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ASIO personnel delivering a safe to the ABC's Parliament House bureau on Thursday morning.

ASIO enters ABC offices to secure leaked cabinet files

1 hr ago

HMAS Kanimbla arrives in Sumatra, Indonesia, in 2009.

Iron law of history is about to be broken - and Australia will feel it

COMMENT
Catherine McGregor

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The Ferry McFerryface saga is not over yet for Transport Minister

Foxtel ranks behind Netflix, Stan, Fetch, and BigPond Movies.

Foxtel set for an overhaul in a bid to win back customers

Comment
John McDuling

A blood test has been tested and validated to detect the protein build up in the brain linked to Alzhiemer's

Simple blood test could detect Alzheimer's risk 30 years early

Kate Aubusson
1 hr ago

Malcolm Turnbull

The clear sign that Turnbull has his eye on the next election

James Massola

Trump began by calling for unity, but ended with plain hate

ANALYSIS
Rachel Olding

One dead as train carrying Republican lawmakers hits truck

38 mins ago

Triple whammy causes house prices to fall in pockets of Sydney

Rod was shocked by what he saw when he crossed Sydney Harbour

I should have fired him: Clinton regrets ignoring campaign manager

Seaplane

'Inexplicable': Seaplane flew dramatically off course before killing six

58 mins ago

The moon rises near Bondi beach before the super blue blood moon full eclipse in Sydney, Wednesday, January 31, 2018. ...

'Perfect spot, wrong weather': Sydney misses out on super moon

GALLERY
1 hr ago

Melania Trump kisses Michelle Obama on Capitol Hill in Washington on President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.

Michelle Obama opens up about Melania Trump's awkward gift

Needs to clear his head: Bernard Tomic spoke of feeling depressed on the reality show.

This was raw Tomic. Not the swaggering idiot, but a lost soul

Peter FitzSimons

New Dog: Moses Suli made his NRL debut for the Tigers in 2017.

Bulldogs finally get their man as teen Tiger makes shock switch

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Super Bowl ads bet on funny

Luke Keary has had a plate inserted after breaking his jaw during a field session.

Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary breaks jaw during training

The dramatic moment when a black BMW rammed a Holden Astra, causing it to smash into the M5 tunnel wall.

CCTV captures road rage hit-and-run crash in M5 tunnel

Bernard Tomic talking to The Project about his plans for the future.

Tomic in explosive allegations against Tennis Australia

Ron Walker was determined to bring the drug he says freed him from cancer to Australia.

Millionaire 'cured of cancer by miracle drug' has died

Searches called off for Quiksilver boss missing ...

8:26AM

Tuivasa-Sheck linked to NZ rugby switch

8:22AM

Canberra must act to help Australian in jail in ...

8:12AM

Jack Vaisman

After years of preying on patients, 'Dr Droop' is bankrupted

Kate McClymont

Premier refuses to rule out deal as One Nation set to stand in NSW

James Robertson

Council hit as Mirvac pulls out of Sydney development

EXCLUSIVE

Nik Cubrilovic is accused of hacking into car-share database GoGet.

GoGet hacker previously advised company on security flaws: court

Celebrity chef George Calombaris has won on appeal.

Calombaris' hands shake as his assault conviction overturned

The passenger service levy will remain in NSW for up to five years.

Uber, taxi passengers pay more for each trip in 'unnecessary bailout'

EXCLUSIVE

Ferry McFerryFace featured as the vessel's name for a short period over the summer.

Ferry McFerryface fail leaves Andrew Constance red-faced

The sun must set for coal, but what happens before the carbon curtain falls?

Australia cops UN climate slap as 'green paradox' looms

Peter Hannam

Mt Eccles National Park in south-west Victoria, where Joshua Kane was murdered.

Joshua's best mate took him on a hike. The next day, he was dead

The dolphin suffered serious injuries from the sunburn.

Dolphin dies from injuries caused by extreme sunburn in WA

For years, AFLW player Millie Barden did not realise asthma was causing her breathing problems.

How Australian asthma patients are putting themselves in danger

Michaela Conomos and her husband are hoping to upsize this year as the property market continues to cool off.

Triple whammy causes house prices to fall in pockets of Sydney

'Sleeping giant' charts whopping 17.3 per cent house price growth

'Sleeping giant': City charts whopping 17 per cent price growth

The walls were designed to withstand machine-gun fire and are reinforced with rebar and extra-strength concrete.

The booby-trapped mansion built to withstand any type of attack

The Orchards in Baulkham Hills will be fitted with one of the biggest high-rise rooftop solar panel systems in the world.

Size of 24 tennis courts on roof: Sydney's landmark development

It's not just any tiny home...

Three people, six hours and you've got yourself a house

Mary-Lynne Cochrane suffers from arthritis and began using Mersyndol almost 30 years ago to manage her pain.

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Mary-Lynne Cochrane suffers from arthritis and began using Mersyndol almost 30 years ago to manage her pain.

Withdrawal fears as pharmacy codeine ban takes effect

Kate Aubusson

In a survey probing public attitudes towards Australia Day, less than half of the respondents knew what event it ...

Majority want January 26 to stay as the nation's date

EXCLUSIVE
Matt Wade

"We wanted to create a very raw, personal, immersive take on teenage mental health from the perspective of teenagers": ...

Netflix generation takes top billing at Tropfest

Garry Maddox

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ASIO personnel delivering a safe to the ABC's Parliament House bureau on Thursday morning.

ASIO enters ABC offices to secure cabinet files sold at Canberra furniture store

Fergus Hunter
1 hr ago

Spy watchdogs warn new foreign laws might blunt their teeth

David Wroe

Big surge in opposition to Adani, new polling reveals

James Massola

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visited Oatley West Public School in Sydney on Wednesday.

States cut funding for private schools as Gonski kicks in

Michael Koziol

Malcolm Turnbull is expected to make a direct pitch to voters by highlighting policies already implemented by his government.

Tax cuts for companies, voters, as Turnbull snubs Canberra for Queensland

James Massola

Melanie Row, 40, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2016. She has been on wonderdrug Ocrelizumab since October 2017.

Multiple sclerosis wonderdrug gets government subsidy

Adam Gartrell

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Classified cabinet documents accidentally sold in security breach

David Wroe

Theresa May, UK prime minister, left, and Li Keqiang, China's premier.

Theresa May's in China - all smiles but no deal yet on Belt and Road

Kirsty Needham
44 mins ago

Passengers watch as emergency personnel work at the scene of a train crash involving a garbage truck in Crozet, Virigina.

Train carrying Republican lawmakers collides with truck

38 mins ago

Sigmar Gabriel, Germany's foreign affairs minister

'The Americans are taking your side - but is this really only a good thing?'

Christopher Wray, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation .

US FBI cites 'grave concerns' over Republican memo: statement

34 mins ago

Season seven's finale, 'The dragon and the wolf', will go for a record 80 minutes.

Dethroned: Foxtel change shows Dany is no match for the footy

ANALYSIS
Colin Kruger

Investors are playing it safe.

8@eight: ASX set to open lower

Sponsored
Chris Weston
37 mins ago

Bitcoin has slumped after hitting $US20,000 in December.

30% fall: Bitcoin headed for worst month since 2014

Sirtex's SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres technology used in helping treat liver cancer.

'Compelling': Australian company a step closer to $1.6b takeover

Nassim Khadem

Foxtel set for overhaul in a bid to win back customers

COMMENT
John McDuling

CBDs sold out. Sydney and Melbourne face office squeeze

ANALYSIS
Carolyn Cummins

To the winner goes the spoiled company that is Foxtel

Comment
Elizabeth Knight

CBA may keep money up its sleeve for possible Austrac fine

Clancy Yeates

HMAS Kanimbla arrives in Sumatra, Indonesia, in 2009.

Iron law of history is about to be broken - and Australia will feel it

COMMENT
Catherine McGregor

Illustration: John Shakespeare

If we wrote a cheque to high earners, there would be uproar

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Australian James Ricketson at the Cambodian Supreme Court in Phnom Penh on January 17.

Writing's on the wall: Canberra must act to help jailed Australian

COMMENT
Lindsay Murdoch
27 mins ago

Owning it: the Team Mamil cycling club from Perth.

The movie that might just change your mind about Mamils

On Your Bike
Michael O'Reilly
40 mins ago

Calisthenic-based workouts will be one of the more popular fitness trends in 2018.

How VR and 'splat points' will change your workout

Fitness
Gary Nunn

For the first time, employers who defy orders to pay super to their employees will face jail.

Employers who don't pay super face up to a year in jail

John Collett

Market sentiment in the United States is at historic highs.

'Be prepared to pull the trigger': why the risk of a market crash is high

Marcus Padley

A Vegemite sandwich and squashed banana no longer cuts it in the lunch box stakes.

Lifting lid on firms earning crust from school lunches

Nina Hendy

Dani Matthews, founder of LaunchPad Media, says anxiety is on the rise.

You can beat your tech addiction

COMMENT
Alexandra Cain

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New blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease risk

1 hr ago

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Brexit won't hit ties, says China

44 mins ago

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One killed in train crash carrying US lawmakers

39 mins ago

Missing: Quiksilver CEO Pierre Agnes.

Quiksilver boss Agnes missing at sea

1 hr ago

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - JANUARY 28: Looking towards Market City from George Street (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Fairfax Media)

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Every episode ever of The Office (U.S) - this Thursday on Stan.

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The brand new season of RuPaul's Drag Race: Allstars - this Friday only on Stan.

How to multi-task like a boss

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LDV Comanche to lodge protest against Wild Oats XI

James Buckley

Why Canada is a must-visit in 2018

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Anthony Mundine has spoken about racism on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.

Cops drew guns on me as a teen: Mundine opens up about racism

Christine Sams

Roula and Rachael's friendship was tested on Wednesday night's episode of MKR.

MKR serves up 2018's first major cooking disaster

Broede Carmody

Kevin Spacey in his now-former role in House of Cards.

House of Cards resumes production, with two new stars

Gary Levin
1 hr ago

Bernard Tomic talking to The Project about his plans for the future.

Tomic denies being mentally fragile, slams tennis 'corruption'

Aja Styles

Shania Twain is returning to Australia.

Shania Twain announces first Australian tour in almost two decades

Sydney - January 14, 2017: Moses Sumney performs at the 2017 Sydney Festival (photo by Jamie Williams/Sydney Festival) ...

Laneway artist can't work out why his music inspires sex

Anthony Carew

Suits starring Patrick Adams and Meghan Markle.

Suits star reveals why he isn't returning for season 8

Sofija Petrovic

Chadwick Boseman in a scene from Black Panther,.

Black Panther buzz is hailing it as a defining cinematic moment

Musically interesting: Bedouine has reached back to earlier traditions in folk music.

Bedouine's music is as singular as her name

Bruce Elder

Alexis Weaver: "I want audiences to come away with a renewed wonder in our native wildlife."

Innovative composer tunes into frogs' chorus

Michael Sun

Oxana Panchenko strikes a pose in Michael Clark's production.

Bad boy comes good with rocking Horses project

Jill Sykes

Melania Trump kisses Michelle Obama on Capitol Hill in Washington on President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.

Michelle Obama opens up about Melania Trump's awkward gift

Natalie Reilly

"It makes me really uncomfortable but I need the job so I have to do what he says."

'But that's not sexual harassment, is it?'

Jane Gilmore

Australians are running marathons more slowly.

Australian marathon runners are getting slower: study

Mary Ward
1 hr ago

"Researchers have known for decades that exposure to overly perfected beauty images can lead to body dissatisfaction."

Telling women about airbrushed beauty ads doesn't help their self-esteem

Renee Engeln

Alex Andrews, Founder of Get Hairy February.

'I'd never seen all my hair grown out': women get hairy in February

Tallulah Thompson

All white ... Witchery's new First Edition range has just landed in stores.

Sale whisperer: the best bargain shopping February 1-8

33 mins ago

Kirsten Dunst has confirmed her pregnancy in a photograph taken for fashion label Rodarte's Fall 2018 lookbook. “The ...

Kirsten Dunst confirms pregnancy

10 mins ago

Kim in her "Bo Derek" braids.

Questions for Kim Kardashian West

Natalie Reilly

Photo: Richard Milnes / Alamy Stock Photo

Fashion designer Camilla Franks gives birth to first child at 41

Photo: Shutterstock

How I taught my kids to get themselves ready for school

Photo: Shutterstock

My unusual name made me a better person

Taxis at Miami International Airport. The taxi industry in the city is developing a reputation for ripping off passengers.

Taxi from hell: Tourists in US charged $961 for ride from airport

Sarah Blaskey

The Greg Mortimer.

New adventure cruise ship the first to feature revolutionary 'X-bow'

Krisinda Merhi

When in Hawaii, try a Hawaiian shaved ice.

The simple trick to find the best local food, in any destination

Ben Groundwater

January diets are often doomed to fail.

The real reasons your January diet didn't work

Mango salad bowl with papaya and peanuts.

A gym with coffee, salad bowls and beer on the side – genius

Adam Liaw's chicken, capsicum and basil tray bake recipe.

Summer one-tray wonder: Chicken and basil tray bake

Moving from portable to home console and back again is as easy as dropping the Switfch into its dock, or lifting it out.

Nintendo Switch outsold Wii U in less than a year

Simon and Shendon Ewans, of Gobbill.

Aussie brothers tackle $2.1m bill scam problem

Nik Cubrilovic was granted bail on Wednesday in Wollongong.

Accused GoGet hacker previously helped company fix system flaws

Ola has a bitter rivalry with Uber in India, and is hoping to bring the fight to Australian shores.

Indian Uber rival to launch down under

Apple's iPhone X features an OLED screen, which makes it more expensive to produce than previous iPhones. It's also ...

Apple's $17b wipe after report of iPhone X cut

2013 Holden Caprice.

Is it worth buying a used Holden Caprice?

David Morley

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Hyundai reveals new Santa Fe

Dom Tripolone

Peter Brock in the red Holden Monaro chases down Nathan Pretty.

Remember when: Bathurst 24 Hour

Dom Tripolone

BMW's new X3 was styled by Australian designer Calvin Luk.

BMW's new X3 SUV reviewed

David McCowen

2018 Subaru BRZ tS.

STI tweaked BRZ reviewed

Stephen Ottley

Government experts say driverless pod-like cars are on the horizon.

Women wary of self-driving cars: Survey

David McCowen

New Dog: Moses Suli made his NRL debut for the Tigers in 2017.

Teen Tiger makes shock switch to Bulldogs

Adrian Proszenko

Luke Keary has had a plate inserted after breaking his jaw during a field session.

Roosters star Luke Keary breaks jaw during training

Adrian Proszenko

Nick Phipps and Israel Folau celebrate the Wallabies' win in the third Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane.

Japan to play host to potential Bledisloe decider

Georgina Robinson

On the grid at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

Formula One to stop using 'grid girls' at all grands prix

Alan Baldwin

Possible switch: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

Tuivasa-Sheck linked to NZ rugby switch

17 mins ago

Needs to clear his head: Bernard Tomic spoke of feeling depressed on the reality show.

Is Tomic swapping one jungle for another?

Peter FitzSimons

Ray Dib: 'I trusted too many people. Trusting people is my weakness.'

Celebrity lawyer enters bitter battle for control of Dogs

Adrian Proszenko

Showing maturity: Nick Kyrgios.

Kyrgios has finally grown up, says Becker

Laine Clark
20 mins ago

Player-coach: Lleyton Hewitt is in the frame for Davis Cup doubles.

Quality hit-out keeps Hewitt in conversation for Davis Cup

Phil Lutton

In the frame: Alex de Minaur.

De Minaur in mix for Davis Cup singles

Laine Clark

Happy return: Nick Kyrgios.

Kyrgios primed for Davis Cup return

Laine Clark

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