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CRASH LANDING: The two-seater plane caught fire mid-air before crash landing at Wagga Airport. Picture: Supplied

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Canberra man lucky to be alive after burning plane crashes at airport

Rex Martinich
Toby Vue
Emma Horn

Rupert Murdoch, Bill Shorten. Photo: EPA, Alex Ellinghausen

'Scare campaigns' and 'propaganda': Why a fed-up Bill Shorten has turned on News Corp

Fergus Hunter

ACT's chief engineer Adrian Piani

ACT chief engineer appointed to oversee city's construction

Daniella White

US President Donald Trump tried to seize control of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

Mueller report reveals Trump's efforts to control probe

Nancy Benac, Chad Day, Eric Tucker and Michael Balsamo

Oil companies have another eight years before they must produce the same low-sulphur petrol already mandated and used in major international markets such as Europe, Japan, China, and India. Photo: Supplied

Our poor quality petrol slows the drive to improved emissions

Peter Brewer

The first members of the public board the tram in Gungahlin for a trip to the City on Thursday. Photo: Dan Jervis-Bardy

'The moment we grow up': Canberra light rail takes its first passengers

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Witnesses sought after men robbed at knifepoint in Charnwood

Andrew Brown

Borce Ristevski. Photo: AAP

Prosecutors may appeal Ristevski sentence after public outrage

Tammy Mills

What happens when your teen joins Tinder?

New research shows impact of penalty rate cut

Seselja and Gallagher clash over light rail stage two

'The only alternative to custody': incest family member bailed to motel

CRASH LANDING: The two-seater plane caught fire mid-air before crash landing at Wagga Airport. Picture: Supplied

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Canberra man lucky to be alive after burning plane crashes at airport

A toddler has been airlifted to hospital after he was dragged from a caravan by a dingo on Fraser Island.Photo: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue

Dingo drags toddler away from campervan on Fraser Island

The kids will love their own special festival space in Kidzfest. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Five things not to miss at the National Folk Festival

Hop to it and grab some hot cross buns. These ones are from Remy's Bakery. Photo: Gaynor Shaw

The definitive guide to Canberra's hot cross buns

Buster the rescue dog looks right at home in his new 'boudoir' built by owner Sean Farrell. Photo: Sean Farrell

Rescue dog with trust issues gets boudoir bedroom

It's not just Easter eggs which you need to consider this long weekend.

What's open over Easter in Canberra

Why wait for April 25 to turn up the heat?

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With the beginning of light rail, Canberra is forever changed

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New plan for latest Geocon high-rise

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Health tripled its advertising spending last year

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Trauma counsellor brings stories from Christmas Island to MPs

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ACT prison awash in 'liquid handcuffs'

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Christine Cummins, a refugee counsellor shares stories from her time on Christmas Island in the new book 'Dignity in a tea cup'. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Trauma counsellor brings stories from Christmas Island to MPs

Labor's finance spokesman Jim Chalmers. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen.

ALP pledges contract spending 'shave'

Former prime minister Tony Abbott and Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Good Friday Easter services at St Charbel's Catholic Maronite Church in Sydney. Photo: AAP

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Easter slows the political circus

Rupert Murdoch, Bill Shorten. Photo: EPA, Alex Ellinghausen

'Scare campaigns' and 'propaganda': Why a fed-up Bill Shorten has turned on News Corp

George Christensen missed a substantial chunk of his parliamentary work on developing northern Australia because he was visiting the Philippines. Photo: Andrew Meares

'Member for Manila': MP puts overseas travel before key campaign slogan

David Wroe

Light rail vehicles in the Mitchell depot's stabling yard. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Seselja and Gallagher clash over light rail stage two

Andrew Brown

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten meets with workers at the Volgren bus facility in Perth on April 17, 2019. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Labor opts against last-minute tax relief for average full-time workers

Shane Wright

Senator Tim Storer has quit politics. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

'What this means for my family': Senator Tim Storer quits

Latika Bourke

Not before Easter Sunday.

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I'm no Easter grinch, but put down that chocolate egg until Sunday

John Paul Moloney

Politics, prayer and patriotism on the campaign trail

John Warhurst

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A timely reminder why Easter matters

Jenna Price

Wendy Teakel's artwork, Cycle. Photo: Keith Maxwell

A weekend of must-see events

Ron Cerabona

The kids will love their own special festival space in Kidzfest. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Five things not to miss at the National Folk Festival

Karen Hardy

Hop to it and grab some hot cross buns. These ones are from Remy's Bakery. Photo: Gaynor Shaw

The definitive guide to Canberra's hot cross buns

Karen Hardy

Wendy Teakel's artwork, Cycle. Photo: Keith Maxwell

A weekend of must-see events

June in a scene from Wonder Park. Photo: Paramount Pictures Australia.

Film review: Wonder Park and Missing Link

Ron Cerabona

Actress Sacha Holer next to a wedding dress designed for The Dressmaker at the exhibition of costumes from the film at the National Film and Sound Archive. Photo: Karleen Minney.

Going behind the seams of The Dressmaker

Ron Cerabona

Brumbies flanker David Pocock still isn't fit for the Brumbies. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Injury rules Brumbies star David Pocock out of Stormers clash

Raiders centre Joey Leilua has been doing his homework on shutting down Corey Oates. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Raiders want to stop Broncos sowing their Corey Oates

David Pocock has endured a nightmare run with a calf injury initially picked up at a Wallabies camp. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why Wallabies can't play catch-up

Matt De Boer is set to play a huge role for the Giants. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

No daunting Dockers for Matt de Boer

Canberra-born Jackson Hately will make his AFL debut for the Giants on Manuka Oval. Photo: AAP Image/Daniel Pockett

Canberra-born Jackson Hately to make GWS Giants debut on Manuka Oval

David Polkinghorne

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Josh Papalii is the leader of the pack. Photo: Elesa Kurtz

Ricky Stuart says Canberra Raiders has lost kilos not power

David Polkinghorne

Jo Allison competing for the Canberra Cockatoos. The orienteering team is celebrating 25 years of success in the National Orienteering League. Photo: Supplied

Cockatoos celebrate 25 years of success

Jasper Lindell

Jacob Hopper has re-signed with the Giants for two more years. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

Jacob not Hoppering off Giants ship and helps Ward off void

David Polkinghorne

Give your future a head start with the GRIFFIN Accelerator program

There's a new way to travel between Canberra and Sydney

HERO: Mark Donaldson VC's courage under fire saved lives in Afghanistan. On ANZAC Day, he will be honoured by the Australian War Memorial when he delivers a first hand account of his bravery.

"We don't leave anyone behind": Donaldson's courage under fire embodies the ANZAC spirit

There are so many benefits to seeking treatment for hepatitis C. Leading expert Dr Tuck Meng Soo explains what is involved.

The many benefits of seeking treatment

Marvel at the lost city of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres above sea level.

Ready for a cool change?

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What is a gigabyte? Many people don't know what data usage is required for even the most common activities like streaming videos.

Seven fun ways with 10GB

Emma Brown

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

The wait times for elective surgeries have risen, with half of all patients waiting 40 days or more.

Surgery wait times worse than ever: report

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Animal welfare protesters will hold rallies against jumps racing at the Oakbank Steeplechase.

Protesters to target SA racing event

Bill Shorten is laying the blame for workers' pay cuts at the feet of Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Workers losing hundreds over Easter: Labor

Labor leader Bill Shorten is getting plenty of likes on Facebook.

Election2019 is a social media battle, too

The PM will start Saturday with the Good Friday truce ending and the election battle reigniting.

Morrison zeros in on health campaign focus

Matt Coughlan

The officer was stabbed at Sydney's Central Station and one man was arrested at the scene.

Police officer stabbed at Sydney's Central

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murdering Brisbane doctor Luping Zeng.

Three charged for Brisbane doctor's murder

Perry Duffin and Aaron Bunch

About 650 tonnes of seafood are expected to be sold at Sydney Fish Market on Good Friday.

Seafood frenzy a sign of faith this Easter

Heather McNab

There was an outpouring of grief for former Peruvian president Alan Garcia at his funeral in Lima.

Crowds mourn former Peru president Garcia

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There was an outpouring of grief for former Peruvian president Alan Garcia at his funeral in Lima.

Crowds mourn former Peru president Garcia

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Louise and David Turpin have been sentenced to life in prison for the torture of their 12 children.

US parents who shackled 12 kids get life

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Louise and David Turpin have been sentenced to life in prison for the torture of their 12 children.

US parents who shackled 12 kids get life

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Mike Pompeo says the US will keep pressing North Korea to abandon all weapons of mass destruction.

Pompeo: Nothing's changed on N.Korea talks

Mike Pompeo says the US will keep pressing North Korea to abandon all weapons of mass destruction.

Pompeo: Nothing's changed on N.Korea talks

Part of one arm of the Molonglo Observatory Synthesis Telescope near Bungendore. Photo: Timothy Bateman

ET phone home: is anyone out there?

Tim the Yowie Man

Sign of Damage: Paint flaking away and cracks in ceilings can often be a sign of damage to plaster. This can present a risk especially if the plasterboard is pulling away from the wall or ceiling stud behind it. Photo: Hayley Mills.

The problem with plaster

Get crafty this Easter

Naturally festive eggs

Laura Hassan and Emma Mudford, both of NSW Department of Primary Industries.

All the photos from Agribuzz at the Royal

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Laura Hassan and Emma Mudford, both of NSW Department of Primary Industries.

All the photos from Agribuzz at the Royal

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Langdene's National August shorn pair from Dunedoo, and Nerstane's RAS March shorn pair from Woolbrook.

Look out Bendigo national pairs, Langdene to return

Langdene's National August shorn pair from Dunedoo, and Nerstane's RAS March shorn pair from Woolbrook.

Look out Bendigo national pairs, Langdene to return

Jack and Georgia Laurie from Knowla Angus, Moppy, with Emma Johnston, Wallanbah, Gloucester, and Wacey Townsend of Albert, Canada.

AuctionsPlus supports farmers at the Royal | Photos

Jack and Georgia Laurie from Knowla Angus, Moppy, with Emma Johnston, Wallanbah, Gloucester, and Wacey Townsend of Albert, Canada.

AuctionsPlus supports farmers at the Royal | Photos

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

Ashley Eriksmoen, Stirling, and Bryan Harris, Canberra.

Social photos: Craft ACT exhibition opening

Karen Hardy

Photo by @tommy_holt12. A rock stack at Mount Rogers Reserve, Canberra.

Take 5: Instagrammers of Canberra

Ikenna Enyi, Cathrine Mupangure, Maluil Deng and Nicholas Jachno.

Socials: Ausdance Escalate IV