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Special Forces soldiers in Uruzgan. Picture: Department of Defence

Afghanistan war crimes inquiry finds evidence of murder, cover-up

Harley Dennett

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

BREAKINGIncreased restrictions on SA travellers into ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai
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David McBride speaks to the media after arriving at the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Blake Foden

Afghan inquiry: Calls to drop prosecution of whistleblower David McBride

Katie Burgess
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Police officers say they had to Taser Michael Keane twice on Thursday morning. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'I'm gonna shoot you': Shirtless, bloodied concreter Tasered twice after alleged escape

Blake Foden

The Special Air Service second squadron has been ordered disbanded following a damning report.

SAS squadron disbanded over Afghan claims

Paul Osborne

Deane Richard Roach at the Coles supermarket in Greenway. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERAlleged public pool pest investigated over more incidents

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An RSPCA staff member examines Molly the dog after she was removed from owner Nicole Francis in 2018. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER'Overloaded' mum left starving dog on brink of emaciation

Blake Foden

An artist's impression of one of the proposed buildings. Picture: Stewart Architecture, Art Group

SUBSCRIBERMore apartments proposed for Dickson's Soho development

Lucy Bladen

WorkSafe ACT issue more safety notices to Throsby sites

OPINIONRenaming of Red Skins and Chicos is a shaky step towards leaving discriminatory ideas in the past

ACT Policing encouraged by well-behaved drivers

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Special Forces soldiers in Uruzgan. Picture: Department of Defence

Afghanistan war crimes inquiry finds evidence of murder, cover-up

Burning Flower by Nicole Reed is in Here I Am: Art by Great Women. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

The dangerous journey for many Rohingya refugees begins in harbours beside the Andaman Sea on the Burma-Thai border. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONA Rohingya refugee in Canberra searches for hope

The Lilobar menu includes an extensive selection of wine, Sake and whiskey. Picture: Matt Loxton

LiloTang now a feast for the eyes

Orange juice ranks below diet soft drinks in a new consumer guide focusing on sugar content.

Juicy battle looms over health star rating

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OPINIONLabor has had decades to improve hospitals. It's time to draw a line in the sand

Nine ways Vic can avoid Bourke St repeat

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More waste created but recycling rates low

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Australians accused of 39 Afghan murders

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BREAKINGIncreased restrictions on SA travellers into ACT

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Japanese MPs declare climate emergency

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Accused child abuse duo excused from court

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Hotel quarantine workers will now be tested weekly following the Melbourne and Adelaide outbreaks.

No quarantine system 100 per cent safe: PM

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Defence Force chief Angus Campbell has apologised to Australians and to his Afghan counterpart.

Australians accused of 39 Afghan murders

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Take me on: LaMelo Ball. Picture: Sylvia Liber

LaMelo Ball the NBA's No.3 draft pick

Victoria's coroner has made nine recommendations following an inquest into the Bourke St rampage.

Nine ways Vic can avoid Bourke St repeat

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Tyres made up six per cent of hazardous waste in the latest figures from the ABS.

More waste created but recycling rates low

Rebecca Gredley
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Timothy Doyle and Steve Garrad have not entered pleas to their charges, which number more than 425.

Accused child abuse duo excused from court

Peter Daniels
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South Australia reported no new coronavirus cases as the state began a six-day hard lockdown.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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David McBride speaks to the media after arriving at the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Blake Foden

Afghan inquiry: Calls to drop prosecution of whistleblower David McBride

Katie Burgess
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David McBride speaks to the media after arriving at the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Blake Foden

Afghan inquiry: Calls to drop prosecution of whistleblower David McBride

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Special Forces soldiers in Uruzgan. Picture: Department of Defence

Afghanistan war crimes inquiry finds evidence of murder, cover-up

It's important not to let party politics cloud our assessment of politicians' behaviour. Indeed, some of our most beloved leaders have been hugely flawed in this regard. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLet's take the politics out of politicians' bad behaviour

Tony Abbott says an ideal UK-Australia deal would involve as free as possible movement for people.

Eagerness for UK-Australia deal: Abbott

The PM may soon discover it's not enough just to win today's news cycle. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONThe Morrison government is facing a character test

Mark Hearn

Attorney General Christian Porter introduced the draft bill earlier this month. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'MPs should not be given special treatment': Concerns raised over proposed bill

Harley Dennett

ASIO boss Mike Burgess at a National Press Club event earlier this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Social media is spy 'hunting grounds', ASIO warns

Sarah Basford Canales

PM Scott Morrison says an Australia-Japan military pact "adds to the stability of the region".

Australia-Japan pact boosts stability: PM

Defence agreement carries risks

Defence agreement carries risks

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It's important not to let party politics cloud our assessment of politicians' behaviour. Indeed, some of our most beloved leaders have been hugely flawed in this regard. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLet's take the politics out of politicians' bad behaviour

John Warhurst

Woden Square development unattractive and unwelcome

Woden Square development unattractive and unwelcome

Letters to the editor

An RSPCA staff member examines Molly the dog after she was removed from owner Nicole Francis in 2018. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER'Overloaded' mum left starving dog on brink of emaciation

NRL player Jack de Belin denied repeatedly in taped phone calls that he raped a woman.

De Belin begins evidence in rape trial

Police arrested a 66-year-old Franklin man on Wednesday morning. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Man, 66, arrested over child sex offences

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The kitchen garden at the National Arboretum.

Arboretum market stall this weekend

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What is Christmas without another viewing of Elf?

Free al fresco family movies in Dickson

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COVID-19 job losses have put many families at breaking point. Picture: Facebook

Families 'at breaking point': Vinnies launches 2020 Christmas appeal

The kitchen garden at the National Arboretum.

Arboretum market stall this weekend

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The Royal Military College Band always lifts spirits at Music at Midday. Picture: Supplied

Music at Midday is back with Christmas spectacular

Comedian Tom Gleeson is performing two shows in Canberra on Saturday. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

What's on in the Canberra arts scene

Amy Martin

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

BREAKINGIncreased restrictions on SA travellers into ACT

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Acting Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly announced further surveilance for quarantine facilities across Australia.

Further surveillance for hotel quarantine following SA outbreak

New research shows infection rates of COVID-19 could be up to five times higher than reported in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia's COVID-19 infection rate may be five times higher than reported, research shows

A new coronavirus case has been reported in the ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT reports first COVID-19 case in almost one month

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberrans told to cancel non-essential travel to SA as more passengers tested for COVID

Daniella White

Margaret Arthur of Lockleys in Adelaide was to travel to Canberra in two weeks time but has brought her travel forward. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Adelaide residents bringing forward Canberra travel plans as borders slam shut

Kathryn Lewis

A flight from Adelaide that arrived on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Adelaide travellers forced into Canberra quarantine

Chris Dutton

Two repatriation flights are scheduled to arrive in Canberra before Christmas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Canberra to receive two overseas repatriation flights by Christmas

Andrew Brown

Capitals guard Jade Melbourne is using the WNBL as the perfect year 12 study break. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERMelbourne going to school on WNBL

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Wallaby Scott Sio has earned his first start for the 2020 Test season. Picture: Stuart Walmsley/Rugby Australia

Sio earns first start of Test season for must-win Pumas clash

Maroons players celebrate winning the State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. Picture: Getty Images

Underdog Maroons win Origin series

NSW coach Brad Fittler (l) assists James Tedesco after he was taken from the field.

Tedesco head knock biggest blow for Blues in Origin loss

Cameron Munster was outstanding for Queensland as they clinched State of Origin with a 20-14 win.

What you need to know from Origin III

Scott Bailey

Rookie Jade Melbourne dominated for the Capitals on Wednesday night. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERRookie on fire again in Caps win

James Buckley

The Raiders are on the verge re-signing Emre Guler for two more years. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERRaiders set to re-sign Guler

David Polkinghorne

ACT shadow sport minister Mark Parton has written to the government calling for them to help the Cavalry. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERParton calls for 'dawdling' ACT govt to help Cavalry charge

David Polkinghorne

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

City staycations have never looked this good (or affordable)

City staycations have never looked this good (or affordable)

Teresa Ooi

How to sauna like a Viking without leaving the country

How to sauna like a Viking without leaving the country

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Beach time bliss: Take a stroll or a dip at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture: Tourism Noosa

Bring me a little Sunshine

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Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

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'Stunning' luxury apartments Canberra's hottest new address

'Stunning' luxury apartments Canberra's hottest new address

Beach time bliss: Take a stroll or a dip at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture: Tourism Noosa

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Recycling champions: Dao An and Thich Quang Bo from Canberra's Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre with bags of containers collected by their supporters.

Recycle scheme success is win-win for environment and community groups

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

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Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga last month said Japan aimed for net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050.

Japanese MPs declare climate emergency

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Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga last month said Japan aimed for net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050.

Japanese MPs declare climate emergency

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The Pike River mine disaster has been remembered in NZ, Australia, Scotland and South Africa.

Pike River dead remembered a decade on

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The Pike River mine disaster has been remembered in NZ, Australia, Scotland and South Africa.

Pike River dead remembered a decade on

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Judy Shelton has come under fire for inconsistent, controversial views.

Trump Fed nominee faces harder road

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Judy Shelton has come under fire for inconsistent, controversial views.

Trump Fed nominee faces harder road

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HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

Donna Ward

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

Derek Barry

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

Over-conservative use-by dates on food can lead to millions of tonnes of waste per year.

The e-nose app to help snuff out unnecessary food waste

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Home-made cheese. Pictures: Hannah Moloney, Good Life Permaculture.

Curds a-whey: making cheese at home

Hannah Moloney

SHARED: Experts say the decisions retail investors make for "emotional comfort" typically costs them 3 per cent a year in returns. Picture: Shutterstock.

When it comes to investing in shares, emotional decisions could be costing you

Noel Whittaker

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

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How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

Eileen Wood

Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

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Tania Jensen from Penrith and Tracey Maguire from Leonay.

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August 17, 1977: Julie Woods answers questions about spinning wool.

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Colin Harper has spent 10 years improving his soil health and now avoids the use of chemicals and fertiliser.

Regenerative strategy pays

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Colin Harper has spent 10 years improving his soil health and now avoids the use of chemicals and fertiliser.

Regenerative strategy pays

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Temperatures climbed more than 10 degrees above average in parts of western NSW earlier this week. Another run of warm days is expected ahead of an approaching low pressure trough.

Patchy storms expected this weekend

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Temperatures climbed more than 10 degrees above average in parts of western NSW earlier this week. Another run of warm days is expected ahead of an approaching low pressure trough.

Patchy storms expected this weekend

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NSW Farmers chief executive Peter Arkle and president James Jackson. The organisation has welcomed the budget and what it means for agriculture.

Recovery hinges on ag: Jackson

NSW Farmers chief executive Peter Arkle and president James Jackson. The organisation has welcomed the budget and what it means for agriculture.

Recovery hinges on ag: Jackson