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Don Furner Senior coached the Raiders from 1982-87. He was 87 when he died on Monday night.

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Three baboons are back in custody after a breakout from the RPA hospital in Sydney's inner west.

Runaway baboon at hospital for vasectomy

Zucchini flowers, shallot, mint, labneh, and pangrattato. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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Kevin McCloud praised the Kingston Foreshore in a speech at the Press Club. Pictured: Supplied

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Professor Denis Evans, holder of the world record for the simultaneous high and long jump. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Shannon Battisson is the new president of the ACT chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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ASIO boss Mike Burgess says the level of espionage in Australia is higher than during the Cold War.

Threat of foreign spies 'big wake up call'

The senate has supported a Labor motion that Bettina Arndt be stripped of her Australia Day honour.

Senate backs push for Arndt to lose honour

Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton has been quizzed about right-wing extremists in Australia.

We'll fight 'lunatic' extremists: Dutton

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds.

Women's leadership makes Defence 'better'

HALLWAY CLASH: Joel Fitzgibbon and Barnaby Joyce had an impromptu debate in the parliament halls.

Barnaby and Fitzgibbon in fiery climate clash in Parliament halls

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ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has laid out the growing threats to Australia. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Nazis in suburbs are a growing threat: ASIO

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Labor MP Andrew Leigh introduced the bill on Monday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Porter quashes push for integrity commission for ACT police

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Supporters of a Tamil family facing deportation have rallied at the Federal Court in Melbourne.

Biloela family faces long wait on decision

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So much for 'precious earth', just see what lurks beneath

So much for 'precious earth', just see what lurks beneath

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Cautious coronavirus approach well justified

Cautious coronavirus approach well justified

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Crossing, by Graham Fransella, a finalist in the Megalo International Print Prize.

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Phoenix Quartet: Andrew Wilson, front left; Dan Russell, back left; Ella Brinch, middle; and Yuhki Mayne, right. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWBeautiful, enriching music well played

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Sunday Times Former Canberra artist Patricia Piccinini with her work Skywhale at the National Gallery of Australia. 11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

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Crossing, by Graham Fransella, a finalist in the Megalo International Print Prize.

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Green veggie minestrone with basil and parmesan oil. Picture: Supplied

Market fresh

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Zucchini flowers, shallot, mint, labneh, and pangrattato. Picture: Jamila Toderas

REVIEWElegant food backed by top service

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Don Furner Senior coached the Raiders from 1982-87. He was 87 when he died on Monday night.

UPDATEDVale Don Furner snr: Legendary Raiders coach dies

Don Furner snr. Picture: The Canberra Times

SUBSCRIBERA mate of the highest order: Don leaves a lasting impact

The late Don Furner snr excelled in all facets.

SUBSCRIBER'A gift to the game': NRL lauds a legend

Boomers star Sophie Cunningham. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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Don Furner snr is considered one of the Raiders' founding fathers. Picture: The Canberra Times

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Darcy Swain was one of the Brumbies affected by mumps. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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Thai women's cricket team are ready to take on the world. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

From makeshift pitch to Manuka: Thailand ready to take on the world

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Walking on water: Tom Banks has started the season in fine form. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'There's a real buzz': Banks breaks attacking shackles

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STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

Major Kangaroo Island attractions such as Seal Bay Conservation Park, Raptor Domain and Little Sahara survived the bushfires unscathed.

'We're still here': Kangaroo Island rising from the ashes

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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

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Australia's urged to develop climate-change resilient infrastructure and to protect coastal areas.

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Motor sports, rugby and roller sports have the highest rate of injuries per 100,000 participants.

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Three baboons are back in custody after a breakout from the RPA hospital in Sydney's inner west.

Runaway baboon at hospital for vasectomy

Bradley Robert Edwards is on trial in Perth accused of murdering three women in the 1990s.

TRG swooped on accused Claremont killer

An XPT train that derailed in Victoria, killing two crew, is being removed from the crash site.

Derailed train to be removed from Vic site

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner has not guaranteed he'll lead Labor at the August election.

Gunner no certainty to go to NT election

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An advocate says people with cognitive disability have been treated poorly in the health system .

Disability health care labelled a disgrace

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A company that provided captioned phone services for deaf people may come under further scrutiny.

Calls for charity watchdog in phone furore

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The head of Iran's counter-coronavirus task force Iraj Harirchi (L) has tested positive for COVID-19

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing an extradition hearing in London.

WikiLeaks password 'leaked by journalists'

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing an extradition hearing in London.

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Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has died at the age of 91, state media has reported.

Former Egypt president Hosni Mubarak dead

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has died at the age of 91, state media has reported.

Former Egypt president Hosni Mubarak dead

GOING DOWN: Retirees face many money questions on the advisability of downsizing.

No easy answers to downsizing for retirees

Rascals Treats founders Clare Guest, and Susie and Ben Hanns with Gilbert and Ruby. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vegan dog food makes its move out of Canberra markets

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On the set of the original film version of True Grit. Picture: Getty Images

'True Grit' novelist dies at 86

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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

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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

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Samira and Parisa Mohammadi of Palmerston.

Socials: Multicultural Festival

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Naomi and Ken Dale of Ainslie.

Socials: Still master of his domain

Si Nyman and Hayley Jones.

Socials: Cheers to that

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BENDIGO TOPPERS: Rupert Fawcett senior, Adrian McIntosh, and Rupert Fawcett junior with the heavyweight second-cross lambs which briefly held the national lamb price record at $360.

Lambs hit record $380 at Ballarat as market runs white hot

BENDIGO TOPPERS: Rupert Fawcett senior, Adrian McIntosh, and Rupert Fawcett junior with the heavyweight second-cross lambs which briefly held the national lamb price record at $360.

Lambs hit record $380 at Ballarat as market runs white hot

Softer lamb price sentiment

Softer lamb price sentiment

Softer lamb price sentiment

Softer lamb price sentiment

Boer does sold up to $215 a head, averaging $110/hd gaining plenty of buyer attention.

Red goats make to $250 at Dubbo sale

Boer does sold up to $215 a head, averaging $110/hd gaining plenty of buyer attention.

Red goats make to $250 at Dubbo sale