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Fire and fury: What really happened during the ACT's bushfire response

SUBSCRIBERFire and fury: What really happened during the ACT's bushfire response

Dan Jervis-Bardy

A string of ministers bear historical responsibility for the robodebt fiasco - including Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERNo public interest, it seems, in watching public money burn

Jack Waterford

The Chinese government has urged its citizens not to travel to Australia.

China warns its citizens against travelling to Australia

Anirudh Saligrama

The HomeBuilder grants are poorly designed, say economists. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Not very wise': Why HomeBuilder grants have missed the mark

Kirsten Lawson

A newly constructed electric transmission tower on mountainous green fields at Strathnairn. Picture: Shutterstock

ACT electricity prices set to fall, but bills still tough to pay

Daniella White

Eden Waugh, who was shot and killed in his Watson home in 2016. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBEREden Waugh killer's jail term cut by more than 10 years on appeal

Blake Foden

Firefighters work to put out fires at the edge of the NSW North Black Range bushfire. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Start listening to experts, ex-emergency head tells government

Katie Burgess

Grant Mathew Henderson, who has been found not guilty of trafficking cocaine and possessing the proceeds of crime. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERMotor sport mechanic acquitted of cocaine trafficking

Cassandra Morgan

Opposition's million-tree pledge costings way off: minister

Uni researchers developing mobile virus detection device

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Partnership to guarantee manufacture of potential COVID-19 vaccine

Sydney Black Life Matters rally banned

Fire and fury: What really happened during the ACT's bushfire response

SUBSCRIBERFire and fury: What really happened during the ACT's bushfire response

A man suspected in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann lived in a house in southern Portugal.

Madeleine McCann, missing German girl case 'linked'

Canberra residents Aaron Elix and Antika Luscombe stop off at Braidwood for lunch on Thursday before they head to the South Coast for the long weekend. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberrans' great exodus south to the sun and shining sea

Knights fans at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Fans get green light to attend NRL matches in NSW

Mayor Muriel Bowser has approved changing the name of a street in the US capital.

US street renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza

David Pope's view: A breach of lockdown

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: A breach of lockdown

Settlement for slain informer's children

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Kindness begins at home

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Why teens don't block and report cyber bullying - and what parents can do

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Moments of ugliness stain world of beauty

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Uni researchers developing mobile virus detection device

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TRACE: University of Tasmania researcher Professor Michael Breadmore and PhD candidate Mostafa Adel Atia Abuzeid at a university laboratory. Picture: supplied

Uni researchers developing mobile virus detection device

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Knights fans at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Fans get green light to attend NRL matches in NSW

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Partnership to guarantee manufacture of potential COVID-19 vaccine

New Zealand picks COVID-19 elimination day, UN wants "a people's vaccine"

DIGESTNew Zealand picks COVID-19 elimination day, UN wants "a people's vaccine"

COVID-19 commission chairman Nev Power. Picture: Karleen Minney

COVID commission refuses to disclose potential conflicts of interest

Kirsten Lawson

Finger prick testing seeks answers to COVID-19 questions

Finger prick testing seeks answers to COVID-19 questions

Jackie Meyers

Father Tony Percy of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wanniassa. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Angry Catholics increase pressure on ACT government to allow bigger services

Steve Evans

Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz testing for coronavirus in Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONFour ways Australia's coronavirus response was a triumph, and four ways it fell short

Stephen Duckett, Anika Stobart

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Carbon dioxide emissions fell in April but it was a brief decline.

Carbon dioxide in air hits record high

Harry Jenkins in the Speaker's chair in 2012. Picture: Graham Tidy

Former speaker suggests going back to drawing board on question time

Former Department of Human Services secretary Renée Leon has said departmental actions are anchored around what ministers want. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCrises bust the myths that target the APS

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXCLUSIVEAlbanese blasts poor handling of bushfire recovery funds

The bushfire in Namadgi National Park earlier in the year. There are concerns some people affected by the bushfire crisis have missed out on assistance. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Colvin admits to 'artificial' divide blocking some bushfire aid

Katie Burgess

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Govt to offer $25,000 grants for home renovators and buyers

Kirsten Lawson

Fleur Flanery is running for Nationals preselection in Eden-Monaro, and is a former ACT public servant. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Four Nationals to contest Eden-Monaro preselection

Sally Whyte

Defence personnel during the Queensland and NSW bushfire emergency. Picture: Department of Defence

Royal commission hears cost of Defence's bushfire support efforts

Katie Burgess

A nuanced message is needed on protest safety

A nuanced message is needed on protest safety

The Canberra Times

Inner north benefits while Belconnen suffers neglect

Inner north benefits while Belconnen suffers neglect

How the pandemic killed the Indigenous referendum

OPINIONHow the pandemic killed the Indigenous referendum

Michelle Grattan

Neville French, Mungo light 1, 2020 at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Supplied

Vampires, art and virtual music

Ron Cerabona

Tippi Hedren in Roar. Picture: Supplied

Freaky films forgotten or missed

Ron Cerabona

Olive Cotton. Picture: Helen Ennis.

Suburb celebrates photographers

Brian Rope

Neville French, Mungo light 1, 2020 at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Supplied

Vampires, art and virtual music

Pat Henry, left, and Frank Avianca capture a boxing kangaroo in Matilda. Picture: Supplied

Remembrance of films long past

Ron Cerabona

Harriet McKay, Butter lamb. Picture: Supplied

Online vs real life? Light and dark

Kerry-Anne Cousins

Easts are hoping they can rebuild despite a major setback this year. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER'I'm not going to let this club fold': Easts vow to fight for survival after virus setback

Raiders recruit George Williams is helping change the perception of the Super League. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERKing George proving to be Raiders' better half despite the NRL doubters

Canberra Stadium will remain empty. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERNRL fans' return crowded out by noise of constant travel

Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa says he's committed to seeing out his contract. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'I want to help': Brumbies skipper's plans for long-term contract

Podcast: Will Raiders fans see John Bateman again?

Podcast: Will Raiders fans see John Bateman again?

Chris Dutton

Knights fans at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Fans get green light to attend NRL matches in NSW

Scott Bailey

Sam Shires owner of Up Trumpz at the Queanbeyan Race track stables. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERUp Trumpz owners get chance to return to races

Lucie Bertoldo

Raiders say John Bateman will definitely be back this season. Picture: Karleen Minney

Bateman shoulder surgery ensures 2020 return

David Polkinghorne

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

Nadine Morton

WE ARE OPEN: Falls Creek Management Resort have revealed they will only release 250 day passes for vehicles ahead of ski season. Season pass holders and those with overnight bookings will be unrestricted. Picture: MATT HULL

Resort reveals COVID capacity limit ahead of ski season

Sophie Boyd

Look out on the ranges and plains of the outback from your private deck.

Last days to enter: Win an outback getaway for two

Joanne Crawford

Aussie company provides homegrown virtual meeting platform

Aussie company provides homegrown virtual meeting platform

Four seasons in this food and wine capital

Four seasons in this food and wine capital

Preserving history with the National Library of Australia

Preserving history with the National Library of Australia

Let Kim and Sophie from Your Property Profits help you to get the full amount that your property is worth.

Sell your home faster at the best possible price

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

YOU'VE GOT THE POWER: Now is the perfect time to run through Evoenergy's home electrical safety checklist and ensure there are no electrical hazards around the house.

Switch on to hazards with Evoenergy's home electrical safety checklist

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Mandy Hodson has received a secret settlement over the deaths of her parents Terence and Christine.

Settlement for slain informer's children

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TRACE: University of Tasmania researcher Professor Michael Breadmore and PhD candidate Mostafa Adel Atia Abuzeid at a university laboratory. Picture: supplied

Uni researchers developing mobile virus detection device

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The HomeBuilder grants are poorly designed, say economists. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Not very wise': Why HomeBuilder grants have missed the mark

Protests in Australian cities are intended to put the spotlight on Aboriginal deaths in custody.

Thousands to rally for Black Lives Matter

New cases have closed two Melbourne schools and contact tracing is under way of staff and students.

Authorities on edge over long weekend

Andi Yu

Organisers have asked protesters to wear masks, bring hand sanitiser and stand in groups of 20.

Melbourne protesters ready to flout rules

Andi Yu

Brisbane will join other cities around Australia by holding a Black Lives Matter rally.

Protest racism online, Queenslanders urged

Shae McDonald

Australians are being told to protest online and not attend Black Lives Matters rallies on Saturday.

Protest could trigger health 'catastrophe'

Rebecca Gredley

US protesters stirred by the death of George Floyd have vowed to become a sustained movement.

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US protesters stirred by the death of George Floyd have vowed to become a sustained movement.

News from around the world

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Some businesses have had to close down amid economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.

Job cuts mount as countries battle virus

Some businesses have had to close down amid economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.

Job cuts mount as countries battle virus

Rapper Kanye West has donated money to George Floyd's family and their legal team.

Kanye gives $US2m to Floyd family, others

Rapper Kanye West has donated money to George Floyd's family and their legal team.

Kanye gives $US2m to Floyd family, others

OLD MEETS NEW: Architects Hindley & Co were sympathetic to the home's original features, while incorporating numerous 21st century upgrades. Photos: Tatjana Plitt. Produced with BowerBird.

Marrying mid-century & modern styles

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Chris Flynn has always been fascinated with how our own memories work. Picture: Georgia Butterfield

Tale of mammoth proportions

Karen Hardy

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

Geraldine Cardozo

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

Rowan Cowley

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(23/6/92) A hire car operator displays his rates at the Canberra airport as a passenger leaves the terminal.

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Social distancing at the 79th annual weaner ale in Gundagai with the Elders selling team preparing for auctioneering action.

Gundagai steers sold for over $5/kg

Social distancing at the 79th annual weaner ale in Gundagai with the Elders selling team preparing for auctioneering action.

Gundagai steers sold for over $5/kg

Water minister Melinda Pavey was the speaker at Farm Writers' first online launch, speaking to 200 registered viewers from a dairy farm in her North Coast electorate. Photo by Samantha Townsend.

Melinda Pavey discusses divisions in water

Water minister Melinda Pavey was the speaker at Farm Writers' first online launch, speaking to 200 registered viewers from a dairy farm in her North Coast electorate. Photo by Samantha Townsend.

Melinda Pavey discusses divisions in water

Peter Morris, Howlong and Rodney Wolter, Walwa, Vic inspecting cattle prior to the sale. Mr Wolter said it was his first time back at the saleyards since the bushfires which burnt out part of his property.

Wodonga cows and calves to $3530

Peter Morris, Howlong and Rodney Wolter, Walwa, Vic inspecting cattle prior to the sale. Mr Wolter said it was his first time back at the saleyards since the bushfires which burnt out part of his property.

Wodonga cows and calves to $3530