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Missing six-year-old boy's father desperate for answers
Cliff Mapham dropped his son Phoenix off at school nearly a week ago and hasn't seen him since. Police believe the Canberra boy's mother took him.
- by Blake Foden
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Man denies killing Colin Winchester on behalf of organised crime group
The man denied he had been part of the Bungendore 11 or aware of the group's alleged belief that it had been double-crossed by Winchester.
- by Michael Inman & Alexandra Back
'Not a world leader': Huawei boss slams Australia's NBN
In the aftermath of the decision to ban Huawei, John Lord says the decision will have huge ramifications for Australia.
- by Jennifer Duke & Kirsty Needham
First person
Money & relationships
'I paid half in everything. I still get called a gold digger'
I've never done anything to prompt this judgment; my crime was merely that I was poorer than my partner.
- by Jess Gately
Peru declares health disaster as 2.3m Venezuelans flee
The South American nation announced a 60-day health emergency citing 'imminent danger' to its citizens.
- by Mitra Taj
Bullying, intimidation claims rock a divided government
Fairfax Media has spoken to several MPs who are also angry at the brutal politics displayed during the Liberal leadership spill.
- by David Crowe
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Sexual assault
'This is a nightmare for me, my career is disintegrating'
A historic sexual assault charge against actor John Jarratt has cast a shadow over his future in the Wolf Creek franchise.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Opinion & Perspectives
Issue has proved too big for run of Australian leaders
From Howard to Turnbull, each played opportunistic politics with an issue upon which most Australians are united.
John Hewson
China and human rights: Is Australia 'making a difference'?
It couldn’t be clearer that China’s and Australia’s human rights realities are increasingly intertwined.
Sophie Richardson
A man of faith is again leading the country, but what will that mean?
Conservative faith communities reckon they are under siege, yet now one of their own again holds the highest political office.
John Warhurst
Politics
'Not sceptical about climate science': minister hits back in new price pledge
Government will outline a new “price-busting” pledge to drive down the cost of power, warning against subsidies that force consumers to pay for renewable energy.
- by David Crowe
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Paris Agreement
Pacific nations push Australia to pledge support for Paris climate accord
- by Fergus Hunter
Diminished Pacific role threatens regional stability, critics warn Scott Morrison
- by Latika Bourke & Fergus Hunter
World
Property byallhomes
Geocon opens registrations of interest for new development
Registrations of interest have opened for the latest Geocon development, Tryst.
- by Lucy Bladen
'The cost has probably halved': The 'it' window treatment rising in popularity
So what is behind their rise in popularity?
- by Colleen Hawkes
Business
A Camry to town with 'fraudsters': What scam victim Tim did next
Country locksmith Tim Batchelor told public examinations that he had to "change his jocks" after feeling pressured by alleged fraudsters.
- by Sarah Danckert
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Aviation
Former Australia Post boss, Westpac banker in Virgin chief line-up
- by Kylar Loussikian
Analysis
Aviation
Virgin board clears the decks for John Borghetti's successor
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
Bachelorette takes on one of the 'mean girls' - and gets eliminated
Nice girls seem to finish last in Wednesday night's episode of The Bachelor.
- by Genevieve Rota
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Sexual assault
'My career is disintegrating': John Jarratt seeks earlier court date
A historic sexual assault charge against the actor has made headlines in Hollywood.
- by Lucy Cormack
Lifestyle
Smarter living
10 exercises to sculpt and tone every muscle in your body
Get every muscle moving with these easy moves that will bring maximum results.
- by Michael Jarosky
How to tell your child you’re getting divorced
It's never going to be an easy conversation. Try these expert tips to help you break the news to your kids.
- by Rachael Sharman
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Cars bydrive
Sport
Canberra A-League bid: Debunking the player depth myth for expansion
They say the talent doesn't exist for Canberra to sustain an A-League team but here's the evidence to suggest otherwise.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
Canberra Raiders shift to Wagga could come at a cost for stadium deal
The Canberra Raiders' decision to play one of their NRL home games in Wagga Wagga could cost $150,000.
- by David Polkinghorne
