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Baby Brumbies answer the call as stars face nervous wait

UPDATEDBrumbies win thriller over Rebels but it came at a cost

Caden Helmers

A repatriation flight from Singapore lands in Canberra Airport on Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

South African virus variant detected in Canberra hotel quarantine

Daniella White

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONSo, the rule of law is collapsing? What nonsense

Jack Waterford

Claire Lubransky and Chris Kafer on their block of land at Murrumbateman. Picture: Supplied

Why Canberrans are moving to the bush in big numbers

Bree Guthrie

Some sex workers are concerned clients will be scared off by the mandatory Check-in CBR app. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A matter of discretion: sex workers concerned about mandatory Check In CBR app

Julia Kanapathippillai

The search in waters around east Sydney's Dover Heights for Melissa Caddick has been called off.

Caddick ocean search near Sydney dropped

An Aussie man has been questioned by Bali police about a "tantric full body energy orgasm retreat".

Aussie queried over Bali 'orgasm retreat'

Cindy Wockner and Komang Erviani

St Joseph's Primary School Bombala student leaders Miller Stewart, 11, and Connor Reed, 11, met Archbishop Christopher Prowse and Catholic education director Ross Fox after a mass celebrating 200 years of Catholic Education at Saint Christopher's Cathedral. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Archdiocese eyes off new school sites as it celebrates 200 years of Catholic education

Sarah Lansdown

SUBSCRIBERFurther plans revealed for next stage of Dickson development

Investigations continue into fatal crash in Illawarra region

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Hospital expresses regret for four patient deaths

SUBSCRIBERLambie paying personal cost to keep her medevac deal for asylum seekers a secret

Baby Brumbies answer the call as stars face nervous wait

UPDATEDBrumbies win thriller over Rebels but it came at a cost

Corey Horsburgh. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERGreen Machine can be speed machine

New York-balloon Allycorn is inflated at the Patrick White Lawns on Saturday, the first day of the annual Canberra Balloon Spectacular. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Lift off for Balloon Spectacular's post-COVID return

Brian Tunks in his new store Crusoe and Co in Pialligo. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Brian Tunks opens a new store in Pialligo's beautiful hideaway

Hall markets volunteer Tony Morris, manager Mel Hugg, and Scott's Food Vans owner Scott Evans at the Hall showground on Friday ahead of Sunday's re-opening of the markets after a year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

WHAT'S ONExcitement high as Hall markets return after a year off

What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia?

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Bypassed but now thriving, Gunning celebrates 200 years

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Why did the Hindenburg burn?

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Cabbage: a vegetable fit for a queen?

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The government is digging in behind Defence Minister Linda Reynolds who is facing calls to resign.

Defence minister sorry for lying cow barb

A person quarantining in a Victorian hotel is one of nine to test positive for COVID-19 country-wide

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Victoria Police are on the lookout for 55-year-old registered sex offender Paul Kraft.

Two sex offenders avoiding Victoria Police

Four people are in hospital after a "freak accident" involving a horse-drawn cart in regional NSW.

Four hurt as carthorse bolts at showground

A court finds NSW Police breached its duty of care to an officer who became depressed.

NSW Police liable for officer's depression

Hannah Ryan

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

Adam Holmes

The search in waters around east Sydney's Dover Heights for Melissa Caddick has been called off.

Caddick ocean search near Sydney dropped

Danny Russell. Picture: Kenji Sato

How I escaped social housing and broke the cycle of poverty

Kenji Sato

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins will lead a review into Parliament House's workplace culture. Picture: Getty

Jenkins review into Parliament culture a welcome step

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

Australian of the Year Grace Tame has reacted to the Chief of the Defence Force's comments. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Grace Tame says Defence chief's 'prey' comment was unhelpful

Senator Jacqui Lambie said staying silent has cost her friendships.

SUBSCRIBERLambie paying personal cost to keep her medevac deal for asylum seekers a secret

Prime Minister Scott Morrison Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'A problem that needs to be fixed': Support for Medicare-style aged care levy

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Tensions between China and Australia contributed to experiences of discrimination against Chinese-Australians last year, respondents told a survey. Picture: Shutterstock

One in five Chinese-Australians attacked, threatened: survey

Doug Dingwall

Black Mountain could have its name changed. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERCanberra landmarks should have dual names to reflect Ngunnawal history: elder

Julia Kanapathippillai

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Senior minister 'vigorously denies' rape allegations: Prime Minister

Kathryn Lewis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives for a press conference at Kirribilli House after the release of the aged care royal commission report. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONIt all boils down to dignity and respect

Ebony Bennett

E-scooter riders should have third party injury insurance

E-scooter riders should have third party injury insurance

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Jenkins review is a chance for change

Jenkins review is a chance for change

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Henry Khinzaw during the attack on a Canberra bus driver. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERBus spitter warned to 'grow up' after 'shocking' attack

Boxer Lorenz Daley, who attacked two strangers on New Year's Eve. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERBoxer boasted of being a 'stallion' in 'animalistic' attack

Police seized more than $100,000 cash suspected to be the proceeds of crime. Picture: ACT Policing

Police suspect syndicate behind cash, drugs seized in raids

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Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Sally Pryor

Socialite Paris Hilton is famous for being famous. Picture: Getty Images

Paris Hilton flips celebrity script

Corey Martin and Joanna McIntyre

Hall markets volunteer Tony Morris, manager Mel Hugg, and Scott's Food Vans owner Scott Evans at the Hall showground on Friday ahead of Sunday's re-opening of the markets after a year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

WHAT'S ONExcitement high as Hall markets return after a year off

Megan Doherty

Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Brian Tunks in his new store Crusoe and Co in Pialligo. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Brian Tunks opens a new store in Pialligo's beautiful hideaway

Megan Doherty

Dahlias will feature at the autumn flower show. Picture: Shutterstock

THINGS TO DOEnjoy the start of autumn with this Forrest flower show

A repatriation flight from Singapore lands in Canberra Airport on Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

South African virus variant detected in Canberra hotel quarantine

A repatriation flight from Singapore lands in Canberra Airport on Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

South African virus variant detected in Canberra hotel quarantine

What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia?

What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia?

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

Corey Horsburgh. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERGreen Machine can be speed machine

Lions' Isabel Dawes kicked two goals as the visitors cruised to victory. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERGiants proud in Lions defeat

Baby Brumbies answer the call as stars face nervous wait

UPDATEDBrumbies win thriller over Rebels but it came at a cost

Canberra trainer Norm Garder and his two horses, Miss Ostend in the Black Opal and Upper House in the Canberra Cup. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'It would be unbelievable': Gardner launches Canberra Carnival attack

Eastlake player Vusi Sibanda scored 170 on Saturday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Demons dare to dream after super Sibanda century

Daniel Heinrich

Trainer Keith Dryden and Handle the Truth. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERNational Sprint a spring board for Dryden's Handle The Truth

Lucie Bertoldo

Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera is set to miss the first two NRL games. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERRaiders' Coreys get bans

David Polkinghorne
Caden Helmers

Ryan Lonergan brought Brumbies fans to their feet with a last-ditch penalty from long range. Picture: Getty

A new Brumbies hero: Lonergan lives out a 'dream'

Caden Helmers

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blaze hoppy trails

Michael Turtle

METROPOL: With a central location just minutes away from both the ANU and the site of proposed UNSW campus, city development Metropol is attracting attention from investors and first home owners alike. Photos: Rohan Thomson.

UNSW Campus drives up interest in Civic real estate

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

Grateful for every day: Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror: How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

Lebanon's economic crisis has sparked anti-government protests in Beirut.

Lebanon's caretaker PM warns of chaos

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Lebanon's economic crisis has sparked anti-government protests in Beirut.

Lebanon's caretaker PM warns of chaos

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Five people area dead after a bus crashed during the night in Poland.

Five people killed in bus crash in Poland

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Five people area dead after a bus crashed during the night in Poland.

Five people killed in bus crash in Poland

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Mutant variants of coronavirus are powering a fresh surge in infections across Europe,

Speedy variants power Europe virus surge

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Mutant variants of coronavirus are powering a fresh surge in infections across Europe,

Speedy variants power Europe virus surge

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The best cabbages need a good hard frost to sweetened them. Picture: Shutterstock

Cabbage: a vegetable fit for a queen?

Jackie French

Stephen King: Not a horror writer. Picture: Getty Images

Crime, creativity and typecasting

Hillel Italie

SIMPLY STYLISH: Lyrical white quilt cover from Sheridan's new autumn/winter range.

How to choose the best pillow and other bedding questions

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

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Instagrammers of Canberra

Argus, the best medicine for Brindabella gardens residents (from left) Doris Grattan, Marty Rowan, Ethel Harrison and Patti Anson on July 6, 1995.

Where friends are welcome

Valentina Fritz and Rodney Morgan.

Enlighten lights up our lives

Colourful plant combinations created by builder Peter Kube and artist Jennifer Edwards in their garden at Little Hartley. Hartvale at Little Hartley is open March 6 and 7 from 10am to 4pm.

March's heated debate

Colourful plant combinations created by builder Peter Kube and artist Jennifer Edwards in their garden at Little Hartley. Hartvale at Little Hartley is open March 6 and 7 from 10am to 4pm.

March's heated debate

This Braford steer agrees you are certainly not "up yourself' if you promote why you love what you do.

Take the bull by the horns, share your story

This Braford steer agrees you are certainly not "up yourself' if you promote why you love what you do.

Take the bull by the horns, share your story

Lincoln Mckinlay Elders, Shad Bailey Colin say, Nick Say, Yasloc and buyer of the top priced ram Roy Robertson

Overwhelming Result for Yasloc

Lincoln Mckinlay Elders, Shad Bailey Colin say, Nick Say, Yasloc and buyer of the top priced ram Roy Robertson

Overwhelming Result for Yasloc