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Ruth Wedd lost her husband to brain cancer in May 2020, and supports the campaign to legislate voluntary assisted dying. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Stephen made a heart-wrenching request to his wife of 20 years

Dan Jervis-Bardy

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard

NSW records 210 new COVID-19 cases

Luke Costin and Hannah Ryan
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Tokyo Olympics day eight: Medals flowing the pool as McKeown wins gold

LIVETokyo Olympics day eight: Medals flowing the pool as McKeown wins gold

Karen Hardy
Caden Helmers
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Staring down the barrel, "you'd have to assume it's the real thing". Picture: ACT Policing

SUBSCRIBERReal or replica: the gel blasters causing a real problem for ACT police

Peter Brewer

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the family of the man who died, had COVID-19 symptoms.

NSW man dies of COVID-19 at home

Hannah Ryan
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Former ACT chief ministers Gary Humphries, Rosemary Follett, Katy Gallagher and Jon Stanhope. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERFormer chief ministers unite to back ACT's right to make euthanasia laws

Dan Jervis-Bardy
Lucy Bladen

Police patrol Victoria Park just before 9am on Saturday in Sydney, Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Sydney CBD in exclusion zone to stop rally

Hannah Ryan
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Labor senator Jenny McAllister. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'A recipe for bad decisions': Govt confusion over who tackles fake news

Sarah Basford Canales

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

SUBSCRIBERWoman accused of freeing prisoner admits to drug driving

McKeown wins another backstroke gold

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Canberra dentist fined $266k for allegedly supplying unapproved dental implants

Ruth Wedd lost her husband to brain cancer in May 2020, and supports the campaign to legislate voluntary assisted dying. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Stephen made a heart-wrenching request to his wife of 20 years

Raiders training in June. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Raiders' clash with Knights in doubt as Southeast Queensland prepares for lockdown

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Justin Kelly says his 12-year-old son Luca is his best mate. Pictures: Supplied

Canberra father and son fight separate health battles amid Sydney lockdown

Naiema Jratlou, 10, Amina Jratlou, 16, Mohammed Jratlou and Tracey Jratlou are part of the travelling Sesame Street Circus at Majura Park. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Circus set to stay, as Sesame Street morphs into Jurassic Creatures

The cast of The PM's Daughter.

Canberra on display in new show for kids, The PM's Daughter

David Pope's view: Labor's Trojan Horse

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Labor's Trojan Horse

Qld COVID lockdown creates sports chaos

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Kaylee McKeown strikes more Olympic gold

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NSW man dies of COVID-19 at home

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AstraZeneca making a comeback, says PM

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US announces new sanctions on Cuba

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QLD lockdown puts NRL in grave doubt

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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the family of the man who died, had COVID-19 symptoms.

NSW man dies of COVID-19 at home

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Scott Morrison is urging Australians to have a "gold medal run" on COVID-19 vaccinations.

AstraZeneca making a comeback, says PM

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QLD lockdown puts NRL in grave doubt

QLD lockdown puts NRL in grave doubt

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Melbourne were en-route to the Gold Coast when a snap three-down lockdown in Qld was imposed.

Qld COVID lockdown creates sports chaos

1hr ago

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard

NSW records 210 new COVID-19 cases

Luke Costin and Hannah Ryan
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Alison Brahe-Daddo pictured at Long Reef. Photo: Geoff Jones

Remember '80s mega-model Alison Brahe?

Kate Cox
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Strict lockdown in 11 south-east Queensland areas

Strict lockdown in 11 south-east Queensland areas

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Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Ashley Walmsley
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Former ACT chief ministers Gary Humphries, Rosemary Follett, Katy Gallagher and Jon Stanhope. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERFormer chief ministers unite to back ACT's right to make euthanasia laws

Ruth Wedd lost her husband to brain cancer in May 2020, and supports the campaign to legislate voluntary assisted dying. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Stephen made a heart-wrenching request to his wife of 20 years

Labor senator Jenny McAllister. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'A recipe for bad decisions': Govt confusion over who tackles fake news

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhy is treating people equally seen as unfair?

Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COVID-19 freedom when Australia hits 80 per cent vaccination

Karen Barlow

ACT Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee, who says ACT Senator Zed Seselja has the right to seek the views of his constituents. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Lee distances ACT opposition from Seselja's 'hard drugs' push-polling

Jasper Lindell
Finn McHugh

Our right to decide: why territory rights matter

LISTENOur right to decide: why territory rights matter

Alex Crowe
Steve Evans

Typical Chinese parents think endlessly about how their kids can succeed in adulthood - which leads naturally to more emphasis on education. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISWhy China is cracking down on private tutoring

Bradley Perrett

We don't fine people for alcohol consumption. Why should drug use be any different? Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONIf the ACT is going to decriminalise drugs, it should do it properly

Will Tregoning

Australia's golden Olympic moments pierce Covid gloom

Australia's golden Olympic moments pierce Covid gloom

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Zachery Norton, who is accused of stealing 24 tins of baby formula. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERChildless student 'stole nearly $900 worth of baby formula'

Assistant Commissioner Peter Crozier says "the community has a right to be outraged by this". Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERPolice 'appalled' over rise in offenders using cars as weapons

Junqi Huang hides his face outside court. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERCanberra cops' racist comments risk ire of China: lawyer

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The cast of The PM's Daughter.

Canberra on display in new show for kids, The PM's Daughter

Megan Doherty

Naiema Jratlou, 10, Amina Jratlou, 16, Mohammed Jratlou and Tracey Jratlou are part of the travelling Sesame Street Circus at Majura Park. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Circus set to stay, as Sesame Street morphs into Jurassic Creatures

Sally Pryor

It's a super fun day. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

WHAT'S ONTake your dogs to the snow at Corin

The cast of The PM's Daughter.

Canberra on display in new show for kids, The PM's Daughter

Real estate TV shows and magazines use the eye of the camera to place us inside these otherwise hidden and inaccessible worlds. Picture: Shutterstock

Dream on: the allure of real estate

Andrew Toland

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Sydneysiders have been forced to stay away. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Lockdowns lock out the snow dollars as business crashes

Sydneysiders have been forced to stay away. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Lockdowns lock out the snow dollars as business crashes

Women's Legal Centre CEO Elena Rosenman said increased eligibility to Pfizer will provide better security for the social service sector. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pfizer eligibility extended to social service workers

Women's Legal Centre CEO Elena Rosenman said increased eligibility to Pfizer will provide better security for the social service sector. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pfizer eligibility extended to social service workers

Village Antiques co-owner Alison Lloyd says the evidence is clear people are not travelling, despite Canberra having not Covid cases. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'People are just not travelling': Bungendore suffers pain of lost business

Village Antiques co-owner Alison Lloyd says the evidence is clear people are not travelling, despite Canberra having not Covid cases. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'People are just not travelling': Bungendore suffers pain of lost business

Raiders training in June. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Raiders' clash with Knights in doubt as Southeast Queensland prepares for lockdown

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Tokyo Olympics day eight: Medals flowing the pool as McKeown wins gold

LIVETokyo Olympics day eight: Medals flowing the pool as McKeown wins gold

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NRL legend Johnathan Thurston expects Raiders co-captain Jarrod Croker to "gobble up" Hazem El Masri. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERCroker set to 'gobble up' El Masri with Smith the next target in sight

Patrick Tiernan of Australia during the Mens 10,000m Final at the Olympic Stadium on Friday, July 30, 2021. Picture: AAP Image/Martin Rickett

Tiernan: I'm no distance running hero

Canberra Royals coach Wayne Southwell will end his reign this year. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERIt 'feels right': Canberra coaching great ready to exit

Jesse Kemp-Segedin

Australia's men's four were inspired by the Canberra Raiders over the final 100m of their gold medal win. Now they're inspiring the Green Machine. Picture: EPA

SUBSCRIBERRaiders-inspired Olympic gold inspires Green Machine

David Polkinghorne

Australia's Mary Fowler, center, celebrates scoring her side's third goal against Britain with teammates. Picture: AP Photo/Fernando Vergara

Matildas up for Sweden Olympics redemption

Anna Harrington

Don Abnett in the corner of featherweight boxing gold medal contender Nesthy Petecio. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBEREx-AIS coach has Philippines on the verge of boxing history

Caden Helmers

Kaylee McKeown has won the gold medal in the women's 200m backstroke at the Tokyo Olympics.

Kaylee McKeown strikes more Olympic gold

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Kaylee McKeown has won the gold medal in the women's 200m backstroke at the Tokyo Olympics.

Kaylee McKeown strikes more Olympic gold

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Ariarne Titmus has added to her Olympic medal haul, claiming silver in the women's 800m freestyle.

Titmus wins silver medal in 800m freestyle

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Ariarne Titmus has added to her Olympic medal haul, claiming silver in the women's 800m freestyle.

Titmus wins silver medal in 800m freestyle

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Peter Bol (right) has broken the Australian 800m record in his heat at the Tokyo Olympics.

Peter Bol breaks Australian 800m record

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Peter Bol (right) has broken the Australian 800m record in his heat at the Tokyo Olympics.

Peter Bol breaks Australian 800m record

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US President Joe Biden has met with with Cuban-American leaders in the White House.

US announces new sanctions on Cuba

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US President Joe Biden has met with with Cuban-American leaders in the White House.

US announces new sanctions on Cuba

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Czech President Milos Zeman asked the government to approve a program to help Afghan interpreters.

Czechs approve helping Afghan interpreters

Czech President Milos Zeman asked the government to approve a program to help Afghan interpreters.

Czechs approve helping Afghan interpreters

Protester Tong Ying-kit has been jailed for nine years under Hong Kong's new security law.

Nine years jail for Hong Kong protester

Protester Tong Ying-kit has been jailed for nine years under Hong Kong's new security law.

Nine years jail for Hong Kong protester

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Andy Lynch played 229 games for Castleford during his stellar rugby league career. Photo: SW Pix

PHOTOSLynch trades historic English rugby league career for NSW South Coast life

Andy Lynch played 229 games for Castleford during his stellar rugby league career. Photo: SW Pix

PHOTOSLynch trades historic English rugby league career for NSW South Coast life

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Winter wonderland: Lighting can turn a garden into an awe-inspiring spectacle. Picture: Supplied

Shine on: The complete guide to planning your outdoor lighting

Shift online: Once customers see the benefits of buying online they are staying as regular customers. Picture: Supplied

Customers seeking discretion and service continue to embrace booming online retailers

FIBRE WITH FLAIR: Sian Redgrave incorporates fruit into her table decoration, as it looks vibrant and can be eaten later. Photos: Supplied

Entertain at home in style

Laser Co filament bulbs, $24 each. LED bulbs that last for thousands of hours, are environmentally friendly and create a classy vibe. Available at Big W from August.

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Linley Wilkie

SIGNS: Cats with ureteral obstructions can seem 'off colour' to owners. Picture: Shutterstock

A blockage in puss's plumbing is more than a wee problem

Dr Anne Quain

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

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Curator Lola Wilkins studies a sculpture by Gay Hawkes entitled Suddam Hussein on a Rhinoceros in July 1994.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Running the show

Great Britain's Bethany Shriever (left) in the Women's BMX Racing Quarterfinals Run 3 Heat 3 at Ariake Urban Sports Park. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

Janine Graham

With their drone: Project team members Hillary Cherry NSW DPIE, Associate Professor Lihong Zheng Charles Sturt, Dr Remy Dehaan and Dr Jane Kelly Charles Sturt University, Wendy Menz NSW DPIE. Photo: Graham Centre

Technology assists weed detection in remote areas

With their drone: Project team members Hillary Cherry NSW DPIE, Associate Professor Lihong Zheng Charles Sturt, Dr Remy Dehaan and Dr Jane Kelly Charles Sturt University, Wendy Menz NSW DPIE. Photo: Graham Centre

Technology assists weed detection in remote areas

Elders stock agent, Allan Laurie, Walcha, Grant Whatham, Thomas Livestock, Branxton, buyers Dave Walsh, Bill and Judy McDonald, Blackjack Pastoral Company, Oswald, auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth, Peter Kelehear and stud principal James Laurie with the top-selling bull.

Knowla sets a 'new benchmark' with $17,000 average and $40,000 top

Elders stock agent, Allan Laurie, Walcha, Grant Whatham, Thomas Livestock, Branxton, buyers Dave Walsh, Bill and Judy McDonald, Blackjack Pastoral Company, Oswald, auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth, Peter Kelehear and stud principal James Laurie with the top-selling bull.

Knowla sets a 'new benchmark' with $17,000 average and $40,000 top

SCANDAL: Jimmy Lui, the then owner of Currububula Station.

Historic cattle farm at centre of Chinese ponzi scheme, corruption scandal

SCANDAL: Jimmy Lui, the then owner of Currububula Station.

Historic cattle farm at centre of Chinese ponzi scheme, corruption scandal