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Former Australia and Victoria cricketer Dean Jones has died at the age of 59.

Aussie cricket great Dean Jones dies

Oliver Caffrey
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Peter Zdravkovic arrives at the ACT Supreme Court for sentence on Thursday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERFormer bikie boss dodges time behind bars after naked shootout

Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERPrivate school says prospectus is 'aspirational' as it fights parents for unpaid fees

Sarah Lansdown

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been accused of telling stranded Australians to set up GoFundMe pages or directing them to homeless shelters. Picture: Karleen Minney

27,000 Australians stuck overseas while planes have 20,000 spare seats per week

Katie Burgess

Travel is now back on the cards between Queensland and South Australia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Travelling interstate? Here's what Canberrans must do to cross borders

Andrew Brown

It's a shame universities have tried to convince us of their authority by the grandeur of their buildings rather than the expertise of their people. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWho has an interest in devaluing our universities?

Dan Dixon

Party-goers at Thredbo were found to be drinking shoulder to shoulder at the bar.

Thredbo restaurant closed for COVID-19 breach

Maureen Dettre

'Very busy': Coe downplays racing club funding pledge secrecy

'Very busy': Coe downplays racing club funding pledge secrecy

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Libs promise commercial rates freeze, cheaper business vehicle registration

Permit allows bigger B-doubles on the road to fill our supermarket shelves

OPINIONWhy the new Australian citizenship test gets our values so very wrong

More than 22,000 Canberrans will be back in poverty after virus supplement cut

Former Australia and Victoria cricketer Dean Jones has died at the age of 59.

Aussie cricket great Dean Jones dies

19m ago

Snow is forecast to fall in the Southern Tablelands this Friday and Saturday. Picture: Theresa Robinson

Snow forecast for Crookwell, Laggan and Taralga

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The much-loved Qantas 747 bar cart.

Qantas 747 bar carts fly out the door

National Portrait Gallery curator Penny Grist in the new exhibition Pub Rock. Picture: Karleen Minney

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

NEAR MISS: Wagga's Alanda Packer says she feels lucky to be alive after an accident in Canada. Pictures: Supplied

Eight broken bones and two missed flights later, Alanda just wants to get home

The Tesla Cybertruck, an all-electric pick-up truck going into production in Texas next year at the company's newest "Gigafactory". Picture: Supplied

EXPLAINERIs it time to switch to an electric car?

Further arrest in Bandido murder case

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Snow forecast for Crookwell, Laggan and Taralga

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Crusading publisher Harold Evans dies

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Charity worker Gina may finally get a flight after months stuck in the Philippines with a broken leg

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Two Australian treaties with Hong Kong suspended

1hr ago

Lighthouse a beacon for SA island recovery

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Australia will suspend an extradition treaty and mutual legal assistance agreement with Hong Kong.

Two Australian treaties with Hong Kong suspended

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Lee Rimmer (right), sister of Jane Rimmer, was "very happy" about Bradley Edwards' guilty verdicts.

WA cops vow to keep probing Spiers murder

A man has been attacked by a crocodile at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef.

Man bitten by croc at Qld's Lizard Island

Months after bushfires ravaged land and wildlife on SA's Kangaroo Island, the recovery continues.

Lighthouse a beacon for SA island recovery

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Health Minister Roger Cook says three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in WA.

Three new virus cases in Western Australia

Gus McCubbing
1hr ago

Still missing: The search for missing Goolwa boatie Tony Higgins and his vessel the Margrel, has ended after three days. Photo: Fleurieu Multimedia.

Search for missing boatie called off after three days

Jack Manning
2hrs ago

A restaurant in Thredbo will be closed for a week over coronavirus safety breaches. Picture: Stock image

Snowy Mountains restaurant to close over COVID-19 safety breaches

2hrs ago

SNAPPER SNAPPED: John Elliott was Slim Dusty's official photographer for many years. Photo: Derek Barry

Slim Dusty's official snapper plays homage to the country music star

Derek Barry

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Queues at the Woden Centrelink in March after economy-wide shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic. More than 22,000 people will be plunged below the poverty line in Canberra when the coronavirus supplement is reduced on Friday. Picture: Karleen Minney

More than 22,000 Canberrans will be back in poverty after virus supplement cut

National Bushfire Recovery Agency co-ordinator Andrew Colvin has appeared at an inquiry.

Bushfire support calls 'steadily' increase

Alicia Payne and Ben Phillips with baby Elena and Paul, 2. Picture: Matt Loxton

Canberra MP Alicia Payne enjoys the blissful bubble of new motherhood

Australian citizens are under intense hardship overseas due to travel bans, an inquiry has heard.

Aussies make emotional plea to return home

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Millions of homes to get ultra-fast broadband in $4.5b NBN upgrade

Katie Burgess

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is set to reveal changes to improve insolvency rules for small businesses.

Insolvency reforms to aid small businesses

Colin Brinsden and Paul Osborne

Canberra woman Gina De Ruytor has been stranded in the Philippines with a badly broken leg. She is finally booked to get on a flight home to Australia on Friday. Picture: Supplied

Charity worker Gina may finally get a flight after months stuck in the Philippines with a broken leg

Katie Burgess
1hr ago

Jenny Mikakos has distanced herself from the fateful decision to use security guards.

Mikakos wanted the army in Vic's hotels

Benita Kolovos

It's a shame universities have tried to convince us of their authority by the grandeur of their buildings rather than the expertise of their people. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWho has an interest in devaluing our universities?

Dan Dixon

Why ignoring biodiversity loss is an increasingly risky business

OPINIONWhy ignoring biodiversity loss is an increasingly risky business

Megan Evans

MISSION: Dementia Australia wants to change attitudes and foster greater empathy and acceptance. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWe must end the discrimination against people living with dementia

Maree McCabe

Chavin Seneviratne, left, outside court last month with an angry supporter who demanded that a journalist not take pictures. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERANU student denies raping sleeping woman on campus

A woman says she met her alleged rapists - including Simon Vunilagi, inset - on a night out at Mooseheads in Canberra city. Pictures: Jamila Toderas, Cassandra Morgan (inset)

SUBSCRIBER'She's no animal': Canberra father says he told alleged gang rape leader 'this girl has to go'

Christopher Cunningham, who is on trial over a Theodore shooting attack. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'I'm going away for five to 10 years': Prosecutors say alleged gunman admitted to shooting

The Canberra Girls Grammar Fete in 2013.

Grammarians garden stall goes ahead

Very Hungry Caterpillar high tea for kids

Very Hungry Caterpillar high tea for kids

Profesor Chris Wallace-Crabbe, left, and Geoff Page. Picture: Supplied

Poetry is very much in motion

Ron Cerabona

The Canberra Girls Grammar Fete in 2013.

Grammarians garden stall goes ahead

Kim Shannon, Handy Jars 2, 2020. Picture: Supplied

From still lifes to Stalin's Piano

Ron Cerabona

Dirty Dancing opens the Mov-in car drive-in cinema season in Canberra. Picture: supplied

Questacon car park drive-in to screen fan favourites

When brides, borders and recorders combine

DIGESTWhen brides, borders and recorders combine

Travel is now back on the cards between Queensland and South Australia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Travelling interstate? Here's what Canberrans must do to cross borders

New research has found income inequity has declined across Australia. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Income inequity declined during COVID-19: UC research

Coronavirus curfew morphs in COVID court challenge

DIGESTCoronavirus curfew morphs in COVID court challenge

Australia joins WHO-backed global vaccine pool

Australia joins WHO-backed global vaccine pool

More than 2500 Canberrans have made flight bookings since Queensland announced it was reopening up to the ACT.
Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERNew Canberra flights on horizon, reopened borders prompt sales surge

Andrew Brown

East Hotel general manager Todd Handy says easing patron limits in venues would help businesses stay afloat. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERHospitality sector losing 60 jobs a day in ACT: AHA

Elliot Williams

Residents on NSW-ACT border towns are still banned from entering Queensland. Picture: Karleen Minney

Queensland still closed to people from Queanbeyan

Lucy Bladen

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says he let down his own standards by throwing the water bottle. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERStuart cops fine after letting himself down

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart is confident winger Jordan Rapana will remain in Canberra. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERStorm in a teacup over Rapana's future

Justin and Lachlan Trabinger have reunited in the pool. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERLucky escape from New York City for water polo star

Brumbies celebrate as Raiders ring changes

LISTENBrumbies celebrate as Raiders ring changes

Tre Holton-Williams and Silafono Titiuti with the Canberra Raiders Cup. Picture: Karleen Minney

Bulls out to end premiership drought against young guns

Daniel Heinrich

Ben Cutting is looking forward to playing at Manuka Oval after joining the Sydney Thunder. Picture: Sydney Thunder

SUBSCRIBERThunder signing eyes Manuka slogfest

James Buckley

Canberra swimmers Jacinta Essam and Abbey Webb hope to represent Australia at the Olympics. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra swimmers named in national development squad

Daniel Heinrich

Huawei Australia raised almost $50,000 for the Black Dog Institute. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERHuawei raises $50k to tackle Black Dog

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Listen to Australia's newest podcast - The Voice of Real Australia

Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Listen to Australia's newest podcast - The Voice of Real Australia

Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Our Australia: chefs, actor, ex-Bachelor reveal their top Oz spots

Our Australia: chefs, actor, ex-Bachelor reveal their top Oz spots

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Dive right in at Lord Howe Island. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to make the most of Lord Howe Island

Natasha Dragun

Managing director of Canberra Airport Stephen Byron. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Busiest day in months': Canberra Airport to reopen seven days a week

Sarah Lansdown

Julie Birkett with her tribe of working dogs are enjoying a relaxed training schedule with many competitions cancelled this year.

Birkett fleeces the competition

Loving care: Aspire residents receive the best in personalised care in their own home. .

Innovators focused on new ways to deliver highest quality aged care

Since 1924, Royal Far West (RFW) has been committed to connecting kids like Lucas living in rural and remote areas of Australia with the care they need. Names and images have been changed to protect privacy.

Helping country kids reach their full potential

Experiencing debt in retirement? A reverse mortgage could help

Experiencing debt in retirement? A reverse mortgage could help

Vision of Burley Griffin at heart of unique new Parkes residential precinct at the edge of the lake

Vision of Burley Griffin at heart of unique new Parkes residential precinct at the edge of the lake

Julia Rollings says as a foster parent, we are the one that gets the opportunity to turn their life around. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

Foster parents get the chance to turn young lives around

Planning ahead: Marjorie Jones of Sydney is leaving a gift in her will to MS Ltd.

Australians demonstrate will-power during Include a Charity Week

Fleet Street legend Harold Evans, pictured with his wife Tina Brown, has died aged 92.

Crusading publisher Harold Evans dies

42m ago

Fleet Street legend Harold Evans, pictured with his wife Tina Brown, has died aged 92.

Crusading publisher Harold Evans dies

42m ago

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been arrested then released.

HK activist Joshua Wong held then freed

1hr ago

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been arrested then released.

HK activist Joshua Wong held then freed

1hr ago

Fleet Street legend Harold Evans, pictured with his wife Tina Brown, has died at 92.

Renowned UK editor Harold Evans dies

2hrs ago

Fleet Street legend Harold Evans, pictured with his wife Tina Brown, has died at 92.

Renowned UK editor Harold Evans dies

2hrs ago

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

Unafraid to challenge traditional notions of what a home should be, the clients requesting a generous connection to the outdoors to enjoy and entertain family and friends. Pictures: Ryan Ng, Murray Fredericks and Michael Lassman.

When indoor and outdoor living unite

Profesor Chris Wallace-Crabbe, left, and Geoff Page. Picture: Supplied

Poetry is very much in motion

Ron Cerabona

Stepping in when another child is bullied

Stepping in when another child is bullied

Jessie Mitchell

National Seniors calls for $10 supplement to help age pensioners access the internet.

Many pensioners don't have skills, confidence or funds to use technology: advocates

Eileen Wood

STEP OUT: Share The Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay is also walking.

Move to put an end to poverty, period

Samara Ross

IN YOUR HANDS: The ability to identify irregular heartbeat is literally at your fingertips thanks to the new Feel the Beat app.

App to help beat irregular heartbeat

Loretta Halloran and Roslyn Brown both of Watson.

Where You Are Festival closing night

Elesa Kurtz

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Socials: The Brumbies gallop home

Socials: The Brumbies gallop home

Matt Loxton

Report slams water planning in NSW regions

Report slams water planning in NSW regions

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Report slams water planning in NSW regions

Report slams water planning in NSW regions

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Alexander Molloy with his grandfather John Power, Tarcutta and some of the Hazeldean bulls they recently bought.

Generations united in goals

Alexander Molloy with his grandfather John Power, Tarcutta and some of the Hazeldean bulls they recently bought.

Generations united in goals

At The Yanko, Jerilderie Merino and Poll merino rams resting after the sale and prior to being loaded.

The Yanko Merino rams sold to $5750, 89 av $2412

At The Yanko, Jerilderie Merino and Poll merino rams resting after the sale and prior to being loaded.

The Yanko Merino rams sold to $5750, 89 av $2412