photo of dead boy shown without permission

NSW

Burnetta Hampson, aka Bea Richards, was arrested on Monday night after police spotted her allegedly driving erratically ...

Penthouse pet 'on ice' driving in Kings Cross

NSW

Why the investor with 10 properties might not be as rich as you think.

Why the investor with 10 properties might not be as rich as you think

Bahrain takes out top honours, while the USA, the UK and Australia are in freefall.

Australia drops out of the top 10 best countries for expats to live in

Ainsley Micallef in Costa Rica.

How Ainsley ticked off her travel 'bucket list' in free accommodation

This rare Futuro house, which was displayed at the 1974 Commonwealth Games, is on the lookout for a new owner.

The out of this world home for sale that's about to take off

Indoor plants are a great addition to any interior as they absorb carbon dioxide and other toxins while releasing oxygen.

Is your home healthy? Easy ways that you can check

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten receives a note informing him of the High Court decision.

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra

Turnbull's rare moment of relief amid the hubbub

Tony Wright

The real deal: Dusty and the Tigers are finals-bound.

Cotchin, Tigers change their stripes – now for a new tale?

Greg Baum

David Davis, U.K. exiting the European Union (EU) secretary, speaks during a press conference ahead of the third round ...

Brexit bill to allow sweeping changes under fire

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Trent Cotchin believes Dustin Martin is misunderstood.

Cotchin, Tigers change their stripes – now for a new tale?

Greg Baum

Important GWS player Phil Davis.

AFL Finals Live: Adelaide v GWS Giants

Live

Daniel Menzel of the Cats

Menzel axed, Caddy returns for qualifying final

Jon Pierik
1 hr ago

Dropped: Swan Kurt Tippett.

Bombers recall key pair for Swans final

Jon Pierik
42 mins ago

Six burning questions ahead of Crows v Giants

Andrew Wu

Hawthorn's Jonathon Ceglar.

Hawks give Ceglar two-year extension

Jon Pierik

Little recognition: Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt have flown under the radar this season.

Reputations are built (and broken) in September

Wayne Carey

Jake Stringer had a disappointing season.

Stringer, Bulldogs have 'things to work through': Wallis

Ronny Lerner

The Liddell power station.

Scheme could keep coal alive, but Liddell has 'mammoth problems'

James Massola

As it happened: High Court upholds same-sex marriage vote

Live
Stephanie Peatling

High Court gives the green light to same-sex marriage survey

UPDATED
Farrah Tomazin

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will be relieved by the High Court decision.

Malcolm Turnbull catches a break - now he must grab it

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with Christopher Pyne in question time after the High Court decision on the same-sex ...

Same-sex marriage postal survey: what happens now?

Judith Ireland

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra

Turnbull's rare moment of relief amid all the hubbub

Tony Wright

Malcolm Turnbull has urged AGL to put consumers before shareholders and agree to sell Liddell power station.

'Grand bargain': Turnbull puts all coal options on the table

James Massola

The heavy rains and wind of hurricane Irma cross through the northeastern part of the island in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

Hurricane Irma promises fresh pain for the US

Paul McGeough

A woman looks out from her balcony decorated with an Estelada or pro-independence Catalan flag and a banner calling for ...

Catalonia sets date for referendum to split from Spain

Residents and members of civic and religious groups battle riot police trying to break up their protest against the ...

South Koreans clash with police over anti-missile system

Donald Trump pauses during a meeting with, from left, Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Leader Nancy Pelosi and other ...

Trump cuts major deal with Democrats 'Chuck and Nancy'

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Crackdowns are for ordinary Australians – not for pollies

COMMENT
Judith Ireland

The cashless welfare card will be extended to Kalgoorlie.

Cashless welfare not the success it seems

COMMENT
Peter Martin

We touch our smartphones more than 2500 times a day.

I'm 45, and a (recovering) smartphone addict

Leonid Bershidsky

The WA government unveiled a hike in payroll tax and a jump in the gold royalty rate.

Miners to be hit by Western Australian tax slug

Darren Gray
1 hr ago

Telstra helped limit the sharemarket's losses on Thursday.

ASX fails to fire again as gains evaporate

Sarah Turner and Patrick Commins

Banks will find it hard to maintain the high profitability of their mortgage businesses, analysts say.

Mortgage 'headwinds' building for banks

Clancy Yeates

Fighting CBS's takeover of Ten in court: WIN's billionaire owner Bruce Gordon.

Billionaire Gordon wins first round in Ten challenge

Michaela Whitbourn

The incredible shrinking sharemarket

Scott Phillips

Are we just lagging Canada when it comes to interest rates?

ANALYSIS
Michael Heath

If Trump gets his way, expect a 'perfect storm' in global markets

COMMENT

First the rugby, now NZ's a better place to live and work

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

The McLaren 570S is the car you drive when you want to be remembered.

Fast times: I'm having an affair ... with a supercar

Cars

FOR USE WITH "1999 YEAR IN REVIEW" --Brad Pitt, left, and Edward Norton appear in a scene from the 20th Century Fox ...

This super tough men's club is breaking all the rules

Culture

Akemi, a Melbourne street artist who lives with bipolar disorder, tends to spend excessively and run up debt during his ...

'I maxed out my credit with $3500 of homewares in a manic episode'

Christine Long

Peter Costello's Future Fund might have some lessons for DIY super fund trustees.

What investors can learn from Australia's sovereign wealth fund

John Collett

Daniel O'Sullivan of Abbe Corrugated says change has been evolutionary at the business.

The family business taking on VISY and Amcor

Cara Waters

Michael Schaper, deputy chairman of the ACCC, estimates several thousand small businesses have contracts with JJ Richards.

'Game changer': ACCC takes first small business unfair contracts court action

Cara Waters

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Disney's Aladdin criticised over new white character

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Irma hammers Caribbean, Florida braces for hit

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US Open: Del Potro denies Federer

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Who got offended by this lamb ad?

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Best of Fairfax cartoons Sept 7

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.

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The TV Week Logies Awards are set to leave Melbourne after 30 years.

Logie Awards set for the Gold Coast

Tony Moore
1 hr ago

Sunday Night rehashing 60 Minutes yarn again?

Broede Carmody

Fans are not impressed with the latest casting announcement for Disney's Aladdin remake.

Disney's Aladdin criticised over new white character

Rob Moran

Not suitable for children: Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman was rated M.

Not suitable for children: Movie trailer changes could 'harm'

Karl Quinn

Jennifer Lawrence in mother!, from Paramount Pictures and Protozoa Pictures. Jennifer Lawrence stars as the woman, with ...

Is this set to be the most divisive movie of the year?

Karl Quinn

Anyang, right, breaks down while hugging Ayik.

Man recognises childhood torturer in a Brisbane church

Michael Lallo

Dave Grohl (centre) will bring the Foo Fighters to Australia in January as part of their world tour.

Foo Fighters to bring their stadium rock to Oz in January

Martin Boulton

The offending ad of Jennifer Lawrence from Paramount's upcoming Mother!

Ad agency apologises after painting over iconic mural

Rob Moran

Albert Namatjira with his wife Rubina, grandchildren and father Jonathon.

Namatjira Project tells a profoundly moving story

REVIEW
Paul Byrnes

Authors Emily Maguire, Ryan O'Neill, Josephine Wilson, Philip Salom and Mark O'Flyn have been shortlisted for the Miles ...

Miles Franklin award no longer the richest, but its legacy endures

Jason Steger

Deborah Conway officially launched the Jewish music festival, before going on to perform.

Shir Madness: Music lovers leave inhibitions at the temple door

REVIEW
Jessica Nicholas

Prince William takes George on first school run

40 mins ago

Egg, hold the bread: The ketogenic diet is notoriously challenging to maintain, but may have benefits for people with ...

Ketogenic diet could help us live longer, but there's a catch

Sarah Berry

Gigi Hadid opens for Tom Ford at New York Fashion Week.

Tom Ford doesn't want you to wear pants next season

Annie Brown
55 mins ago

Cavalier Tier Dress WAS $1,100 NOW $350.

Brace yourself, the Zimmermann sale is here

Nicole Economos

Michelle Obama dressed as Beyonce.

Michelle Obama just ripped up the playbook for former first ladies

Allegations included a claim a former stockbroker cut off a woman's ponytail at the office.

How shocking sexism becomes normal in 'elite' environments

COMMENT
Jane Gilmore

Judi Dench, left, and Ali Fazal pose during a photo call for the film Victoria And Abdul at the 74th Venice Film ...

Why are we shocked to learn Judi Dench still likes sex?

COMMENT
Annie Brown

Representatives for Kanye West and Kim Kardashian deny reports their marriage is on the rocks.

Kimye reportedly expecting third child via surrogate

Spring stir-fry with lamb with spring onions.

Welcome spring with this lamb and spring onion stir-fry

Manly Spirits Marine Vodka

Five new Australian spirits you need to try

'Place the most reached-for items at eye level.'

How to clean out and organise your kitchen pantry like a pro

Amal and George Clooney decided on "normal" names for their kids.

George Clooney: 'We didn't want really dumb names'

'She felt like an outsider.'

'The devastating reason my 12-year-old wants to die'

Creepy or a good idea?

Child-shaped bollards freaking out motorists

FMPTGJ Happy woman lying on the beach and using mobile phone

The 10 essential things every traveller forgets

Michael Gebicki

Punta Cana International's new VIP airport lounge features an outdoor swimming pool.

'Elite flyers only': New VIP airport lounge pool offers runway views

Soo Kim

'Food will always be a joyful, celebratory part of every journey.'

The five phenomenal dishes that changed the way we travel forever

Terry Durack

iPhone's have always used backlit LCD screens, but that could be about to change.

iPhone 8: what an OLED screen will mean for you

'Siren' speakers cost a pretty penny

New quantum architecture revealed by Guilherme Tosi (right) and Andrea Morello, researchers at the University of NSW.

Eureka: quantum breakthrough thanks to research from 1998

The Note8 is tall, but narrow enough to use in one hand.

Note8 is a solid update for big-screen believers

Australia's broadband blame game has left homes in limbo, but relief is finally in sight.

NBN backflip to free Aussies from limbo

COMMENT

2018 Ford Ranger Raptor prototype

Ford Ranger Raptor confirmed

Andrew Maclean

Mazda claims Skyactiv-X can be greener than electric vehicles.

Mazda's inconvenient truth

Stephen Ottley

2018 Nissan Leaf.

The Tesla Model 3's biggest rival

Stephen Ottley

Volkswagen I.D Crozz1.

Back to the drawing board for VW's electric SUV concept

Andrew Maclean

2018 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster

Australia's fastest drop-top

Andrew Maclean

Floriade is not just about flowers.

Five great getaways in Spring

Alessandra Melville

Live cricket: Bangladeshi wickets tumble on day four

Live

Nasir Hossain (right) follows the lead of Nigel Llong

Bangladeshi send-off gets tongues wagging

Daniel Cherny

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan.

Bangladesh star alleged to have rubbed ball into dirt

Daniel Cherny
23 mins ago

Ange Postecoglou's Socceroos will play Syria in Sydney.

Socceroos to meet Syria in Sydney for playoff

Karolina Pliskova.

Quarter-final loss will see a new No.1 crowned

Rory Carroll

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