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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during the leaders' retreat at the APEC summit in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Saturday 11 ...

Coalition reduced to minority after resignation

1 hr ago

Malcolm Turnbull and John Alexander in happier times in April this year.

The neverending story of an election that could take out Turnbull

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny
15 mins ago

Euan Delly, 18, of Seaford, has been charged.

Teen charged with bashing cop after fatal hit-run crash

Bikram Choudhury in 2012.

Hot yoga guru seeks bankruptcy after sex assualt claims

The courtyard was described as apartment's jewel in the crown.

First-home buyers lose out as art deco unit sells for $200k above reserve

1 hr ago

Illustration: Glen LeLievre

Something has gone badly wrong with teaching

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

'Aussie Matt' takes on Czech mogul over $3 million poker loan

Socceroos held back from scoring in brave battle

How Aussie infant formula companies are riding the China boom

Amazon swooped in for fashion attack while Myer partied at the Cup

EXCLUSIVE
Mark Hawthorne

Tony Abbott condemns 'disgraceful' attack on his sister

Uni buddies Mark Dapin (at left) and Graham Caveney in the mid-1980s.

My best mate at uni had a terrible secret. I only found out 30 years later

Julian Knight being taken away by police after the Hoddle Street shooting.

Inside the minds of murderers

John Silvester

Hope Solo (centre) on stage with Sepp Blatter to present teammate Abby Wambach with the FIFA Women's World Player of the ...

US football star Hope Solo accuses Sepp Blatter of sexual assault

1 hr ago

Stakes Day fashion on the field family winners - Annalese Palmer, Poppy, 12 Finn, 11 and Oscar 9.

Stakes Day: Fashion on the field's first family

Topical comedies like SNL rely on fresh material from writers.

Baldwin keeps saying Melania Trump loves his SNL impression

1 hr ago

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Justin Trudeau scuttles TPP

Soldier Daryll Miller at the Remembrance Day service at the Shrine of Remembrance.

In a field of poppies the fallen are remembered

Louis C.K was much admired by fellow comedians until the allegations aired.

'These stories are true': Louis C.K. admits allegations

Most Australian parents know Shopkins.

Whoops! G-rated Kmart DVD given an R-rated blurb

1 hr ago

Italy's Antonio Candreva leans on his knees at the end of the World Cup qualifying play-off first leg soccer match ...

Italy could miss World Cup for the first time in 60 years

The neverending story of an election that could ...

6:34PM

Just be more real: Backlash against social media

6:28PM

Firefighters battle blaze at waste station in ...

6:19PM

Guy is portrayed by his supporters as a savvy and compassionate politician with an unusual capacity for hard work and ...

The enemies within: Matthew Guy divides Liberals

'Raining bullets': Police close Port Melbourne shooting range

Firefighters battle blaze at waste station in Hampton Park

30 mins ago

The police car rammed at McDonald's in Carrum Downs.

Armed robbers ram police, threaten homeowner with gun

A 21-year-old man has been charged after shoppers were bashed in Dandenong.

Shoppers bashed, elderly woman injured, in Dandenong rampage

A container ship sails down the Yarra River under the West Gate Bridge after leaving the Port of Melbourne.

Warning bigger ships won't be able to fit under West Gate Bridge

The restoration of voting rights to central branch voters is likely to disadvantage Adem Somyurek's sub-faction.

ALP factional brawling to intensify after thousands get voting rights

This artist's representation of the supernova shows star-matter moving outwards from a series of explosions in the ...

Massive exploding supernova shocks astronomers

The crabs fishers are urged to be on the lookout for.

Catching crabs this summer? Look out for these pests

WA

A large rat which was filmed in the shop window of a Chinese restaurant in Minto.

Video of giant rat in restaurant window goes viral

NSW

Police.

Man charged over torture and sexual assault of toddler

QLD

The courtyard was described as apartment's jewel in the crown.

First-home buyers lose out as art deco unit sells for $200k above reserve

1 hr ago

22 Leyden Street, Brunswick East

Auction results: See what sold near you on Saturday

Thanks to improved technologies, prefabricated housing is finally coming of age.

The 'cheap, boxy' dwellings that are making a big comeback

Guardian Vaults has safe-deposit facilities in Sydney and Melbourne and is seeing a growing number of people wanting ...

The high-security buildings many are busting to get into

The student culture of Swinburne University has helped quicken the suburb's pulse.

A leafy suburb that is Melbourne's answer to the Rorschach blot

A cyber attack on high voltage transmission networks could take down an entire city's power.

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A cyber attack on high voltage transmission networks could take down an entire city's power.

Is Australia's power grid safe from hackers?

Cole Latimer

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull touring the Snowy Hydro power station earlier this year.

Customers 'to pay $160m a year' for PM's Snowy scheme

Nicole Hasham

Altuzarra dress from Belinda.

Meet the new Muriel, Maggie McKenna

Steve Dow

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John Alexander, Liberal MP for Bennelong, has stood down, triggering a byelection in his seat.

Turnbull government MP John Alexander resigns from Parliament

Bevan Shields

Tony Abbott condemns physical attack on sister Christine Forster

New twist: Chief government whip may be a dual citizen by marriage

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull addresses the media during a doorstop interview in Cooma after his tour of the Snowy ...

Customers 'to pay $160m a year' for PM's Snowy scheme

Nicole Hasham

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visits Vietnam, Hong Kong and Philippines to attend the APEC and EAS Summits ...

A disastrous end to 2017 means 2018 could be even worse

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

David Bennett AC, QC, says three more MPs could be disqualified.

Former solicitor-general says three more MPs face disqualification

James Massola

NSW Nationals are hopeful that Fiona Nash could be parachuted back into the seat she vacated.

Nationals secretly plotting return of Fiona Nash to fill spot she lost

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Malcolm Turnbull speaks to the media in Vietnam on Saturday.

Australia 'stands up' for TPP after Trudeau setback

Lindsay Murdoch

Poker player "Aussie" Matthew Kirk.

'Aussie Matt' takes on Czech mogul over $3m poker loan

Bikram Choudhury in 2012.

'Hot yoga' guru Bikram Choudhury files for bankruptcy

Deadly fake Chanel lifejackets sold to the desperate

Nick Miller

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Why it has never been more important to tax the rich

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Former Boston television news anchor Heather Unruh wipes tears while speaking about the alleged sexual assault of her ...

I was among the early supporters of #metoo, but this is getting ugly

COMMENT
Wendy Squires

The house-humans who lived in the house were having a dinner party with friends so there was plenty of leftover food in ...

What your uninvited dinner guests are really thinking

COMMENT
Danny Katz

Investors are looking to cash in on China's growing thirst for infant formula.

Aussie infant formula companies ride the China boom

Darren Gray

A cyber attack on high voltage transmission networks could take down an entire city's power.

Is Australia's power grid safe from hackers?

Cole Latimer

Keeping it in the family, Christian and Michael Dal Zotto with their father Otto Dal Zotto.

Italians threaten to take sparkle out of local prosecco boom

Cara Waters

Given the appeal of these assets, Murdoch should have no problem maximising the sale price.

Is Rupert Murdoch about to lose his media crown?

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Something's gone badly wrong with teaching

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Amazon kicks off fashion attack on Aussie retailers

EXCLUSIVE
Mark Hawthorne

Tabcorp anti-money laundering program was 'insufficient': Judge

Nick Toscano

Canadian dairy heavyweight confident of Murray Goulburn buy

Darren Gray

BMW's new "Smart Key".

Prepare to experience a revolutionary way of driving

Cars

Kettlebells and guitars: Ben Owen and Pete Murray are combining their two passions to create a whole new experience.

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

Fitness
Jane Rocca

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

Keeping it in the family, Christian and Michael Dal Zotto with their father Otto Dal Zotto.

Prosecco dispute could reduce local sparkle

Cara Waters

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

The real risk for ageing business owners

COMMENT
Kerry Boulton

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Republican candidate accused of sexual misconduct

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Socceroos draw first leg against Honduras

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Louis C.K. says sex allegations are true

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AI: threat or salvation?

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How to multi-task like a boss

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35 never fail road trip tips to keeps kids happy

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Why Canada is a must-visit in 2018

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Tom Hardy in <i>Mad Max: Fury Road</i>: The difficult production has turned out to be a winner.

Mad Max sues Warner Bros over Mad Max earnings

Garry Maddox

Since Midnight Oil announced their Great Circle world tour in April this year, five months after Donald Trump's ...

Are Midnight Oil still relevant?

David Leser

ABC staff-elected director Matt Peacock has said it's been a "very tough five years" at the public broadcaster.

'It’s been a tough five years': Veteran reporter bids farewell

Broede Carmody

Activist and photographer Juno Gemes - The Maverick Soul by Miv Watts and Hugh Stewart.

The beautiful clutter of bohemian homes

Paola Totaro

"To finally be in a position I can control is very fulfilling," Bjork says.

The inimitable Bjork, chaser of dreams

Jane Rocca

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

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

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

Artists Larry Parkinson, Morganna Magee and Roh Singh in front of ''Untitled House''.

House of mirrors becomes a piece of art reflecting home ownership

VISUAL ARTS
Tom Cowie

'It's a special year to be a part of it': James Batchelor.

Next Move alumni praise dance program as it turns 10

DANCE
Stephen A Russell

White Spirit combines Sufi mysticism with contemporary street art.

Whirling Dervishes and sunset songs at Perth Festival 2018

FESTIVALS
Hannah Francis

Altuzarra dress from Belinda.

Meet the new Muriel, Maggie McKenna

Steve Dow

After a lifetime apart, what do you say?

The day I met my birth mother

Kate Mathieson

Vegan beauty is way better than it used to be

Stephanie Darling

Lincoln Younes in the Mumm VIP Marquee at the Cup Day Festival in Barangaroo on Tuesday.

Sydney gives Melbourne a run for its money on Cup Day

Social Seen
Amy Croffey

'I just shared what's true for me': 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

Crispy potato rosti topped with creme fraiche dollops, dill fronds and flaked trout.

The perfect weekend brunch dish: Potato rosti with trout

Hellenic Republic's popular Cypriot grain salad.

George Calombaris makes friends with salad

Ike Jime's riff on prawn cocktail, featuring grilled king prawns, dehydrated horseradish, cured duck egg yolk and lemon oil.

Au revoir Bistro Vue, bonjour Ike Jime seafood restaurant

Is it worth it?

The exhausting truth about 'holidays' with children

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

Lord Howe Island.

Paradise vs paradise: Which of these two Aussie islands is best?

Louise Southerden

One-bar rage: Is Australia worse for hotel Wi-Fi than other countries?

Why Wi-Fi in Australian hotels is so awfully slow

Tim Richards

Hastings Street Main Beach, Noosa.

Traveller letters: Ruined - Noosa no longer an idyllic coastal retreat

Swift is an open-source programming language created by Apple, which can be used to make apps for iOS.

Apple, RMIT partner on coding courses

Scary times lay ahead for Australia's free-to-air broadcasters unless they can work together to stem the bleeding.

Netflix still killing Freeview, not Foxtel

COMMENT

Origins is recognisable as Assassin's Creed, but it's a cut above most games in the series.

New Egyptian Assassin's Creed is the best in a decade

Review

This artist's representation of the supernova shows star-matter moving outwards from a series of explosions in the ...

Astronomers shocked by explosive supernova

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

Fastest telcos and cities for broadband revealed

Off-road comparison: Land Rover Discovery v Ford Everest v Toyota Prado v Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Luxury 4WD test: Land Rover Discovery versus rivals

Toby Hagon

Abarth 595 Competizione

First Drive: Abarth 595 pocket rocket

Alex Rae

Mazda's Skyactiv-X technology promises 20 percent fuel economy savings

2017 Drive Car of the Year: Green Innovation

Kez Casey

2017 Holden Commodore range.

Aussie-made Holden Commodores running out

Stephen Ottley

2018 Hyundai Sonata Premium

Driven: Hyundai's updated Sonata

Andrew Maclean

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

Star and car: Rally champ Molly Taylor

Owen Thomson

AFL hopefuls and close mates Charlie Constable (left) and Andy Brayshaw.

Andy and Charlie's AFL draft bromance

Daniel Cherny
32 mins ago

Sport has had to grapple with issues arising from transgender athletes.

A question in need of the wisdom of Solomon

Tim Lane

Chris Johnson clashes with Ireland's Mattie Forde in 2005.

International rules biff is over: coaches

Geelong defender Zach Tuohy will represent Ireland against the Australians.

Families proud of Irishman taking on Australia

Peter Ryan

Michael Close of the Lions

Port could add former Lion to the deepest list in the AFL

Peter Ryan

Damian Lane crosses the line on Tosen Stardom in the Emirates Stakes.

Ginger hurt, Weir magic in Emirates Stakes

Adam Pengilly
30 mins ago

Alastair Cook is struggling for runs in the Ashes warm-up games.

Ryan Harris says England batting is 'vulnerable'

Daniel Cherny
1 hr ago

Australia's Aziz Behich fights for the ball in San Pedro Sula.

Time to get the job done, Socceroos

ANALYSIS
Michael Lynch

Honduras versus Australia

Socceroos escape 'The Tomb' with a draw

Dominic Bossi

Ange Postecoglou

Postecoglou: '11 kangaroos out there but kangaroos can play'

Dominic Bossi

Sweden players

Sweden beat toothless Italy 1-0 in playoff first leg

Philip O'Connor

Matthew Wade has not enjoyed success in the first two rounds of the Sheffield Shield.

Final chance to resolve Ashes selection puzzle

Jon Pierik

David Warner.

Pick your own Australian team for the Ashes

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