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Video Grabs Sourced from a video posted by Michael Koziol sent to him by a?man at the camp, whom he only knows as ...

Month-long Manus standoff comes to violent end

Michael Koziol
37 mins ago

The Berejiklian government funds a free shuttle bus for RMS employees between Rozelle and the Sydney CBD.

The $300k 'secret shuttle' bus for 'Berejiklian's fat cats'

Mark Latham arrives at court on Thursday

Mark Latham trolled me and my family, but this I'll give him

COMMENT
Jacqueline Maley

Weather: 121014: SMH News: 12th of October 2014: Sunlovers enjoy the balmy hot conditions at Redleaf beach in Sydney?s ...

Next week's heat wave set to break 49-year Sydney record

Ben McCormack arrives at the Downing Centre District Court in Sydney on Friday.

McCormack sought help over attraction to children: court

Georgina Mitchell
59 mins ago

Johnny Salafia, who was shot dead when he answered the door to his south coast home in 2013.

Second bikie dramatically arrested trying to flee country

Hey Amazon, this is what Australians want to buy online

Former private school science teacher sentenced for child porn

Watch out for these Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping scams

COMMENT

Australia's 'Indiana Joan' accused of looting antiquities from Egypt

EXCLUSIVE

Australia's housing hangover after $7.3 trillion frenzy

Smith

Aussie captain steadies ship after disastrous top order collapse

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56 mins ago

Hervey Bay paramedic Graeme Cooper takes in the sight of the ocean with a palliative care patient.

Palliative care patient had a final wish. A paramedic listened

Angry Bird characters Chuck, voiced by Josh Gad (left) and Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis (right) in a scene from 'The ...

'Brutal disappointment': Angry Birds investors see red

Bernard Tomic may miss out on the 2018 Australian Open.

Out of form Tomic issued ultimate indignity for Australian Open

Actress Uma Thurman has written a provocative Thanksgiving message aimed at disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

'You don't deserve a bullet': Uma Thurman's Thanksgiving message

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Ben McCormack child porn sentencing adjourned

Jordan Spieth.

Spieth's Open defence in tatters after horror day on greens

Bye bye birdie: Hartsyard's much-loved fried chicken with sausage gravy.

Newtown restaurant Hartsyard dumps signature dish

Coffee Alchemy.

Coffee fiend? Have this many and it will benefit your health

Angela Bishop confirmed the death of her husband, Peter Baikie, after a battle with cancer.

'Devastated': TV personality Angela Bishop's husband dies

'Epidemic of anxiety': Poll shows more ...

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Court to decide on Pistorius' sentence

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Photos of the week

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A truck carrying cheese has overturned on the Hume Motorway near Goulburn.

Truck carrying 30 tonnes of cheese flips, blocks Hume Highway

Josh Dye

League Immortal's journey from Manila bar to child sex offences

One health practitioner in NSW at centre of 16 investigations in a year

Esther Han

Linda Locke on her wedding day. She died of a brain injury after being struck in the face, pulled backwards to the ...

Man who killed partner won't be sentenced after he died of cancer

Allianz Stadium will be demolished and rebuilt.

Two Sydney stadiums will be demolished, rebuilt under $2b plan

Sean Nicholls

A Virgin ATR-72 aircraft was badly damaged during a hard landing at Canberra airport.

Plane departing Sydney suffered 'substantial damage' during landing

A regulation published on Wednesday by finance minister Victor Dominello has sparked fresh criticism.

Lawyers warn reforms 'undermine' rights of injured motorists

Queensland Liberal National Party leader Tim Nicholls and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk at the people's forum in ...

Queensland election live: Tim Nicholls' TV slip-up

Live
Drew Creighton

Renewable energy would see little large-scale investment under the NEG, Bloomberg NEF says.

Josh Frydenberg to seek NEG nod by April, leak reveals

Peter Hannam

Semenax

Men told to resist 'outrageous' sex pills commonly used on dogs

PSOs dragging the woman to safety.

'Close call': Woman saved from oncoming train at last second

VIC

Australia's top Airbnb host made $5.3 million in the last year

Australia's top Airbnb host made $5.3 million in the past year

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Housing experts say social impact investment would provide a lifeline to the nation's most vulnerable groups.

Investors with good will the missing piece to housing puzzle

Many Australians take a 'set and forget' approach when it comes to their mortgage when they should look to review it on ...

Question no-one asks that could save $40,000 on your mortgage

Just because it's the most efficient room of your house, doesn't mean it can't be stylish too. Design by Dash Marshall.

Three key design elements every kitchen should have

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There's a new trend in bookcase styling, and it's proving to be quite incendiary: backward books.

A controversial design trend has emerged and people are furious

Australian Museum gets an attendance boost from its Spiders: Alive and Deadly exhibition

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Australian Museum gets an attendance boost from its Spiders: Alive and Deadly exhibition

Powerhouse Museum move hits bottomline

Linda Morris

Obesity is a major public health issue, with those in regional areas more likely to be overweight or obese.

Life in the big smoke linked to smaller waistlines

Jayce Carrano

Australia must steer a course between the United States and China.

Australia's White paper catches the chill in the air

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Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison is working on a financial redress scheme for bank victims.

'Last resort' compensation for bank victims on the cards

James Massola
1 hr ago

Month-long Manus Island refugee standoff comes to a violent end

Michael Koziol
37 mins ago

'Third-best option': Turnbull government claims energy win

Nicole Hasham
1 hr ago

The polls are looking promising for Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

Queensland. Perfect one day, crucial the next

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny
1 hr ago

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during the announcement of the winning bid to build the Offshore ...

All hands on deck in German-led, four-company ship plan

David Wroe
45 mins ago

Australia's energy industry largely remains in the dark as to the details of the proposed national energy guarantee.

National energy guarantee only ensures more confusion

ANALYSIS
Peter Hannam
1 hr ago

Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop at the official launch of the 2017 foreign policy white paper on Thursday

PM derailed by cabinet leaks and Nats rebellion over banks

Mark Kenny

Indonesia correspondent Jewel Topsfield tries on a niqab as part of the "Niqab Challenge"

Meet the Niqab Squad, the face-covering fan club

Jewel Topsfield
1 hr ago

In this image provided by Myanmar's Ministry of Information, Myanmar's Union Minister for the Office of the State ...

Agreement to repatriate Rohingya a 'stunt': HRW

Lindsay Murdoch

In this photo from Cambodian website Fresh News, Australian filmmaker James Ricketson is seen apparently operating a drone.

Australian accused of spying pleads to continue charity work

Lindsay Murdoch

Real ilfe tomb raider Joan Howard pictured with a mummy mask she found at Sakkara, the necropolis for the ancient ...

95-year-old 'Indiana Joan' accused of looting antiquities from Egypt

EXCLUSIVE
Farid Farid

Australia's big banks face new accountability measures.

New bank accountability laws should be extended: inquiry

Ruth Williams
1 hr ago

Buying in resources stocks outweighed selling in the heavyweight banks.

ASX firms as iron ore bulls ride again

Patrick Commins, Jessica Sier
1 hr ago

Solomon Lew's Premier Investments, has helped secure a first strike against Myer.

Myer hit with first strike on exec pay in symbolic win for Lew

Patrick Hatch

Angry Bird characters Chuck, voiced by Josh Gad (left) and Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis (right) in a scene from 'The ...

'Brutal disappointment': Angry Birds investors see red

G'day Amazon, here's what Australians want to buy online

Zoe Ma and Miriam Steffens

Crown Resorts in talks on future of CrownBet

Nick Toscano

Against the grain: Why 'Black Friday' is called 'Black Friday'

New energy pipeline from Tasmania to boost renewables

Cole Latimer

Allianz Stadium is to get a rebuild but public consultation on the plan has been lacking.

This is how power works in NSW

COMMENT
Clover Moore

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull addresses the media after the result of the same-sex marriage postal survey.

Same-sex marriage debate could yet claim Malcolm Turnbull as a victim

COMMENT
Waleed Aly

A negative-stained transmission electron microscopic image shows the ultrastructural details of an influenza virus particle.

Why you should learn to love viruses

COMMENT
Caitlin Abbott

Roof down top speed falls 13km/h shy of the 328km/h with the roof in place.

The only car you need to drive this summer

Cars
Toby Hagon

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce in the Qantas Chairmans Lounge at Mascot Airport.

What do you do when 98 per cent of people want you to quit?

Management

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, file photo, an Amazon employee gives her dog a biscuit as the pair head into a ...

How international share investors can save a fortune on fees

Siobhan Ryan

Families with children are hardest hit by expensive travel insurance – but they also have the most room for savings.

Families hit by Christmas travel insurance mark-ups

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is concerned with the barriers to finance for small business.

Kate Carnell accuses banks of missing the point on small business

Cara Waters

There are a ton of cliches to overcome.

The dark side of optimism

COMMENT
James Adonis

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Uma Thurman reveals chilling message

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Brad Fittler appointed NSW Blues coach

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A high-speed chase on Thanksgiving

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Tasmania to become 'battery for the nation'

Dawny to Cockatoo Challenge, a swim around Cockatoo Island hosted by UTS Balmain Water Polo Club. Photo by Sarah Keayes

Fairfax photos of the week - November 23, 2017

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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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Big winner at the Razzies: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

How many Supermans and Batmans does the universe need?

Meat & Livestock Australia stirred controversy with its depiction of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, a vegetarian, in the ad ...

Advertising watchdog backflips, bans Ganesha lamb ad

Broede Carmody

"A lot of men are just emotionally immature": Melinda Arnold and Val Athanassiou in an image from the It's Just A Choice ...

'We weren't monsters': Personal take on domestic violence

Garry Maddox

Jacqui Lambie admitted she regretted her feud with Yassmin Abdel-Magied.

Jacqui Lambie extends olive branch to Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Broede Carmody

Actress Uma Thurman has written a provocative Thanksgiving message aimed at disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

'You don't deserve a bullet': Uma Thurman's message to Weinstein

Broede Carmody

Actor Jeremy Piven is facing a new allegation of sexual misconduct from the set of TV's Entourage.

Entourage star faces new sexual misconduct allegations

British artist Marc Quinn is one of 32 artists featured in HyperReal.

You're so vein: See this artist's bloody self portrait

Graphic images
Karen Hardy

Jonny Lee Miller has started directing episodes of <i>Elementary</i>.

Directing is elementary, says actor Jonny Lee Miller

Michael Idato

Australian Museum gets an attendance boost from its Spiders: Alive and Deadly exhibition

Spider exhibit draws crowds but one museum is struggling

Linda Morris

The Teskey Brothers, L-R: Brendon Love, Liam Gough, Sam Teskey, Josh Teskey.

The Aussie plumber who could just be the new Otis Redding

Hannah Francis

Expecting: Yael Stone will not now be appearing with the Sydney Theatre Company

Pregnant OITNB star drops out of Sydney Theatre Company gig

Despite its popularity, there still lingers a sense that dating online is a last resort, writes Clem Bastow.

Why are we still embarrassed to admit we've found love online?

COMMENT
Clem Bastow

Beyonce will get you into the holiday spirit.

Beyonce's holiday merch will get you feeling way festive

Annie Brown

Jack Bennett has amassed more than 300k followers on Instagram.

Could a 10-year-old boy inspire your next beauty purchase?

Bee Shapiro

Create a fit brain for a fitter body

How to train your brain to create a fitter body

Sarah Berry

Beyonce wearing one of the tees from the new Holiday collection, which says "Have a thicc holiday."

How celebrities celebrated Thanksgiving this year

Nicole Economos

Misty Copeland in the campaign shot at the Carriageworks in Sydney for Under Armour.

Ballerina Misty Copeland the new face of Under Armour

Nicole Economos and Ali Moore

Singer Cardi B attends Bacardi's Dress To Be Free Halloween party at House of Yes on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in New York. ...

The 'Cardi B effect' - how the rapper is shifting luxury goods

Ali Moore

A peek inside the archives ahead of the Coats! exhibition in Seoul.

Iconic coat set to have its own exhibition

Annie Brown

Last to check in will be the first to collect their bag off the carousel.

The simple trick that ensures your bag hits the carousel first

Hugh Morris

Mada'in Saleh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia.

Next year tourists will be able to visit this country for the first time

In 2014, Garuda became one of just seven airlines to earn the prestigious 5-star rating from Skytrax.

Travel quiz: Besides an airline, the Garuda is a mythical what?

Mal Chenu

Is it time to rethink the ending of the fairytale classic?

Sleeping Beauty is the latest victim in the #MeToo campaign

I reckon I can do better.

Mums, please have photos taken of just you. This is why

Sometimes there is no choice.

What I loved about my caesarean section

A tweak or two: Tomislav Martinovic's take on eggs benedict.

Redfern arrival Everyday Espresso pushes the cafe envelope

Coffee Alchemy.

Three coffees a day may benefit your health

Bye bye birdie: Hartsyard's much-loved fried chicken with sausage gravy.

Bye bye birdie: Hartsyard cuts signature fried chicken from menu

Watch out for Black Friday scams this weekend.

Online sale scams to look out for

COMMENT

Some Australian Amazon users are likely getting an early start on the shopping right now.

So, about that Amazon Australia soft launch...

Are we really seeing everything at once?

'Conscious flickering': we don't see what we think we see

Liam Mannix

Minecraft Xbox

Black Friday: best tech and gaming deals

Kotaku

Apple has been pushing to overcome short supply of the new iPhone X (right).

Apple discloses illegal student labour at plant

The Hyundai i30 beat out 50 other new cars to claim this year's crown.

Revealed: 2017 Drive Car of the Year

Andrew Maclean

BMW is set to offer hybrid power in its future M cars.

BMW confirms M cars to get hybrid power

Kez Casey

2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Mercedes-Benz reveals next-gen interior

Dom Tripolone

Nissan's Navara N-Sport Black Edition

Nissan's new Ford Ranger Wildtrak rival reviewed

David McCowen

2018 MG ZS.

MG reveals new Mazda CX-3 rival

Toby Hagon

Wey P8 Plug-in Hybrid.

Haval plug-in hybrid SUV revealed

Dom Tripolone

Gabba

Warner falls as England put hosts' top order under pressure

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Michael Gleeson
57 mins ago

Jordan Spieth.

Spieth's Open defence in tatters after horror day on greens

Adam Pengilly

New Origin coach Brad Fittler.

Brad Fittler appointed NSW Origin coach

Storm skipper Cameron Smith wants Mitchell Pearce (pictured) at Melbourne next year.

Smith's call to Pearce ramps up Storm's bid for halfback

Adrian Proszenko

Familiar failing: Alastair Cook fell early, struggling again with the off-drive.

After the hype, ‘normal’ Test offers excitement in spades

Malcolm Knox

Unhappy: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika argues with a beINsports reporter.

Cheika escapes punishment but apologises for foul language

Tom Decent

One last time: Stephen Moore will start against the Scots for his final match.

Moore to start for Wallabies, Tongan Thor in line for debut

Tom Decent

Nathan Lyon (left) and Josh Hazlewood (right) celebrate Lyon's run-out of James Vince.

Lyon and Cummins inspire Australian fightback

Chris Barrett

Graeme Langlands represented Australia in 45 Tests.

Footy Immortal's journey from Manila bar to child sex charge

Patrick Begley

At a stretch: Jarryd Hayne at the Fiji's captain run.

Hayne out to make Meninga eat his words

James Buckley

Famous victory: The Bulldogs will be hoping for more wins at Belmore.

Bulldogs to go back to Belmore during stadium rebuild

Adrian Proszenko

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