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MasterChef Australia judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris. Picture: AAP

MasterChef hosts quit over pay dispute

Michael Lallo
1hr ago

Thredbo chairlift dislodges, throws skier to ground

Thredbo chairlift dislodges, throws skier to ground

Andrew Brown
Finbar O'Mallon

From first job to APS senior manager, I have seen gender discrimination

OPINION
From first job to APS senior manager, I have seen gender discrimination

Stephanie Copus-Campbell

Minister for Health Greg Hunt says the federal government is standing by Medicare.

Health insurer suggests dumping Medicare - and replacing it with compulsory private cover

Marnie Banger

The drugs were uncovered after the van crashed into a parked police car. Picture: NSW Police

Van with alleged $200m worth of drugs crashes into police car

The prices of, for example, secondary and tertiary education, healthcare, childcare, insurance, housing and most utilities have increased significantly more than the CPI. Photo: Daniel Kalisz

OPINION
Why we're feeling poor: Prices for what our 'needs' are rising fast

Elizabeth Knight

Pyne, Bishop to face inquiry despite departmental all-clear

Senate orders inquiry into Pyne, Bishop's new jobs

Sally Whyte

Krissi Grant (right) asked a poignant question about suicide on Monday's Q&A. Picture: ABC

'I'm disgusted': Q&A guest silences panel with powerful story

Neil McMahon

REAL AUSTRALIA
What to do when the final quarter is brutal

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Woman arrested over Bonython house fire

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Drought-proofing fund to pass parliament

Defence grounds Navy and Army MRH-90 helicopters

MasterChef Australia judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris. Picture: AAP

MasterChef hosts quit over pay dispute

1hr ago

The Brumbies want to grow their crowd support in 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Should the Brumbies put the 'ACT' back in name?

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Flash Eats is giving away 500 free burgers to celebrate its opening. Picture: Supplied

Get in quick! 500 free burgers will be gone in a Flash

How a Canberra woman came back from the dead to take on the biggest rock in the world

How a Canberra woman came back from the dead to take on the biggest rock in the world

Shobosho chef Adam Liston is coming to Canberra to cook at Pilot. Picture: Supplied

Pilot fired up for Shobosho takeover

Mooseheads has won Best traditional pub, inn or tavern. Picture: Andrew Sheargold

Canberra's top bars, restaurants announced at 2019 AHA Awards

Palmer search for expert witness hits snag

9m ago

Accused NSW cop basher refused bail

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O'Connor's Wallabies return excites Genia

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Super 12: The argument Samu Kerevi is happy he lost

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Circus in Adelaide halted after injuries

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PM pressures Labor over farm invasion bill

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Minister for Health Greg Hunt says the federal government is standing by Medicare.

Health insurer suggests dumping Medicare - and replacing it with compulsory private cover

Former ministers Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop face scrutiny over their post-political jobs.

Report on Bishop, Pyne 'shallow': senator

Anthony Albanese accuses the government of having no ideas other than fighting Labor.

Labor accuses coalition of picking fights

Ethos CRS chief executive Chas Savage, left, and Australian National Dictionary Centre director Amanda Laugesen with the manual's earlier editions. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New manual to outline rules for being frank and fearless in style

Aussie farms director Chris Delforce: Activists have exposed countless atrocities. Picture: Joe Armao

Animal activists the last straw for pig farmer near Yass

Kirsten Lawson

From first job to APS senior manager, I have seen gender discrimination

OPINION
From first job to APS senior manager, I have seen gender discrimination

Stephanie Copus-Campbell

Veteran recognition law won't fix problems: lawyer

Veteran recognition law won't fix problems: lawyer

Sally Whyte

Liberal MP Gladys Liu. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

How Gladys Liu's unbreakable ambition led her to Parliament House

Rob Harris

CAN YOU HEAR IT: What does the voice of real Australia sound like?

REAL AUSTRALIA
What to do when the final quarter is brutal

Jacob McArthur
2hrs ago

Drone noise rules need clarification

Drone noise rules need clarification

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Illustration: Andrew Dyson

OPINION
Losing more of society's collective soul

John Falzon

Alexandra Pelvin, left, Jo Zaharias, Victoria Dixon, Patrick Galen-Mules and Nick Steain in The Art of Coarse Acting. Picture: Helen Drum

How to botch up amateur theatre

Ron Cerabona
2hrs ago

Flash Eats is giving away 500 free burgers to celebrate its opening. Picture: Supplied

Get in quick! 500 free burgers will be gone in a Flash

Karen Hardy

Show how well you know the person in this picture at a Harry Potter themed trivia night at the Durham on Saturday.

WHAT'S ON
Five things to do this weekend

Sally Pryor

Alexandra Pelvin, left, Jo Zaharias, Victoria Dixon, Patrick Galen-Mules and Nick Steain in The Art of Coarse Acting. Picture: Helen Drum

How to botch up amateur theatre

2hrs ago

Angus Mackie, Ben Willis, Vanessa Scanes, Alex Piris, Ish Kaba, Amber Kaba, James Souter and Kurt Neumann, at the inaugural White Jacket Effect meeting in Canberra raising awareness of mental health in the hospitality industry. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

What to do when there's a lot on your plate

Karen Hardy

Mooseheads has won Best traditional pub, inn or tavern. Picture: Andrew Sheargold

Canberra's top bars, restaurants announced at 2019 AHA Awards

Karen Hardy

James O'Connor (left) and Kurtley Beale (right) during Wallabies training at Suncorp Stadium. Picture: AAP

O'Connor's Wallabies return excites Genia

40m ago

Samu Kerevi during Wallabies training at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Picture: AAP

Super 12: The argument Samu Kerevi is happy he lost

55m ago

Andrew Charter and Edwina Bone will represent the Canberra Chill in Hockey One.

Olympians give young stars a hockey boost

1hr ago

The Brumbies want to grow their crowd support in 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Should the Brumbies put the 'ACT' back in name?

1hr ago

Raiders halfback Aidan Sezer is nearing career-best form. Picture: Karleen Minney

Star Raiders brace for a backline battle

Caden Helmers
2hrs ago

Anna Flanagan is set to return to the fray for Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Flanagan set to come out of retirement

Caden Helmers

Ellyse Perry and the Australian cricket team will return to Canberra this summer. Picture: AAP

ACT on the cusp of six-year cricket deal

Caden Helmers

Bailey Simonsson, Joe Tapine and Michael Oldfield model the special jersey to help raise awareness and funds for Deaf Australia. The jumper has the Auslan alphabet printed on it. Picture: Karleen Minney

Raiders can collide in nines World Cup

Caden Helmers

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

Road Jet is the new stress free way to travel

Road Jet is the new stress free way to travel

Bringing technologists together to connect, collaborate, and learn

Bringing technologists together to connect, collaborate, and learn

Float away anxiety, stress, injury and pain

Float away anxiety, stress, injury and pain

Are you a stakeholder in the development of Northern Australia?

Are you a stakeholder in the development of Northern Australia?

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SPOT THE WILDLIFE: The Leopard is one of Africa's "big five" along with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes found in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

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Clive Palmer is fighting a lawsuit against liquidators, who are chasing him for about $200 million.

Palmer search for expert witness hits snag

9m ago

Sergeant Rachael Robins was allegedly kneed in the face four times.

Accused NSW cop basher refused bail

29m ago

Gabby Souza of Circus Rio broke her wrist in a fall, one of the events that prompted the shutdown.

Circus in Adelaide halted after injuries

56m ago

Legislation creating new penalties for people who incite farm invasions may be debated this week.

PM pressures Labor over farm invasion bill

1hr ago

Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has pleaded not guilty to two counts of extortion.

It's no court of morals: Pisasale judge

Warren Barnsley
1hr ago

Australia is setting up a new army training force to work with its neighbours in the Pacific.

Australia creating Pacific support force

Paul Osborne
1hr ago

In devastating news for maritime historians, SS Alert shipwreck in Bass Strait has been looted.

Historic shipwreck looted off Vic coast

1hr ago

MasterChef Australia judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris. Picture: AAP

MasterChef hosts quit over pay dispute

Michael Lallo
1hr ago

UK Prime Minister Theresa May failed to deliver Brexit after becoming stuck between opposing sides.

May sunk in quagmire of Brexit division

1hr ago

UK Prime Minister Theresa May failed to deliver Brexit after becoming stuck between opposing sides.

May sunk in quagmire of Brexit division

1hr ago

The British government aims to end smoking in England by 2030.

Govt aim to end smoking in England by 2030

2hrs ago

The British government aims to end smoking in England by 2030.

Govt aim to end smoking in England by 2030

2hrs ago

Protesters in Puerto Rico are calling for Governor Ricardo Rossello to quit after damaging leaks.

Teargas fired to break Puerto Rico protest

Protesters in Puerto Rico are calling for Governor Ricardo Rossello to quit after damaging leaks.

Teargas fired to break Puerto Rico protest

Celebrating the mindfulness movement, 108 Wanderlust events combine exercise, yoga and meditation for a chance to ground down among a likeminded community of vibrant and active individuals.

Recharge body and mind at a weekend Wanderlust

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HAPPY PETS: It's important to check your dog or cat's poos to ensure their wellbeing and health. Photo: Petbarn

It's not taboo - check your fur baby's poo

While there is a higher percentage of infertility in couples who have endometriosis than the general population, having endometriosis doesn't mean you will have a fertility issue.

I have endometriosis and I want to start a family. Can I get pregnant?

Celebrating the mindfulness movement, 108 Wanderlust events combine exercise, yoga and meditation for a chance to ground down among a likeminded community of vibrant and active individuals.

Recharge body and mind at a weekend Wanderlust

1hr ago

Along the way, riders will ascend into the mountain region of Paro where they will visit the Tigers Nest Monastery, clinging to the side of a mountain face.

Ride your way through the kingdom of Bhutan

No visit to Nambucca would be complete without a walk along the V-Wall.

Nambucca hasn't changed, and that's great

Rochelle Tubb

New horizons: Maureen Gleeson (right) and fellow She Shedder Joy Schornikow.

Sheilas sharing the shed

Simon Garner

KEEP ON TOP OF IT: Pharmacists recommend osteoarthritis sufferers talk to their health professional to ensure they are approaching their pain management in the best way.

Osteo sufferers face medication tighten-up

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Cheryl Field

Aston Ning (9 months) and Guanru Yu from Guangdong, China.

Chinese art and culture celebrated

Joshua Carney 4 and Sarah Carney.

Winter warmth in the city

Dion Georgopoulos

Sam Provost, and Shanna Provost.

Take 5: An artistic milestone

There will be new safety training days for on-farm quad bikes and side by side vehicles.

Side-by-side farm vehicle safety training trials in NSW

34m ago

There will be new safety training days for on-farm quad bikes and side by side vehicles.

Side-by-side farm vehicle safety training trials in NSW

34m ago

Richard Daugherty from Uralla whose branch moved a motion about rural crime penalties.

Rural crime should not be a misdemeanor

2hrs ago

Richard Daugherty from Uralla whose branch moved a motion about rural crime penalties.

Rural crime should not be a misdemeanor

2hrs ago

Bellata Gold Milling owner Doug Cush says the arrival of dirty sea containers in the country is a threat to farm biosecurity and penalties should apply.

Fines for dirty containers call to preserve farm biosecurity

Bellata Gold Milling owner Doug Cush says the arrival of dirty sea containers in the country is a threat to farm biosecurity and penalties should apply.

Fines for dirty containers call to preserve farm biosecurity