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The first members of the public board the tram in Gungahlin for a trip to the City on Thursday. Photo: Dan Jervis-Bardy

'The moment we grow up': Canberra light rail takes its first passengers

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Thousands of workers protested cuts to penalty rates in Sydney. Photo: Jessica Hromas

New research shows impact of penalty rate cut

Jenna Price

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'Disgusting': Serial sex offender exposed himself to schoolgirl

Alexandra Back

Light rail vehicles in the Mitchell depot's stabling yard. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Seselja and Gallagher clash over light rail stage two

Andrew Brown

Eight people have been arrested across three states following a six-year investigation into suspected child abuse and incest in southern NSW. Photo: NSW Police

'The only alternative to custody': incest family member bailed to motel

Angus Thompson

Not before Easter Sunday.

OPINION
I'm no Easter grinch, but put down that chocolate egg until Sunday

John Paul Moloney

George Christensen missed a substantial chunk of his parliamentary work on developing northern Australia because he was visiting the Philippines. Photo: Andrew Meares

'Member for Manila': MP puts overseas travel before key campaign slogan

David Wroe

Christopher Edwards, 34, was last seen leaving his mother's house in O'Connor.

Police search for missing Canberra man

Andrew Brown

'Putrid': Simon's not happy about window washer ban in Canberra

Borce Ristevski sentenced to nine years' jail for killing Karen

'What this means for my family': Senator Tim Storer quits

The first members of the public board the tram in Gungahlin for a trip to the City on Thursday. Photo: Dan Jervis-Bardy

'The moment we grow up': Canberra light rail takes its first passengers

Hop to it and grab some hot cross buns. These ones are from Remy's Bakery. Photo: Gaynor Shaw

The definitive guide to Canberra's hot cross buns

Starting a Tinder account has become something of a rite of passage for teens. Photo: Glenn Hunt

What happens when your teen joins Tinder?

Buster the rescue dog looks right at home in his new 'boudoir' built by owner Sean Farrell. Photo: Sean Farrell

Rescue dog with trust issues gets boudoir bedroom

Australia's oldest wombat dies at Canberra zoo, aged 32

The Great Corin Forest Easter Egg Hunt of 2018. Alexander Nagaiya 3 found chocolate eggs under a tree. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Where to find Canberra's best Easter egg hunts

Old coach may be thorn in Storms' side

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Five things not to miss at the National Folk Festival

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'The moment we grow up': Canberra light rail takes its first passengers

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Police search for missing Canberra man

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New research shows impact of penalty rate cut

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Seselja and Gallagher clash over light rail stage two

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George Christensen missed a substantial chunk of his parliamentary work on developing northern Australia because he was visiting the Philippines. Photo: Andrew Meares

'Member for Manila': MP puts overseas travel before key campaign slogan

Light rail vehicles in the Mitchell depot's stabling yard. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Seselja and Gallagher clash over light rail stage two

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten meets with workers at the Volgren bus facility in Perth on April 17, 2019. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Labor opts against last-minute tax relief for average full-time workers

Senator Tim Storer has quit politics. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

'What this means for my family': Senator Tim Storer quits

Caped conservative Captain Getup. Photo: Supplied.

Conservative lobby group makes police complaint of death threat against 'unmasked' Captain GetUp

Jacqueline Maley

Senator Jim Molan during a Senate estimates hearing at Parliament House. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Jim Molan goes rogue in NSW bid

David Wroe

Awkward encounter: GetUp's national director Paul Oosting. Photo Louie Douvis.

GetUp boss in car crash interview over Frydenberg claims

Michael Koziol

Labor Senator Kristina Keneally. Photo: AAP

Keneally among cast of senators to give evidence in Hanson-Young case

Michaela Whitbourn

Politics, prayer and patriotism on the campaign trail

John Warhurst

OPINION
A timely reminder why Easter matters

Jenna Price

Drones must be stopped from ruining the bush capital

Letters to the editor

The kids will love their own special festival space in Kidzfest. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Five things not to miss at the National Folk Festival

Karen Hardy

Hop to it and grab some hot cross buns. These ones are from Remy's Bakery. Photo: Gaynor Shaw

The definitive guide to Canberra's hot cross buns

Karen Hardy

June in a scene from Wonder Park. Photo: Paramount Pictures Australia.

Film review: Wonder Park and Missing Link

Ron Cerabona

The kids will love their own special festival space in Kidzfest. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Five things not to miss at the National Folk Festival

Actress Sacha Holer next to a wedding dress designed for The Dressmaker at the exhibition of costumes from the film at the National Film and Sound Archive. Photo: Karleen Minney.

Going behind the seams of The Dressmaker

Ron Cerabona

Fun activities for hunters and gatherers

Karen Hardy

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Josh Papalii is the leader of the pack. Photo: Elesa Kurtz

Ricky Stuart says Canberra Raiders has lost kilos not power

Canberra-born Jackson Hately will make his AFL debut for the Giants on Manuka Oval. Photo: AAP Image/Daniel Pockett

Canberra-born Jackson Hately to make GWS Giants debut on Manuka Oval

Raiders lock Ryan Sutton says they flick a switch to ensure they remain patient. Photo: NRL Imagery/Keegan Carroll

Raiders flick switch for patient attack

Brumbies flanker David Pocock still isn't fit for the Brumbies. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Injury rules Brumbies star David Pocock out of Stormers clash

Jo Allison competing for the Canberra Cockatoos. The orienteering team is celebrating 25 years of success in the National Orienteering League. Photo: Supplied

Cockatoos celebrate 25 years of success

Jasper Lindell

Jacob Hopper has re-signed with the Giants for two more years. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

Jacob not Hoppering off Giants ship and helps Ward off void

David Polkinghorne

Brumbies winger Toni Pulu thought his Super Rugby season was over after just 10 minutes. Photo: Rugby AU Media/Stuart Walmsley

Pulu thought his Super Rugby season was over

David Polkinghorne

Raiders forward Josh Papalii is wary of Broncos buck Payne Haas. Photo: AAP Image/Rohan Thomson

Beware of Bronco buck

David Polkinghorne

Give your future a head start with the GRIFFIN Accelerator program

There's a new way to travel between Canberra and Sydney

HERO: Mark Donaldson VC's courage under fire saved lives in Afghanistan. On ANZAC Day, he will be honoured by the Australian War Memorial when he delivers a first hand account of his bravery.

"We don't leave anyone behind": Donaldson's courage under fire embodies the ANZAC spirit

There are so many benefits to seeking treatment for hepatitis C. Leading expert Dr Tuck Meng Soo explains what is involved.

The many benefits of seeking treatment

Marvel at the lost city of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres above sea level.

Ready for a cool change?

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What is a gigabyte? Many people don't know what data usage is required for even the most common activities like streaming videos.

Seven fun ways with 10GB

Emma Brown

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

A toddler has been saved after being dragged out of his campervan by a dingo on Fraser Island.

Dad snatches toddler son from dingo's jaws

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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten weathered a storm of attack on climate and tax policies.

Shorten weathers climate, tax policy storm

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Vanessa Lee Jenkins has been sentenced to nine years in jail for killing boyfriend Paul Bakes.

Qld killer stabbed boyfriend during a hug

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Labor leader Bill Shorten hands out food at a community barbecue on Bathurst Island near Darwin.

Morrison and Shorten down tools for Easter

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About 650 tonnes of seafood are expected to be sold at Sydney Fish Market on Good Friday.

Seafood frenzy ahead of Easter weekend

Dominica Sanda
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Danielle Miller was murdered at her house in Greenslopes in October 2015.

Qld murderer said he will appeal sentence

Nicholas McElroy
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Entertainers such as Gang of Youths have been critical of the controversial ticket reseller Viagogo.

Ticket reseller Viagogo misled Aust buyers

Luke Costin

Police are searching for two gunmen who opened fire at a man walking into his western Sydney home.

Search for masked gunmen after Syd attack

Donald Trump cursed when he was told Special Counsel Robert Mueller would oversee the Russia probe.

Trump thought Mueller would end presidency

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Donald Trump cursed when he was told Special Counsel Robert Mueller would oversee the Russia probe.

Trump thought Mueller would end presidency

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Former Trump aide George Papadopoulos's meeting with Alexander Downer sparked the Mueller probe.

Mueller points to Aust role in Trump probe

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Former Trump aide George Papadopoulos's meeting with Alexander Downer sparked the Mueller probe.

Mueller points to Aust role in Trump probe

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The fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral remains fragile and extremely dangerous, firefighters say.

Short-circuit suspected in Notre Dame fire

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The fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral remains fragile and extremely dangerous, firefighters say.

Short-circuit suspected in Notre Dame fire

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Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

Starting a Tinder account has become something of a rite of passage for teens. Photo: Glenn Hunt

What happens when your teen joins Tinder?

Kerri Sackville

GETTING HELP: Even if you think it is a simple financial decision, you should source professional advice to ensure there are no hidden repurcussions.

Seek advice before making big financial decisions

Noel Whittaker

Bruce Mills at his property at Coolabah and an aerial of a goat muster north of Broken Hill. Digitally enhanced image using photos by Rachael Webb and Stock and Station Aviation.

Setting goals for goat growth

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Bruce Mills at his property at Coolabah and an aerial of a goat muster north of Broken Hill. Digitally enhanced image using photos by Rachael Webb and Stock and Station Aviation.

Setting goals for goat growth

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Sandy and Julie Cameron, of Meredith Dairy, Meredith, Victoria, were the happy winners of the 2019 President's Medal.

Meredith Dairy and NH Foods take top nosh awards At Sydney Royal

Sandy and Julie Cameron, of Meredith Dairy, Meredith, Victoria, were the happy winners of the 2019 President's Medal.

Meredith Dairy and NH Foods take top nosh awards At Sydney Royal

Moongool Fanmail 8, best Charolais exhibit, senior, grand champion female, with the Price family, Yuleba, Qld.

Charolais ring enchanted with Queensland Fanmail

Moongool Fanmail 8, best Charolais exhibit, senior, grand champion female, with the Price family, Yuleba, Qld.

Charolais ring enchanted with Queensland Fanmail

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

Photo by @tommy_holt12. A rock stack at Mount Rogers Reserve, Canberra.

Take 5: Instagrammers of Canberra

Ikenna Enyi, Cathrine Mupangure, Maluil Deng and Nicholas Jachno.

Socials: Ausdance Escalate IV

Nana Owusu-Ansah and Nana Ama Agyeman-Badu from Sydney.

Take 5: Traditional Africa in Canberra

Elesa Kurtz