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Firefighter hurt in massive blaze

FIRST PIC Workers evacuated, residents warned to stay inside as chemical blaze erupts in Melbourne's inner west. 

Breaking news
10:05am UK credit crunch easing, says Chancellor
9:54am Photon acquires UK's Frank PR firm
9:54am Stop using embryos in research: Pope

PM's reconciliation re-think

MICHELLE GRATTAN, MISHA SCHUBERT AND KATHARINE MURPHY | John Howard proposes historic referendum to recognise indigenous Australians.

Australian woman missing in Africa

8:51am | Woman missing, feared drowned, after a white-water rafting accident in Zambia.

Judge slams 'insane bloodlust'

DAN HARRISON | Attack on Sudanese refugee whose throat was slashed shocks Supreme Court judge.

Prayers and satay for Bali bombers

MARK FORBES | Two of the men behind fatal attacks are allowed out of jail to visit policeman's home.

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    Trash Talk TV

    Video The "real reason" behind Pamela Anderson's wedding and why Kid Rock's sore about his ring.

  • Phil and Amity, from Channel Nine's The Block.

    Love in a building site

    Renovation Nation Renovating puts a huge strain on couples.

  • Charlize Theron

    Sexiest Woman Alive?

    Esquire Magazine has declared Charlize Theron the "sexiest woman alive."

  • Reese Witherspoon

    Reese, Ryan divorced

    The Hollywood couple's marriage is over.

  • YouTube Friday

    All Men Are Liars I've got a soft spot for newsreaders, especially ones that crack up on-screen.

  • Referee Mark Shield

    Heavens above Sydney

    Victory Voice Melbourne's defeat of Sydney had some ducking for cover.

  • Commuter marriages

    Management Line What are some of the challenges of a long distance relationship?

  • Sam Brett

    Are you GU?

    Ask Sam Can long distance relationships actually work?

National

Tasmanian devil.

Mystery lesion bedevils rescue

Victoria's "insurance" population of Tasmanian devils could be in danger.

World

Turkey warns US on genocide claim

Turkey. PAUL DE BENDERN | Turkey warns that relations with the US would be harmed by a US House committee's approval of a resolution over the 1915 massacres of Armenians.

Bali bombing.

Bali five years on

Slideshow The day Australia was touched by terrorism.

Business Day

Telstra fails to make Coonan pay

Communications minister Senator Helen Coonan. JESSE HOGAN | The legitimacy of Telstra's decision to sue the Communications Minister over a rural broadband subsidy for Optus in "some doubt" according to Federal Court.

US tech stocks take a battering

9:44am | US markets end lower after earlier posting intraday record highs as investors opt to lock in gains.

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Innovations

Man versus machine

Veteran Webmeister says his new search engine will give Google a run for its money.

Executive Style

D&G; hit Milan

Designers Dolce and Gabbana unveil their latest collection at Milan Fashion Week.

Small Business

Please explain, says business

Employers call on politicians to show how they'll cut the admin costs of super.

Opinion

Sorry, Mr Howard: too little, too late

Reconciliation dance. John Howard's intention to recognise indigenous people is, however heartfelt, an election-eve face-saver.

J. Olaf Kleist

Liberals may again be willing to attack a group of refugees.

Technology

Price cut expected to fuel PS3 sales

ASHER MOSES 5:23pm | Sony Australia expects its recent $300 PlayStation 3 price cut to double the console's install-base by the end of the year.

Apple's Sydney shopfront

Apple's plans for an official retail store revealed in documents.

Travel

Terminal illness

Navigating the world's busiest and most security conscious airport - and tips on how to avoid it altogether.

Men need 'mancations'

There's a brand new buzz word for guys holidaying without girls.

Sport

McMahon picks Tigers over Port

Jordan McMahon. STEPHEN RIELLY | Western Bulldog defender Jordan McMahon chooses Richmond over Port Adelaide in a three-year deal worth almost $1 million.

Johnson, Gilly rock Indians

Aussies gatecrash Sachin Tendulkar's party with a thrashing.

Cricket

Monkey chants for Symonds

An Indian crowd subjects Andrew Symonds to monkey chants.

Realfooty

Playfair joins the Swans

The Swans have completed trade week by securing Geelong forward Henry Playfair.

Rugbyheaven

Coats off for a real Bleu

Much more than a spot in the final hinges on England vs France at the World Cup.