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Survivor advocate Grace Tame named Australian of the Year

Survivor advocate Grace Tame named Australian of the Year

Julia Kanapathippillai

People in the ACT who have been to New Zealand recently must get tested for COVID-19. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

New Zealand returnees in ACT must get tested, self-isolate

Julia Kanapathippillai

Isobel Marshall is named Young Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Period poverty, stigma brought to light by entrepreneur

Sarah Lansdown

Indigenous artist, activist and teacher named Senior Australian of the Year

Indigenous artist, activist and teacher named Senior Australian of the Year

Peter Brewer

Health Minister Greg Hunt made the announcement at a press conference on Monday afternoon. Picture: Getty Images

Australia closes border to NZ for three days after new case

Sally Whyte

ASIC has disabled the server that was targeted in a cyber security attack.

ASIC server hit by cyber security breach

Canberra Hospital is expected to be one of the first COVID-19 vaccine sites in the ACT for the Pfizer vaccine. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhat you need to know about the Pfizer vaccine in the ACT

Andrew Brown

Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ben Morton. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Important day to reflect on our past': PM ally calls for greater respect for Indigenous history

Harley Dennett

Australia Day protests 'problematic': NSW's health minister

Libs need allies to end exile in opposition, Coe suggests

'Very disturbed': Liberals alarmed about bushfire reports

SUBSCRIBER'I won't last two days': Jailed child sex offender cries on courtroom floor

Survivor advocate Grace Tame named Australian of the Year

Survivor advocate Grace Tame named Australian of the Year

Journalist Kerry O'Brien has declined an Australia Day honour in protest of another recipient.

'Deeply insensitive': Kerry O'Brien rejects Aus Day honour amid Margaret Court outrage

Rosemary Kariuki is 2021's Local Hero. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australia's local hero awardee has been changing lives for 15 years

Former US President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial is set for the week of February 8.

Republicans waver on 2nd Trump impeachment

There's been no shortage of symbolic change - but a constitutionally enshrined Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people would be something concrete. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONToxicity swirls around January 26, but we can change the nation with a Voice to Parliament

From the early days of settlement, the day has been a celebration. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERAustralia Day: how it unites and divides

India, China say border talks 'positive'

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Ex-Trump aide Sanders runs for governor

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Smoking causes half of deaths among Indigenous Australians over 45, study finds

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Dominion Voting Systems sues Giuliani

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PM to visit Scotland 'to plead for the UK'

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Sotiria Liangis gets recognition for giving back

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Fires in the hills southeast of Adelaide are likely to remain active for several days despite rain.

Homes lost in Adelaide bushfire

The dye within a few minutes had been swept at an angle along Rosedale Beach, before being sucked out behind the breakers.

Safe in shallow water? Watch how fast kids can get into trouble

Is your home town Australia's hottest?

Is your home town Australia's hottest?

Former SA premier Jay Weatherill wants greater recognition for people who support Australia's youth.

Former premier dedicates AO to others

Megan Mitchell's single-parent upbringing fed into her role as National Children's Commissioner.

Champion of children's rights appointed AM

Tiffanie Turnbull

Retired soccer player Tim Cahill's contribution to the game is recognised on Australia Day.

Socceroos great Tim Cahill's Aust Day gong

Ed Jackson

Greg Chappell made cricket history, but is also passionate about fighting youth homelessness.

Chappell's AO more than a cricket honour

Scott Bailey

Foster's honour to drive refugee cause

Ed Jackson

ESA commissioner Georgeina Whelan wrote that she no longer had confidence in the advice of government's expert bushfire council. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'I've lost confidence in your advice': ESA chief lashes expert bushfire council

Scott Morrison says he is open to talks with China, but only if there are no preconditions.

Morrison consults Howard and Rudd on China

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has said 2021 will be a continuation of the "most difficult period to govern" ahead of budget releases. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERWhy this is the 'most difficult period to govern' in the ACT's history

ACT Education Yvette Berry has flagged changes to the Education Act regarding regulation of non-government schools. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Private school regulations could tighten in law reform

Former agriculture department secretary Daryl Quinlivan. Picture: Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

SUBSCRIBERGovernments' loss of vision for Australia 'very sad': Quinlivan

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Department of Health associate secretary Caroline Edwards has received a Public Service Medal. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Never any question': Saying yes to fighting the pandemic

Sally Whyte

Andrew Todd has been recognised with a Public Service Medal for his work at DFAT. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Degree of difficulty: off the scale. How DFAT brings Australians home

Sally Whyte

Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ben Morton. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Important day to reflect on our past': PM ally calls for greater respect for Indigenous history

Harley Dennett

US rejoining the WHO is a good first step

US rejoining the WHO is a good first step

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More than three years on from the Uluru Statement, the dream of constitutional recognition for Indigenous people remains unrealised. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWill our better angels prevail this Australia Day?

Ray Steinwall

Wattle Day Association president Suzette Searle ahead of Wattle Day 2020. Picture: Karleen Minney

Wattle Day is the perfect date to celebrate Australia's day

Letters to the Editor

Ernest Henry Yardley, who was locked up on Monday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'I won't last two days': Jailed child sex offender cries on courtroom floor

Gopalakrishnan Vilayur, right, outside court the day after his arrest. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERPolice ordered to explain delays as alleged APS fraudster complains of 'detriments'

Axel Sidaros at a shooting range before the attack on Peter Zdravkovic. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERPell lawyer set to fight for Canberra bikie's freedom

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Colin Fassnidge with his daughters Maeve and Lily. Picture: Alan Benson

Easy, common-sense favourites from Colin Fassnidge's kitchen

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Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy
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The Boathouse chef John Leverink and owner James Souter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra's best restaurants recognised

Karen Hardy
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Colin Fassnidge with his daughters Maeve and Lily. Picture: Alan Benson

Easy, common-sense favourites from Colin Fassnidge's kitchen

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BentSpoke co-owner and head brewer Richard Watkins (front) and the BentSpoke crew celebrate their win. Picture: Supplied

BentSpoke brew named Australia's No.1 craft beer

Jasper Lindell

Max Walker has opened Paranormal Wines, a wine shop and bar in Campbell. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Super natural wines at Paranormal

Karen Hardy
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People in the ACT who have been to New Zealand recently must get tested for COVID-19. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

New Zealand returnees in ACT must get tested, self-isolate

People in the ACT who have been to New Zealand recently must get tested for COVID-19. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

New Zealand returnees in ACT must get tested, self-isolate

HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

Health Minister Greg Hunt made the announcement at a press conference on Monday afternoon. Picture: Getty Images

Australia closes border to NZ for three days after new case

Health Minister Greg Hunt made the announcement at a press conference on Monday afternoon. Picture: Getty Images

Australia closes border to NZ for three days after new case

Scott Sio is back on deck at Brumbies training with his sights set on Super Rugby success. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERA decade at the top: Sio set for season 10

Chantel Jones admits she would rather be coaching than playing. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'I'm here if we need': Jones prepared to answer SOS

Duke Didier is poised to make a run at the UFC after bouncing back from "the hardest time" of his life. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'The hardest time of my life': Why the Duke of Canberra is determined to reign

The AIS has turned 40. Picture: Jeffrey Chan.

AIS still inspiring future of Australian sport: An open letter from Peter Conde

The Cavalry have made a statement to their league rivals. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Cavalry fire a warning shot to ABL rivals

Caden Helmers

The Australian Institute of Sport is the daily training base of javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERTokyo bound Barber's waiting game at the AIS

Lucie Bertoldo

Former rugby league star Sam Thaiday is preparing to step in the ring in Townsville. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERThis Bronco 'should've been a Cowboy'

Caden Helmers

Canberra United's Isabella Foletta had two shots on goal against her former team, Perth Glory. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDUnited salvage another late draw in W-League scorcher

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Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

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The Noosa Ocean Rider is an exhilarating trip into the waves of the open water.

Behind the veneer, thrills await

Michael Turtle

Grateful for every day: Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror: How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

Why homemakers are viewing Canberra in a whole new light

Why homemakers are viewing Canberra in a whole new light

HIA ACT, Southern NSW executive director Greg Weller was pleased to see how the industry and HIA members handled the challenges of 2020

Riverina builders impress at annual HIA

Indian troops scuffled with their Chinese counterparts in the Ladakh border region last year.

India, China say border talks 'positive'

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Indian troops scuffled with their Chinese counterparts in the Ladakh border region last year.

India, China say border talks 'positive'

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Ex-White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is joining a Republican primary for Arkansas governor.

Ex-Trump aide Sanders runs for governor

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Ex-White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is joining a Republican primary for Arkansas governor.

Ex-Trump aide Sanders runs for governor

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The maker of Dominion Voting machines filed a lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani over election claims.

Dominion Voting Systems sues Giuliani

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The maker of Dominion Voting machines filed a lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani over election claims.

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Daryl Braithwaite will perform at Stage 88 for Australia Day. Picture: Georgia Matts

Daryl Braithwaite on The Horses and performing in Canberra

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Sarah Ferguson has written a royal romance, Her Heart for a Compass. Picture: Shutterstock

Fergie obsessed with Bridgerton

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Deciduous vines around the house act as a natural air-conditioner. Picture: Shutterstock

How to be part of the cool crowd

Jackie French

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

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Not a nanna-second to lose

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Andrea Teunissen and Art Mostead of Oxley.

Family fun films

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June 22, 1985: Cotter Reserve hotel publican Ludwig Misner objects to the closure of the Cotter bridge.

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Canowindra's Anne and Mark Ward have both received an Order of Australia Medal, after more than 40 years working as "ordinary" Australians with the Canowindra community on numerous community, show and landcare projects, while running their farm by the Belubula River.

Local champions honoured on Australia Day

Canowindra's Anne and Mark Ward have both received an Order of Australia Medal, after more than 40 years working as "ordinary" Australians with the Canowindra community on numerous community, show and landcare projects, while running their farm by the Belubula River.

Local champions honoured on Australia Day

AWN's John Croake, representatives from Ford End Pastoral Company and Kurrajong Park Merinos with the top ram.

Celebrating a century at Kurrajong Park

AWN's John Croake, representatives from Ford End Pastoral Company and Kurrajong Park Merinos with the top ram.

Celebrating a century at Kurrajong Park

Researchers thought they had found a winning formula to improve lamb survival but it's now been deemed unsuccessful. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Caffeine can't awaken lamb survival

Researchers thought they had found a winning formula to improve lamb survival but it's now been deemed unsuccessful. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Caffeine can't awaken lamb survival