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Former Liberal leader Alistair Coe has opened up about the pain of the October 17 election defeat. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Unbelievably disheartening': Coe's pain after his election defeat

Dan Jervis-Bardy

US president-elect Joe Biden has promised unity and healing during his acceptance speech.

This is the time to heal in America: Biden

Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland and Jeff Mason

The ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Young driver's high-speed crash nearly severed a friend's forearm

Peter Brewer

If Joe Biden takes the reins, what will become of former President Donald Trump. Picture: Shutterstock

US ELECTIONBiden to the White House and Trump to ... where exactly?

Steve Evans

Police allege a 41-year-old man stole alcohol in North Lyneham and drove while drunk.

Man accused of stealing alcohol left behind credit card, police say

Doug Dingwall

As soon as Zali Steggall unclasped Tony Abbott's grip on Warringah, the Independent MP began to work on her one big project: The Climate Act. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Climate Act bill to be tabled at parliament tomorrow

Bronte Gossling

A patron watches US election results at PJ O'Reilly's Bar in Canberra.

PM to forge great partnership with Biden

Colin Brinsden

The Central and East Basins of Lake Burley Griffin are closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Lake Burley Griffin Central and East Basins closed for swimming due to bacteria

Sarah Lansdown

Tourism, police welcome Vic rule changes

SUBSCRIBERWest Basin land swap sites had equal value: NCA

SUBSCRIBERProposed Collector shooting range to be decided in court

Permanently incapacitated veterans seek pension above minimum wage

Former Liberal leader Alistair Coe has opened up about the pain of the October 17 election defeat. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Unbelievably disheartening': Coe's pain after his election defeat

'I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last,' US VP-elect Kamala Harris says.

Harris praises women in acceptance speech

Roxy Jacenko will be in Canberra to give insight about living a life as a publicist. Picture: Supplied

Roxy Jacenko on how to live life in the public eye

Audie Huang eats homemade bread by mum, Serina Bird, who will be giving a workshop on living frugally at the Canberra Zero Waste Festival. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Living a zero-waste environmentally friendly life doesn't have to be expensive

Democrats Abroad Australia's ACT chairman Justin Underwood after the US election was called for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

US ELECTIONDespair turns to joy as ACT's Democrats celebrate Biden win

US president-elect Joe Biden stands on stage surrounded by his family after his victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware. Picture: Getty Images

OPINION'America First' is no more, but can Biden fix the US reputation abroad?

OPINIONSocial housing investment can create good jobs immediately

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SUBSCRIBERZed Seselja to face moderate Canberra Liberals preselection challenger for Senate seat

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Bell Shakespeare's great fate debate comes to Canberra

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Biden urges healing after election victory

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Vic whole again as 'ring of steel' expires

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Cormann replacement Small ready for senate

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Bones Hillman. Photo: Midnight Oil/Facebook

Midnight Oil bassist Bones Hillman dies

Melbourne residents are now free to roam the state with the 25km travel limit lifted.

Vic whole again as 'ring of steel' expires

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32 year old Ben Small (R) will fill the Senate vacancy left by the retirement of Mathias Cormann.

Cormann replacement Small ready for senate

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Scott Morrison looks forward to battling the COVID-19 pandemic with US President-elect Joe Biden.

PM banks on Biden fighting COVID pandemic

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The Australian War Memorial will commemorate Remembrance Day with a nationally televised ceremony.

Remembrance Day ceremony to go virtual

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Labor and the unions have lingering concerns about a new Morrison government job incentive.

Young worker incentive set for approval

Paul Osborne
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Crown is unfit to run a Sydney casino because of problems with its culture, an inquiry has heard.

Crown's culture may cost it Sydney casino

Hannah Ryan
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Barbara Causon. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERNAIDOC Week is for all Australians

Steve Evans

Defence chief Angus Campbell has been handed a report into alleged war crimes by Australian troops.

More to come on 'sensitive' Afghan report

The National Capital Authority's parking revenue fell by $1.2 million on the previous year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Working from home hits National Capital Authority's parking revenue

Senator Rex Patrick. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Reckless JobFakers': Approving legislation in current form would breach constitution, Patrick says

Abuse complaints within the Defence Force have risen considerably during 2020. Picture: Department of Defence

Defence abuse reports approach 600 over the year

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the JobMaker hiring credit in last month's budget. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Union calls for 'distortionary effect' of JobMaker to be scrapped

Katie Burgess

Australia-US ties "will be as strong as ever" regardless of the election result, Peter Dutton says.

Australian politicians watching US count

Daniel McCulloch

Deputy Opposition Leader Richard Marles says the government has failed to build relations with China

China relations completely hopeless: Labor

Daniel McCulloch

About 5000 accountants will be trained in mental health first aid by 2022. Picture: Shutterstock

Accountants to learn mental health first aid

Sarah Lansdown
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Andrew Shearer, a former senior foreign policy adviser to former Liberal Prime Ministers Tony Abbott and John Howard has been named director-general of the Office of National Intelligence. Picture: Supplied

The intelligence chief with the PM's ear

Hamish McDonald

Thank you, America. Sort of. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONIt's on an electoral swing and a prayer

Ian Warden

America's future hanging in the balance this polling day

America's future hanging in the balance this polling day

Letters To The Editor

Two people will face court after separate road incidents on Friday night. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Driver fails to secure car while attempting to evade police, damages police vehicle

John Mikita, the grandson of Irma Palasics, and Detective Senior Constable Emma Beere discuss new developments in the cold case. Picture: Peter Brewer

Fresh lead emerges in a brutal 21-year-old Canberra cold case

Lee Armstrong leaving the ACT courts last week. On Friday, he was sentenced to a total 18 months' prison. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBERMiddle-aged man who kept child sex videos to be let out of prison in six months

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Bell Shakespeare artistic director Peter Evans. Picture: Prudence Upton

Bell Shakespeare's great fate debate comes to Canberra

Amy Martin
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Tina Arena will be in Canberra next year. Makeup and hair: Huw James. Stylist: Nick Lord. Picture: Bernard Gueit

Tina Arena to bring 2021 tour to Canberra

Amy Martin

Roxy Jacenko will be in Canberra to give insight about living a life as a publicist. Picture: Supplied

Roxy Jacenko on how to live life in the public eye

Amy Martin

Bell Shakespeare artistic director Peter Evans. Picture: Prudence Upton

Bell Shakespeare's great fate debate comes to Canberra

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Dan Watters with The Electric Shadow, a two pedal-powered cinema bike. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The unusual bike that can project a film

Amy Martin

Canberra Dragon Dance will be blessing the new City Walk. Picture: Facebook

See dragons on City Walk this morning

Black Dog Institute director and chief scientist Professor Helen Christensen said Australia has an opportunity to improve mental health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Supplied

Prioritise mental health in crisis plan: Black Dog Institute director

Rest?

Democrats, details and death

One state capital gets set to welcome the world

One state capital gets set to welcome the world

Public bar manager Paddy Egli prepared for coronavirus restrictions to ease next week allowing patrons to stand up to drink outside. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pubs say capacity key as summer approaches, after easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Reboot, but watch this space at the same time

DIGESTReboot, but watch this space at the same time

Janine Graham

Qantas is adding more Canberra flights. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

New Qantas routes as airport sees light

Kathryn Lewis

Counting is still going on in the US to decide if Donald Trump or Joe Biden will be the next president.

DIGESTTension rises in US as Trump files legal challenges

Kim Chappell

Canberra Symphony Orchestra violinists Tim Wickham and Lucy Macourit. Unlike many not-for-profits, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra had decades of good governance and a decent war chest to help it survive COVID-19. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra has fought through COVID-19. Other not-for-profits aren't so lucky

Katie Burgess

Canberra Capitals recruit Ashley Taia is determined to make the most of her fresh start. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'We're ready': Taia set to ignite Capitals' three-peat bid

James Slipper is demanding more consistent performances. Picture: Stuart Walmsley/Rugby Australia

SUBSCRIBERSlipper demands Wallabies to back up stirring win

Wallabies winger Tom Wright scored a try with his first touch in Test football. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies star Wright keen to build on a dream Wallabies debut

Canberra will close out their Chikarovski Cup campaign in Bathurst on Saturday. Picture: Karen Watson/Rugby Australia

SUBSCRIBERHawke's goal: Turn ACT into women's 'superpower'

Jessie Rasschaert will return to Canberra United. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERRasschaert joins Linton for United resurgence

Caden Helmers

NSW say they won't stray from their State of Origin game plan despite the inclusion of Cody Walker.

Walker call-up won't change Blues attack

Scott Bailey

Cricket ACT chief James Allsopp. Picture: Karleen Minney.

SUBSCRIBERCanberra ready for Indian summer

James Buckley

Kurt Capewell remains in doubt for State of Origin's Game II as he battles a groin injury.

Munster out to avoid Origin 'pants-ing'

Ed Jackson

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Fancy flying to lunch? Unique new charter experiences

Fancy flying to lunch? Unique new charter experiences

Explore Travel

The increasing popularity of caravans and campervans is good news for domestic tourism. Picture: Michael Turtle

Why more Australians are now fans of van life

Michael Turtle

Out the doors and into nature on the PS Emmylou. Picture: Supplied

No hurry on the Murray: a night on a paddlesteamer

Sue Preston

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Waste warriors: Fraser Primary School students (top from left) Elsie Harding and Charlie Noble, (bottom from left) Molly Campbell, Lucy Lawton, and Mim Thurkettle.

Students become 'waste warriors' in mission to protect the environment and to help their garden grow

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Christine Hall had an image of a woman embracing an Australia soldier tattooed on her back as a permanent reminder of her husband's homecoming.

The permanent bonds of family and friends in ink

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Andrew Kotzur supplies the global agricultural, mining, plastics and feedlot markets with storage facilities. Photo: Supplied

Kotzur still pioneering advances in bulk storage 60 years on

Joe Biden attending church in Wilmington the day after his US election triumph was sealed.

Biden urges healing after election victory

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Joe Biden attending church in Wilmington the day after his US election triumph was sealed.

Biden urges healing after election victory

54m ago

Soccer star Marcus Rashford's child hunger campaign has prompted a UK government U-turn.

UK backs soccer star's child food campaign

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Soccer star Marcus Rashford's child hunger campaign has prompted a UK government U-turn.

UK backs soccer star's child food campaign

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Trump to lose special Twitter protection

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Donald Trump's

Trump to lose special Twitter protection

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HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

Donna Ward

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

Derek Barry

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

Roxy Jacenko will be in Canberra to give insight about living a life as a publicist. Picture: Supplied

Roxy Jacenko on how to live life in the public eye

Amy Martin

Once established, a well-designed potager garden is easy to maintain. Picture: Shutterstock

The old-fashioned way to eat out

Jackie French

Stories that endure. A rare (and touched-up) World War I photograph from the Australian War Memorial.

Words from the trenches endure

Russell Wenholz

NEW HEIGHTS: Paraglider Ken Hutt will launch off the summit of Mount Everest to raise funds for polio research.

Everest glide a tall order for Ken

Rowan Cowley

(L -R) Emily Mae Jones, Liliana Braumberger, Madalyn McCandless, Avril Goode and Jacinta Scadden, recreate life in Jane Austen's Regency England. Photo: Jacinta Scadden.

Step into Regency England with Austen Con

Eileen Wood

Kerri-Anne Kennerley (seated) in rehearsal with the cast of Pippin at Sydney's Lyric Theatre. Photo: David Hooley

How Kerri-Anne Kennerly trained for trapeze role

Geraldine Cardozo

June 28, 1995: Ian Robson prepares for a David Jones clearance sale.

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Joyce Frawley and Roger Royal of Monash.

Raise your stein

Dion Georgopoulos

Cobargo Public School's Year 5/6 class and teacher Campbell Kerr with Littlescribe founder, Jenny Atkinson, and ambassador, author Andrew Daddo. The Cobargo students have written a book about the bushfires titled 'The Day She Stole the Sun.'

Cobargo kids tell their story

Cobargo Public School's Year 5/6 class and teacher Campbell Kerr with Littlescribe founder, Jenny Atkinson, and ambassador, author Andrew Daddo. The Cobargo students have written a book about the bushfires titled 'The Day She Stole the Sun.'

Cobargo kids tell their story

Country races held on the weekend face a huge loss of revenue after the catastrophic crash of the TAB betting system throughout eastern Australia. Photo by Janian McMillan.

TAB system crashes in unprecedented computer failure

Country races held on the weekend face a huge loss of revenue after the catastrophic crash of the TAB betting system throughout eastern Australia. Photo by Janian McMillan.

TAB system crashes in unprecedented computer failure

Former Vice President Joe Biden will claim the presidency.

Joe Biden wins US Election

Former Vice President Joe Biden will claim the presidency.

Joe Biden wins US Election