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A rare opportunity to secure a Canberra CBD apartment with a private pool and city views piqued the interest of buyers in Australia and beyond. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER | PROPERTYCivic penthouse with private rooftop pool sells for $2.4m

Brittney Levinson

Some ANU students will be confined to their residences if they test positive to COVID-19. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ANU COVID cluster expected to grow as students confined to halls

Sarah Lansdown
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An Auditor-General's report identified significant shortcomings with the tender process for the Campbell Primary School upgrade, pictured. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Corruption watchdog calls on builders to dob in suspicious procurements

Jasper Lindell
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China's national defense ministry released this photograph taken from the PLA naval vessel. Picture: supplied.

'Spiteful, false, irresponsible': China bites back over Australia's lazing claim

Harley Dennett
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Ben Roberts-Smith allegedly told SAS troopers during a training session to execute Afghan prisoners.

Roberts-Smith 'told SAS to kill prisoners'

Greta Stonehouse
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The Canberra Capitals have terminated the contract of development player Casey Samuels. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Capitals sack player after court case

Caden Helmers
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Sergeant Zachary Rolfe leaves court earlier in the trial, and, inset, the scissors and wound in his shoulder. Pictures: Sarah Matthews, supplied

SUBSCRIBERKumanjayi would have been unable to injure cop after first shot, court hears

Sarah Matthews

Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee, who has accused the ACT government of failing in its responsibility to be transparent. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERCabinet decision silence a failure of transparency: Elizabeth Lee

Jasper Lindell

ACT marks one year since first COVID vaccination, as rise in cases continues

Clive Palmer cancels press club appearance after showing 'COVID-like symptoms'

SUBSCRIBER'Now I'm going to snap': Man found guilty of murdering friend under bridge

Putin sends 'peacekeepers' to Ukraine

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A rare opportunity to secure a Canberra CBD apartment with a private pool and city views piqued the interest of buyers in Australia and beyond. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER | PROPERTYCivic penthouse with private rooftop pool sells for $2.4m

AIS vaccination clinic nursing staff, Sheridan Dobing, Jessie Holberton, Nic Mead and Nardine Johnson, 12 months since the ACT began its COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'We are so proud': ACT's vaccine rollout celebrates first birthday

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Louise Coleman with her daughters Olive, left, and Charlie. She survived multiple attacks before leaving her ex-partner. Picture: Supplied

Draft plan to end violence against women 'flawed'

Jenna Roberts, left and Jessy Heath in Ruthless! Picture: Jane Duong

Ruthless comedy sees stardom lead to murder

Gretel Harrison, director of Fink designs, with her late husband Robert Foster's award-winning installation. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Beloved city Ossolites to take their final journey

Is numerology just eerie coincidences? Picture: Shutterstock

Happy Twosday! Why we find 22.2.22 and other such numbers so fascinating

Joy is ... turning 100 on the 22-2-22

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Judge only trials to ease Vic backlog

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'Walker not dangerous': Rolfe's partner

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Putin sends 'peacekeepers' to Ukraine

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Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

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China concern at worsening Ukraine

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Scott Morrison says Russia's claim its troops in Ukraine are peacekeepers is "nonsense".

Australian diplomats evacuate from Ukraine

Joy Manning celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, February 22. Photo: Krystal Sellars

Joy is ... turning 100 on the 22-2-22

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Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes has announced Victoria will reintroduce judge only trials.

Judge only trials to ease Vic backlog

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A colleague of the police officer accused of murder didn't think Kumanjayi Walker posed a danger.

'Walker not dangerous': Rolfe's partner

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There were 141,967 vaccine doses delivered in the national rollout in the last 24 hour period.

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

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A Queensland major has called for a new referendum on introducing daylight saving time in the state.

Qld govt rejects vote on daylight saving

Fraser Barton and Marty Silk
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PUTIN'S PUSH: The world's eyes are focused on major military activity on both sides of Russia's border with Ukraine.

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONUkraine crisis reflects world leaders' failure to learn from history

John Tierney
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

DIGESTMorrison calls out Putin, and naked faces are coming back

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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr provides a COVID-19 update for Canberra, pictured outside the Legislative Assembly. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Man in his 80s dies as total ACT COVID cases pass 45,000

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr provides a COVID-19 update for Canberra, pictured outside the Legislative Assembly. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Man in his 80s dies as total ACT COVID cases pass 45,000

A survivor: Keryn Jenkin in is remission after being diagnosed with leukaemia two years ago. Photo: Adam Trafford

'I'll fight like hell': why the pandemic isn't over until it's over for everyone

A survivor: Keryn Jenkin in is remission after being diagnosed with leukaemia two years ago. Photo: Adam Trafford

'I'll fight like hell': why the pandemic isn't over until it's over for everyone

Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced changes to Canberra's COVID-19 settings on Friday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT restrictions eased but warnings of winter ahead

Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced changes to Canberra's COVID-19 settings on Friday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT restrictions eased but warnings of winter ahead

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Greens' federal election candidate for Canberra Tim Hollo. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERAEC finds 'several issues' with Greens think tank returns

national security should be a non-partisan issue, former foreign minister Julie Bishop says.

'Lower temp' on security politics: Bishop

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Australia will be 'in lock step' on sanctions against Russia: PM

An RAAF reconnaissance photo of a People's Liberation Army-Navy Luyang-class guided missile destroyer involved in the laser incident with an RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. Picture: Supplied

'Act of intimidation,' PM accuses Chinese military of shining laser at Australian aircraft

Across Ukraine thousands of civilians are participating in basic combat training as Russia amasses tens of thousands of troops on the border. Picture: Getty Images

No Australian military support for Ukraine: Morrison

Harley Dennett

Migrants must help Australia's regional industries like fruit picking, Barnaby Joyce says.

Deputy PM calls for more bush migration

Dominic Giannini

A helicopter at Mawson station, one of Australia's stations in Antarctica. Picture: Supplied

Funds to extend Australia's reach into inland Antarctica

Doug Dingwall

Government Services Minister Linda Reynolds. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXCLUSIVEPrivate eyes to bug, film suspected welfare 'frauds'

Sarah Basford Canales

Scott Morrison and Peter Dutton have been grilled on national security this week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONBad things happen in threes for this Coalition government

Crispin Hull

Many women aren't aware of heart disease risk factors. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHeart disease affects women, too. It's time to talk about it

Ashleigh Dind

ACT leaders should set their own COVID policy, not ape NSW

ACT leaders should set their own COVID policy, not ape NSW

Letters to the Editor

The teenager was sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Karleen Minney.

SUBSCRIBERRecycling centre rapist wanted to blow up courtroom

Mohammed Nchouki, left, outside court with brother Jomal Nchouki last year. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERThreat case against 'B-grade gangster' derided as 'hopeless'

A man will face charges of murder and attempted murder in the Supreme Court. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERMan charged with murdering housemate committed for trial

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Dutch cream potatoes fresh from harvest. Picture: Shutterstock

Something ap-peeling about potatoes

Susan Parsons

Belinda Jeffery at her local farmers' markets. Picture: Rodney Weidland

A conversation about everyday food

Cookie dough and cream slice. Picture: Nikole Ramsay

Delicious plant-based summer recipes

Harriet Birrell

Dutch cream potatoes fresh from harvest. Picture: Shutterstock

Something ap-peeling about potatoes

Austrian chef Karl Krautler will be hosting the Friends of Apple Strudel event with the Austrian Embassy. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Apple strudel of Austria's eye: Embassy celebrates national dessert

Amy Martin

Gretel Harrison, director of Fink designs, with her late husband Robert Foster's award-winning installation. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Beloved city Ossolites to take their final journey

Sally Pryor

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is ready to back a rotation policy this season. Picture: Karleen Minney

McKellar weighs up hooking rotation

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The Canberra Capitals have terminated the contract of development player Casey Samuels. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Capitals sack player after court case

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Brumbies centre Siokapesi Palu will play a key role as she chases a World Cup berth. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'As one club': Brumbies bracing for Super double-headers

Brumbies prop Scott Sio knows COVID-19 can change the competition in the blink of an eye. Picture: Lachlan Lawson/Brumbies Media

COVID contingency has road trip roommates under a microscope

Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has returned a positive RAT. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERCOVID forces Green Machine to ditch bus

David Polkinghorne

Tom Wright scored the first try of the season for the Brumbies. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERTry or no try? Brumbies back Super obstruction ruling

Chris Dutton
Caden Helmers

Cora Staunton is set to play three games in eight days for the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Picture: Getty Images

Crammed AFLW schedule not sustainable: Staunton

Melanie Dinjaski

Darcy Swain says the Brumbies need to 'value possession' in round two. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERThe stats show lineout wobbles weren't all bad for Brumbies

Chris Dutton
Caden Helmers

Russian President Vladimir Putin says two regions of Ukraine held by separatists will be recognised.

Putin sends 'peacekeepers' to Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says two regions of Ukraine held by separatists will be recognised.

Putin sends 'peacekeepers' to Ukraine

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for all parties to show restraint over Ukraine.

China concern at worsening Ukraine

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for all parties to show restraint over Ukraine.

China concern at worsening Ukraine

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Shelling by pro-Russian separatists has killed two soldiers in East Ukraine, the military says.

Ukraine reports two soldiers killed

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Shelling by pro-Russian separatists has killed two soldiers in East Ukraine, the military says.

Ukraine reports two soldiers killed

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Clergy abuse survivor Stephen Woods says his perpetrators tried to make him believe the abuse was his fault.

LISTENSins of the Fathers: Clergy abuse weighs on western Victoria

Clergy abuse survivor Stephen Woods says his perpetrators tried to make him believe the abuse was his fault.

LISTENSins of the Fathers: Clergy abuse weighs on western Victoria

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Pete Colyer and some of the members of the Do it for D Man team at last year's Memory Walk & Jog.

D-Man team set super-sized target for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk & Jog

Shirley Gash is including a bequest for Red Cross in her will in honour of her father..

"Remember Red Cross": The bequest that honours a father's life

Miya Wu outside her business Little Wu Street Food in Dickson.

Celebrate the delicious side of Lunar New Year in Dickson

GOOD BUSINESS: Victorian producer Darren Bone recently found a way to save $2,000 a year on his power bills when he engaged Beevo, a specialist service which finds great rates on a range of utilities. PHOTO: Alex Dalziel.

Farmer saves $2K per year on power bills

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Only the finest for your favourite member of the household will do.

Don't make a dog's dinner out of feeding your pets

Linda Lambrechts

Masks have the potential to protect us from germs and viruses.

Protect your children as they head to school

Linda Lambrechts

Dutch cream potatoes fresh from harvest. Picture: Shutterstock

Something ap-peeling about potatoes

Susan Parsons

4 Strategies to engage and retain your customers during the pandemic

4 Strategies to engage and retain your customers during the pandemic

Best crypto exchanges in Australia for 2022

Best crypto exchanges in Australia for 2022

COMMON SENSE: Older workers could solve aged care staffing crisis, says National Seniors.

Older workers could solve aged care staff crisis

Eileen Wood

Have we dashed Millennials' home dreams?

Have we dashed Millennials' home dreams?

Cheryl Field

CHOICE ROLE: Jane Seymour's latest film explores the uncomfortable subject of dementia.

Star's bond to dementia

Therese Murray

Iris Chio from Lena Karmel Lodge, Abhijth Gopakumar from Lena Karmel Lodge, and Xianjia Chen from Kinloch Lodge.

Socials: Postgraduates return

Jessica Reeve and Lanie Underwood, of Nicholls

Socials: Twenty20 vision at Manuka

Sally Pietsch, the first winner of $1000 worth of cookware in a competition run by HTH Kitchens Fyshwick.

Flashback Friday: Competitions of Canberra

Top priced bull, Injemira Kickstart P093 with vendor Marc Greening, Injemira, Ladysmith, Phil Gledhill, Elders Holbrook, representing the buyer David and Michelle Elsom, Macarthur, Vicroria and auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth.

Injemira Hereford new record sale av $20,565| Photos

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Top priced bull, Injemira Kickstart P093 with vendor Marc Greening, Injemira, Ladysmith, Phil Gledhill, Elders Holbrook, representing the buyer David and Michelle Elsom, Macarthur, Vicroria and auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth.

Injemira Hereford new record sale av $20,565| Photos

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Tensions in Ukraine are a key driver of the global wheat market, but drought in the US could become another influence in the medium-term.

The US winter wheat area is in the grip of a worsening drought

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Tensions in Ukraine are a key driver of the global wheat market, but drought in the US could become another influence in the medium-term.

The US winter wheat area is in the grip of a worsening drought

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Gunning ewe competition place getters with judges and sponsor - Rick Power, Gavin Peaty, Bill Schuman, Campbell Basnett, Scott Medway, Peter Whittaker, Matt and Yasmine Hewitt, Alister Bennett, ANZ and Jono Merriman. Photo: supplied

First time entrant at Gunning awarded People's Choice

Gunning ewe competition place getters with judges and sponsor - Rick Power, Gavin Peaty, Bill Schuman, Campbell Basnett, Scott Medway, Peter Whittaker, Matt and Yasmine Hewitt, Alister Bennett, ANZ and Jono Merriman. Photo: supplied

First time entrant at Gunning awarded People's Choice