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Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Anthony Toms on their wedding day in Newcastle.

'A lovely day': Chief Minister celebrates his marriage

Megan Doherty

Liberal Elizabeth Kikkert Picture: Jamila Toderas

'Punishment': Politicians clash over school chaplains ban

Dan Jervis-Bardy

SUBSCRIBERGaetjens wanted quiet on PM&C toilet signs

Daniel Burdon

Man beat former Canberra prison cellmate unconscious in 'vicious' Garema Place attack

Cassandra Morgan

Local members of the community mourn the death of teenager shot by a police officer in Alice Springs Rally. Picture: Zach Hope

Northern Territory Police officer to 'vigorously contest' murder charge

Zach Hope, Rachel Eddie and Natassia Chrysanthos

Several companies have run into financial trouble not long after receiving a government grant.

SUBSCRIBERCompanies given federal government grants went bust soon afterwards

Katie Burgess
Kirsten Lawson

Australia's Olympic officials will meet with the ABC over live radio broadcasts of the Tokyo Games.

Crisis talks over ABC Olympics coverage

Eamonn Tiernan

SUBSCRIBERCharges withdrawn against tradie accused of 0.004 gram cocaine possession

Alexandra Back

Ex-principal echoes school budget concerns after chaplain ban

Postage prices set to rise as ACCC does not oppose increase

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Fourth person dies in NSW bushfires

SUBSCRIBERHow ACT govt planned to outsource weekend services

'A lovely day': Chief Minister celebrates his marriage

Meriton brand to hit Canberra

Oliver Tester used his metal detector to help a stranger find her ring. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberran and his metal detector reunites ring with owner

Lanyon farmer Andrew Geikie is concerned about the long, dry summer ahead and the fire threat it will bring. Picture: Karleen Minney

What farmers are doing to prevent repeat of the 2003 urban firestorm

Kristen Stewart, left, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska star in Charlie's Angels. Picture: Supplied

How will Charlie's Angels fare?

Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson lists house for sale

Minister's 'contempt' for climate question

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Citywide protests disrupt Hong Kong

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China factory output growth slows

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Former SA road safety boss resisted arrest

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High Court to hear lake mum case appeal

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Qld bracing for dangerous fire threat

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SUBSCRIBERGaetjens wanted quiet on PM&C toilet signs

Media directors Hugh Marks, Michael Miller and Gavin Morris at Parliament House on Wednesday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Progress on press freedom changes, ministers 'open' to changes

SUBSCRIBERCompanies given federal government grants went bust soon afterwards

Angus Taylor has been under fire, after it was revealed he used fake figures to attack Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Picture: Dominic Lorrimer

SUBSCRIBERTrove used to cast doubt on Angus Taylor's claims about Clover Moore letter

Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth, who resigned in 2003 over his handling of child sex abuse claims in the church. Picture: Joe Armao.

Greens push for former GG to lose pension

Kirsten Lawson

Alexander Downer: Warned Australia to be wary of getting too close to a Corbyn-led Labour government in Britain. Picture: Eamon Gallagher

Corbyn 'hostile' to Western interests, Downer warns

Kirsten Lawson

ATO commissioner Chris Jordan. Picture: Andrew Meares

SUBSCRIBERATO staff ditch bargaining, vote for pay rises

Doug Dingwall

Barnaby Joyce has said the people who died in the NSW bushfires were probably Greens voters.

UPDATEDBarnaby Joyce suggests NSW fire victims were Greens voters

Katie Burgess

Shame on the divisiveness of our political leaders

Letters to the editor

Chief Minister Andrew Barr and fellow MLAs are considering a bill to introduce a new communication allowance. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONNew communication allowance for MLAs does not pass pub test

Anne Cahill Lambert

Funding critical for corruption body

The Canberra Times

Big Spring Picnic in Haig Park on Sunday

Canberra author Chris Hammer. Picture: Supplied

Litbits: Bob Hawke, Chris Hammer and Olive Cotton

How will Charlie's Angels fare?

Ron Cerabona

Big Spring Picnic in Haig Park on Sunday

Animator Daniel Agdag working in his studio. Picture: Debbie Cuthbertson

What's on in arts: Animation, anniversaries and a look at North Korea

Adam Driver in The Report. Picture: Supplied

On film, feisty Angels, race cars and the CIA

Former teammates of Kato Ottio visit his family in his PNG village.

SUBSCRIBERRaiders past and present pay touching tribute to Ottio

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Shaun Fensom is set to suit up in the Canberra Raiders Cup. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Fenno's back: Cult hero returns to Canberra rugby league scene

Will Goddard, right, has a chance to impress in Ireland. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Brumbies prospect lured to Ireland for a chance

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Raiders recruit George Williams could be brought into the 17 to make his Great Britain debut. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERWilliams looks set to make Lions debut against Kumuls

It will be the first ABL season Michael Collins, left, won't be in the Cavalry dugout. Manager Keith Ward, right, will be in charge. Picture: Katherine Griffiths

Cavalry begins new charge as era comes to end

David Polkinghorne
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Wagga Wagga trainer Trevor Sutherland will back-up Gentleman Max from the Snake Gully Cup into the Road to Jericho. Picture: Richard Briggs

Long Road to Jericho begins

Matthew Malone
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Changeable weather has dominated the local fishing scene this week. Picture: Ross Caddaye

Snow, wind and fire create some tough fishing conditions

Ben Caddaye
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Unavailable: Will Pucovski is taking a break for his mental well being. Picture: Getty Images

Pucovski asks not to be considered for Test squad due to 'mental wellbeing'

Chris Barrett and Daniel Cherny

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

Vantage Strata Managing Director Chris Miller.

Vantage Strata named Canberra's leading strata management experts

SMSFs create opportunities when supported by good advice

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

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Vehicles face airbag registration ban

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Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Gemma Purves

Benjamin Tuffnell pleaded guilty to drink driving, failing to obey police and resisting arrest.

Former SA road safety boss resisted arrest

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Akon Guode was jailed after she intentionally drove into a lake, killing three of her children.

High Court to hear lake mum case appeal

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Firefighters are working to contain 70 fires across Queensland before the threat intensifies Friday.

Qld bracing for dangerous fire threat

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DFAT has pledged $500 million to 2025 to help Pacific nations deal with climate change issues.

DFAT releases Pacific region climate plan

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Ertunc Eriklioglu, his brother and another man are charged with planning a terrorist act.

Accused Vic terror trio 'wanted rifle'

Caroline Schelle
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NSW Police says a review into David Elliott's 'road rage' found no further action is required.

No confidence in Elliott review: NSW Labor

Jodie Stephens and Aine Fox
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Zita Sukys and Dale Ewins were shot by police at an erotic costume party in a Melbourne nightclub.

Vic Police to finally investigate shooting

Christine McGinn and Marnie Banger
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The WA Racing and Gaming minister has vowed to ensure oversight of horses from birth until death.

WA moves to improve racehorse welfare

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Broad activity in China's factory sector remained weak in October.

China factory output growth slows

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China factory output growth slows

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Ray Cromartie maintained his innocence until the end over the killing of a US store clerk in 1994.

US man executed for 1994 clerk killing

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US man executed for 1994 clerk killing

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Sam Rainsy had said he would return from exile to rally opposition to Cambodia's Hun Sen.

Cambodia to release over 70 activists

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Cambodia to release over 70 activists

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OMG, LOVE THIS: Stylist Julia Green says colour is the quickest and easiest way to breathe life into a room and create a dream teen retreat. Photos: Dulux Australia. Stylist: Julia Green, photographer: Armelle Habib.

Update your teen's bedroom with paint

Litbits: Bob Hawke, Chris Hammer and Olive Cotton

Cut out the stress: If you cannot pay your credit card in full each month you are not living within your means.

Cut up your credit card and avoid financial stress

Noel Whittaker

Working out how to switch off all the lights in a hotel room shouldn't be that difficult ... should it? Picture: Supplied

When there's room for improvement

Michael Turtle

Wineglass Bay: Guests will learn about the unique animals that live there and the peninsula's history, including the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains.

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The famous Hampden Bridge: a Kangaroo Valley landmark.

Savour the sights of the Shoalhaven

John Rozentals

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

Picture by Dion Georgopolous @dion_georgopolous.

Instagrammers of Canberra

From left, Kyrstle and Ollie Larnach of Moncrieff.

Return of the working class man

Jamila Toderas

Edward Reilly from Bonner, and 2020 ACT Young Australian of the Year nominee Tilleah Roselli from Evatt.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

Target, KMART to phase out muelsed wool by '23

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Target, KMART to phase out muelsed wool by '23

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NOT HAPPY: Tamworth councillor Russell Webb labelled the Murray Darling Basin Plan a "bloody mess" at this week's meeting. Photo: Jacob McArthur 121119JMA10