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Chief Minister Andrew Barr gives an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

Warning over super-spreader family reunions as ACT records 31 new cases of COVID-19

Sarah Lansdown

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Dentist and dessert bar added to exposure site list

Lanie Tindale

Brawler Jaxson Kirkwood, right, outside court with vocal supporters earlier this year. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERDeadly skatepark brawl dubbed 'a salutary warning' as six sentenced

Blake Foden

Victim Lachlan Seary's mangled car. Picture: Julia Kanapathippillai

SUBSCRIBER'Don't worry about that': Killer driver's alleged post-crash comment

Blake Foden

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the COVID-19 update on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Nation has torn itself apart' in debate around COVID reopening: Barr

Miriam Webber

Parkes MP Mark Coulton represents the largest seat in NSW. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'Don't need to be lectured': Regional Australia leading the way on climate change, Nationals MP says

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Eurobodalla Shire Council Mayor Liz Innes said the region would welcome ACT residents. Picture: Supplied

Vaccinated ACT residents likely to reap October travel reward

Alex Crowe

ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Karleen Minney

As it happened: Restrictions debate the 'nastiest' of my career: Barr

Lanie Tindale

Severe thunderstorm, hail pass ACT

'We are not changing our approach': Govt defends vaccine passport forgery concerns

Tony Abbott blasts China on 'predatory' trade

The strange quirk that had stopped Julia getting her second Pfizer dose

Chief Minister Andrew Barr gives an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

Warning over super-spreader family reunions as ACT records 31 new cases of COVID-19

A tornado has surged through the central west of NSW.

Tornado rips through central west NSW

A judge has reserved his decision in Erin Molan's defamation claim against The Daily Mail.

Contrition questioned in Erin Molan defamation case

Jim Service was a proud Canberran. Picture: The Canberra Times

Vale Jim Service, one of Canberra's greats

Titans co-captain Jamal Fogarty could help free up Jack Wighton's running game. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERTitans open Fogarty door for Raiders

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Picture: Screenshot

WATCHGladys Berejiklian tells Victorians to 'be optimistic' as state records 1438 cases

Ecuador police enter jail, 116 inmates die

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Israel police kill armed Palestinian woman

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Tenant a suspect in Sweden building blast

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WHAT'S ONToday is International Coffee Day

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GWS star claims second Sheedy Medal

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Severe thunderstorm, hail pass ACT

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From Friday, Canberrans will be able to have two guests in their homes. Jordan Sarri, Anna Young, and Molly Young enjoying a picnic at Yerrabi Pond. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhat you can do from tomorrow in Canberra's lockdown

Miriam Webber

NSW Police will continue to patrol the Kings Highway over the coming long weekend. Picture: NSW Police

Double demerits dropped ahead of long weekend

Peter Brewer

Australians will soon be able to test themselves at home. Picture: Getty

EXPLAINERHow at-home COVID-19 tests work, and what they mean for you

Finn McHugh

From Friday, Canberrans will be able to have two guests in their homes. Jordan Sarri, Anna Young, and Molly Young enjoying a picnic at Yerrabi Pond. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhat you can do from tomorrow in Canberra's lockdown

The ACT is in lockdown. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT COVID-19 business support extended, but the end is nigh

Karen Barlow

A sign outside Woolworth at Lanyon Marketplace in Conder. Picture: Supplied

ACT supermarket open for reduced hours with staff members in quarantine

Megan Doherty

A judge has reserved his decision in Erin Molan's defamation claim against The Daily Mail.

Contrition questioned in Erin Molan defamation case

A tornado has surged through the central west of NSW.

Tornado rips through central west NSW

Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann says one of his victims poisoned him two days before he shot him dead.

NT murder-accused 'poisoned' before spree

A former associate of John Sidoti backed the Drummoyne MP's claims of a chance walking encounter.

ICAC probe hears MP didn't invent dog tale

The NSW Snowy Mountains region is going into a week-long lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19.

Virus lockdown extended for more NSW LGAs

Greta Stonehouse

There are 11,018 active COVID-19 cases in Victoria and the current outbreak's death toll is 41.

'Avoidable' jump in Vic COVID-19 cases

Kaitlyn Offer

Mining Minister Nicole Manison welcomed the news of the $89 million Finnis project for the NT.

Jobs on offer as NT lithium mine proceeds

Steven Deare

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says NSW's lockdown measures will "definitely" lift on October 11.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Former prime minister Tony Abbott. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Tony Abbott blasts China on 'predatory' trade

Parkes MP Mark Coulton represents the largest seat in NSW. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'Don't need to be lectured': Regional Australia leading the way on climate change, Nationals MP says

Department of Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERHow does Home Affairs determine Australian values? Well, it's a secret

The Digital Transformation Agency is developing a digital identity framework. Picture: Shutterstock

New boss appointed to the Digital Transformation Agency

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ATAGI 'taken aback' by PM's blame

Finn McHugh

Veterans' Affairs Minister Andrew Gee says new ADF suicide data confirms importance of the upcoming Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission. Picture: Department of Defence

Support for veterans and families emphasised as new suicide data reveals risk factors

Harley Dennett

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has previously defended the vaccine rollout in disability care. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Disability vaccine rollout 'failure' slammed by expert panel member

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary Phil Gaetjens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

National cabinet accused of being shrouded in secrets

Finn McHugh
Gerard Cockburn

Coincidentally, the American mega-franchise's business model lines up very well with Vincent's. Picture: Mark Kenny

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONMcDonald's in Australia: 50 years of fast food and slow litter

Mark Kenny

Is Canberra going to be a safe haven for the unvaccinated?

Is Canberra going to be a safe haven for the unvaccinated?

Letters to the Editor

Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has tried to make a virtue out of his inability to keep a lid on George Christensen. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONDo party leaders really want to control rogue MPs?

John Warhurst

Anthony Batcheldor, who will not be eligible for parole until November 2024. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERCage fighter invades home over disappearance of '$500k' coins

Rebecca Margaret Blanch was sentenced in the ACT Magistrates Court for having a samurai sword during her rant at a couple. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'Slice and dice': Woman with samurai sword terrorises couple

Deon Gibbons gives his road rage victim the thumbs-up. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERRoad raging business director grabbed woman's face 'like vice'

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Don't forget to thank your favourite barista on International Coffee Day. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONToday is International Coffee Day

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Poet Mike Ladd. Picture: Supplied

What's on in the Canberra literary scene from October 2, 2021

Ron Cerabona

COLLABORATION: When COVID hit, Tim Finn felt the urge to reach out to old friend Phil Manzanera on the other side of the world.

MUSICFinn splits magic with Manzanera from opposite Enz of the world

Josh Leeson

Don't forget to thank your favourite barista on International Coffee Day. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONToday is International Coffee Day

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Judy Bamberger and Bram Van Oosterhout, left, and Richard Bertoldo, far right, donated some produce to Clement Chauvin at Les Bistronomes. Picture: Keegan Carroll

What to do with your excess homegrown vegetables? Get them on the menu at your favourite restaurant

Karen Hardy

Six-time Summernats grand champion Peter Fitzpatrick says the January event will be the biggest yet for new car builds. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERStreet machine festival to be Canberra's first big post-lockdown event

Peter Brewer

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Dentist and dessert bar added to exposure site list

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Dentist and dessert bar added to exposure site list

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews. Picture: Jim Aldersey

DIGESTNo time for complacency

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews. Picture: Jim Aldersey

DIGESTNo time for complacency

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the COVID-19 update on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Nation has torn itself apart' in debate around COVID reopening: Barr

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the COVID-19 update on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Nation has torn itself apart' in debate around COVID reopening: Barr

Titans co-captain Jamal Fogarty could help free up Jack Wighton's running game. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERTitans open Fogarty door for Raiders

History beckons for Greg Holmes in a Test jersey. Picture: Andrew Phan/Wallabies Media

SUBSCRIBERHolmes poised to become the oldest Wallaby since WWII

Cricket ACT boss Olivia Thornton has had to navigate a pandemic since taking on the job earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'Important role to play': Cricket key to allaying lockdown blues

Pablo Matera is among the Argentinian group stranded in NSW after a day trip to Byron Bay. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDPumas stuck across border on eve of final Wallabies Test

An unbeaten half-century from Smriti Mandhana ensured India made a bright start against Australia.

India, rain frustrate Aust in women's Test

Ed Jackson
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Middleton itching for new start

Middleton itching for new start

Sam Burge

Ginninderra's Luke Ryan created a virtual indoor cricket competition during lockdown. Picture: Jamila Toderas

ACT Rockets downed in virtual indoor cricket event

Sam Burge

Trout streams are in superb nick ahead of opening weekend.

October brings promise of better things for local fishos

Ben Caddaye

Authorities say 116 people died and 80 were injured during a riot at a prison in Ecuador.

Ecuador police enter jail, 116 inmates die

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Authorities say 116 people died and 80 were injured during a riot at a prison in Ecuador.

Ecuador police enter jail, 116 inmates die

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Israeli police say a Palestinian woman was killed after she allegedly tried to stab officers.

Israel police kill armed Palestinian woman

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Israeli police say a Palestinian woman was killed after she allegedly tried to stab officers.

Israel police kill armed Palestinian woman

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An explosion and fire at an apartment building in Sweden injured 16 people, four of them seriously.

Tenant a suspect in Sweden building blast

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An explosion and fire at an apartment building in Sweden injured 16 people, four of them seriously.

Tenant a suspect in Sweden building blast

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Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Future living: New residential development Ives incorporates retail space as part of the strategy to provide village shopping convenience to Bruce.

Could Bruce be your perfect new suburb?

A well-designed and functional website is an important element in the success of a small business. Picture: Shutterstock

How much does a professional website cost?

Poet Mike Ladd. Picture: Supplied

What's on in the Canberra literary scene from October 2, 2021

Ron Cerabona

Karen Bugelli does most of her business online these days. Her Tasmanian Hamper Co boomed during COVID lockdowns as people craved sharing a connection without being able to travel.

Businesses sign up to click and connect with customers

Joanne Crawford

Do you like any of these baby names? Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

These are the most popular baby names

Grace Ryan

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Ruth Steinbring, Matilda Cowell, Eliza Evansgray 9, and Simone Gray.

Social photos: Flowers in spring time

Dion Georgopoulos

Elly Harrington, Amy Calis, and Ashley McMahon.

Social photos: Making the most of two hours outdoors

Dion Georgopoulos

Emus at Toorale National Park. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERSeeing the mighty Darling River for the first time through a photographer's lens

Dion Georgopoulos

Buyer Ned Mullany, Weddin Border's, Young, with Ashley and Tom Corkhill, Normanhurst Border Leicester stud, Boorowa and the top priced ram.

Normanhurst Border Leicester top at $14,000, av $3475

Buyer Ned Mullany, Weddin Border's, Young, with Ashley and Tom Corkhill, Normanhurst Border Leicester stud, Boorowa and the top priced ram.

Normanhurst Border Leicester top at $14,000, av $3475

Reader Sharyn Semmens snapped this photo of storm clouds moving in before the weather got more severe. Photo: Western Advocate

Tornado rips through central west in 30km line

Reader Sharyn Semmens snapped this photo of storm clouds moving in before the weather got more severe. Photo: Western Advocate

Tornado rips through central west in 30km line

An artist's impression of the Agri-Tech Hub that would be built within the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment on the Western Sydney University campus at Richmond.

Government support sought for state-of-the art agri-tech hub in Richmond

An artist's impression of the Agri-Tech Hub that would be built within the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment on the Western Sydney University campus at Richmond.

Government support sought for state-of-the art agri-tech hub in Richmond