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Building certifier Livi Krevatin on a site in Aranda. He says certifiers are in dire stress over spiraling insurance costs and new liabilities imposed by the government. Picture: Karleen Minney

Insurance crisis to hit cost of building a home

Kirsten Lawson

Environment Minister Sussan Ley said she backed public servants giving frank and fearless advice. Picture: Karleen Minney

Ley backs public servants over Adani request

Sally Whyte
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Powerlines and electrical equipment was stolen from Narrabundah over the weekend. Pictures: ACT Policing

Thieves steal live powerlines from Narrabundah

Andrew Brown
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The youth arm of the Canberra Liberals hasn't held a proper meeting in the past six months.

ACT Young Liberals face a constitutional crisis

Katie Burgess
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Jen Harkness was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 48. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Report reveals leading causes of deaths in the ACT

Daniella White

ANU astrophysicist Brad Tucker, pictured at Mount Stromlo Observatory, said Australia's first space agency was "never going to be NASA". Picture: Jamila Toderas

Australian Space Agency 'brilliant' but money-starved

Max Koslowski

Australian entrepreneur and philanthroptist, Dick Smith. Picture: James Brickwood.

'That's wrong - I'm wealthy': Take back my $500,000 tax refund, says Dick Smith

Michael Koziol

Canberra's light rail stage two artists impressions.

Endangered sun moth in light rail's path

Daniella White

Support worker sexually abused intellectually disabled boy in her care

Roundup herbicide creates dilemma, amid cancer cases

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Cooma aged-care employee charged with assaulting elderly resident

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Fears 'drip fed' Snowy 2.0 plans hide full environmental impact

Building certifier Livi Krevatin on a site in Aranda. He says certifiers are in dire stress over spiraling insurance costs and new liabilities imposed by the government. Picture: Karleen Minney

Insurance crisis to hit cost of building a home

The lunar eclipse seen on Canberra on Wednesday morning. Picture: Sally Jeffery

'Perfect timing': Canberrans treated to lunar eclipse

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Philip Kouvelis with trainer, Oliver Wiederkehr of "Gym To You". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberrans weigh up the cost of private health insurance

Chefs Vanessa Scanes and Alex Piris are raising awareness of mental health.

What's on your plate? How the hospitality industry is tackling mental health

Big cats, bigger mysteries and high hopes

Big cats, bigger mysteries and high hopes

The Saturn V rocket carrying the Apollo 11 crew blasts off from Cape Canaveral on July 16, 1969.

Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years on

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Traditional aged care is 'sad and morbid'

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Aldrin recalls 'magnificent desolation'

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Palmer no-show for Qld Nickel trial

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Vic woman may soon walk over fatal bashing

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Peru's ex-president Toledo arrested in US

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Thieves steal live powerlines from Narrabundah

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Environment Minister Sussan Ley said she backed public servants giving frank and fearless advice. Picture: Karleen Minney

Ley backs public servants over Adani request

1hr ago

The youth arm of the Canberra Liberals hasn't held a proper meeting in the past six months.

ACT Young Liberals face a constitutional crisis

1hr ago

Australian entrepreneur and philanthroptist, Dick Smith. Picture: James Brickwood.

'That's wrong - I'm wealthy': Take back my $500,000 tax refund, says Dick Smith

Advances in technology mean it's unclear what data can legally be obtained under the metadata legislation. Picture: Shutterstock

Ombudsman flag gaps in controversial metadata laws

AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin and frontbencher Peter Dutton. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Outgoing AFP boss backs media raids as replacement speculation swirls

Natassia Chrysanthos and Tom Rabe

Adani wanted names of CSIRO scientists

Adani wanted names of public servants who reviewed plan

Tracey Ferrier

Grattan Institute analysts warn private health insurance sector could be at risk of a death spiral.

Health insurance sector faces a death spiral if trend continues, analysts warn

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer

Internet service providers have been voluntarily blocking websites that hosted videos of the Christchurch massacre without legal backing.

eSafety commissioner granted temporary powers to crack down on violent sites

Katie Burgess

A text message sent during the ALP's "Mediscare" campaign. Picture: Supplied

OPINION
The slippery slope of officially sanctioned lying

Mike Steketee

Energy is a security issue too

OPINION
Energy is a security issue too

Nicholas Stuart

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Natalie Zelinsky

Managing director of King O'Malley's Peter Barclay with patron Jordan Tracey ahead of Beard and Beer Day. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Spencer Fowler Steen

DESIGN Canberra's 2019 designer-in-residence Phoebe Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Striving for balance in our own utopia

Karen Hardy

Former chef Michael Robinson is behind Hungerford Meat Co in Branxton.

'Why we are going back to old school butchering'

Lucy Kinbacher

Managing director of King O'Malley's Peter Barclay with patron Jordan Tracey ahead of Beard and Beer Day. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Oreo ice cream bao. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

REVIEW
Small bites that delight at Super Bao

Karen Hardy

Asad Raza's, Absorption, 2019 at the Carriageworks in Sydney. Picture: Pedro Greig

The art of cultivating soil

Susan Parsons

Raiders pay tribute to '89 champions

Raiders pay tribute to '89 champions

Canberra halfback Aidan Sezer is looking to back up his finest outing for the club. Picture: NRL Photos

Sezer sets his sights on the NRL summit

ACT Brumbies captain Christian Lealiifano in South Africa with the Wallabies. Picture: RugbyAU Media

Larkham backs 'mentally stronger' Lealiifano for Wallabies

Gone: Nick Cotric will miss the next three weeks. Picture: NRL Images

Podcast: Was Nick Cotric's send off fair or harsh?

Rory Arnold won't play for the Brumbies again as he prepares to move to France. Picture: Rugby AU Media/Stuart Walmsley

Arnold ready to turn Brumbies form into Wallabies gold

Tom Decent

Back in gold: Nic White thought he would never get the chance to play for the Wallabies again.

All White: Wallabies lifeline reignites Test career

Tom Decent

Keely Froling has set her sights on playing a bigger role for the Capitals. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Europe stint gives Froling a major boost

Pat Woods

This tackle has cost Nick Cotric a three-week suspension. Picture: NRL Images

UPDATED
Nick Cotric to miss three matches for dangerous tackle

Caden Helmers

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

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

Road Jet is the new stress free way to travel

Road Jet is the new stress free way to travel

Bringing technologists together to connect, collaborate, and learn

Bringing technologists together to connect, collaborate, and learn

Float away anxiety, stress, injury and pain

Float away anxiety, stress, injury and pain

Are you a stakeholder in the development of Northern Australia?

Are you a stakeholder in the development of Northern Australia?

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SPOT THE WILDLIFE: The Leopard is one of Africa's "big five" along with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes found in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

Southern Africa's natural wonders

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The royal commission will examine the concept of aged care facilities being like a home.

Traditional aged care is 'sad and morbid'

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Clive Palmer is defending a massive federal government lawsuit against him and his nephew.

Palmer no-show for Qld Nickel trial

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Natalie Dalton could soon walk free after pleading guilty to intentionally causing serious injury.

Vic woman may soon walk over fatal bashing

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Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he's confident APRA will evolve to perform effectively.

Financial watchdog needs shake-up: review

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The lunar eclipse seen on Canberra on Wednesday morning. Picture: Sally Jeffery

'Perfect timing': Canberrans treated to lunar eclipse

Andrew Brown
1hr ago

FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Albert Street, Pyramid Hill, in December 2009. Picture: ALEX ELLINGHAUSEN 2. Krystal Fraser. Picture: SUPPLIED 3.Items of clothing similar to those worn when Krystal Fraser was last seen on June 20, 2009. Pictures: VICTORIA POLICE 4.The phone booth outside a Leitchville post office where the last recorded call to Krystal Fraser's mobile phone was placed. Picture: ALEX ELLINGHAUSEN

Reward upped to $1m in Krystal Fraser disappearance

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Necessary Evil: Suzanne Pritchard wonders whether the use of Roundup is a case of "better the devil you know".

Roundup herbicide creates dilemma, amid cancer cases

Damon Cronshaw
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There are calls for the Newstart allowance to be increased by more than $100 a week.

Increase Newstart to $400 week: Labor MP

Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo has been arrested in the US and faces corruption charges.

Peru's ex-president Toledo arrested in US

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Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo has been arrested in the US and faces corruption charges.

Peru's ex-president Toledo arrested in US

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A poll shows Republican support for Donald Trump has gone up slightly following his racist tweets.

Republican support for Trump up

1hr ago

A poll shows Republican support for Donald Trump has gone up slightly following his racist tweets.

Republican support for Trump up

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Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley have condemned Donald Trump

US House condemns Trump attacks

2hrs ago

Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley have condemned Donald Trump

US House condemns Trump attacks

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Budget hacks: You can still give your guests a memorable bathroom experience by lodging a luxe LED mirror above your vanity. Photo: Highgrove

Refresh your bathroom for less than $1000

The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals

The best way to approach finding the right dog for you, is to have a discussion with the shelter manager at your local rescue, and explain your lifestyle and needs. They'll be able to advise what dogs they currently have in care that would match with you.

How do I know I'm ready to get a dog?

RSPCA

The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

Overlooking Blea Tarn in England's Lake District National Park. Picture: Alamy

It's only natural to seek green peace

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

Geraldine Cardozo

BREAKTHROUGH: The new Prostate Urine Risk test could change the face of prostate cancer testing.

New urine test breakthrough for prostate cancer research

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Geraldine Cardozo

Iris Irwan, 2, Irsalina Irwan, 12, Wani Shedek, Haziq Irwan, 7, Harith Irwan, 10, Myn Hassan, and Rauf Khan, 11, of Singapore.

Take 5: Future stars shine at Kanga Cup

Carlene, Darcy, 3, and Lochie Marr, 9, of Isabella Plains.

Take 5: A roarsome time had by all

Garmisch and Tim Riley.

Take 5: A nice way to meet your neighbours

Ashley St George

US Hard Red Winter wheat estimate slips

US Hard Red Winter wheat estimate slips

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US Hard Red Winter wheat estimate slips

US Hard Red Winter wheat estimate slips

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Sucess: Tom Maguire, Teys Australia (at back) with all of the successful finalists at the 30th Intercollegiate Meat Judging Competition held in Wagga Wagga. Photos: Professor Keigo Kuchida

ICMJ commemorating 30 years| Photos

Sucess: Tom Maguire, Teys Australia (at back) with all of the successful finalists at the 30th Intercollegiate Meat Judging Competition held in Wagga Wagga. Photos: Professor Keigo Kuchida

ICMJ commemorating 30 years| Photos

One of the best places to start when considering the "sell or hold" conundrum is to look at the current market value in an historical context.

Working out what's a good value for wool

One of the best places to start when considering the "sell or hold" conundrum is to look at the current market value in an historical context.

Working out what's a good value for wool