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Manik Suriaaratchi and her 10-year-old daughter Alexandria were killed in the blast at the church in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Source:Facebook

Detonators found at bus station as two Australians named among victims

Matt Wade, Michael Fowler, Rachel Eddie and David Wroe

The Department of Finance is selling a large block of vacant land at the corner of Sydney Avenue and National Circuit in Barton. Photo: Deloitte Australia

Federal govt puts huge Barton site on the market

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten speaks to the media in Cairns on Monday. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Shorten quizzed on which secretaries he would dump as PM

Sally Whyte

A view of St. Sebastian's Church damaged in blast in Negombo, north of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo: AP.

Another 87 bomb detonators found as Sri Lanka placed under state of emergency

Anthony David

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will keep using the ACT for campaigning. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

No escaping ACT for campaigning MPs

Doug Dingwall

Rescuers in the Philippines are trying to reach people who became trapped when a building collapsed.

Eight killed in Philippines earthquake

Karen Lema and Martin Petty
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Australian Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and his wife Chloe. Photo: AAP

Liberal candidate apologises for emoji post referring to Chloe Shorten as a pig

Latika Bourke

Barnaby Joyce. Photo: Gareth Gardner

'Not my job': Joyce angrily rejects criticism over controversial water buyback

Nicole Hasham

Potential fines for chocolate chips in Anzac biscuits says Veterans' Affairs

OPINION
A scenic walk through rubbish and contempt

Naked man in bushes allegedly harasses Mt Ainslie walker

AWU raids inquiry cost taxpayers $1.2 million

Manik Suriaaratchi and her 10-year-old daughter Alexandria were killed in the blast at the church in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Source:Facebook

Detonators found at bus station as two Australians named among victims

The youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is turning 1. Photo: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace.

Royal family releases new photos for Prince Louis' first birthday

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La Perouse Street, Red Hill. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The best places to see the autumn leaves in Canberra

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Fred Smith: "I don't think you can spend too much time highlighting the costs of war." Photo: Karleen Minney

An intimate insight into the cost of war

Dean Arvonen, 22, Hannah Van Boxsel, 21, and Emma Lormier, 21, all of Canberra, pack up their tent after spending five days volunteering at Canberra's National Folk Festival. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Hundreds 'find their folk' at Canberra festival

Vigil at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra. From left, Thoshi and Manu Dharmaratne Jithee Ranasinghe, and Amila Badungodage. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Canberra hosts vigil and prayers for lives lost in Colombo

The best places to see the autumn leaves in Canberra

1hr ago

Canberra Now: Sri Lankans hold Peace vigil; and huge Barton block hits the market

06:00AM

Federal govt puts huge Barton site on the market

00:00AM

Drink driving over Easter break is 'disappointing': ACT traffic police

20:30PM

Bradley Jones hungry for more success after missing Stawell Gift final

17:30PM

Canberra hosts vigil and prayers for lives lost in Colombo

15:31PM

Australian Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and his wife Chloe. Photo: AAP

Liberal candidate apologises for emoji post referring to Chloe Shorten as a pig

Barnaby Joyce. Photo: Gareth Gardner

'Not my job': Joyce angrily rejects criticism over controversial water buyback

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

Labor to axe the NAIF in bid to develop nation's north

The staff member at the Department of Home Affairs says they have been underpaid. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen.

Home Affairs in court over alleged underpayment

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and his wife Chloe on the Skyrail during a visit to Cairns on Monday. Photo: AAP

Shorten vows to fast-track wage growth

Dana McCauley, Eryk Bagshaw and Shane Wright

Small Business Minister Michaelia Cash.

AWU raids inquiry cost taxpayers $1.2 million

Michael Koziol

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten speaks to the media in Cairns on Monday. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Shorten quizzed on which secretaries he would dump as PM

Sally Whyte

The Australian Institute poll found almost 50 per cent of respondents were confused about how Senate voting system works. Photo: Tanya Lake.

One in two voters don't understand how to vote for the Senate: poll

Judith Ireland

A Sri Lankan police commando enters a house suspected to be a hideout of militants following a shoot out in Colombo. Photo: Eranga Jayawardena/AP

OPINION
Ideal target for maximum impact

Clive Williams

More investment is needed in preventative health initatiaves.

OPINION
A health election? If so, what's absent is serious national disease prevention

Terry Slevin

Britain's Prince Harry would certainly shake up the office of the GG. Photo: Eddie Jim

OPINION
All the reasons Harry would actually make a top GG

Wendy Tuohy

Euan Macleod, Boatmen Icebergs, 2010, in In Put/Print Out at Megalo.

REVIEW
A print show of a very high standard

Sasha Grishin

Adam Salter (Dr Watson) and Brian Kavanagh (Sherlock Holmes) in Baskerville. Photo: Janelle McMenamin

REVIEW
Clever version of a classic needs work

Peter Wilkins

Jars of Reuben Kooperman's Seville orange marmalade. Photo: Supplied

A golden desire for marmalade

Susan Parsons

Euan Macleod, Boatmen Icebergs, 2010, in In Put/Print Out at Megalo.

REVIEW
A print show of a very high standard

Craft beer makers are using ingredients like Tim-Tams or kangaroo in experimental brews

Tim Tam and Roo beer featured at festival

Melissa Meehan

Monster executive chef Daniel Flatt. Photo: Dan O'Day

Five foodie things to do this week

Karen Hardy

Israel Folau's code of conduct hearing will be held on May 4.

Israel Folau's code of conduct hearing date set

Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been a revelation this season. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The grit of Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Josh Mann-Rea is set to go for more scans upon his return to Canberra. Photo: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz

Brumbies eye new hooker as Mann-Rea weighs up future

Josh Papalii and the Raiders have an extra source of motivation this season, one that means more than football. Photo: NRL Photos

A little angel guiding her Raiders

Roosters' Brett Morris is one of a number of knee injuries suffered at Brookvale Oval. Photo: NRL Imagery

The battle of Brookvale's surface

David Polkinghorne

Raiders' Jack Wighton is using his head at five-eighth. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wighton's using his head as halves switch kicks into gear

David Polkinghorne

Raiders' Nick Cotric. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Raiders beat Broncos to go close to top of the NRL ladder

David Polkinghorne

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is confident he has the depth at his disposal to overcome a mounting injury toll. Photo: AAP Image/Rohan Thomson.

Depth steels Brumbies' injury toll battle

Caden Helmers

Give your future a head start with the GRIFFIN Accelerator program

There's a new way to travel between Canberra and Sydney

HERO: Mark Donaldson VC's courage under fire saved lives in Afghanistan. On ANZAC Day, he will be honoured by the Australian War Memorial when he delivers a first hand account of his bravery.

"We don't leave anyone behind": Donaldson's courage under fire embodies the ANZAC spirit

There are so many benefits to seeking treatment for hepatitis C. Leading expert Dr Tuck Meng Soo explains what is involved.

The many benefits of seeking treatment

Marvel at the lost city of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres above sea level.

Ready for a cool change?

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What is a gigabyte? Many people don't know what data usage is required for even the most common activities like streaming videos.

Seven fun ways with 10GB

Emma Brown

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

'URBAN COMMUNITY': An artist's impression of the Discovery Rise planned development at James Cook University's Townsville campus. Image: Supplied.

Work starts on university-based retirement communities

Geraldine Cardozo

Manik Suriaaratchi and her daughter Alexendria are among those killed in the Sri Lanka bomb attacks.

Australian dad tells of Sri Lanka loss

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Barnaby Joyce isn't bothered if a royal commission probes a controversial $80 million water purchase

PM backing Joyce over $80m water purchase

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Pauline Hanson has identified "volcano eruptions" and the oceans as major causes of climate change.

Hanson denies humans behind climate change

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Clive Palmer's United Australia Party has recorded a good showing in the latest Newspoll.

Palmer party could sway four seats: poll

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Anzac biscuits, not cookies says the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Don't hold 'Anzac' sale, businesses warned

Luke Costin
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Sri Lanka placed under state of emergency

Anthony David
1hr ago

Scott Morrison says responsibility for ending gay conversion therapy falls with the states.

Gay conversion therapy a state issue: PM

Matt Coughlan
1hr ago

The youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is turning 1. Photo: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace.

Royal family releases new photos for Prince Louis' first birthday

1hr ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company's robotaxis will be in some US markets next year.

Tesla: Robotaxis coming to US next year

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company's robotaxis will be in some US markets next year.

Tesla: Robotaxis coming to US next year

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A photo of Prince Louis has been released by Kensington Palace to mark his first birthday.

Kate shares snaps of Louis

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A photo of Prince Louis has been released by Kensington Palace to mark his first birthday.

Kate shares snaps of Louis

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The youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is turning 1. Photo: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace.

Royal family releases new photos for Prince Louis' first birthday

2hrs ago

The youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is turning 1. Photo: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace.

Royal family releases new photos for Prince Louis' first birthday

2hrs ago

Anxiety is emotionally and physically exhausting and getting help early is essential. Recovery from an anxiety disorder is possible with the right treatment and support.

How to deal with anxiety

HealthShare
1hr ago

Standing up and moving more can eliminate the health effects of sitting all day long. Photo: Lyn Osborn

'High sitters' need 30 minutes-plus daily exercise to reduce heart risk

Sarah Berry

BEAUTIFUL FLOORS: The beauty of today's flooring is the vast amount of options to fit every style, budget and home. Image courtesy of Carpet Court.

Tips for creating Moroccan and botanical style

The Dohne Merino sheep that were recovered by Rural Crime Investigators at Tomingley. Photo by NSW Police.

Dohne Merinos fleeced and dumped at Tomingley

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The Dohne Merino sheep that were recovered by Rural Crime Investigators at Tomingley. Photo by NSW Police.

Dohne Merinos fleeced and dumped at Tomingley

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Come to Batlow CiderFest, on 18 May 2019 weekend. Photo: supplied

Enjoy the Cider at Batlow Festival

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Come to Batlow CiderFest, on 18 May 2019 weekend. Photo: supplied

Enjoy the Cider at Batlow Festival

2hrs ago

File photo.

Landholder cops $350k fine for illegally clearing land

File photo.

Landholder cops $350k fine for illegally clearing land

A small impromptu memorial for the Australian POWs at the start of the Hellfire Pass cutting. Photo: Michael Turtle

Epitome of rock and a hard place

Michael Turtle

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Bianca Makella, Josie Makella, 8, Matthias Makella, 13 and Kristian Makella.

Take 5: All fun and games

Dion Georgopoulos

"It's a beautiful day" Aicha and her son Souleymane from Guinea. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

Refugees' joy as visitors take to the waves at Pambula Beach

Rachel Mounsey

Matt Dawson, Lachlan Dawson, 1, and Lisa Cormack.

Hit the ground running

Dion Georgopoulos