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A crowded Freshwater beach filled with umbrellas and shades. Saturday 6th January 2018. Photograph by James Brickwood. ...

Health warnings issued as mercury set to hit 40°C

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William McInnes
22 mins ago

New buildings are seen in Old Canterbury Road in Campsie on January 4, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Daniel ...

Why so many new apartment blocks in Sydney look alike

Surf Life Saving NSW are urging people to take extra care in the water and only swim in patrolled areas, as a weekend ...

Man critical after being pulled from water at Sandon Point

38 mins ago

Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton has concerns concerns about Public Health England's recommendation that British parents ...

'Not the answer': Nutritionist picks food fight over snack advice

A Tesla car charging station at the wind and solar battery plant outside Jamestown in South Australia.

'All happening quickly': Battery charge sends jolt through energy markets

Alexander Jariv (left) and his father James. Both men are serving time in US prisons.

Sydney rich kid who grew up with everything finds hope in US prison

EXCLUSIVE

Oroton battles retail landlords for its future

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

The 'romantic encounter' that may undo Trump

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Dodgy Sydney childcare providers named and shamed

The moral argument for quitting sugar

COMMENT
Elizabeth Farrelly

Several Australians on board in fatal Egypt hot air balloon crash

Trump Fire and Fury

Fire, fury, factual errors: Book on President Trump feels alarmingly accurate

1 hr ago

After a grind, Mitch Marsh hits out as Australia build lead

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John Meehan and Debra Newell seemed like the perfect Californian couple. The real story is revealed in the <i>Dirty ...

Internet daters beware: The inside story of hit podcast Dirty John

Smell the roses: Simona Halep relishes in her ranking, but will have to settle for status alone.

World No.1 can't get a sponsor, but the balance is starting to shift

43 mins ago

"Scientists are now positing that 'gender-identity maintenance' may be the key to men embracing eco-friendly lifestyles."

How fragile masculinity is harming the planet

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Trump book author speaks out

James Packer with his children Indigo, Jackson and Emmanuelle, with their mother and his ex wife Erica at their home in ...

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For better or worse, Packer keeps his ex-wives close at Christmas

Anthony Rapp says the entertainment industry is changing.

'I was incredibly moved': Kevin Spacey accuser breaks silence

Cookbooks and I have always had a fractious relationship.

Here's what's missing from cookbooks

Maggie T was developed to celebrate the famed model Maggie Tabberer, who has championed fashion for fuller-figured women.

Retail downturn claims scalp of one of our best-known brands

EXCLUSIVE

Health warnings issued as Sydney faces heatwave

5:48PM

Man critical after being pulled from water at ...

5:32PM

Author Michael Wolff says he did interview Trump

5:28PM

Domain Magazine. Lifestyle photos of Tamarama and Tamarama Beach for the Domain Neighbourhoods project. Photo shows, ...

Why surf lifesaving clubs should also be hotels, bars and bistros

Andrew Taylor

Boom goes the stadium splurge

The Fitz Files
Peter FitzSimons

Experts slam law protecting home buyers from dodgy developers

NSW is the only state in Australia that does not offer the International Baccalaureate in its public schools.

Push for alternative HSC option in NSW public schools

EXCLUSIVE

The scene of the fiery crash on the Princes Highway on Boxing Day.

'Went kaboom': As Lisa ran towards the car, others filmed the horror

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

Teenager dies after incident on a water-skiing boat in NSW river

Queensland police have released CCTV of Jayden Penno-Tompsett at a Charters Towers roadhouse. Mr Penno-Tompsett, a ...

Grainy footage emerges of 'wild Newy boy' missing since NYE

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17,000 rips a day at our beaches, this is what to do if you get caught

Police have seized an olive python almost three metres in length and weighing about 15 kilograms, as well as an albino ...

Brisbane police seize slippery suspect in home raid

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The woman was attacked shortly before 11.30pm in Caledonian Crescent, Hillside.

Woman, 59, held hostage during gang rampage

VIC

Defence criminal investigations are being hamstrung by outdated military discipline laws: prosecutor

Defence criminal investigations hamstrung: prosecutor

This two-bedroom home at 1 Flannel Flower Fairway, Shoal Bay is a short walk to the surfers' Box Beach.

The cheapest beach spots three hours from Sydney

Faster internet, energy efficiency, and smart wiring are the top three things buyers want in home technology.

The 'smart' way to entice buyers to your property

Photo by Bob Hooks

Natural ways to keep your house cool and energy bills low

Renting was no problem for landscape architect David Whitworth, who transformed his Sydney courtyard into a lush, green ...

How to nurture a garden - even as a renter

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Many do-it-yourself home projects require only a little elbow grease.

Easy and budget-friendly DIY jobs to do over summer holidays

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James and Sylvia McCourt pictured in 2012.

Two Canberra couples and a Nigerian oil deal gone wrong

Property developer Barry Tilley said surf clubs should offer accommodation to raise money for water safety and lifesaving.

Why lifesaving clubs should also be hotels, bars and bistros

Andrew Taylor

Lily Sullivan: "Life is about stumbling and laughing at yourself."

Laughing and stomping helps Lily Sullivan find her mojo

Karl Quinn

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'There is an inertia': government's own expert slams death count

EXCLUSIVE
Nicole Hasham

Race commissioner: 'Too much panic, not enough perspective'

Fergus Hunter

Is it really so difficult to deport criminals? Apparently not...

Michael Koziol

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The end of cheap beer: radical alcohol tax plan put to government

Michael Koziol

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.

Victorians 'scared to go to restaurants' at night: Peter Dutton

Fergus Hunter

Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer has accused the US of perpetrating a "diplomatic insult" to Australia.

US perpetrating 'diplomatic insult' on Australia: Ex-deputy PM

EXCLUSIVE

Malcolm Turnbull floated the idea of a postal plebiscite on an Australian republic.

PM bursts own 'thought bubble', ruling out imminent republic vote

Eric John Vital, 12, holds his vaccination record as he joins other protesters demand accountability at a rally outside ...

Dengue vaccine in focus after Filipino children deaths

Lindsay Murdoch

Michael Wolff said 100 per cent of the people around the president think he is not fit for the job.

Author Michael Wolff says he did interview Trump

42 mins ago

Several artifacts seized from the home of Michael Steinhardt, as part of an effort by the New York district attorney to ...

Looted antiques seized from billionaire's home

US President Donald Trump leaves the White House for a Republican leadership retreat at Camp David.

After Fury, Trump meets Republican leaders to plot 2018

Oroton has faced a flurry of new offshore popular competitors like Furla, Kate Spade and Michael Kors - all of whose ...

Oroton battles retail landlords for its future

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Maggie T was developed to celebrate the famed model Maggie Tabberer, who has championed fashion for fuller-figured women.

Retail downturn claims scalp of fashion label Maggie T

EXCLUSIVE
Sarah Danckert

The backlash against the tech industry, and particularly the big internet platforms such as Facebook and Google, was one ...

Six fearless predictions for finance, tech and media in 2018

COMMENT
John McDuling

Supply is unlikely to fix Australia's housing affordability woes on its own.

Why the government can’t supply its way to housing affordability

COMMENT
Jennifer Duke

Domino's workers to lose regular shifts for 2¢ an hour bonus

Patrick Hatch

Twitter explains why it won't block 'world leaders' accounts

Tech stocks pace Wall Street to strongest start to year since 2013

Apple confirms all iPhones, Macs vulnerable to CPU flaws

Tim Biggs

Illustration: Simon Letch

The moral argument for quitting sugar

COMMENT
Elizabeth Farrelly

Illustration: Dionne Gain

Don't mention the republic!

COMMENT
Tony Walker

There must be at least 100 billion planets in our home galaxy, the Milky Way.

It may possible to send life to other planets - but should we?

COMMENT
Graham Phillips

2016 saw a lot of endings, including some seriously good whiskey vintages.

Six rare whiskies you should invest in before it's too late

Smart Sipping
Luke McCarthy

It takes work to keep the spark alive in a relationship.

The sign your relationship is doomed

Life on Mars
Phil Barker

Hannah Thiem at home in Sydney, with some of the items she buys in bulk to avoid disposable packaging.

How Hannah cut down on waste on a budget

Siobhan Ryan

From a current median price of $895,342, a 10 per cent decline would equate to about $90,000.

For most, predicted downturn will be little more than a blip

ANALYSIS
Jennifer Duke

Bahista Cafe owner Geoff Cropley has developed an application called Noahface which uses facial recognition to improve ...

Facial recognition with your takeaway coffee

Cara Waters

The reality is a four-hour work week is unlikely to happen if you start your own business.

The problem with the entrepreneurial dream

COMMENT
James Adonis

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Paul Haggis denies sexual misconduct accusations

1 hr ago

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Unprecedented demand: Trump book goes on sale

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Virtual reality to help disaster planning

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Braving the storm in Times Square

Mitch Jones, Performer and Provoceteur, at the Media call at the iconic Big Top tent in Parramatta, Circus Oz celebrate ...

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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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Rob Tannion (centre), the artistic director of Circus Oz, at a dress rehearsal in June 2017.

Circus Oz boss angers animal rights activists

Broede Carmody

Anthony Rapp says the entertainment industry is changing.

Kevin Spacey accuser breaks silence

Broede Carmody

Sophie Turner plays Sansa, the eldest Stark daughter, in the HBO series <i>Game of Thrones</i>.

Winter is delayed: HBO confirms Game of Thrones fans' fears

Sofija Petrovic

Late night host Stephen Colbert has taken out a 'For Your Consideration' ad for one of Trump's 'dishonest' media awards.

Colbert makes a pitch for Trump's 'dishonest' media awards

Alex Horton

Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth in season 2 of Netflix's The Crown.

Fall down a Wiki wormhole with The Crown? You're not alone

Emily Yahr

Michelle Williams' role combines a mother's love with steely cunning.

How did replacing Spacey impact All The Money In The World?

Paul Byrnes

The '90s hit's latest reboot has had a weak debut in the States.

More X-Files? The truth is out there, says boss, it's just not that clear

Michael Idato

Paul Sorvino with daughter Mira Sorvino in Florida in 2005.

Goodfellas star on Weinstein: 'I'll kill the motherf-----'

Broede Carmody

Samantha Dodemaide as Dorothy with Toto, who was on stage for much of the show.

Wizard of Oz review: a charming trip over the rainbow

In the first act Jonas Kaufmann, one of the great Wagnerian tenors, dissembled like a youth who had smashed the family ...

The classsical concert that was the gig of the decade

Peter McCallum

Italian mezzo soprano Jose Maria Lo Monaco starred in Opera Australia's most recent production of Carmen, on Sydney Harbour.

After being murdered by her lover for 140 years Carmen gets even

Cookbooks and I have always had a fractious relationship.

Here's what's missing from cookbooks

Clem Bastow

"Scientists are now positing that 'gender-identity maintenance' may be the key to men embracing eco-friendly lifestyles."

Fragile masculinity is harming the planet

Naomi Chainey

Elizabeth Gilbert and partner Rayya Elias

Elizabeth Gilbert's partner, Rayya Elias, dies of cancer

Mary Ward

Comfort and security versus ... happiness?

The dilemma of long-term relationships

Jane Gilmore

Emma Stone (being photobombed by Jennifer Lawrence).

Why Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone nearly weren't friends

Nicole Economos

While we acknowledge that no magic pill, no workout, no amount of wishing can make you a healthier person, we do contend ...

The small steps to adopt for a healthier year

Leslie Barker

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner, is that you? And was that a dig?

Natalie Reilly

Ivanka Trump listens during the Women's Entrepreneurship Finance event at the G20 Summit.

'Ivanka thought she'd be president': the top revelations from the new book on Trump

Kate Bettes

Tuna salad is a great way to get kids eating fish.

Want smarter kids who sleep through the night? This could be the answer

Your child might feel powerless.

If your child wants to quit sport, let them

Ashley Santi and daughter McKenna

Why this mum buys a birthday cake for a stranger once a year

One Traveller reader took a more hands-on approach.

Traveller letters: Angry man takes on annoying selfie stick tourists

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Ten things every traveller needs to know this year

Julietta Jameson

"The rush to paradise has overwhelmed" some of Thailand's beaches with pollution and overuse.

Don't go there: Nine destinations you should avoid in 2018

Track Pimp My Chimney's truck via Instagram.

Here's the scoop on Sydney's best gelato and ice-cream

Yotam Ottolenghi's pomegranate and rose granita recipe for Good Food via New York Times. (Rikki Snyder/The New York ...

Yotam Ottolenghi's refreshing pomegranate and rose granita

Frozen Vietnamese-style sweet iced coffee.

How to make easy Vietnamese iced coffee ice-creams

Apple's Macs and iPhones will all be getting software updates to guard against Meltdown.

All iPhones, Macs at risk from Meltdown, Spectre

The Aussie Fire TV Stick feels like a poor man's Chromecast, even though it's more expensive, but at least it has a remote.

Amazon's Aussie Fire TV costs more, gives less

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CES this year is expected to be all about AI, connected devices and massive TVs.

What to watch for at the CES technology show next week

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Why Xbox One is now the ultimate set-top box

Kotaku

Mark Zuckerberg vowed to take a comprehensive look at Facebook's role in society.

Zuckerberg's resolution for 2018: fix Facebook

Holden Equinox.

Holden's crucial new SUV reviewed

Stephen Ottley

Toyota Hilux

No hybrid HiLux but plug-ins on the cards

Alex Rae

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Every new car due in 2018

Stephen Ottley

Toyota Hilux 2017's best-selling vehicle

Toyota smashes sales records

Alex Rae

Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Alfa Romeo plots X5 rival

Stephen Ottley

Infiniti Q Inspiration Concept

Infiniti teases its future

Alex Rae

Patient Shaun Marsh on cusp of another century

Live
Peter Ryan

Shane Warne brought early razzle-dazzle to the Big Bash League.

Have we just passed peak BBL?

Malcolm Knox

Smell the roses: Simona Halep relishes in her ranking, but will have to settle for status alone.

World No.1 can't get a sponsor, but the balance is starting to shift

Simon Briggs
43 mins ago

Veteran sports caller Gerard Whateley announced he will be departing the ABC.

Independence? It's not as easy as ABC after Whateley's defection …

COMMENT
Tim Lane
54 mins ago

Bernard Tomic is booked to play at Kooyong next week.

Will he or won't he? Kooyong cameo hints at Open tilt for Tomic

Scott Spits

Lucky: Massimo Maccarone escaped sanction for his elbow on Brendon Santalab.

Wanderers furious over flying elbow that left Santalab bloodied

Ciaran Baynes
1 hr ago

Steve Smith and David Warner are too busy on international duty to play the BBL.

Best Australians still missing from BBL amid IPL millions

Jon Pierik

Stellar effort: Venus Williams would become the oldest grand slam champion in history if she wins the Australian Open.

Age is just a number for Venus ahead of Australian Open

Darren Walton
20 mins ago

Hard to believe: Mason Crane queries the umpire's decision as Usman Khawaja survives his lbw appeal.

Crane gets revenge on Khawaja after 'disgraceful' no-ball call

Tom Decent
1 hr ago

Big breakdown: Steve O'Keefe picked up an injury in the Big Bash recently.

In a packed cricket schedule, will players or the fans break first?

Geoff Lawson

Big hitter: Carlos Brathwaite hits a six during the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 final.

Sixers chase Windies star in bid to turn around tournament

Andrew Wu

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