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The New Acton precinct was Fender Katsalidis' first foray into Canberra. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERHow this architecture firm is making its mark in 21st-century Canberra

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Witness J at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONSecrecy, sure, but they have erased me: Witness J on his anonymous reality

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

ACT church seeks faster easing of restriction rules

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Colliers International ACT chief executive Paul Powderly at the firm's Civic office. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

How workplaces are planning their transition back to the office

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Chief medical officer, professor Brendan Murphy, will finish up in the role in June. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brendan Murphy to finish as chief medical officer in June

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison (right) and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERMorrison has all of the flexibility in the world

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The Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is tackled by the Raiders defence during last season's NRL Qualifying Final match at AAMI Park. The two premiership contenders clash again on Saturday night. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

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The death of George Floyd has sparked protests across the United States.

US officer charged with murder over death of George Floyd which sparked protests

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ACT 'in no hurry' to switch on pokies as NSW prepares to reopen gaming rooms

ACT public transport use up by almost 40 per cent in past week

Trump says US is 'terminating' its relationship with the WHO

ACT-Adelaide-Hobart 'travel bubble' in the works: Barr

The New Acton precinct was Fender Katsalidis' first foray into Canberra. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERHow this architecture firm is making its mark in 21st-century Canberra

Queues of people on Northbourne on Saturday to get inked at Freestyle tattoo studio.

Flash mob: queues form down Northbourne as tattoo studios reopen

For Tuggeranong Vikings coach Tim Sampson is in charge of the Western Force. Picture: Rohan Thomson

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Rohan Lindeman and Geoff Arney at the swim launch this week at Lake Burley Griffin. Picture: Karleen Minney

Winter solstice nude swim down to two

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UPDATEDLion attack victim identified as experienced keeper Jennifer Brown

Fewer days in the office doesn't necessarily mean fewer goals accomplished. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs

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Year 2 class isolates due to Melb cluster

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Ruby Princess crew member has tuberculosis

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DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

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SUBSCRIBERCanberra coaches launch world first summit

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Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

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Sport Australia has released a 'toolkit' for players, volunteers and officials for the return to sport. Picture: Karleen Minney

'We'll only get one shot': Sport Aust boss' message to players, volunteers

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Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Your say: should state borders reopen right now?

Pubs and clubs will be able to open gaming rooms on June 1 but venues in the ACT will have to wait at least six more weeks. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT 'in no hurry' to switch on pokies as NSW prepares to reopen gaming rooms

Publican Chris 'Choppy' Connor is preparing to reopen the Gundaroo pub on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Gundaroo pub ready to reconnect locals as restrictions ease

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Colliers International ACT chief executive Paul Powderly at the firm's Civic office. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

How workplaces are planning their transition back to the office

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C is for corona: kids' books to help

C is for corona: kids' books to help

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COAG abolished, national cabinet here to stay

Kirsten Lawson

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COAG abolished, national cabinet here to stay

Australia will redirect $280m in foreign aid to neighbouring nations to help them fight coronavirus.

Foreign aid diverted to fight coronavirus

A joint statement by UK, US, Australian and Canadian officials warns on Chinese laws on Hong Kong.

No sanctions on China over Hong Kong: PM

Emissions from exports increased by three per cent last year, driven by liquefied natural gas.

Australia's emissions fell 0.9pc last year

Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has faced many questions about Paladin at estimates. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Paladin contract not value for money: audit

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Lines outside Woden Centrelink in March: The jobactive caseload has increased from around 630,000 on February 29 to more than 1.3 million on May 7. Picture: Karleen Minney

Jobactive providers paid lump sum in anticipation of COVID-19 unemployment surge

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Centre Alliance MP Rebekah Sharkie's bill to lower the political donation disclosure threshold from $13,800 to $1000 has been rejected by a Liberal-dominated inquiry. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Proposal to lower donations disclosure cap rejected

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Queues at the Woden Centrelink in March after the coronavirus lockdown came into effect. Picture: Karleen Minney

JobKeeper inspires optimism, ANU survey finds

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Is less more? Morrison must learn lesson on education funding

OPINIONIs less more? Morrison must learn lesson on education funding

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OPINIONThe silver lining to that grey cloud of hair

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COVID-19 commission needs to come clean on gas industry links

OPINIONCOVID-19 commission needs to come clean on gas industry links

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A scene from the movie musical Cats. Picture: Universal Pictures.

The (urban) legends of Hollywood

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Olive Cotton. Picture: Helen Ennis.

Suburb celebrates photographers

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Tara Gilbee's Untitled (Solagraph Nepean Quarantine Station (1) 6 months) 2017-2019. Picture: Supplied

Traces Unseen: luminous inscriptions of light

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A scene from the movie musical Cats. Picture: Universal Pictures.

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Warwick Thornton's The Beach is a journey into place and self. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA conversation with Country

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Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Picture: Supplied

Sordid stories tarnish the tinsel

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Raiders recruitment boss Peter Mulholland, second from left, hangs out with Michael Oldfield, Sia Soliola and Dunamis Lui at the Perth Nines. Picture: Raiders Media

SUBSCRIBERMulholland boost for Raiders

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Craig Johns (right), with Triathlon ACT president Steve Hough, has helped launch a global coaching business summit. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERCanberra coaches launch world first summit

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Sport Australia has released a 'toolkit' for players, volunteers and officials for the return to sport. Picture: Karleen Minney

'We'll only get one shot': Sport Aust boss' message to players, volunteers

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For Tuggeranong Vikings coach Tim Sampson is in charge of the Western Force. Picture: Rohan Thomson

SUBSCRIBERA billionaire's phone call gives Sampson the Force for a revival

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Olympic race walker Beki Smith, a 'Share A Yarn' ambassador, with six year old son Lennon. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERSmith 'Shares a Yarn' with indigenous communities

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Brumbies assistant Peter Hewat hopes Australian juniors get a chance to play this year. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBER'It's crucial': Hewat hopes junior Wallabies get development chance during lockdown

Chris Dutton

Raiders boss Don Furner played a crucial role in getting the Green Machine back on the field. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERApollo astronaut forced to watch return from afar

David Polkinghorne

The Raiders face some serious travel over the next six weeks. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERRaiders face major travel challenge home and away

David Polkinghorne