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Federer chides Kyrgios for wasting his talent
Having outlasted most of his contemporaries, Roger Federer is now in the business of educating the next generation.
- by Simon Briggs
'We must put down our armour': Trump offers plan to end shutdown
US President Donald Trump struck an unusually conciliatory tone in his White House address but earned a frosty reception from leading Democrats.
- by Matthew Knott
'A bad excuse': Drivers challenge reason for high petrol prices
Is a lack of competition really the main reason for Canberra's high petrol prices when Gunning - with one petrol station - gets it much cheaper?
- by Blake Foden
Cables 'entirely appropriate', no more bus network delays, says govt
ACT government responds to concerns about light rail cables under a bridge and says the project is not expected to further delay its new bus network.
- by Blake Foden
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'I was angry': Paul made an offer on a rental, then got a 'frustrating' call from the agent
In a tough rental market, people are increasingly having to ask themselves: how much higher are they willing to go?
- by Emily Chantiri
Opinion
Australia Day
Nothing says ‘Straya’ like a PM-dictated dress code
This is stuntery most desperate, made even worse by Morrison’s attempts to brand himself as an ordinary bloke, a so-called “quiet Australian”.
- by Jacqueline Maley
When juggling parenthood and politics takes its toll
Taken at face value, Kelly O’Dwyer’s candid explanation underpins the harsh reality of modern politics.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Pop culture
'With the greatest respect': why Americans don't get Brits and Aussies
The results of a credible poll found half of Americans wouldn't be able to tell that a Briton is calling them an idiot.
- by Gary Nunn
Canberrans urged to protect gang-gangs from threatening disease
There are three steps residents can take to protect the iconic birds from a "really horrible" disease.
- by Blake Foden
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Canberra
Public Service
Public servants run numbers on Musk's 'bargain' Blue Mountains tunnel
- by Matt O'Sullivan & Ben Weir
National
Politics
The women likely to replace O'Dwyer after shock exit
A wide field of candidates will compete to replace Kelly O'Dwyer in the Liberal seat of Higgins.
- by Michael Koziol
Analysis
Kelly O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer wasn't perfect, but was a champion for women and paid the price for it
- by Bevan Shields
World
Bali bombing survivors furious at early release of radical cleric
- by James Massola, Karuni Rompies & Amilia Rosa
Property byallhomes
Australia to become self sufficient in engineered timber by 2020
This sustainable and beautiful building material has largely been sourced from Europe, but get ready for a local revolution.
- by Jenny Brown
The big lesson that can be learned from the Opal Tower saga
The ongoing controversy has helped to expose the deep cracks in Australia’s approach to building apartments.
- by Laura Crommelin, Bill Randolph, Hazel Easthope, Martin Loosemore
Business
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Legal industry
Ex-Slater and Gordon boss defends new role as he fights legal action
Andrew Grech says his new role at a litigation funder with links to his former employer passes the "pub test".
- by Sarah Danckert
'The Diagnosis': The email that lit the fuse of Village Roadshow's family feud
- by Jennifer Duke & Kylar Loussikian
Small business
Entertainment
Demand for cassettes surges as music fans hit rewind
It may seem ludicrous in the age of unbridled streaming, but cassette tapes are having a moment.
- by Robert Moran
Margot Robbie wants people to stop asking about her baby plans
Her comments come in the same week that Sylvia Jeffreys and Miley Cyrus both took to social media to deny speculation that they were pregnant.
- by Amy Croffey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
'Fiver parties': the brilliant kids' birthday party trend parents love
No trekking around the shops, no wasteful wrapping - simply open your wallet and pop a five dollar note inside a card.
- by Suzanne Catchpole
Short order: 16 ways to stay cool this summer
Good design and multi-purpose need has created a new breed of boardies.
- by Benjamen Judd
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Sport
Axed Matildas coach 'put Australia on the map'
Heather Garriock, a former Matilda and current W-League coach, has given a ringing endorsement of sacked Australian coach Alen Stajcic.
- by Ed Jackson
Aussie captain labels himself 'weak link' in ODI series defeat
Aaron Finch is backing himself to break out of his batting funk, but even he admits only 'time will tell' if he can overcome his worrying slump.
- by Michael Ramsey
