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'Justice has been done': Eastman not guilty of Winchester murder

'Justice has been done': Eastman not guilty of Winchester murder

David Eastman spent 19 years in jail for the murder of the most senior officer in the territory.  Today, a jury found him not guilty after a five-month retrial. 

  • by Alexandra Back & Michael Inman
Eastman not guilty verdict leaves Winchester family 'disappointed'

Eastman not guilty verdict leaves Winchester family 'disappointed'

  • by Michael Inman
Eastman compensation case clear to proceed

Eastman compensation case clear to proceed

  • by Michael Inman

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David Eastman will walk from prison more than 19 years after he was taken into custody.

Flashback: The day David Eastman was released after 19 years in prison

David Eastman's conviction was quashed in 2014 and he left prison a free man.

  • by Christopher Knaus and Michael Inman
Five factors that could turn Australia's property market slump into a crash

Five factors that could turn Australia's property market slump into a crash

The property market slump has been more dramatic than most forecasters thought, but it could get worse.

  • by David Scutt
Dust sweeps through Canberra while it snows in the mountains

Dust sweeps through Canberra while it snows in the mountains

Canberrans woke to dust hanging over the capital on Thursday, after a night of heavy rain.

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy & Megan Dingwall
Lawyers warn a deportation bid 'could incentivise all manner of criminal activity’

Lawyers warn a deportation bid 'could incentivise all manner of criminal activity’

A federal push would allow unlawful non-citizens facing criminal charges to leave the country without facing court.

  • by Michael Koziol
'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback

'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback

As far as return serves go, US comedian Michelle Wolf's comeback to a signature Trump diss is Novak Djokovic-worthy.

  • by Robert Moran
American killed by tribe on  island off-limits to visitors

American killed by tribe on  island off-limits to visitors

The man was killed by a group of hunter-gatherers who live isolated from the outside world, police officials said.

  • by Sanjib Kumar Roy
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Uniting Church of Australia nabs Woden Centre for more than $8 million

Uniting Church of Australia nabs Woden Centre for more than $8 million

In a solid sign of its faith in the future of the Woden Valley, the Uniting Church of Australia has snapped up a prime commercial asset for just over $8 million.

  • by Ray Sparvell
Want a home loan? Here's what you need to do now

Want a home loan? Here's what you need to do now

Homebuyers who keep their bank statements clear of these red flags have the best chance of jumping through lenders' hoops.

  • by Elizabeth Redman

Business

Wall Street is in worse shape than you think it is

Wall Street is in worse shape than you think it is

Wall Street is no longer not just not great - it's downright awful.

  • by Stephen Gandel

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Murphy's back to lay down the law

Murphy's back to lay down the law

Amid a sea of reboots, Murphy Brown had to return says creator Diane English because it has something to say to contemporary America.

  • by Michael Idato
SBS drama On The Ropes punches above its weight

SBS drama On The Ropes punches above its weight

Being cast to play the daughter of Iraqi immigrants who wants to be a boxing trainer is a progressive step; but the actress looks forward to the day that ethnicity is not an issue.

  • by Louise Schwartzkoff

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High times: The controversial new booze trend lighting up bars

High times: The controversial new booze trend lighting up bars

A year since consumption of cannabis-related hemp was legalised, the herb has lit up the alcohol industry.

  • by Stephen A Russell
Limiting screen time for your kid? It's harder than it looks

Limiting screen time for your kid? It's harder than it looks

For some parents, the screen time battle feels like an exercise in futility.

  • by Martha Irvine

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Raiders, Brumbies or Capitals - who is Canberra's best sporting team?

Raiders, Brumbies or Capitals - who is Canberra's best sporting team?

It's the unwinnable debate, but data analysts have attempted to find Australia's - and Canberra's - best sporting team.

  • by Chris Dutton
Harris gets nod in extended Australian Test squad

Harris gets nod in extended Australian Test squad

A couple of uncapped bolters and five pacemen are among an extended 14-man squad announced for next month's first Test against India.

  • by Andrew Wu

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