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More change might, or might not, liberate journalism

More change might, or might not, liberate journalism

Reputation and integrity still matter, as Facebook's troubles show.

  • by Jack Waterford

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Long wait for Giralang shops almost over 

Long wait for Giralang shops almost over 

ACT Planning Minister Mick Gentleman has fast-tracked and approved the development.

  • by Blake Foden
ACT Labor backbencher hits out at P-plater curfew

ACT Labor backbencher hits out at P-plater curfew

Murrumbidgee MLA Chris Steel has said a P-plate curfew means young people in Canberra will be "second class citizens".

  • by Finbar O'Mallon
'If you begin the war, we'll end it': Iran chief warns Trump

'If you begin the war, we'll end it': Iran chief warns Trump

A powerful commander of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said Trump should address any threats directly to him.

  • by Parisa Hafezi
Federal Labor takes over smear campaign investigation

Federal Labor takes over smear campaign investigation

The party's national executive committee has also reversed an ACT decision about membership list access.

  • by Sally Whyte
Appeal claim of 'outercourse' leaves judges baffled

Appeal claim of 'outercourse' leaves judges baffled

The ex-Stanford swimmer who was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman is trying to have it overturned.

  • by Meagan Flynn
Mulquiney disappearance suspect a chilling figure

Mulquiney disappearance suspect a chilling figure

There are many reasons why Paul Vincent Phillips was a prime suspect early in the investigation into the disappearance of Megan Mulquine.

  • by Sally Pryor
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Clueless companies create cybercrime risk for customers

More work is needed to educate customers on the risk of online and telemarketing fraud.

Tony Featherstone
    Tony Featherstone

    We have got it all wrong on Millennials

    Yes, there are lots of bearded Kombucha-chugging Millennials flitting around the world eating smashed avocado - but figures show they don’t represent everyone.

    Laura Demasi

      Immigration the answer to ending turf war over workers

      We are just not producing skilled professionals quickly enough and of the professionals we are producing, a large number are being lured away.

      Andrew Hanson
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        Leaked documents show reef charity directors 'unavailable' for Senate scrutiny
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        Leaked documents show reef charity directors 'unavailable' for Senate scrutiny

        The directors have refused to face a Senate inquiry probing a $443 million grant to the organisation.

        • by Nicole Hasham

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        Apartment project alarm sounded over e-transfer platform

        Apartment project alarm sounded over e-transfer platform

        Shortcomings in Australia’s new electronic property conveyancing platform will create a lot of “angry developers .. and some very upset purchasers”.

        • by Simon Johanson

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        Michelle Williams secretly marries indie musician

        Michelle Williams secretly marries indie musician

        The actress said she "never gave up on love" after the death of her partner Heath Ledger ten years ago.

        • by Jill Serjeant
        Susan Carland: scholar, writer, feminist – and now, quiz show host

        Susan Carland: scholar, writer, feminist – and now, quiz show host

        Child geniuses, mental illness and refugees are the focus of new programs on SBS.

        • by Michael Lallo

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        5 tips to help tweens and teens clean up their social media feeds

        5 tips to help tweens and teens clean up their social media feeds

        Try these suggestions for helping your child curate their social media networks, for a more positive experience.

        • by Caroline Knorr
        The architect teaching Australians the meaning of true Italian style

        The architect teaching Australians the meaning of true Italian style

        Rodolfo Dordoni believes you can have edgy and contemporary design that is still effortless.

        • by Jane Rocca

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        Andrew McFadden and Mark McLinden wear the new playing strips in 2000 at Parliament House.
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        Friday Flashback: Retro Raiders

        Remember when the shorts were long and the shirts were baggy? We take a look at some of the Canberra Raiders’ antics of the past.

          The punter's horse with 15,000 connections set for Canberra debut

          The punter's horse with 15,000 connections set for Canberra debut

          Sportsbet employed ACT mother-son training duo Barb Joseph and Paul Jones to purchase the $20,000 filly for thousands of punters.

          • by Eamonn Tiernan