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China's Sun Yang, centre, holds up his gold medal as silver medalist Australia's Mack Horton, left, stands away from the podium with bronze medalist Italy's Gabriele Detti right, after the men's 400m freestyle final at the World Swimming Championship Picture: AP

Horton swim protest disrespects China: Sun

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Canberra United are unable to play night games at McKellar Park thanks to a pair of complaints by nearby residents. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Two complaints mean ACT stadium's lights must go unused

Australia players celebrate with Jess Molineux, left, celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Anya Shrubsole. Picture: AP

Australia draw to retain women's Ashes

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Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad doesn't want to miss a thing in Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Raiders have the Charnze to stamp title credentials

Women of a certain age have, and deserve, a voice. Picture: Shutterstock

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We, the women of Canberra, have more in common than we'd like to admit

Simon Toohey spent a lot of time smiling in the kitchen. Picture: Supplied

Cooking up a storm after MasterChef

New photos mark George's 6th birthday

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Ukraine president set for commanding win

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Queanbyean senior constable to face domestic violence charges

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Chaos as prisoners escape cells and attack staff at NSW detention centre

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Trade deal key to Brexit deadlock: Boris

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Horton swim protest disrespects China, says Sun

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Scott Morrison wants drought funding to pass quickly when parliament resumes on Monday.

Parliament weighs drought, farm invaders

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Scott Morrison says he won't be making any deals to get a bill for a drought fund across the line.

No deals on drought fund laws: Morrison

Major Stuart McCarthy broke ranks in 2015 to call for action on the drugs. Picture: Brendon Thorne

Health checks for soldiers part of trial

Industry Minister Karen Andrews says the states committed to the Shergold report recommendations.

New building rules a month away: minister

The federal government wants laws to stop foreign fighters returning to Australia passed.

Need to stop return of fighters: minister

Colin Brinsden

Senator Rachel Siewert, who says the low level of Newstart payments is a crisis. Picture: AAP

Bill to increase Newstart, as chorus for change grows

Sally Whyte

David Oldfield says he's learned from his mistakes, Pauline hasn't

David Oldfield says he's learned from his mistakes, Pauline hasn't

Kirsten Lawson

Illegal rubbish dumping is just one of many reasons agencies have accessed people's metadata. Picture: Simone De Peak

Data retention laws used for fines, rubbish dumping

Sally Whyte

In touch with our inner Uluruffian

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In touch with our inner Uluruffian

Ian Warden

President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a meeting during his provincial tour to the North Khorasan, Iran, on July 14, 2019. . Picture: Iranian Presidency Office via AP

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World must keep pressure on Iran

Ahron Shapiro

Are rational public service salaries too hard?

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Are rational public service salaries too hard?

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Megan Cope with, on the wall, a work she created: an ancient map of the current war zone plus aviation symbols. Picture: Jo-Anne Driessens.

How a peaceful Aboriginal artist got on with Australian warriors in the Middle East

Steve Evans

ACT government officials raised the concerns during 2016 as the School of Music struggled to recover from brutal funding cuts from ANU management. Picture: Marina Neil

School of Music concerns behind decision to axe H Course

Sherryn Groch

Simon Toohey spent a lot of time smiling in the kitchen. Picture: Supplied

Cooking up a storm after MasterChef

Karen Hardy

Megan Cope with, on the wall, a work she created: an ancient map of the current war zone plus aviation symbols. Picture: Jo-Anne Driessens.

How a peaceful Aboriginal artist got on with Australian warriors in the Middle East

Colin Ogilvie with the 1927 Bean Sundowner that was driven from London to Sydney by Francis Birtles. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

On restoration road: gnarled hands that protect our precious motoring past

Peter Brewer

Dr Kate Flaherty will speak on Shakespeare, the moon and the Globe. Picture: Jack Fox/ANU

Exploration of the lunar effect on Shakespeare

Ron Cerabona

New Zealand's players celebrate after winning the Netball World Cup final match between Australia. Picture: AP

NZ beat Australia in Netball World Cup thriller

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Australia players celebrate with Jess Molineux, left, celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Anya Shrubsole. Picture: AP

Australia draw to retain women's Ashes

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Katie Ledecky of United State, silver, Ariarne Titmus of Australia, gold, and Leah Smith of US, bronze, celebrate on the podium of the Women's 400m Freestyle. Picture: AP

Titmus sets up swim rivalry with Ledecky

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China's Sun Yang, centre, holds up his gold medal as silver medalist Australia's Mack Horton, left, stands away from the podium with bronze medalist Italy's Gabriele Detti right, after the men's 400m freestyle final at the World Swimming Championship Picture: AP

Horton swim protest disrespects China: Sun

1hr ago

Kangaroos forward Nukurua Ngere fends off a Warriors opponent. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Slow starts a barrier to Warriors' finals hopes

David Polkinghorne

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad doesn't want to miss a thing in Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Raiders have the Charnze to stamp title credentials

Caden Helmers

Canberra United are unable to play night games at McKellar Park thanks to a pair of complaints by nearby residents. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINION
Two complaints mean ACT stadium's lights must go unused

Caden Helmers

The Raiders are a title threat according to Parramatta legend Peter Sterling. Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Our Sterling title threat

David Polkinghorne

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

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

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Road Jet is the new stress free way to travel

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Riot police outside the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre. Photo: Top Notch Video

Chaos as prisoners escape cells and attack staff at NSW detention centre

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China's Sun Yang, centre, holds up his gold medal as silver medalist Australia's Mack Horton, left, stands away from the podium with bronze medalist Italy's Gabriele Detti right, after the men's 400m freestyle final at the World Swimming Championship Picture: AP

Horton swim protest disrespects China, says Sun

50m ago

Word of warning: Krystal Bailey, of Karuah, took legal action against the doctor who "botched" her breast augmentation. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

'I laid there, just in shock': woman takes legal action over breast surgery

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Scott Morrison wants drought funding to pass quickly when parliament resumes on Monday.

Parliament weighs drought, farm invaders

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A new report says Australia is leading the world in adopting solar panels and batteries.

Report says $1bln benefit from alt energy

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The entirely predictable buys during a thief's 28-hour Paywave spree

The entirely predictable buys during a thief's 28-hour Paywave spree

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Police forensic officers at a home in Sydney where a woman allegedly decapitated her mother.

NSW woman faces court after mum's death

Scott Morrison says he won't be making any deals to get a bill for a drought fund across the line.

No deals on drought fund laws: Morrison

Paul Osborne

Prince George is pictured in an England football shirt in a photo to mark his sixth birthday.

New photos mark George's 6th birthday

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Prince George is pictured in an England football shirt in a photo to mark his sixth birthday.

New photos mark George's 6th birthday

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's likely victory would give him control of parliament.

Ukraine president set for commanding win

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's likely victory would give him control of parliament.

Ukraine president set for commanding win

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Boris Johnson has proposed the Brexit deadlock can be broken with a trade deal and technology.

Trade deal key to Brexit deadlock: Boris

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Boris Johnson has proposed the Brexit deadlock can be broken with a trade deal and technology.

Trade deal key to Brexit deadlock: Boris

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Mrs Fray owners Amy Farrell and Andi O'Day. Picture: Jamila Toderas

A home for Canberra's minimalist brides

Amy Martin

MANAGE YOUR PAIN: Simple activities including daily stretching, exercise and relaxation can help you manage your pain.

Tips to manage your pain

No visit to Nambucca would be complete without a walk along the V-Wall.

Nambucca hasn't changed, and that's great

Rochelle Tubb

No visit to Nambucca would be complete without a walk along the V-Wall.

Nambucca hasn't changed, and that's great

Rochelle Tubb

Street residents Gwyn Headley and Sarah Badham

That's a bit steep: record taken from NZ

The colours and astonishing culture of India are endlessly beguiling. Picture: Supplied

Yours, faithfully

New horizons: Maureen Gleeson (right) and fellow She Shedder Joy Schornikow.

Sheilas sharing the shed

Simon Garner

KEEP ON TOP OF IT: Pharmacists recommend osteoarthritis sufferers talk to their health professional to ensure they are approaching their pain management in the best way.

Osteo sufferers face medication tighten-up

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Cheryl Field

Sam Provost, and Shanna Provost.

Take 5: An artistic milestone

Alex Dalton, of Eden, and Neville Goldring, of Melbourne.

About town: Going back to nature

Kim Chapman, of Griffith, left James Rogers, of Walcha and Paul Selwood, of Wollombi.

Take 5: Art lovers experience waves of colour

Ron Cerabona

Inland rail inquiry divides NSW Farmers

Inland rail inquiry divides NSW Farmers

Inland rail inquiry divides NSW Farmers

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Anne Barnes, Werowna Park, Yass with her grand champion Black and Coloured ram sashed by judge Nick Cole, Cloven Hills, camperdown.

Anne Barnes supreme with Black and Coloured class

Anne Barnes, Werowna Park, Yass with her grand champion Black and Coloured ram sashed by judge Nick Cole, Cloven Hills, camperdown.

Anne Barnes supreme with Black and Coloured class

Koenarl supreme with English Leicesters

Koenarl supreme with English Leicesters

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