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Police.

Woman dies in Barton Hwy crash, man and baby hurt

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

This undated photo provided by Stephen Govel/www.stephengovel.com shows Justine Damond, of Sydney, Australia, who was ...

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

The new Molonglo 3 urban area, for which the government's land agency wants an exemption from having to do a full ...

Environmental exemption for new Molonglo suburb?

Missing woman Shirley Cooper

Woman reported missing from Bruce, police seek public's help

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

Why you need to update your Apple devices. Right now

AFP to keep details of botched prosecution secret

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Christian Lealiifano of the Brumbies watches from the bench during the Super Rugby ...

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

Chris Dutton

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

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika and Wallabies players look dejected after losing the ...

Cheika, do this and the Wallabies will be competitive again

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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

Sean Spicer quits, Hollywood laments a lost muse

6:50AM

Don't cry for Spicer. His tenure was a disaster

6:34AM

Wall Street slips on GE

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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

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

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

David Wroe

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

Bill Shorten, seen with his wife Chloe, is likely to send jitters through high income earners and the top end of town ...

'Inequality kills hope': Bill Shorten sets Labor's defining mission

Trusts are an increasingly popular - and legal - way to minimise tax.

Australia's multibillion-dollar legal tax avoidance loophole

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

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

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

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

Human factor keeping jobs growth alive and well

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

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

NAB's Baird eyes gains from 'asset recycling'

Clancy Yeates

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

Mathew Dunckley

Meet the net companies taking on the NBN

Nicole Lindsay

Selling CommInsure could make sense for CBA: analysts

Clancy Yeates

Myer's in trouble - better call Sol

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

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

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

3682 NW Princeton Place, Boca Raton, Florida.

Star Trek-themed $38 million mansion hits the market

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

Make sure you find the one special element that you want to take throughout the house.

The simple trick professionals use when designing interiors

Juggler Kon Kudo.

Real estate circus ends with Gungahlin region house price record

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

Footy show in crisis: Hutchison out, McGuire in, Newman safe

UPDATED
Broede Carmody

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

Sam Newman on the <i>Footy Show</i>.

'Complete sad sack': Newman's strange Footy Show turn

Broede Carmody

Chester Bennington died in his home near Los Angeles.

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dies aged 41

UPDATED

Karen Robson (Irma), Anne Lambert (Miranda), Jane Vallis (Marion) and Christine Schuler (Edith) in Peter Weir's 1975 film.

Foxtel's Hanging Rock remake picked up in US by Amazon

Michael Idato

Hi-5 (left top to right): Shay, Joe, Bailey, Lachie and Courtney.

TV bosses call for end to children's content

Karl Quinn

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

A bride models a tp creation.

These incredible wedding dresses are made from toilet paper

Annie Brown
3 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

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

How clean is your gym?

Jo Hartley

A few natural ways to leave your home smelling sweet.

The case for not having a 'signature scent'

Stephanie Darling

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

Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones.

How to get the best hair on Game of Thrones

Stephanie Darling

A regular Facetime session with Nan is a joy previous generations didn't have the privilege of accessing.

Let's not blame selfies for inadequate community care

COMMENT
Jenny Noyes

A "heartbreaking" decline: Doug with Nick Young.

The dementia cases that can be prevented

Sarah Berry

Neil Perry's spaghetti with bottarga.

A guide to different salts and substitutes, and how to use them

Raid the pantry for this one-pan chicken puttanesca.

Three one-tray wonders including this twist on chicken cacciatore

Barman Marcellus Heleta at the Tipsy Bull demonstrates a few different cocktails that will be on the menu. Photo Jay Cronan

Review: Braddon's new restaurant-bar for gin lovers

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

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

Tesla MotThe electric-car maker has seen its shares fall by almost 20 per cent since June 22.

Murdoch joins Tesla board

Todd Spangler

Driving Holden's answer to the Toyota Kluger

David McCowen

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