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Bradyn Dillon, who was murdered by his father Graham Dillon in 2016. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERChild protection worker took murderer's word for how Bradyn Dillon got bruises

Cassandra Morgan

Flowers left outside Kokomo's nightclub in Civic after the death of Pitasoni Ulavalu. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

SUBSCRIBERBrothers charged over fatal Kokomo's brawl granted bail

Blake Foden

A Canberra couple won more than $500,000 in the lottery. Picture: Supplied

'We still can't believe it': Canberra couple's $500,000 lottery win

Jack de Belin during the fourth week of his sexual assault trial at Wollongong District Court. Picture: Adam McLean

SUBSCRIBERJack de Belin was going to have sex 'whether she liked it or not', jury told

Ashleigh Tullis

Barry Cole, 85, is angry at the government over the robodebt scandal. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UPDATED'Someone needs a kick in the bum': Call for answers on robodebt 'scam'

Katie Burgess

A repatriation flight from Nepal arriving at Canberra Airport. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Military to be brought in for beefed-up ACT hotel quarantine

Daniella White

The transition to President-elect Joe Biden has formally begun after legal defeats for Donald Trump.

Green light for Biden transition

ZEKE MILLER, DAVID EGGERT and COLLEEN LONG

Changes announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison in December 2019 meant taxpayers paid $3 million in termination benefits to redundant department heads. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERDepartment head payouts reached $3m ahead of COVID-19

Sarah Basford Canales

OPINIONAlbanese is running out of time to solve Labor's climate crisis

SUBSCRIBER'Some progress' but garbage drivers' pay dispute far from over

SUBSCRIBERAlleged Weston skatepark murderer posed with knife, prosecutor says

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools

Bradyn Dillon, who was murdered by his father Graham Dillon in 2016. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERChild protection worker took murderer's word for how Bradyn Dillon got bruises

Raiders jerseys. Picture: David Polkinghorne

SUBSCRIBERSome Raiders fans unhappy with new 'home jersey'. What do you think?

Veteran political correspondent and columnist Alan Ramsey has died at the age of 82

Renowned reporter Alan Ramsey dies aged 82

Travellers could be required to produce a 'vaccination passport' to board international flights.

COVID-19 passports likely for travellers

Clare Hunt with coach Vicki Linton at Canberra United's new home, Viking Park. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERUnited determined to turn Viking Park into a W-League fortress

Senior curator of social history at the Canberra Museum and Gallery Sharon Bulkeley with some iconic Canberra signs. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

WHAT'S ONThe 'signs' you grew up in Canberra

Biden certified winner of Pennsylvania

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Expansion of Indigenous programs urged

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Vic budget praised but debt causes concern

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Jack de Belin's rape trial nears end

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H&M leads retailers on labour ethics

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Dr Qilin Wang has won a Eureka Prize for his technology that turns sewage by-product into energy.

Aussie scientists recognised at top awards

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Lincoln Crowley cited ABS data showing 22 per cent of First Nations children have a disability.

Expansion of Indigenous programs urged

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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas is receiving praise from some groups for his big spending budget.

Vic budget praised but debt causes concern

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Closing arguments continue in the rape trial of NRL player Jack de Belin and his co-accused.

Jack de Belin's rape trial nears end

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Oxfam says H&M's high ranking shows higher prices don't mean clothes have been ethically produced.

H&M leads retailers on labour ethics

Hannah Ryan
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Scott Morrison is hopeful Australians will start being immunised against COVID-19 early next year.

PM confident over virus vaccine candidates

Matt Coughlan
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Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek wants guaranteed federal funding for science and innovation.

Labor's Plibersek urges innovation rethink

Matt Coughlan
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A Senate committee is set to hear evidence about the need for a permanent rise in the dole.

Groups seek permanent rise in dole payment

Paul Osborne
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Soldier turned politician Andrew Hastie wants greater media access to military operations overseas.

Former soldier and MP wants more oversight

Labor leader Anthony Albanese says party members will have input at an online national conference.

Labor faithful set path to next election

Juukan Gorge was the location of Aboriginal rock shelters before it was destroyed by Rio Tinto. Picture: PKKP Aboriginal Corporation

'We will not have a Juukan Gorge incident': Minerals Council backs streamlined approvals

Stuart Robert is promising Australians with disability clearer time frames for NDIS decisions.

Disability scheme changes planned for 2021

Australian media bosses argue platforms such as Facebook should care about the local news landscape.

Media chiefs want code legislated quickly

Daniel McCulloch

Chief of Army Rick Burr was sickened by a report into alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

Army boss 'sickened' by Afghan war crimes

Daniel McCulloch

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says COVID-19 border restrictions have made Queenslanders safe.

Grieving Qld parents stuck in Melbourne

Marty Silk

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

No jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Harley Dennett
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Solar panels were considered for Shine Dome's upgrade

Solar panels were considered for Shine Dome's upgrade

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HOME WORK: Researchers believe that flexible and remote work is here to stay: Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

What's not to love about working remotely?

Zoë Wundenberg

Zachary and Darko Felding leave court after being granted bail. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'I shot at everyone': Angry neighbour allegedly fired nail gun into partygoer's head

Stephen James Porter outside court on a previous occasion. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERCoach charged with grooming third alleged child sex victim

The white Nissan Skyline and black Mitsubishi Evolution caught speed racing. Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERStreet racers caught speeding on main thoroughfare have cars seized

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The new Monopoly board features Belconnen and Queanbeyan, as well as some 2020 themed cards. Picture: Supplied.

Belconnen, Queanbeyan on new Monopoly board

Nick Fejer from Lyneham launches his son Sammy off the giant pillow at Canberra Aqua Park last year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Amy Martin

Marilyn Chalkley has written a children's book based on her rescue greyhound, Swifty. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Canberra greyhound that inspired a kids' book

Amy Martin

The new Monopoly board features Belconnen and Queanbeyan, as well as some 2020 themed cards. Picture: Supplied.

Belconnen, Queanbeyan on new Monopoly board

Puneet Bhatia and Neetu Dhawan of popular Indian restaurant GanJees are moving to Braddon. Picture: Supplied

GanJees ready to spice things up in Braddon

Karen Hardy

Sprig of white mulberry with fruit from a tree in Deakin. Picture: Susan Parsons

Here we go around the mulberry bush

Susan Parsons

Passengers arrive at Canberra Airport after a repatriation flight from Nepal in June. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

How the ACT will handle a plane load of people heading to quarantine

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Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools

A makeshift hospital ward for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhere the fight against COVID-19 will be won or lost

A repatriation flight from Nepal arriving at Canberra Airport. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Military to be brought in for beefed-up ACT hotel quarantine

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

Eight year old Zidane Syed greets his grandmother Fauseef Syed. Picture: Karleen Minney

'It's really exciting': Reunions and surprises as Melbourne travellers touch down in the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai
Kathryn Lewis

Acting Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly announced further surveilance for quarantine facilities across Australia.

Further surveillance for hotel quarantine following SA outbreak

Julia Kanapathippillai

Donald Trump Jr. is doing "very well" after his coronavirus infection, according to his father.

Trump says his COVID-hit son is doing well

Capital Alex Delaney is on the hunt for more chances on the road to the finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Everyone is here together': Capitals run deep

Raiders recruit Harry Rushton has started his two weeks' quarantine in Sydney. Picture: Instagram

SUBSCRIBERRaiders recruit Rushton settles into quarantine

Brock Jarvis and Mark Schleibs came face to face in Canberra before next month's bout. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'Take the bet': Fenech lighting the fuse

Heather Knight has been a huge addition for the Sydney Thunder this season. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERThunder set for finals Knight

Clare Hunt with coach Vicki Linton at Canberra United's new home, Viking Park. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERUnited determined to turn Viking Park into a W-League fortress

Lucie Bertoldo

Raiders jerseys. Picture: David Polkinghorne

SUBSCRIBERSome Raiders fans unhappy with new 'home jersey'. What do you think?

David Polkinghorne

Joe Cleary's Havaduel wins the Queanbeyan Cup under jockey Blaike McDougall. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCleary secures Cup on way to Queanbeyan quadruple

Lucie Bertoldo

Marianna Tolo played a starring role for Canberra as they shut down the Flyers. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERTolo shines as Capitals thrash Flyers

Caden Helmers

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

How your home could help take away financial stress in your retirement

How your home could help take away financial stress in your retirement

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

'Stunning' luxury apartments Canberra's hottest new address

'Stunning' luxury apartments Canberra's hottest new address

Beach time bliss: Take a stroll or a dip at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture: Tourism Noosa

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Recycling champions: Dao An and Thich Quang Bo from Canberra's Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre with bags of containers collected by their supporters.

Recycle scheme success is win-win for environment and community groups

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

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The Pennsylvania State Department says it has certified the results of the election in the US state.

Biden certified winner of Pennsylvania

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The Pennsylvania State Department says it has certified the results of the election in the US state.

Biden certified winner of Pennsylvania

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Pope Benedict XVI's butler Paolo Gabriele has died aged 54, the Vatican's news website says.

Ex-butler, VatiLeaks papers leaker, dies

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Pope Benedict XVI's butler Paolo Gabriele has died aged 54, the Vatican's news website says.

Ex-butler, VatiLeaks papers leaker, dies

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Russia's Supreme Court ordered the Jehovah's Witnesses to disband in 2017, labelling it extremist.

Jehovah's Witnesses held in Russian raids

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Russia's Supreme Court ordered the Jehovah's Witnesses to disband in 2017, labelling it extremist.

Jehovah's Witnesses held in Russian raids

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HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

Donna Ward

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

Derek Barry

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

BERRY GOOD: Myrtus ugni, the popular hedge plant that is less know for its fruit ... or keeping babies amused. Picture: Hannah Moloney.

More than just a popular hedging plant

Hannah Moloney

Research shows 37 per cent of people who seek support for anxiety had already been experiencing symptoms for longer than 12 months. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONFinding the courage to ask for help with anxiety

Gary Bentley

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Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Geraldine Cardozo

How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

Eileen Wood

Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

Grey nomads: this is your podcast

Tania Jensen from Penrith and Tracey Maguire from Leonay.

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Matt Loxton

August 17, 1977: Julie Woods answers questions about spinning wool.

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MLA's Laura Garland, Will Atkinson and Jessica Loughton show off the top-notch beef available at the open day with Emma King.

Sapphire Feedlot open day highlights potential for producers

MLA's Laura Garland, Will Atkinson and Jessica Loughton show off the top-notch beef available at the open day with Emma King.

Sapphire Feedlot open day highlights potential for producers

Tetaan Henning, manager of Boambolo Pastoral Company's recently purchased Wagga Wagga property, Wateela. Mr Henning released more than 2000 dung beetles on the property this week.

Dung beetles key tool in improving soil at Wagga

Tetaan Henning, manager of Boambolo Pastoral Company's recently purchased Wagga Wagga property, Wateela. Mr Henning released more than 2000 dung beetles on the property this week.

Dung beetles key tool in improving soil at Wagga

As the winter crop harvest rolls-on in Argentina, poor yields are expected to reduce exportable surpluses and may open Asian market opportunities for Australian growers.

Analysis of Argentina shows Australia is well placed to capture Asian grain markets this year

As the winter crop harvest rolls-on in Argentina, poor yields are expected to reduce exportable surpluses and may open Asian market opportunities for Australian growers.

Analysis of Argentina shows Australia is well placed to capture Asian grain markets this year