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'They shouldn't unpack their bags': Labor draws up diplomat hit-list
'This is Liberals thinking they’re going to lose and lining up as many jobs as they can for their mates before the election. It smells like the last days of Rome.'
- by Bevan Shields and Matthew Knott
Cuts triggered by NDIS putting pressure on Canberra's EDs
Providers say cuts to community mental health programs have meant people are going to hospital instead of getting help within the community.
- by Daniella White
Two Newcastle trams broke down in their first week. Here's why it won't happen here
Despite the vehicles being made by the same manufacturer, the problems that plagued Newcastle's trams won't be an issue in the capital.
- by Andrew Brown
Opinion
George Pell
Why did Howard and Abbott come out to support Pell?
How do these former prime ministers reconcile their loyalty to Pell with the shocking crimes he was found guilty of?
- by Julie Szego
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Rises and falls: why it's good to be an ACT bread connoisseur, but not a beer drinker
The price of three basic goods has increased more here than other cities - but some prices have gone the other way.
- by Blake Foden
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NSW votes
'Political future is limited': Barilaro's fight for final term
With state election to be won or lost in the bush, Nationals' leader John Barilaro faces fight of his political career.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Ivanka Trump
'As if being Donald Trump's daughter isn't the hardest job in the world': Ivanka Trump
Ivanka's jokes fell flat when she appeared at an exclusive gathering of Washington's most elite journalists.
More Canberra families feel pain of suicide as deaths rise
It's been four years since Suellen saw her son's smile. Now, more Canberra families are experiencing the pain of suicide.
- by Elliot Williams
I would have beaten Labor: Julie Bishop
Former minister says she was confident of beating the ALP at the upcoming election, and she was thwarted at the leadership spill by Christopher Pyne.
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Live coverage of Victoria's bushfires
- by Sophie Aubrey, Melissa Cunningham and Tammy Mills
Driver charged after crash that left boy dead in Sydney's north-west
- by Harriet Alexander and Nick Bonyhady
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Australia votes
Six former Liberal politicians-turned-ambassadors could be recalled under Labor hit list
The Coalition is facing claims of political cronyism following a flurry of recent appointments to overseas positions.
- by Bevan Shields and Matthew Knott
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University
US plays 'catch up' after collapse in international student numbers
- by Fergus Hunter
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Environmental protection
Morrison government announces funding for community environment projects
- by Fergus Hunter
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Property byallhomes
'Peace and quiet' homes a big driver for many Canberra buyers
Agents say locations close to recreational areas like ovals and golf courses provide extra levels of separation that further enhance privacy.
- by Ray Sparvell
Darwin: 'This is not a hick, hillbilly town somewhere'
A government-led cash splash has boosted property activity, but experts warn more must be done.
- by Lisa Calautti
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'Double jeopardy': Australia's youth unemployment hot spots
Youth unemployment in some of Australia's most well-known regions is nearly five times higher than Australia's overall unemployment rate, report finds.
- by Anna Patty
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'I was a long shot': How Ben Mendelsohn made it in Hollywood
Once Australia's wayward son, Ben Mendelsohn is now Hollywood's reigning super villain.
- by Craig Mathieson
Behind-the-scenes drama at Muriel's Wedding as juicy as the show on stage
The tour of Muriel's Wedding has been beset with casting woes.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Smarter living
An Aussie start-up made the best headphones you can buy
The Melbourne-based brand had the biggest Kickstarted campaign in Australia.
- by Mark Gambino
New parents brace yourselves for six years of sleep deprivation
Study finds sleep loss is more pronounced for first-time parents compared with experienced parents.
- by Ariane Beeston
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Sport
Joey Leilua fit and raring to go for Canberra Raiders' season opener
Canberra Raiders star centre Joey Leilua has declared himself fit for the season opener against the Titans.
- by David Polkinghorne
Hat-trick of Aussie derbies to make or break Brumbies finals hopes
The Brumbies will play the Rebels in Melbourne this week, kickstarting a stretch of three Australian derbies.
- by Chris Dutton
