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Post-budget opinion will soon be tested on the ground in five byelections, four of them caused by the citizenship crisis.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: If the budget bombed it would be disastrous for the Turnbull government. But it is hard to see that happening, given the revenue circumstances and the election-focused measures.

If successful, proposed changes would take away any rightful Capital Gains Tax Free status for a family home if sold when living overseas. Expat property and tax firm ATS has been leading a formal submission and petition against the changes.

The Anzac Spirit continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of national identity. It moulds and shapes who we are as Australians. In an essence, it still continues to define us.

With the clay court season set to hit full swing at the imminent Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco, we take an early peek at the French Open contenders for the 2018 men's and women's singles titles. Could an Aussie cause an upset?

Five years ago, only tech geeks and cyberpunks knew about cryptocurrency, but it recently went viral.

According to media reports, disgraced cricketer David Warner is in talks to line up a million-dollar tell-all interview to share his side of the ball tampering story.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: How might it change our attitudes if we could see that the unjust imprisonment, abuse, and execution of the historical Jesus has more in common with the experience of Indigenous Australians or asylum seekers than it does with those who hold power in the church and usually ...

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The plot to tamper with the ball was a clear attempt to cheat and has brought the spirit of cricket into question. Such actions demonstrate the short-term focus players can have in the moment, ignoring the magnitude of their decisions.

Serfaus is idyllically located, perched high above the Upper Inn Valley in an area known as the Oberes Gericht, one of three villages together with Fiss and Ladis, in the picturesque region of Tyrol, Austria. Within easy driving distance, Serfaus was perfectly positioned from our base in Zurich. The location ...

It is never an easy decision on whether to fix your interest rate on your loans, so we have put this quick guide together to assist you in assessing your options.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: After nearly two years of a facilitated conciliation process, Australia and Timor Leste have finally reached agreement on a maritime boundary in the Timor Sea.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The “frustration” the Coalition feels is less because of any Labor moralising and more because the government is killing itself with its own mistakes.

With deputy PM Barnaby Joyce on leave, dug in and defiant, feedback coming from the party’s grassroots is that he should step down as Nationals leader, while support is eroding in the officialdom of the party.

Roger Federer’s latest Grand Slam triumph in Australia has raised the question: is he the greatest sportsperson ever? There are a few Aussies in the mix for selection.

Vanuatu they say is the happiest place on earth. And it is. If you disagree, then you haven’t been... yet.

Home is beckoning and you are ready to pack up and leave London. Before you do, think about all the things you're going to miss about the city and make the most of the time you have left. Or if you are long gone, here's some reminiscing.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Despite the added complication of Brexit negotiations and the nostalgic attachment to past glory, the prospect of Commonwealth becoming Empire 2.0 remains, as The Economist suggested, “cobblers”.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Australian slang such as ‘budgie’, ‘greenie’, ‘pollie’, ‘surfie’, and even ‘mozzie’ are now also making appearances in global English.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: January 26 marks one of the greatest expropriations in modern history, which took place at Sydney Cove. Why do so many Australians want to commemorate an act of egregious injustice?

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Regardless of its outcome, the Craig McLachlan case has thrown a spotlight on the question of boundaries on and off stage and the need to enforce them more vigorously.

Despite Perth Lynx’s knock out in the semi-finals, undeterred Andy Stewart has been awarded the WNBL Coach of the Year 2018.

From inspiring shots Route 66 to sunbaking stingrays, these drone photos are absolutely breathtaking. Take a look at Dronestagram's best of the year.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: This is the message to take into 2018: whatever side one might be on the Brexit divide, let’s all admit the complexities, and demand that politicians do the same.

It can be considerably less upsetting to toss every one of your contemplations down on paper before you begin attempting to discover answers to these inquiries.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: 2017 has been a year of deep uncertainty in much of the world, while in Australian politics it has been one in which policy progress has been swamped by other distractions.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: It didn't take long for many to conclude the car that ploughed into pedestrians on Flinders Street was driven by terrorism.

Congratulations to Australia, there is a lot to be excited about. As for England, it has been a near total disaster, writes CHARLIE INGLEFIELD.

There was ecstatic scenes in a packed public gallery, with people draped in rainbow flags singing “I am, you are, we are Australian”, and some MPs joining in from the chamber floor.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: As former British PM David Cameron said, he supported same-sex marriage because he is a conservative. Unfortunately, his Australian counterparts have a less generous vision of conservatism.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: We women are angry. Our anger has led to finding ways, around the rule of men in the newsroom, through social media and each other, to document the scope of the crimes against us.

If you are relocating overseas for a year or more, there are plenty of things to consider. Try these helpful tips about moving to and working in a new country, to help you settle in and enjoy the experience of a lifetime.

The Queensland state election result makes the byelection in Bennelong on December 16 even more important.

England fight back on a tense but enthralling first day’s play at the Gabba, writes Charlie Inglefield.

A tearful senator said she was “heartbroken” and would ask that her case be referred to the High Court.

Wallabies fall to a fifth successive defeat to England while France and Wales disappoint again. Scotland and Fiji do themselves proud in defeat as the All Blacks and the Irish march on.

Labor claimed it got all it wanted in the deal; the government claimed the ALP wished to include further clauses designed to clear MPs on the basis that they had taken “reasonable steps” to renounce dual citizenship.

Castles, parks and the Danube: Juliette Massardier discovers the history and charm of Budapest.

There is a whole host of reasons that travel insurance should be an essential part of your travel plans.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The threat posed by government changes to the 457 visa system have been largely overblown.

What did I know about Jordan? Not very much actually, except for Petra and the Dead Sea. Visiting was a big eye-opener for me.

Acting Labor leader Tanya Plibersek said it was “extraordinary that the president of the Senate – who oversaw several High Court referrals – did not reflect on his own eligibility until just days ago”.

Spiders are a traditional part of a Halloween scare and for some people they have been a source of fear for years. But in reality, spiders deserve to instil a sense of amazement, not fear.

Barnaby Joyce heard the news while he was in his electorate. He goes into the byelection virtually certain to be returned – especially after the former independent MP for the seat, Tony Windsor, announced he would not stand.

Michaelia Cash under fire, telling a Senate estimates hearing the tip-off by her staffer of a Federal Police raid on AWU offices was made without her knowledge.

Whenever the housing market is mentioned, it usually isn’t too long before the plight of first-time buyers is discussed.

AUSTRALIAN TAX UPDATE: Federal and state taxes have seen some significant developments that you need to know about.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: As Tony Abbott accepts another pat on the back from a roomful of climate deniers in London, we may wonder how long business interests in Australia will tolerate his wrecking, undermining and sniping.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: If struggles unique to black people were as easy to get rid of as using Dove lotion, it would be flying off the shelves, wouldn’t it?

In a study done by the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), it was estimated "that the world income would rise by $295 billion per year". While Obama's White House computed that around 650 000 jobs will increase.