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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faced a barrage of questions about the NBN on a visit to the CSR Viridian glass facility ...

PM says the NBN was a mistake, may never make money

James Massola
1 hr ago

Police have taped off Griffiths Road in Lambton after finding a man's body.

Driver found with body in back seat 'thought his friend was asleep'

UPDATED
Dan Proudman
1 hr ago

Westpac Group, Adelaide Bank and major lending networks continue to pile on the pain for property buyers.

The group of Australians who change address every 12 months

Peter Martin
1 hr ago

"There is a significant pool of talent who have stepped away from our industry," says AECOM Australia CEO Todd Battley.

The 12-week annual leave scheme to help working parents

The number of people working as fitness instructors has surged by more than 25 per cent since 2011.

Australia's image obsession has triggered an employment surge

10 mins ago

Sarah Williams, 15, was kayaking with her family off the SA coast near Normanville, south of Adelaide, on Sunday when ...

'Everything you picture in Jaws': Shark throws teen kayaker into water

1 hr ago

At the age of 93, Jimmy Carter is eager for a Trump posting

COMMENT
1 hr ago

'We've got a problem': NBN warns that it needs protection or a bailout

EXCLUSIVE

Big four banks set to rake in $31 billion in profits this year

The newly wealthy aren't mum and dad investors, but their kids

COMMENT
Eryk Bagshaw

GetUp! readies for court battle over 'greatest threat we have faced'

EXCLUSIVE
40 mins ago

The government is attempting to bypass Parliament to hold its same-sex marriage postal survey.

Security slip-up: 1000-page Parliament House manual 'is definitely lost'

29 mins ago

38 women have come forward to claim they were sexually harassed by Hollywood director James Toback.

Hollywood director accused of harassing more than 30 women

1 hr ago

Within couplehood, how do we ward off the mundane and preserve its romantic core?

Wife runs a secret experiment to test her marriage

The new Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker, will have a male companion called Graham.

Doctor Who gets her companion and his name is ... Graham

1 hr ago

A father's obesity at conception could affect the health of their children and grandchildren, the researchers said.

How to eat the right things for your age

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Marathon runners led astray by motorcycle

"My boss had concluded that, due to my appearance, I lacked credibility."

I dyed my hair brown to be taken more seriously at work

Lisa Wilkinson has finally addressed her shock departure from Nine.

'Sorry I never got to say goodbye', says Wilkinson

Hiatus: Folau was again at his best during the drought-breaking win over the All Blacks.

Israel Folau reveals he is taking a break from rugby

We may be dealing with exhaustion through over consumption of coffee, wine and sugar.

How to tackle tiredness without resorting to coffee

Uber has a stranglehold on Sydney's ride-sharing market.

Uber's latest rival set to launch in Sydney by Christmas

The plan for three Sydneys unveiled in 40-year vision

Lisa Visentin

How taxpayers fork out $600,000 a year for NSW shooters

Nick O'Malley

Rain and rainbow at Clovelly Beach in March.

The Sydney suburbs worst hit by storms every season

The new timetable will result in more than 1500 extra weekly train services.

Commuters to be hit with higher fares as costs hit $5.7b

Sean Nicholls

Salim Mehajer outside the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney in August.

Taken for a ride? Salim Mehajer rejects 'evil' claims

Thousands of people march in support of Marriage equality near Victoria Park in Sydney on Saturday.

'A final push': At least 15,000 march in support of gay marriage

Text messages

SMS trail reveals how church paid witness to keep quiet

VIRGIN AFR 071025 MELB PIC BY JESSICA SHAPIRO... GENERIC virgin blue, boeing, airline, aircraft, Melbourne airport, ...

'A joke': random new airport security measures mocked

Childcare for preschool-age children can provide educational benefits.

The childcare subsidy is changing. This is how it will affect your family

Jemma Caprioli, in Sydney, will be having surgery to remove her stomach, because she carries the gene for Hereditary ...

'No idea how to treat it': words rare cancer patients hear daily

EXCLUSIVE

No caption information provided - picture source unknown. Hand throwing money into the air.

How to pocket hundreds by not paying the 'Australia tax'

Sydney was the least affordable Australian city - but still ranked middle of the pack globally.

Renting in these cities around the world makes Sydney look cheap

What's easy on the eye in a property isn't always easy on the ear.

When a neighbour's toilet flush wreaks havoc in your home

40 Alfred Street, Annandale, sold for $1.95 million on Saturday.

Sydney market 'keeping head above water' but stress test on horizon

The Block 2017 facade week reveals

The Block: A 'nanna's house' jibe goes down like a lead balloon

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The peak body for soft drink makers says fighting the sugar tax is consuming 'vast amount of resources'.

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The peak body for soft drink makers says fighting the sugar tax is consuming 'vast amount of resources'.

Sugar hit: the tactics deployed to kill soda tax

Esther Han

There is a major weakness in the regulatory set-up for chiropracters.

Health loopholes allow 'therapists' to flourish

COMMENT
John Dwyer

The 2016 Census reveals Brisbane families make more money and are younger than the rest of Queensland.

Clouds are clearing for slow wages growth, says Deloitte

Anna Patty

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during the Ai Group Energy Breakfast at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra ...

NBN a 'calamitous train wreck' that could never recover costs: PM

Live
Stephanie Peatling

A 1000-page Parliament House security manual has gone missing

Tom McIlroy
30 mins ago

Australians increasingly restless as half move home

Peter Martin
1 hr ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faced a barrage of questions about the NBN on a visit to the CSR Viridian glass facility ...

Turnbull says the NBN was a mistake and may never make money

James Massola
1 hr ago

Hobart DJ Astro 'Funknukl' Labe - allegedly headbutted Tony Abbott in Tasmania on Thursday 21st September 2017. ...

Tony Abbott headbutter Astro Labe appears in court

Matt Maloney
41 mins ago

The number of people working as fitness instructors has surged by more than 25 per cent since 2011.

Census 2016: The two industries experiencing a job surge

Eryk Bagshaw, Peter Martin
10 mins ago

Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion

Indigenous 'closing the gap' strategy to be overhauled

Fergus Hunter

Indonesia's government is seeking clarification from the US after military chief Gatot Nurmantyo was denied entry to the ...

US refuses entry to Indonesian military chief

Jewel Topsfield

People wave Japanese national flags in support of Shinzo Abe during a campaign rally in Tokyo, on Saturday.

Japan's Abe retains supermajority despite distrust

Police at the scene of a hostage situation at Bermuda Park in Nuneaton, central England.

UK police end hostage situation in Nuneaton

UPDATED

A letter written by Alexander Holversson on board tte Titanic.

Titanic letter sells for record price at UK auction

Illustration: Jim Pavlidis

Can we escape the curse of the unlucky '7'?

Jessica Irvine

The Victorian Parliament sat all night discussing the bill before the vote passing it.

Voluntary assisted dying: getting the drugs right is essential

COMMENT
Betty Chaar, Sami Isaac

Harvey Weinstein, left, Gwyneth Paltrow and Edward Zwick at the Oscars in 2000.

So Hollywood caught out one rat - what about the rest?

COMMENT
Amanda Vanstone

Put a job on Airtasker and no minimum wage applies. You can pay as little as the most desperate worker is game to ask.

Australia's minimum wage is a myth

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Australian shares may extend their advance above the 5900 level this morning.

Markets Live: 6000 in sight for ASX

Live
Patrick Commins and Sarah Turner

ANZ confirmed the settlement to the Australian Securities Exchange on Monday morning after a brief hearing at the ...

ANZ Bank settles interest rate rigging case

Sarah Danckert
1 hr ago

Outgoing ASIC chair Greg Medcraft said in 2014 Australia was "paradise" for white-collar criminals.

'Disgorgement' power among options to fight corporate crime

Clancy Yeates
1 hr ago

NBN says connections cost more than $40,000 under Labor

EXCLUSIVE
Peter Martin

Big four to rake in $31b in profits, boosted by rate hike 'tailwind'

Clancy Yeates

Will Bitcoin sow tulips or financial market revolution?

COMMENT
Eryk Bagshaw

NSW, Victoria ride X-factor to lead economic performance

Darren Gray

Nic Cester has announced a new solo album on top of a Jet reunion tour.

Rock out: Why I walked away from fame at the height of my career

Culture
Jane Rocca

Want to be a better man in the modern world? Then don't be a dick.

If you want to be a better man, don't be like this

Life on Mars
Phil Barker

Sydney family Bronwen Morgan, Jim Conley and their kids Cassidy, 9, and Brooklyn, 7, have not owned a car in five years.

Car ownership the norm, despite the rise in car sharing

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Exchange-traded funds are a good place to start for investment.

How to get started with investment

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Janine Zappini is the co-founder of food business Simply Raw.

Inside the million-dollar entrepreneurs club

Cara Waters

Tahlia Mandie is the owner of Kakadu Plum Co.

Tucking into the Australian superfood market

Christine D'Mello

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World's strongest men pull trucks

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Tillerson: militias in Iraq should 'go home'

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Billionaire Babis scores big Czech election win

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Former actress alleges graphic Weinstein harassment

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38 women have come forward to claim they were sexually harassed by Hollywood director James Toback.

Director accused of harassing more than 30 women

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

The new Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker, will have a male companion called Graham.

Doctor Who gets her companion and his name is... Graham

Michael Idato
1 hr ago

Lisa Wilkinson has finally addressed her shock departure from Nine.

'Sorry I never got to say goodbye': Wilkinson addresses Today exit

Rob Moran

Former All Saints and Prisoner star Judith McGrath.

All Saints, Prisoner star Judith McGrath dead at 70

Michael Idato

Ben Elton: "I like to celebrate the community."

Elton's fresh take on Australia: 'I hope it's got such heart'

Garry Maddox

Kathy Griffin, right, talks about the backlash since she released a photo and video of her displaying a likeness of ...

Technical issues, tears could not keep Kathy Griffin down: review

Michael Ruffles

Chris Hemsworth (R) and actor Mark Ruffalo on the red carpet for Thor: Ragnarok at Hoyts Cinema, Moore Park, on Sunday, ...

Hemsworth on why he nearly said no to Thor before Ragnarok

Garry Maddox

Michael Fassbender plays the brilliant but self-destructive Oslo homicide detective Harry Hole.

The Snowman is so mangled it's baffling: review

Craig Mathieson

Christian Thompson makes a meal out of a Barbie.

Making a meal out of a Barbie - the show that earned just half a star

Jill Sykes

The Chainsmokers find it hard to escape the cliches of EDM.

Awash with cliches but show remains addictive

Michael Bailey

Opera Australia's Sara Kolijn. Supplied pic, 2017.?

Bargains galore (just ignore the blood stains)

Nick Galvin

Actor Ewan McGregor, Eve Mavrakis attend FX's 2017 All-Star Upfront event at the SVA Theatre in April.

Ewan McGregor 'splits' from wife of 22 Years, Eve Mavrakis

39 mins ago

Harvey Weinstein

How men can help after Weinstein and #MeToo

COMMENT
Ann Friedman

Kasey Edwards had to dye her hair brown to be taken seriously at work.

I dyed my hair brown to be taken seriously at work

COMMENT
Kasey Edwards

Insects are for eating? Most of the world does it.

Get ready: Insects are probably the next super food

Paula Goodyer

Michelle Williams at the opening of the new Louis Vuitton boutique in Paris on October 2.

The hottest shoe of summer is a clean freak's nightmare

Melissa Singer

Within couplehood, how do we ward off the mundane and preserve its romantic core?

Why I decided to conduct a test on my 10-year marriage

Bella Ellwood-Clayton

We may be dealing with exhaustion through over consumption of coffee, wine and sugar.

Welcome to the 'fatigued 40s'

Maria Lally

After weeks of flipping my thoughts, what became clear is that we can’t believe everything we think.

How to break a cycle of negative thoughts

Madeleine Dore

American Airlines Business Class seats all have aisle access.

Flight test: The American Airlines flight that's 70 per cent Aussies

Andrea Black

The Resort.

The supersize resort where 'bikini body' is never an issue

1 hr ago

Window or aisle? Your preference could reveal a bit about your personality.

Why people who prefer the window seat are more selfish

Annabel Fenwick Elliott
1 hr ago

Will Ferrell for Common Sense Media #DeviceFreeDinner campaign

Will Ferrell wants you to get off your phone at dinner time

She really rules the roost. She adores being the matriarch.

Mum-to-be asks for advice on bossy mother-in-law

I wish I didn't know.

Four reasons I regret finding out my unborn baby's gender

Jamie Oliver at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney in 2015.

Why don't celebrity chefs' recipes taste the same cooked at home?

Fish selfies: The great 2017 trend.

Trends: Say hello to the fish selfie

Paper-baked salmon recipe by Adam Liaw.

Weekly meal planner: Fresh Asian flavours

Raj Samani

Security expert slams PM's encryption stance

Here's looking at you: Servaea incana, also known as the Australian jumping spider.

Why female jumping spiders only mate once

The new Windows update includes an augmented reality viewer to superimpose your virtual 3D objects onto your camera feed ...

The new Windows 10 features you might never use

42 mins ago

Smartwacth

Smartwatches for kids a privacy nightmare

Gizmodo

Tiny and simple, the Nokia 3310 3G is tough to recommend for anything other than nostalgic appeal, even at $90.

The Nokia 3310 is better left in the past

Review

Jeep Renegade Trailhawk.

2017 Jeep Renegade range review

Stephen Ottley

The final Holden and HSV performance cars were Drive favourites.

Looking back on Holden's VF Commodore

David McCowen

2018 Mercedes-Benx X-Class

First Drive: Mercedes-Benz X-Class

Toby Hagon

Channel Nine presenter with her Audi Q3.

Star and car: Jo Hall, Newsreader

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1948-1958: Holden 48-215 (FX)

Driving Holden's history

Andrew Maclean

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT S

2017 Mercedes-AMG GT S review

Alex Rae

Playmakers: Speculation over the futures of Mitchell Pearce and Cooper Cronk continues unabated.

'Can't teach Pearce anything': Roach slams Roosters over Cronk

Chris Barrett

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was furious after being penalised for an overtaking move.

'You got robbed': Outcry after Verstappen's overtaking penalty

1 hr ago

Motivated: Skipper Michael Hooper tries to break free of Lima Sopoaga at Suncorp Stadium.

Michael Cheika admits barb from Wallabies great 'hurt'

Tom Decent

Out of nowhere: Michael Cheika has announced Israel Folau will take a break from rugby.

Cheika reveals Folau taking break from rugby - and media spotlight

Tom Decent

David Gallop says he is looking at options for the coaching role of the Socceroos.

Postecoglou call won't hit Aussies: Gallop

Scott Bailey
1 hr ago

Outta my way: Lukhan Tui had a sensational impact off the bench for the Wallabies.

New star is born after Tui's brutal cameo off bench turns Bledisloe

ANALYSIS
Paul Cully

Core supporters: Sydney FC fans at Saturday night's derby against the Wanderers

FFA not panicking over sinking TV ratings and modest crowd figures

Dominic Bossi

Venice marathon

Club runner wins top marathon after leaders' wrong turn

Let battle commence: The World Cup kicks off in Melbourne on Friday with Australia taking on England, who are coached by ...

Rotations make skipper's head spin - Smith up for every game

Phil Lutton

'Great spirit': Wayne Bennett is a fan of the women's game, headlined by the Jillaroos.

Bennett's warning: don't let the AFL get 10 years ahead

Steve Mascord

Talisman: The loss of Johnathan Thurston for Australia opens the door, if only a crack, for other teams, says Adam Blair.

Australians lose some shine without Thurston, says Blair

Phil Lutton

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