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ABC launches legal action over AFP raids

A judge has ruled in ex-NT detainee Dylan Voller's favour in the first round of his defamation case.

Media companies found liable for reader Facebook comments

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An attempt will be made to fly the bodies of seven climbers from the Nanda Devi East base camp.

Australian climber's body among those retrieved after avalanche

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says tax relief is just one plank of his economic plan.

Morrison government to review industrial relations system

Katina Curtis and Marnie Banger

ACT police fined an 18-year-old P-plate driver after he was detected driving 150km/h in an 80km/h zone on Monday.

P-plate driver caught driving 150km/h in Mitchell

Jasper Lindell

A future redevelopment of Casino Canberra could be back on the cards after the company resumed contact with the ACT government. Picture: Phil Carrick

Casino Canberra expansion talks back on

Daniella White

Jeremy Hunt has called prime ministerial rival Boris Johnson a coward for avoiding a debate.

UK Tory leadership debate cancelled

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Labor leader Anthony Albanese said it was "economically irresponsible to pass legislation which wont occur until the next election or potentially the one after that". Picture: AAP

'Economically irresponsible': Labor won't back Coalition's full $158b tax plan

Eryk Bagshaw

Folau GoFundMe appeal shut down by crowdfunding site

Central bank chief says govt should boost economy with infrastructure projects

Darwin shaken by powerful earthquake originating in Indonesia

Teen accused of murder faces drug and weapons charges

ABC launches legal action over AFP raids

Green Machine boosted by Hodgson's return

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Green Machine boosted by Hodgson's return

Ash Barty, right, and Sally Fitzgibbons, centre, claimed the world No.1 rankings in tennis and surfing, while Hannah Green, left, broke the majors drought in women's golf.

Aussie women on top of the sporting world

Snow guns firing on Saturday at Perisher Resort, where the Snowy Mountains are expecting cold but dry conditions that could help snowmaking. Picture: Supplied

Canberra weather to be 'Groundhog Day' all week

Dr John Taylor at his acoustic wind profiler in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

A very different call of the wild in Tidbinbilla

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a cabinet meeting at Parliament House. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

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ABC launches legal action over AFP raids

Labor leader Anthony Albanese said it was "economically irresponsible to pass legislation which wont occur until the next election or potentially the one after that". Picture: AAP

'Economically irresponsible': Labor won't back Coalition's full $158b tax plan

Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), speaks during the ANU Crawford Leadership Forum in Canberra on Monday 24 June 2019. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Central bank chief says govt should boost economy with infrastructure projects

The votes of Centre Alliance senators Rex Patrick and Stirling Griff would be enough to pass the full package of tax cuts. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Dutton medevac stance threatens crossbench 'cordial relationship'

The Coalition's $158 billion tax cut package was a key plank of Prime Minister Scott Morrison's re-election campaign, but the legislation wasn't even finished before the government went into caretaker mode. Picture: AAP Image/Dean Lewins

Coalition's signature tax cut bill not finished before election

Katie Burgess

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton said "floodgates will open" due to the medevac law. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Medevac panel approves two cases in four months, despite 'floodgate' fears

Max Koslowski

Liberal Julian Leeser. Picture: Andrew Meares

Liberal tops list for printing expenses charged to taxpayers

Sally Whyte

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers in Brisbane on June 4. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Peled

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Tax cut fight shows we're back to the same old Labor

Simon Cowan

Northbourne Avenue, a fast-developing part of Canberra. Photo: Jamila Toderas

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Growth is not a dirty word. We need it

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Phones are a dangerous distraction, but what about radios? Picture: Jason South

Changing radio stations is bad driving? What next?

Letters to the editor

Labor senator Kristina Keneally and former deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

OPINION
Labor is not the party for women

Amanda Vanstone

Dita Von Teese will head to Australia in late 2019 with the world premiere of the Glamonatrix tour. Picture: Sequoia Emmanuelle

Dita von Teese announces Canberra show

Matthew Evans in Gourmet Farmer. Picture: Supplied

Matthew Evans has some thoughts 'On Eating Meat'

Alternative Meat Co. general manager Dean Epps at Huxtaberger Redfern, which stocks alternative meat products. Picture: Peter Braig

'A zero-willpower switch': The rise of fake meat steering us away from beef and chicken

Matt Bungard

Dita Von Teese will head to Australia in late 2019 with the world premiere of the Glamonatrix tour. Picture: Sequoia Emmanuelle

Dita von Teese announces Canberra show

Robyn Kinsela's 'My Brother's Country is on Fire' (2019) at Form Studio and Gallery. Picture: Supplied

From puppetry to a piano premiere

Ron Cerabona

Indonesian artist FX Harsono with his work 'Gazing on collective memory 2016', part of the Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New exhibition highlights modern Indonesia

Erin Cross

Green Machine boosted by Hodgson's return

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Green Machine boosted by Hodgson's return

Ash Barty, right, and Sally Fitzgibbons, centre, claimed the world No.1 rankings in tennis and surfing, while Hannah Green, left, broke the majors drought in women's golf.

Aussie women on top of the sporting world

The Brumbies' finals campaign has become a shining light for Australian rugby. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Brumbies become shining light for Australian rugby

The Raiders need to match the energy NSW Blues centre Jack Wighton will bring back from Origin. Picture: Robb Cox/NRL Photos

Call to match Wighton's energy in Raiders' tough Darwin trip

Uncapped prop Angus Wagner could make his Super Rugby debut in the Brumbies semi-final clash against the Jaguares. Picture: Stu Walmsley

Viking joins South American invasion for Brumbies semi

Lucie Bertoldo

Australia's David Warner has been on fire at the World Cup. Picture: AP

Australia will stick to its own plan against England: Finch

Scott Bailey

Israel Folau has appeared in a video asking for people to donate money as he begins his legal fight against Rugby Australia. Picture: Youtube

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The people have spoken, and now Folau should listen

Peter FitzSimons

Sally Fitzgibbons after winning the final of World Surf League's Rio Pro in Brazil. Picture: WSL

Fitzgibbons 'delighted' after reaching No.1 in Brazil

Cat motel more than accommodation, it's a place of love and care

Cat motel more than accommodation, it's a place of love and care

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.

Southern Africa's natural wonders

Australian feel: Campbell 5's fifth and final stage, The Parade, is designed around indoor-outdoor living to make the most of the surrounds and the lifestyle that goes with it. Distinctly Australian elements at The Parade include engineered Spotted Gum floors as a daily reminder of the country's natural beaty.

Creating a truly liveable new Canberra community

The Skills Checkpoint Program can assist those aged 45 to 75 to upskill or transition into a new position or career.

VERTO proudly support older Australians to stay in the workforce

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

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Former West Australian Labor minister John Kobelke has died aged 69.

Former WA Labor minister Kobelke dies

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Noleen Hausler filmed abuse of her dementia-affected father at an aged care facility in Adelaide.

Elder abuse by carer caught on camera

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Bradley Edwards' lawyers object to prosecution evidence of early "interest" in women's underwear.

Claremont accused 'lied' about area links

A judge has ruled in ex-NT detainee Dylan Voller's favour in the first round of his defamation case.

Media companies found liable for reader Facebook comments

Police allege Tyrone May filmed two women without their knowledge while engaged in sexual acts.

NRL player May denies sex tape charges

Luke Costin

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says tax relief is just one plank of his economic plan.

Morrison government to review industrial relations system

Katina Curtis and Marnie Banger

Scott Morrison's claim the May poll recorded Labor's lowest primary vote in 100 years is misleading

PM's Labor election claim is misleading

SA ICAC Commissioner Bruce Lander (centre) says he holds the power to make findings of misconduct.

SA law society questions ICAC powers

Kathryn Bermingham

President Donald Trump says he's open to negotiations even as he warns Iran of "obliteration".

'Obliteration like you've never seen': Trump warns Iran, then offers negotiations

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President Donald Trump says he's open to negotiations even as he warns Iran of "obliteration".

'Obliteration like you've never seen': Trump warns Iran, then offers negotiations

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Security forces are on guard in Ethiopia following a failed coup attempt in a northern province.

Ethiopia coup mastermind on the run

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Security forces are on guard in Ethiopia following a failed coup attempt in a northern province.

Ethiopia coup mastermind on the run

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Camp Four, the highest camp on Mount Everest is littered with abandoned tents.

Abandoned tents add to detritus on Everest

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Camp Four, the highest camp on Mount Everest is littered with abandoned tents.

Abandoned tents add to detritus on Everest

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Tax crimes: The Shawshank Redemption follows the story of prisoners Andy (Tim Robbins) and Red (Morgan Freeman, pictured) as they help the guards shelter money from tax.

Films to see you through taxing times

Don't spoil this picture: with international roaming data charges. Make the most of wi-fi where you can.

Tech Talk: Make wi-fi your best friend when travelling

Mathew Dickerson

Salwater crocodile spotting is a major part of the Yellow Waters Cruise.

Wildlife abounds on billabong adventures in Kakadu

Vanessa Hayden

Salwater crocodile spotting is a major part of the Yellow Waters Cruise.

Wildlife abounds on billabong adventures in Kakadu

Vanessa Hayden

Inside the Orion Explorer Dome. Pictures: Supplied

Cruising with the stars starts here

Snorkelling is a popular activity for tourists visiting Galapagos. Pictures: Shutterstock

Leading the greening of the Galapagos

A NATIONAL DISGRACE: Thousands of vulnerably elderly Australians are abused every year.

Financial, physical, psychological, sexual - how do we stop elder abuse?

Eileen Wood

"Continence Queen" Bev Killick.

When the drip goes beyond a joke

NARROW WASTE LINE: Baby boomers are Australia's least wasteful generation when it comes to food according to a new report.

Boomers leading the way on food waste

Mack Vardanega 6 and Lewis Harton 6.

Brumbies gallop to semi-finals

Dion Georgopoulos

Alana Hayduk and Chelsea Newberry.

Take 5: UC nurses have a ball

Royals' Rory Scott celebrates a try with teammates. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Take 5: A Royals celebration

Elesa Kurtz

What we can learn from smart Israel's ag challenges

What we can learn from smart Israel's ag challenges

What we can learn from smart Israel's ag challenges

What we can learn from smart Israel's ag challenges

Bradley to leave GrainCorp top job with MaltCo split

Bradley to leave GrainCorp top job with MaltCo split

Fourth-generation dairy farmer, Tahlia McSwain, from Chapman Hill in Western Australia has been announced as the 2019 Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange winner.

Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange scholarship to WA's Tahlia McSwain

Fourth-generation dairy farmer, Tahlia McSwain, from Chapman Hill in Western Australia has been announced as the 2019 Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange winner.

Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange scholarship to WA's Tahlia McSwain