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Ash Barty has swept to a straight-sets win to claim the Australian Open women's singles crown. Picture: Getty Images

Ash Barty wins 2022 Australian Open title

Darren Walton
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Kanye West needs to be vaccinated to enter Australia, the Prime Minister says. Picture: Getty

'Follow the rules': PM says Kanye West must be vaccinated to enter

Finn McHugh

2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame, pictured at this year's award ceremony, stood unimpressed beside a smiling Scott Morrison at The Lodge in Canberra earlier on January 25. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONAnother woman the PM couldn't charm

Jack Waterford

Police officers on patrol in the ACT. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Dismal data reignites debate over ACT police numbers

Peter Brewer

An artist's impression of Core Developments' Nue project, which would bring 323 units and townhouses to Gungahlin. Picture: Judd Studio

SUBSCRIBERDevelopment application lodged for 323 new homes in Canberra's north

Brittney Levinson

Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERAlleged serial abuser charged with historical rape

Blake Foden

A man's body has been found after a catamaran with two on board capsized on the NSW south coast.

Man's body found after catamaran capsizes on South Coast

Emily Woods

The chief executive of Nexport and TrueGreen Mobility, Michel van Maanen. Picture: Supplied

Fierce competition for ACT's $37.5 million bus contract

Peter Brewer

Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl

SUBSCRIBER'Hit' conspirator likened to Walter Mitty after bizarre extortion plot

NZ PM Ardern isolates after COVID exposure

1hr ago

SUBSCRIBER'We feel mistreated': Googong residents eager for new public school

Ash Barty has swept to a straight-sets win to claim the Australian Open women's singles crown. Picture: Getty Images

Ash Barty wins 2022 Australian Open title

54m ago

Former premiership-winning Canberra jockey-turned-restaurateur Stu Wiggins is closing the doors to his Hog's Breath Cafe. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Right time to go': Canberra's last Hog's Breath Cafe to close

The Brumbies battled through tough conditions against the Waratahs in Bowral. Picture: Lachlan Lawson/Brumbies Media

Iona injured as Brumbies fall to Waratahs

2hrs ago

A severe thunderstorm warning has said there could be possible flash flooding on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Severe thunderstorm warning, flash flooding possible for ACT

Australian captain Meg Lanning, and her English counterpart Heather Knight were left frustrated by Canberra's persistent rain on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Still a chance of a result despite the rain at Manuka

Comedian Elliot Loney (left) films a skit with Australian tennis players Thanasi Kokkinakis (centre) and Nick Kyrgios (right) in the leadup to the Men's Doubles semi-final on Thursday. Photo: Elliot Loney.

WATCHSkits and giggles with Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis

Emergency warning lifted for WA bushfire

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Athletics ACT welcomes canned classic

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Ash Barty wins 2022 Australian Open title

54m ago

NZ PM Ardern isolates after COVID exposure

1hr ago

Rejected by NZ, reporter turns to Taliban

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Concern over Perth nightclub cluster

2hrs ago

A bushfire briefly threatened homes in parts of the City of Swan in Perth's northeast.

Emergency warning lifted for WA bushfire

7m ago

Mark McGowan says isolation requirements will change only when a higher load of cases is reached.

Concern over Perth nightclub cluster

2hrs ago

An invitation to a meditation session was the lure that trapped Highlands woman Kylie in a cult for several years. Photo: Shutterstock

How a cult destroyed a woman's life

Comedian Elliot Loney (left) films a skit with Australian tennis players Thanasi Kokkinakis (centre) and Nick Kyrgios (right) in the leadup to the Men's Doubles semi-final on Thursday. Photo: Elliot Loney.

WATCHSkits and giggles with Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis

Storm cells are predicted for Perth and other WA regions.

Storm warnings for NT and WA

Phoebe Loomes

On the move: data from the CareerOne jobs platform shows where the job vacancies are now, compared to last year, and what jobs people are looking for. Picture: Shutterstock

The great search for perks at work

Joanne Crawford

David Crisafulli says the Queensland government must offer support to COVID-hit small businesses.

Qld must offer small business support: LNP

Laine Clark

An Australian medical team has been sent to the Solomons to help combat an outbreak of COVID-19.

Aust medical team sent to Solomons

Acting ACT Health Minister Chris Steel has warned about a lower-than-expected booster take-up. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Less people coming forward': ACT booster shot take-up falls behind

Acting ACT Health Minister Chris Steel has warned about a lower-than-expected booster take-up. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Less people coming forward': ACT booster shot take-up falls behind

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Karleen Minney

Man in his 80s dies with COVID as ACT records 734 new cases

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Karleen Minney

Man in his 80s dies with COVID as ACT records 734 new cases

Only approved rapid tests can be supplied in Australia without an exemption. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Police investigate 'fake' Greg Hunt RAT letter

Only approved rapid tests can be supplied in Australia without an exemption. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Police investigate 'fake' Greg Hunt RAT letter

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Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Fruit loop' politicians not welcome, election boss warns

Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck fronts Senate estimates in June last year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhen your Aged Care Services Minister gets caught out

Russia's Ambassador to Australia Dr Alexey Pavlovsky speaks to media on Friday about the situation in Ukraine. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Russian troops on Ukraine border a 'warning against war', ambassador insists

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chair Rod Sims is now an AO. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rod Sims wants to fix the world's monopolies

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has access to free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, but his colleagues do not. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Haves and have-nots: Where are the RATs in the APS ranks?

Harley Dennett

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Andrew Barr encourages greater APS work-from-home flexibility

Jasper Lindell

The Australian Jewish War Memorial at the ACT Jewish Community Centre. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

EXCLUSIVEFunds pledge, go-ahead for Canberra's new Holocaust museum

Karen Barlow

Albanese should bite the bullet and commit Labor to a royal commission into Australia's COVID response. Picture: Keegan Carroll

OPINIONA royal commission into COVID's handling would serve us well for the future

Michelle Grattan

Teachers have emerged as vital front-line workers during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWe must keep face-to-face learning wherever possible

Simon Cowan

Alcott not first disabled person to receive an AOTY award

Alcott not first disabled person to receive an AOTY award

Letters to the editor

Johnson's hubris led to the 'party' fiasco

Johnson's hubris led to the 'party' fiasco

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Only approved rapid tests can be supplied in Australia without an exemption. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Police investigate 'fake' Greg Hunt RAT letter

Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERAlleged serial abuser charged with historical rape

Christopher Cunningham outside court last year. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERRoad-raging Rebels bikie leaves key toss victim in tears

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Bros Matt and Luke Goss say the movie seems to "resonate with people way beyond music".

SUBSCRIBERBros talk trauma, trust and truth

Jade Lazarevic

Explore the arboretum with drop-in orienteering activities.

School holiday fun at the arboretum

Former premiership-winning Canberra jockey-turned-restaurateur Stu Wiggins is closing the doors to his Hog's Breath Cafe. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Right time to go': Canberra's last Hog's Breath Cafe to close

Peter Brewer

Bros Matt and Luke Goss say the movie seems to "resonate with people way beyond music".

SUBSCRIBERBros talk trauma, trust and truth

Jessica Chastain is unrecognisable and brilliant in The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Picture: Disney

REVIEWChastain redeems script's sins

Cris Kennedy

Queen Bees is propelled by a cast of all-star older actors. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA lightweight but likable rom-com

Ron Cerabona

Ash Barty has swept to a straight-sets win to claim the Australian Open women's singles crown. Picture: Getty Images

Ash Barty wins 2022 Australian Open title

54m ago

The Brumbies battled through tough conditions against the Waratahs in Bowral. Picture: Lachlan Lawson/Brumbies Media

Iona injured as Brumbies fall to Waratahs

2hrs ago

Australian captain Meg Lanning, and her English counterpart Heather Knight were left frustrated by Canberra's persistent rain on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Still a chance of a result despite the rain at Manuka

Capitals fan favourite Britt Sykes is turning heads in her first season in the WNBL. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'We've earned the right to flex': Capitals rising above

Rain washed out cricket across the Territory on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

New comp, same old problem for local league

James Buckley

Zoe Cooke has won Cricket Australia's Community Champion Award. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Meteor Cooke lands prestigious community award

James Buckley

Lauren Boden's parents Kerry and Neil have been there for every step of her athletics career. Picture: Karleen Minney

'They were always there': National champ's emotional retirement

Chris Dutton

Jakub Mensik collapsed on court after losing to Bruno Kazuhara in the Australian Open boys' final.

Brutal finish to Open boys' final

Shayne Hope
2hrs ago

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is self-isolating after being deemed a contact of a COVID case.

NZ PM Ardern isolates after COVID exposure

1hr ago

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is self-isolating after being deemed a contact of a COVID case.

NZ PM Ardern isolates after COVID exposure

1hr ago

NZ COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins.

Rejected by NZ, reporter turns to Taliban

1hr ago

NZ COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins.

Rejected by NZ, reporter turns to Taliban

1hr ago

Indonesia is bracing for a third wave of COVID-19 infections driven by Omicron.

Third COVID wave looms in Indonesia

2hrs ago

Indonesia is bracing for a third wave of COVID-19 infections driven by Omicron.

Third COVID wave looms in Indonesia

2hrs ago

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

GOOD BUSINESS: Victorian producer Darren Bone recently found a way to save $2,000 a year on his power bills when he engaged Beevo, a specialist service which finds great rates on a range of utilities. PHOTO: Alex Dalziel.

Farmer saves $2K per year on power bills

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Using the EVIA app, women can control the debilitating side-effects of menopause.

Take back control from the symptoms of menopause

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

Linda Lambrechts

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint.

Australia's leading sustainable sleep solution

Linda Lambrechts

The most common pollinator of garden plants is the humble honeybee. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICENot all insects are out to do harm in the garden

John Gabriele

RESPONSIBLE POUR: Sabbia Co's refill and recycle program further reduces packaging, the company's footprint and minimises its customers' landfill. Photo: Supplied

Joining the global recycling movement

Evidence is emerging that our lifespans could be extended well beyond current averages. Picture: Shutterstock.

Is the secret to a long life written in our DNA?

Jamie Priest

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

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Nicole van Schieveen and Mark FitzGerald from Gundaroo with their 1923 Ford T-Bucket.

PHOTOSStart your engines

Clint and Taj Gearside of Wollongong and Rod Lindsell of Franklin.

Wakeboard watching

Elesa Kurtz

Stu Hodgson proudly displaying one of his landscapes completed on commission.

Brushing the bush

Stu Hodgson proudly displaying one of his landscapes completed on commission.

Brushing the bush

Lincoln Mckinlay Elders, Yalgoo Jock Nivison, Nick Hall Adcock Partners, Kathy and Greg Tighe Guyra, Tom Henry Elders

Yalgoo averages $3,706

Lincoln Mckinlay Elders, Yalgoo Jock Nivison, Nick Hall Adcock Partners, Kathy and Greg Tighe Guyra, Tom Henry Elders

Yalgoo averages $3,706

Crepe Myrtle, Lagerstroemia Natchez carries large clusters of sweet smelling flowers for several weeks.

A 'picture perfect' scent

Crepe Myrtle, Lagerstroemia Natchez carries large clusters of sweet smelling flowers for several weeks.

A 'picture perfect' scent