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A nurse takes a COVID-19 swab at the EPIC testing site. Picture: Keegan Carroll

BREAKINGACT records 21 new Covid cases, child among 11 hospitalised

Kathryn Lewis
1hr ago

ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Richard Thompson

LIVELive: Lockdown rules shift as cases, hospitalisations rise

Alex Crowe

Remote learning will likely continue for the rest of term 3, which ends on Friday, September 17. Picture: Shutterstock

ACT students unlikely to return to classrooms this term as NSW reveals school plans

Sarah Lansdown
33m ago

Construction work will restart on some sites from next week. Picture: Matt Bedford

BREAKINGCanberra construction gets plan to reopen

Chris Dutton
1hr ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has announced new restrictions for businesses. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

BREAKINGRestriction changes for Canberra businesses after 19k go to Bunnings in a day

Andrew Brown
43m ago

More than 70 people are dead and 143 injured after Islamic State targeted crowds at Kabul airport.

Bloodbath at Kabul airport claimed by IS

Scott Morrison says children won't be included in Australia's vaccination targets. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Vaccination given the green light for 12-15 year olds

Finn McHugh
1hr ago

Haig Park was also added to ACT Health's list of potential Covid exposure sites. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Braddon sites among new casual contact listings

Alex Crowe

EXCLUSIVE'The worst experience of my life': Nyamsi tells of racist Covid claims

SUBSCRIBERFormer bikie gang boss sent to jail for drug-trafficking setup in shed

1hr ago

EXPLAINERWhat will the ACT's 'gentle emergence' from lockdown look like?

SUBSCRIBER'Impossible to proceed': Coronavirus delays whistleblower case

1hr ago

A nurse takes a COVID-19 swab at the EPIC testing site. Picture: Keegan Carroll

BREAKINGACT records 21 new Covid cases, child among 11 hospitalised

1hr ago

The National Gallery of Australia, soon to turn 40, is an example of life-enhancing architecture. Picture: Karleen Minney

How buildings might change post-Covid

Jessica Mauboy. Picture: Supplied

Jessica Mauboy to perform in Canberra

The canteen manager at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School, Victoria Town, has started making family dinners. Picture: Karleen Minney

GOOD NEWSFamilies pay it forward after school canteen pivots to make lockdown dinners

ACT Greens MLA Rebecca Vassarotti has left quarantine. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Minister out of isolation after children were close contacts

Wilcannia's main street. Inset: Parkes MP Mark Coulton and Wilcannia Aboriginal Land Council leader Michael Kennedy with his wife and one of their children. Pictures: Dion Georgopoulos, Sitthixay Ditthavong, Supplied

'They're winging it': Indigenous communities left behind in Covid outbreak

Morrison condemns evil attack in Kabul

1hr ago

Snapshot of Victoria's 79 new COVID cases

15m ago

ACT students unlikely to return to classrooms this term as NSW reveals school plans

33m ago

BREAKINGRestriction changes for Canberra businesses after 19k go to Bunnings in a day

43m ago

Qld teacher in court for chucking sickies

44m ago

NZ records 70 new COVID-19 cases

53m ago

Capital Airport Group MD Stephen Byron looks on as ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr speaks. Picture: Karleen Minney

Get vaxxed or lose out - business push to Morrison

Steve Evans

Lockdown is due to end on September 2 but it won't be a swift return to life as we knew it prior to the outbreak. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXPLAINERWhat will the ACT's 'gentle emergence' from lockdown look like?

Kathryn Lewis

Australian National University astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker, who has been using observatories remotely during the lockdown. Picture: Keegan Carroll

How Canberra's scientists can still research at home during lockdown

Andrew Brown

Capital Airport Group MD Stephen Byron looks on as ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr speaks. Picture: Karleen Minney

Get vaxxed or lose out - business push to Morrison

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr may announce minor changes ot restrictions. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

More than 1000 ACT businesses apply for support payments

Lucy Bladen

Canberra's AFL says it will not leave NSW sides out of final series as it would be unfair. Picture: Elesa Kuntz

ACT winter sports may have to abandon finals plans as summer codes creep nearer

Isobel Cootes

NSW schools will have reduced activities and compulsory mask wearing for teachers and some students.

NSW schools to return from late October

13m ago

DFAT had warned people trying to leave Afghanistan of the threat of an airport terrorist attack.

Morrison condemns evil attack in Kabul

1hr ago

Victoria's latest COVID-19 cases include 26 not yet linked to known outbreaks.

Snapshot of Victoria's 79 new COVID cases

15m ago

Teacher Suzette Maree Webster has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond for fraud.

Qld teacher in court for chucking sickies

44m ago

MOVING TRIBUTE: Ben Jackson created a living, breathing tribute to his Aunt Deb that was played at her funeral in Brisbane on Monday. Picture: supplied

WATCHWatch farmer's heartwarming 'sheep art' tribute to beloved aunt

Emma Horn
58m ago

AT RISK: The swift parrot is one of many species threatened by the continued logging of public native forests. Picture: Shutterstock

'Logging must go' - national push to protect public native forests

Dr Jennifer Sanger, Australian Forest Network
58m ago

79 new cases as regional Victorian outbreak continues to grow

WATCH79 new cases as regional Victorian outbreak continues to grow

Kyra Gillespie
1hr ago

The man who executed solicitor Ho Ledinh (pictured) says he only meant to shoot him in the foot.

Killer says he only meant to maim lawyer

Margaret Scheikowski
1hr ago

Scott Morrison says children won't be included in Australia's vaccination targets. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Vaccination given the green light for 12-15 year olds

1hr ago

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Dire and deteriorating': Time running out for Afghanistan evacuations

ASIO boss Mike Burgess. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New spy powers rushed through Parliament amid backbencher anger

Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Landmark report on community violence recommends more Indigenous input

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says children aged 12 to 15 will soon become eligible for a vaccine. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Federal government to be given plan to vaccinate children

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Senator Siewert in the chamber on Monday. Covid restrictions meant few senators could be physically present for her valedictory on Wednesday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Code red': senator's valedictory climate warning

Harley Dennett

The Forrest Tennis Club has been named and shamed by the federal government over the national redress scheme. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERVictims of child sexual abuse speak out over club's redress failure

Alex Crowe

Capital Airport Group MD Stephen Byron looks on as ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr speaks. Picture: Karleen Minney

Get vaxxed or lose out - business push to Morrison

Steve Evans

Pigs have the intelligence of a three-year-old human. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONShunning speciesism could help save our climate and prevent future pandemics

Emily Rice

ASPI was created under the Howard government in an attempt to stimulate debate about defence and security. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWe're all better off if ASPI has time to think

Andrew Blyth

Rate notice sticker shock an unbearable impost on retirees

Rate notice sticker shock an unbearable impost on retirees

Letters to the Editor

Brett Matthew French, 52, was sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court on Friday for drug trafficking. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERFormer bikie gang boss sent to jail for drug-trafficking setup in shed

1hr ago

David McBride outside the ACT Supreme Court last year. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Impossible to proceed': Coronavirus delays whistleblower case

1hr ago

The Forrest Tennis Club has been named and shamed by the federal government over the national redress scheme. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERVictims of child sexual abuse speak out over club's redress failure

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The National Gallery of Australia, soon to turn 40, is an example of life-enhancing architecture. Picture: Karleen Minney

How buildings might change post-Covid

Sally Pryor

Jess Bibby and Nat Hurst will be taking their ShotClock coffee van out on the road like Mr Whippy. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Move over Mr Whippy, ShotClock Espresso is heading for the suburbs

Karen Hardy

Jessica Mauboy. Picture: Supplied

Jessica Mauboy to perform in Canberra

The National Gallery of Australia, soon to turn 40, is an example of life-enhancing architecture. Picture: Karleen Minney

How buildings might change post-Covid

A whole new generation is being introduced to the foxy morons of Fountain Lake. Picture: Netflix

Grab a cardonnay and get comfy

Michelle Arrow

RESET: Gretta Ray has broadened her sound and source of collaboration on her long-awaited debut album Begin To Look Around, which arrives five years after her breakthrough single Drive.

MUSICGretta Ray driven to make new pop beginning

Josh Leeson

Remote learning will likely continue for the rest of term 3, which ends on Friday, September 17. Picture: Shutterstock

ACT students unlikely to return to classrooms this term as NSW reveals school plans

33m ago

Remote learning will likely continue for the rest of term 3, which ends on Friday, September 17. Picture: Shutterstock

ACT students unlikely to return to classrooms this term as NSW reveals school plans

33m ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has announced new restrictions for businesses. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

BREAKINGRestriction changes for Canberra businesses after 19k go to Bunnings in a day

43m ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has announced new restrictions for businesses. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

BREAKINGRestriction changes for Canberra businesses after 19k go to Bunnings in a day

43m ago

79 new cases as regional Victorian outbreak continues to grow

WATCH79 new cases as regional Victorian outbreak continues to grow

1hr ago

79 new cases as regional Victorian outbreak continues to grow

WATCH79 new cases as regional Victorian outbreak continues to grow

1hr ago

Canberra's AFL says it will not leave NSW sides out of final series as it would be unfair. Picture: Elesa Kuntz

ACT winter sports may have to abandon finals plans as summer codes creep nearer

Corey Horsburgh is back in Raiders colours and relishing the chance to rip in for his side. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'He's a kid who needs to be playing': What you need to know about Corey Horsburgh

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart is chasing a crucial victory. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERStuart confident the Raiders can rise above adversity

The NRL has postponed the start of the women's 2021 season to January next year.

NRL postpones women's season to January

1hr ago

Matt Frawley has a chance to prove himself on Friday night. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER'Must-win': Frawley's chance to prove himself

Caden Helmers

The Wallabies received their second COVID-19 vaccinations this week. Picture: Getty

Super Sunday: Third Bledisloe Cup Test locked in

Caden Helmers

Michelle Heyman is determined to go one better this season. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERLocked in: Heyman has unfinished business

Caden Helmers

Tom Green is a Rising Star contender. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERGreen in hunt for Rising Star as finals showdown looms

Caden Helmers

Isis Holt has broken the Paralympic record for the T35 100m, clocking 13.49 secs in the sprint.

Holt breaks Paralympic record at track

40m ago

Isis Holt has broken the Paralympic record for the T35 100m, clocking 13.49 secs in the sprint.

Holt breaks Paralympic record at track

40m ago

Amanda Reid went one better than in Rio, taking out the C1-3 500m time trial at the Paralympics.

Reid breaks own world record in cycling

1hr ago

Amanda Reid went one better than in Rio, taking out the C1-3 500m time trial at the Paralympics.

Reid breaks own world record in cycling

1hr ago

David Nicholas (Bronze) and Darren Hicks (Silver) celebrate their medal wins in Men’s C3 and C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Finalsduring. Photo: GREG SMITH

When Aussie athletes compete on day 3 at the Paralympics

David Nicholas (Bronze) and Darren Hicks (Silver) celebrate their medal wins in Men’s C3 and C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Finalsduring. Photo: GREG SMITH

When Aussie athletes compete on day 3 at the Paralympics

New Zealand's first Delta outbreak of COVID-19 has swollen to 347 cases.

NZ records 70 new COVID-19 cases

53m ago

New Zealand's first Delta outbreak of COVID-19 has swollen to 347 cases.

NZ records 70 new COVID-19 cases

53m ago

Dozens of people are dead and hundreds injured after Islamic State targeted crowds at Kabul airport.

At least 13 killed in suspected suicide bombing at Kabul airport

1hr ago

Dozens of people are dead and hundreds injured after Islamic State targeted crowds at Kabul airport.

At least 13 killed in suspected suicide bombing at Kabul airport

1hr ago

The US Gulf Coast is preparing for Tropical Storm Ida. (file photo)

Storm Ida to hit Gulf Coast as hurricane

1hr ago

The US Gulf Coast is preparing for Tropical Storm Ida. (file photo)

Storm Ida to hit Gulf Coast as hurricane

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The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Willie Creek pearl farm in Broome. Source: Shutterstock

Been on holidays recently?

Willie Creek pearl farm in Broome. Source: Shutterstock

Been on holidays recently?

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

CRISIS: It took Belinda Duffy more than 100 renting applications over a nine month period to finally land a place to live for her family. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

Mother finally finds place to live after more than 100 rental applications

CRISIS: It took Belinda Duffy more than 100 renting applications over a nine month period to finally land a place to live for her family. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

Mother finally finds place to live after more than 100 rental applications

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

Privacy is the key to a successful national Digital Identity rollout in Australia

Privacy is the key to a successful national Digital Identity rollout in Australia

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Reverse mortgages could offer a more comfortable retirement, without having to sell your home

Reverse mortgages could offer a more comfortable retirement, without having to sell your home

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

The latest innovation in TV viewing is not a bigger screen on our wall, but a tiny screen built into a pair of glasses. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONThe next big thing: a TV screen inside a pair of glasses

Mathew Dickerson

Dracunculus vulgaris or voodoo lily, looks pretty, but smells like rotten meat. Picture: Shutterstock.

Striking flowers that pack a putrid perfume punch

John Gabriele

This image superimposes hippocampal local field potentials on railway tracks controlled by a switch that is overlaid by a dentate spike colored yellow. Credit: André Fenton, New York University.

Uncovering how a brain is like a train line

Deborah Devis

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Canberra kiddies (from left) Michael Blacker, Michael Dobbs, Kelly Blacker and Kate Dobbs, "touch the past" at the war memorial's hands on discovery room in 1990.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Little kids in big shoes

Edwin McTaggart, 3, tries on a soldiers uniform in 1997.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Reliving the past

Monique Swinbourne and Christina Sothinathan.

Lake Tuggeranong calling

Keegan Carroll

The $15,000 top-priced Merino ram from Nerstane, Woolbrook purchased by Kerrsville Merinos, Coleraine, Vic.

Merino National to $15,000 top and $4550 average

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The $15,000 top-priced Merino ram from Nerstane, Woolbrook purchased by Kerrsville Merinos, Coleraine, Vic.

Merino National to $15,000 top and $4550 average

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Deep, rich soils are what the Bland district are well known for. Pictures: Elders Real Estate.

Rich soils are what sets this Quandilla farm apart

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Deep, rich soils are what the Bland district are well known for. Pictures: Elders Real Estate.

Rich soils are what sets this Quandilla farm apart

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PURE JOY: Max, 5, Sam, 8, James, 10, Tom, 12, and Andi and Hayden White are about to move onto their new farm in spite of the odds.

Landing a farm when prices are sky-high

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PURE JOY: Max, 5, Sam, 8, James, 10, Tom, 12, and Andi and Hayden White are about to move onto their new farm in spite of the odds.

Landing a farm when prices are sky-high

1hr ago