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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
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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
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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

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

Transport Minister Chris Steel speaking to the media. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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

Daniella White

ACT Emergency Services Agency commissioner Georgeina Whelan, announcing the Orroal Valley bushfire had been downgraded to patrol status. Picture: Karleen Minney

UPDATEDOrroral Valley fire downgraded to patrol status

Andrew Brown
2hrs ago

SUBSCRIBERThe auditor-general's office: the unassuming epicentre of a seismic political saga

Fears of robo-debt 'disaster' repeat

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ABC case against AFP raids dismissed

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Canberra first home buyers get ahead of forecast price rise

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

OPINIONScott Morrison is walking wounded

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

Professor David Lindenmayer. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

We need better politicians says top ANU scientist

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

Saskia Beer dies suddenly in her sleep

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

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

Disability inquiry examines health care

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Bail denied for teacher's fatal NSW ordeal

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Aussies on home soil after quarantine

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Union blames federal govt for Holden fall

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'Difficult decision': General Motors to scrap Holden brand

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Holden's five best cars

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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

2hrs ago

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
1hr ago

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

A detail of Cottier Gallery. Picture: Brenton McGeachie

REVIEWSeeing pattern and effect in neon lights

Kerry-Anne Cousins

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

REVIEWVisual tricks create photo series of curious, detailed creatures

Brian Rope

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

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

SUBSCRIBER'We can get it done': Rocci eyes road trip

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

SUBSCRIBER'Big time' Nurse has grand final within reach

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

SUBSCRIBERMcDonell eyes Giant leap in Super Netball pay

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

Canberra cyclist claims century-old classic

Brumbies fullback Tom Banks was on the receiving end of the shoulder charge. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERHighlander cited after controversial call

Lucie Bertoldo

Leena Khamis' breakthrough goal set up outgoing coach Heather Garriock's fairytale send-off. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERUnited break scoring drought in fairytale send-off

Lucie Bertoldo

Raiders half Matt Frawley has been upgraded to the top 30. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERFirst the contract next step the debut

David Polkinghorne

The Brumbies were without some of their players on Saturday night after a contagious illness swept through the camp. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERSick Brumbies players given time to recover

Lucie Bertoldo

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

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Stockholm, Sweden.

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Ronald Sackville says the royal commission will hear directly from people with cognitive disability.

Disability inquiry examines health care

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Lauren Grainger will remain behind bars after being charged with taking or detaining Anthony Stott.

Bail denied for teacher's fatal NSW ordeal

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Australians stranded on the Diamond Princess are waiting to find out if they will be evacuated.

Aussies on home soil after quarantine

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The manufacturing workers union has blamed Holden quitting Australia on the federal government.

Union blames federal govt for Holden fall

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GM to scrap Holden brand in Aust and NZ

'Difficult decision': General Motors to scrap Holden brand

Tim Dornin
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The FJ - one of Holden's most famed cars in its Australian production which has come to an end.

Holden's five best cars

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The federal government is disappointed Holden is quitting the Australian market, Karen Andrews says.

Canberra 'very disappointed' with Holden

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NEW LEADER: New Greens leader Adam Bandt wants to get out into regional Australia, to tell people the Greens policies 'straight from the horse's mouth'.

Bandt's family invented the ute and he wants to match its impact

Jamieson Murphy
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Cruise passengers who'd been held in quarantine at sea for two weeks may not be in the clear.

Scramble to track cruise passengers

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Cruise passengers who'd been held in quarantine at sea for two weeks may not be in the clear.

Scramble to track cruise passengers

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Residents of Jackson, Mississippi have been rowing around their homes to inspect damage.

Severe floods in Jackson, Mississippi

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Residents of Jackson, Mississippi have been rowing around their homes to inspect damage.

Severe floods in Jackson, Mississippi

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Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway is portraying presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg as sexist.

Trump team calls Bloomberg sexist

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Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway is portraying presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg as sexist.

Trump team calls Bloomberg sexist

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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

Peter Sugar describes a torrent of water, logs and fire debris sounding like a tsunami as it swept into Nerrigundah. Photo: Adam McLean

Trail of tears as fire-scarred South Coast mops up after the flood

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Peter Sugar describes a torrent of water, logs and fire debris sounding like a tsunami as it swept into Nerrigundah. Photo: Adam McLean

Trail of tears as fire-scarred South Coast mops up after the flood

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John Harper discussing mental health issues with Julie Andreazza on her family farm near Willbriggie. Photo: Photography by Erin Johnson for room3.com.au

Podcast highlights mental anguish in the bush

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John Harper discussing mental health issues with Julie Andreazza on her family farm near Willbriggie. Photo: Photography by Erin Johnson for room3.com.au

Podcast highlights mental anguish in the bush

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First-time entrant, Scott Medway, Mt Pleasant with AWI sheep specialist, Stuart Hodgson.

Gunning Flock Ewe Competition 2020

First-time entrant, Scott Medway, Mt Pleasant with AWI sheep specialist, Stuart Hodgson.

Gunning Flock Ewe Competition 2020