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A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer shields her face during extremely gusty conditions during a bushfire in Bawley Point on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Friday could be 'even worse' on coast

Doug Dingwall
Lucy Bladen
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ACT RFS volunteers battling the North Black Range bushfire. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

North Black Range fire roars across the landscape

Elliot Williams

Prime minister Scott Morrison is expected to make an announcement today. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

APS overhaul: 18 departments down to 14, five secretaries sacked

Sally Whyte
Adrian Rollins

Naomi Wolf: I was not at Oxford in 1991. I did not campaign against Christmas. There's nothing true about it. Picture: Getty Images

'I call on her to apologise': Taylor demands apology from Naomi Wolf

Kirsten Lawson

Christian Porter was the centre of attention on Thursday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

ANALYSISThis is what democracy looks like: parliament's final, unedifying sitting day for 2019

Katie Burgess

Hospital department to be overhauled following review

SUBSCRIBERHospital department to be overhauled following review

Daniella White

'Alarming increase' in Canberra EDs due to alcohol-related harm

SUBSCRIBER'Alarming increase' in Canberra EDs due to alcohol-related harm

Lucy Bladen

A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer works to battle a bushfire on Murramaranf Road in Bawley Point on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Bushfire front hits Bawley Point

Doug Dingwall

Donald Trump impeachment to go ahead, says US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Sailor shoots dead two at Pearl Harbour

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Jetstar pilots to decide on Christmas strike

SUBSCRIBERCanberra man found guilty of attempted murder after bikie firefight

A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer shields her face during extremely gusty conditions during a bushfire in Bawley Point on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Friday could be 'even worse' on coast

26m ago

The bright imagery for the Love the Bay campaign.

Campaign urges "Love the Bay" in midst of bushfire crisis

Inside the kaleidoscope Christmas tree in Garema Place.

Canberra's new Christmas tree

Television presenter Scott Cam was appointed National Careers Ambassador in October.

TV tradie Scott Cam's government pay packet revealed

There will be a Harry Potter marathon on this weekend. Picture: Warner Brothers

Five things to do this weekend

David Pope's view: Public service announcement F.A.Q. ...

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Anti-terror cop squads to patrol airports

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Psychology keeps blood donations flowing

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Friday could be 'even worse' on coast

26m ago

Trump makes trade threat to NATO allies

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High temps to come as Qld fires continue

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Measles killed 140,000 in 2018, says WHO

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Substance as well as style in chic city retreat

REVIEWSubstance as well as style in chic city retreat

Sheriden Rhodes

DREAM: What a way to arrive in Budapest - on this luxurious river cruise ship.

Enter now: win a $27,000 European river cruise for two

Joanne Crawford

How cooking is becoming a key part of cruise life

How cooking is becoming a key part of cruise life

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Christian Porter was the centre of attention on Thursday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

ANALYSISThis is what democracy looks like: parliament's final, unedifying sitting day for 2019

Naomi Wolf: I was not at Oxford in 1991. I did not campaign against Christmas. There's nothing true about it. Picture: Getty Images

'I call on her to apologise': Taylor demands apology from Naomi Wolf

Prime minister Scott Morrison is expected to make an announcement today. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

APS overhaul: 18 departments down to 14, five secretaries sacked

Scott Morrison has ducked questions about embattled Liberal MP Gladys Liu.

Morrison ducks questions about Gladys Liu

The latest retail spending data suggests the Australian economy remains sluggish.

Consumers keep a tight hand on their money

Colin Brinsden

Liberal backbencher Andrew Hastie heads Parliament's intelligence and security committee. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Revoke automatic citizenship loss laws, intelligence committee urges

Katie Burgess

Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Lambie's secret national security deal helps scrap Medevac laws

Katie Burgess
Sally Whyte

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Coalition to press reset on union-busting bill

Katie Burgess

2020 will be a challenging year for the APS

2020 will be a challenging year for the APS

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Cr Jo Dodds outside Parliament House on Monday. Picture: Dean Sewell/Greenpeace

OPINIONWhat do bushfire survivors do when Canberra won't listen?

Jo Dodds

It just doesn't make sense to can the Murray Darling Plan

It just doesn't make sense to can the Murray Darling Plan

Letters to the editor

Annie Franklin: First light, last morning, 2019 (detail). Picture: Supplied

Annie Franklin's Currawong Call is a reflection of climate change's effect on nature

Sasha Grishin
2hrs ago

Enjoy a wonderful Christmas party this weekend. Picture: Shutterstock.

Christmas extravaganza this weekend

Inside the kaleidoscope Christmas tree in Garema Place.

Canberra's new Christmas tree

Annie Franklin: First light, last morning, 2019 (detail). Picture: Supplied

Annie Franklin's Currawong Call is a reflection of climate change's effect on nature

2hrs ago

Jenni Kemarre Martiniello. Picture: Matt Bedford

Litbits: Lots of poetry is on this week

Ron Cerabona

Thirsty Merc: Band members Matt Smith, Phil Stack and Rai Thistlethwayte have an extensive tour through March 2020.

Thirsty Merc national tour fuels summertime desires

Jim Kellar

Canberra United goalkeeper Sham Khamis made five saves in their loss to Brisbane Roar but couldn't stop this effort. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERCanberra character not enough in W-League loss to Brisbane

Canberra United will play their round four clash under lights at McKellar Park on Thursday. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERLight drama ends: McKellar ready to flick switch

Canberra Capitals recruit Olivia Epoupa has a big role to play this week. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERCapitals collide with former star Wilson in key WNBL clash

Ryan Lonergan hopes to step up for the 2020 season. Picture: Sagi Biderman

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies serve tea before selection battle

Canberra goalkeeper Talei Forrest is representing Australia at an under-21s hockey series. Picture: Ned Dawson

Playing for keeps: Forrest dreams big with Jillaroos

Lucie Bertoldo

Zach Wilson scored his first home run of the season. Picture: SMP Images

Nathans homers Cavalry to ABL victory

Lucie Bertoldo

Adam Scott had a tough start to the Australian Open, finishing the day at four-over.

Australian Open hopes not yet up in smoke, insists Scott

Evin Priest

Flounder are prevalent in the south coast estuaries and will happily take a soft plastic lure meant for a flathead.

First days of summer a story of fire and ice across region

Ben Caddaye

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

THE GOOD OLD DAYS: Long before Monash, Oxley and Gowrie, there was Wanniassa. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: A6135, K9/6/81/5

The four houses that define your Canberra childhood

Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Vantage Strata Managing Director Chris Miller.

Vantage Strata named Canberra's leading strata management experts

The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

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Anti-terror police officers armed with assault rifles will patrol Australian airports this summer.

Anti-terror cop squads to patrol airports

11m ago

Firefighters in Queensland are on alert as severe fire conditions are expected this weekend.

High temps to come as Qld fires continue

50m ago

Fireproof house: the Wallaby Joe RFS crew didn't have do a lot to save the house, beyond a bit of mopping up. Photo supplied

The house the RFS captain declared 'fireproof'

1hr ago

Kidsafe Victoria is reminding parente before summer not to leave children unattended in cars.

Vic warning: 1000 children left in cars

2hrs ago

OUTBREAK: Health authorities found eight residents and three staff at St John's Village had gastro. Wangaratta Council found no issues with how it was being managed.

11 gastro cases at aged care home

2hrs ago

Naomi Wolf: I was not at Oxford in 1991. I did not campaign against Christmas. There's nothing true about it. Picture: Getty Images

Now Angus Taylor demands apology from Naomi Wolf

Kirsten Lawson
2hrs ago

Black Friday sales are becoming more popular in Australia, with online spending leading the way.

Online sales lead big Black Friday spend

Ulises Izquierdo

Bushfires continue to rage in NSW from the south coast all the way to the Queensland border.

NSW bushfire warnings lowered overnight

President Trump and First Lady Melania have returned to the US after the NATO summit in London.

Trump makes trade threat to NATO allies

29m ago

President Trump and First Lady Melania have returned to the US after the NATO summit in London.

Trump makes trade threat to NATO allies

29m ago

Samoa is attempting to curb a measles epidemic that has already killed over 60 people.

Measles killed 140,000 in 2018, says WHO

52m ago

Samoa is attempting to curb a measles epidemic that has already killed over 60 people.

Measles killed 140,000 in 2018, says WHO

52m ago

The Abba Super Troupers exhibition in London is based around the legendary Swedish pop group.

Abba exhibition in London thrills fans

2hrs ago

The Abba Super Troupers exhibition in London is based around the legendary Swedish pop group.

Abba exhibition in London thrills fans

2hrs ago

Jenni Kemarre Martiniello. Picture: Matt Bedford

Litbits: Lots of poetry is on this week

Ron Cerabona

Canberra bus stop socks by InIteration. Picture: Supplied

11 ways to give the gift of Canberra this Christmas

Amy Martin

HANG IN THERE: Check out Gemma Patford's top 10 tips for decorating your Christmas tree in a way that celebrates your signature style.

How to decorate a tree with your personal style

Purple Our World and World Pancreatic Cancer Day chair Jessica Abelsohn with her mum Rochelle Goulburn at Jessicas wedding, just four months before Rochelle died from pancreatic cancer.

Do you know the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Geraldine Cardozo

GOLDEN OLDIES: See veteran entertainers (l-r) Max Gillies, Normie Rowe and Tony Barber in Senior Moments 2: Remember, Remember.

Yes, you are having another Senior Moment

Geraldine Cardozo

Edgars Mission provides its rescued farm animals with everything they need from a warm coat to a set of wheels.

Make it your mission to visit this sanctuary for rescued farm animals and weary travellers

Sue Preston

Four year old Simon Rice of Holt is thrilled at his new look during the face-painting workshop at Sunday in the park at Commonwealth park in 1988.

Sunday Funday

Picture by @dion_georgopoulos

Instagrammers of Canberra

Dr Brendan Nelson, Director of the Australian War Memorial. Awarded for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual.

About Town: Canberra Tourism's night of nights

Paul Chapman, Mode Imagery

Lauren Newell, Wingham; Matthew Fenech, Horsley Park; and Chris Hall, Wallendbeen, are all vying for the title of 2019 Farmer of the Year, to be announced on Wednesday in Sydney.

Who will be farmer of the year?

1hr ago

Lauren Newell, Wingham; Matthew Fenech, Horsley Park; and Chris Hall, Wallendbeen, are all vying for the title of 2019 Farmer of the Year, to be announced on Wednesday in Sydney.

Who will be farmer of the year?

1hr ago

Wayne Hosie NSW Champ.

Dubbo hosts raise the bar of shear excellence

2hrs ago

Wayne Hosie NSW Champ.

Dubbo hosts raise the bar of shear excellence

2hrs ago

Multi champion woolhandler Racheal Hutchinson of Gilgandra with her children (who are helping the volunteers penning sheep) Sasha, 7, Conrad, 10, and Maverick, 11.

Fleeced for national accolades

Multi champion woolhandler Racheal Hutchinson of Gilgandra with her children (who are helping the volunteers penning sheep) Sasha, 7, Conrad, 10, and Maverick, 11.

Fleeced for national accolades