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Plans for the proposed luxury hotel in Garema Place. Picture: Geocon

Luxury hotel sparks calls for noise complaint overhaul

Israel Folau has claimed in a sermon that the devil is behind homosexuality and gender fluidity.

'What devil is trying to do' Folau attacks gays, transgender youths

Ice swimmer Ben Freeman, who regularly plunges into Lake Burley Griffin, takes ice baths and swims in neighbours unheated pools to prepare for his unique event, photographed in the lake on Wednesday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Cold? It's positively balmy if your shtick is a bathtub of ice

Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton has been named in the Blues centres for Origin II. Picture: AAP Image/Darren England

Wighton the centre of attention in reshuffled Blues lineup

Department of Parliamentary Services assistant director indigenous engagement and strategy Cara Kirkwood says she draws inspiration from portraits of indigenous parliamentarians Neville Bonner, Linda Burney, and Ken Wyatt. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

An Indigenous experience of Parliament House

Canberra Times journalist Sherryn Groch carries her father's ashes inside her necklace. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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The Finance Department has tight control over the bureaucracy's leases. Photo: Rohan Thomson.

Public servants fill out wasted office spaces

David Gooley's company, Steelvision, was responsible for a security upgrade at Parliament House.

Company in Parliament security upgrade bungle worked on RBA supervault

Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: AAP

Labor ready to negotiate on tax cut package

The national plan to curb domestic and family violence lacks public accountability and transparency, the auditor-general says.

Is Australia's plan to curb violence against women on track?

Branden Kuah says tiny homes are energy-efficient and easy to construct. Picture: Dean Sewell

Morrison government's bid to grow tiny home industry

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Australian intelligence agencies could be used more offensively on domestic networks.

Intelligence agency could be used for 'offensive cyber' operations in Australia

David Wroe

Former prime minister Paul Keating speaks during the state memorial service for former prime minister Bob Hawke at the Sydney Opera House on Friday. At left, Blanche D'Alpuget and Sophie Taylor-Price speak, and a video of Bob Hawke. Pictures: Alex Ellinghausen

A farewell befitting Australia's brilliant larrikin leader

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Auditor warns of cyber security flaws in government departments

Auditor warns of cyber security flaws in government departments

In the battle against youth suicide, we need to address the high anxiety of the parents and teachers who influence young people. Picture: Supplied

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One of several anti fracking protests held in the Northern Territory, and at Parliament House in Canberra, recently.

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Illustration: Jim Pavlidis

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Australia has a China problem and we can't leave it to faceless spooks

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Artist and photographer James Tylor at his Wanniassa home. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The Canberran spreading messages through photography

Amy Martin

Department of Parliamentary Services assistant director indigenous engagement and strategy Cara Kirkwood says she draws inspiration from portraits of indigenous parliamentarians Neville Bonner, Linda Burney, and Ken Wyatt. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

An Indigenous experience of Parliament House

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Reidsdale truffle farmer Kate Marshall and dachshund-cross-labradors Shadow and Oz, who have started harvesting truffles for the 2019 season. Picture: Karleen Minney

The hunt for truffles is on across the Canberra region

Artist and photographer James Tylor at his Wanniassa home. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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My grandfather was one of Australia's first 'natives only' gardeners - except for roses. Grandpa said roses didn't count. Picture: Craig Sillitoe

Roses, roses, roses - all for free

Jackie French

Kasey Chambers, who will perform in Canberra in October, says she's always true to herself. ''I don't always get it right ... but it's always from a very real place.'' Picture: AAP

Navigating her own way forward

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Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton has been named in the Blues centres for Origin II. Picture: AAP Image/Darren England

Wighton the centre of attention in reshuffled Blues lineup

Andy Muirhead's first half try sparked the Brumbies comeback against the Reds. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Muirhead or Speight? McKellar's finals selection headache

Latrell Mitchell has been sensationally dropped from the Blues' team for Origin I. Picture: AAP

Cutting star centre 'the hardest thing I've ever had to do'

Karly Roestbakken playing for Canberra United last year. Picture: AAP

Roestbakken grateful for Matildas families

Israel Folau has claimed in a sermon that the devil is behind homosexuality and gender fluidity.

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The Brumbies are riding high after winning six in a row to end the regular season.. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Brumbies set for Shark frenzy, but avoid Crusaders until final

Chris Dutton

Tim Glasby has been recalled to the Maroons' side for Origin II. Picture: AAP

Glasby, Wallace called into Maroons' squad

Sam Phillips

Ice swimmer Ben Freeman, who regularly plunges into Lake Burley Griffin, takes ice baths and swims in neighbours unheated pools to prepare for his unique event, photographed in the lake on Wednesday. Picture: Karleen Minney

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Australian feel: Campbell 5's fifth and final stage, The Parade, is designed around indoor-outdoor living to make the most of the surrounds and the lifestyle that goes with it. Distinctly Australian elements at The Parade include engineered Spotted Gum floors as a daily reminder of the country's natural beaty.

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The Skills Checkpoint Program can assist those aged 45 to 75 to upskill or transition into a new position or career.

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Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

The team at Griffin Legal seek smarter and more efficient ways to provide high quality practical solutions for their clients.

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Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

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Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Tom Sebo

LIGHT FANTASTIC: Chase the Northern Lights or the Auroroa Borealis with The Senior and Travelrite on this Nordic cruise in February 2020.

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A think tank says the government's tax cuts plan will give men double the benefits women will get.

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A failed Canola crop near Parkes, NSW in August, 2018. Photo by AAP / Dean Lewins.

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The father of missing Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez will make an appeal to help find his son.

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The South Australian pig shed where a European backpacker was chained up and raped over two days.

Backpacker hostage outsmarts SA attacker

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Some residents of the damaged Mascot Towers will be allowed briefly in to collect personal effects.

Cracked Sydney tower remains in lockdown

Two of Victoria's crossbench want the parliament to explore lifting bans on nuclear activities.

Victorian crossbenchers go nuclear

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Guatemala's former first lady Sandra Torres has led the race to succeed President Jimmy Morales.

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Guatemala's former first lady Sandra Torres has led the race to succeed President Jimmy Morales.

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Protesters in Hong Kong are demanding the resignation of the territory's leader Carrie Lam.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam issues apology

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Protesters in Hong Kong are demanding the resignation of the territory's leader Carrie Lam.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam issues apology

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UK leadership contender Rory Stewart has questioned how rival Boris Johnson will deliver Brexit.

British PM hopefuls take aim at Johnson

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UK leadership contender Rory Stewart has questioned how rival Boris Johnson will deliver Brexit.

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On top of the faster speeds, 5G will enable more simultaneous connections.

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Artist and photographer James Tylor at his Wanniassa home. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

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THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

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Calthorpes' House, a museum since 1986, is a treasure trove of early 20th century life in Canberra's suburbs. Photo: ACT Historic Places

A look inside a suburban treasure

Tim the Yowie Man

Compass Hut engages the five senses. Image: Kylie Bell

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How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Rowan Cowley

University of Melbourne Associate Professor Peter van Wijngaarden (left) with CERA's Dr Xavier Hadoux.

Simple eye test could soon detect early signs of Alzheimer's

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Vicki Gordon of Sydney, David Sullivan of Kingston and Helen Ulcoq of Kingston. Pictures: Amy Martin

Crowds witness music and narrative fusion

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Pedal power

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Pipe Major William Brown (left) and Pipe Sergeant William Brown, father and son. 1975

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On top of the faster speeds, 5G will enable more simultaneous connections.

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On top of the faster speeds, 5G will enable more simultaneous connections.

No Tony, 25 megs was never going to be enough

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Dual purpose winter cereals sown in early March 2019 on good sub soil moisture (photo taken May 28). Because of conserved fallow moisture via early and several timely fallow herbicide treatments, production is now good.

Make a plan to produce quality winter feed

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Dual purpose winter cereals sown in early March 2019 on good sub soil moisture (photo taken May 28). Because of conserved fallow moisture via early and several timely fallow herbicide treatments, production is now good.

Make a plan to produce quality winter feed

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The supreme exhibit at the NSW Dorset Championships was the Poll Dorset grand champion ewe from Hillden, Bannister. Pictured James Frost, Hillden, Mark Liebich, Bromar Engineering, Cootamundra MP, Steph Cooke and judge, Daryl Dixon, Ashbank, Dubbo.

Hillden's amazing Grace steals the show

The supreme exhibit at the NSW Dorset Championships was the Poll Dorset grand champion ewe from Hillden, Bannister. Pictured James Frost, Hillden, Mark Liebich, Bromar Engineering, Cootamundra MP, Steph Cooke and judge, Daryl Dixon, Ashbank, Dubbo.

Hillden's amazing Grace steals the show