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A crime scene has been established at the Murrumbateman property. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERWoman charged with murder after man shot dead in Murrumbateman

Alex Crowe
Peter Brewer
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A posse of police officers have been enlisted for a day of Covid compliance, ACT Policing said. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Police check every person in quarantine in the ACT

Lanie Tindale

Dr Kerry Chant said issues around containing a West Hoxton cluster weren't appreciated at the time.

NSW's handling of pandemic under spotlight

Greta Stonehouse

Mason Craig, left, before the incident, and, right, being Tasered in a still image from police bodycam footage.

SUBSCRIBERPolice actions in unlawful arrest 'disturbing': magistrate

Blake Foden

Former NZ cricketer Chris Cairns is reportedly on life support in a Canberra hospital.

Ex-NZ cricket star Cairns on life support at a Canberra hospital

Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A shared responsibility': Government unmoved on net zero despite IPCC warnings

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.Picture: Keegan Carroll

Regional communities won't carry climate action 'burden': Morrison

Finn McHugh
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Extinction Rebelion member sets fire to pram outside Parliament House. Picture: Supplied

Search and rescue squad called in to remove protesters from Parliament House

Finn McHugh
Toby Vue
Alex Crowe

'No words can begin to describe': Baby dies after magpie mishap in Qld park

South Coast off-duty police officer charged with drink driving

Make sure you count in today's census

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A crime scene has been established at the Murrumbateman property. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERWoman charged with murder after man shot dead in Murrumbateman

Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh will join the Bulldogs on loan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERRaiders stars go on loan to the Bulldogs

Super Bao's southern fried chicken bao-ger and three-bao combo. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWThis little reviewer went to market

People board a ferry prior to an evacuation as a wildfire approaches the seaside village of Limni, on the island of Evia, Greece, on Friday. Picture: Getty Images

IPCC: Dire climate consequences without urgent emissions cuts

Kmart Belconnen stopped its 24-hour trading at the weekend.

OPINIONA farewell to the 24-hour-Kmart run

The sky over Evia is on fire. Photo: Getty

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Western Australia's government has unveiled a plan to address hospital staff shortages.

WA offers cash to overseas doctors, nurses

CENSUS 2021: A letter with a unique code and password has been sent to each household in Australia. Picture: ABS supplied

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the Census

A Brisbane mother has fallen trying to protect her baby from a magpie, fatally injuring the child.

'No words can begin to describe': Baby dies after magpie mishap in Qld park

Dr Kerry Chant said issues around containing a West Hoxton cluster weren't appreciated at the time.

NSW's handling of pandemic under spotlight

Nicola McDermott (AUS) in the women's high jump final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium. Photo: Kirby Lee/USA TODAY

How to train like an Olympian in lockdown

Ellen Dunger

A masseur who raped a female client has been jailed for at least three years and six months.

Masseur jailed for raping female client

Gus McCubbing

Russell Crowe is filming his next major film Poker Face this week, which is expected to also star Liam Hemsworth. Pictures: Sylvia Liber & Supplied

When Russell Crowe brings a Hemsworth and a film crew to town

Desiree Savage

The health minister wouldn't say whether Australia would reach a 70pc vaccination rate by November.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Greta Stonehouse

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.Picture: Keegan Carroll

Regional communities won't carry climate action 'burden': Morrison

The government has sent debt notices linked to JobKeeper wage subsidies to over 11,000 people.

Govt chases $32m in JobKeeper debts from people, but not companies

People board a ferry prior to an evacuation as a wildfire approaches the seaside village of Limni, on the island of Evia, Greece, on Friday. Picture: Getty Images

IPCC: Dire climate consequences without urgent emissions cuts

A virtual town hall event will debate whether voting should start at an earlier age in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERSupport to allow youths to enrol to vote in the ACT

Report author Jeannette Taylor. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERPublic servants staying silent on cronyism and nepotism, report shows

Doug Dingwall

The census on August 10 will cover 10 million households and 25 million people.

One-third of census done, eyes on hackers

Marion Rae

Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A shared responsibility': Government unmoved on net zero despite IPCC warnings

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Musicians are among the eligible recipients of extra funding for the COVID-struck arts sector.

Arts sector to receive $35m in new support

Matt Coughlan

The percentage of Australia's population that could truly be considered Christian now sits at about 30 per cent. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONCensus question must change to stop spiritual pork-barrelling

Brian Morris

City speed limit argument lacks the supporting evidence

City speed limit argument lacks the supporting evidence

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Too often the very wealthy pay little or no tax because their smart accountants find deductions for all or nearly all of their income. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe new tax that could win Labor the election

Crispin Hull

Jayden Stephen Kirkman remains on bail after his sentencing on Monday was adjourned. Picture: Toby Vue

SUBSCRIBERMan performs shoey, strips after landing barrage of punches to victim

Richard "Dick" Cater's killer is appealing his 15-year jail sentence given in December. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER'Raving and violent marauder' appeals jail term for murder

Five fire crew were called to Canberra's prison during the disturbance. Picture: Supplied

Detainees charged over Canberra prison disturbance

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Left: Detail from Ashscapes 01-04. Right: Ian Skinner - self portrait. Pictures: Supplied

Canberra photographer takes out $10,000 prize

Brian Rope

National Portrait Gallery Art Handlers' Award winner "I'm just a suburban fashionista". Picture: Kristina Krakov

Suburban fashionista takes out Portrait Gallery's Art Handlers' Award

Amy Martin

Handmade Market managing director Julie Nichols talks about the event's return this weekend. Picture: Karleen Minney

Handmade Market to make its post-Covid return this weekend

Amy Martin

Left: Detail from Ashscapes 01-04. Right: Ian Skinner - self portrait. Pictures: Supplied

Canberra photographer takes out $10,000 prize

Beirut Bunker Bar co-owner Soumi Tannous recognises the need to diversify. Picture: Supplied

Beirut Bunker Bar calls last drinks ... for now

Karen Hardy

Rich opulent white wines are very comforting at this time of the year. Picture: Shutterstock

Winter white wines that warm you up

Linda Lambrechts

"It would be the first time in history that in the middle of a war, a parliamentary committee called an inquiry to ask us how did you make your decisions," NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard told an inquiry.

DIGESTIt's all a matter of timing

"It would be the first time in history that in the middle of a war, a parliamentary committee called an inquiry to ask us how did you make your decisions," NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard told an inquiry.

DIGESTIt's all a matter of timing

A posse of police officers have been enlisted for a day of Covid compliance, ACT Policing said. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Police check every person in quarantine in the ACT

A posse of police officers have been enlisted for a day of Covid compliance, ACT Policing said. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Police check every person in quarantine in the ACT

Chief Minister Andrew Barr at 2021 State of the Territory address. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Barr hopes ACT vaccination levels get 'into the 90s' this year

Chief Minister Andrew Barr at 2021 State of the Territory address. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Barr hopes ACT vaccination levels get 'into the 90s' this year

Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh will join the Bulldogs on loan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERRaiders stars go on loan to the Bulldogs

The Cavalry will start their ABL season with a home series against reigning champions Melbourne Aces. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERCavalry confident ABL season will go ahead as planned

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SUBSCRIBERSergi issues concerns notice on News Corp

Elijah Anderson fulfilled a dream after making his NRL debut against Saints. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERHow a fractured kneecap almost derailed a young Raider's dream

GWS star Toby Greene has been given a one-match ban for striking after an AFL tribunal hearing.

GWS consider appealing Greene tribunal ban

Shayne Hope

Brad Schneider has re-signed with the Raiders for two years. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERSchneider sees opportunity in lime green

David Polkinghorne

Former NZ cricketer Chris Cairns is reportedly on life support in a Canberra hospital.

Ex-NZ cricket star Cairns on life support at a Canberra hospital

Peter Hewat could fill the void left by Dan McKellar. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERThe contenders: Who will fill the void at Brumbies HQ?

Caden Helmers

Swimmer Emily Seebohm has been using the time to soak up the sun.

What are our Olympians doing in Howard Springs? Enjoying the weather

Swimmer Emily Seebohm has been using the time to soak up the sun.

What are our Olympians doing in Howard Springs? Enjoying the weather

You OK, mate: Skateboarder Kieran Woolley checks on the cameraman after crashing into him during competition in Tokyo. Picture: Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Suffering from Olympics-sized withdrawals after Australia's golden Games

You OK, mate: Skateboarder Kieran Woolley checks on the cameraman after crashing into him during competition in Tokyo. Picture: Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Suffering from Olympics-sized withdrawals after Australia's golden Games

Working hard: Jessica Hull racing in the women's 1500 metres final on Friday night. Picture: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images

Jessica's springboard for Paris and beyond

Working hard: Jessica Hull racing in the women's 1500 metres final on Friday night. Picture: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images

Jessica's springboard for Paris and beyond

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation after being accused of harassing women.

New York Governor Cuomo resigns

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation after being accused of harassing women.

New York Governor Cuomo resigns

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Israel has reported its highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since February.

Virus cases spike in South Korea, Israel

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Israel has reported its highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since February.

Virus cases spike in South Korea, Israel

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A German union is demanding a coronavirus bonus and pay rises of 3.2 per cent for train workers.

German train drivers strike on virus bonus

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A German union is demanding a coronavirus bonus and pay rises of 3.2 per cent for train workers.

German train drivers strike on virus bonus

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Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Libby Sharpe at Ray White has been in real estate sales for 20 years in Tenterfield

'I have never seen a market like it': Property boom as city folk flock to regions

Libby Sharpe at Ray White has been in real estate sales for 20 years in Tenterfield

'I have never seen a market like it': Property boom as city folk flock to regions

Can technology fill the gaps in regional and rural healthcare?

Can technology fill the gaps in regional and rural healthcare?

Can technology fill the gaps in regional and rural healthcare?

Can technology fill the gaps in regional and rural healthcare?

TIGHT MARKET: The cost of renting houses and units in Orange has risen significantly in the past year. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Unit rent values soar by 16 per cent, houses up 13 per cent in this regional city

TIGHT MARKET: The cost of renting houses and units in Orange has risen significantly in the past year. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Unit rent values soar by 16 per cent, houses up 13 per cent in this regional city

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Winter wonderland: Lighting can turn a garden into an awe-inspiring spectacle. Picture: Supplied

Shine on: The complete guide to planning your outdoor lighting

LIFE BALANCE: Research shows that balance exercises improve memory and spatial cognition in healthy adults. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONFinding your balance could help you live longer

Amy Cooper

Kmart Belconnen stopped its 24-hour trading at the weekend.

OPINIONA farewell to the 24-hour-Kmart run

Amy Martin

Daffodils do grow from seed but need a little help. Picture: Shutterstock

Hello yellow: daffodils back from the dead

Jackie French

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Daemon Lewis of Bonython, Miki and Jayde Filipovic of Calwell, Rachael Petersen of Wanniassa, Jaz Lewis of Kambah and Lana Campbell of Bonython.

Bushrangers fans flock to Greenway

Elesa Kurtz
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Pasquale Attanasio and Angela Pompigna of Ngunnawal.

To market, to market

Keegan Carroll

Erin Swan and Felicity Grech, of Gowrie.

Socials: Christmas in July

Keegan Carroll

Irrigators Peter and Jane Harris have lost their appeal in the Supreme Court after being found to have illegally taken water from the Darling River. Photo: File

Irrigators lose Supreme Court appeal

Irrigators Peter and Jane Harris have lost their appeal in the Supreme Court after being found to have illegally taken water from the Darling River. Photo: File

Irrigators lose Supreme Court appeal

Selling action during the 2020 Te Mania Angus northern bull spring sale at Walgett. Photo: Lisa Druce

Te Mania Angus top at $52,000 at Walgett

Selling action during the 2020 Te Mania Angus northern bull spring sale at Walgett. Photo: Lisa Druce

Te Mania Angus top at $52,000 at Walgett

Local wheat growers are on a winner compared to those in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere who are grappling with unseasonal weather and lower production estimates.

Australia is the "sweetheart" of the wheat world

Local wheat growers are on a winner compared to those in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere who are grappling with unseasonal weather and lower production estimates.

Australia is the "sweetheart" of the wheat world