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The ACT Brumbies created their own slice of history at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday night. Picture: Getty

UPDATEDBrumbies stave off Tahs backlash

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Australia's acting chief medical officer Professor Michael Kidd. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New blood clot warning as TGA investigates Victorian case

Cassandra Morgan

AFP officers remove cannabis plants from a growhouse in Dunlop on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER$500K of cannabis seized in 'elaborate' Dunlop growhouse bust

Kathryn Lewis

The ACT Bar Association has called for the prosecution of lawyer Bernard Collaery to be halted.

Cash 'should review' Collaery prosecution

Luke Costin

Damon Blank, 18, close to his work in Belconnen. He says World Autism Awareness Day is about showing that people with autism are individuals. Picture: Keegan Carroll

How this Canberra teen, aka Mr Energy, found his passion

Megan Doherty

Is Morrison simply out of step with the contemporary conversation around gender equality - or does he see his base as lying elsewhere? Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONHow can young men be so unsympathetic to this cause?

Jenna Price

An 86-year-old man has died after his car crashed near Yass on Thursday.

Elderly man dies in fatal crash near Yass

Steve Evans

Olympian Nathan Baggaley and his brother have been found guilty of attempting to import cocaine.

Olympian guilty of bungled cocaine plot

Cheryl Goodenough

Police appealing for public's help to find missing man Bradley Moss

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SUBSCRIBERCanberra home prices are soaring, especially houses

Federal minister cleared of 'criminal' conduct regarding Afghan asylum seeker

The ACT Brumbies created their own slice of history at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday night. Picture: Getty

UPDATEDBrumbies stave off Tahs backlash

Pastry chef Matteo Sassi, and ACT Site manager Stefan Pischke at Sonoma Bakery in Braddon with their 'Not Cross Buns' for Easter. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The best hot cross bun in Canberra? Sonoma thinks so

Where can you get last minute supplies this Easter? Picture: Supplied

What's open this Easter long weekend in Canberra

Early rising Canberrans attend part of the Enlighten festival, 'Breakfast with balloons', featuring Skywhale and Skywhalepapa on Canberra Day 2021. Picture: Karleen Minney

'One last time': Skywhale family is heading off on national tour

The Good Friday service at St Andrews Church in Forrest. Picture: Keegan Carroll

'Marvellous': choirs and crowds return for Good Friday church services

It's your last chance to see Skywhale and Skywhalepapa this weekend. Picture: Karleen Minney

THINGS TO DOFive things to do in Canberra this weekend

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Australia's acting chief medical officer Professor Michael Kidd. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Professor Michael Kidd says authorites are taking the blood clot report "very seriously".

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Police say it's unlikely missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay are still alive.

Police, dogs return to search for campers

A Bendigo mum whose daughter is recovering from anorexia has urged carers to seek support.

Mother of daughter with anorexia shares her message for other carers

The EPA has detected dead fish and bad odours while out sampling floodwaters in NSW rivers.

Fish deaths, bad smells after NSW floods

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Michael Kidd says authorities are taking the report of a man's rare blood clot very seriously.

Man has blood clots after AstraZeneca jab

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Australia has reported only one locally acquired coronavirus case, an historical case in Queensland.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Web searches for "Qantas", "Jetstar" and "Virgin" have sharply increased since midnight on Thursday.

Half-price flights break airline record

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Only half of Department of Home Affairs staff responding to the employee census said they were paid fairly. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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ACT government public servants recently moved into a new office at Civic's Constitution Place development. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERACT public servants fighting for space at new offices

Finance Department secretary Rosemary Huxtable. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

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Scott Morrison has reshuffled his ministry amid ongoing scandals about the treatment of women.

Morrison's revamped cabinet to be sworn in

Daniel McCulloch and Paul Osborne

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday announced a reshuffled cabinet and new women's taskforce. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A fresh lens': Morrison announces cabinet reshuffle, new women's taskforce

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Scott Morrison on Monday announced a cabinet reshuffle with his government engulfed in scandals.

Embattled ministers get new cabinet roles

Matt Coughlan

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed the reshuffle is due in coming days. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Departments await sixth ministers in eight years in reshuffle revolving door

Sally Whyte

Is Morrison simply out of step with the contemporary conversation around gender equality - or does he see his base as lying elsewhere? Picture: Getty Images

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How can we agree upon higher aspirations and what should they be? Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralia has clear shortcomings. How do we aim higher?

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Many of those who currently occupy a place in Parliament should remember the motives behind the design of the building. Picture: Shutterstock

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Terry Fewtrell

Sugimatatihuna Mena, the alleged shooter, who was remanded in custody last week over the incident. Picture: Facebook

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Jae-Ho Oh was killed by his drinking buddy Joshua Higgins.

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Adam Chavasse leaves the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Picture: Blake Foden

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Chefs Adam Wilson and Damian Brabender from OTIS Dining Hall, which won best restaurant at the 2021 AHA Awards. Picture: Lachlan Harmer

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Helena Dix. Picture: Clare Hannan

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Writer and performer David Finnigan. Picture: Leanne Dixon

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Chefs Adam Wilson and Damian Brabender from OTIS Dining Hall, which won best restaurant at the 2021 AHA Awards. Picture: Lachlan Harmer

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Grab an Easter egg ice cream at the Hall markets on Sunday. Picture: Supplied

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A clip from Adam Sebire's video artwork, Adrift. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONCreating for climate change: Inside the Waterford Prize

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Australia's acting chief medical officer Professor Michael Kidd. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New blood clot warning as TGA investigates Victorian case

Australia's acting chief medical officer Professor Michael Kidd. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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ACT acting Chief Health Officer Dr Vanessa Johnston. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Mandatory vaccine for ACT hotel quarantine workers

ACT acting Chief Health Officer Dr Vanessa Johnston. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Mandatory vaccine for ACT hotel quarantine workers

ACT eases restrictions on travel to Brisbane

What the ACT's eased restrictions on travel to Qld mean for Canberrans

ACT eases restrictions on travel to Brisbane

What the ACT's eased restrictions on travel to Qld mean for Canberrans

The ACT Brumbies created their own slice of history at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday night. Picture: Getty

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Sia Soliola and Mose Masoe at St Helens. Picture: Supplied

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Giants defender Nick Haynes has backed the club to bounce back from a slow start to the season. Picture: Getty Images

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Raiders prop Ryan James has been cleared to play the Titans. Picture: Keegan Carroll

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Keith Dryden's taking Handle The Truth to the Doncaster Prelude. Picture: Keegan Carroll

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Tim Tszyu put Dennis Hogan away in emphatic fashion. Picture: Getty

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The ACT Brumbies and NSW Waratahs are on opposite ends of a rugby revival. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Never waste a crisis: Rugby revival

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The US Capitol in Washington DC has been locked down after a report of gunshots in the area.

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The US Capitol in Washington DC has been locked down after a report of gunshots in the area.

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Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman said former cop Derek Chauvin used deadly force on George Floyd.

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Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

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Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

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Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

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Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

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Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

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METROPOL: With a central location just minutes away from both the ANU and the site of proposed UNSW campus, city development Metropol is attracting attention from investors and first home owners alike. Photos: Rohan Thomson.

UNSW Campus drives up interest in Civic real estate

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

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We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

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Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Pilots of No. 79 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF and of the 475th (Fighter) Group 5th US Army Air Force during a visit by the latter to Momote airfield. Photo: Supplied

Air Force 100

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Ruth Coker Burks at a Broadway Sings For Pride event in New York. Picture: Getty Images

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The Australian Dictionary of Biography's general editor Melanie Nolan. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Compiling a history of Australia, one biography at a time

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BLUES LEGEND: Phil Manning is looking forward to catching up with old friends when Chain plays at Bluesfest over Easter.

Chain's Phil Manning talks lockdowns and getting older

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A cold ale slipped down very well while exploring Silverton's quirky attractions on a hot dry and dusty day. Photos: Tim Richards

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TAKING STEPS: Will you be able to get around your house as you age? Photo: Shutterstock

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The Limousin best exhibit, Progress Perfect Storm P5, with her heifer calf and Shannon Lawlor, International Animal Health, with Ben Lawrence, also of IAH, Hayden Green Summit Livestock, Uranquinty, Peter Klystra, Progress Limousins, Yanco, Olivia Jury, Wagga Wagga, and judge Tim Lord, Kangaloon.

Perfect Storm strikes Sydney Limo judging

The Limousin best exhibit, Progress Perfect Storm P5, with her heifer calf and Shannon Lawlor, International Animal Health, with Ben Lawrence, also of IAH, Hayden Green Summit Livestock, Uranquinty, Peter Klystra, Progress Limousins, Yanco, Olivia Jury, Wagga Wagga, and judge Tim Lord, Kangaloon.

Perfect Storm strikes Sydney Limo judging

Red Angus judge Erica Halliday, Ben Nevis Angus, Walcha, with the supreme Red Angus exhibit led by David Hobbs of Round-Em-Up Red Angus, Molong, sponsors Ben Lawrence, Ashleigh Hobbs and (kneeling) Hunter and Taylah Hobbs.

Round-Em-Up rule Red Angus ring

Red Angus judge Erica Halliday, Ben Nevis Angus, Walcha, with the supreme Red Angus exhibit led by David Hobbs of Round-Em-Up Red Angus, Molong, sponsors Ben Lawrence, Ashleigh Hobbs and (kneeling) Hunter and Taylah Hobbs.

Round-Em-Up rule Red Angus ring

The Stonehaven Cup winning team from Thalabah, Laggan with Kristen Frost, Nathan King, Shannon Arnall, Kim Henderson, Grogansworth Merinos, Brad Cartwright and Anthony Frost.

Emotional win for Thalabah in Merino groups competition

The Stonehaven Cup winning team from Thalabah, Laggan with Kristen Frost, Nathan King, Shannon Arnall, Kim Henderson, Grogansworth Merinos, Brad Cartwright and Anthony Frost.

Emotional win for Thalabah in Merino groups competition