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Canberra MLA Mark Parton. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDCanberra politician fined $1000 for COVID-19 breach

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The US Capitol building fenced off after Wednesday's protest. Picture: Getty

Washington crisis: What you missed overnight

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Residents in locked-down areas can leave their homes to do essential work, to provide healthcare, for essential shopping or for exercise near home. Picture: Shutterstock

Compulsory masks imposed as Brisbane heads into three-day lockdown

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Police officers at a pop-up COVID-19 checkpoint on King Edward Terrace. Picture: Karleen Minney

Police set up pop-up COVID checkpoints in the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

Man charged for allegedly uploading sex pictures of unwitting victim

Man charged for allegedly uploading sex pictures of unwitting victim

Steve Evans
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Man charged after allegedly possessing offensive weapon, damaging property

Steve Evans
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The man faced the ACT courts, where a magistrate found he had committed four offences. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERDrunken man choked, slapped wife when she wouldn't wash his soiled pants

Cassandra Morgan

Bort Edwards, who was raised in Canberra and now lives in Washington, D.C. Picture: Bort Edwards

SUBSCRIBER'Incredibly unsettling': Canberran witnesses chaos in Washington, D.C.

Doug Dingwall

National cabinet to consider new rules for international travellers

OPINIONAustralia needs billabongs in its anthem, not 'girt'

Biden blames Trump for US Capitol violence

OPINIONThe toxic legacy of the conman in chief

Canberra MLA Mark Parton. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDCanberra politician fined $1000 for COVID-19 breach

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The government has announced Australia's getting a headstart on its COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Image: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERWho can get the COVID-19 vaccine and when?

Nill Kyrgios was thrilled to open the Margaret Court Cup at the Albury grasscourts on Thursday after growing up on the Border. Photo: Mark Jesser

Nick Kyrgios' mum explains why she's 'a wreck'

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Cars in the cruise mixed with the day-to-day traffic on Northbourne Avenue on Thursday.

Rumbling into the weekend no substitute for Summernats

Sue Fallon raised $17,000 for wildlife charities by initiating a recycling program at the zoo. Picture: Karleen Minney

The remarkable things Canberrans did in 2020

Peter Broelman's view: Baby's first strike capability

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: Baby's first strike capability

The island mystery of the missing penguins

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White House condemns violence at Capitol

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Capitol police chief 'to quit over riots'

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PM backs Qld's short capital lockdown

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Man charged after allegedly possessing offensive weapon, damaging property

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Brazil passes 200,000 COVID-19 deaths

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Tasmania has declared Greater Brisbane a high-risk area and has told recent arrivals to isolate.

Greater Brisbane visitors to isolate: Tas

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Dr Kerry Chant says of 11 new virus cases in NSW, four were locally acquired.

Four new locally acquired NSW COVID cases

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The island mystery of the missing penguins

The island mystery of the missing penguins

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Scott Morrison says Qld's lockdown will buy extra time while the UK virus strain is discussed.

PM backs Qld's short capital lockdown

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Police have renewed an appeal for information regarding the murder of Christine Neilan a year ago.

No answers year after suspected NSW murder

Greta Stonehouse
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Hot, dry and gusty weather conditions will test firefighters battling blazes north of Perth.

Firefighters fear escalation in WA blaze

Tim Dornin
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A three day lockdown has been declared in Greater Brisbane to trace contacts of an infected cleaner.

Three day lockdown for Greater Brisbane

Nick Gibbs and Robyn Wuth
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It's a fairytale romance, it's just that the castle has to go

It's a fairytale romance, it's just that the castle has to go

Janene Carey
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the more contagious strain of coronavirus from the UK posed 'additional risks' to Australia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

National cabinet to consider new rules for international travellers

Some NSW and Victorian MPs will have to quarantine before attending parliament's first 2021 session.

MPs weigh up virus limits ahead of sitting

Canberra MLA Mark Parton. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDCanberra politician fined $1000 for COVID-19 breach

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Scott Morrison says Qld's lockdown will buy extra time while the UK virus strain is discussed.

PM backs Qld's short capital lockdown

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Australian councils say they want to support the vaccine rollout. Picture: Shutterstock

Let us help with vaccine rollout, councils urge

Katie Burgess

Health Minister Greg Hunt and Prime Minister Scott Morrison make the announcement on Thursday. Picture: Katie Burgess

First vaccinations brought forward, as PM outlines rollout plan

Katie Burgess
Sarah Basford Canales

Blue Pool at Bermagui. Picture: David Rogers, supplied by Sapphire Coast Destination Marketing

Sapphire Coast turning loss of tourists into a drawcard

Katie Burgess

Bom Funk dancers, Gemma Batten-Drake, 13; Amelia Morris, 12; Hanna Cochrane, 12; Lily Waldron,14; and Abby Marshall,12; have been forced to cancel their trip to Adelaide for a dance competition because of SA-NSW COVID border restrictions. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Dreams dashed as dancers barred on a technicality

Katie Burgess

US democracy is resilient and vigorous

US democracy is resilient and vigorous

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Under the shade of a coolibah tree. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralia needs billabongs in its anthem, not 'girt'

Steve Evans

There are doctors and doctors, but GPs often work harder

There are doctors and doctors, but GPs often work harder

Letters to the Editor

The ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'Unreliable' former nightclub owner takes five to court, comes out with $69k

Brett Matthew French was denied bail after being charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERHiggins man locked up after raid uncovers alleged drug set up

Police divers were called to Lake Burley Griffin on Monday, after a man allegedly jumped in the lake in a bid to evade police. Joe Daniel Rose, inset, has been charged over the incident. Main picture: Matt Loxton.

SUBSCRIBERMan accused of jumping in lake to evade arrest denied bail

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Canberra will play host to a car chase for Blacklight, a film starring Liam Neeson. Picture: Shutterstock

Hollywood car chase sequence to be filmed in Canberra

Sally Pryor

People cool off at the Canberra Aqua Park at Black Mountain Peninsula. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

THINGS TO DOWhat to do with the kids these school holidays

Amy Martin

SURPRISE HIT: The Queen's Gambit has proven chess can make riveting viewing.

Our guide to the best summer holiday TV bingeing

Josh Leeson

Canberra will play host to a car chase for Blacklight, a film starring Liam Neeson. Picture: Shutterstock

Hollywood car chase sequence to be filmed in Canberra

Silvana Moro's Canberra-themed ink went viral online. Pictures: Karleen Minney

Hometown woman's love for Canberra is more than skin deep

Julia Kanapathippillai

Anne Hathoway in The Witches, which shows at The Sunset Cinema this weekend. Picture: Warner Bros.

THINGS TO DOFive things to do in Canberra this weekend

Amy Martin

The government has announced Australia's getting a headstart on its COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Image: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERWho can get the COVID-19 vaccine and when?

The government has announced Australia's getting a headstart on its COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Image: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERWho can get the COVID-19 vaccine and when?

Police officers at a pop-up COVID-19 checkpoint on King Edward Terrace. Picture: Karleen Minney

Police set up pop-up COVID checkpoints in the ACT

Police officers at a pop-up COVID-19 checkpoint on King Edward Terrace. Picture: Karleen Minney

Police set up pop-up COVID checkpoints in the ACT

Australian councils say they want to support the vaccine rollout. Picture: Shutterstock

Let us help with vaccine rollout, councils urge

Australian councils say they want to support the vaccine rollout. Picture: Shutterstock

Let us help with vaccine rollout, councils urge

United's Grace Maher scored an equaliser from long-range to level the score. Picture: Getty

Maher magic holds Roar to another draw

George Williams scored seven tries in his first season with the Raiders last year. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERWilliams tests negative, still stuck in quarantine hell

Adam Milne and his Thunder teammates could be making an unexpected return to Canberra. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERCanberra not yet done with Big Bash

India's Mohammed Siraj says bouncing Will Pucovski is the answer to dismissing the young star.

India to continue bouncing Pucovski

The 2021 Australian Grand Prix 2020 will be postponed, according to F1 team boss Lawrence Stroll.

Australian GP will be postponed: Stroll

Alan Baldwin

Nick Kyrgios will make his tennis return at the Melbourne Summer Series. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra's Kyrgios leads field on tour return

Lucie Bertoldo

Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga (left) announcing Olympic host city Tokyo's new state of emergency.

Japan PM insists Olympics will go ahead

Australian motorcyclist Toby Price had a good day, moving into fourth overall at the Dakar Rally.

Aussie Price back in hunt for Dakar title

Ian Chadband

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

These fire-hit destinations show just how well the coast bounced back

These fire-hit destinations show just how well the coast bounced back

Tim the Yowie Man

Dominic Godwin leads the way on a canyoning adventure.

Taking the plunge into the adventure of Cairns

Michael Turtle

Osijek, Croatia

Your pocket guide to 5 northern hemisphere gems

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Coastal experiences one hour from Melbourne

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Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

Five reasons we all love a Canberra Christmas

Five reasons we all love a Canberra Christmas

Reach for the sky; The completed High Society glass towers feature 541 apartments. Picture: Supplied

Scale the peaks of the Canberra suburb in the sky

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

How your home could help take away financial stress in your retirement

How your home could help take away financial stress in your retirement

Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says the White House condemns the violence at the Capitol.

White House condemns violence at Capitol

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Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says the White House condemns the violence at the Capitol.

White House condemns violence at Capitol

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Democrat Nancy Pelosi wants the Capitol police chief to resign after rioters stormed the building.

Capitol police chief 'to quit over riots'

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Democrat Nancy Pelosi wants the Capitol police chief to resign after rioters stormed the building.

Capitol police chief 'to quit over riots'

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The coronavirus death toll in Brazil has passed 200,000 with record new daily case numbers.

Brazil passes 200,000 COVID-19 deaths

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The coronavirus death toll in Brazil has passed 200,000 with record new daily case numbers.

Brazil passes 200,000 COVID-19 deaths

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Making pasta at home doesn't need to be complicated. Photo: Hannah Moloney.

Tips for making fuss-free pasta at home

Hannah Moloney
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When governments create EV-friendly policies, consumers respond. Photo: Shutterstock.

Driving electric cars into the mainstream market in 2021

Mathew Dickerson

Sue Fallon raised $17,000 for wildlife charities by initiating a recycling program at the zoo. Picture: Karleen Minney

The remarkable things Canberrans did in 2020

Amy Martin

Tips for keeping your bonsai alive. Photo: Shutterstock.

How to care for that bonsai you received for Christmas

John Gabriele

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join us for a tour of country's best gardens

The top prescription medications in Australia

The top prescription medications in Australia

Samara Ross

Riley Schipp of Bruce, Emily Watt of Amaroo with Katie and Rachael Phelan of Kingston.

Round and round we go

Elesa Kurtz

William Barlow and Jonathan Mettes from McGregor.

PHOTOS'Tis the season to go jogging

Matt Loxton

March 5, 1992. George Simpson, right, of Highland Fling with piper Brian Hungerford.

Flashback: Open for business

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Instagrammers of Canberra

Leading Thoroughbred pedigree authority, Jennifer Churchill, with her much loved published book on world Thoroughbred stallions, "Great Thoroughbred Sires Of The World", at her home at Kurrajong Heights in 2006. Photo: Virginia Harvey

A legend of Thoroughbreds is lost

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Leading Thoroughbred pedigree authority, Jennifer Churchill, with her much loved published book on world Thoroughbred stallions, "Great Thoroughbred Sires Of The World", at her home at Kurrajong Heights in 2006. Photo: Virginia Harvey

A legend of Thoroughbreds is lost

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TOPS: Bryce Headlam, Harton Hills, MacArthur, sold this pine of 36 for 530c/kg. The Coolana and Toora West blood heifers weighed 318kg and came out at $1687

Heifers head north of 500c/kg at Hamilton | Thursday

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TOPS: Bryce Headlam, Harton Hills, MacArthur, sold this pine of 36 for 530c/kg. The Coolana and Toora West blood heifers weighed 318kg and came out at $1687

Heifers head north of 500c/kg at Hamilton | Thursday

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AgLink Central West NSW Agronomists inspect the new Adama pre-emergent herbicide Ultro in a chickpea trial site located at Condobolin in 2020. Photo: Adama

New tools for weed control

AgLink Central West NSW Agronomists inspect the new Adama pre-emergent herbicide Ultro in a chickpea trial site located at Condobolin in 2020. Photo: Adama

New tools for weed control