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Architects' simulation of the expansion of Australian War Memorial.

SUBSCRIBERIs the war memorial at risk of forgetting what it's there for?

Steve Evans

Jean Geue is refusing to leave her Aranda home. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERMr Fluffy owner vows to remain despite eviction threats

Dan Jervis-Bardy

There are reports Senator Cory Bernardi has told family and friends of his decision to retire.

Cory Bernardi to retire this year: report

Paul Osborne
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Home invaders asked for electric weapon to be charged, court told

SUBSCRIBERHome invaders asked for electric weapon to be charged, court told

Alexandra Back
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Coeliac Australia fears the number of people unnecessarily avoiding gluten could undermine efforts to help people with coeliac disease. Picture: Louie Douvis

SUBSCRIBERGluten 'lifestylers' undermine efforts on coeliac disease

Kirsten Lawson

A dingo pup looks out of its den in Namadgi National Park. Picture: Channel Nine

SUBSCRIBERSir David Attenborough to tell the tale of Canberra's dingoes

Blake Foden

Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert has defended the debt recover system. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

SUBSCRIBERGovernment to overhaul robodebt program

Sally Whyte

East coast state governments are driving growth in public sector employment. Picture: Virginia Star

SUBSCRIBERFederal public sector growth 'tepid' as state government jobs surge

Doug Dingwall

Bourke St killer 'could not be stopped'

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New code for home devices to stop hackers

ALLHOMESHow Canberrans are paying off their mortgages sooner

First look at war memorial's $500m expansion plans

Architects' simulation of the expansion of Australian War Memorial.

SUBSCRIBERIs the war memorial at risk of forgetting what it's there for?

ACT Parks and Conservation ecologist Thea O'Loughlin with a striped legless lizard, one of the species that calls the Franklin Grasslands home. Picture: Sagi Biderman

New Franklin grassland 'a stronghold' for threatened native species

Strawberry Charlotte, crispy tuille, strawberry mousse and fennel yoghurt foam. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWLes Bistronomes goes upmarket

Fringed with beaches, Waier Island looks like a tropical croissant. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERDiscover the many unknown islands of Australia

New Zealanders will get some extended time with Charles and Camilla on Tuesday.

Jacinda Ardern gifts Prince Charles 10 native trees

Photo: Dean Sewell, SMH

REAL AUSTRALIAWe borrow the earth from our children

OPINIONWhy we need to keep talking about suicide

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Australian hostage named in Taliban swap

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Jetstar pilots threaten Christmas strike

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Bourke St killer 'could not be stopped'

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Sharif flown to London for treatment

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NASA ice robot test at Aust Antarctic site

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A Labor senator has slammed the management of a major security upgrade at Parliament House.

Labor wants Parliament House works audited

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Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert has defended the debt recover system. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

SUBSCRIBERGovernment to overhaul robodebt program

Canberra is the source of most jobs relocated under plans to "decentralise" the public service. Picture: Jay Cronan

SUBSCRIBERACT losing the most public service jobs from decentralisation

East coast state governments are driving growth in public sector employment. Picture: Virginia Star

SUBSCRIBERFederal public sector growth 'tepid' as state government jobs surge

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne: Reports on Chinese crackdown disturbing. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Chinese community calls out racism

Kirsten Lawson

Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg wants to boost workforce participation rates for over-65s.

Treasurer warns of ageing 'time bomb'

Daniel McCulloch

Former PM Malcom Turnbull is certain the coalition would have won the election with him as leader.

I 'absolutely' would have won: Turnbull

Matt Coughlan

"Australians are becoming better informed and better prepared when they travel": Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DFAT receives 48,000 emergency calls as overseas trips skyrocket

Pallavi Singhal

It's time for us to see both the wood and the dead trees

It's time for us to see both the wood and the dead trees

Children play near the toilet block in Gujarat Stae, India. Picture: Kate Geraghty

OPINIONHow toilets and bugs bind us together

Assa Doron and Alex Broom

A homeless person sleeps tough outside the ACT Legislative assembly. File picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONWe've made progress addressing poverty in Canberra, but there is more to be done

Craig Wallace

Liam Budge, left, Michelle Nicolle and Leisa Keen in Flight Memory at the Street Theatre. Picture: Shelly Higgs

REVIEWFlight Memory an unusual and striking new piece

Alanna Maclean

Merrick Watts is bringing Grapes of Mirth to Canberra. Picture: Supplied

Wine not? Comedy comes to Pialligo Estate

Amy Martin

Matt Preston has fallen in love with vegetables. Picture: Mark Roper

More than just vegetables

Karen Hardy

Liam Budge, left, Michelle Nicolle and Leisa Keen in Flight Memory at the Street Theatre. Picture: Shelly Higgs

REVIEWFlight Memory an unusual and striking new piece

Strawberry Charlotte, crispy tuille, strawberry mousse and fennel yoghurt foam. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz

REVIEWLes Bistronomes goes upmarket

Kirsten Lawson

Corn and chorizo salad. Picture: Bec Hudson

A food adventure around the world

This year it was Deaf Australia, next year the Raiders will wear a jersey supporting the Black Dog Institute. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERRaiders moving on and off the field

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Noah Lolesio, right, led a new group of Brumbies into pre-season training. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERWhy the next-gen Brumbies are getting history lessons

The Raiders have re-signed half Sam Williams for another two years. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UPDATEDWilliams puts Green Machine first

Canberra's Nick Kyrgios has again been snubbed for the Newcombe Medal. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Newcombe Medal snub continues for Kyrgios

Australia A lock Michaela Leonard says player welfare comes first. Picture: Marina Neil

Measles case leads to rugby cancellation

Lucie Bertoldo

Para athletes Sarah Walsh and Cameron Crombie are unconcerned about the Australian Sports Commission getting hacked. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERAIS athletes' only concern is Tokyo 2020 not AIS hack

David Polkinghorne

ALPG boss Karen Lunn hopes the Canberra Classic can be resurrected in the future. Picture: Kate Leith

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Classic canned after losing major sponsor

David Polkinghorne

Joseph Mcgrail-Bateup broke a Guinness World Record for shooting 10 arrows in 59.84 seconds. Picture: Phil Bevan

Town-crier shoots for Guinness World Record

Lucie Bertoldo

Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Vantage Strata Managing Director Chris Miller.

Vantage Strata named Canberra's leading strata management experts

SMSFs create opportunities when supported by good advice

SMSFs create opportunities when supported by good advice

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

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Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Gemma Purves

The Fair Work Commission has authorised the pilots union to hold a vote on Jetstar pilots striking.

Jetstar pilots threaten Christmas strike

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Detective Murray Gentner says police did the best they could with the resources they had.

Bourke St killer 'could not be stopped'

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NASA scientists will travel to Australia's Casey Research Station in Antarctica to test a new rover.

NASA ice robot test at Aust Antarctic site

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Alan Chee Yong Tan scammed 13 victims he met through church, work and school.

Gambler jailed for $1m WA business scam

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A Labor senator has slammed the management of a major security upgrade at Parliament House.

Labor wants Parliament House works audited

Daniel McCulloch
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Heatwave conditions are expected to hit Queensland as hot winds sweep across the state's interior.

Qld brace for heatwave to hit fire zones

Robyn Wuth
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Thick smoke from bushfires is likely to blanket Sydney for at least another day.

Another smoky day forecast for Sydney

AAP reporters
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Cardinal George Pell was found guilty of child sexual abuse after a trial in Melbourne.

Timeline set down for George Pell appeal

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Taliban sources say Australian academic Timothy Weekes is to be released as part of a swap deal.

Australian hostage named in Taliban swap

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Taliban sources say Australian academic Timothy Weekes is to be released as part of a swap deal.

Australian hostage named in Taliban swap

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Nawaz Sharif has been flown to London for treatment for chronic diabetes and cardiovascular issues.

Sharif flown to London for treatment

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Nawaz Sharif has been flown to London for treatment for chronic diabetes and cardiovascular issues.

Sharif flown to London for treatment

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A clash between anti-government protesters and riot police continues at a Hong Kong university.

Hong Kong students in dramatic escape from cordon

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A clash between anti-government protesters and riot police continues at a Hong Kong university.

Hong Kong students in dramatic escape from cordon

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Don't risk it: Dogs will often try to chase or kill snakes resulting in snake bites usually to the dog's face and legs.

Protect your pets from snakes

Achieving a healthy weight before pregnancy is very important in improving ovulation and increasing the chance of spontaneous conception.

Q: What do I need to know before trying for a baby?

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The Old Stone House in Bungendore. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Behind the walls of the Old Stone House

Susan Parsons

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford
2hrs ago

EXPLORE: Let our new travel section help you dream and plan your next holiday.

Explore: your new favourite travel destination

Joanne Crawford

The Coastal Pacific takes in everything the South Island has to offer: ocean, mountains, vineyards and wildlife. Picture: Robin Heyworth

Watch the beautiful south roll by

Tim Richards

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

Janssen (9) and Kristine Villas from Wright.

Bounce into summer

Ashley Byron from Franklin.

Socials: They did the monster mash

Ashliegh Warylo of Theodore and Jack Davey of Gowrie.

Socials: Theatre takes on mental health

Hereford heifers that were scanned as part of a study into age at puberty (left). Also pictured is Dr John Wilkins and Dr Craig Wood ultrasound scanning to detect first oestrus. Photos: Supplied

Is AI synchronisation hiding fertility issue in beef?

Hereford heifers that were scanned as part of a study into age at puberty (left). Also pictured is Dr John Wilkins and Dr Craig Wood ultrasound scanning to detect first oestrus. Photos: Supplied

Is AI synchronisation hiding fertility issue in beef?

New England AuctionsPlus Accredited Assessor, Sam Ditchfield with his wife Jules. Sam said he finds producers with planned trigger points on when to sell are less stressed.

New England AuctionsPlus assessor takes stock

New England AuctionsPlus Accredited Assessor, Sam Ditchfield with his wife Jules. Sam said he finds producers with planned trigger points on when to sell are less stressed.

New England AuctionsPlus assessor takes stock

Australian beach expert Brad Farmer reviewing Wagga Beach on Friday. Picture: Contributed

Wagga Beach in the running for top 20 best beaches in Australia

Australian beach expert Brad Farmer reviewing Wagga Beach on Friday. Picture: Contributed

Wagga Beach in the running for top 20 best beaches in Australia