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Charges for driving on CityLink without a pass continue to top the list before the Magistrates' Court.

Justice system sags under toll road fine burden pressure

EXCLUSIVE
Benjamin Preiss

Australia's banks have to " 'crack the code' on how the industry can be better respected within the broader community", ...

What's chipping away at the big four's dominance?

Locked in: Steve Smith.

Boxing Day Test: Aussies all out for 327

Live

Saeed Noori faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Accused Flinders Street driver appears in court behind glass screen

UPDATED
Timna Jacks
1 hr ago

Laura Plummer said she did not know the pills were banned in Egypt.

'Horrendous': Woman jailed three years for smuggling painkillers

To the extent housing prices continue to experience a soft landing we should be grateful to the financial regulator.

What 2018 has in store for interest rates and house prices

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Crikey! Snappy the Christmas crocodile has four wannabe owners

Neil Prakash denies connection to IS in Australia

EXCLUSIVE
1 hr ago

China to overtake US economy by 2032 as Asian might builds

Airborne out-of-control Barina flies into Point Cook lounge room

'No margin for error': Fears over road safety barriers

EXCLUSIVE

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The blackout suburbs where homes have no internet connection at all

1 hr ago

Beyonce shared this image to announce she was having twins.

The most popular Instagram pics of 2017, revealed

Four-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has come under fire.

Lewis Hamilton sorry for berating his nephew, who wore dress

The Moreton Bay bug tart has a buttery, flaky base licked with an umamiful "seaweed fudge" nest.

Is Shannon Bennett's Iki Jime his best restaurant yet?

Life's a beach: A peek into the world's best coastal homes

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Comanche takes lead in Sydney to Hobart

Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II and Matt Smith as Prince Philip in The Crown.

The Crown: Are you Team Margaret or Team Elizabeth?

Mick Molloy and Jane Kennedy will host Triple M's first national drive show in 2018.

More Triple M presenters distance themselves from 'Ozzest 100'

Australia V England fourth Ashes test at the MCG. 26/12/2017. photo by Justin McManus. David Warner celebrates a hundred.

Photos: Century for David Warner, not without drama

Reserve some glaze to drizzle over a Christmas-ham omelette, suggests Phil Wood.

Top chefs share how to best use Christmas leftovers

Beatles fan won't let it be over donated Macca ...

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Russia probe questions businessman at Trump Tower ...

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Former solicitor general to represent Gallagher ...

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Hemant Govekar

Remains found in search for swimmer missing off Phillip Island

Police officer 'kicked in the head' by teen as he arrested shoplifter

Thousands gather on St Kilda beach, leave trail of destruction

A group of Ambulance Victoria paramedics were misusing the powerful painkiller fentanyl.

Victorian man critically injured by fireworks

Generic police signage to be used on internet stories. 24th October 2017. Photo by Jason South

Murder charge after Boxing Day stabbing near Swan Hill

Accused Flinders Street driver Saeed Noori before appearing in court on Saturday.

Flinders Street car attack: Two men still fighting for their lives

If a parking sign states days of the week, you can park for free on public holidays.

Public holiday parking: How to park your car without getting a fine

A young boy was shot after his father fended off two armed men with a paint tin at Ammons Street in Browns Plains.

Father fought attackers, stole gun, after boy shot

QLD
49 mins ago

Semi-trailers were parked around Sydney's Pitt Street Mall on Boxing Day, serving as traffic barricades.

Semi-trailers block Sydney cars as sale crowds flock in

NSW

German backpacker Jennifer Kohl, who died at an avocado farm in Tamborine Mountain on Friday, December 8.

Backpacker killed by lawnmower on Qld avocado farm

QLD

A plane was deployed to search for a missing prospector in the Goldfields on Tuesday.

Search escalates: Prospector missing since Christmas

WA

Life's a beach: the world's best coastal homes

You put together a playlist and fill it out with classic funky dance tracks.

This is why you should never throw a New Year's Eve party

Danny Katz

Step one to a happy adult life - purchase delightful, solid wood daybed.

The most useless piece of furniture, but I want one

Opinion

Point Cook topped the list for the most houses sold in 2017.

Melbourne's most popular suburbs for house sales this year

Photo: Houzz

A guide to throwing the perfect summer soiree

Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation has moved with impressive pace.

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Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation has moved with impressive pace.

Echoes of Watergate in battle over Trump probe

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Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Keep calm: Reasons to head for the park not the beach

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

The cast of <i>Mean Girls</i> the movie.

What happens to all those mean girls?

Kerri Sackville

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Senator Nick McKim

Greens to use review of religious freedoms to push for a bill of rights

Eryk Bagshaw

'Erosion of legal rights' as government ignores report

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Koziol

The truth behind another Boxing Day sales 'record'

ANALYSIS
Eryk Bagshaw

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a bilateral meeting at the ...

Australia closes in on defence force deal with Japan

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in his Sydney office for his media interview. Monday 11th Decembewr 2017 Fairfax Media ...

This was a crazy political year - but love ultimately won the day

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Full list: the winners and losers of #auspol in 2017

Sunday 26 June, 2016 Election, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull officially launches the Liberal 2016 Federal Campaign ...

Tony Abbott to quit in 2018, and other Malcolm Turnbull dreams

ANALYSIS

Neil Prakash as seen in an IS propaganda video in which he identifies himself.

Neil Prakash denies connection to IS in Australia

EXCLUSIVE
Onur Burçak Belli
1 hr ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waves during a military parade in Pyongyang.

Fears of North Korea nuclear test over Pacific Ocean

Laila Begum holds her son Ifran's hand as he receives treatment in a Red Cross hospital tent at a Rohingya refugee camp ...

Millions raised for Rohingya appeals, much more needed

Lindsay Murdoch

Justine Damond was shot dead on July 15, 2017 by a police officer.

White nationalist memorial to Justine Damond removed

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Keep calm: reasons to head for the park not the beach

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Christmas isn't about avoiding waste. That's what the rest of the year is for.

Of course Christmas is inefficient, it's why we love it

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Donated toys for children at John Hunter Hospital.

Next year will be very challenging for Australian charities

COMMENT
Krystian Seibert

FILE: Bitcoins sit among twisted copper wiring inside a communications room at an office in this arranged photograph in ...

Why this could be bitcoin's moment of truth

Mohamed El-Erian

Schenker Australia Pty Ltd (DB Schenker) is expanding its footprint within Frasers Property Australia's Eastern Creek ...

Amazon to make the humble shed popular in 2018

ANALYSIS
Carolyn Cummins

Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minister and president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), gestures as he takes ...

Five years of Abenomics: the good, the bad and the sluggish

32 mins ago

Australia's banks have to " 'crack the code' on how the industry can be better respected within the broader community", ...

What's chipping away at the big four's dominance?

Clancy Yeates

WorleyParsons, Navitas to incur charges for US tax overhaul

Bitcoin bounces back, passing through $US16,000

What 2018 has in store for interest rates and house prices

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

'Nerve-racking' time for shops as Boxing Day sales tipped at $2.4b

Jennifer Duke

The Loakes that changed one writer's outlook on footwear forever.

Are expensive shoes really worth the investment?

Men's Shoes
Liam Mannix

Aston Martin

Wish list: 24 cracking luxury cars we can't wait to drive in 2018

Cars
Toby Hagon

It's important to think about what our loved ones will do in the event of our passing.

One thing same-sex couples need to know about marriage

John Collett

Caitlin Fitzsimmons.

Young women are most unlikely to do this simple financial check

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Chris Sidwa and Andrew Fineran, co-Founders of local craft-beer business Batch Brewing Co, have managed to stay strong ...

The local Sydney brewery thriving despite 'Big-Beer' buy-ups

Justine Landis-Hanley

Lenny O'Meara runs Kimberly Wild Gubinge.

Business boost for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Cara Waters

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Anderson: there's 'still enjoyment' for England

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The lost croc custody battle

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Three years in jail for painkillers

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Manchester United salvage late draw

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Best of Fairfax cartoons Dec 27

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Clear eyes, full hearts… every episode of Friday Night Lights - now streaming on Stan.

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A new chapter begins… The Stan Original series Romper Stomper - New Year's Day only on Stan.

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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Lorde found herself in the crosshairs over her planned concert in Tel Aviv.

Lorde, Israel and boycotts: Why being righteous ain't so easy

COMMENT
Karl Quinn
1 hr ago

John Oliver says his recent confrontation with Dustin Hoffman didn't achieve anything.

John Oliver regrets that 'failed' Dustin Hoffman grilling

Broede Carmody
1 hr ago

Liam Gallagher considers himself a singer rather than a songwriter.

Our kid Liam Gallagher riding high on post-Oasis success

Kylie Northover

Mick Molloy and Jane Kennedy will host Triple M's first national drive show in 2018.

More Triple M presenters distance themselves from 'Ozzest 100'

Broede Carmody

The new face of hate: Toby Wallace in the Romper Stomper miniseries.

The new face of hate: Why Romper Stomper has come back

Karl Quinn

Heather Menzies-Urich, second from right, played Louisa von Trapp in The Sound Of Music.

So long, farewell, Sound of Music actress dies at 68

Michael Idato

Hugh Jackman in The Greatest Showman (poster).

Pick of the flicks: Our expert guide to Boxing Day at the movies

Karen Gillan, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Jack Black in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

Taking the pith: Jack Black channels his inner girl in Jumanji

Stephanie Bunbury

Flume.

Your guide to the best music festivals this summer

Hannah Francis

This image released by Lucasfilm shows Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." (John ...

How Star Wars is changing the game for Boxing Day movies

Garry Maddox

Grey matter. Illustration: Simon Letch

Science reveals what art does to your brain

Sarah Kaufman

The cast of <i>Mean Girls</i> the movie.

What happens to mean girls?

Kerri Sackville

Beyonce shared this image to announce she was having twins.

The most popular Instagrams of 2017

Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle arrive to attend the traditional Christmas Day service, at St. Mary Magdalene ...

Let's talk about Meghan Markle's church outfit

Melissa Singer

Where's Kylie? The youngest Jenner has been missing from the family's advent calendar, leading to heightened speculation ...

Where's Kylie? Pregnancy rumours mount with new photo

Melissa Singer

Study suggests running won't harm your heart, but it won't undo a history of unwise lifestyle choices, especially smoking.

Why you can't outrun your unhealthy past

Gretchen Reynolds

Georgia Fowler arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Pitch Perfect 3'.

Your guilt-free guide to a glittery New Year's

Melissa Singer

"A fruitful love affair."

My love affair with public pools

Clem Bastow

A cover photo of the LA Times has received criticism for not featuring any non-white actresses. Photo: LA Times

'It's a sad look': actress laments all-white photo

Melissa Singer

Spice up your stir-fry repertoire with Good Food's most popular recipe this year: Kylie Kwong's Hokkien noodles with ...

Winner winner chicken dinner: the recipes you loved most in 2017

Josper-grilled marron.

Review: Is Shannon Bennett's fishy Iki Jime his best restaurant yet?

Enjoy this light and healthy steamed chicken with a snappy spring onion sauce.

Post-Christmas cleanser: Steamed chicken with asparagus and fennel

Pink's adorable children getting into the Christmas spirit.

Pink shares her Christmas 'mum fail'

Something to celebrate?

Woman throws husband a vasectomy party

I become a blubbering mess.

Why do parents cry when their children perform on stage?

Assomada in Santiago Island, Cape Verde.

Up 3000 per cent: Obscure island the whole world is searching for

Annabel Fenwick Elliott

A stewardess poses for a photograph in two adjoining mock-up Suites, designed by Pierrejean Design Studio, during the ...

Planes, trains and more: Best transport of 2017 named

Pool Deck on Silver Muse.

The best new cruise ship of 2017 named

The most googled questions of 2017 included "How to make slime without Borax?" and "What is MSG?"

Most Googled questions of 2017, answered

Thrillseekers ride the Gravity Wave water slide at Funfields theme park in Whittlesea on Tuesday.

How designers make water slides fun

The contrail from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen from Long Beach in California, more than 100 miles southeast from its ...

SpaceX rocket launch lights up parts of western US sky

Dino

Dumbest science 'facts' believed by Australians

Lifehacker

Picasso's Jeune Fille Endormie, the painting that makes it all possible.

Race to discover the fountain of youth

2015 Mazda3.

What near new small car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

2018 Skoda Octavia RS245.

The best road trip cars revealed

Dom Tripolone

2009 Kia Sorento.

What can go wrong with a used Kia Sorento?

David Morley

2018 Volkswagen Arteon 206TSI R-Line

Can VW really build a luxury car?

Stephen Ottley

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 Bus.

Short Haul: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 bus

Mark Short

Alpine's A110 is the surprise package of 2017.

2018 Alpine A110 first drive review

David McCowen

Locked in: Steve Smith.

Boxing Day Test: Australia all out for 327 as Broad takes four

Live
Matthew Sullivan

Australian citizenship is imminent for Melbourne Victory's Besart Berisha.

Berisha just weeks away from becoming an Aussie

1 hr ago

Justin Langer: the favourite to succeed Darren Lehmann?

Langer plays down national coaching job talk

Daniel Cherny
28 mins ago

Four-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has come under fire.

Hamilton sorry for berating his nephew for wearing a dress

Cameron Bancroft knows he needs some big scores.

Bancroft: I need to be bold when batting

Jon Pierik
16 mins ago

Ship-shape: Paul Jubb at the Customs Hotel.

The drink every sailor must have before finishing the Sydney to Hobart

Andrew Webster
1 hr ago

Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal.

Kane's hat-trick sets three records in brilliant year

Into the lead: Comanche, right, is past Wild Oats XI and on track to break the record.

Sydney to Hobart record set to be smashed

Adrian Warren

Dustin Martin celebrates Richmond's premiership win.

AFL in review: The year of the Tigers

Ronny Lerner

Nakia Cockatoo

Cockatoo has a thing, or two, to learn

Peter Ryan

Gary Ablett at Geelong's home ground.

Final Geelong upgrade could cost $100m

Peter Ryan

Sam Day

New Day dawning for Suns

Peter Ryan

Ken Hands

Carlton great Ken Hands dies, aged 91

Peter Ryan

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