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Labor Senator Sam Dastyari enjoying himself in the Tabcorp marquee at Flemington. Photo by Jesse Marlow. .

Wake up Australia: Dastyari's incident proves you're racist

COMMENT
Jacqueline Maley
1 hr ago

New South Wales Liberal Hollie Hughes. Supplied by the NSW Liberal Party.

New blow to govt as court questions Fiona Nash's replacement

James Massola
1 hr ago

Nearly 90 per cent of people who think they're underpaid are actually getting at or near the market rate, a new survey ...

Feeling underpaid? You're probably doing better than you think

A woman shouts as nationalist activists protest during a mass rally against Catalonia's declaration of independence, in ...

Russia accused of 'perverse interference' in Catalan crisis

Ryan David Evans arrives at court on Friday.

Ice addict jailed 36 years for murder of pig farmer during home invasion

BREAKING
17 mins ago

Thousands are petitioning against Honey Birdette's advertising.

'Absolutely massive': Lingerie store's window display upsets shoppers

Same-sex marriage arguments may not have swayed vote

Mayor furious after NSW walks away from track-free tram deal

One bank takes major step in the battle over ATM fees

Clancy Yeates

Let's look at the reality of what's unfolding with the Adani project

COMMENT
John Hewson

Controversial trade deal salvaged in APEC sideline agreement

Lindsay Murdoch

Belle Gibson claimed that she was diagnosed with brain cancer 2009, and that she was given four months to live.

'She was hysterically sobbing': Belle Gibson's other bizarre performance

Studio 10 host Jessica Rowe says she's not interested in Lisa Wilkinson's old job.

'Hell would freeze over first': Rowe scoffs TV rumours

When the stadium was decorated in the team's colours, a designer noticed the structure at the entrance formed a giant ...

Welcome to 'The Tomb': Why Socceroos should fear this venue

Nick Stone pictured in Sons of Mary cafe in Brighton.

How a footballer built a $20m business selling coffee to NY

Kevin Spacey's scenes in All The Money In The World will be re-shot with Christopher Plummer.

'Unprecedented': Kevin Spacey scenes in new movie to be re-shot

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Australian arrested over $5.6m fraud

Michael Diamond.

Michael Diamond sells Olympic gold medal for $72,000

Lola Berry.

COMMENT

Activated almonds? Why 'a day on a plate' makes us so mad

The late Kerry Packer held legendary parties at 77 Pymble Avenue.

Inside the home of Kerry Packer's wild cricket parties

12 mins ago

Comedian Louis CK, seen here in his recent Netflix special, is the latest Hollywood star accused of sexual misconduct.

Comedian Louis CK accused of sexual misconduct

Russian outlet RT to register with US as foreign ...

1:38PM

Markets Live: Miners pummel ASX

1:26PM

Former Finance boss Jane Halton named COTA chair

1:24PM

Detectives escort Daniel Albert through Sydney Airport.

35 victims in nine countries: Aussie nabbed in NZ over $5.6m fraud

Lucy Cormack
29 mins ago

'We forgive her': Extraordinary message from student's family

'In a bad mood': Kangaroo attacks man on South Coast

Students at the Greenacre campus of Malek Fahd Islamic School in 2015.

Islamic School to be paid $10 million, given property by founder

Georgina Mitchell

Shark exemption: Nets ''trial'' extended for another two years.

'Mockery': Minister contradicts advice to extend shark net trial

Peter Hannam

Shaun and Belinda Hedley with their twin sons Seth and Braith and a CPR kit in 2009.

Scary fact common to all fatal child drownings in backyards

Justin Hemmes has been busy adding to his portfolio of popular pubs.

Hemmes expands pub empire with $70m shopping spree

Carolyn Cummins

Australian Museum Director and CEO, Kim McKay AO, said FrogID is a national citizen science rescue.

Every croak counts: 'Urgent rescue mission' to save Australia's frogs

1 hr ago

Rohingya refugee Alex Rashid and his wife Molly and children on Manus Island

Alex should be a poster boy for our policy but the govt won't help

Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie

The video shows one handler pulling the tiger's tail and the other hitting the tiger on the head

'Safest way': Dreamworld defends trainers who hit tiger

Ookla is behind Speedtest.com, on of the most popular internet speed tests.

The fastest telcos and cities in Australia for broadband

Is it rude to ask someone about their mortgage?

Money talks: Is it rude to ask how much someone's mortgage is?

The late Kerry Packer held cricketing parties at 77 Pymble Avenue.

Inside the home of Kerry Packer's wild cricket parties

12 mins ago

The John Suttor-designed residence on Wyuna Road is on 670 square metres.

Wanderers chairman scores $15.5 million in Point Piper

Looking after indoor plants is easier than you may think - and it'll pay off when it comes to your health.

Why we could all do with a better plant/life balance

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It's the structure in between 24 and 26 Premier Street, Marrickville that make an impression.

Nothing remarkable about these cottages, just a giant sewer tower

Josh Frydenberg and Malcolm Turnbull's new energy policy won't be perfect, but it could be a big step forward.

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Josh Frydenberg and Malcolm Turnbull's new energy policy won't be perfect, but it could be a big step forward.

Let's give Turnbull's NEG some positive energy

COMMENT
Chris Dunstan

Intimidating: Police use shields to protect Panamanian Abdiel Arroyo as he leaves the field at the Estadio Olimpico.

'The Tomb': Why Postecoglou should fear playoff venue

Dominic Bossi

Jeremy Liew, who grew up in Perth and graduated from the Australian National University in the early 90s, was the very ...

'You can beat' Amazon, says powerful Aussie tech investor

John McDuling

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NSW Liberal Senate candidate Hollie Hughes.

Blow for government as High Court questions Fiona Nash replacement

James Massola
1 hr ago

Conservative forces push to frustrate gay marriage legislation

Mark Kenny

Citizenship crisis: PM threatens to refer suspect Labor MPs to court

Adam Gartrell

Labor MP Justine Keay during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra.

Labor MP concedes High Court referral is 'probably the only step'

Hayden Johnson

The same-sex marriage postal survey results will be announced on November 15.

Strong postal vote the key to social and political support

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Rohingya refugee Alex Rashid

The one refugee who wants to stay on Manus Island

Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie

NXT's Rebekha Sharkie is the latest MP caught up in the citizenship fiasco.

Citizenship crisis bites crucial crossbench MP

James Massola

Mark Latham, a believer in "Cultural Marxism".

Cultural Marxism, the post-factual dog whistle

COMMENT
Chris Zappone

Donald Trump arrives for the final of the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow.

Trump's ex-security chief rejected 5 women for hotel room visit

1 hr ago

A woman shouts as nationalist activists protest during a mass rally against Catalonia's declaration of independence, in ...

Russia accused of 'perverse interference' in Catalan crisis

James Badcock

Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at a press conference, after arriving in Danang, Vietnam.

TPP to be salvaged in deal reached on APEC sidelines

Lindsay Murdoch

RBA governor Philip Lowe.

RBA signals interest rates staying on hold as growth drags

1 hr ago

The ASX is set to sag.

Markets Live: Miners pummel ASX

Live
Sarah Turner and Patrick Commins
12 mins ago

With a rise in value from $US6000 to $US7000 in a mere 13 days, experts predict its ascent can't last - but are they right?

Why Bitcoin's bubble is not about to burst just yet

COMMENT

The deal was almost unanimously backed by Ten's creditors, including its employees.

CBS gets court approval for its takeover of Ten Network

14 mins ago

We 'exploited vulnerability', admits Facebook's first president

'You can beat Amazon', says powerful Aussie tech investor

John McDuling

ING offering fee-free withdrawals from any ATM in the world

Clancy Yeates

CBA tipped to avoid second 'strike' on executive pay

Clancy Yeates

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Think a 'Yes' vote will be the end of the matter? Don't be so sure ...

COMMENT
Waleed Aly

Brazen: Dennis Cliche is CEO of Sydney Motorway Corporation.

WestConnex: why its bureacratic brazenness is just a cliche

COMMENT
Sean Nicholls

Josh Frydenberg and Malcolm Turnbull's new energy policy won't be perfect, but it could be a big step forward.

Let's give Turnbull's NEG some positive energy

COMMENT
Chris Dunstan

Murray's venture will take place in Byron Bay, where the singer has lived for the past 13 years.

How a family tragedy put musician Pete Murray on a quest for wellness

Fitness
Jane Rocca

The grandson of ocean-mapping legend Jacques Cousteau swears by this life-saving trick.

This luxe accessory could actually save your life while travelling

First Class

ING

ING to scrap international ATM fees

Clancy Yeates

Comprehensive credit reporting will paint a better picture of a consumer's money behaviour.

Comprehensive credit reporting will provide a better picture

Mark Bouris

Kerry Boulton says a huge wave of business exits is coming.

The real risk for ageing business owners

COMMENT
Kerry Boulton

Young rich lister Nick Bell is the co-founder of Appscore.

How to turn a $3000 start-up in to a $25 million business

Christine D'Mello

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A Shazam for frogs

FFX

Father of Jihad Darwiche forgives driver

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Outrage at mobster attack on journalist

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'I don't blame China': Trump

Surfers pick up a nice swell at Dee Why.

Fairfax photos of the week - November 9, 2017

1 hr ago

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The epic 10 part Stan Original anthology series Philip K Dick's Electric Dreams - now streaming

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Reap what you sow… Season 4 of The Last Ship - now streaming only on Stan.

How to multi-task like a boss

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Why Canada is a must-visit in 2018

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35 never fail road trip tips to keeps kids happy

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Actress Portia de Rossi says she was sexually harassed by action star Steven Seagal during an audition.

Portia de Rossi claims star unzipped pants during audition

Bryan Alexander
1 hr ago

Studio 10 host Jessica Rowe says she's not interested in Lisa Wilkinson's old job.

'Hell would freeze over first': Rowe rules out Today return

Rob Moran

The new trilogy will be the first to step away from the Skywalker dynasty.

A brand-new Star Wars trilogy is in the works

Broede Carmody

Comedian Louis CK, seen here in his recent Netflix special, is the latest Hollywood star accused of sexual misconduct.

Comedian Louis CK accused of sexual misconduct

Joe Otterson

Sam Dastyari spoke passionately about refugees at a pub function on Wednesday night in Canberra.

Stan takes legal action against Senator Dastyari's abusers

Aja Styles

Kevin Spacey's scenes in All The Money In The World will be re-shot with Christopher Plummer.

Spacey scenes in new movie to be re-shot weeks from release

Andrea Mandell

Lisa Wilkinson will co-host The Project in 2018 - with further roles to be announced in January.

Channel Ten in 2018: What's new and what's axed

Michael Lallo

Neil Diamond.

Neil Diamond's anniversary tour comes to Australia

Martin Boulton

Stevie Nicks built an intimate connection with her audience.

Stevie Nicks can still hold an audience with that voice

Michael Bailey

Drake: Great energy, charm ... and fireworks.

Drake's a man who happily knows his limitations

Michael Ruffles

Khalid plays his second and final Sydney show tonight.

Teen crooner sets room ablaze with first show in Australia

Nicole Economos

Lola Berry.

Why does 'My Day On A Plate' make us all so mad?

COMMENT
Clem Bastow

Tennis player Andy Murray and his wife Kim have welcomed their second child. The couple, who are already parents to ...

OK, this butcher's tribute to Andy Murray's baby is truly terrifying

Saying no is a muscle. The more you do it, the more used to it you become.

How to stop being a people-pleaser (without being a jerk)

Susie Moore

According to the latest stats released by Netflix, Australia ranks No.8 worldwide for "binge-racing".

What binge-watching is doing to our relationships

Jo Hartley

Julia Louis-Dreyfus' win for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series was record breaking.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ co-stars 'psyche her up' for chemotherapy

Nicole Economos

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Best dressed celebs on Oaks Day

Melissa Singer

White lady ... Priscilla Presley arrives at the Birdcage.

Grandma's op shop find wins $115,000 at fashions on the field

Melissa Singer

Frances Abbott at the Myer lunch for Oaks Day.

'This is human rights': Frances Abbott sweats on survey

Melissa Singer

The wreckage of Pan Am Flight 6 after it ditched in the Pacific in 1956.

53 years before Sully, there was the 'Miracle on the Pacific'

CHRISTINE NEGRONI

Venice has its tourist traps, but the mayor is unapologetic.

'Cheapskates': Venice mayor slams tourists over $797 lunch complaint

Nick Squires

The lobby at QT Gold Coast.

Bringing sexy back: The hotel that made the Gold Coast cool again

Kylie McLaughlin

Is it worth it?

The exhausting truth about 'holidays' with children

43 mins ago

He drives me crazy, and I he, but I will always care for the father of my children.

The surprising emotions that arrive with divorce papers

What's the right amount of sleep for future dads-to-be?

How sleeping-in might stop you becoming a dad

Will the snow egg survive the revamp?

Will the snow egg survive Quay's renovation and menu revamp?

Go-to dish: Carciofo alla giudia (fried artichoke).

Is it an echidna? A fried flower? No, it's a Roman springtime snack

Never rush a cheese sauce.

Take your mac and cheese to the next level with this sauce tip

Ookla is behind Speedtest.com, on of the most popular internet speed tests.

Fastest telcos and cities for broadband revealed

Family Link allows children to use an Android device and Google services under rules and supervision from their parents.

How Google's new accounts for kids work

Blueye's Pioneer drone is less expensive and more user friendly than previous gear.

Underwater drone enables mission to assess Barrier Reef

Game store a welcome escape in Puerto Rico

Kotaku

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Why Facebook wants your nude photos

Ford's Everest Trend is Drive's Best 4WD for 2017.

2017 Drive Car of the Year: Best 4WD

David McCowen

2017 Holden Commodore range.

Aussie-made Holden Commodores running out

Stephen Ottley

Google's Waymo has commenced self-driving taxi trials in Arizona.

Google ditches the driver

David McCowen

Rally ace Molly Taylor with her road-going Subaru WRX STI.

Star and car: Rally champ Molly Taylor

Owen Thomson

Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S

Driven: Mercedes-AMG GLC63

Alex Rae

2017 Volvo XC60 R-Design.

Tested: The safest car in the world

Andrew Maclean

Bowled over: Steve Smith stumbles in the nets against Mitchell STarc.

Smith hits the deck in fiery net session with Starc

Chris Barrett
43 mins ago

Intimidating: Police use shields to protect Panamanian Abdiel Arroyo as he leaves the field at the Estadio Olimpico.

Welcome to 'The Tomb': Why Socceroos should fear this venue

Dominic Bossi

Pace: Josh Hazlewood broke the 140km/h barrier during the latest Sheffield Shield round.

New speed gun that shows why Hazlewood will be a real handful

Andrew Wu

Uncertain: Selectors Greg Chappell, centre, and Darren Lehmann, right, with Australian captain Steve Smith.

'Selectors don't talk to me': top order battle frustrating players

Andrew Wu, Chris Barrett

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Women's Ashes Test delicately poised after opening day

James Buckley

Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau has been lost from Super Rugby after signing a multi-year deal with UK Premiership ...

Polota-Nau leaves Super Rugby for England

Tom Decent

On the bench: Karmichael Hunt.

Beale, Hunt picked in first Wallabies team together to tackle Wales

Tom Decent

Wild ride: Pinot gave trainer Gai Waterhouse and jockey Stephen Baster some nervous moments during her Oaks win.

Pinot gives Waterhouse sweet taste of success in first Oaks win

Adam Pengilly

Big spenders: The Parramatta Eels are expected to post another massive loss.

Success comes at a high price for Parramatta Eels

Adrian Proszenko

New face: Kieran Foran is Canterbury's marquee signing for the 2018 season.

Bulldogs cap compliant for 2018 season, says Dib

Matt Encarnacion

New era: Outgoing ARLC chairman John Grant.

Agreement paves way for ARLC overhaul at last

Adrian Proszenko

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