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A glimpse of the mako shark near the Eden Wharf captured by Drew Mudaliar

'Never seen it before in my life': Shark seen at South Coast wharf

Jacob McMaster

"Glorious. Magnificent. Brilliant," according to James Moffat who enjoyed a drink with friends over the border. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Queanbeyan pubs serve ACT drinks 'refugees'

Steve Evans

ACT police release footage of drivers misusing phones

ACT police release footage of drivers misusing phones

Julia Kanapathippillai

A meme to an end. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison invoked Martin Luther King through this meme he spotted online. Picture: Supplied

ANALYSISA meme to an end: Scott Morrison on US riots invokes Martin Luther King

Kirsten Lawson

Prime Minister Scott Morrison answered questions about the robodebt saga on Monday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Robodebt refunds won't affect current Centrelink payments

Sally Whyte

Brothers and sergeants Adrian and Matt Craft are two of the 14 newly-declared inspectors in ACT police. Their father was also an inspector many years ago. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERRevived ACT Policing rank for Canberra's inspector brothers

Peter Brewer

The US Secret Service rushed President Donald Trump to a White House bunker amid protests on Friday.

Unrest forced Trump to White House bunker

Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller

Christian Porter says there is still legal action around the robo-debt program.

Robo-debt like actions of mafia: Shorten

Colin Brinsden

OPINIONTrump's presidency is sinking deeper into crisis. And yet, he may still be re-elected

Huon asked for a 20% cut to his rent. His landlord gave him 25% off

Driver clocked at 210km/h on the Hume Highway

SUBSCRIBERCanberra records rise in home value amid national decline

A glimpse of the mako shark near the Eden Wharf captured by Drew Mudaliar

'Never seen it before in my life': Shark seen at South Coast wharf

The Sunwolves will not take part in the Super Rugby AU competition. Picture: Robert Peet

Sunwolves ruled out of Super Rugby AU

A scene from the movie musical Cats. Picture: Universal Pictures.

The (urban) legends of Hollywood

Raiders winger Jordan Rapana has always preferred to play on the left. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBEROut of left field, Rapana backs Bailey to reclaim the wing

A fire burns inside a Minneapolis store as businesses were looted and damaged during protests after the police killing of George Floyd. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWhat George Floyd's death says about Trump's leadership

Picture: Shutterstock

Diary of an optimist: Saturday night (but no fever)

New legal threat to Qld border closure

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Trump urges crackdown on violent US demos

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SUBSCRIBERTolo on deck for Capitals three-peat

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Former One Nation stalwart firings parting shots in resignation letter

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Saltwater croc taken from river on eve of park openings

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French COVID-19 cases in hospitals dip

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Tyler with his Dear Australia letter.

Canberrans write letters on COVID-19 experience

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David Cameron's bloated autobiography is rife with self-justification. Picture: Shutterstock

COMMENTPolitical memoirs: a date with history, or a one-way ticket to Palookaville

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he remains confident in the public service despite the error in estimating the cost of the JobKeeper package. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERJobKeeper is flawed, but it's working

The House of Representatives sits on May 14 while observing social distancing restrictions. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERQuestions hit the mark, then go astray as Parliament returns

Michaela Banerji at the High Court of Australia in August 2019. Picture: Karleen Minney

COMMENTUncertainty silences public service voices

John Wilson and Kieran Pender

Public service leaders can influence how the pandemic plays out for their staff and the country. Picture: Shutterstock

COMMENTLeading staff in the coronavirus crisis? First, ask the right questions

Anthony Mitchell

Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon said the coronavirus pandemic had made her more of the view that a Universal Basic Income was needed. Picture: Shutterstock

COMMENTCoronavirus pushes Universal Basic Income into global spotlight

Norman Abjorensen

Twins (left Jazmyn and Ashton Volmari will return to school today, among the last cohort in ACT to do so. Pictured with mother Renea, Cookie the cat, brother Cody, and father Jason. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'It's been very stressful': Final students welcome return to classroom

Kathryn Lewis

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Greens candidate for Eden-Monaro Cathy Griff. Picture: Supplied

Greens announce candidate to contest Eden-Monaro byelection

The federal government is considering cash grants for home renovations to stimulate the economy.

PM eyes house builds for construction boom

Australians have been warned about violent protests in the US after the death of George Floyd.

Australia govt issues warning on US travel

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the economy is effectively in recession.

Idea of avoiding recession fanciful: Labor

US President Donald Trump wants to invite Australia to the Group of 7 nations' meeting.

PM in contact with Trump over G7 meeting

Colin Brinsden

Christian Porter says there is still legal action around the robo-debt program.

Robo-debt like actions of mafia: Shorten

Colin Brinsden

Keeping workers in jobs is the priority for the new workplace landscape.

Jobs 'number one game' for IR meetings

Colin Brinsden

Labor says the government should apologise for the harm caused by the robodebt scheme.

Apology not needed for robo-debt: minister

Colin Brinsden

Prime Minister Gough Whitlam outside Parliament House following his dismissal by the Governor-General on November 11, 1975. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONMany stories to be told around the 'Palace letters' High Court judgment

Kim Rubenstein

How can the ACT govt spend up when it is deep in debt?

How can the ACT govt spend up when it is deep in debt?

Letters to the Editor

No amount of money can compensate for the harm robodebt caused. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONRobodebt was an algorithmic weapon of calculated political cruelty

Asher Wolf

Rebel Rebel chef and owner Sean McConnell is preparing for version 2.0. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Ready for Rebel Rebel 2.0

Karen Hardy

The kits contain all you need to make delicious ramen at home. Picture: Supplied

Ramen Daddy delivering DIY kits

Karen Hardy

Most Japanese food can be made very quickly as long as you can get fresh ingredients and a few simple seasonings.

How to make Japanese food at home

Karen Hardy

Rebel Rebel chef and owner Sean McConnell is preparing for version 2.0. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Ready for Rebel Rebel 2.0

The sweeping staircase in the QT Hotel lobby. Pictures: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERA home away at home: staycations in the capital

Sarah Lansdown
Amy Martin
Karen Hardy
Megan Doherty

Lara Lee is an Indonesian and Australian chef and food writer. Picture: Supplied

The heart of Indonesian cooking

Lara Lee

Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga returns from suspension to face the Raiders. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERRaiders warned to be wary of returning Knights star Ponga

Raiders winger Jordan Rapana has always preferred to play on the left. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBEROut of left field, Rapana backs Bailey to reclaim the wing

Marianna Tolo has re-signed with the Canberra Capitals for the 2020-21 season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERTolo on deck for Capitals three-peat

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Steve Smith says he's in great shape and needs just a fortnight to prepare for top-level cricket.

Smith ready to play cricket in two weeks

The Green Machine are favourites to win the NRL premiership. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Raiders outright favourites for NRL title

Lucie Bertoldo

The Sunwolves will not take part in the Super Rugby AU competition. Picture: Robert Peet

Sunwolves ruled out of Super Rugby AU

Lucie Bertoldo

Kade Klemke fears Canberra's best will be forced to move if the NEAFL is disbanded. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERDemon fears for Canberra's future if NEAFL disbands

Lucie Bertoldo

Raiders players were stoked they didn't have to catch a bus home from Sydney after beating the Storm in Melbourne. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERFoggy memory can't stop the Raiders

David Polkinghorne

The sweeping staircase in the QT Hotel lobby. Pictures: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERA home away at home: staycations in the capital

Sarah Lansdown
Amy Martin
Karen Hardy
Megan Doherty

Amelia Williams, 4, with mum Svyeta Daribai and dad Craig Williams roasting marshmallows at Cotter Campground. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Happy campers flock to reopened national parks for long weekend

Alex Crowe

Publican Chris 'Choppy' Connor is preparing to reopen the Gundaroo pub on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Gundaroo pub ready to reconnect locals as restrictions ease

Peter Brewer

Aussie company provides homegrown virtual meeting platform

Aussie company provides homegrown virtual meeting platform

Four seasons in this food and wine capital

Four seasons in this food and wine capital

Preserving history with the National Library of Australia

Preserving history with the National Library of Australia

Let Kim and Sophie from Your Property Profits help you to get the full amount that your property is worth.

Sell your home faster at the best possible price

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

YOU'VE GOT THE POWER: Now is the perfect time to run through Evoenergy's home electrical safety checklist and ensure there are no electrical hazards around the house.

Switch on to hazards with Evoenergy's home electrical safety checklist

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Another legal challenge is looming over the Queensland border closures.

New legal threat to Qld border closure

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The 2.7 metre crocodile caught today by NT Parks and Wildlife rangers.

Saltwater croc taken from river on eve of park openings

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SHOTS FIRED: Jim Savage said Pauline Hanson's One Nation had betrayed its members' values.

Former One Nation stalwart firings parting shots in resignation letter

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The Art Gallery of NSW is open after the easing of lockdown measures.

Virus restrictions eased across NSW

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Licensee Ryan Gardam can now host up to 50 patrons at The Woolpack Hotel in Redfern, Sydney.

NSW pubs embrace looser virus restrictions

Ashlea Witoslawski
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Nathan Turner was believed to be Australia's youngest COVID-19 victim.

Youngest 'virus death' tests negative

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Brendan Murphy says less than one per cent of Australian virus cases occurred in indigenous people.

Indigenous health focus of virus inquiry

Rebecca Gredley
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Coronavirus lockdown restrictions are being eased across the country.

The great reopening starts across country

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
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