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A still from CCTV footage of other detainees rioting at the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERCCTV shows 'nasty' Bimberi Youth Justice Centre riot

Cassandra Morgan
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison enters the House of Representatives. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONScott Morrison is walking wounded

Peter Brent

GM to scrap Holden brand in Aust and NZ

'Difficult decision': General Motors to scrap Holden brand

Tim Dornin
2hrs ago

Chifley man Malec Bandy, 29, who has pleaded not guilty to offences including aggravated robbery. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERMan 'received instructions from inmate' before alleged robbery

Blake Foden

Australians stuck on a cruise ship in Japan will be evacuated home on Wednesday.

Evacuation plan for Aussie ship passengers

Rebecca Gredley and Tracey Ferrier
2hrs ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, who says the Coalition's draft religious discrimination bill could undermine human rights and existing territory legislation. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Discrimination bill could hurt women, transgender people, ACT chief says

Cassandra Morgan

Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Commissioner says ministerial staffers need 'guidance'

Adrian Rollins

The prime minister says he is pleased a NSW firefighter has not been sacked over a verbal spray.

PM glad firefighter not sacked over spray

Government chooses wire-free light rail plan despite cost blowout fears

UPDATEDACT bikie gang president arrested on weapons charges

UPDATEDOrroral Valley fire downgraded to patrol status

Fears of robo-debt 'disaster' repeat

A still from CCTV footage of other detainees rioting at the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERCCTV shows 'nasty' Bimberi Youth Justice Centre riot

2hrs ago

A landslide has closed the highway at Brown Mountain. Picture: Facebook/Live Traffic NSW

Boulders on Brown Mountain blown up

Founder of Ona Coffee, Sasa Sestic, is leading the way in sustainability. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Ona Coffee says goodbye to single-use cups

Australian chef Maggie Beer has announced the sudden death of her daughter Saskia.

Saskia Beer dies suddenly in her sleep

Professor David Lindenmayer. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

We need better politicians says top ANU scientist

Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

Macau casinos to reopen after virus fear

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Japan confirms more virus cases on ship

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Christmas Island evacuees return home

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Japan limits public crowds due to virus

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Ombudsman seeks detention centre closure

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Holden's demise 'a sign of the times'

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Tiny sailing boats float in the fountain outside Luxembourg Palace, in the Luxembourg Garden in Paris. Picture: Shutterstock

Parisian perfection: why you need to visit in spring

Steve McKenna

Alice Springs bursts even more into life for Parrtjima, starting early April. Picture: James Horan

Eight dates you need in your travel diary right now

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Check with your cruise line to see what changes may have been made to your itinerary.

Cruise stops cancelled, routes suspended in face of coronavirus

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Welfare groups say a new income reporting system may result in recipients owing money.

Fears of robo-debt 'disaster' repeat

Dominic Perrottet says federal politicians have been consumed by "day-to-day survival".

NSW treasurer's swipe at federal politics

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has hosed down speculation he will again challenge Michael McCormack.

Barnaby falls in behind Nationals leader

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERPush for changes to prevent auditor being gagged again

The ABC has failed to block federal police use of documents gathered in a raid on the broadcaster.

ABC case against AFP raids dismissed

Steven Trask

Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Commissioner says ministerial staffers need 'guidance'

Adrian Rollins

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese want the Gaetjens report on sports rorts to be made public.

Sport grants rort 'just stinks': Albanese

Colin Brinsden

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says he will lead the Nationals to the next election.

McCormack won't change leadership rules

Colin Brinsden

Family home shouldn't be included in pension assets test

Family home shouldn't be included in pension assets test

Letters to the editor

The coast still needs our support

The coast still needs our support

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A motorcyclist in Chengdu drives past a screen warning people not to travel to Wuhan. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFreedom of speech could save lives in China

Paul Letters

Founder of Ona Coffee, Sasa Sestic, is leading the way in sustainability. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Ona Coffee says goodbye to single-use cups

Karen Hardy

Wollunqua, which features in Terraform II. Picture: Josh Dykgraaf

REVIEWVisual tricks create photo series of curious, detailed creatures

Brian Rope

A detail of Cottier Gallery. Picture: Brenton McGeachie

REVIEWSeeing pattern and effect in neon lights

Kerry-Anne Cousins

Founder of Ona Coffee, Sasa Sestic, is leading the way in sustainability. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Ona Coffee says goodbye to single-use cups

Ted Crossing, 99, with Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles at the National Gallery of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The man with the cheque who paid for Blue Poles

Jasper Lindell

From the Australian version of Monty Python's Spamalot, touring in 2020 and premiering in Canberra. Picture: Supplied

When performing Python is a parody already performed

Peter Brewer

The Raiders spent Monday at schools in Canberra as part of their annual community blitz. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERSia channels Lomu to be king of kids

Playmaker Bayley Kuenzle returned to Brumbies training on Monday. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERRecovery Chief concern as Kuenzle returns for Brumbies

Maddison Rocci is emerging as an elite guard in the WNBL. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBER'We can get it done': Rocci eyes grand final berth on road trip

Matilda McDonell, Giants Netball and Australian under-21s player. Picture: Jamila Toderas.

McDonell eyes Giant leap in Super Netball pay

Canberra's Brendan Johnston wins the Melbourne to Warrnambool. Picture: Anthony Brady

Canberra cyclist claims century-old classic

Lucie Bertoldo

Kia Nurse showed why she is the league's most valuable player. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBER'Big time' Nurse has grand final within reach

Caden Helmers

Indigenous All Star Latrell Mitchell hopes to reinvent himself as a fullback with the Rabbitohs.

Mitchell hopes to change the game at No.1

Laine Clark
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Holden decision leaves Supercars uncertain

Ed Jackson

Ginny and Guy in their home.

Facing the future with love, decency and kindness

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

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The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Emma Brown

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Australians who were evacuated to Christmas Island from China have started to return home.

Christmas Island evacuees return home

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Ongoing issues and structural defects means the Villawood Detention Centre is unsuitable for use.

Ombudsman seeks detention centre closure

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Holden's demise has come at a challenging time for the automotive industry, its industry body says.

Holden's demise 'a sign of the times'

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Defence lawyers point to the possibility of evidence in the Ciara Glennon case being contaminated.

Lab under microscope at Claremont trial

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Australians stuck on a cruise ship in Japan will be evacuated home on Wednesday.

Evacuation plan for Aussie ship passengers

Rebecca Gredley and Tracey Ferrier
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Vegan activist James Warden is accused of stealing a $1500 calf from a WA farm.

WA vegan activists on trial for calf theft

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Uber driver Onur Dedeoglu is on trial over the alleged sexual assault of a teenage passenger.

Accused Uber rapist claims teen consented

Steve Zemek
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GM shuts the door on Holden in Australia

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Macau's casinos are set to reopen after a two-week closure due to the coronavirus.

Macau casinos to reopen after virus fear

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Macau's casinos are set to reopen after a two-week closure due to the coronavirus.

Macau casinos to reopen after virus fear

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American passengers stranded in a quarantined cruise liner off Japan are now on their way home.

Japan confirms more virus cases on ship

21m ago

American passengers stranded in a quarantined cruise liner off Japan are now on their way home.

Japan confirms more virus cases on ship

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People wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus cross a street in Tokyo.

Japan limits public crowds due to virus

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People wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus cross a street in Tokyo.

Japan limits public crowds due to virus

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Kaleen Primary School teacher Jess Bulluss helps pupils (from left) Ellen, Sophie, David and Annabel. Picture: Karleen Minney

The benefits of pen pals in the internet age

Amy Martin

The Australian Running Festival 2019. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

What you should eat to run your best Canberra Marathon

Ted Crossing, 99, with Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles at the National Gallery of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The man with the cheque who paid for Blue Poles

Jasper Lindell

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Patrick Piwko, Arek Radtke, and Helena Radtke (7 months).

Socials: Down the track

Siobhan O'Connor and Rose-Mary Faulkner.

Witnessing the future of craft

Ellen Miech and Rosalind and Stephen Moran.

Amanda Palmer: There was no intermission

Malaysian BlazeAid volunteers help farmers repair fences in bushfire affected regions. BlazeAid founder Kevin Butler (second from right) said he was thrilled with the changes to the backpacker visa regulations. Photo supplied by BlazeAid.

Backpackers eligible to work in bushfire recovery

2hrs ago

Malaysian BlazeAid volunteers help farmers repair fences in bushfire affected regions. BlazeAid founder Kevin Butler (second from right) said he was thrilled with the changes to the backpacker visa regulations. Photo supplied by BlazeAid.

Backpackers eligible to work in bushfire recovery

2hrs ago

Corey Ireland

Creditors owed more than $13 million in CD & PJ Ireland liquidation

Corey Ireland

Creditors owed more than $13 million in CD & PJ Ireland liquidation

Runners up Ros and Jock Weir of Ellersmere, Barmedman, with their grand daughter Lucy, 3. Photos: Hannah Powe

Photos of the West Wyalong Maiden Ewe Comp

Runners up Ros and Jock Weir of Ellersmere, Barmedman, with their grand daughter Lucy, 3. Photos: Hannah Powe

Photos of the West Wyalong Maiden Ewe Comp