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'Justice has been done': Eastman not guilty of Winchester murder
David Eastman spent 19 years in jail for the murder of the most senior officer in the territory. Today, a jury found him not guilty after a five-month retrial.Â
- by Alexandra Back & Michael Inman
Eastman compensation case clear to proceed
- by Michael Inman
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Flashback: The day David Eastman was released after 19 years in prison
David Eastman's conviction was quashed in 2014 and he left prison a free man.
- by Christopher Knaus and Michael Inman
Five factors that could turn Australia's property market slump into a crash
The property market slump has been more dramatic than most forecasters thought, but it could get worse.
- by David Scutt
Dust sweeps through Canberra while it snows in the mountains
Canberrans woke to dust hanging over the capital on Thursday, after a night of heavy rain.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy & Megan Dingwall
Lawyers warn a deportation bid 'could incentivise all manner of criminal activity’
A federal push would allow unlawful non-citizens facing criminal charges to leave the country without facing court.
- by Michael Koziol
'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback
As far as return serves go, US comedian Michelle Wolf's comeback to a signature Trump diss is Novak Djokovic-worthy.
- by Robert Moran
American killed by tribe on island off-limits to visitors
The man was killed by a group of hunter-gatherers who live isolated from the outside world, police officials said.
- by Sanjib Kumar Roy
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Politics
Bill Shorten sets new course on climate, boosting renewables and subsidising batteries for 100,000 homes
Bill Shorten says he "will not wait" for a bipartisan deal on energy and climate.
- by David Crowe
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Corruption
Draft laws show federal ICAC would investigate breaches of the ministerial code of conduct
- by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie
World
Bali Nine drug mule Renae Lawrence touches down in Australia
- by James Massola, Amilia Rosa, Toby Crockford & Matthew Kelly
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Uniting Church of Australia nabs Woden Centre for more than $8 million
In a solid sign of its faith in the future of the Woden Valley, the Uniting Church of Australia has snapped up a prime commercial asset for just over $8 million.
- by Ray Sparvell

Want a home loan? Here's what you need to do now
Homebuyers who keep their bank statements clear of these red flags have the best chance of jumping through lenders' hoops.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Business
Opinion
World markets
Wall Street is in worse shape than you think it is
Wall Street is no longer not just not great - it's downright awful.
- by Stephen Gandel
Opinion
World markets
The ego runneth over: Delusion of celebrity brings down another CEO
- by Leonid Bershidsky
Small business
Entertainment
Murphy's back to lay down the law
Amid a sea of reboots, Murphy Brown had to return says creator Diane English because it has something to say to contemporary America.
- by Michael Idato
SBS drama On The Ropes punches above its weight
Being cast to play the daughter of Iraqi immigrants who wants to be a boxing trainer is a progressive step; but the actress looks forward to the day that ethnicity is not an issue.
- by Louise Schwartzkoff
Lifestyle
Smarter living
High times: The controversial new booze trend lighting up bars
A year since consumption of cannabis-related hemp was legalised, the herb has lit up the alcohol industry.
- by Stephen A Russell
Limiting screen time for your kid? It's harder than it looks
For some parents, the screen time battle feels like an exercise in futility.
- by Martha Irvine
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Sport
Raiders, Brumbies or Capitals - who is Canberra's best sporting team?
It's the unwinnable debate, but data analysts have attempted to find Australia's - and Canberra's - best sporting team.
- by Chris Dutton
Harris gets nod in extended Australian Test squad
A couple of uncapped bolters and five pacemen are among an extended 14-man squad announced for next month's first Test against India.
- by Andrew Wu







