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Police Chief Janee Harteau has resigned following the death of Justine Damond.

Police chief quits over Justine Damond's death

BREAKING
55 mins ago

Sean Spicer has resigned as White House press secretary.

War in the White House as Sean Spicer resigns

Police.

Woman dies in Barton Hwy crash, man and baby hurt

59 mins ago

Chris Alcock hugs James Dargaville after the first try of the game.

Hurricanes end Brumbies' season of hope in Lealiifano's comeback

Chris Dutton

The Chifley man, 34, was jailed for nine months for the 'degrading' domestic violence attack.

Man tore off girlfriend's dress in 'degrading' attack, court told

An engineer removes ice from a Qantas aircraft at Canberra airport in sub-zero temperatures.

Canberra experiences the coldest start to winter in 33 years

'Never thought I'd speak on behalf of white woman killed by police'

Environmental exemption for new Molonglo suburb?

Driver who 'hit cyclist, pedestrian' in ACT pleads not guilty

Defence vows to reduce top-level security clearance backlog

Canberra's 'Nomads boss' to fight drugs, weapons charges

A teenage boy protects a baby as he runs to safety after fleeing Islamic State during the offensive to retake West ...

They clapped when Islamic State invaded their city. Then the killings began.

Canberrans woke up to a frosted city on Saturday.

A frosty minus 7 degree start to the weekend for Canberra

3 mins ago

Proposed GST changres threaten cash-crunch for developers, industry warns

Lack of new detached housing ACT's 'Achilles' heel'

Jacinta Tynan ...I didn't want to look at the photos and forever be reminded of how ghastly I actually felt.

Why I got a blow dry before the birth of my two babies

COMMENT

BICA lab co-owner David Foxwell.

Last rolls - end of an era as Bica photo lab draws the shutters

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Hurricanes eliminate Brumbies

DO NOT USE HUFFPOST Close up image of a young woman with eating disorder, having a midnight snack - eating donuts, in ...

Want to stop craving junk food? Get a good night's sleep

A flight attendant has revealed the most irritating drinks order a passenger can make at 36,000 feet.

What flight attendants notice when you board

Country Championships top three get free pass ...

10:13AM

'Leap of faith': Snail slime hits beauty shelves

9:47AM

A frosty minus 7 degree start to the weekend for ...

10:24AM

Portia and Jon Dunne are selling their home in Catalina and are building one in Batehaven. Photo by Karlene Minney.

The 'prosperity effect': NSW South Coast house prices are surging

Townhouses offer a family friendly alternative to a detached house at a lower entry price.

Unlocking the market's 'missing middle' could help tackle affordability

Nicola Powell
1 hr ago

58 Endeavour Street, Red Hill.

The red-hot Canberra suburb with change on the horizon

Proposed GST changres threaten cash-crunch for developers, industry warns

Lack of new detached housing is Canberra's 'Achilles' heel': report

With its weathered shingles, bucolic cupola, and inviting wrap around terrace, it's hard to resist the charm of a ...

Inside the 'beach-house' on top of a New York apartment

4-4-1977. Neg No A9986 Football. Phil Carman of Collingwood jumps over Terry Wheeler to mark [Book - Sport]

Ex-VFL star apologises to Canberra umpire, 34 years later

Canberra's fundraising heroes of the World's Greatest Shave

Canberra braces for weekend light rail disruptions in city centre

The Australian Federal Police

AFP to keep details of botched prosecution secret

Curtin father Jim Dixon with son Jack Dixon, of Alfred Deakin High, Melrose High teacher Anna Russell and UnionsACT ...

Canberra teacher defends union's controversial school program

Mattresses represent the burden of sexual assault. Sexual assault victim Freya.

'Enough': Sexual assault survivors protest outside Parliament

Tom Conroy takes an emotional pummeling as Winston Smith in 1984.

Some have vomited or fainted. Do you have the stomach for 1984?

Plans developed inside Transport for NSW into a tram line down Parramatta Road

$2.7b light rail line plan for Sydney's inner west axed

EXCLUSIVE

Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation director Stanley Warrie reacts to the judgment.

Traditional owners win native title fight

WA

A proposed Islamic hub at Durack has received conditional approval from Brisbane City Council

Council says no to exclusive gated Islamic community

UPDATED

"For many students this scholarship payment has made a difference in terms of their ability to move to university and ...

The most popular APS flight routes revealed

A logjam in security clearances has strained intelligence agencies.

Defence vows to reduce security clearance backlog

Federal government departments spent $427 million on travel in 2016.

'Reeks of hypocrisy': The most popular APS flight routes revealed

Dolly Snell's work will be displayed in London.

DFAT spends $50,000 on art for three cities

ASIO Director-General of Security Duncan Lewis and Attorney-General Senator George Brandis in May.

Intelligence watchdog 'needs to triple staff' to keep eye on spies

David Wroe

After 31 years, this enduring judicial scandal will be reignited

Kate McClymont

Labor preparing to announce major new tax policy

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten flagged more redistributive policies at the Melbourne Institute outlook conference on Friday.

Bill Shorten's equality pitch: the economy's not working for all

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny
1 hr ago

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Greens leader Richard Di Natale on June 26, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by ...

Richard Di Natale's month from hell: where to now for the Greens?

Judith Ireland

The US will remain dominant. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the Melbourne Institute outlook conference on Friday.

Bishop denies US is becoming isolationist and weak under Trump

Peter Martin

Jordon Steele-John will make history as Australia's youngest ever senator.

'I want the job': Youngest ever senator will replace Scott Ludlam

EXCLUSIVE
Adam Gartrell

Young people campaign ahead of East Timor's parliamentary election.

Timorese vote with 'gas shadow' over their future

Lindsay Murdoch

Sarah Kuhnen, a neighbour of Justine Damond, addresses the crowd at Beard's Plaisance Park, Minneapolis, near the scene ...

'Who do I call?': Marchers united in fear over policing

Paul McGeough

THe shallow quake hit off the coast of Turkey on Friday morning.

Powerful earthquake kills two on Greek island of Kos

UPDATED

Boat belonging to the Defend Europe group.

Stop-the-boats activists 'not neo-Nazis any more'

Nick Miller

Illustration: Jim Pavlidis.

Tony and Kevin are politics' worst retirees

COMMENT
Jacqueline Maley

David Pope

David Pope's latest cartoons

At 8:30 the next morning, Mary Blandford announced that they needed to wind up: it was almost library opening time.

Sex, books and rock 'n' roll: after dark at the local library

COMMENT
Danny Katz

Illustration: Simon Bosch

'Sold a lemon': Aveo's aged care comes at a high price

Adele Ferguson

Whether manual or cognitive, routine tasks are easier to automate than non-routine ones.

Humans still matter despite the rise of the 'gig economy'

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Mike Baird, former NSW premier and now senior NAB executive, says infrastructure is a priority area for the bank.

Hot desking, selfies, 'asset recycling': Baird's new NAB life

Clancy Yeates

Many retirees don't know what they are signing until it is too late.

Calls for action on retirement villages grow louder

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Reserve Bank deputy puts brakes on rate hike speculation

Eryk Bagshaw

'Don't tell us how to spend our money' - owners blast Fortescue

Mathew Dunckley

Myer's in trouble - better call Sol

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Selling CommInsure could make sense for CBA: analysts

Clancy Yeates

It doesn't take much to be a better man, but you can always improve.

12 essential life skills every man needs to have

Self Improvement

Iconic denim brand strikes a chord with Aussie rockers

Men's Style

If you're claiming interest on an investment loan for a tax deduction, you need to keep it 100 per cent separate from ...

Investors falling foul of rules on tax-deductible interest

Noel Whittaker

Australians overseas will be hit with a fine when they get home if they don't declare worldwide income for HECS-HELP ...

The $3600 HECS fine aimed at Aussies overseas

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Mark Zuckerberg's relationship with Priscilla Chan is a bonus according to new research.

A secret ingredient for entrepreneurial success

James Adonis

Dr Jana Matthews says small businesses need to be bold and aim for international markets.

Four ways to bite bullet and go global

COMMENT
Jana Matthews

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Footy show: Hutchison out, McGuire in, Newman safe

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Chocking baby saved by police

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Super Wednesday to drive the AUD

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Justine Damond: Australian rescues trapped ducklings

Miss Hedda Banco models swimwear at Tamarama Beach in Sydney's east on 6 June 1956. SMH NEWS Picture by HUGH ROSS Winter ...

Rewind - The model

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It is happening again. The new Twin Peaks is now streaming. Only on Stan.

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Gather the congregation for the brand new season of Preacher - 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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Singer and writer Angie Hart at lunch at Hutong Dumpling Bar, Melbourne.

The darkness behind Frente singer's Kelly Street smile

Karl Quinn

Sydney Festival show SHIT,written by?Patricia Cornelius. Cast includes Peta Brady (Sam), Nicci Wilks (Billy)?and Sarah ...

The play so rude audiences dare not speak its name

Elissa Blake

Poster for the film A Ghost Story. (Photo sourced from web)

Casey Affleck in a sheet? Bizarre ghost tale becomes break-out hit

Stephanie Bunbury

Shoemaker Christian Louboutin, surrounded by dancers Hippy Bang Bang (left) and Lolita Kiss-Curl around a lips-shaped ...

How Christian Louboutin went from shoes to showgirls

Richard Jinman

Eddie McGuire is returning to The Footy Show, Craig Hutchison is leaving.

Footy Show crisis: Eddie's back and letting 'Sam off the leash'

UPDATED
1 hr ago

Stefanie Martini as Jane Tennison, the character made famous by Helen Mirren, in Prime Suspect 1973.

Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect gets a worthy origin story

Karl Quinn

A new project from the Game of Thrones creators has triggered an online uproar.

Game of Thrones creators criticised over slavery drama

Sopan Deb

The former Bachelorette star will make her debut on Home and Away later this year.

Sam Frost hits back at Home and Away critics

Rob Moran

Tom Conroy takes an emotional pummeling as Winston Smith in 1984.

Do you have the stomach to see 1984 at the Canberra Theatre?

Lexi Sekuless and Kristian Jenkins in Constellations.

5 things to do this weekend in Canberra

Albert Namatjira.

Painting country: rare Namatjira works on show at NGA

Festival goers arrive in Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass 2017 on Friday.

How brands upstage the main stage at Splendour

Jenna Clarke

Your gym equipment may not be as clean as you think.

How clean is your gym?

Jo Hartley

Gwendoline Christie is the most elegant of white walkers this week in both a sassy oversized Bella Freud suit and an ...

Gwendoline Christie's GoT tour wardrobe is inspo for tall women

39 mins ago

"I'm very proud of what I do now that I've been here and see what great work we do and how we help women."

Later-term abortions: Stigma versus reality

Amelia Paxman

A few natural ways to leave your home smelling sweet.

The case for not having a 'signature scent'

Stephanie Darling

A bride models a tp creation.

These incredible wedding dresses are made from toilet paper

Annie Brown

Luke Montagu, Earl of Sandwich and his wife Julie.

The future Countess of Sandwich is selling gluten-free wraps

Andrew Hornery
16 mins ago

Your biological clock doesn't just affect your romantic prospects, it can also cause trouble for your career.

Men: What to do about your ticking biological clock

SATIRE
Sarah-Jane Collins

Jill Dupleix's buttermilk waffles with maple-bacon butter.

We're making waffles! How to make four different batters

Rhubarb and lavender cream tart by Jeremy and Jane Strode.

Best recipes from the late chef Jeremy Strode

Raid the pantry for this one-pan chicken puttanesca.

Three one-tray wonders including this twist on chicken cacciatore

LIttle Mariana Sifrit died on Tuesday after contracting viral meningitis.

'Don't let people kiss your baby': grieving mum's plea

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The genius hack to stop your kids interrupting

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Why preschoolers should play with fire and powertools

Portrait of young woman with hands on her head looking at the camera. Studio shot, grey background.

The surprising drink order that annoys flight attendants the most

Soo Kim

Hong Kong's Symphony of Light.

The world's 12 greatest experiences to do after dark

Brian Johnston

The Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia.

Traveller quiz: What was the original name of the 12 Apostles?

Quiz
Mal Chenu

Before you jump on a plane, it pats to check out your international roaming options.

New Telstra roaming deals a mixed bag

COMMENT

Through the Wi-Fi chip, a hacker may be able to assume control of your device's processor.

Update your Apple devices. Right now.

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Google Home Australian review: does your house need one?

Pokemon

Pokemon GO less annoying after update

Kotaku

AlphaBay was a dark web site for drugs, weapons and other contraband.

Dark web marketplaces shut down

Small car comparison: New Volkswagen Golf v Hyundai i30 v Honda Civic v Subaru Impreza.

What is the best small car?

Stephen Ottley

Police say a man driving a Honda CR-V died as a result of a faulty airbag.

Police blame faulty airbag for Sydney man's death

David McCowen

Holden has revealed its new Commodore VXR, a successor to home-grown models.

How Holden's future is shaping up

David McCowen

Kia

2018 Facelifted Kia Sorento SUV revealed

David McCowen

2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class.

Riding in the new Mercedes ute

Drive Staff

2018 Mercedes-Benz S 400 d 4MATIC

The car that can read the road... and the driver

Andrew MacLean

21 July 2017. Super Rugby Quarter Final. ACT Brumbies v Wellington Hurricanes at Canberra Stadium. Brumbies flankers ...

Hurricanes end Brumbies season of hope in Lealiifano's comeback

Christian Lealiifano watches on from the bench against the Hurricanes.

Talking points: Lealiifano returns but Brumbies' season over

Dispute: Steve Smith and his fellow cricketers have received a new pay offer from Cricket Australia.

Australian cricket in crisis as pay talks fall over once again

EXCLUSIVE

Not even Raiders captain Jarrod Croker knows how Michael Oldfield slots into the team to face the Storm.

What's Oldfield's role to help Raiders weather the Storm?

Happy 300th: Luke Lewis celebrated the milestone in style.

Sharks back in winners' circle after beating Bunnies

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Roosters pair bounce back from Origin blues to down Knights

Diamonds star Sharni Layton.

Layton inspiring next generation of Diamonds to shine

Belconnen Magpies and GWS Giants AFL Women's forward Hannah Wallett. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallett hopes to bridge the AFLW gap