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Australian leaked top secret information about US fleet

Australian leaked top secret information about US fleet

A former Australian navy commander could face jail time when sentenced for his role in a bribery and corruption scandal reaching the US Navy's top brass.

  • by Alexandra Back

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Labor and the Greens say Dutton may have misled Parliament over au pair case
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Labor and the Greens say Dutton may have misled Parliament over au pair case

Mr Dutton told Parliament in March he had no personal connection or relationship with the employer of either au pair.

  • by Michael Koziol
What will happen if the Woden leg of Canberra's light rail is dumped?

What will happen if the Woden leg of Canberra's light rail is dumped?

Will we get light rail to Belconnen instead? Kippax? Perhaps even a trackless tram?

  • by Katie Burgess
Surgery for this 'silent killer' is like Russian roulette for cancer
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Surgery for this 'silent killer' is like Russian roulette for cancer

Those diagnosed will most likely die if they don’t undergo surgery. But surgery may also make things worse.

  • by Aisha Dow
Australian James Ricketson found guilty of espionage in Cambodia
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Australian James Ricketson found guilty of espionage in Cambodia

The 69-year-old has spent the past 14 months incarcerated in the Cambodia's overcrowded Prey Sar prison. 

  • by Erin Handley
How police found missing Canberra boy Phoenix Mapham in massive search

How police found missing Canberra boy Phoenix Mapham in massive search

He was found in a remote area of Tallaganda National Park with no warm clothes and no water.

  • by Blake Foden
Federer won't tolerate any repeat of Kyrgios' US Open umpiring farce

Federer won't tolerate any repeat of Kyrgios' US Open umpiring farce

Federer has flatly stated it won't happen when he meets the Australian.

  • by Darren Walton
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School Father's Day raffle comes with a snag

I am just a should-be guy that does my share. Which is why the latest parents' committee event at my son's school has got my goat.

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    Networks, business ambitions line up for Vodafone, TPG

    The detail of the Vodafone Hutchison and TPG ''merger of equals'' makes a compelling case.

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      Biggest scandal in the au pair affair has been overlooked

      Peter Dutton may not have broken the rules, but his intervention to award a tourist visa exposes an ugly truth. 

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        Labor and the Greens say Dutton may have misled Parliament over au pair case
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        Peter Dutton

        Labor and the Greens say Dutton may have misled Parliament over au pair case

        Minister told Parliament he had no personal connection or relationship with the employer of either au pair.

        • by Michael Koziol

        World

        Australian James Ricketson found guilty of espionage in Cambodia
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        Cambodia

        Australian James Ricketson found guilty of espionage in Cambodia

        • by Erin Handley
        Indonesian free trade pact to help Australian universities, hospitals

        Indonesian free trade pact to help Australian universities, hospitals

        • by James Massola & Karuni Rompies
        'If the mob attacks, we can't guarantee your safety.'

        'If the mob attacks, we can't guarantee your safety.'

        • by Griff Witte and Luisa Beck

        Business

        RFG's bankers circle as group records massive loss

        RFG's bankers circle as group records massive loss

        The troubled owner of the Gloria Jeans and Donut King chains has been given a little over a year to get its balance sheet in order by its bankers.

        • by Sarah Danckert

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        Entertainment

        Sophie Monk reveals she has a new boyfriend she met on a plane

        Sophie Monk reveals she has a new boyfriend she met on a plane

        "I haven't seen him since that, but we talk on the phone every day," Monk said.

        • by Robert Moran
        King Kyle lashes radio ratings system in wake of defeat

        King Kyle lashes radio ratings system in wake of defeat

        "In my mind, we are still number one and I don't give a sh-t what anybody says," the radio host said.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Wrap up: Give dad something extraordinary this Father's Day

        Wrap up: Give dad something extraordinary this Father's Day

        Because you don't have a regular dad, you've got a cool dad.

        • by Benjamen Judd
        A $4 no-name laundry powder tops CHOICE rankings

        A $4 no-name laundry powder tops CHOICE rankings

        The latest results are in. And Australia's best laundry detergent costs just 16 cents per wash!

        • by Suzanne Catchpole

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        Sport

        Bittersweet but Single Gaze a big Chelmsford chance

        Bittersweet but Single Gaze a big Chelmsford chance

        Canberra trainer Nick Olive admits it's bittersweet, but thinks former stable star Single Gaze is perfectly placed to take out the group 2 Chelmsford Stakes.

        • by David Polkinghorne
        The stars behind the Canberra Demons' rise

        The stars behind the Canberra Demons' rise

        They are the club's five NEAFL Rising Star nominees set to play a key role in Canberra's first finals appearance.

        • by Caden Helmers