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Experts believe meeting madness is on the rise - despite increasing evidence it is counterproductive. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINION
Beware the 'meetheads' bringing boredom to the boardroom

Former NRL player Nathan Sologinkin has been convicted for sexually assaulting a casino worker.

Former Raiders player guilty of sexual assault

50m ago

Melbourne's 101 Collins Street will roll out a full service holistic wellness centre for its tenants. Picture: Supplied

Millennials demand wellbeing clause in wage contracts

Eddie Jones and Ricky Stuart chat during England's training session on Tuesday. Picture: Getty Images

Now Ricky Stuart has turned up at England rugby training

ACT Trauma Service director at Canberra Health Services, Doctor Ailene Fitzgerald. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Solutions sought as wildlife crashes cause major road trauma

Paul West, and Digger, with some backyard produce. Picture: Chris Middleton.

A little slice of River Cottage, wherever you are

Pensioners could Handle The Truth of a Kosciuszko win

21m ago

Former bouncer denies schoolgirl murder

21m ago

Tamil family face long Xmas Island stay

29m ago

HK leader speech disrupted, done via video

44m ago

Former Raiders player guilty of sexual assault

50m ago

Murnain should get dues: NSW Labor leader

50m ago

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NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has refused to rule out a run at federal politics.

NSW Nats leader Barilaro won't rule out federal run

2hrs ago

Senator Stirling Griff was readmitted to hospital after getting the wrong drugs after major surgery.

Senator reveals post-surgery medical error

2hrs ago

Two of Parliament House's eateries will undergo renovations. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Parliament House's 'Trough' is set for a facelift

Could Scott Morrison consider a re-think on Snowy 2.0?

Calls for rethink on 'old tech' Snowy 2.0

In his last annual report as Treasury boss, Philip Gaetjens said it had been a "productive year".

Slow wage growth also hits Treasury

Colin Brinsden
2hrs ago

ASIO is struggling to keep up with demand for advice on espionage and foreign interference.

ASIO swamped by espionage advice demands

Daniel McCulloch

Duncan Lewis, former Director-General of Security of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), said threats to Australia are ongoing. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

ASIO stretched by complex and ongoing threats

Sally Whyte

Free-trade deals will boost opportunities for our beef, sheep meat, wine and other industries.

Trio of free-trade deals before parliament

Rebecca Gredley and Finbar O'Mallon

Naval Group has been contracted to build 12 new submarines for Australia in a multibillion-dollar program. Picture: Supplied

OPINION
The not-so-stealthy submarines set to torpedo the budget

Nicholas Stuart

The UN is missing in action over Syria

The UN is missing in action over Syria

The Canberra Times

Canberra's Extinction Rebellion protest. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The right to protest peacefully is a cornerstone of democracy

Letters to the editor

The Finnish Embassy at Yarralumla. Picture: Marina Neil

WHAT'S ON
Five things to do this weekend

Sally Pryor

Jason Bensen, left, and Daryl Somers in The Producers. Picture: Janelle McMenamin

REVIEW
A musical to make you laugh heartily

Peter Wilkins

Workers at the entrance to Island Bend Tunnel. Picture: Supplied

70 years since the start of Snowy scheme

Cris Kennedy

The Finnish Embassy at Yarralumla. Picture: Marina Neil

WHAT'S ON
Five things to do this weekend

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Cured smoked duck breast with whipped tahini, preserved lemon and pistachio, and a duck confit tartlet. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

REVIEW
Sage's degustation is like Kinder Surprise: It's a chef feed-me meal, for everyone

Kirsten Lawson

The Keith Dryden-trained Handle The Truth. Picture: Getty Images

Pensioners could Handle The Truth of a Kosciuszko win

21m ago

Solomone Kata played almost 100 games for the New Zealand Warriors. Picture: NRL Images

BREAKING
Brumbies sign NRL 'cannonball' for Super Rugby

1hr ago

Twelve NRL clubs having already shown interest in Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

NRL clubs circling Wighton after he rejected option

1hr ago

Scott Sio and James Slipper are ready for a scrum battle. Picture: RugbyAu Media/Stuart Walmsley

Consistent Wallabies pack ready to scrum for 80 minutes, says Sio

1hr ago

Canberra cyclist Gracie Elvin has re-signed with Mitchelton-Scott for 2020. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's Tokyo team tough to make: Elvin

David Polkinghorne
2hrs ago

Rachel Crothers has stepped up as a University of Canberra sevens leader this season. Picture: Rugby AU Media/Karen Watson

Sevens stars boost UC's home title hope

Chris Dutton

Marianna Tolo will give the Canberra Capitals a giant boost for round two. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

No solo Tolo: Caps plan to manage star's comeback

Chris Dutton

Eddie Jones and Ricky Stuart chat during England's training session on Tuesday. Picture: Getty Images

Now Ricky Stuart has turned up at England rugby training

Georgina Robinson

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

2hrs ago

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

SEE THE WORLD: Windows to the World returns with open days held at embassies and high commissions across October 12-13 and 19-20.

How you can see the world without a passport

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Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French to American people in 1886 and has been the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100 years.

One cruise, four bucket-list destinations - tick

Emma Brown

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

By Dean Easterby, Financial Adviser with Parker Financial

Vinzent Tarantino says he had nothing to do with Quanne Diec's disappearance.

Former bouncer denies schoolgirl murder

21m ago

Sri Lankan parents Priya and Nadesalingam and their children could be months on Christmas Island.

Tamil family face long Xmas Island stay

29m ago

Former NRL player Nathan Sologinkin has been convicted for sexually assaulting a casino worker.

Former Raiders player guilty of sexual assault

50m ago

The NSW labor leader says Kaila Murnain should be awarded her statutory entitlements.

Murnain should get dues: NSW Labor leader

50m ago

Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles said "chroming" was a complex social issue.

New Qld push to stop children 'chroming'

Nicholas McElroy
53m ago

Deborah Pilgrim was found after someone saw her SOS message written on the ground.

SOS message led SA cops to missing camper

Kathryn Bermingham
54m ago

Serial backpacker killer Ivan Milat is terminally ill in a Sydney hospital.

Killer Ivan Milat back in Sydney hospital

Gus McCubbing

Shabbir Mohammedbhai Vaziri's conviction for his role in female genital mutilation will stand.

NSW genital mutilation convictions stand

Hannah Higgins
58m ago

Pro-democracy lawmakers shouted slogans and jeered Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam.

HK leader speech disrupted, done via video

44m ago

Pro-democracy lawmakers shouted slogans and jeered Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam.

HK leader speech disrupted, done via video

44m ago

UK and EU diplomats have made it clear they are within touching distance of a deal.

Brexit talks to continue on EU summit eve

1hr ago

UK and EU diplomats have made it clear they are within touching distance of a deal.

Brexit talks to continue on EU summit eve

1hr ago

Washington and Riyadh have publicly blamed the September attack Saudi oil facilities on Iran.

US behind 'secret cyber strike on Iran'

2hrs ago

Washington and Riyadh have publicly blamed the September attack Saudi oil facilities on Iran.

US behind 'secret cyber strike on Iran'

2hrs ago

Fenton & Fenton's new Tropicana collection, shot at The Fender House. Photographed by Armelle Habib and styled by Heather Nette King.

Yes, you can stay in that dreamy catalogue

Linley Wilkie

Warning signs: If your dog struggles with stairs, it might be an indication of arthritis.

Arthritis isn't only a problem for older pets

RSPCA

Easy does it: There can be an adverse impact on fertility as a result of intensive exercise.

Q: Can too much exercise affect my chances of falling pregnant?

HealthShare

AT ITS BEST: Kings Parade in Bathurst is a sight for happy eyes in springtime.

Garden central: 10 reasons to visit the heart of NSW

The Powerhouse: well worth a few hours of your time.

Powerhouse Museum marks 50 years since moon landing

John Rozentals

Scenic views of Spencers Creek on the trail to Mount Kosciuszko. Picture: Paul Sinclair

Mountain climbing for the unfit

David Whitely

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

1hr ago

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

1hr ago

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood
1hr ago

Justin Wickham of Wright with son Xavier.

Socials: No work on Labour Day

Daniel Hundy from Bathurst.

Socials: Green means go Raiders

Hunter Zanatta, 11, and Cally Bowden.

Socials: Finals fever kicks in

Peter Graham, Codrington via Lismore, says more can be done to unify the voices of grass roots dairy producers.

Time ripe for unified dairy voice

51m ago

Peter Graham, Codrington via Lismore, says more can be done to unify the voices of grass roots dairy producers.

Time ripe for unified dairy voice

51m ago

Delungra's Luke Croft is showing a keen interest in the Merino wool industry and his family and community are helping him achieve his goals.

Teen giving hope to Delungra Merino operation

2hrs ago

Delungra's Luke Croft is showing a keen interest in the Merino wool industry and his family and community are helping him achieve his goals.

Teen giving hope to Delungra Merino operation

2hrs ago

This year's positive IOD event is one of the strongest in recent decades.

IOD's new (dry) heights

2hrs ago

This year's positive IOD event is one of the strongest in recent decades.

IOD's new (dry) heights

2hrs ago