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A woman has died after a collison with a fire truck on the corner of Wentworth Avenue and Brisbane Avenue.

Picture: Jamila Toderas

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Fire truck was responding to emergency call during fatal Barton crash

Elliot Williams

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann said any increases to the public service had to be justified. Picture: Dominic Lorrimer

Cormann signals changes to APS staffing cap

Sally Whyte

The ACT government issued a stop work order on a developer at the WISH residential development in Bruce in May. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Two Canberra builders could face millions in fines in court

Elliot Williams

Medevac laws were always about getting people to Australia through a back door, says Peter Dutton.

Dutton furious at 'back door' refugee laws

Daniel McCulloch

Conchi Torres with Weasley the dog, who was killed in a dog attack in Ngunnawal in August. Picture: Hailey Carmody

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'It has ruined me': Dog mauls beloved pet to death, hospitalises owner

Andrew Brown

Artist impression of the proposed development of the former AFP complex in Weston. Picture: Village Building Company

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261 homes slated for former Weston AFP site

Andrew Brown

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks on the first anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. Picture: Dominic Lorrimer

Sex abuse redress scheme will get funding boost to reduce delays

Sally Whyte

Tenants' Union ACT executive officer Deb Pippen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Closure fear at long-standing Canberra tenants' aid group

Steve Evans

Carr questions string of Liberal appointments to tribunal

APS faces 'major capability issues', but staffing cap isn't one: Commissioner

New Home Affairs portfolio board to be guided by strategic review

Liberals warn of ACT government's culture of secrecy

A woman has died after a collison with a fire truck on the corner of Wentworth Avenue and Brisbane Avenue.

Picture: Jamila Toderas

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Fire truck was responding to emergency call during fatal Barton crash

Coda Conduct - Sally Coleman (right) and Erica Mallet. Picture: Supplied

Canberra duo named as next Triple J breakfast hosts

Chris the sheep on the day he was found. Picture: Supplied

'We are heartbroken at the loss of this sweet, wise, friendly soul'

Federal MP Zali Steggall (L) has presented an e-petition calling for a climate emergency declaration

'Climate emergency' petition presented to Parliament

Seven years ago Jacinda Ardern tweeted that Alan Jones was a "git".

Ardern dismisses attempt to be drawn into Jones slanging match

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter during Question Time on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Media bosses urge removal of politicians' power to sign off on prosecution of journalists

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Are we lumbering into China's brave new world?

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Scientists, elders and historians take deep dive into past

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Local soccer club was meant to make millions from land deal. Now police are investigating

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Director of Public Prosecutions unsure whether she will prosecute cannabis users

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'We were told it could come down': Apartment owner reveals Kingston Place nightmare

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Push for greater protections for second-hand car buyers

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Minister for Agriculture and Deputy Nationals Leader, Bridget McKenzie, and Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Daryl Quinlivan, during a Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee at Parliament House in Canberra on October 22, 2019. fedpol Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

Nats defend deputy leader Bridget McKenzie

Australia's media outlets are united in a campaign to warn against growing censorship.

'Press freedom isn't free', senators told

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Sarah McNaughton (centre) says she will decide whether to prosecute cannabis users when a case is brought. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Director of Public Prosecutions unsure whether she will prosecute cannabis users

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Federal MP Zali Steggall (L) has presented an e-petition calling for a climate emergency declaration

'Climate emergency' petition presented to Parliament

Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs Michael Pezzullo giving evidence on Monday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

New Home Affairs portfolio board to be guided by strategic review

Sally Whyte

Up to 1500 jobs under review at CSIRO, warns union

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Up to 1500 jobs under review at CSIRO, warns union

Katie Burgess

Police officers at Queanbeyan with a haul of seized cannabis. Picture: Lannon Harley

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Porter is swimming against the tide on legal cannabis

Desmond Manderson
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One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

BOM defends data to One Nation senator

Rebecca Gredley

Building bigger dams won't guarantee more rain will fall

Building bigger dams won't guarantee more rain will fall

Australia's unique Parliament House, which can be seen quite clearly from ANU's Australian Studies Institute. Picture: Karleen Minney

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Australian studies alive and kicking just this side of the pond

Mark Kenny, Paul Pickering

Indigenous children simply deserve better

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Indigenous children simply deserve better

Natalie Lewis

Jackie "O" Henderson and Lindsay Lohan on the judging panel. Picture: Network 10

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Winner of Australia's favourite guessing game unmasked

Nathanael Cooper

Matilda Saddinton, left as Kitty, Ash Hamilton as Jack and Bertram O'Brien as Lord Fancourt in Charley's Aunt. Picture: Bill Kolentsis

Female impersonation causes complications in this farce

Ron Cerabona

Jasmin McKenzie at a past Zombie Walk. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

Jackie "O" Henderson and Lindsay Lohan on the judging panel. Picture: Network 10

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Winner of Australia's favourite guessing game unmasked

Coda Conduct - Sally Coleman (right) and Erica Mallet. Picture: Supplied

Canberra duo named as next Triple J breakfast hosts

Rona Green, Ice cream days in You remind me of somebody I used to know at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Supplied

Cartoon-like figures are remarkable

Sasha Grishin

The ACT government is investigating the deal that redeveloped Deakin Stadium. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

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Local soccer club was meant to make millions from land deal. Now police are investigating

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Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has emerged as a Wallabies candidate. Picture: Karleen Minney

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Wallabies raid? McKellar and Brumbies brainstrust set to be Test targets

Maggie Gorham, and parents Brett Gorham and Donna Gorham, at their home in Palmerston. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Maggie's moment: Gorham gets Giant shot

Crowds hit a low at the Prime Minister's XI's clash with South Africa last year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Cricket ACT launch final ticket push

Peter Siddle (front) and Dan Christian will lead the Prime Minister's XI against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Star's 'fingers crossed' for recall

Caden Helmers

Something to smile about? The Canberra Vikings want to entertain this week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Can the NRC final give rugby something to smile about?

Chris Dutton

Players are sticking by departing coach Michael Cheika. Picture: RugbyAU Media/Stuart Walmsley

Pocock 'disappointed' with Cooper after Cheika criticism

Sam Phillips

Nick Kyrgios is ready to play for Australia again. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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'He wants to be here': Hewitt backs Kyrgios to shine

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

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French to American people in 1886 and has been the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100 years.

One cruise, four bucket-list destinations - tick

Emma Brown

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

By Dean Easterby, Financial Adviser with Parker Financial

Shop anytime, anywhere: To become a savvy online shopper, all you need to do is type in the website of the product that you are looking for which should take you right there. Then select your items and head for the checkout.

Shopping with greater convenience

Emma Brown

Professor Ann McGrath and Ngambri-Ngunnawal elder Matilda House will launch the new 'deep history" research centre at the ANU. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Scientists, elders and historians take deep dive into past

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Year 12 students, Leila Craemer-Banks, 17, Matilda Webb, 18 and Remus Douglas, 18 say they have all struggled with their mental health. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Why are ACT teens in distress? Alarming new mental health report

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Mascot Towers' apartment owners have opted to take out a $5 million loan to fund repairs.

$5m loan, not levy, to fix Mascot Towers

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Scott Morrison has told parliament he wants better outcomes for child sex abuse victims.

Groups resisting redress urged to rethink

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Victorians are being urged to pay speeding and parking fines as per normal ... if aware of them.

Victorians' rude shocks over unsent fines

Angus Livingston
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Strip searches at Splendour in the Grass were done out in "not ideal" conditions, an inquest heard.

Inquiry into teen strip search to continue

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The coalition says new powers are necessary to stamp out misconduct in the energy market.

Laws aimed at energy giants under scrutiny

Rebecca Gredley
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The federal government is to announce plans designed to curb serious crime at airports and seaports.

Crime-curbing plan for airports, seaports

Marnie Banger
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President Donald Trump has called the Democrats' impeachment inquiry into his actions "a lynching".

Trump calls impeachment probe 'a lynching'

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President Donald Trump has called the Democrats' impeachment inquiry into his actions "a lynching".

Trump calls impeachment probe 'a lynching'

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has kept his job but lost the popular vote amid a series of scandals.

Trudeau stays in power, loses popular vote

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has kept his job but lost the popular vote amid a series of scandals.

Trudeau stays in power, loses popular vote

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A man who hijacked an ambulance in Oslo was arrested after another ambulance crashed into him.

Family, two bubs hit by ambulance in Oslo

A man who hijacked an ambulance in Oslo was arrested after another ambulance crashed into him.

Family, two bubs hit by ambulance in Oslo

Wake wakey: The symptoms and causes of sleep disorders vary greatly.

Q: What is a sleep study and why do I need one?

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Ona Coffee's cafe in Marrickville has been a great success. Picture: Louise Kennerley

Canberrans off to Melbourne to teach them about coffee

Karen Hardy

Jenean Spencer picking some fresh produce from her front garden at her home in Garren. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The science behind a food forest

Susan Parsons

The view across the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, Spain. Pictures: Michael Turtle

European gems off the tourist trail

Michael Turtle

Trying to find the best Osteria or Ristorante to sample some of the culinary offerings available can often be a hit and miss affair.

A taste of Tuscany

Scott McRae

Flight Centre advertised promotions in store and in print newspapers offering $250 vouchers to consumers who spent $1500 on a holiday package with Flight Centre. The vouchers were redeemable on their next holiday booked through Flight Centre.

Flight Centre amends voucher conditions

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Matt Greenwood, Elise Greenwood 3, and Anna Greenwood.

Socials: Government House open day

Henry (10), and Florence MacDougall (8), of Griffith.

Time to tartan up

Larisa Toozoff of Woden and Merrilyn Haren of Tuggeranong.

Shakespearean laughs

Ron Cerabona

Aaron Picker, Bigga, Michael Green, Boudjah, Cooma and Lindsay Picker, Bigga with the top priced Boudjah ram at $7000 paraded by Landmark auctioneer, Rick Power.

Monaro white wool Merinos hit $7000

Aaron Picker, Bigga, Michael Green, Boudjah, Cooma and Lindsay Picker, Bigga with the top priced Boudjah ram at $7000 paraded by Landmark auctioneer, Rick Power.

Monaro white wool Merinos hit $7000

More stock hits markets in the Central West

More stock hits markets in the Central West

More stock hits markets in the Central West

More stock hits markets in the Central West

COME TOGETHER: The Western Rams and Riverina players together after Saturday night's hit-out at West Wyalong. Photo: WESTERN RAMS

'We just wanted it more': Rams impress in lead-up to French clash

COME TOGETHER: The Western Rams and Riverina players together after Saturday night's hit-out at West Wyalong. Photo: WESTERN RAMS

'We just wanted it more': Rams impress in lead-up to French clash