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Extinction Rebellion members in Canberra Leo Bild, Terry Gras, Jeremy Michael with Esther and Monty Marsh. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

What is Extinction Rebellion? Inside the new climate movement

Charlia Hodgson receiving a funding grant from the Sports Commission, presented to her by Olympian Melissa Breen and Federal Minister Andrew Leigh Picture: Muaythai Australia

Canberra 13-year-old is already a two-time world champion

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Allen Greenwood with this Parliament House flagpole in Dunlop. Picture: Megan Doherty

Dunlop's own mini-Parliament House flagpole

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ONTHEGO founder and chief executive officer Mick Spencer with his face on socks, just one of many customised products his company is creating for retail giant Kmart. Picture: Supplied

Want your face on a pair of socks?

Trevor Dickinson and his new bus shelter calendar.

A year's worth of bus shelters

Canberra Times cartoonist Pat Campbell with his Walkley finalist cartoon 'Christchurch Fern'. Picture: Karleen Minney

CT cartoonist's response to massacre earns Walkley nod

Dunlop's own mini-Parliament House flagpole

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Drought forced Hardwicke Stud to give their horses away

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Qld machete killer loses murder appeal

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Melbourne airport all clear after checks

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MPs visit Japan's controversial war shrine

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Racing industry responds to ABC thoroughbred slaughter expose

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Labor's Jim Chalmers says the PM is chasing "big headlines, not good outcomes" on the economy.

PM seems oblivious to the GFC: Albanese

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Scott Morrison wants to hold a line on border security by scrapping refugee medical evacuation laws.

Lambie firms as kingmaker on medevac laws

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Nova Peris with her portrait. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Nova Peris portrait unveiled

The UN has criticised Australia's robo-debt and cashless welfare card systems.

'Avoid stumbling zombie-like into a digital welfare dystopia': UN scolds Aust robo-debt, cashless welfare

Senator Katy Gallagher and Rex Patrick in the Senate in happier times in July. On Thursday, Senator Patrick told her she desperately needed better negotiating skills. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Gallagher attacked over education deal

Kirsten Lawson

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

New energy projects on track for end-of-year

Rob Harris

Prime Minister Scott Morrison usually sticks to his talking points.

Tempers fray amid pressure of parliament

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer

Brendan Nelson has defended donations to the Australian War Memorial from weapons companies. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

War Memorial goes dark on donations

Sally Whyte

History has proven there is a place for love in politics

History has proven there is a place for love in politics

Letters to the editor

Tanja Kovac is the national co-covenor of Emilys List Australia.

OPINION
The ALP has a long way to go on gender equality

Jenna Price

Skywhale has earned place in history

Skywhale has earned place in history

The Canberra Times

Unicorn Whips in Rouge, which comes to The Playhouse next week. Picture: David Power

A humorous look at sexuality

Ron Cerabona

Canberra School of Tennis founder Mark Walton is the driver of Tennis Carnivale. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Tennis Carnivale at Weston Creek back on

Canberra Bells are wonderful native plants.

Native plant sale at Botanic Gardens

Unicorn Whips in Rouge, which comes to The Playhouse next week. Picture: David Power

A humorous look at sexuality

Above left, Stephanie Fitzsimons, Pink Flowers, 2019. Picture: Supplied

Mel Brooks, Leonard Bernstein and Tim Ferguson

Ron Cerabona

Renee Zellweger plays Judy Garland in Judy. Picture: David Hindley/Universal Pictures

The downside of child stardom

Ron Cerabona

Hardwicke Stud said drought forced them to give their horses away, which was how they ended up at a Queensland abattoir. Picture: ABC 7.30

Drought forced Hardwicke Stud to give their horses away

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Charlia Hodgson receiving a funding grant from the Sports Commission, presented to her by Olympian Melissa Breen and Federal Minister Andrew Leigh Picture: Muaythai Australia

Canberra 13-year-old is already a two-time world champion

1hr ago

The ABC's 7.30 program revealed racehorses were being sent to slaughterhouses. Picture: ABC 7.30

Canberra Racing condemns 'abhorrent behaviour' after horses sent to slaughterhouses

Canberra United will kick off the 2019-20 W-League season at home. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Canberra United to kick off season at home

Olivia Price has re-signed for Canberra United. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

'It's our time to shine': Price re-signs with Canberra United

Lucie Bertoldo

Dan and Scarlett Conroy with their newborn Johnathon, who was delivered in a hospital car park. Picture: Supplied

'Don't drop him': Canberra hockey star delivers baby in car park

Lucie Bertoldo

The future of Canberra Stadium is still in the air. Picture: Karleen Minney.

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Raiders, Brumbies prefer Civic, but a roof could cook the grass

Chris Dutton
David Polkinghorne

Raiders prop Ryan Sutton is using finals omission as a kick up the bum. Picture: NRL Imagery

NRL finals omission a 'kick up the arse'

David Polkinghorne

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

SEE THE WORLD: Windows to the World returns with open days held at embassies and high commissions across October 12-13 and 19-20.

How you can see the world without a passport

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Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French to American people in 1886 and has been the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100 years.

One cruise, four bucket-list destinations - tick

Emma Brown

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

By Dean Easterby, Financial Adviser with Parker Financial

Jean Heron, mother of murdered man Paul Heron, says she's sad her son never got to see his daughter.

Qld machete killer loses murder appeal

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Firefighters conduct safety checks after the discovery of an unknown substance at Melbourne Airport.

Melbourne airport all clear after checks

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These ex-racehorses are part of a rehoming program supported by Racing NSW that saw the horses used as therapy at a correctional centre near Muswellbrook.

Racing industry responds to ABC thoroughbred slaughter expose

51m ago

Scott Morrison wants to hold a line on border security by scrapping refugee medical evacuation laws.

Lambie firms as kingmaker on medevac laws

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WELL-PAID: Qantas CEO Alan Joyce took home $24 million last year.

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce earns $24 million, while we pay $400 a flight

Aidan Green
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Animal welfare groups say thousands of racehorses are sent to knackeries every year.

Racing Aust chief 'appalled' healthy racehorses sent to slaughterhouse

Aine Fox
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Labor's Jim Chalmers says the PM is chasing "big headlines, not good outcomes" on the economy.

PM seems oblivious to the GFC: Albanese

Colin Brinsden
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British woman Caroline Clarke was one of backpacker murderer Ivan Milat's seven victims.

Milat victim's dad hopes for confession

Aine Fox
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Japanese MPs visited the Yasukuni Shrine, which honours war criminals as well as the war dead.

MPs visit Japan's controversial war shrine

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Japanese MPs visited the Yasukuni Shrine, which honours war criminals as well as the war dead.

MPs visit Japan's controversial war shrine

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Former US Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis, has laughed off an insult from President Trump.

'Overrated' Mattis laughs off Trump barb

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Former US Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis, has laughed off an insult from President Trump.

'Overrated' Mattis laughs off Trump barb

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Donald Trump has blasted House speaker Nancy Pelosi as 'crazy' over impeachment and Syria.

No US blood spilt in Syria pullout: Trump

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Donald Trump has blasted House speaker Nancy Pelosi as 'crazy' over impeachment and Syria.

No US blood spilt in Syria pullout: Trump

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Ruby Hamad, author of White Tears / Brown Scars. Picture: Onni Elliott

Launches, Lisa Fuller and Ruby Hamad

Ron Cerabona

Nest egg: Investing in cash may not be a good strategy for retirement.

Retirees concerned about investments as interest rates fall

Noel Whittaker

Stepping up: Podiatrist Ricky Lee ensures his patients are looking after their feet and maintaining good foot health practices.

Stand up to good foot health for all

The ban on climbing Uluru comes into effect next week. Picture: Peter Rae

Banning climb pinnacle of new era

Michael Turtle

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort: a range of over-water and beachside villas.

Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

AT ITS BEST: Kings Parade in Bathurst is a sight for happy eyes in springtime.

Garden central: 10 reasons to visit the heart of NSW

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Mark Fletcher and Sophie Fletcher, 6.

Socials: And the winner is ... Australia

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(27/9/95) A stallholder and his goods.

Fresh is best

Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong @wakeupsitt

Instagrammers of Canberra

Yellow Tail pioneer John Casella accepts his award today.

Yellow Tail maker wins at NSW Wine Awards

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Yellow Tail pioneer John Casella accepts his award today.

Yellow Tail maker wins at NSW Wine Awards

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Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

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Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

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Preparing for the Nambour event.

Walking with your ears on

Preparing for the Nambour event.

Walking with your ears on