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Tim Fischer. Photo: Eddie Jim.

Former deputy PM Tim Fischer dies aged 73

Anthony Bunn
2hrs ago

Fenner Hall, at rear, part of the Australian National University's Kambri precinct on University Avenue. Picture: Karleen Minney

Fenner Hall students forced to vacate rooms until 2020

Jasper Lindell
41m ago

Jessica Skipper, her two-year-old son, Charlie, and partner Jake Tidey, who opted not to take advantage of the government's dad and partner pay two-week scheme as it would see a drop in the family's income. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Lagging behind': Why some dads aren't using paid parental leave

Cassandra Morgan

Tim Fischer at Parliament House in 1996. Picture: Andrew Meares

Tim Fischer embraced life in Canberra and refused to join the slanging match against it

Megan Doherty
43m ago

Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said the bill was required to send a message that Australia's borders are stronger than ever. Picture: AAP

'I am not a criminal': former detainee warns against lifetime ban for asylum seekers

Katie Burgess
2hrs ago

Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer in 2018. Picture: Eddie Jim

Tim Fischer - a man of courage and loyalty

Michelle Grattan
2hrs ago

A tram on Northbourne Avenue: With stage 1 complete, the government is pushing ahead with a mini-leg of stage 2, but an economist has warned that train builders are in hot demand.

Leading economist says conditions right for light rail cost blow out

Kirsten Lawson

The man will face court on multiple charges on Thursday.

Man arrested over theft and Gungahlin service station altercation

'Missing' swimmer charged after South Coast hoax search

Canberra's heritage sites in limbo for decades

Engineering firm 'weak as piss': Canavan lashes company for giving into protesters

What's in a 'day'? Workers' court win over Cadbury

Tim Fischer. Photo: Eddie Jim.

Former deputy PM Tim Fischer dies aged 73

2hrs ago

Chris Chippendale from Life Without Barriers promoting quiet hour at Woolworths.

Woolworths rolls out 'quiet hour' in Canberra

Re-signed? The Raiders are keen to keep Ricky Stuart until the end of 2022. Picture: NRL Imagery

Raiders keen to lock Ricky into a new deal

Agricultural scientist Tim Sides, left, canning his gluten-free beer at Wild Polly in Fyshwick. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Can do attitude at Canberra's newest brewer

The residential heritage precincts of Canberra's Inner South and Inner North

ALLHOMES
The residential heritage precincts of Canberra's Inner South and Inner North

Rob Sitch returns as Tony Woodford in the latest season of "Utopia". Picture: Hwa Goh.

Utopia is back, and it's not that kind about Canberra light rail

Hawke memorabilia to go under the hammer

16m ago

Banks in Hong Kong condemn violence

21m ago

'He talked to you as if it was the most exciting part of his day'

28m ago

French hiker found in Kakadu

29m ago

SKM collapse costs Vic councils $1 million

34m ago

Deputy PM apologises for Pacific comments

38m ago

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Former Nationals leaders Barnaby Joyce and Tim Fischer during Question Time at Parliament House in November 2014. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

'He talked to you as if it was the most exciting part of his day'

28m ago

Tim Fischer at Parliament House in 1996. Picture: Andrew Meares

Tim Fischer embraced life in Canberra and refused to join the slanging match against it

43m ago

Draft laws against religious discrimination will released before parliament returns in September.

Plan to pass religion bill by year's end

Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer in 2018. Picture: Eddie Jim

Tim Fischer - a man of courage and loyalty

2hrs ago

Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said the bill was required to send a message that Australia's borders are stronger than ever. Picture: AAP

'I am not a criminal': former detainee warns against lifetime ban for asylum seekers

Katie Burgess
2hrs ago

Rob Sitch returns as Tony Woodford in the latest season of "Utopia". Picture: Hwa Goh.

Utopia is back, and it's not that kind about Canberra light rail

Doug Dingwall

Former ministers Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop face scrutiny over their post-political jobs.

Lobbying ex-ministers 'should have Parliament access revoked'

Katie Burgess

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds at Parliament House. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Australia to deploy forces to Gulf strait

Daniel McCulloch

Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers a reading during Good Friday Easter services at St Charbel's Catholic Maronite Church in Sydney. Picture: AAP

OPINION
Testing the relationship between church and state

John Warhurst

Molonglo Valley development saga is a sad and sorry tale

Molonglo Valley development saga is a sad and sorry tale

George Pell arrives at Supreme Court of Victoria for his appeal. Picture: Jason South

OPINION
Failure of Pell's appeal will help heal abuse survivors

Barney Zwartz

Brad Pitt, left, Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino on the set of Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. Picture: Supplied

OPINION
From Quentin to Walt, the household names behind the cameras

Ron Cerabona

Leigh Sales will speak on August 29 at MOAD. Picture: Peter Brew Bevan

Poets dead and living, Leigh Sales and more

Ron Cerabona

Sue Lovegrove, Shimmer no. 9.28, in Shimmer at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Depicting shimmers of light on water

Sasha Grishin

Brad Pitt, left, Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino on the set of Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. Picture: Supplied

OPINION
From Quentin to Walt, the household names behind the cameras

Adam Goodes in The Australian Dream. Picture: Supplied

Action, animation and Adam Goodes in this week's new films

Ron Cerabona

A panel will discuss women's safety after dark.

Talk about women's safety after dark

Re-signed? The Raiders are keen to keep Ricky Stuart until the end of 2022. Picture: NRL Imagery

Raiders keen to lock Ricky into a new deal

Harry Garside has been doing ballet to enhance his Tokyo Olympic hopes. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pirouettes and punches for a boxing bid

The Canberra Raiders are enjoying their most consistent season since 2003. Picture: AAP

Financial bonus adds spice to Raiders top-four charge

Tokyo dreams: Rachel Tallent and Mitch Morgans are hoping to qualify together. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Talented duo find extra motivation for Tokyo dream

Canberra's Luke Letcher has been named in the Australian team for the World Rowing Championship.

ACT rowers set sights on Olympic gold medals

Charlie Johns

Nathan Lyon is set to pass Dennis Lillee on all-time Australian Test wicket list. Picture: AP

Nice Garry: Lyon on the brink of surpassing Lillee

Lucie Bertoldo

Canberra Raiders fans have fallen in love with the Viking clap. Picture: NRL Images

How a Viking trend redefined Raiders passion

Chris Dutton

Australia coach Justin Langer, centre left, consoles Steve Smith during training at Headingley on Tuesday. Picture: AP

Steve Smith to miss third Test after sitting out Leeds training

Chris Barrett

Finding the missing millions: Many people infected with Hepatitis B and C in Australia aren't even aware they have the virus.

World Hepatitis Day - Australians are still missing out on care

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

COLOURED WORLD: Sunset at Nyhavn pier in Copenhagen's Old Town. While in Copenhagen you will also be enchanted by the Little Mermaid statue by Edvard Eriksen.

Cruise and tour Scandinavia and the Baltic

We may not have been back to the moon since 1969 but the advanced technology of today would certainly have to make for a smoother landing.

Could your mobile phone take you to the moon and back?

Jet Blast Plumbing provides Canberra with a 24 hour service, seven days a week. Tony offers a quick response and no call-out fee. Photo: Supplied.

You get a quick-response promise from Jet Blast Plumbing

Seek the skills of experienced professionals to get the best results and to get the best value for the money you spend. Photo: Shutterstock.

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Australia's largest assistive technology and disability event, the ATSA Independent Living Expo, will take place in Canberra at the National Convention Centre on Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28. The expo has become the most influential event on the disability calendar.

Australia's largest disability expo opens in Canberra next week

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A treasure trove of memorablia is to be auctioned as Bob Hawke's wife Blanche d'Alpuget downsizes.

Hawke memorabilia to go under the hammer

16m ago

Missing French hiker Yann Buriet has been found missing in the Kakadu National Park.

French hiker found in Kakadu

29m ago

Recycling giant SKM has gone into receivership with $100 million of debts.

SKM collapse costs Vic councils $1 million

34m ago

Michael McCormack has apologised for his controversial statements on Pacific nations last week.

Deputy PM apologises for Pacific comments

38m ago

Tim Fischer backed John Howard's overhauling of Australia's gun laws after the Port Arthur massacre.

Gun laws will be Tim Fischer's legacy

Paul Osborne
44m ago

John Chardon is on trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court, accused of murdering his estranged wife.

Lover of missing Qld wife absent from work

Aaron Bunch
51m ago

Todd Andrew Killiner was behind the wheel of a road train when flipped over about 87km from Newman.

WA truckie guilty over fiery fatal crash

1hr ago

Former deputy PM Tim Fischer (R) has died after a decade-long battle with cancer.

Former deputy PM Tim Fischer dies aged 73

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

Protesters sprayed fire extinguishers during a demonstration at a Hong Kong subway station.

Banks in Hong Kong condemn violence

21m ago

Protesters sprayed fire extinguishers during a demonstration at a Hong Kong subway station.

Banks in Hong Kong condemn violence

21m ago

A study shows that sitting less and moving more reduces the risk of early death.

Exercise at any intensity prolongs life

1hr ago

A study shows that sitting less and moving more reduces the risk of early death.

Exercise at any intensity prolongs life

1hr ago

Explorers have uncovered a partial hull collapse on the sunken Titanic in the Atlantic.

Titanic expedition uncovers hull collapse

2hrs ago

Explorers have uncovered a partial hull collapse on the sunken Titanic in the Atlantic.

Titanic expedition uncovers hull collapse

2hrs ago

Anybody investing in shares can expect four negative years out of every 10. This does leave six good ones to take advantage of.

Time in is more important than timing

Noel Whittaker

Leigh Sales will speak on August 29 at MOAD. Picture: Peter Brew Bevan

Poets dead and living, Leigh Sales and more

Ron Cerabona

A great experience: fishing at Berkeley River Lodge.

Great ideas for your next getaway

John Rozentals

A great experience: fishing at Berkeley River Lodge.

Great ideas for your next getaway

John Rozentals

Nowhere epitomises the problems as much as Venice, which attracts 30 million tourists a year to its magnificent canals and bridges.

Top tourism spots crack down as they become victim of own success

Emma Batha, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Alwyn Doolan, who spent a year walking 8500 km from Cape York to Canberra.
Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong @wakeupsitt

Instagrammers of Canberra

George Morseu, Jacob Angelatos, and Andrew Whittle of Easts Rugby Club.

Socials: Tries and ties

Jamila Toderas

Kate Parkinson and Matt Parkinson with Evie Parkinson, 7, and Asher Parkinson, 4.

Socials: Think outside the brick

Dion Georgopoulous

Geoff Rice of Langlands Hanlon, Parkes, takes bids at the prime lamb sale in Forbes.

Let's take a look at the positives during drought

1hr ago

Geoff Rice of Langlands Hanlon, Parkes, takes bids at the prime lamb sale in Forbes.

Let's take a look at the positives during drought

1hr ago

Ian Medd and his agronomist, Tim Sawley, Landmark Townsend, Merriwa (also on our front cover) inspect canola growth on Cavan, Merriwa.

March rain yields success

2hrs ago

Ian Medd and his agronomist, Tim Sawley, Landmark Townsend, Merriwa (also on our front cover) inspect canola growth on Cavan, Merriwa.

March rain yields success

2hrs ago

Between 2013 and 2018, weaners traded, on average, 11 cents a kilogram higher than feeders.

Premiums in a tough season

Between 2013 and 2018, weaners traded, on average, 11 cents a kilogram higher than feeders.

Premiums in a tough season