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Don Furner Senior coached the Raiders from 1982-87. He was 87 when he died on Monday night.

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Three baboons are back in custody after a breakout from the RPA hospital in Sydney's inner west.

Runaway baboon at hospital for vasectomy

Zucchini flowers, shallot, mint, labneh, and pangrattato. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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Kevin McCloud praised the Kingston Foreshore in a speech at the Press Club. Pictured: Supplied

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Professor Denis Evans, holder of the world record for the simultaneous high and long jump. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Shannon Battisson is the new president of the ACT chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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ASIO boss Mike Burgess says the level of espionage in Australia is higher than during the Cold War.

Threat of foreign spies 'big wake up call'

The senate has supported a Labor motion that Bettina Arndt be stripped of her Australia Day honour.

Senate backs push for Arndt to lose honour

Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton has been quizzed about right-wing extremists in Australia.

We'll fight 'lunatic' extremists: Dutton

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds.

Women's leadership makes Defence 'better'

HALLWAY CLASH: Joel Fitzgibbon and Barnaby Joyce had an impromptu debate in the parliament halls.

Barnaby and Fitzgibbon in fiery climate clash in Parliament halls

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ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has laid out the growing threats to Australia. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Nazis in suburbs are a growing threat: ASIO

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Labor MP Andrew Leigh introduced the bill on Monday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Porter quashes push for integrity commission for ACT police

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Supporters of a Tamil family facing deportation have rallied at the Federal Court in Melbourne.

Biloela family faces long wait on decision

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So much for 'precious earth', just see what lurks beneath

So much for 'precious earth', just see what lurks beneath

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Cautious coronavirus approach well justified

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The Canberra Times Night Noodle Markets returns for another Enlighten Festival this weekend. Picture: Alex Davey

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Crossing, by Graham Fransella, a finalist in the Megalo International Print Prize.

REVIEWMore prints to delight and inspire

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Phoenix Quartet: Andrew Wilson, front left; Dan Russell, back left; Ella Brinch, middle; and Yuhki Mayne, right. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWBeautiful, enriching music well played

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The Canberra Times Night Noodle Markets returns for another Enlighten Festival this weekend. Picture: Alex Davey

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Pancakes are so simple to make it's often the first recipe many of us learn. Picture: Shutterstock

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Head to the Canberra Wine Week launch at New Acton. Picture: Supplied

Let the month of good food begin

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Don Furner Senior coached the Raiders from 1982-87. He was 87 when he died on Monday night.

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Don Furner snr with Mal Meninga in 1987. Picture: The Canberra Times

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Don Furner snr. Picture: The Canberra Times

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Boomers star Sophie Cunningham. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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Don Furner snr is considered one of the Raiders' founding fathers. Picture: The Canberra Times

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Darcy Swain was one of the Brumbies affected by mumps. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCoronavirus could force Brumbies to move Sunwolves clash

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Thai women's cricket team are ready to take on the world. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

From makeshift pitch to Manuka: Thailand ready to take on the world

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STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

Major Kangaroo Island attractions such as Seal Bay Conservation Park, Raptor Domain and Little Sahara survived the bushfires unscathed.

'We're still here': Kangaroo Island rising from the ashes

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Ginny and Guy in their home.

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'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

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NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman has launched reforms prompted by the child abuse royal commission

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An XPT train that derailed in Victoria, killing two crew, is being removed from the crash site.

Derailed XPT removal almost completed

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The Royal commission's been told people with cognitive disability have suffered poor health care.

Disability families 'despair' over health

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Tiffany Taylor disappeared in July 2015 after allegedly meeting Rodney Williams via a website.

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The drought-hit town of Dirranbandi in Queensland is ready to make the best of a predicted flood.

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Charlie Younes' former partner will be cross-examined about the death of her disabled son.

NSW man denies he drowned disabled stepson

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Melinda Tan, the widow of Matthew Si, is expected to address the Bourke St Mall inquest.

Bourke St victims' families to testify

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Education Minister Dan Tehan is urging universities to protect free speech on campus.

Minister seeks end to uni 'cancel' culture

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Violence has again erupted in multiple areas of northeast Delhi as the US president visits the city.

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Violence has again erupted in multiple areas of northeast Delhi as the US president visits the city.

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The US government has accused Julian Assange of knowingly endangering the lives of informants.

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The head of Iran's counter-coronavirus task force Iraj Harirchi (L) has tested positive for COVID-19

Head of Iran's virus task force has virus

The head of Iran's counter-coronavirus task force Iraj Harirchi (L) has tested positive for COVID-19

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GOING DOWN: Retirees face many money questions on the advisability of downsizing.

No easy answers to downsizing for retirees

Rascals Treats founders Clare Guest, and Susie and Ben Hanns with Gilbert and Ruby. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vegan dog food makes its move out of Canberra markets

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On the set of the original film version of True Grit. Picture: Getty Images

'True Grit' novelist dies at 86

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NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

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TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

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Samira and Parisa Mohammadi of Palmerston.

Socials: Multicultural Festival

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Naomi and Ken Dale of Ainslie.

Socials: Still master of his domain

Si Nyman and Hayley Jones.

Socials: Cheers to that

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Bob Crawford (on right) with David Godfrey and Will Taylor who helped him draft their AuctionsPlus sale-topping weaners into the yards. Photo supplied.

Early-weaning gamble pays off

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Bob Crawford (on right) with David Godfrey and Will Taylor who helped him draft their AuctionsPlus sale-topping weaners into the yards. Photo supplied.

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BENDIGO TOPPERS: Rupert Fawcett senior, Adrian McIntosh, and Rupert Fawcett junior with the heavyweight second-cross lambs which briefly held the national lamb price record at $360.

Lambs hit record $380 at Ballarat as market runs white hot

BENDIGO TOPPERS: Rupert Fawcett senior, Adrian McIntosh, and Rupert Fawcett junior with the heavyweight second-cross lambs which briefly held the national lamb price record at $360.

Lambs hit record $380 at Ballarat as market runs white hot

Softer lamb price sentiment

Softer lamb price sentiment

Softer lamb price sentiment

Softer lamb price sentiment