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The plane shortly after it landed. Picture: James D Morgan/Qantas

NY-Sydney non-stop: Qantas flight sets record

Michael Cheika embraces Wallabies captain Michael Hooper after Saturday night's quarter-final loss against England in Japan. Picture: Getty Images

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Michael Cheika quits as Wallabies coach after cup exit

2hrs ago

And the journey begins ... watching my friends getting married. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINION
I might suck at relationships, but if you're listening, here are a few ideas

ACT Parks and Conservation ranger in charge of urban reserves south Maree Gilbert with invasive African lovegrass in the median strip on Canberra Avenue. Picture: Karleen Minney

Plan to trial 'kryptonite' in fight against African lovegrass

ArtSoundFM president Amalijah Thompson in the station's studios at the Manuka Arts Centre last week. Picture: Karleen Minney

ArtSound FM's future could be radio silence in tough times for community stations

Seriously? You want fries with that mega, tripled stacked super-duper cheeseburger? Competitive eating and more in today's newsletter.

REAL AUSTRALIA
You really want fries with that?

SATIRE
Chinese whisperers dish the dirt on Dutton

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Lolesio boots Vikings into NRC decider after miracle comeback

1hr ago

UPDATED
Legal limbo: Feds say ACT's new cannabis laws are invalid

1hr ago

'Hollow' end to Test career for Wallabies great David Pocock

1hr ago

UPDATED
Michael Cheika quits as Wallabies coach after cup exit

2hrs ago

Super Epoupa inspires Capitals victory over Townsville

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Labor senator Katy Gallagher. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Labor believes govt can do more on economy

One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson. File picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Entry debacle at One Nation conference

Mark Butler and former opposition leader Bill Shorten ahead of the election. File picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Labor MP unaware of Shorten's cry for help

Senator Arthur Sinodinos delivers his valedictory speech to the Senate. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Liberal veteran off to watch greatest show

Minister for Health Greg Hunt. File picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Cost of cystic fibrosis drugs slashed

The Inspector-General of Taxation is not set up to receive whistleblower complaints.

Whistleblower protections lacking: inspector

Katie Burgess

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during the Liberal party Federal Council meeting at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Liberals have made us 'prosperous': PM

Colin Brinsden

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

UPDATED
Legal limbo: Feds say ACT's new cannabis laws are invalid

Kirsten Lawson
1hr ago

Is nothing sacred to be left in Civic?

Is nothing sacred to be left in Civic?

Letters to the Editor

Seeking the wizardly wisdom of lizards

OPINION
Seeking the wizardly wisdom of lizards

Ian Warden

At least the dog biscuits aren't deep fried

OPINION
At least the dog biscuits aren't deep fried

Joanne McCarthy

MATCH FIT: Jamie Miller sizes up the "Fat Phukka" at Eight Bulls in Hamilton. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Welcome to the wide world of competitive eating

JADE LAZAREVIC

Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Emma Stone in Zombieland: Double Tap. Picture: Supplied

Same but different in Zombieland

Cris Kennedy

Dame Julie Andrews has published a new memoir. Below, Julie Andrews, centre, with John Gavin and Mary Tyler Moore in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Pictures: Getty Images

Julie Andrews on Hollywood years

MATCH FIT: Jamie Miller sizes up the "Fat Phukka" at Eight Bulls in Hamilton. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Welcome to the wide world of competitive eating

Niki Aken, a born and bred Canberran, grew up southside.

Niki writes her ticket to success

Megan Doherty

Margaret Qualley as Melissa in Strange But True. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Slow build-up then a strange turn

Ron Cerabona

Michael Cheika embraces Wallabies captain Michael Hooper after Saturday night's quarter-final loss against England in Japan. Picture: Getty Images

UPDATED
Michael Cheika quits as Wallabies coach after cup exit

2hrs ago

Fred Kaihea celebrates after Noah Lolesio kicked the Canberra Vikings' winning goal. Picture: Getty

Lolesio boots Vikings into NRC decider after miracle comeback

1hr ago

South Sydney Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess. Picture: Getty Images

Sam Burgess to front court after father-in-law seeks AVO

Olivia Epoupa played a starring role for the Capitals in their thrilling win over Townsville. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Super Epoupa inspires Capitals victory over Townsville

David Pocock, right, and Jordan Petaia show their dejection after the Wallabies' exit. Picture: Getty Images

'Hollow' end to Test career for Wallabies great David Pocock

Tom Decent
1hr ago

Canberra Cavalry CEO Donn McMichael (right) and general manager Dan Amodio hope to strike a long-term deal with the Astros. Picture: Karleen Minney

Cavalry link with World Series hopefuls Houston Astros

Caden Helmers
David Polkinghorne

Courtney Bruce and Ameliaranne Ekenasio vie for the ball. Picture: Getty Images

Langman wants Silver Ferns to cement Diamonds dominance

Vince Rugari

Keith Dryden-trained Handle The Truth wins the Kosciuszko. Picture: Getty

Handle The Truth wins $1.3m Kosciuszko for ACT trainer

Lucie Bertoldo

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

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

The plane shortly after it landed. Picture: James D Morgan/Qantas

NY-Sydney non-stop: Qantas flight sets record

Minister for Health Greg Hunt. File picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Cost of cystic fibrosis drugs slashed

Alison McLean and her dog Gary in a paddock on her drought-stricken sheep farm 100 kilometres north of Hay. Picture: Supplied

'Game changer for rural Australia': Farmers want a HECS-style drought loans scheme

Protesters outside Caulfield Racecourse Picture: Scott McNaughton

Punters find it hard to ignore protesters

Maythem Radhi is taken into custody at Brisbane Airport. Picture: AFP

'Owed justice': Accused people smuggler extradited from NZ over 2001 tragedy

Sally Rawsthorne

Israel Folau. Picture: Janie Barrett

'I knew it was going to be offensive': Folau stands by social media posts

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Iraqi man arrested over smuggling deaths

Iraqi man arrested over more than 350 smuggling deaths

Enice Marsh, right, visits Adnyamathanha land in outback SA for Dreamtime stories. Above, Adnyamathanha children play in campfire smoke. Pictures: Greg Mayfield, Marco Del Grande

Lost in the dark of the native title industry

Greg Mayfield

Donald Trump. Picture: Shutterstock

Trump abandons plan to host G7 at Florida

Donald Trump. Picture: Shutterstock

Trump abandons plan to host G7 at Florida

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Getty

Johnson grudgingly asks European Union to delay Brexit

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Getty

Johnson grudgingly asks European Union to delay Brexit

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir conduct the first all-women spacewalk. Picture: NASA

All-female spacewalking team makes history

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir conduct the first all-women spacewalk. Picture: NASA

All-female spacewalking team makes history

THE BEST: He has been a staple in Australia's restaurant scene for nearly 30 years, but what does Mark Best rate as the top tools in his home kitchen?

Mark Best's favourite cooking utensils

Top tips: Saving water can be as easy as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth.

Kick off your water savings in Water Week

Maeve McKenna

Author and director Stephen Chbosky. Picture: Getty Images

From high school to horror

Jenelle Riley

Ignite your senses: Being on the bridge is completely different from being high above Sydney inside a building. Photos supplied.

Get a natural high on BridgeClimb Sydney

Jen Walker

Despite its name, seals and sea lions outnumber kangaroos on the island. Picture: Supplied

For a family adventure, this rocks

Andrew Bain

The Route des Chateaux outside Pauillac. Picture: Sutterstock

An authentic taste of the good life

Brian Johnston

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

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

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?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Larisa Toozoff of Woden and Merrilyn Haren of Tuggeranong.

Shakespearean laughs

Ron Cerabona

Artist Cameron Haas with some of the pieces in his new exhibition, Shape Shifting.

Organic forms on canvas

Andrew Sikorski

Mark Fletcher and Sophie Fletcher, 6.

Socials: And the winner is ... Australia

Wattle Grove's $20,000 top female

Wattle Grove's $20,000 top female

Wattle Grove's $20,000 top female

Wattle Grove's $20,000 top female

Vendor Adrian O'Keeffe, Bungoona Merinos, Molong, with the $2700 sale-topper and purchaser Donald Macfarlane, Eurella, Cudal.

Bungoona Merino rams to $2700

Vendor Adrian O'Keeffe, Bungoona Merinos, Molong, with the $2700 sale-topper and purchaser Donald Macfarlane, Eurella, Cudal.

Bungoona Merino rams to $2700

Yellow Tail pioneer John Casella accepts his award today.

Yellow Tail maker wins at NSW Wine Awards

Yellow Tail pioneer John Casella accepts his award today.

Yellow Tail maker wins at NSW Wine Awards