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ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT records 25 new COVID cases

Harley Dennett

A construction site at 7 London Circuit was listed as a close contact exposure site on Sunday after nine new cases were linked. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDNine new cases linked to Civic construction site

Sarah Basford Canales

Hairdresser Emma Port demonstrating how her clients can use the take-home colour kits. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT hairdresser seeks to save clients from lockdown regrowth

Miriam Webber

Cabins at the O'Connor quarantine facility. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Quarantine capacity expanded with cabins to house COVID-19 cases

Jasper Lindell

Lake Ginninderra College students Jarrah Anderson, Joseph Hogbin-Bourne, Roberta Vagnarelli and Laura Cox said a trip to Lady Musgrave Island was a highlight. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

College C courses could be axed following VET review

Sarah Lansdown

The future of the National Health Co-op at ANU is uncertain after it entered voluntary admnistration in June. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Kick in the teeth': Health jobs, COVID jabs in jeopardy as deadline looms

Toby Vue

A woman and man have been charged after an attack on a group picnicking in a Melbourne park.

Two charged over Victoria picnic attack

Melissa Meehan

A new report proposals how government can support farmers deploying low-emissions technologies and practices in agriculture. Picture: Shutterstock

Cut farming emissions now: Grattan Institute

Harley Dennett

Nationals MP Darren Chester to 'take a break' after 'months of frustration'

Failing to act on life-saving vehicle braking technology 'borders on criminal negligence'

Scramble to support aged care outbreak as NSW cases start to fill ACT wards

'Extremely concerning' hospital virus cases put health system at risk

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT records 25 new COVID cases

The Searle family - Lach, Lauretta, Tommy (9) and Lotti (8) - have been taking daily photos and posting them on social media while in lockdown. Pictures: Supplied

A picture a day keeps the lockdown boredom at bay

Owner of Dapper and Boss Ali Hagi. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Shuttered now and scissors stilled, but Ali's confident business will return

Paralympians Vanessa Low and Scott Reardon want to help more amputees get into athletics, as only three of Australia's track and field team in Tokyo ran on blades this year. Picture: supplied

SUBSCRIBER'You have to find $25,000 for a leg'

Alec Baldwin and Sean Connery in a scene from the film The Hunt For Red October. Picture: Getty Images

A deep dive into submarine movies

A cancer diagnosis taught Briony Benjamin how best to deal with life's challenges. Picture: Supplied

How to rise to the challenge when things go pear-shaped

Petrol stations run dry as UK hoards

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Manila hit by 5.7 magnitude earthquake

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Volcanic ash halts flights on Spanish isle

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Triple zero call played to NT murder trial

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Classic Falcon sells for record $1.3m

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Third of gun injuries in NSW self-harm

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Hairdresser Emma Port demonstrating how her clients can use the take-home colour kits. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT hairdresser seeks to save clients from lockdown regrowth

Miriam Webber

A construction site at 7 London Circuit was listed as a close contact exposure site on Sunday after nine new cases were linked. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDNine new cases linked to Civic construction site

Sarah Basford Canales

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT records 25 new COVID cases

Harley Dennett

Hairdresser Emma Port demonstrating how her clients can use the take-home colour kits. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT hairdresser seeks to save clients from lockdown regrowth

Gather your friends for a picnic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy single people are the answer to all your picnic problems

Karen Hardy

Staff setting up the pop-up clinic at the Watson oval on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scramble to support aged care outbreak as NSW cases start to fill ACT wards

Peter Brewer

Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann is facing four charges of murder in the Northern Territory Supreme Court.

Triple zero call played to NT murder trial

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The Yellow Glo Ford GTHO Phase III Falcon sold at auction for $1.3 million.

Classic Falcon sells for record $1.3m

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Victoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

WATCHVictoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

Some 2400 firearm-related injuries were recorded in New South Wales between 2002 and 2016.

Third of gun injuries in NSW self-harm

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is expected to unveil a roadmap out of lockdown in coming days.

NSW roadmap not far away: Premier

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Unlike the US and the UK, Australia is yet to commit to a target of net zero emissions by 2050.

Ex-Aus diplomats call for climate action

Tiffanie Turnbull
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Golfers are set to return to the fairway this week after Victoria hits 80 pct single dose coverage.

A modest easing of restrictions for Vic

Melissa Meehan
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Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith says no new infections have been reported at Canberra Hospital

No new infections at major ACT hospital

Colin Brinsden
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Olympic air pistol shooter and Labor hopeful for the seat of Hunter Daniel Repacholi. Picture: David Stewart

EXCLUSIVE'I am not a misogynistic prick,' pleads Labor nominee for Hunter

ACT energy minister Shane Rattenbury says the ACT will oppose any new measures to prop up coal-fired power stations. Picture: Matt Loxton

ACT to oppose 'Coalkeeper' scheme

This week's lockdown protests in Melbourne have politicians on edge. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISProtests, politics and the trouble with George

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

PM unable to get call with French leader

Scott Morrison (L) says Australia is doing enough to reduce emissions.

PM defends Australian climate track record

Georgie Moore

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Watchdog refuses public release of Morrison's robodebt advice

Sarah Basford Canales

Christian Porter arriving at question time. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERDoes the PM think Christian Porter's resignation will be enough?

Karen Barlow

Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce says Christian Porter's resignation is right, but not the end of his career.

Give Porter another chance: Barnaby Joyce

Georgie Moore

Will Scott Morrison get another election miracle? Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONBobble-headed advice for the muddle-headed

Ian Warden

Why creativity is key to economic growth

OPINIONWhy creativity is key to economic growth

Michael Dockery

Kabul 'collateral damage' was America's signature move

Kabul 'collateral damage' was America's signature move

Letters to the editor

Connor Manns, who is a suspect in a June shooting. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERSuspect identified after man allegedly shot through door

A teen will face court for alleged break-ins. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERTeen to face court for allegedly stealing from 15 unlocked cars

Mario Amato outside court on a previous occasion. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERTears flow as man acquitted of alleged nursing home killing

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Moaning Lisa members Hayden Fritzlaff, Charlie Versegi, Hayley Manwaring and Ellen Chan. Picture: Supplied

Moaning Lisa brings the gig to the living room

Amy Martin

Dean Qiulin Li: Richie, 2019 (detail). Picture: Supplied

REVIEWInside the four walls of the 'Loo

Brian Rope

Alec Baldwin and Sean Connery in a scene from the film The Hunt For Red October. Picture: Getty Images

A deep dive into submarine movies

Ron Cerabona

Moaning Lisa members Hayden Fritzlaff, Charlie Versegi, Hayley Manwaring and Ellen Chan. Picture: Supplied

Moaning Lisa brings the gig to the living room

'Dark academia' is 2021's hottest trend. Picture: Shutterstock

Dressing at an intellectual level

Serena Dyer

The National Film and Sound Archive's Arc Cinema. Picture: NFSA

Looking ahead: a callout to artists

Ron Cerabona

ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Karleen Minney

Work in ACT under way to consider rapid COVID-19 test use

ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Karleen Minney

Work in ACT under way to consider rapid COVID-19 test use

A construction site at 7 London Circuit was listed as a close contact exposure site on Sunday after nine new cases were linked. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDNine new cases linked to Civic construction site

A construction site at 7 London Circuit was listed as a close contact exposure site on Sunday after nine new cases were linked. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDNine new cases linked to Civic construction site

Ballarat butcher John Harbour basking in his team's success. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

DIGESTHope on the breeze for lockdown states as premiers gear up for freedom plans

Ballarat butcher John Harbour basking in his team's success. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

DIGESTHope on the breeze for lockdown states as premiers gear up for freedom plans

Christian Petracca was voted best on ground in Melbourne's grand final thumping of the Bulldogs.

Demons blitz Bulldogs in AFL grand final

Alexander Volkanovski is still the champion of the world. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERVolkanovski goes where few have gone before

It's been a rollercoaster ride on the way to an AFL premiership for Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin.

Goodwin's journey to AFL premiership coach

Nick Kyrgios is weighing up his long-term future. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'That's just not me': Kyrgios to return home, contemplate future

Former skipper Michael Vaughan has urged England players to commit to the Ashes tour of Australia.

Time to commit to Ashes tour: Vaughan

Rob Forsaith

Rising NRL star Reece Walsh has apologised after being arrested on the Gold Coast.

Drugs charge pending for NRL star Walsh

Murray Wenzel

Melbourne are celebrating after ending a 57-year curse by winning the AFL grand final.

Demons' 57-year curse lifted in 16 minutes

Steve Larkin

Paralympians Vanessa Low and Scott Reardon want to help more amputees get into athletics, as only three of Australia's track and field team in Tokyo ran on blades this year. Picture: supplied

SUBSCRIBER'You have to find $25,000 for a leg'

Isobel Cootes

Two thirds of UK petrol stations have run out of fuel as the country hoards fuel amid shortages.

Petrol stations run dry as UK hoards

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Two thirds of UK petrol stations have run out of fuel as the country hoards fuel amid shortages.

Petrol stations run dry as UK hoards

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An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale has hit the Philippines near the capital Manila.

Manila hit by 5.7 magnitude earthquake

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An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale has hit the Philippines near the capital Manila.

Manila hit by 5.7 magnitude earthquake

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Flights to and from the Spanish island still cancelled as the volcano spews dangerous volcanic ash.

Volcanic ash halts flights on Spanish isle

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Flights to and from the Spanish island still cancelled as the volcano spews dangerous volcanic ash.

Volcanic ash halts flights on Spanish isle

1hr ago

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Future living: New residential development Ives incorporates retail space as part of the strategy to provide village shopping convenience to Bruce.

Could Bruce be your perfect new suburb?

A well-designed and functional website is an important element in the success of a small business. Picture: Shutterstock

How much does a professional website cost?

FINAL GIFT: Brian Jenkins, pictured in his orchard in 2002, is one of the thousands of generous Australians who have left a gift to a charity in their Wills. His bequest to The Alfred Hospital allowed his family to create a life-changing cancer research fellowship in his name. Picture: Supplied

Australian legends: How to make a difference by including a charity in your Will

Changing lives: The Australian-made AirPhysio device helps clear airways and strengthen lungs. Picture: Supplied

Fast-growing regional business helping people breathe again

NUTRIENTS: Kelp is a low-maintenance high achiever. Picture: Shutterstock

Sea vegetable's superpowers unearthed

Amy Cooper

The Searle family - Lach, Lauretta, Tommy (9) and Lotti (8) - have been taking daily photos and posting them on social media while in lockdown. Pictures: Supplied

A picture a day keeps the lockdown boredom at bay

Amy Martin

Worth the wait: Rhododendrons are slow growing. Picture: Shutterstock

The showy shrubs suited to Canberra

Jackie French

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Emus at Toorale National Park. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERSeeing the mighty Darling River for the first time through a photographer's lens

Dion Georgopoulos

Zara, 9, Lana, and India, 10, Silver, with Ash, Ethan, 9, and Danika, 13, Hartge from Kambah.

Social photos: Picnics in the park

Pic by reader @billythomson97

Instagrammers of Canberra

A susceptible wheat variety showing severe symptoms to root lesion nematodes in a heavily infester nematode paddock. Big yield losses occur in susceptible varieties.

Wheat attacking nematodes on the backfoot

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A susceptible wheat variety showing severe symptoms to root lesion nematodes in a heavily infester nematode paddock. Big yield losses occur in susceptible varieties.

Wheat attacking nematodes on the backfoot

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Mount Isa man Lukas Orda was one of the 41 people missing presumed drowned on the Gulf Livestock 1 last year.

Still no answers to Gulf Livestock ship disappearance

Mount Isa man Lukas Orda was one of the 41 people missing presumed drowned on the Gulf Livestock 1 last year.

Still no answers to Gulf Livestock ship disappearance

The snake took refuge among some tools.

Six-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site

The snake took refuge among some tools.

Six-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site