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MasterChef Australia judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris. Picture: AAP

MasterChef hosts quit over pay dispute

Michael Lallo

Thredbo chairlift dislodges, throws skier to ground

Thredbo chairlift dislodges, throws skier to ground

Andrew Brown
Finbar O'Mallon

From first job to APS senior manager, I have seen gender discrimination

OPINION
From first job to APS senior manager, I have seen gender discrimination

Stephanie Copus-Campbell

Minister for Health Greg Hunt says the federal government is standing by Medicare.

Health insurer suggests dumping Medicare - and replacing it with compulsory private cover

Marnie Banger

The drugs were uncovered after the van crashed into a parked police car. Picture: NSW Police

Van with alleged $200m worth of drugs crashes into police car

The prices of, for example, secondary and tertiary education, healthcare, childcare, insurance, housing and most utilities have increased significantly more than the CPI. Photo: Daniel Kalisz

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Why we're feeling poor: Prices for what our 'needs' are rising fast

Elizabeth Knight

Pyne, Bishop to face inquiry despite departmental all-clear

Senate orders inquiry into Pyne, Bishop's new jobs

Sally Whyte

Krissi Grant (right) asked a poignant question about suicide on Monday's Q&A. Picture: ABC

'I'm disgusted': Q&A guest silences panel with powerful story

Neil McMahon

REAL AUSTRALIA
What to do when the final quarter is brutal

Woman arrested over Bonython house fire

Drought-proofing fund to pass parliament

Defence grounds Navy and Army MRH-90 helicopters

MasterChef Australia judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris. Picture: AAP

MasterChef hosts quit over pay dispute

The Brumbies want to grow their crowd support in 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Should the Brumbies put the 'ACT' back in name?

Flash Eats is giving away 500 free burgers to celebrate its opening. Picture: Supplied

Get in quick! 500 free burgers will be gone in a Flash

How a Canberra woman came back from the dead to take on the biggest rock in the world

How a Canberra woman came back from the dead to take on the biggest rock in the world

Shobosho chef Adam Liston is coming to Canberra to cook at Pilot. Picture: Supplied

Pilot fired up for Shobosho takeover

Mooseheads has won Best traditional pub, inn or tavern. Picture: Andrew Sheargold

Canberra's top bars, restaurants announced at 2019 AHA Awards

Greens senator accuses minister of leak

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Raiders pack look to get 'fair dinkum'

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Mental health dominates refugee admissions

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Foreign fighter laws pass first hurdle

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ACT cladding issue known since 2010

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Aussie drug accused turn Bali informants

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Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop. Picture: Trevor Collens.

Calls rising for standards inquiry

Minister for Health Greg Hunt says the federal government is standing by Medicare.

Health insurer suggests dumping Medicare - and replacing it with compulsory private cover

Former ministers Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop face scrutiny over their post-political jobs.

Report on Bishop, Pyne 'shallow': senator

Anthony Albanese accuses the government of having no ideas other than fighting Labor.

Labor accuses coalition of picking fights

Aussie farms director Chris Delforce: Activists have exposed countless atrocities. Picture: Joe Armao

Animal activists the last straw for pig farmer near Yass

Kirsten Lawson

From first job to APS senior manager, I have seen gender discrimination

OPINION
From first job to APS senior manager, I have seen gender discrimination

Stephanie Copus-Campbell

Ethos CRS chief executive Chas Savage, left, and Australian National Dictionary Centre director Amanda Laugesen with the manual's earlier editions. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New manual to outline rules for being frank and fearless in style

Jasper Lindell

Veteran recognition law won't fix problems: lawyer

Veteran recognition law won't fix problems: lawyer

Sally Whyte

CAN YOU HEAR IT: What does the voice of real Australia sound like?

REAL AUSTRALIA
What to do when the final quarter is brutal

Jacob McArthur

Drone noise rules need clarification

Drone noise rules need clarification

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Illustration: Andrew Dyson

OPINION
Losing more of society's collective soul

John Falzon

David Kross in The Keeper. Picture: Supplied

Ghouls, scoring goals and getting civil rights

Ron Cerabona

Alexandra Pelvin, left, Jo Zaharias, Victoria Dixon, Patrick Galen-Mules and Nick Steain in The Art of Coarse Acting. Picture: Helen Drum

How to botch up amateur theatre

Ron Cerabona

Flash Eats is giving away 500 free burgers to celebrate its opening. Picture: Supplied

Get in quick! 500 free burgers will be gone in a Flash

Karen Hardy

David Kross in The Keeper. Picture: Supplied

Ghouls, scoring goals and getting civil rights

Show how well you know the person in this picture at a Harry Potter themed trivia night at the Durham on Saturday.

WHAT'S ON
Five things to do this weekend

Sally Pryor

Angus Mackie, Ben Willis, Vanessa Scanes, Alex Piris, Ish Kaba, Amber Kaba, James Souter and Kurt Neumann, at the inaugural White Jacket Effect meeting in Canberra raising awareness of mental health in the hospitality industry. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

What to do when there's a lot on your plate

Karen Hardy

Sia Soliola wants to take on the best as he prepares for his 100th club game. Picture: Karleen Minney

Raiders pack look to get 'fair dinkum'

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Samu Kerevi during Wallabies training at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Picture: AAP

Super 12: The argument Samu Kerevi is happy he lost

Andrew Charter and Edwina Bone will represent the Canberra Chill in Hockey One.

Olympians give young stars a hockey boost

The Brumbies want to grow their crowd support in 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Should the Brumbies put the 'ACT' back in name?

Raiders halfback Aidan Sezer is nearing career-best form. Picture: Karleen Minney

Star Raiders brace for a backline battle

Caden Helmers

Anna Flanagan is set to return to the fray for Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Flanagan set to come out of retirement

Caden Helmers

Ellyse Perry and the Australian cricket team will return to Canberra this summer. Picture: AAP

ACT on the cusp of six-year cricket deal

Caden Helmers

Bailey Simonsson, Joe Tapine and Michael Oldfield model the special jersey to help raise awareness and funds for Deaf Australia. The jumper has the Auslan alphabet printed on it. Picture: Karleen Minney

Raiders can collide in nines World Cup

Caden Helmers

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

Road Jet is the new stress free way to travel

Road Jet is the new stress free way to travel

Bringing technologists together to connect, collaborate, and learn

Bringing technologists together to connect, collaborate, and learn

Float away anxiety, stress, injury and pain

Float away anxiety, stress, injury and pain

Are you a stakeholder in the development of Northern Australia?

Are you a stakeholder in the development of Northern Australia?

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SPOT THE WILDLIFE: The Leopard is one of Africa's "big five" along with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes found in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

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Green Nick McKim has accused Peter Dutton or his office of leaking classified intelligence.

Greens senator accuses minister of leak

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The most common reason for refugee consultation on Manus and Nauru is for psychological reasons.

Mental health dominates refugee admissions

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Mark Dreyfus says government accusations were aping "some of the worst regimes in history".

Foreign fighter laws pass first hurdle

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Australian David Van Iersel is escorted by police to parade with other drug suspects in Bali.

Aussie drug accused turn Bali informants

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New Liberal Senator Claire Chandler joined parliament after being elected at May's poll.

Tassie senator rips Greens in first speech

Matt Coughlan
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Jeremy Boyden was last seen north of Dargo, Victoria on Friday.

Dog spotted in missing Melbourne man case

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The Aged Care Complaints Commissioner received 22 complaints Earle Haven Retirement Village.

Qld nursing home's 12 years of complaints

Nicholas McElroy
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New Senator Susan McDonald will chair the Senate's regional affairs committee.

Nationals senator outlines bold tax agenda

Matt Coughlan
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F-15K fighter jets like these were scrambled when a Russian plane entered South Korean air space.

Warning shots fired at Russian plane

1hr ago

F-15K fighter jets like these were scrambled when a Russian plane entered South Korean air space.

Warning shots fired at Russian plane

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Parts of England are set to endure very hot temperatures which may break records.

UK edges towards record July temperatures

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Parts of England are set to endure very hot temperatures which may break records.

UK edges towards record July temperatures

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Conservative Party leadership contender Boris Johnson is tipped to be Britain's new prime minister.

Boris Johnson tipped to be new UK leader

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Conservative Party leadership contender Boris Johnson is tipped to be Britain's new prime minister.

Boris Johnson tipped to be new UK leader

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Celebrating the mindfulness movement, 108 Wanderlust events combine exercise, yoga and meditation for a chance to ground down among a likeminded community of vibrant and active individuals.

Recharge body and mind at a weekend Wanderlust

HAPPY PETS: It's important to check your dog or cat's poos to ensure their wellbeing and health. Photo: Petbarn

It's not taboo - check your fur baby's poo

While there is a higher percentage of infertility in couples who have endometriosis than the general population, having endometriosis doesn't mean you will have a fertility issue.

I have endometriosis and I want to start a family. Can I get pregnant?

Celebrating the mindfulness movement, 108 Wanderlust events combine exercise, yoga and meditation for a chance to ground down among a likeminded community of vibrant and active individuals.

Recharge body and mind at a weekend Wanderlust

Along the way, riders will ascend into the mountain region of Paro where they will visit the Tigers Nest Monastery, clinging to the side of a mountain face.

Ride your way through the kingdom of Bhutan

No visit to Nambucca would be complete without a walk along the V-Wall.

Nambucca hasn't changed, and that's great

Rochelle Tubb

New horizons: Maureen Gleeson (right) and fellow She Shedder Joy Schornikow.

Sheilas sharing the shed

Simon Garner

KEEP ON TOP OF IT: Pharmacists recommend osteoarthritis sufferers talk to their health professional to ensure they are approaching their pain management in the best way.

Osteo sufferers face medication tighten-up

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Cheryl Field

Aston Ning (9 months) and Guanru Yu from Guangdong, China.

Chinese art and culture celebrated

Joshua Carney 4 and Sarah Carney.

Winter warmth in the city

Dion Georgopoulos

Sam Provost, and Shanna Provost.

Take 5: An artistic milestone

Kate and Nathan Eather, Bellata, with sons Lachie, Max and Charlie and their homebred Angus weaner steers which fetched up to $700 a head.

Tamworth PTIC cows $1280

1hr ago

Kate and Nathan Eather, Bellata, with sons Lachie, Max and Charlie and their homebred Angus weaner steers which fetched up to $700 a head.

Tamworth PTIC cows $1280

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There will be new safety training days for on-farm quad bikes and side by side vehicles.

Side-by-side farm vehicle safety training trials in NSW

2hrs ago

There will be new safety training days for on-farm quad bikes and side by side vehicles.

Side-by-side farm vehicle safety training trials in NSW

2hrs ago

Richard Daugherty from Uralla whose branch moved a motion about rural crime penalties.

Rural crime should not be a misdemeanor

Richard Daugherty from Uralla whose branch moved a motion about rural crime penalties.

Rural crime should not be a misdemeanor