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'Justice has been done': Eastman not guilty of Winchester murder

'Justice has been done': Eastman not guilty of Winchester murder

David Eastman spent 19 years in jail for the murder of the most senior officer in the territory.  Today, a jury found him not guilty after a five-month retrial. 

  • by Alexandra Back & Michael Inman
Eastman compensation case clear to proceed

Eastman compensation case clear to proceed

  • by Michael Inman
Retrial of Eastman cost about $6.5 million

Retrial of Eastman cost about $6.5 million

  • by Michael Inman

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Dust storm could blow into Canberra today

Dust storm could blow into Canberra today

Canberrans woke to dust hanging over the capital on Thursday, after a night of heavy rain.

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy & Megan Dingwall
American killed by tribe on  island off-limits to visitors

American killed by tribe on  island off-limits to visitors

The man was killed by a group of hunter-gatherers who live isolated from the outside world, police officials said.

  • by Sanjib Kumar Roy
'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback

'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback

As far as return serves go, US comedian Michelle Wolf's comeback to a signature Trump diss is Novak Djokovic-worthy.

  • by Robert Moran
Breaking the 'bonking ban' could see ministers go before federal ICAC
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Breaking the 'bonking ban' could see ministers go before federal ICAC

A draft of the National Integrity Commission bill details who the watchdog would target.

  • by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie
Why the former Border Force boss wants this man banned from Australia
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Why the former Border Force boss wants this man banned from Australia

Roman Quaedvlieg, the ex-Border Force boss, said the American poses a greater threat than some Muslim hate preachers.

  • by Matthew Knott
Calls for major revitalisation of Canberra's 'tired' centre

Calls for major revitalisation of Canberra's 'tired' centre

The Canberra Business Chamber wants a new convention centre, theatre complex and sports stadium within 20 years.

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy
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Want a home loan? Here's what you need to do now

Want a home loan? Here's what you need to do now

Homebuyers who keep their bank statements clear of these red flags have the best chance of jumping through lenders' hoops.

  • by Elizabeth Redman
Weird, wacky, expensive: The Goop 2018 Christmas gift guide is here

Weird, wacky, expensive: The Goop 2018 Christmas gift guide is here

The lifestyle company founded by Gwyneth Paltrow has dropped its annual gift guide almost no one can afford.

  • by Zara McDonald

Business

The ego runneth over: Delusion of celebrity brings down another CEO

The ego runneth over: Delusion of celebrity brings down another CEO

The apparent downfall of Carlos Ghosn is the latest example of what can happen when top executives get caught up in the celebrity culture.

  • by Leonid Bershidsky

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Murphy's back to lay down the law

Murphy's back to lay down the law

Amid a sea of reboots, Murphy Brown had to return says creator Diane English because it has something to say to contemporary America.

  • by Michael Idato
SBS drama On The Ropes punches above its weight

SBS drama On The Ropes punches above its weight

Being cast to play the daughter of Iraqi immigrants who wants to be a boxing trainer is a progressive step; but the actress looks forward to the day that ethnicity is not an issue.

  • by Louise Schwartzkoff

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How you can reduce landfill one suitcase at a time

How you can reduce landfill one suitcase at a time

Adelaide-based Courier Luggage has partnered with National Geographic to launch the line.

  • by Jane Rocca
Limiting screen time for your kid? It's harder than it looks

Limiting screen time for your kid? It's harder than it looks

For some parents, the screen time battle feels like an exercise in futility.

  • by Martha Irvine

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Raiders, Brumbies or Capitals - who is Canberra's best sporting team?

Raiders, Brumbies or Capitals - who is Canberra's best sporting team?

It's the unwinnable debate, but data analysts have attempted to find Australia's - and Canberra's - best sporting team.

  • by Chris Dutton
'Anyone would have done what I did': Soliola's desire to help Canberra

'Anyone would have done what I did': Soliola's desire to help Canberra

The Raiders cult hero is shaving his head for charity on Thursday and opens about why he helped a distraught stranger.

  • by Chris Dutton

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