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Chis Dawson outside court on Thursday. Picture: AAP Image/Dean Lewins

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Chris Dawson charged over allegations of sexual relationship with student

Sally Rawsthorne

Senator Cory Bernardi during a division in the Senate in 2018. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Disappointed in our performance': Cory Bernardi to deregister his Conservatives party

Latika Bourke
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Recruiters are expecting more job applicants for Canberra's public service roles after the NSW government flagged it would reduce "back office" positions. Picture: Erin Jonasson.

NSW public servants to seek APS jobs after cuts: recruiter

Doug Dingwall

Minister Peter Dutton has sought advice about a High Court challenge to the medevac bill.

Dutton points to 'advocate' doctors in bid to axe medevac legislation

Paul Osborne

Yuli Rindyawati and partner Heri Prayitno and their children (from left) Adela Ramadhina, Dimas Triwibowo, and Ferdy Dwiantoro at home in Kambah. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra family faces deportation because son has autism

Megan Doherty

Qantas has pledged a million extra reward-based seats per year and has cut booking fees associated with points-based purchases cut by up to 50 per cent on international flights.

'More seats, fewer fees': Qantas unveils Frequent Flyer program changes

Matt Bungard

An example of what Ms Curtis' "Grassroots Streets" would look like, with neighbours joining blocks and tearing up an unused street behind their properties. Picture: Supplied

'Daring' proposal: tear up your street, make it a park

Finbar O'Mallon

Sperm donations are not the anonymous journey they once were. Picture: Supplied

OPINION
The social parent, the biological parent and the rights of the child

Jenna Price

Fight to restore ACT right to legalise voluntary euthanasia

ACT P-platers driven to anger over hands-free call ban

Crying cancer con artist Belle Gibson 'empathetic'

Peter Cosgrove's image finds home at Parliament

Chis Dawson outside court on Thursday. Picture: AAP Image/Dean Lewins

UPDATED
Chris Dawson charged over allegations of sexual relationship with student

He's back: Henry Speight will return from injury in the Brumbies' final on Saturday night. Picture: Stuart Walmsley/Rugby AU Media

Brumbies give cult hero Speight a shot at Canberra fairytale

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Rugged up Canberrans still exercise around the lake. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Canberra shivers through its coldest day of the year

The Satudarah colours on a T-shirt seized by police. Dean Stephen Reid was allegedly the president of the Canberra Satudarah chapter at the time of an alleged assault. Picture: Supplied

Bikie to stand trial over alleged Oaks Estate guitar assault

Michael Hausch, who recently scored a new Brumbies jacket from the Early Morning Centre in Civic, is still waiting for public housing. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Overflowing: Homeless forced to sleep in swags outside shelter

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Canberra GPs sign up for abortion drug training

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A second term for Trump? Only in America!

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Iran shoots down US drone amid tensions

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US man denies drugging 'attack squirrel'

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Bernardi to deregister political party

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No negotiation on tax, crossbench told

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Senator Cory Bernardi during a division in the Senate in 2018. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'Disappointed in our performance': Cory Bernardi to deregister his Conservatives party

2hrs ago

Recruiters are expecting more job applicants for Canberra's public service roles after the NSW government flagged it would reduce "back office" positions. Picture: Erin Jonasson.

NSW public servants to seek APS jobs after cuts: recruiter

Prime Minister and Minister for the Public Service Scott Morrison.

New report details full cost of efficiency dividend on the APS

Canberra MP Andrew Leigh. Picture: AAP

Fight to restore ACT right to legalise voluntary euthanasia

Woolworths branded nation's 'worst' pokies operator

Nick Toscano

Rachel Noble will take on the role at a time of increasing cyber threat. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

New boss named for government Cyber Security Centre

Sally Whyte

Kristina Keneally said the number of people arriving in Australia by plane before claiming asylum was a sign the people smuggling trade was evolving under Peter Dutton's watch. Picture: Composite AAP/Alex Ellinghausen

Australia's refugee wait list doubles with surge of 'plane people' seeking asylum

Max Koslowski

An oil rig in the Bass Strait operated by Exxon's Australian subsidiary, Esso. Picture: James Davies

Australia's deepest offshore well approved amid transparency call

Peter Hannam

Welcome focus on the south of the city

Welcome focus on the south of the city

The Canberra Times

Stalled bridge supporters should have names recognised

Stalled bridge supporters should have names recognised

Letters to the Editor

Equal pay activists in 1969, the same year the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission accepted the principle of equal pay for equal work. Picture: Fairfax archives

OPINION
50 years after our historic 'equal pay' decision, the legacy of 'women's work' remains

Leonora Risse

Melbourne comedian Daniel Connell used to work at Defence in Canberra.

Daniel Connell is back at the Civic Pub

2hrs ago

Tim Ferguson is returning to Canberra for his show Fast Life On Wheels. Picture: Serious Comedy

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Freewheeling Tim Ferguson returns to Canberra with a vengeance

Ron Cerabona

Raw Integrity Chocolates come to the Handmade Market for the first time.

Festival of Food at Handmade Markets

Karen Hardy

Melbourne comedian Daniel Connell used to work at Defence in Canberra.

Daniel Connell is back at the Civic Pub

2hrs ago

In Disney and Pixars Toy Story 4, Bonnie makes a new friend in kindergarten orientationliterally. Picture: Disney/Pixar

A horror reboot, life of a great artist, and Toy Story lives again

Ron Cerabona

New toy Forky (left, voiced by Tony Hale) and old favourite Woody (Tom Hanks) in Toy Story 4. Picture: Disney/Pixar

Pixar doesn't want to let toys go

He's back: Henry Speight will return from injury in the Brumbies' final on Saturday night. Picture: Stuart Walmsley/Rugby AU Media

Brumbies give cult hero Speight a shot at Canberra fairytale

2hrs ago

ACT Brumbies lock Rory Arnold is preparing for what could be his final game. Picture: Stuart Walmsley/Rugby AU Media

'The Brumbies made me a better person': Arnold to empty tank

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart is drawing on the 1989 group to help the present. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Sheens is at the Origin of Raider ripples dominating today's game

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NSW Blues debutant Millie Boyle wants to be a cross-code star. Picture: NRL Photos

Meet the Bega-raised Wallaroo poised to debut in sky blue

The Black Opal Stakes will form part of a two-day Canberra Carnival of racing.

EXCLUSIVE
Canberra goes carnival in overhaul of racing in ACT

David Polkinghorne

Peter Bulijan in action for the Canberra Cosmos back in 1998. Canberra could soon be represented again in a national second division competition. Picture: Hamish Blair

National soccer second tier on cards within two years

Ed Jackson
2hrs ago

Canberra rower Cara Grzeskowiak, second from the left, will compete at the rowing World Cup. Picture: Rowing Australia/Delly Carr

Pep talk sparks Grzeskowiak's Olympic Games rowing dream

Chris Dutton
2hrs ago

Bonito are providing good sport for anglers throwing lures from the south coast rocks.

Winter chill hasn't dampened spirits on the south coast

Ben Caddaye
2hrs ago

Cat motel more than accommodation, it's a place of love and care

Cat motel more than accommodation, it's a place of love and care

SPOT THE WILDLIFE: The Leopard is one of Africa's "big five" along with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes found in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

Southern Africa's natural wonders

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.

Creating a truly liveable new Canberra community

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

VERTO proudly support older Australians to stay in the workforce

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

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Griffin Legal is the modern law firm you've been looking for

Kathryn Carter

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

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

Kathryn Carter

Australian Conservatives leader Cory Bernardi might return to the Liberals after ending his party.

Bernardi to deregister political party

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Labor's Peter Khalil says his party should pass the full tax plan if the government won't split it.

No negotiation on tax, crossbench told

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A royal commission has heard evidence of concerns Nicola Gobbo was working as a double agent.

Worries 'Lawyer X' fed info to crime boss

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Julie Bishop says families will be relieved four men have been charged over the MH17 tragedy.

Australia's MH17 effort continues: Dutton

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THE PALS: In full costume, Peter Williams, 85, and Max Croot, 90, brought the house down with their rendition of 'The Pals' in the Open Instrumental Duet section.

There's no age limit to showstopping performances

Nicolette Pickard
2hrs ago

Former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer is seeking variations to his bail conditions

Video of Mehajer arrest played in court

Luke Costin
2hrs ago

The owners of units in Mascot Towers hope NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will attend their meeting.

Mascot Towers unsafe for another month

Hannah Higgins
2hrs ago

South Australia's snapper stocks have been severely depleted over the past five years.

South Australian snapper stocks plunge

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A United States military drone has been shot down amid heightened tensions with Iran.

Iran shoots down US drone amid tensions

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A United States military drone has been shot down amid heightened tensions with Iran.

Iran shoots down US drone amid tensions

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An Alabama man wanted by police has denied feeding the drug methamphetamine to his pet squirrel.

US man denies drugging 'attack squirrel'

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An Alabama man wanted by police has denied feeding the drug methamphetamine to his pet squirrel.

US man denies drugging 'attack squirrel'

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Malaysia's prime minister has questioned the objectivity of the investigation into the MH17 crash.

Russia a scapegoat for MH17: Malaysian PM

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Malaysia's prime minister has questioned the objectivity of the investigation into the MH17 crash.

Russia a scapegoat for MH17: Malaysian PM

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Lying down on the job? Just part of the entertainment at the Cunnamulla Fella Festival.

Inspiration for your next holiday

John Rozentals
1hr ago

OVERDUE: John Snaauw is relieved Victorians will have access to assisted dying from Wednesday. Picture: Christine Ansorge

'Assisted dying helped ease my brother's suffering'

Monique Patterson

To improve productivity, wellbeing and engagement, many companies are allowing employees to bring dogs to the office.

Harness puppy power in the office

Lying down on the job? Just part of the entertainment at the Cunnamulla Fella Festival.

Inspiration for your next holiday

John Rozentals
1hr ago

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Holidays with the 'host factor'

Canberran Cath Wallis during her 100-mile hike across Lake Khovsgol in Mongolia. Picture: Supplied

The Canberra mum who became an unexpected adventurer

Amy Martin

A NATIONAL DISGRACE: Thousands of vulnerably elderly Australians are abused every year.

Financial, physical, psychological, sexual - how do we stop elder abuse?

Eileen Wood

"Continence Queen" Bev Killick.

When the drip goes beyond a joke

NARROW WASTE LINE: Baby boomers are Australia's least wasteful generation when it comes to food according to a new report.

Boomers leading the way on food waste

Picture by @karleenminneyphotographer: Ice swimmer Ben Freeman training in Lake Burley Griffin.

Take 5: Instagrammers of Canberra

Belinda and Ashanti Aikonmensah, 22 months, of Queanbeyan.

Take 5: Braving the cold

Garmisch and Tim Riley. Picture: Ashley St George

A nice way to meet your neighbour

Ashley St George

Jodie Green, Aloeburn Poll Merino and Alan Johnston, Longlands Naradhan inspecting the Aloeburn flock during Sheep Week with Shearwell representative, Madeline Willoughby.

All the photos from day four of Shearwell Australia Sheep Week

Jodie Green, Aloeburn Poll Merino and Alan Johnston, Longlands Naradhan inspecting the Aloeburn flock during Sheep Week with Shearwell representative, Madeline Willoughby.

All the photos from day four of Shearwell Australia Sheep Week

The 2018 Australian Stock Dog Spectacular was held in Tamworth with hundreds of competitors in attendance. Picture: FeeMacMedia

Rich working dog event in voluntary administration

The 2018 Australian Stock Dog Spectacular was held in Tamworth with hundreds of competitors in attendance. Picture: FeeMacMedia

Rich working dog event in voluntary administration

MONDAY'S RESULT: David Hill, of David Hill Livestock and Property, Albury, vendor Gary Mickan of Walla and livestock agent Steve Grantham of Elders Corows. Picture: Supplied

Wagga claims national lamb record at $354.20

MONDAY'S RESULT: David Hill, of David Hill Livestock and Property, Albury, vendor Gary Mickan of Walla and livestock agent Steve Grantham of Elders Corows. Picture: Supplied

Wagga claims national lamb record at $354.20