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One Nation senator Pauline Hanson takes off the burqa.

The next terrorist attack will 'be on your head, Pauline'

1 hr ago

Tony Abbott arrives for question time at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 9 August 2017. Fedpol. Photo: Andrew ...

Ministers disagree with Brandis after Abbott slapdown

Marriage is a sacred and public bond through which two people promise fidelity to each other, to the family they form, ...

I'm a minister and this is why I'll be voting 'yes'

COMMENT
58 mins ago

Toni Maree-Hines is the?co-owner of Amazing Clean Canberra.?

The Canberra company with a simple solution to stop sickies

Same-sex marriage enjoys support in the community but the Coalition has struggled to deal with the issue internally.

Postal plebiscite a debacle likely to happen for PM

COMMENT
Crispin Hull

The USS John S McCain destroyer in a file picture.

Ten missing after US destroyer collides with oil tanker

19 mins ago

Archbishops' warning sent chills down the spines of many people

COMMENT

When stupidity is mistaken for authenticity

COMMENT

'It's a real robbery': ATO hot-desking plan draws fire from union

We should only be working 15 hours a week. And this is why

Family confirms 'funny, cheeky' Julian died in Barcelona attack

The hero police officer who shot dead four terrorists as they attacked innocent civilians with knives and an axe, is a ...

Five terrorists stormed Cambrils. One policeman on overtime killed four

Klarisa Cengic, owner of new salad bar, The Goods Wholefoods, in No Name Lane in Civic.

The new Canberra cafe aiming to win friends with salad

49 mins ago

Tough night at the office: Michael Hooper reacts to another All Blacks try. He was criticised for finding the positives ...

Australian rugby in death throes after laughable performance

COMMENT

Stomach

The two controversial gut parasites not many have heard of

A Raiders fan appears to spit towards the officials at half-time in Sunday's game.

Raiders fan has membership cancelled after spitting incident

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Penrith's cheeky post-match celebrations

Food and work: no evidence of higher productivity.

Why pigs could be the future of transplant surgery

Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bronn (Jerome Flynn).

Game Of Thrones star says postman won't speak to him anymore

Doctor to be investigated over flu death

12:30PM

What has to happen for the Raiders to play NRL ...

12:30PM

Test stars set for pre-Ashes Shield stint

12:21PM

Galilee School is expanding. From left, principal Tim McNevin, Kambah campus coordinator Cassie Wilkins, and head of ...

The Canberra school with a teacher to student ratio of 5:1

Taxpayers spared as $100 million slashed from Mr Fluffy bill

AFP officer looked up information for criminal friend: report

"A tsunami effect": Archbishop Christopher Prowse.

Canberra Archbishop confident of a 'no' vote on same-sex marriage

CASA said it's receiving one complaint every week from Canberra residents about drone use.

Complaints about drone use in Canberra on the rise

ACT Policing are seeking the public’s help to locate missing 13-year-old, Jack Hambilton. Photo: supplied

Missing Canberra boy Jack Hambilton found

St Edmund's College chair Michael Cooney.

Ex-St Eddie's student speaks out about principal's resignation

Kurt Bull leaves behind two young daughters, Khloe and Kayla.

Two fathers killed in horrific crash at Qld Raceway

UPDATED

Warragamba Dam, Sydney's main catchment, last spilled over in August 2015 - and may again on Monday.

Coal mining takes toll on Sydney's water supply

NSW

Anning Park is the home ground of a number of Cockburn sporting clubs.

Man hit in head with metal chain at footy event

WA

Hot desking is a trend in workplaces but is despised by some private sector staff.

'It's a robbery': ATO hot-desking plan under fire

The Defence Department recorded the largest spend on procurement contracts in the government.

Defence doesn't want to fund compensation to contractors

Mike Keating, former high ranking public servant, says the government is breaking the rules to pay for its same-sex ...

Govt abusing taxpayers' funds to pay for postal vote: ex-Finance boss

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was a driving force behind the pesticides authority's forced move to Armidale.

APVMA approvals rate crashes further as Armidale move looms

Hanson v Hanson

Hanson warned she will wear blame for attacks after burqa stunt

David Wroe
1 hr ago

Critics slam move to slash red tape for industrial chemicals

Nicole Hasham

Ministers disagree with George Bradis after Abbott slapdown

Fergus Hunter

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare at Parliament House in Canberra.

Investigation: undersea cable dogged by spy allegations

INVESTIGATION
David Wroe

The High Court of Australia in Canberra.

High Court may leave Coalition in limbo for weeks

Archbishop of Melbourne, Denis Hart, who is also chair of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

Churches threaten to dismiss staff who wed same-sex partners

EXCLUSIVE

A devastating vehicle attack in Nice prompted the review of Australia's public spaces.

Anti-terror strategy must keep up with twisted IS tactics

ANALYSIS
David Wroe

Families of young men believed responsible for the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils gather along with members of the ...

'It cannot be ruled out': Barcelona suspect may be in France

Anshuman Raj's wife asked for $1.3 million to drop her complaint.

Tide of unfairness turns in India as women abuse 'shield' law

Amrit Dhillon

Xanana Gusmao, former president of East Timor who was elected into power in 1998.

Xanana Gusmao to continue border fight in The Hague

Lindsay Murdoch

Police officers stand outside a building during a search in Ripoll, north of Barcelona.

Families believe cleric to blame for Barcelona attacks

Same-sex marriage enjoys support in the community but the Coalition has struggled to deal with the issue internally.

Postal plebiscite a debacle likely to happen for Turnbull

COMMENT
Crispin Hull

The pain from the end of the mining boom is being felt in pay packets.

Hope yet for economy despite dark days

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Why chasing KPIs can be bad for business

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Cashing in: Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest.

Twiggy's iron ore bet pays off with $460m bonanza

Colin Kruger, CBD
7 mins ago

Reporting season is set to keep investors busy again this week.

Markets Live: BlueScope bashed as ASX wilts

Live
Patrick Commins and Sarah Turner
29 mins ago

Paul O'Malley is stepping down as ceo of BlueScope steel after 10 years at the helm.

Bluescope's power price shock triggers share slide

UPDATED
Mathew Dunckley
1 hr ago

KPI cult: why obsessing over metrics can bring you undone

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Australian dollar lifts back above US79c

Westpac stressed loans dip despite rise in mortgage delinquencies

1 hr ago

'Irrational': China's crackdown set to affect our property market

Kirsty Needham

Tackling gender equality issues has to start at top

Nassim Khadem

Buyer's advocate Nicole Jacobs says adequate preparation and agreeing on a strategy is key to bidding at auction.

Are auctions sexist? Why women buyers are reluctant to bid

47 mins ago

The Block 2017 kids rooms reveals

'I feel like an a---hole': Twist for this week's winners on The Block

Recap

Demolition of a mr fluffy home at 8 flower place Melba.

Block sales help slash $100 million from Mr Fluffy bill

Allhomes. Domain. Canberra. August 19, 2017.?68/121 Thynne Street, Bruce.?

Auction watch: Sun, townhouse shortage, bring buyers to Bruce

The key to any successful residential improvement is understanding not just what you need, but also what is best for the ...

How to boost your property's value without blowing the budget

For pure class, look no further than Ferrari's GTC4Lusso.

Royal road trip: The fastest four-seaters to fit the whole family

Cars
55 mins ago

Jimmy Bartel with son Aston.

How Jimmy Bartel is tackling life after football

Culture

If the main breadwinner dies or is no longer able to work, how would the family survive?

Prepare for the risk of losing the breadwinner

Mark Bouris

Saving for a car is great, but try not to spend too much.

The best bank account for your kid's savings

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Tiger Tribe founders Anthony and Naomi Green.

The little Australian toy company captivating the babycino generation

Cara Waters

Agathe Kerr has struggled with sick staff at her business, Agathe Patisserie.

Sorting the sick from the shirkers

Sylvia Pennington

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Sam Kerr makes history with four-goal heroics

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US prepares for total eclipse

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Cheika can't pinpoint Kiwi dominance

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Kyrgios into Cincinnati Masters final

Supporter of marriage equality, Beau Kirq on the front lawn of Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 14 August 2017. ...

Fairfax photos of the week - August 17, 2017

Younger stan august

The truth is out in the brand new season of Younger - now streaming only on Stan.

The other guy stan

Brand new Stan Original Series The Other Guy - now streaming only on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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The business rules of attraction

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Whitney Houston performing on stage in 2005. Her struggle with drugs is explored in the new documentary <i> Whitney: Can ...

Whitney Houston documentary to dissect 'fairytale' life

Broede Carmody
27 mins ago

Jerry Lewis with Shaun Micallef

Shaun Micallef pays tribute to his comedy hero Jerry Lewis

Shaun Micallef
1 hr ago

Isaiah Firebrace at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine.

Eurovision Asia is officially on its way

Rob Moran

Tom Cruise and Doug Liman on the set of <i>American Made</i>.

The other Tom Cruise on show in American Made

Craig Mathieson

Jerry Lewis, pictured in 2016.

Legendary comedian Jerry Lewis dead at 91

Steve Gorman

Australian Survivor features wrestling in mud and a lot of dirty dealing.

Bastardry as entertainment: The nasty reality of Survivor

Karl Quinn

A man proposes to his partner in Get Up's 2011 marriage equality ad.

Same-sex marriage ads exempt from discrimination rules

Michael Lallo

London Grammar's Hannah Reid at the Falls Festival in Lorne, Australia, on New Year's Eve 2016.

On the brink: London Grammar's frontwoman faces terrible toll

Bronwyn Thompson

Willy the Wizard and Pippi Longstocking.

Book Week: the lazy parent's guide to a great costume

Connie Johnson with artist Marie Ramos.

Artist's heartfelt tribute to Connie Johnson

Canberra Beard and Moustache club co-founders Giacomo Paganelli and Matt Leonard.

'Grin and beard it': Canberra celebrates facial hair

Polly Dunning has calculated that if she returns to full-time work her family would have to fork out $32,900 in ...

Childcare costs more than my salary. Don't tell me to work

COMMENT
Polly Dunning
1 hr ago

Fashion brands chase the avocado toast of retail

Melissa Singer

The themes played out by Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze in 'Dirty Dancing' endure three decades after the film's release.

In the Trump era, Dirty Dancing is more relevant than ever

Natalie Reilly

Dr Kerryn Phelps believes two parasites whose names are unfamiliar to many of us may contribute to irritable bowel ...

The two gut parasites that most of us haven't heard of

Paula Goodyer

White nationalist groups march with torches through a university campus in Charlottesville.

Is it right to praise the dad who disowned his Nazi son?

COMMENT
Natalie Reilly

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Rose Byrne Head of Jury/Actor arrives on the red carpet at Tropfest, Parramatta Park, ...

Rose Byrne is pregnant with her second child

Jenna Clarke

The Bachelor's Matty Johnson before he booted off Leah Costa this week.

'Deplorable slut-shaming': Samantha X on The Bachelor

Amy Croffey

Podcasts are appealing because they can be tailored to our individual interests with minimal effort and cost.

Five podcasts to benefit your health and wellbeing

Lindy Alexander

Meatballs braised in tomato sauce.

The Italian weekly meal planner is rich with beautiful pasta

A Biggie Smalls kebab.

The best way to score a big serving (hint: it's not tipping)

Mushroom-stuffed mushrooms with blue cheese.

Meat-free Monday: Adam Liaw's babushka doll mushrooms

Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins

Would you take this nanny job for $162,000?

Dolly Parton and friends

Dolly Parton releases first ever children's album

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7 days in the life of an overdue pregnant woman

Air India 78-8 Dreamliner economy cabin.

Legroom and convenience, winners on this direct Dreamliner flight

Katrina Lobley

backpackers, travellers, tourists, group of friends in thailand posing for photo. Adobe Stock

Seven things I wish I knew before I became a traveller

Chistopher Elliott

Bixby Bridge.

38 secrets of the Pacific coast: Guide to the world's best coastal road trip

Kylie McLaughlin

Smart technology can enable households to remotely operate lights, heating, cooling and other appliances.

Appliances get smarter, but humans are still lazy

The cave had animal remains from types of ape which could only survive in rainforest conditions - suggesting to ...

Early humans more tech savvy than we thought

The THeMIS ADDER, from Estonian company Milrem, is a smart unmanned system that could potentially be controlled by AI.

Musk, others warn UN in open letter: ban killer robots now

Bing

Bing's market share is bigger than you think

Gizmodo

The incisor and molar discovered by Eugene Dubois in 1890.

Tooth that helped find 20,000 'missing' years

2017 Holden Commodore SS

Tradie review: Commodore SS ute

Mark Short

Mini Clubman Masterpiece.

Mini's new Masterpiece

The Drive Team

The Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept will go into production after positive reviews.

VW is bringing back the Kombi

Greg Kable

2017 Holden Astra LT sedan.

Road test: Holden Astra sedan

Stephen Ottley

Details: Hyundai's hydrogen SUV

David McCowen

Subaru's new XV takes on best and highest selling baby SUVs on the market.

Which is the best small SUV?

David McCowen

A Raiders fan appears to spit towards the officials at half-time in Sunday's game.

Raiders fan has membership stripped after spitting at referee

Nick Kyrgios fell at the final hurdle in Cincinnati.

Kyrgios beaten in Cincinnati Masters final

Raiders forward Joe Tapine is wrapped up by the Penrith defence.

Raiders fall short against Panthers to all but end finals hopes

UPDATED

Australia's Sam Kerr has been in red-hot form.

Aussie Sam Kerr sends records tumbling with huge comeback

Through the gap: Sonny Bill Williams steps through a tackle by Sean McMahon on a night of leaky defences.

'Wallabies will stick with same defensive strategy': Larkham

Yass Magpies' Junior Vatikani is tackled by Tuggeranong Bushrangers' Brett Solomon.

Junior Vatikani helps Yass into Raiders Cup preliminary final

Capital Football National Premier League: Gungahlin United v Canberra FC. FC's Ivan Pavlak and Gungahlin United's Jason ...

'Underdog' Gungahlin keen to knockout Canberra FC

The Demons' Joseph Kerin kicks for goal at close range.

Dan Ryall realising a dream as Eastlake advance