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New and improved? An artist's impression of a rectangular ANZ Stadium. But is it really money well spent?

Why exactly are we spending $2 billion on new stadiums?

Peter FitzSimons

Leonie Duroux, sister-in-law of one of the victims, speaks outside the Supreme Court in Sydney on Wednesday.

Bowraville murders may be linked by sexual motive, court hears

Nine chief executive Hugh Marks has addressed staff, promising free counselling in light of the allegations made against ...

Nine chief's memo to staff over Don Burke allegations

University of Sydney's vice-chancellor Michael Spence says "a deep contempt for women" is a "profound issue in the life ...

After exposing sexual assault in uni, I found out the consequences

COMMENT

Senator Sam Dastyari on Wednesday.

Dastyari in deep water as tape reveals scripted answer to China query

EXCLUSIVE

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg encourages women to lean in.

Sandberg is wrong. There are problems with women 'leaning in'

COMMENT
Cara Waters

Contractor killed by Blue Mountains hazard he was investigating

UPDATED

Made it! Musk's Tesla to switch on its SA mega battery on Friday

Who voted yes, who voted no and who didn't even turn up

Worse than worst case: The $28b bill for poor infrastructure planning

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

'Biggest bubble of our lifetime': Bitcoin breaks through $US10,000

Lendlease has lodged plans for its long-awaited 55-level commercial Circular Quay Tower and new ground-level precinct ...

Circular Quay home to new 55-storey tower

Carolyn Cummins

The couple have described how their mutual friend arranged the blind date in July last year, but only gave a small clue.

Markle's mysterious matchmaker who set her up on a dream date

VCAT has ruled on the baby girls' surname. File image.

Father scrubbed out: Tribunal decides baby girl's name

Louise Langdon said she complained to senior producers at <i>Burke's Backyard</I> about Don Burke's general behaviour ...

The bitter irony of men now supporting claims against Burke

Make sure you get freshly shaved truffles.

Top chef shares the things diners are paying too much for

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Study claims alcohol misuse rising in Australia

Apple rush to fix crucial password flaw that puts data at risk

Sophie Monk

Did anything top last year's 'uterus dress' at the ARIAs?

Sports journalist Caroline Wilson has revealed a "creepy" encounter with Don Burke.

Caroline Wilson reveals 'creepy' encounter with Don Burke

Meghan Markle will spend the time before the wedding touring the UK to get to know its people.

Meghan Markle to be baptised, confirmed ahead of royal wedding

The Age wins top prize at the Walkley Awards

11:31PM

Climate response driven by 'weight of money': APRA

11:12PM

Fairfax Media's investigative work dominates at ...

11:00PM

A man is arrested over a multimillion identity fraud syndicate.

Thousands fleeced by sophisticated identity fraud syndicate, police say

Dan Proudman

Bowraville murders may be linked by sexual motive, court hears

'Unacceptable': Former Roosters player lashed by magistrate

Maha Al-Shennag leaves court on Wednesday.

Woman faces court over fatal Sydney school crash

The reviewers spoke to over 630 students and recent alumni during the project and surveyed over a thousand students.

More female leaders, less alcohol needed at Sydney Uni's colleges

Elizabeth Broderick

The sun sets on Newcastle's Queens Wharf Tower, which will be demolished in 2018.

'Little more than public urinal': Newcastle to demolish tower

Tamara spends "almost half" of her income on renting a two-bedroom apartment in Marrickville.

'Couldn't afford school uniforms': Renters feeling property pain

Photojournalist Kate Geraghty, reporter, Adele Ferguson, crime reporter John Sylvester and cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.

Fairfax's investigative work dominates at Walkley Awards

59 mins ago

Two teens have been charged in South Australia for planning attack on school in Riverland

Teens charged over alleged plan to attack South Australia school

The allegations date back more than 40 years at Camberwell Grammar.

Former independent school teacher charged over sex abuse claims

EXCLUSIVE

Ministers Angus Taylor and Peter Dutton check out one of the old SmartGates in the international departure lounge at ...

'Embrace the world's best': Airport trials 'contactless' borders

ACT

NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts has announced the government's "Greener Places" draft policy.

'Unprecedented': Bold plan to make Sydney green

generic House Real Estate Residential Structure Loan Investment Wealth Growth Price Finance Graph Three-dimensional ...

One quarter of home owners 'happy' to see property prices fall

As $650,000 won't buy you much in Sydney, buyers looking to avoid stamp duty need to put careful consideration into ...

Where savvy first-home buyers can find value in Sydney

The rundown terrace at 544 Elizabeth Street in Redfern.

Sydney banker's attempts to squat in $1m Redfern terrace fail

Exclusive

As millennials join the ranks of home buyers, the idea of design as escapism is expanding.

Self-care obsession: How millennials have influenced home design

For some years now, the rate of increase in food prices has been unusually low.

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For some years now, the rate of increase in food prices has been unusually low.

The real reason you're feeling the cost-of-living pinch

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

It would be hard to argue the banks have a worse enemy than themselves.

Why we are careering towards a banking inquiry

Editorial

Professor Michelle Ryan of the University of Exeter speaking at the University of Melbourne Future of Work conference.

There is a problem with women leaning in

Cara Waters

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Senator Sam Dastyari during debate on the Marriage Amendment Bill in the Senate, at Parliament House in Canberra on ...

Malcolm Turnbull calls on Labor to sack Dastyari over China links

Adam Gartrell

'It's coming fast': Greens give crucial support to bank inquiry

Eryk Bagshaw

Who voted yes, who voted no and who abstained

Senator Penny Wong is hugged by co-sponsor Senator Dean Smith earlier this month.

Same-sex marriage passes the Senate 43 to 12 in historic moment

Michael Koziol

Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Penny Wong, and Senator Derryn Hinch after the Marriage Amendment Bill goes ...

'I'm a bit lost for words. That doesn't happen often': Wong

Nationals MP Andrew Broad.

'Failure of leadership': tensions boil over as MP attacks Turnbull

The report's author, Professor Andrew Markus, is upbeat about Australia's attitude to immigration and multiculturalism.

Less open, less tolerant - but we're still upbeat about immigration

Michael Koziol

A woman poses for a photograph in front of a Communist flag on display in Shanghai, China.

United Front, China's important 'magic weapon'

Kirsty Needham

Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi, centre right, and Pope Francis pose for media in Naypyitaw.

Pope Francis calls for peace without saying 'Rohingya'

Sunday Life Products. bread. French stick. baguette. taken 21st January 2005 SMH, features pic Natalie Boog

Baguette bakers bothered by seven-day working week

Henry Samuel

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta waves from behind bulletproof glass as he arrives for his inauguration ceremony on Tuesday.

Kenyatta sworn in amid killings and promise of rival's inauguration

Amazon was expected to launch a full catalogue of products last week but has yet to deliver.

I won't save you from Amazon, watchdog tells retailers

Patrick Hatch
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Tesla's South Australian installation will be the world's largest single battery storage.

Made it! Musk's Tesla to switch on its SA mega battery on Friday

Cole Latimer

Charging cables connect to a row of electric taxis in Shenzhen, China.

Shares in lithium miner Galaxy Resources spark up

Darren Gray

The Finance Sector Union of Australia wants a royal commission into banks to restore fairness to bank workers and customers.

Bank workers want royal commission to fix 'toxic' culture

Anna Patty

Banks brighten up ASX

Sarah Turner and Jessica Sier

Don Burke: 'We cannot rewrite history', Nine chief tells staff

Jennifer Duke

Keen pollies, poor planning blew $28b on infrastructure

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Taco Bell tries to make it third time lucky in Australia

Patrick Hatch

Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has released her review into the culture at Sydney University ...

My 'friends' rejected me when I blew the whistle about sexual assault at uni

COMMENT
Justine Landis-Hanley

Organisations like the Australian Conservation Foundation would be allowed tax deductibility only if they cleaned up oil ...

The plot to keep critics quiet next election

COMMENT
Peter Martin

The barriers to entry into the insulin market are high.

50 million people can't afford life-saving insulin - here's how Sydney scientists are trying to help

COMMENT
Alex Kelly

Pullin is also the face of emerging tailor Bellington Estate.

Are our Winter Olympic hopefuls worried about North Korea?

Culture

Henry Cavill refused to shave when he came back to reshoot scenes as Superman, causing havoc for post-production.

Why your moustache really isn't acceptable after this Friday

Grooming

There are simple way to get our personal finances back on track

Eight painless ways to get ahead financially

John Collett

In a long and first marriage, there's much more upside than downside to a 'conflict of interest clause' in enduring ...

Getting powers of attorney in order for elderly couple

Noel Whittaker

Professor Michelle Ryan of the University of Exeter speaking at the University of Melbourne Future of Work conference.

The problem with women leaning in

Cara Waters

Joel Norton is the chief executive of Kalido, a betting organisation that sent people on its database messages while ...

Lessons from the 'yes' campaign: How not to annoy customers with SMS

COMMENT
Alexandra Cain

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Deadly accident in Wentworth Falls

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Aspiring actress files suit against Weinstein

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Police/AFP raids in Western Sydney

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NK missile lands too close to Japan

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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The Girlfriend Experience returns for season 2 with 2 new stories - now streaming only on Stan.

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Michelle Dockery is good at being bad - Good Behavior 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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James Franco as Tommy Wiseau.

The Disaster Artist is Hollywood hotshots crafting humiliation

Paul Byrnes

Johnny Depp revealed to be Gellert Grindelwald at the end of Fantastic Beasts.

Fantastic Beasts director defends Depp role despite backlash

Rob Moran

Walder Frey was brutally murdered at the end of season six.

A key Game of Thrones family might be making a comeback

Broede Carmody

Sports journalist Caroline Wilson has revealed a "creepy" encounter with Don Burke.

Caroline Wilson reveals 'creepy' encounter with Don Burke

Broede Carmody

Kadian Noble cries as she recounts a sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, ...

Fresh twist: Weinstein accused of sex trafficking in Cannes

Karl Quinn

Elton John is set to earn millions for reworking his classic hits.

Elton John to earn $17m to rework Lion King with Beyonce

Alison Xiao

Lorde played the Brisbane Riverstage on Thursday, November 24, as part of her 2017 Melodrama World tour.

Minor nods for Aussies as rap stars lead Grammy nominations

Empty handed: Jessica Mauboy performs during the 31st ARIA Awards at The Star.

Shock losses at ARIAs as a gang of youths takes over

Nathanael Cooper

Wickedness triumphs: Natalie Christie Peluso (Ottavia), Jake Arditti (Nero) Helen Sherman (Poppea).

In this tale of sex, death and obsession the bad guys win

Nick Galvin

Arts writer Joyce Morgan

Herald names a fresh team for its theatre reviews

Nick Galvin

Dancer and choreographer Melanie Lane likes to push herself hard.

Boxing, body building all in a day's work for perfectionist Melanie

Elissa Blake

Louise Langdon said she complained to senior producers at <i>Burke's Backyard</I> about Don Burke's general behaviour ...

Bitter irony of men now supporting claims against Burke

Clementine Ford

The couple have described how their mutual friend arranged the blind date in July last year, but only gave a small clue.

Is this Harry and Meghan's matchmaker?

Robert Mendick and Helena Horton

Belle Gibson

Why we can 'thank' Belle Gibson for this year's health trend

Sarah Berry

Meghan Markle sports a chic look in all white in New York City, 2015.

Will Meghan Markle change royal style forever?

Don Burke claimed on A Current Affair that, as 'an Asperger's person', he struggles to interpret body language - a ...

Don Burke's autism excuse presents us with an opportunity

COMMENT
Naomi Chainey

Jennifer Lawrence has confessed she is rude in order to survive fame.

In praise of JLaw saying she's an 'a--hole' around fans

The couple enjoyed a week long break after their lavish ceremony, with celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Beyonce ...

Serena Williams' honeymoon is what dream are made of

Nicole Economos

When in doubt, add shimmer, like Kate Mara.

How to do festive fashion without looking like tinsel

Melissa Singer

Amedeo plans to launch its own A380-only airline and sell fares through other carriers.

New airline created to fly second-hand, unwanted A380 superjumbos

Oliver Smith

The Shanghai Maglev uses magnetic levitation (mag-lev) to reduce friction and therefore increase velocity, and can hit a ...

World's fastest train and nine other bucket-list types of transport to try

Ben Groundwater

016\016703 TITLE Aerial of Hill Inlet & Whitehaven Beach SUBHEAD Whitsunday Island KEYWORDS Top Shot; Aerial; Scenery ...

Australia comes second as experts name world's greatest beach

Soo Kim

Photo: Simon Thomas/Facebook

Mum dies of leukaemia just three days after diagnosis

Hot tips for 2018.

The top baby name predictions for 2018

Sleep does not always come easily.

This is how many hours your baby should be sleeping

Make sure you get freshly shaved truffles.

The six things you're paying too much for at restaurants

Durians are enjoying unprecedented popularity in China

The fruit that smells like gym socks is skyrocketing in China

Mikey Enright sourced building materials from English pubs, churches and warehouses for the Duke of Clarence.

The Duke of Clarence brings British pub vibes to Sydney

The study found 22 degrees was the ideal average temperature to live in.

The temperature that makes you friendliest

A yet to be fully-caffeinated person browses the web.

The websites ignoring your privacy settings

This image, shot by the Hubble Telescope, shows a portion of the Small Magellanic Cloud. Other galaxies, many more ...

Aussie scientists capture Milky Way eating another galaxy

Fetch TV is coming after Aussie pirates

Lifehacker

NBN has put a freeze on new HFC cable connections as chief executive Bill Morrow concedes it needs to address ...

Halting NBN cable a step in the right direction

COMMENT

Mercedes-Benz is testing its autonomous technology to learn local conditions.

New car trial lights way for autonomous vehicles

David McCowen

2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Jeep Wrangler Sahara

New Jeep Wrangler revealed

Andrew Maclean

Audi RS3 Sportback.

New Audi RS3 price revealed

Dom Tripolone

Nissan is looking to grow sales of its underperforming Navara ute.

Nissan needs to change fast

Daniel DeGasperi

Video: Nissan Pathfinder tested

David McCowen

2011 Toyota Camry.

Is this the most sensible used car?

David Morley

Ben Stokes scored the only England century for the previous Ashes series held in Australia.

Kiwis wary as Stokes' Canterbury crusade hangs in the balance

Andrew Wu

A general view of the exterior of ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (AAP Image/Paul Miller) NO ARCHIVING .

Exactly why are we spending $2 billion on new stadiums?

Peter FitzSimons

New Zealand-born England cricket star Ben Stokes is surrounded by media as he arrives in Christchurch.

Australia's dirty tricks fuel England's desperation

COMMENT
Paul Hayward

World at his feet: Kangaroos skipper Cameron Smith and coach Mal meninga with the World Cup trophy on Wednesday.

Back-to-back NRL titles, 400 games drive golden boy Smith

Adam Pengilly

Quirky: Jermaine McGillvary has been known to sing to himself before receiving the ball.

Meet the singing winger ... McGillvary keeps England in tune

Adam Pengilly

Focused: Adam Scott has had a lean run in 2017.

Scott to bring back broomstick putter for PGA Championship

Phil Lutton

Gone: Josh Hodgson will miss Saturday's World Cup final after suffering a serious knee injury.

'It defies logic': Prickly Bennett urges injury cover for rep stars

Adam Pengilly

Crunch time: Steven Lowy faces fierce opposition over his plans for the congress.

D-Day for football as code's future hinges on Thursday's AGM

Michael Lynch

Hard to tame: Nathan Lyon celebrates after dismissing Dawid Malan for just four runs in the second innings at the Gabba.

Attack me at your peril: Lyon's warning for beleaguered English

Andrew Wu

Sydney Thunder skipper Shane Watson.

Watson implores board to declare series suspension for Stokes

James Buckley

Finding his groove: Australia and Josh Hazlewood celebrate his dismissal of James Vince for two runs.

Hazlewood looms as pink-ball menace for England: Khawaja

Andrew Wu

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