Major Stuart McCarthy is calling for a public inquiry into the ADF's use of antimalarial drug mefloquine. Photo: Brendon Thorne
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Australian soldiers and veterans are calling for an immediate inquiry into the use of an antimalarial drug they believe scarred them with permanent psychological damage, anxiety attacks, vertigo, nightmares, suicidal thoughts and hallucinations.
The group, which includes commandos and officers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, believe they have been incorrectly diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or depression and were ignored by the military after raising concerns about the drug.
- Malcolm Turnbull offered Scott Morrison the position of treasurer in a Turnbull government in February, seven months before Tony Abbott was removed as prime minister. Read the inside story of Abbott's downfall in Shirtfronted: The story of the Abbott government
- The redevelopment of the Currong apartments in the city was so high on the government's agenda in 2004 that it rejected warnings from the Chief Minister's Department that going ahead without planning changes would limit how much people were prepared to bid.
- Thousands of people descended on Parliament House to demand action on climate change as part of demonstrations throughout the country.
- Canberra's farmers say the 'food bowl of Canberra is being trampled' by the want for urban sprawl and called on the National Capital Authority to remain as the "umpire".
Shaun Marsh blazes away on the off side on his way to a crucial 49 for Australia.
One swallow does not make a summer but it may have saved the Test career of Shaun Marsh, who defied a nation of doubters to lead Australia to a thrilling series victory against New Zealand.
After a winter of upheaval, the Steve Smith era has started with a 2-0 triumph over the Trans Tasman rivals, as cricket's first day-night Test finished in three days with the crowd on the edge of their seats.
- As she made history as the first woman to play in Canberra's premier men's cricket competition, the only concern for Weston Creek Molonglo bowler Kira Churchland was helping her side into the Gallop Cup one-day final.
- Matt Jones has survived a nerve-jangling final round to outlast world No.1 Jordan Spieth and a bolting Adam Scott to win the Australian Open.
- Ashleigh Sykes says stepping down from international duties was the right decision for her soccer career - and it paid off for Canberra United's W-League campaign with a 4-1 win against the Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday.
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Get into the festive spirit with Christmas in the City, including the world record-breaking light-decorated Christmas tree. It's part of the SIDS and Kids ACT Christmas lights in the City, alongside markets, performances, children's activities and more. Until December 31.
Ava Bancroft, 8, with her sister Imogen, 2, mum Tegan and dad James. Photo: Jay Cronan
James Bancroft and Tegan Higginson light up as they watch their daughter Ava run around their Melba backyard, giggling as she plays swingball with little sister Imogen.
The eight-year-old is a far cry from the child she was less than two years ago – the child who, at her sickest, weighed a skeletal 13 kilograms.
It was the ultimate gift from a stranger – a life-saving kidney transplant last year – that gave Ava a second chance at life and taught the Bancrofts to appreciate the joy in the everyday life.
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Canberra was one of more than 600 cities around the world to take part in the largest international weekend of climate action ahead of the Paris talks. Photo: Graham Tidy
More than 6000 people attended the People's Climate March in Canberra on Sunday as world leaders prepare to meet in Paris for the United Nations climate summit on Monday.
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