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Brisbane mother and daughter Julie, 47, and Jessica Richards, 20, were killed in the White Island eruption in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

Mother and daughter confirmed dead after volcano eruption

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Nelligen Holiday Park manager Todd Sutherland. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week announced a major overhaul of the public service. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERAPS shake-up is a sign the government has lost its way

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An Adelaide woman has been found alive after the NZ volcanic eruption but others remain missing.

NZ volcano injuries hamper identifications

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After an afternoon of clearer air, the smoke returned to Canberra on Tuesday evening. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UPDATEDBushfire threat eases as smoke returns to Canberra

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Judge Advocate General Rear Admiral Michael Slattery in his chambers at the NSW Supreme Court, where he is a judge. Picture: Brendan Esposito

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Instant millionaire in Tuggeranong yet to claim big Lotto prize

Instant millionaire in Tuggeranong yet to claim big Lotto prize

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The question being asked now is why tourists were allowed on such a dangerous island. Picture: Michael Schade

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Brisbane mother and daughter Julie, 47, and Jessica Richards, 20, were killed in the White Island eruption in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

Mother and daughter confirmed dead after volcano eruption

23m ago

Sunbaker 2019 by Eunie Kim.

Canberran recreates iconic Australian photo

The NZ volcano burns victims could be dealing with their injuries for years to come.

NZ volcano: Explainer on burns injuries

Italian and Sons: impressive, dependable and exciting at the same time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Our favourite Canberra restaurants of 2019

Matt Geelan at his Murramarang Road home and (inset) on his roof during the fire on Thursday. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Matt stared down a fire with a hose, but he wasn't alone

Great Southern will travel between Adelaide and Brisbane.

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NSW to allow pill bins at music festivals

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Mother and daughter confirmed dead after volcano eruption

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Leave us out of religion debate: Vinnies

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Simon Overland sacked by Melbourne council

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APT is ready to resume operations in Myanmar in September. Picture: Shutterstock

Voyager returns with $140 million facelift

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These amazing natural limestone structures stand as high as 3.5 metres and were formed about 25,000 to 30,000 years ago. Picture: Shutterstock

Explore the ancient wonderland in our own backyard

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week announced a major overhaul of the public service. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERAPS shake-up is a sign the government has lost its way

Jen Walton gives evidence at the Royal Commission to Aged Care quality in Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

Dementia patients need better care, Royal Commission told

The federal government has released its updated proposed religious freedom laws for public comment.

Rejigged religious freedom bill released

David Littleproud says deploying more ADF resources to bushfires could pose national security risks.

Warning on using air force planes in fires

Canberra and the states have agreed more needs to be done to better integrate drought relief.

Farmers need rate relief: federal drought minister

Matt Coughlan

Hays director Kathy Kostyrko. Picture: Rohan Thomson

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Bill Shorten at Labor's caucus meeting last week, where new leader Anthony Albanese basked in the Coalition's recent missteps. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Shorten most unpopular Labor leader in more than 30 years

Kirsten Lawson

Ian McAllister, from the Australian National University school of politics. Picture: Supplied

Australians vote with their home and shares top of mind

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Prepare your bushfire action plan now

Prepare your bushfire action plan now

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Immigration Minister David Coleman last year cancelled the visas of two Indigenous Australian men. Picture: Getty Images

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Dominic O'Sullivan

Morrison government is out of step on climate policy

Morrison government is out of step on climate policy

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the early 1970s. Photo given to London's National Portrait Gallery and to appear in Love Stories at National Portrait Gallery. Picture: Herb Schmitz

National Portrait Gallery announces winter blockbuster

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ASC CEO Kate Palmer says they still don't know if any sensitive information was stolen in the cyber attack. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

ASC to contact almost 20,000 people after hacking

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Jared Tallent finally got his hands on a gold medal for the 50km walk for the 2012 London Olympics - four years later. Picture: Eddie Jim.

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Canberra United has the biggest membership base of all teams in the W-League. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERCanberra United warns misbehaving fans face bans after incidents

John Bateman fired a shot at "muppets" on social media. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Bateman vents at 'muppets'

Jahrome Brown is embracing the No. 7 challenge at the Brumbies for 2020. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERBrown's broken leg a speed bump for No. 7 heaven

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Leilani Mitchell will return to Canberra for the first time since helping the Capitals win the title. Picture: Mick Connolly WNBL

Capitals brace for Mitchell showdown

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Canberra junior Matt Frawley has returned with an eye on an NRL berth. Picture: Raiders Media

SUBSCRIBER'Crazy ride' brings Frawley home

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Russia has been banned from the Olympics and world championships for the next four years.

'Strongest possible message': ASADA backs Russian ban

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

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Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Vantage Strata Managing Director Chris Miller.

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Oia town on Santorini island, Greece. Get amongst the traditional and famous houses and churches with blue domes over the Caldera, Aegean sea.

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Vehicles face airbag registration ban

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The NSW police commissioner says he's personally overseeing a review into strip-searches of minors.

Fuller changes tune on NSW strip-searches

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Amnesty bins will be set up at NSW musical festivals so people can discard pills if they see police.

NSW to allow pill bins at music festivals

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Brisbane mother and daughter Julie, 47, and Jessica Richards, 20, were killed in the White Island eruption in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

Mother and daughter confirmed dead after volcano eruption

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Catholic charity Vinnies wants to be left out of the debate around proposed religious freedom laws.

Leave us out of religion debate: Vinnies

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Former Victoria Police commissioner Simon Overland has been sacked as CEO of a Melbourne council.

Simon Overland sacked by Melbourne council

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The mother charged with murdering her young girls after they died in a hot car remains in custody.

Qld mum remanded over toddler deaths

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The man accused of a mass shooting in Darwin in which four men were killed has faced court.

Psych report coming for accused NT shooter

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'Fires Near Me' was one of the top searches in Australia in 2019, as many areas suffered bushfires.

Voting and fires: the top searches of 2019

Benita Kolovos
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A deadline for the US to impose tariffs on Chinese imports is looming, ahead of Christmas.

US China tariffs threaten Christmas goods

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A deadline for the US to impose tariffs on Chinese imports is looming, ahead of Christmas.

US China tariffs threaten Christmas goods

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Conservationists plan to plant new forests on peaks near Loch Ness over the next 50-100 years.

Forest to be planted near Loch Ness

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Conservationists plan to plant new forests on peaks near Loch Ness over the next 50-100 years.

Forest to be planted near Loch Ness

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Argentina has inaugurated new President Alberto Fernandez.

Argentina inaugurates new president

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Argentina has inaugurated new President Alberto Fernandez.

Argentina inaugurates new president

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Edith Cowan University's Dr Stephanie Rainey-Smith shares her insights into Alzheimer's disease on the Body of Knowledge podcast.

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Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

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James Miller and Stephen Routley from Melbourne with Nick Hocking of Queanbeyan.

Socials: Canberra Canoe Club Challenge

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Marilyn Warner, of Kambah, and Julie Gilberton, of Monash.

Socials: Behind the news

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Kristen Clark, Eliza Lucas and Abbey Lucas, 10, from Tocumwal.

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There was a record number of agents at this year's ALPA Auctioneers School at Warwick Farm, Sydney, this month.

Agent school gets a big boost

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There was a record number of agents at this year's ALPA Auctioneers School at Warwick Farm, Sydney, this month.

Agent school gets a big boost

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STEEP DECLINE: Gunnedah may be the Koala capital, but populations have been in decline in recent years. Photo: Nick Moir

Another declining koala population under the spotlight

STEEP DECLINE: Gunnedah may be the Koala capital, but populations have been in decline in recent years. Photo: Nick Moir

Another declining koala population under the spotlight

Students bust a move at St John's Parish School in Trangie

Dancing shoes are on, students are ready to Bust the Dust

Students bust a move at St John's Parish School in Trangie

Dancing shoes are on, students are ready to Bust the Dust