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CEO of Independent Care Solutions Luisa Capezio, who encourages prospective aged care home residents to consider a facility's history. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Treated like a dog': Aged care sanctions offer some reprieve to pained residents

Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton has been named in the Blues centres for Origin II. Picture: AAP Image/Darren England

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The Brumbies are riding high after winning six in a row to end the regular season.. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Brumbies set for Shark frenzy, but avoid Crusaders until final

Why wait for the afterlife to experience your idea of heaven?

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Creating a heaven here on earth

OJ Simpson in the garden of his Las Vegas area home. Picture: Didier J. Fabien/AP

'Little gettin' even to do' OJ launches Twitter account

Canberra Times journalist Sherryn Groch carries her father's ashes inside her necklace. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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Ashes to ashes: The way we remember our dead is changing

Thousands call for Hong Kong leader to go

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Hostage hooks out of SA pig shed

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Israel PM's wife admits to funds misuse

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'Miracle man' faces economic reform test

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Senator gets set for a 300km trip to the office

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Branden Kuah says tiny homes are energy-efficient and easy to construct. Picture: Dean Sewell

Morrison government's bid to grow tiny home industry

Australian intelligence agencies could be used more offensively on domestic networks.

Intelligence agency could be used for 'offensive cyber' operations in Australia

Former prime minister Paul Keating speaks during the state memorial service for former prime minister Bob Hawke at the Sydney Opera House on Friday. At left, Blanche D'Alpuget and Sophie Taylor-Price speak, and a video of Bob Hawke. Pictures: Alex Ellinghausen

A farewell befitting Australia's brilliant larrikin leader

Auditor warns of cyber security flaws in government departments

Auditor warns of cyber security flaws in government departments

Defence spending is again the focus of an audit report. Picture: Andrew Taylor

Defence struggles to follow money: audit report

Sally Whyte

Huawei Australia chair John Lord on the front lawn of Parliament House yesterday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

We're here to stay, says Huawei in face of ban

Canberra-based parliamentarian and member for Fenner Dr Andrew Leigh. Picture: AAP

Small businesses an opportunity for Labor says Leigh

Shane Wright

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher.

Huawei ban won't impact on rollout of 5G: Minister

Fergus Hunter

A new stadium for Canberra? We have higher priorities

A new stadium for Canberra? We have higher priorities

Letters to the editor

Is there stamina for sustained reading?

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Is there stamina for sustained reading?

Ian Warden

Scars may never heal, but answers help

Scars may never heal, but answers help

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Reidsdale truffle farmer Kate Marshall and dachshund-cross-labradors Shadow and Oz, who have started harvesting truffles for the 2019 season. Picture: Karleen Minney

The hunt for truffles is on across the Canberra region

My grandfather was one of Australia's first 'natives only' gardeners - except for roses. Grandpa said roses didn't count. Picture: Craig Sillitoe

Roses, roses, roses - all for free

Jackie French

Kasey Chambers, who will perform in Canberra in October, says she's always true to herself. ''I don't always get it right ... but it's always from a very real place.'' Picture: AAP

Navigating her own way forward

Lisa Rockman

Reidsdale truffle farmer Kate Marshall and dachshund-cross-labradors Shadow and Oz, who have started harvesting truffles for the 2019 season. Picture: Karleen Minney

The hunt for truffles is on across the Canberra region

Rebecca Mayo, Bound by Gorse, 2017 in Unfinished Business at Canberra Contemporary Art Space Gorman Arts Centre. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Engaging exhibition that challenges

Sasha Grishin

G.W. Bot, Glass Glyphs - Glyph Song (detail), 2019, courtesy of the artist and Beaver Galleries, in Glass Glyphs at Canberra Glassworks. Picture: Brenton McGeachie

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Glass glyphs and neon tubes full of mysterious meaning

Kerry-Anne Cousins

Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton has been named in the Blues centres for Origin II. Picture: AAP Image/Darren England

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Wighton the centre of attention in reshuffled Blues lineup

Andy Muirhead's first half try sparked the Brumbies comeback against the Reds. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Muirhead or Speight? McKellar's finals selection headache

Latrell Mitchell has been sensationally dropped from the Blues' team for Origin I. Picture: AAP

Cutting star centre 'the hardest thing I've ever had to do'

Karly Roestbakken playing for Canberra United last year. Picture: AAP

Roestbakken grateful for Matildas families

Four Tigers went down but they still beat Tuggeranong. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Wounded Tigers retake top spot in AFL Canberra

Lucie Bertoldo

The Brumbies are riding high after winning six in a row to end the regular season.. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Brumbies set for Shark frenzy, but avoid Crusaders until final

Chris Dutton

Tim Glasby has been recalled to the Maroons' side for Origin II. Picture: AAP

Glasby, Wallace called into Maroons' squad

Sam Phillips

Swifts' Helen Housby, right, and Sam Wallace celebrate their win. Picture: AAP

Swifts fight back to fell Giants again

Liam O'Loughlin

Australian feel: Campbell 5's fifth and final stage, The Parade, is designed around indoor-outdoor living to make the most of the surrounds and the lifestyle that goes with it. Distinctly Australian elements at The Parade include engineered Spotted Gum floors as a daily reminder of the country's natural beaty.

Creating a truly liveable new Canberra community

The Skills Checkpoint Program can assist those aged 45 to 75 to upskill or transition into a new position or career.

VERTO proudly support older Australians to stay in the workforce

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

The team at Griffin Legal seek smarter and more efficient ways to provide high quality practical solutions for their clients.

Griffin Legal is the modern law firm you've been looking for

Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

Kathryn Carter

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Tom Sebo

LIGHT FANTASTIC: Chase the Northern Lights or the Auroroa Borealis with The Senior and Travelrite on this Nordic cruise in February 2020.

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The South Australian pig shed where a European backpacker was chained up and raped over two days.

Hostage hooks out of SA pig shed

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NEWLY APPOINTED: Senator Sam McMahon held a lunch in Katherine today to discuss her new role and how she came to be elected.

Senator gets set for a 300km trip to the office

More than $1 billion for road funding will be announced in Tuesday's NSW state budget.

Western Sydney's roads a NSW budget focus

The two men are wanted after allegedly assaulting a man near a train station in Melbourne.

Two males wanted over Vic assault

Dutton revives broader cyber powers plan

Dutton revives broader cyber powers plan

Peter Dutton says a security company working on Manus Island is likely to have its contract renewed.

Small company that won controversial Manus Island security contract likely to stay

Tailgating, changing lanes without indicating, leaving high-beams on frustrates other drivers.

Aussie drivers cocky and critical: survey

Aaron Bunch

South Australian Treasurer Rob Lucas will deliver the state's budget on Tuesday.

Budget funds for SA road corridor

Tim Dornin

Protesters in Hong Kong are rallying to demand the territory's leader Carrie Lam resign.

Thousands call for Hong Kong leader to go

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Protesters in Hong Kong are rallying to demand the territory's leader Carrie Lam resign.

Thousands call for Hong Kong leader to go

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The Israeli prime minister's wife Sara Netanyahu has admitted to misusing of state funds for meals.

Israel PM's wife admits to funds misuse

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The Israeli prime minister's wife Sara Netanyahu has admitted to misusing of state funds for meals.

Israel PM's wife admits to funds misuse

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Four white tiger cubs, similar to this one have been impounded by customs officers in Tunis.

White tiger cubs bound for Libya seized

Four white tiger cubs, similar to this one have been impounded by customs officers in Tunis.

White tiger cubs bound for Libya seized

THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

John Rozentals

NOT HELPING: By the time your body gets around to burning food calories, it stores the extra calories you've eaten as fat cells. Photo: Shutterstock.

Is there room for wine in your diet?

Linda Lambrechts

Depending on the extent of the flooding, you may require pumps to help remove trapped water and clear pools that may have formed.

What to do if your house is flooded

THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

John Rozentals

Calthorpes' House, a museum since 1986, is a treasure trove of early 20th century life in Canberra's suburbs. Photo: ACT Historic Places

A look inside a suburban treasure

Tim the Yowie Man

Compass Hut engages the five senses. Image: Kylie Bell

Planning your next holiday? Check out these deals

John Rozentals

How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Rowan Cowley

University of Melbourne Associate Professor Peter van Wijngaarden (left) with CERA's Dr Xavier Hadoux.

Simple eye test could soon detect early signs of Alzheimer's

Geraldine Cardozo

Vicki Gordon of Sydney, David Sullivan of Kingston and Helen Ulcoq of Kingston. Pictures: Amy Martin

Crowds witness music and narrative fusion

Charlie and Peter Fisher from Charlestown

Pedal power

Elesa Kurtz

Pipe Major William Brown (left) and Pipe Sergeant William Brown, father and son. 1975

Scottish Fun

The supreme exhibit at the NSW Dorset Championships was the Poll Dorset grand champion ewe from Hillden, Bannister. Pictured James Frost, Hillden, Mark Liebich, Bromar Engineering, Cootamundra MP, Steph Cooke and judge, Daryl Dixon, Ashbank, Dubbo.

Hillden's amazing Grace steals the show

The supreme exhibit at the NSW Dorset Championships was the Poll Dorset grand champion ewe from Hillden, Bannister. Pictured James Frost, Hillden, Mark Liebich, Bromar Engineering, Cootamundra MP, Steph Cooke and judge, Daryl Dixon, Ashbank, Dubbo.

Hillden's amazing Grace steals the show

Competiton was strong for the Riverina Wool hogget ram of the 2019 show

Hay Sheep Show

Competiton was strong for the Riverina Wool hogget ram of the 2019 show

Hay Sheep Show

Chair of NSW Farmers Goat Committee Felicity McLeod, says it's time for government to talk to the goat industry on matters affecting them.

Tag-free movements in the goat industry remain under threat

Chair of NSW Farmers Goat Committee Felicity McLeod, says it's time for government to talk to the goat industry on matters affecting them.

Tag-free movements in the goat industry remain under threat