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Bushfire near Canberra airport brought under control

UPDATED'Early detection' helps firefighters bring Pialligo fire under control

Katie Burgess
Steve Evans

Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Morrison orders investigation into Bridget McKenzie's alleged sport rorts

Katie Burgess

Health Department secretary Glenys Beauchamp

Another dept secretary to go, as Health boss retires

Adrian Rollins

'Very, very strong winds' warning for parts of ACT

'Very, very strong winds' warning for parts of ACT

Steve Evans

Jordan David Hans Gill, who sent threatening emails to a police officer and also impersonated one. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERMan threatened police officer in 'a call for help'

Blake Foden

Hail damage hits Canberra after Monday's storm. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Canberra storm declared a 'catastrophe', more than 15,000 claims made

Lucy Bladen

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Army can help with fire prep: CM Barr says

Dan Jervis-Bardy

AMA ACT president Dr Antonio Di Dio. Phoro: Jamila Toderas

It could be about to get even harder to see a bulk billing doctor

Daniella White

PETA blames wool for Australian bushfires

Frog Joyce uses as 'green tape' gone mad example locally extinct

OPINIONAlbanese is trying to be too clever by half on coal

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Bushfire near Canberra airport brought under control

UPDATED'Early detection' helps firefighters bring Pialligo fire under control

John Millman acknowledges the crowd after a win that may set up another clash with Roger Federer.

Millman lines up another Federer showdown

Back in green? There's a push to pick Todd Carney for the NRL Nines. Picture: Gary Schafer

SUBSCRIBER'Give him a swansong': push to put Carney back in Raiders jersey

Lemon curd parfait, baked apricots, honey sponge and honeycomb. Picture: Jamila Toderas

REVIEWOh my darling Clementine

Geoff Filmer stands next to the mural he painted at Civic to say thank you to firefighters. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra artist paints mural to thank the firefighters

Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

Vic welcomes rain before long weekend

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McKenzie facing probe into sport grants

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NSW fire danger to rise with high temps

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Health experts prep to meet China flights

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Overland upset about underworld 'what ifs'

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Qld ex-mayor faces second day of committal

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Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Nicole Phillips

A woman travels down a river on a boat in Vietnam's Mekong Delta region, which is home to about 21.5 million people. Picture: Supplied

Where life revolves around rivers

Blake Foden

Tourism Australia is attempting to attract visitors to parts of the country that have not been impacted by bushfires. Pictures: Shutterstock

How to help tourism rise from the ashes

Michael Turtle

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Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Morrison orders investigation into Bridget McKenzie's alleged sport rorts

Bridget McKenzie reportedly awarded a shooting club $36,000 without declaring she was a member.

PM sends sports scandal to department boss

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says hazard reduction is the solution to preventing bushfires.

Hazard burns beat emissions for fires: PM

An NDIS recipient is questioning why she can't use that support to pay for transport costs.

NDIS underspend leaving users stranded

Water Minister David Littleproud. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Govt gave drought relief to a town with 'grey skies and wet grass'

Katie Burgess

Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards: former Supreme Court justice

Katie Burgess

Climate scientists have warned about the escalating threat of catastrophic bushfire conditions.

Climate scientists' push not to be ignored

Melissa Iaria

A legal expert says Bridget McKenzie may have breached the constitution with a grants program.

Embattled minister doing 'damn good job'

Daniel McCulloch and Eamonn Tiernan

ACT Liberals have nothing to thank Morrison for

ACT Liberals have nothing to thank Morrison for

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Advance Australia Fair was chosen in a 1977 plebiscite to represent all Australians. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralians all let us talk about our national anthem

Frank Cassidy

Drought, fires, smoke and hail. What's next?

Drought, fires, smoke and hail. What's next?

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NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin

Last year's Australia Day flag raising and citizenship ceremony. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Five things to do this weekend

Amy Martin

Geoff Filmer stands next to the mural he painted at Civic to say thank you to firefighters. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra artist paints mural to thank the firefighters

Amy Martin

NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?

Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in Joker. Picture: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

The acting Oscars look like a lock

Glenn Whipp

Back in green? There's a push to pick Todd Carney for the NRL Nines. Picture: Gary Schafer

SUBSCRIBER'Give him a swansong': push to put Carney back in Raiders jersey

Ashleigh Barty has enjoyed a straight-sets Australian Open win over Polona Hercog.

Barty worried over Australia, not Open win

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a straight sets win to move through to the Australian Open third round.

Djokovic in cruise control at the Open

Solomone Kata will play his first game for the Brumbies on Thursday night. Picture: Adam McLean

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies give NRL wingers a chance to shine in trial

Kelsey Griffin came through unscathed in an impressive return from injury. Picture: 5 Foot Photography/Canberra Capitals

SUBSCRIBERGriffin boosts Canberra's finals charge

Caden Helmers

Phil Pfeifer is looking to go out with a bang in the business end of the season. Picture: SMP Images

Cavalry have everything to play for

Caden Helmers

Canberra United defender Jessie Rasschaert and her newborn Leo. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERBaby glows shining light in Canberra's slump

Lucie Bertoldo

Meteors coach David Drew wants his side to keep things simple. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Meteors to listen to a simple plan in final push

Caden Helmers

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Oia town on Santorini island, Greece. Get amongst the traditional and famous houses and churches with blue domes over the Caldera, Aegean sea.

Medieval cities of the Mediterranean

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

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Flying feats: During December, Canberra Theatre will be transformed into a futuristic space-age utopia for the arrival of Cirque Stratosphere on December 10-21.

Read online: See Canberra summer edition

Dayle Latham

Heavy rain is expected to ease bushfire conditions in large parts of Victoria.

Vic welcomes rain before long weekend

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The prime minister's department is investigating Bridget McKenzie over the issuing of sports grants.

McKenzie facing probe into sport grants

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NSW is bracing for a day of severe fire danger, after conditions recently eased thanks to some rain.

NSW fire danger to rise with high temps

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Health officials will check people arriving at Sydney airport from the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Health experts prep to meet China flights

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Former Victoria Police head Simon Overland says difficult decisions have to be made in policing.

Overland upset about underworld 'what ifs'

Karen Sweeney
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Former Logan mayor Luke Smith is facing court on perjury and corruption charges.

Qld ex-mayor faces second day of committal

Michael Doyle
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A growing number of homeless people in Australia are not getting services they need.

Rise in homeless people not getting refuge

Finbar O'Mallon

Most older people approved for residential care are waiting around five months to take up the place.

Aussies waiting longer for aged care spots

Rebecca Gredley

China and several other countries have increased border health checks to battle a new virus.

China coronavirus death toll rises to 17

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China and several other countries have increased border health checks to battle a new virus.

China coronavirus death toll rises to 17

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Jeff Bezos' phone is said to have begun leaking large amounts of data after it was hacked in 2018.

Possible Saudi link to Bezos hack: UN

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Jeff Bezos' phone is said to have begun leaking large amounts of data after it was hacked in 2018.

Possible Saudi link to Bezos hack: UN

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Donald Trump says including certain witnesses at his impeachment trial would pose a security risk.

Trial witnesses pose security risk: Trump

Donald Trump says including certain witnesses at his impeachment trial would pose a security risk.

Trial witnesses pose security risk: Trump

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TEN MINUTES WELL SPENT: Financial planning can be less daunting in small chunks.

Take a long-term view, little steps to achieve money goals

Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet fans at Government House in Melbourne. Picture: Shutterstock

Prince Harry and Meghan drop 'royal highness' titles

Michael Holden and Andy Bruce

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

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Edwina Leeper, from Curtin, and Miranda Sjaarda from Gordon.

Socials: Canberra razzle dazzles

Dion Georgopoulos

Jessica Faulks, Marcus Hamer, 1, and David Hamer of Bonner.

Socials: Batter up

Blueberry grower Kelly Potts, Sandy Beach via Coffs Harbour, has access to recycled town water and managed well during last year's terrible drought. She is also finding success with native bee pollination and humic acids.

Berries chase water security

Blueberry grower Kelly Potts, Sandy Beach via Coffs Harbour, has access to recycled town water and managed well during last year's terrible drought. She is also finding success with native bee pollination and humic acids.

Berries chase water security

Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards: former Supreme Court justice

Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards: former Supreme Court justice

Rain damage on Kangaroo Creek Road after more than 250mm of rain fell near Grafton.

Storm rain scours roads damaged by bushfires

Rain damage on Kangaroo Creek Road after more than 250mm of rain fell near Grafton.

Storm rain scours roads damaged by bushfires