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Confusing. Ducks and ducklings swim amongst the fluff in Bowen Park, Kingston. Picture: Karleen Minney

Don't blame the fluff for your sneezing. It's innocent

Stillshot from the video showing police rescuing a kangaroo from Lake Burley Griffin. Picture: Reddit-U/Misterturkey

Police rescue kangaroo from Lake Burley Griffin

Sharon Champion at Stella Bella Children's Centre in Fyshwick with Oshini Leelarathna, 2; Emma Crafter, 4; Mia Walker, 4; Rose Payton, 3; Maddie Driscoll, 3; and and Darcy Payton, 3. Picture: Karleen Minney

Sharon is a pioneer in childcare in Canberra

Former co-chairmain of the National Congress of Australias First Peoples, Rod Little, who says the closure of the company represents a big step backwards for Aboriginal people. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'It's morally wrong': Government accused of 'reneging' on commitment

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'

Skywhale in Galway Ireland at the Galway International Arts Festival. Picture: Supplied

Skywhale is coming home ... and this time for good

William, Kate enjoy cricket in Pakistan

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Business Council lines up new president

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Jury clears Gascoigne of sex assault

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Top Democrat investigating Trump dies

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William and Kate go in to bat in Pakistan

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No deal yet reached on Brexit: Merkel

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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

Prime Minister Scott Morrison usually sticks to his talking points.

Tempers fray amid pressure of parliament

The government's welfare drug testing trial is slated for three areas including Queensland's Logan.

Welfare drug test laws on way to Senate

New US ambassador Arthur Sinodinos says he won't be backing either side of American politics.

Aust, US not at odds on trade: Sinodinos

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has rejected calls to increase funding for ASIO.

Dutton pushes back against ASIO cash calls

Daniel McCulloch

Pauline Hanson has won support for a parliamentary inquiry into re-regulating the dairy industry.

Hanson clinches support for dairy inquiry

Matt Coughlan

Minister for the NDIS and Government Services Stuart Robert, centre, has named the new NDIA boss. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

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NDIS agency gets a new CEO, and a lot of extra staff

Sally Whyte

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton claims war veterans want the medical evacuation laws scrapped.

Veterans want medevac law scrapped: Dutton

Daniel McCulloch

Suzanne Orr's tale of instant coffee rather hard to swallow

Suzanne Orr's tale of instant coffee rather hard to swallow

Letters to the editor

Canberra's Extinction Rebellion protest. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The right to protest peacefully is a cornerstone of democracy

Letters to the editor

Rex deputy chairman John Sharp privatised regional airports as transport minister, but did not expect governments to allow them to operate free of competition or regulation. Picture: Jim Rice

OPINION
Monopoly airports drive up costs for regional Australians

John Sharp

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

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

Mel Brooks, Leonard Bernstein and Tim Ferguson

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

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

The downside of child stardom

Ron Cerabona

Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Picture: Disney

Sequels, 'Slam' and 'Strange But True' are on

Ron Cerabona

Twelve NRL clubs having already shown interest in Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Twelve clubs circling Wighton after he rejected option

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

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Artificial concerns: Civic preferred for Raiders, Brumbies, but roof could cook grass

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'

Jason Behrendorff is confident he can comeback better than before. Picture: Lawrence Atkin

'I'm not done yet': Behrendorff says back surgery is worth it

Tailor are feeding on baitfish in the coastal estuaries.

Head out on the water for a fun day on Sunday

Ben Caddaye

Raiders recruit George Williams wants to help make the grand finalists even better. Picture: Adam McLean

Williams plans to make Raiders better

David Polkinghorne

Donna Love, second from right, loved racing and loved Notation, who will run in the $1.3 million Kosciuszko on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images

Love inspires Dale to climb Kosciuszko

David Polkinghorne

Blake Enever will captain the Canberra Vikings on Sunday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

World Cup snubs at the heart of NRC finals

Lucie Bertoldo

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

Former MYOB CEO Tim Reed will be the next president of the Business Council of Australia.

Business Council lines up new president

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Jock Palfreeman's father is worried he may be sent back to jail to serve the rest of his sentence.

Father hopes Palfreeman is home for Xmas

Tourists are to be banned from climbing Uluru in respect of traditional owners' wishes.

Tourists race to beat Uluru climb ban

Rex Patrick has failed to get scrapped red tape on a charity for medical appointment flights.

Senate bid to scrap flight red tape fails

Graeme Lawrence has been jailed for sexually abusing a boy in 1991.

Anglican dean jailed for child sex abuse

Mark Russell

BUSY BASE: When there are no GPs in smaller towns, larger hospitals like Wagga and Griffith carry the load.

It's time to treat the cause of the rural doctor shortage

Jody Lindbeck

Vinzent Tarantino has continued giving evidence at his murder trial in the NSW Supreme Court.

Tarantino says murder confession was false

Margaret Scheikowski

Niall Blair, who was elected as a member of the NSW upper house in 2011, has resigned from politics.

Ex-NSW deputy Nats leader Blair retires

Heather McNab

The Duchess of Cambridge has put on a few runs in a game of cricket in the Pakistani city of Lahore.

William, Kate enjoy cricket in Pakistan

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The Duchess of Cambridge has put on a few runs in a game of cricket in the Pakistani city of Lahore.

William, Kate enjoy cricket in Pakistan

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Ex-England footballer Paul Gascoigne was cleared of sexual assault after kissing a woman on a train.

Jury clears Gascoigne of sex assault

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Ex-England footballer Paul Gascoigne was cleared of sexual assault after kissing a woman on a train.

Jury clears Gascoigne of sex assault

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Elijah Cummings became the powerful chairman of a US House committee that investigated Donald Trump.

Top Democrat investigating Trump dies

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Elijah Cummings became the powerful chairman of a US House committee that investigated Donald Trump.

Top Democrat investigating Trump dies

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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

Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong @wakeupsitt

Instagrammers of Canberra

Justin Wickham of Wright with son Xavier.

Socials: No work on Labour Day

Daniel Hundy from Bathurst.

Socials: Green means go Raiders

Tony Inder may know how to breed Merino rams, but he has amazed his wife with his artistic welding tricks at Nyrang, Wellington.

Welding wonders

Tony Inder may know how to breed Merino rams, but he has amazed his wife with his artistic welding tricks at Nyrang, Wellington.

Welding wonders

Mid-Western Region Councillor and Rylstone business owner, Peter Shelley.

'Miners v environmentalists' charity boxing match proposed

Mid-Western Region Councillor and Rylstone business owner, Peter Shelley.

'Miners v environmentalists' charity boxing match proposed

Hazeldean at Hay!

Hazeldean Merinos top at $6500 twice at Hay

Hazeldean at Hay!

Hazeldean Merinos top at $6500 twice at Hay