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Cricket great Max Walker.

RIP Tangles: Cricket legend Max Walker dies at 68

12 mins ago

Donald Trump restrains himself during the debate.

Trump goes from 'stupid' to 'very stupid' with post-debate antics

ANALYSIS
1 hr ago

Police photograph the second car involved in the fatal crash in Barnawartha North.

Man killed after cars hit cow on Hume Freeway near Wodonga

First home-buyers without a partner face a long road ahead.

Sorry, singles: buying a house on one income is near impossible

Rainbow Families opposed to a plebiscite on same sex marriage outside Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 13 ...

Poll shows public is turning on Turnbull's plebiscite plan

Tom McIlroy

Clinton reacts during the debate. This is probably wrong too.

The criticism that Hillary Clinton can't escape

1 hr ago

Phil Walsh's son found not guilty of murder

43 mins ago

Is this the best Canberra election poster so far?

Megan Doherty

Tax office sends bounty-hunters after late payers

Noel Towell

MP's speech partly written by property developer lobbyist

EXCLUSIVE

Diplomat who foresaw the rise of the public service 'yes-men' dies

Noel Towell

The monster storm system predicted to lash South Australia is tracking east and is expected to hit the ACT on Thursday

Blue skies to make way for flooding rains as monster storm tracks this way

27 mins ago

Mitch and Cam from the Modern Family television series have become two of the most recognisable gay characters on screen ...

Modern Family's breakthrough move with transgender child

Amy Schumer is the first woman to make the list.

Amy Schumer does what Ellen, Tina Fey and Joan Rivers couldn't

1 hr ago

Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in <i>The Crown</i>.

First look at the most expensive television series ever made

Lisa Wilkinson lashes out at parents who allow children access to technology on the 'Mixed Grill' segment on <i>Today</i>.

Wilkinson under fire for attacking 'crazy' parenting technique

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Volcanic ash strands thousands in Bali

An owl sculpture, by Bruce Armstrong, keeps watch over Belconnen.

Your essential guide to Canberra’s regions (and who lives there)

Dogs can decipher real praise, the study suggests.

The 10 health benefits of dogs, and the one big health risk

Daily World Dispatch

12:03PM

How I fought a charge for protesting the light ...

11:55AM

Elves cop blame for mudslides and flooding in ...

11:52AM

Donald Trump restrains himself during the debate.

Morning-after verdict: Clinton won the debate, Trump needs more meds

ANALYSIS
1 hr ago

Alicia Machado, in May 2016, says Donald Trump bullied her about her weight.

Who is Donald Trump's 'Miss Piggy'?

Georgina Mitchell

No ailment: Donald Trump

'No sniffles': Trump denies illness as online theories take off

15 mins ago

More rain is on the way for Canberra.

Canberra could see wettest September on record

Ali does Canberra proud on Zumbo's Just Desserts

Floriade's NightFest set to attract 35,000 visitors

Hoddle Street killer Julian Knight.

Hoddle Street killer loses compo bid over Duntroon abuse

Labor and the Greens made significant pledges to build new cycle infrastructure on Tuesday night.

Pre-poll voting begins, as major parties pledge cycling funding

Deputy Opposition Leader Alistair Coe plans to refer payments to UnionsACT to the auditor-general.

Liberals to refer UnionsACT payments to auditor-general

2-6 Bowes Street Canberra

Future home of ACT Health in Woden up for sale

Jockey Danny Nikolic with partner Tania Hyett.

Race-fixing claims set to rock spring carnival

Nick McKenzie, Richard Baker

Senator Cory Bernardi sits below a portrait of of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in the joint party room at Parliament ...

Bernardi calls for 'delicate' One Nation-style policy

NSW

Hoddle Street killer Julian Knight.

Hoddle St killer loses bid over Duntroon abuse

Police were called to a home in Greenslopes after a stabbing early Wednesday.

Woman stabbed in back, arms and stomach

QLD

Debt collectors chasing ATO debts are to be paid bonuses and incentives, according to an ad recruiting collectors.

ATO sends bounty-hunters after late payers

Peter Henderson, Secretary of The Department of Foreign Affairs?7/12/1983

Diplomat who foresaw the rise of the public service 'yes-men' dies

Taxpayers paid for up to $50,000 of massage therapy for former public servant,

Taxpayers fund ex-public servant's $50K massage bill

Coalition MP Stuart Robert's links to the company have come under scrutiny.

Large chunk of MP's speech written by property developer lobbyist

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell, Amy Remeikis

'Don't treat us as easy target': private schools' warn on funding

Matthew Knott

NSW RSL prepares for major financial audit

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

If a plebiscite on same-sex marriage goes ahead, what will be the justification used to deny future plebiscites on ...

Poll shows public are turning on plebiscite plan

Tom McIlroy

Senator Cory Bernardi sits below a portrait of of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in the joint party room at Parliament ...

Bernardi urges Liberal backing of some One Nation stances

Treasurer Scott Morrison said that if there were to be changes to the tax, "it is my view as Treasurer they will be made ...

Morrison, Joyce do compromise deal on backpacker tax

Donald Trump likes to give allies a spray.

What the hell would Donald Trump mean for Australia?

COMMENT

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres in 2013.

Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, dies

19 mins ago

Some of the 3562 Inmates sleep on any space they can find in a classroom in Quezon city jail, Philippines.

The miserable Filipino jail overcrowded by Duterte's war on drugs

Lindsay Murdoch

Jeremy Corbyn MP gives the thumbs up to supporters.

UK Labour's long road to regaining voter trust

Nick Miller
1 hr ago

A Brazilian visa allowing Spanish Araceli Gonzalez de Pujol to remain in the country temporarily, says she had no occupation.

How sexism stopped Mrs Garbo from joining MI5

Nick Miller
57 mins ago

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We shouldn't turn our backs on the world economy

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Michael Ennis of the Sharks celebrates victory during the NRL Qualifying Final match.

How I know the Sharks will win the grand final

COMMENT
Alan Stokes

The first US presidential debate had a major impact on markets.

Markets Live: AGL leads the way up

Live
Jens Meyer
41 mins ago

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: <The French flag on the Sydney Harbour Bridge> on July 15, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. ...

Sydney at risk of 'housing bubble', warns UBS

37 mins ago

A policy to apply lower poker machine tax rates to clubs than pubs has cost taxpayers $13.5 billion over 20 years.

Gambling is killing one Australian a day as it rakes in billions

1 hr ago

AGL ceo Andy Vesey poses for a photo on the rooftop of AGL's new Docklands building in Melbourne

AGL announces $600m buyback, dividend hike

1 hr ago

Elon Musk outlines plans to put humans on Mars

Banks pay $200m for 'bastardry'

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Domino's slices 'unsanitised' research

8@eight: What you need to know before the market opens

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Angus Nicholson

First home-buyers without a partner face a long road ahead.

Single and average income? Buying a home is nearly impossible

Do you need some help around the house?

22 must-know housekeeping hacks for busy parents

The ReActor glass house rotates 360 degrees and tilts as the occupants move around inside.

Revolving glass house seesaws as you move inside

An owl sculpture, by Bruce Armstrong, keeps watch over Belconnen.

Your essential guide to Canberra's regions (and who lives there)

2-6 Bowes Street Canberra

Future home of ACT Health at Woden Town Centre up for sale

Spring suits.

21 of the best spring suits (and how to wear them)

Men's Suits

Go-slow approach: The dos and don'ts of dating when you have children.

Back in the game: The rules of dating when you have kids

Culture

The big four banks and AMP represent nearly three-quarters of the 628 "Fat Cat Funds".

Big banks and AMP dominate 'fat cat' super funds

John Collett
1 hr ago

Jane and Morgan Cook with their two sons Jonathan (L) and Benjaman (R) save on pooling data

How families can cut their mobile bills by pooling data

John Collett

Michael and Kareena Gale run a series of preschools.

'My husband chucked in a six-figure job to join my company'

Alexandra Cain
43 mins ago

Zoe Pointon and Marta Higuera, co-Founders and co-CEOs at Open Agent

The best business advice I ever received

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

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Boogieman politics: ScoMo

Federal Politics

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Bernardi backs One Nation policies

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Kids and screens: how much is too much?

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Hundreds reported dead in Aleppo offensive

Max Walker

Cricket legend Max Walker dies at 68

1 hr ago

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The hilarious Stan Original comedy No Activity, now streaming

Under the Gun - documentary analysis of America's gun control laws

LIU

Product recall costs mount for businesses

Advertiser Content

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Exposing the history of lingerie

Advertiser Content

LIU

The business rules of attraction

Advertiser

Katy Perry strips down in Funny or Die video to encourage US election voting

Katy Perry strips off to encourage US voters to step up

Ebony Bowden
26 mins ago

Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in <i>The Crown</i>.

The Crown lands: First look at the most expensive TV series ever

Michael Idato

<i>Modern Family</i> is taking a ground-breaking step by casting a transgender child actor.

Modern Family's breakthrough move with transgender child

Michael Idato

Amy Schumer is the first woman to make the list.

Schumer makes history as first woman on highest paid list

Amy Croffey
1 hr ago

Denzel Washington plays Troy Maxson and Viola Davis plays Rose Maxson in <i>Fences</i>.

Denzel Washington directs and stars in Oscar contender Fences

Ebony Bowden

Vice President Joe Biden to guest star on Law & Order: SVU.

Vice-President Joe Biden to guest star on Law & Order: SVU

Jill Meagher was brutally murdered in 2012.

Could ABC doco have been our Making a Murderer?

Karl Quinn

Marc Anwar (left) as Sharif Nazir on Coronation Street.

Coronation Street actor fired over anti-India Twitter tirade

Christopher D Shea

Conner was eliminated from the reality show on Sunday night.

'Such a crazy game': Canberra's Conner eliminated from Survivor

Craig Clancy at the start of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.

Distinguished gentleman riders raise more than $30,000

Canberra Glassworks founder Klaus Moje with general manager Beverly Growden as artist Sophia Emmett works in the hotshop.

Canberra art pioneer and 'grandfather' of studio glass dies

Clementine Ford

The question I am tired of being asked

COMMENT
Clementine Ford
13 mins ago

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber have announced their separation.

Why a celebrity break-up takes us by surprise - and stings

COMMENT
Kerri Sackville
1 hr ago

Clinton reacts during the debate. This is probably wrong too.

The unfair criticism that Hillary Clinton can't escape

Elahe Izadi
1 hr ago

Gigi Hadid after the Max Mara show.

'Not model behaviour': Gigi Hadid hits back at report of Milan attack

Mary Ward

Lisa Wilkinson lashes out at parents who allow children access to technology on the 'Mixed Grill' segment on <i>Today</i>.

Wilkinson says parents are 'crazy' for giving kids access to iPads

Jenna Clarke

Live Schreiber and Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber split after 11 years together

Amy Croffey

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. A Clinton contract on the popular PredictIt betting market gained 6 ...

7 times Hillary Clinton owned Donald Trump in the first debate

COMMENT
Jenny Noyes

Jessica Seaborn

Why I didn't listen to my doctor's advice

COMMENT
Jessica Seaborn

No size fits all.

Why women are sharing their clothing size on social media

Sarah Berry

Exercise: it does so much more than make you fit.

Why I'm addicted to exercise but don't care about my abs

Dr Tim Sharp
1 hr ago

The problem: doctors are ill prepared and unwilling to treat obese patients. Photo: iStock

When doctors fail to see past weight, other problems lurk

Gina Kolata

Best new Australian beers for spring.

Here are the 10 best Australian beers to drink this spring

Callan Boys

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Hot food trends: High-tech lunch boxes, a new superfood and more

Sofia Levin

Simple lemon butter sauce for seafood.

How to make seafood taste better? Try this simple lemon sauce

Nick Haddow

How I feed my babies, and the reason behind it just doesn't matter.

Laziness and other (non-judgmental) reasons I breastfeed my baby

Shani Archer

Nicole Poppic taught her teenage daughter Cara, 14, a firm lesson on respect.

Mum applauded for epic late note to school after teen's disrespect

Cat Rodie

Bob Cornelius shared this photo on Facebook, asking parents to teach their kids about embracing differences in others.

'Never have five letters cut so deep': son's heartbreaking note

Ariane Beeston

Gotthard Base Tunnel, Switzerland. Photo: Swiss Travel System

57km at 250km/h: Inside world's longest, deepest passenger tunnel

Keith Austin

'All-inclusive' tours often don't include the guide's tip.

Not just restaurants: The most annoying tips travellers have to pay

Ben Groundwater
16 mins ago

The view from Casa Gangotena's terrace over Quito.

Inside the city hotel named South America's best

Craig Platt

Look familiar? Xiaomi's new Mi 5s.

Xiaomi takes aim at Apple with $390 phone

Tim Biggs
1 hr ago

When lightsabers clash you can see and hear the iPhone 7's multimedia improvements.

How is iPhone 7 as a multimedia device?

COMMENT
Adam Turner

Old meets new: my '53 Corvette alongside the GTS HSV Maloo.

Forza Horizon 3 is a fun, vibrant adventure with an Aussie flavour

Tim Biggs

Now is the time to buy a new 4K TV

Lifehacker

A composite image of possible water plumes on the south pole of Jupiter's moon Europa.

Water geysers prompt hope for life on Europa

Rachel Feltman

Drive's exclusive illustration of how the Ford Falcon could have looked in 2026.

The Ford Falcon of the future

Stephen Ottley

Hyundai i30 Tourer.

What city-friendly wagon should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Focus Focus ST Mountune v VW Golf GTI 40 Years.

The ultimate hot hatch battle?

David McCowen

BMW electrifies racing

Stephen Ottley

Audi has been swept up in the on-going VW emissions scandal.

How VW scandal is hurting Audi

Jeep has revealed its all-new Compass ahead of its 2017 launch.

All-new Jeep Compass revealed

Stephen Ottley

Canberra Olympic celebrate after beating Green Gully.

Canberra Olympic stun league to reach playoff against Sydney FC

Gone: Sam Allardyce was only in charge of England for one game.

Sam Allardyce loses 'dream' England job after newspaper sting

Josh Hodgson is one of the favourites to win the Dally M Medal.

Suspension 'spanner' in Hodgson's Dally M works

ACT Olympians and Paralympians were officially welcomed back to Canberra at Floriade. Caroline Buchanan gets hugs from ...

Buchanan draws on brother's experience to back Willoughby

Nick Kyrgios

'Kyrgios needs to learn the same lessons I did': Agassi

Lance Franklin

Plugger's advice: don't focus on Buddy

Raiders back-up hooker Kurt Baptiste is close to re-signing with the club.

Raiders close in on Rapana deal

Facing a battle: Wallabies captain Stephen Moore has won three matches from 10 attempts in South Africa.

Moore knows what Wallabies are up against