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Sacked public servant 'failed to conceal identity despite anonymous tweets'
The government's lawyers have told the High Court restrictions on free speech for public servants don't bar them from holding political opinions.
- by Doug Dingwall
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Political expenses
Fraser Anning spent most taxpayers' money on family travel last year
The far-right Queensland senator charged taxpayers nearly $35,000 to fly his family around the country - more than any other MP.
- by Nigel Gladstone and Michael Koziol
Police negotiators resolve tense situation at Canberra Hospital
A 46-year-old man remains in custody after the situation was resolved without incident.
Former Canberra public housing blocks snapped up by local developers
The troubled Stuart Flats in Griffith, Gowrie Court in Narrabundah, and Strathgordon Court in Lyons went under the hammer on Wednesday.
- by Cassandra Morgan
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'One of those low points': Roger Pegrum on Canberra's modern buildings
Former government architect Roger Pegrum says Canberra's slump in quality buildings can be overcome, but a better vision for the future is needed.
- by Sally Pryor
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Science
CSIRO profiting from weight loss pill not science-backed
Australia's national science agency, is being used to promote a weight-loss pill despite there being no evidence it works.
- by Liam Mannix
Trump calls top aide's spouse 'husband from hell'
US President Donald Trump intensified an online battle with senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway's husband.
NZ's deputy PM heads to Turkey to 'confront' Erdogan
Erdogan - seeking to drum up support for his party - said the mass shooting was part of a wider attack on Turkey.
Former premier warns deal with One Nation cost seats
Scott Morrison is being warned against playing “footsie” with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.
- by David Crowe
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Govt nearly triples spend on big four consultancies as donations rise
- by Doug Dingwall and Markus Mannheim
APS review suggests common pay, greater power for secretaries
- by Doug Dingwall and Sally Whyte
National
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NSW votes
Stadium could have been refurbished for $18 million, secret report shows
- by Alexandra Smith
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RSPCA Australia
RSPCA condemns rescue group with animals in 'horrendous conditions'
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Politics
Former Liberal leader warns preferencing One Nation cost him seats
Scott Morrison is being warned against playing “footsie” with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.
- by David Crowe
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Political expenses
Fraser Anning spent most taxpayers' money on family travel last year
- by Nigel Gladstone and Michael Koziol
World
Property byallhomes
When planning a renovation this is the most important place to start
This is the canvas over which you’ll add your colours, products and fixtures to create the look you want.
- by Jane Eyles-Bennett
The Book House: Inside the home inspired by a love of reading
A sandstone rock shelf and love of reading inspired the design of this unique Sydney seaside home.
- by Elizabeth Clarke
Business
'Trade of the century': Buy gold and sell stocks, top hedge fund says
One of last year's best-performing hedge funds says buy bullion now as stocks are due for another meltdown.
- by Sarah Ponczek
Small business
Entertainment
Are MAFS producers running out of storylines?
Yet another episode succumbs to the old wife-swap trope, with not much else to keep us entertained.
- by Amy Croffey
Porn king bankrupted over unpaid debts
Debt collectors finally caught up with pornographer Damien Costas in the Federal Court on Wednesday.
- by Andrew Hornery
Lifestyle
MAFS is closer to life than you may think, demographically speaking
- by Thomas Sigler and Elin Charles-Edwards
Smarter living
How parenthood brings back the cliques of your youth
When you start a family, a new sort of clique-iness creeps back in. It's subtle at first.
- by Jill Johnson Mann
AFLW CEO Nicole Livingstone is kicking serious goals
Former swimming champ Nicole Livingstone has the winning edge to take the AFLW to the next level.
- by Luke Ryan
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Sport
The Raiders have a new team song - and most people seem to like it
The Canberra Raiders Old Boys of '89 want the current edition of the Green Machine to create their own history. And tweaking the victory song is part of that.
- by David Polkinghorne
Rob Valetini racing clock to the World Cup after scans on knee
The rising Brumbies star will have only a handful of games to impress Wallabies coaches, but another injured ACT star is nearing closer to a comeback.
- by Chris Dutton
