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An artist's impression of one of the proposed residential buildings which are part of the first stage of the development. Picture: Stewart Architecture, Art Group

SUBSCRIBERFurther plans revealed for next stage of Dickson development

Kathryn Lewis

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

2025 emissions reduction target hard to achieve: Rattenbury

Andrew Brown

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two close contacts of ACT quarantine COVID-19 cases in isolation

Kathryn Lewis

Boxer Lorenz Daley, who attacked two strangers on New Year's Eve. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'I'm a stallion': Boxer avoids convictions for 'animalistic' attack

Blake Foden

Canberra sex workers are concerned a new online safety bill could see advertising taken down and weekly incomes stripped. Image: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERSex workers concerned over 'rushed' internet law

Sarah Basford Canales

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins will lead a review into Parliament House's workplace culture. Picture: Getty

Jenkins review into Parliament culture a welcome step

Sarah Basford Canales

The government is digging in behind Defence Minister Linda Reynolds who is facing calls to resign.

Defence minister sorry for lying cow barb

Matt Coughlan

Police seized more than $100,000 cash suspected to be the proceeds of crime. Picture: ACT Policing

Police suspect syndicate behind cash, drugs seized in raids

Howard Springs quarantine to double capacity but no clearance for international students

Firies cut person out of vehicle following crash at Fyshwick

Canberra Liberals ask PM to let the ACT make euthanasia laws

OPINIONChristian Porter's career is finished

An artist's impression of one of the proposed residential buildings which are part of the first stage of the development. Picture: Stewart Architecture, Art Group

SUBSCRIBERFurther plans revealed for next stage of Dickson development

Meet the baby Brumbies inspiring a pair of Super Rugby enforcers

SUBSCRIBERMeet the baby Brumbies inspiring a pair of enforcers

Have you tried the Skywhale beer?

Have you tried the Skywhale beer?

Raiders co-captain Jarrod Croker wants to make an early call on his shoulder. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERCroker to make early call on fitness for Tigers clash

The menu will fuse Peruvian flavours with Japanese techniques. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

FOODBe transported at Canberra's newest restaurant Inka

Talk of the Times: Women are leading the way

LISTENTalk of the Times: Women are leading the way

Pope arrives in Iraq to rally Christians

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Prince Philip back at initial hospital

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Swedish court remands man over stabbing

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OPINIONExclusively dotty about our blue dot

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A matter of discretion: sex workers concerned about mandatory Check In CBR app

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SUBSCRIBERIs it case closed on the allegations against Christian Porter?

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The government is digging in behind Defence Minister Linda Reynolds who is facing calls to resign.

Defence minister sorry for lying cow barb

Mason Jet Lee died in 2016 aged 22 months after suffering severe abuse at his Queensland home.

Boy's case workers should have been fired

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NEW FOCUS: Asha says she is in such a good place now. With husband Josh, she welcomed baby Ellie 10 months ago. Photo: Supplied.

When fitness obsession turns into an eating disorder: Asha's story

Pizza shop worker Ricardo Audish is on trial for the gang rape of a young woman.

Pizza shop worker denies gang rape of teen

Victorians will soon no longer have to quarantine upon entering WA, Premier Mark McGowan says.

WA winds back further COVID restrictions

Michael Ramsey

Capacity at Howard Springs quarantine facility will increase from 850 to 2000 people per fortnight.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Victoria's Deputy Chief Health Officer Allen Cheng gets the Pfizer jab from nurse Karen Lasky.

Vic has first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine

Benita Kolovos

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

Janine Graham

Attorney-General Christian Porter addresses the media after denying a historical rape allegation from 1988. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERIs it case closed on the allegations against Christian Porter?

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National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

Australian of the Year Grace Tame has reacted to the Chief of the Defence Force's comments. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Grace Tame says Defence chief's 'prey' comment was unhelpful

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins will lead a review into Parliament House's workplace culture. Picture: Getty

Jenkins review into Parliament culture a welcome step

Prime Minister Scott Morrison Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'A problem that needs to be fixed': Support for Medicare-style aged care levy

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Tensions between China and Australia contributed to experiences of discrimination against Chinese-Australians last year, respondents told a survey. Picture: Shutterstock

One in five Chinese-Australians attacked, threatened: survey

Doug Dingwall

Black Mountain could have its name changed. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERCanberra landmarks should have dual names to reflect Ngunnawal history: elder

Julia Kanapathippillai

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Senior minister 'vigorously denies' rape allegations: Prime Minister

Kathryn Lewis

Little thought was given to vaccinating the 'at home' elderly

Little thought was given to vaccinating the 'at home' elderly

Letters to the Editor

Canberrans are entitled to equal rights

Canberrans are entitled to equal rights

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General Campbell said the wrong thing, but the intent behind his statement was noble. Picture: Defence Department

OPINIONA little less baying for blood would help our troubled world

Steve Evans

The Alexander Maconochie Centre, where the woman claims she was strip-searched.

SUBSCRIBERWoman allegedly strip-searched in front of male prisoners to sue

Joshua Higgins is accused of murdering his longtime friend Jae-Ho Oh (pictured).

SUBSCRIBERMan faces murder trial accused of stabbing drinking buddy 14 times

Some of the equipment seized by police from a meth lab near Captains Flat. Inset: One of the men charged, Luke Drever. Pictures: NSW Police, Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'Plea offer' to be made in $34m meth lab case

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Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Sally Pryor

David Ryrie's Empathy No.1, 2019. Picture: Courtesy of the artist and Goulburn Regional Art Gallery

REVIEWStill and moving images invite thought

Ron Cerabona
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A new documentary promises a 're-examination' of the singer's portrayal, her infamous scandals and mental health. Picture: NBCUniversal

Oops, the legacy press did it again

P. David Marshall
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Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Has anything actually got better since Frasier Crane? Picture: Getty Images

Hollywood's revivals and reboots

Kate Feldman
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Ali Noble employs velveteen, felt and even steel to create a shimmering surface with enigmatic shapes suspended in space. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWArtists offer glimmer of hope in uncertain times

Sasha Grishin
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A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two close contacts of ACT quarantine COVID-19 cases in isolation

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two close contacts of ACT quarantine COVID-19 cases in isolation

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

Trainer Matt Dale drew gate 9 for favourite Pretty Woman in the Black Opal Stakes. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCapital's best hope for Black Opal opts for Harbour City

Meet the baby Brumbies inspiring a pair of Super Rugby enforcers

SUBSCRIBERMeet the baby Brumbies inspiring a pair of enforcers

Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh has vowed to learn from his "honest mistake". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERHorsburgh vows to repay the faith

Eastlake is still in finals contention. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Three teams trying to squeeze into the Canberra finals

Giants' Taylah Davies will be returning to the capital this week - but in her footy boots. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERA Giant return for cross-code star

Lucie Bertoldo

Raiders co-captain Jarrod Croker wants to make an early call on his shoulder. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERCroker to make early call on fitness for Tigers clash

David Polkinghorne

Joe Powell returns to Canberra Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'They gave me my first opportunity': Powell's comeback

Caden Helmers

Everyone is in the Matildas' shop window, paving the way for rejuvenated Michelle Heyman to make an international return. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Everyone is in the shop window': Heyman's Matildas bid boosted

Lucie Bertoldo

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blaze hoppy trails

Michael Turtle

METROPOL: With a central location just minutes away from both the ANU and the site of proposed UNSW campus, city development Metropol is attracting attention from investors and first home owners alike. Photos: Rohan Thomson.

UNSW Campus drives up interest in Civic real estate

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

Grateful for every day: Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror: How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

Pope Francis, flanked by PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi, has been welcomed in Iraq after landing in Baghdad.

Pope arrives in Iraq to rally Christians

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Pope Francis, flanked by PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi, has been welcomed in Iraq after landing in Baghdad.

Pope arrives in Iraq to rally Christians

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Bucking Palace says Prince Philip has now returned to the private King Edward VII's Hospital.

Prince Philip back at initial hospital

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Bucking Palace says Prince Philip has now returned to the private King Edward VII's Hospital.

Prince Philip back at initial hospital

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A 22-year-old man is suspected of stabbing seven men in the Swedish town of Vetlanda.

Swedish court remands man over stabbing

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A 22-year-old man is suspected of stabbing seven men in the Swedish town of Vetlanda.

Swedish court remands man over stabbing

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Adrienne Eberhard. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWStrong poetry that is attentive and metaphoric

Geoff Page
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Author Martin McKenzie-Murray. Picture: Reuben Acciano

REVIEWA tired, harmless Canberra romp

TJ Collins
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Steven King is an expert at creating snapshots of American life. Picture: Getty Images

REVIEWThe imagination of a true master

Penelope Cottier
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ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

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Instagrammers of Canberra

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Argus, the best medicine for Brindabella gardens residents (from left) Doris Grattan, Marty Rowan, Ethel Harrison and Patti Anson on July 6, 1995.

Where friends are welcome

Valentina Fritz and Rodney Morgan.

Enlighten lights up our lives

Lincoln Mckinlay Elders, Shad Bailey Colin say, Nick Say, Yasloc and buyer of the top priced ram Roy Robertson

Overwhelming Result for Yasloc

Lincoln Mckinlay Elders, Shad Bailey Colin say, Nick Say, Yasloc and buyer of the top priced ram Roy Robertson

Overwhelming Result for Yasloc

John and Nicole Hopkins, Stuart and Samantha Moeck with buyer of top priced bull Craig Wooding. In front Jamie Gray, TDC, Penola, SA and auctioneer Hamish McGeoch.

Wormbete/VC Simmental bulls sold to $21,000, females to $10,000| Photos

John and Nicole Hopkins, Stuart and Samantha Moeck with buyer of top priced bull Craig Wooding. In front Jamie Gray, TDC, Penola, SA and auctioneer Hamish McGeoch.

Wormbete/VC Simmental bulls sold to $21,000, females to $10,000| Photos

Top quality second-cross lambs sold by McRae Livestock, Duri, via Purtle Plevey Agencies P/L made $258 a head at Tamworth sale on Monday. Photo: Michelle Mawhinney, TLSAA

NSW leading the lamb trend

Top quality second-cross lambs sold by McRae Livestock, Duri, via Purtle Plevey Agencies P/L made $258 a head at Tamworth sale on Monday. Photo: Michelle Mawhinney, TLSAA

NSW leading the lamb trend