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The man's body was found after a search operation at Point Hut Crossing on Sunday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Kayaker found dead after going missing at Point Hut

Doug Dingwall

Lake George fills up with water during heavy rainfall on Sunday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Lake George covered in water, Scrivener Dam floodgates open, as rain drenches ACT

Doug Dingwall

ACT Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Vanessa Johnston strongly advised ACT residents not to travel to Newcastle or greater Sydney. Picture: Jamila Toderas

ACT free of active coronavirus cases; travel warning remains

An anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne has resulted in six arrests.

Australia records its deadliest day of pandemic

Angelo Risso

Anne Cahill Lambert is unsure when she will be able to get back to the ACT. Picture: Supplied

'We've got nowhere to go': Canberrans stranded at border as negotiations with NSW continue

Sarah Lansdown

Dr Nathalie Dehorter, an emerging global neuroscience expert based at the ANU, who says better funding is needed for younger researchers. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

More funding needed for future of Australian medical research, peak body says

Jasper Lindell

Liberal candidate for Kurrajong, Peter McKay. Supplied

Canberra Liberals endorse Peter McKay as candidate for Kurrajong

Sarah Lansdown

ACT Chief Minister and Labor leader Andrew Barr Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERLabor on track to win 2020 ACT election despite losing votes: poll

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Eleven Victorian MPs to quarantine in ACT as virtual parliament option explored

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Effluent discharged into Molonglo River after heavy rainfall

Southern NSW battered by rain, SES kept busy

The man's body was found after a search operation at Point Hut Crossing on Sunday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Kayaker found dead after going missing at Point Hut

Richard Fidler at 25, surveying the city near Prague Castle, on his first visit in 1990. Picture: Supplied

Richard Fidler on crossing the threshold of Prague

Didi driver Kishan Prajapati disinfects his car in preparation for the app's launch on Monday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Fourth rideshare platform for Canberra set to launch

Raiders hooker Siliva Havili is a chance of playing the Broncos. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERRaiders hoping for nine lives after double boost of good news

Patrons play blackjack at Casino Canberra which boasts new COVID-19 measures to ensure social distancing between players. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT entertainment venues open doors for next stage of reboot

Victoria Police have issued almost 270 fines for breaching COVID restrictions in a 24-hour period.

Almost 270 fined for Vic virus breaches

Donors demand reforms to rebuild Beirut

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More COVID-19 cases linked to Victorian chicken farm

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OPINIONFrom anti-maskers to 5G conspiracists, the sovereign citizen movement is a broad tent

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SUBSCRIBERFederal agencies hit with more than 400 cyber attacks

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OPINIONThere's one easy way to create a new baby boom

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SUBSCRIBERThe ACT school zones with the highest amount of speeding

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Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has not ruled out changes to the JobKeeper wage subsidy program.

Cormann flexible on JobKeeper tweak

Company tax cuts could again be on the agenda when the federal government hands down its budget.

Budget focus on tax settings: Cormann

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe will face federal parliament's economics committee on Friday.

Focus on jobs, RBA as big firms report

The national cabinet will meet to get the latest health and economic advice concerning COVID-19.

Feds urge unity as Vic premier faces heat

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned the tough restrictions in Victoria will push unemployment closer to 10 per cent. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobKeeper rules to change due to Victorian outbreak

Sally Whyte

Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds a press conference at Parliament House. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Economic cost of Victorian lockdown revealed

Katie Burgess

MPs sit at a distance during question time in July. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Parliament to go ahead but Victorian MPs pose 'significant risk' to ACT

Sally Whyte

So much crossover of responsibilities in a federal system means it is difficult for close watchers to discern who is at fault for what - let alone someone who isn't paying much attention. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHow do we know who we're meant to hold accountable on COVID-19?

John Warhurst

Risks and profits in ACT's cocaine habit

Risks and profits in ACT's cocaine habit

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Happy, healthy and so cute despite the unexpected way she arrived. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONThrow out the birth plan and go with the flow

Christy Kidner

Avoiding nuclear war has been more than luck

Avoiding nuclear war has been more than luck

Letters to the editor

John XXIII College. Picture: Google Maps

SUBSCRIBERJudge awards former ANU student more than $420k over rape

A shopper approaches Joshua Sullivan from behind and prepares to place the 27-year-old in a "bear hug" to restrain him at Woolworths in Calwell. Picture: Supplied, CCTV

SUBSCRIBERBrothers thwarted by shoppers jailed for 'terrifying' hold-ups

Detective Inspector Marcus Boorman has labelled the actions of the 22-year-old reprehensible. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Recipe for disaster': Alleged drug driver clocked at 190km/h

Catholic Care Canberra and Goulburn deputy CEO Lisa Higginson, and CEO Anne Kirwan. Picture: Jamila Toderas

What has the coronavirus pandemic meant for Canberra's homeless