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Rob Sitch returns as Tony Woodford in the latest season of "Utopia". Picture: Hwa Goh.

Utopia is back, and it's not that kind about Canberra light rail

Doug Dingwall

Labor's Bec Cody is allergic to fruit, vegetables and nuts. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'It would kill me': Greens' Vegan push voted down

Daniella White

Let's get this meeting over quickly! Picture: Supplied

'Bored room': Canberrans have too many meetings, and things seem worse in the public service

Steve Evans

Former ministers Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop face scrutiny over their post-political jobs.

Lobbying ex-ministers 'should have Parliament access revoked'

Katie Burgess

The dad, the drought and his brave boy Fletcher

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The dad, the drought and his brave boy Fletcher

Belinda-Jane Davis

George Pell's appeal against his child abuse conviction has been rejected by the Court of Appeal.

Vatican could try Pell under Church law

People outside the Supreme Court of Victoria cheered as Cardinal George Pell's appeal was rejected.

Survivors say Pell ruling upholds justice

Megan Neil, Benita Kolovos and Kaitlyn Offer

Maaike Yorke, facing strong winds and weather to cycle to university. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Severe winds hit Canberra as weather warning issued

Andrew Brown

'We call it Craptiview': how Australia's deaf community has been shortchanged

'Flagrant': Claims high-end Kingston complex operating without approvals

George Pell's Australian honours in doubt

Hanson at Uluru and may make the climb

Rob Sitch returns as Tony Woodford in the latest season of "Utopia". Picture: Hwa Goh.

Utopia is back, and it's not that kind about Canberra light rail

Grease Monkey will soon be adding pizza to the menu. Picture: Supplied

Grease Monkey brings Detroit-style pizza to Braddon

The ACT is marvellous because, "every unexplored territory is marvellous".. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINION
A literary and scientific guide to living in Canberra

Canberra Raiders fans have fallen in love with the Viking clap. Picture: NRL Images

How a Viking trend redefined Raiders passion

Scientists have tested DNA found in Scotland's Loch Ness in search of its fabled monster.

Scientists test Loch Ness for monster DNA

Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

REAL AUSTRALIA
Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

France rules out compromise on Brexit deal

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Top scientists slam ignorance about genetically modified food

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OPINION
Failure of Pell's appeal will help heal abuse survivors

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OPINION
The welcome dullness of Australian politics

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Gene therapy could help save eyesight

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Can do attitude at Canberra's newest brewer

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Rob Sitch returns as Tony Woodford in the latest season of "Utopia". Picture: Hwa Goh.

Utopia is back, and it's not that kind about Canberra light rail

Former ministers Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop face scrutiny over their post-political jobs.

Lobbying ex-ministers 'should have Parliament access revoked'

Draft laws against religious discrimination will released before parliament returns in September.

Plan to pass religion bill by year's end

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds at Parliament House. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Australia to deploy forces to Gulf strait

22-year-old Nathan Ruser uses satellite imagery to combat human rights abuses. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The young Canberran with the secrets of satellites at his fingertips

Kirsten Lawson

Public advocates and guardians hold grave fears about new rules on the use of physical and chemical restraints in aged care. Picture: Shutterstock

New rules on physical restraint in aged care could backfire, inquiry told

Katie Burgess

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Barr appeals to Porter for police oversight to be handed to ACT integrity commission

Katie Burgess

Australian Bureau of Statistics chief statistician David Kalisch. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Australian Statistician David Kalisch to depart ABS

Katie Burgess

Just which 'quiet Australians' was Morrison referring to?

Just which 'quiet Australians' was Morrison referring to?

Letters to the editor

How can we remain secure online?

OPINION
How can we remain secure online?

Nicholas Stuart

Virginia Haussegger at the University of Canberra. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINION
Tough lives and hidden shame: preparing for the Canberra Writers Festival

Virginia Haussegger

Sue Lovegrove, Shimmer no. 9.28, in Shimmer at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Depicting shimmers of light on water

Sasha Grishin

Adam Goodes in The Australian Dream. Picture: Supplied

Action, animation and Adam Goodes in this week's new films

Ron Cerabona

A panel will discuss women's safety after dark.

Talk about women's safety after dark

Sue Lovegrove, Shimmer no. 9.28, in Shimmer at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Depicting shimmers of light on water

Enjoy Festival of the Forest this Saturday in Haig Park.

Say goodbye to winter with new city festival

Grease Monkey will soon be adding pizza to the menu. Picture: Supplied

Grease Monkey brings Detroit-style pizza to Braddon

Karen Hardy

Harry Garside has been doing ballet to enhance his Tokyo Olympic hopes. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pirouettes and punches for a boxing bid

The Canberra Raiders are enjoying their most consistent season since 2003. Picture: AAP

Financial bonus adds spice to Raiders top-four charge

Tokyo dreams: Rachel Tallent and Mitch Morgans are hoping to qualify together. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Talented duo find extra motivation for Tokyo dream

Canberra's Luke Letcher has been named in the Australian team for the World Rowing Championship.

ACT rowers set sights on Olympic gold medals

Nathan Lyon is set to pass Dennis Lillee on all-time Australian Test wicket list. Picture: AP

Nice Garry: Lyon on the brink of surpassing Lillee

Lucie Bertoldo

Canberra Raiders fans have fallen in love with the Viking clap. Picture: NRL Images

How a Viking trend redefined Raiders passion

Chris Dutton

Australia coach Justin Langer, centre left, consoles Steve Smith during training at Headingley on Tuesday. Picture: AP

Steve Smith to miss third Test after sitting out Leeds training

Chris Barrett

Christian Lealiifano (pic) has the edge to play No.10 at the World Cup, says coach Michael Cheika.

Lealiifano has edge for Wallabies No.10

Adrian Warren

Finding the missing millions: Many people infected with Hepatitis B and C in Australia aren't even aware they have the virus.

World Hepatitis Day - Australians are still missing out on care

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

COLOURED WORLD: Sunset at Nyhavn pier in Copenhagen's Old Town. While in Copenhagen you will also be enchanted by the Little Mermaid statue by Edvard Eriksen.

Cruise and tour Scandinavia and the Baltic

We may not have been back to the moon since 1969 but the advanced technology of today would certainly have to make for a smoother landing.

Could your mobile phone take you to the moon and back?

Jet Blast Plumbing provides Canberra with a 24 hour service, seven days a week. Tony offers a quick response and no call-out fee. Photo: Supplied.

You get a quick-response promise from Jet Blast Plumbing

Seek the skills of experienced professionals to get the best results and to get the best value for the money you spend. Photo: Shutterstock.

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Australia's largest assistive technology and disability event, the ATSA Independent Living Expo, will take place in Canberra at the National Convention Centre on Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28. The expo has become the most influential event on the disability calendar.

Australia's largest disability expo opens in Canberra next week

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Scott Morrison will get an official welcome before a meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Trade, security on Morrison's Vietnam menu

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Recycling giant SKM has gone into receivership with $100 million of debts.

Cleanaway ready for takeover of SKM

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New figures released detail the increase in the number of police strip searches in NSW.

Increase in NSW police strip searches

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A man has been found dead outside a house at Kilsyth, in Melbourne's east.

Elderly man's body found on Vic footpath

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George Pell has one last chance at an appeal to the High Court.

Pell back in prison, eyeing future appeal

Karen Sweeney
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Jodie Powell was nephew Curtis Powell's carer before the 10-year old's death from bronchopneumonia.

Qld carer jailed for abused boy's death

Nicholas McElroy
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Queensland's Deb Frecklington and Annastacia Palaszczuk are locked in a battle of integrity.

Qld politicians in a battle going nowhere

Sonia Kohlbacher
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Bernard Collaery will face court over leaking information about the bugging of East Timor's cabinet.

East Timor bugging lawyer returns to court

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the European Union is prepared for a no-deal Brexit.

France rules out compromise on Brexit deal

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the European Union is prepared for a no-deal Brexit.

France rules out compromise on Brexit deal

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was surprised Donald Trump had cancelled his visit.

Danish leader's statement nasty: Trump

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was surprised Donald Trump had cancelled his visit.

Danish leader's statement nasty: Trump

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Protesters have sprayed fire extinguishers during a demonstration at a Hong Kong subway station.

Hong Kong residents clash with police

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Protesters have sprayed fire extinguishers during a demonstration at a Hong Kong subway station.

Hong Kong residents clash with police

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HOPE: The daffodil is one of the first flowers of spring. For many affected by cancer, the daffodil represents hope for a cancer-free future.

A symbol of hope, strength

A great experience: fishing at Berkeley River Lodge.

Great ideas for your next getaway

John Rozentals

Versatile: "I wanted its name to be something you remember, says Maitland mum Jo Hardie of the Spewy. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.

'Spewy' kids lead to mum's invention

Penelope Green

A great experience: fishing at Berkeley River Lodge.

Great ideas for your next getaway

John Rozentals

Nowhere epitomises the problems as much as Venice, which attracts 30 million tourists a year to its magnificent canals and bridges.

Top tourism spots crack down as they become victim of own success

Emma Batha, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Alwyn Doolan, who spent a year walking 8500 km from Cape York to Canberra.
Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong @wakeupsitt

Instagrammers of Canberra

George Morseu, Jacob Angelatos, and Andrew Whittle of Easts Rugby Club.

Socials: Tries and ties

Jamila Toderas

Kate Parkinson and Matt Parkinson with Evie Parkinson, 7, and Asher Parkinson, 4.

Socials: Think outside the brick

Dion Georgopoulous

Scott and Robert Mudford with some of their Angora/Australian Bush Goats crossbred does at Parkdale, Dubbo. They are shearing every six-months for mohair exported to South Africa.

There's dollars in breeding-up goats

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Scott and Robert Mudford with some of their Angora/Australian Bush Goats crossbred does at Parkdale, Dubbo. They are shearing every six-months for mohair exported to South Africa.

There's dollars in breeding-up goats

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Bulls continue to flood saleyards in the north with this pen of Angus from a Trangie vendor making 261c/kg at last week's Dubbo prime sale. Photo by Rebecca Sharpe.

Export demand no bull

Bulls continue to flood saleyards in the north with this pen of Angus from a Trangie vendor making 261c/kg at last week's Dubbo prime sale. Photo by Rebecca Sharpe.

Export demand no bull

The $23,000 top price bull with auctioneer Paul Dooley, Watasanta principal Neil Watson, Queensland buyers Ashley and Doris McKay, selling agent Luke Scicluna of Davidson Cameron and Co, and buyer's agent Steven Goodhew, PJH Livestock, Roma, Qld.

Qld commercial buyers splurge to $23k at Watasanta

The $23,000 top price bull with auctioneer Paul Dooley, Watasanta principal Neil Watson, Queensland buyers Ashley and Doris McKay, selling agent Luke Scicluna of Davidson Cameron and Co, and buyer's agent Steven Goodhew, PJH Livestock, Roma, Qld.

Qld commercial buyers splurge to $23k at Watasanta