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Spearpoint project director Andrew Jiear is heading a new high-tech helmet project that will propel the Australian Defence Force years into the future. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERThe small Queanbeyan business set to propel Defence decades into future

Sarah Basford Canales

New data shows more than three-quarters of Canberra's public servants are now back in the office. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERMore than three-quarters of Canberra's public servants are back in the office

Sarah Basford Canales

Attorney-General Christian Porter was on a flight from Perth when the lockdown was announced. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

WA politicians could be granted exemptions to attend Parliament

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Sally Whyte
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Donald Trump has until Tuesday to respond to impeachment charges.

Republicans divided as Trump trial looms

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Anthony Albanese's reshuffle hasn't stopped rumblings about whether Labor can win the next election.

Under-pressure Albanese insists he's safe

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There is speculation of a coup underway in Myanmar, with a party spokesperson saying leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi had been "taken". Picture: Shutterstock

Myanmar president and leaders detained

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Denise and Mark Arundel from Mulga Bicycle Tours have faced a raft of challenges. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Outdoor tourism left in the COVID-19 wilderness

Julia Kanapathippillai

Human error accounted for almost half of all serious data breaches by federal government agencies.

SUBSCRIBERAPS human error among top breaches of privacy

Harley Dennett

Federal parliament returns after break

Minister lashes unions for 'shameful' ads

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President Biden won't delay in appointing 'high-quality' ambassador to Australia

NSW clears two week COVID-free milestone

SUBSCRIBERThe small Queanbeyan business set to propel Defence decades into future

Annabel Lange, 4, will join her twin siblings, Finn and Lulu, 7, at Garran Primary School. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Excitement, happy tears expected on first day of school

While Luna was found with an injury to her head, her good luck has begun, with the three-year-old set to head off on her journey home to Tamworth from the ACT. Picture: Canberra Street Cat Alliance

Escaped cat who traveled from Tamworth to Canberra in one month to be reunited with family

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Melbourne mother Maggie lost her second child and is helping raise awareness of stillborn deaths.

Nation's high stillbirth rate in spotlight

Twenty new recruits will undergo five months of training before joining the ranks of ACT Fire and Rescue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Twenty new firefighters join first recruitment class of 2021

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: Immune from responsibility

Major firms dominate political donations

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Myanmar president and leaders detained

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Republicans divided as Trump trial looms

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Vic again records no new COVID-19 cases

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Under-pressure Albanese insists he's safe

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Australian house prices surpass 2017 peak

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Clive Palmer's Mineralogy gave $5.9m to the mining magnate's own United Australia Party in 2019/20.

Major firms dominate political donations

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Australian housing prices rose further in January to surpass their previous 2017 peak.

Australian house prices surpass 2017 peak

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Travellers from parts of WA have been barred from Victoria after a Perth hotel quarantine breach.

Vic again records no new COVID-19 cases

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Under-pressure Albanese insists he's safe

Daniel McCulloch
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WA politicians could be granted exemptions to attend Parliament

Julia Kanapathippillai
Sally Whyte
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Safe lending law removal could hurt families

Matt Maloney
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Christian Porter says a union advertising campaign is a new low in Australian politics.

Minister lashes unions for 'shameful' ads

Matt Coughlan
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce new vaccine funding at the National Press Club on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

PM to announce further $1.9b on vaccine rollout

WA politicians could be granted exemptions to attend Parliament

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Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will have freshened-up front bench teams as parliament resumes.

Federal parliament returns after break

SUBSCRIBERAPS human error among top breaches of privacy

The Reserve Bank will hold its first meeting of 2021 on Tuesday.

Manufacturers making up for lost business

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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Federal parliament resumes this week for 2021 with both parties presenting a new lineup.

Tight polling as parliament 2021 begins

Paul Osborne

Google to be challenged over claims of 'end to open web'

Harley Dennett

SUBSCRIBERMore than three-quarters of Canberra's public servants are back in the office

Sarah Basford Canales

Action not words from talking shop

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Capturing the benefits of globalisation for the most vulnerable requires more than a laissez faire willingness to let the market rip. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONEngaged egalitarianism: reinvigorating globalisation in the post-COVID age

Andrew Leigh

Zali Steggall's climate change bill deserves bipartisan support

Letters To The Editor

Police call for witnesses following multiple stabbing incidents

A mobile speed camera van operating in a suburban Canberra Street. Picture: Andrew Sheargold

SUBSCRIBERSigns of the times: more speed vans for ACT, but they won't be hidden

Matthew James Massey has spent more than two decades behind bars. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERNotorious Canberra criminal dealt another blow in desperate quest for bail

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National Portrait Gallery visitor Jade Breen sitting in one of the light projections created by Jonathan Jones. Picture: Cathy Breen

Bogong moths used to inspire social distancing at gallery

Amy Martin

Larry King revelled in "dumb" questions. Picture: Shutterstock

The King of the 'dumb' question

Robert Lloyd

It only seems like yesterday that he had his first day at school. Picture: Shutterstock

In a daze about the end of school days

Karen Hardy

Bogong moths used to inspire social distancing at gallery

Don't forget a hat and enclosed shoes to ride on the trains. Picture: Facebook

WHAT'S ONMiniature train rides return to Canberra Miniature Railway

Winds of Change (detail) by Lesley Andersen.

THINGS TO DOLime Flamingo Collective debut exhibition

WA politicians could be granted exemptions to attend Parliament

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WA politicians could be granted exemptions to attend Parliament

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Outdoor tourism left in the COVID-19 wilderness

PM to announce further $1.9b on vaccine rollout

Tuggeranong Valley celebrates its one-day final win over Weston Creek Molonglo. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERDevoy's day out fires Tuggeranong to Gallop Cup glory

Lleyton Hewitt has liked what he has seen for Nick Kyrgios in the lead-up to the Australian Open.

Hewitt says tennis break good for Canberra star Kyrgios

The Perth Scorchers' Big Bash League final is likely to be moved because of a five-day lockdown.

Scorchers to 'host' BBL final in Canberra after WA's COVID blow

Keeley Richards kept a clean sheet for Canberra United as Michelle Heyman led the charge up front. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'It's the moment you dream of': Richards' debut four surgeries in the making

Pitcher Steven Kent now holds Cavalry's record for ABL wins. Picture: SMP Images / ABL Media

SUBSCRIBERKent's winning ways can't be replicated as Cavs fall to Blue Sox

Lucie Bertoldo

James Vince scored 98 not out to propel the Sixers into the Big Bash final. Picture: Getty

Vince blasts Sixers into final in controversial night at Manuka

James Buckley

Bowler Chloe Rafferty made her ACT Meteors debut in Saturday's win. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERMeteors hopeful for Lugg's late return to the crease

James Buckley

Nick Kyrgios and his NK Foundation have linked up with Gift Global. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Kyrgios' new partnership helps light up the future

Lucie Bertoldo

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Rugged outback, buzzing capital city and rolling hills of vineyards

Bernadette Chua

Top travel deals: Cruise in style in Hobart or step back in time for a retro stay

Explore Travel

The Big Pineapple turns 50 this year but the site is currently closed. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Sweet slice of foodie paradise

Michael Turtle

Support service aims to create brighter futures for people with a disability

Grateful for every day: Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror: How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Gloves off: Chloe MacPherson from Icon Water (left) and Ayla Sorensen from Evoenergy.

Battle against waste: The great container recycling competition of 2020

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

Why homemakers are viewing Canberra in a whole new light

Republicans divided as Trump trial looms

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Republicans divided as Trump trial looms

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Twelve people are dead after two boats sank close to the Colombian fishing port of Tumaco.

Twelve dead in Colombia after boats sink

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Twelve dead in Colombia after boats sink

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Police have been accused of being heavy-handed with protesters across Russia.

Over 5000 detained as demos grip Russia

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Over 5000 detained as demos grip Russia

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Pumpkins last a long time but are not eternal. Picture: Shutterstock

Messy moment the rot set in

Jackie French

Catch up with some friendly locals at Lucky Bay, Western Australia. Pictures: Penny Watson

Stunning spots to sleep under the stars

Tim the Yowie Man

Jilly Cooper, role model and storyteller. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWConfessions from queen of raunch

Colin Steele

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

This sporting life

Dion Georgopoulos

March 13, 1992: Clowning around with Burley the Clown during the Canberra festival, Ron Jones of Chapman and Edna Barnsley of Lyons.

Never too old for fun

PHOTOSTop citizens honoured

Coffs Harbour based hoop, Raymond Spokes is all smiles after winning aboard Too Good To Be Tru at Taree last week. Photo: Virginia Harvey

Smiles for No Laughing - by a nose

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Smiles for No Laughing - by a nose

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John and Michael Lowe, Innisvale, Crookwell are focused on lifting the fertility of their Merino ewes by identifying those who don't rear a lamb.

Focus on flock fertility at Crookwell

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Focus on flock fertility at Crookwell

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Tropical grass pastures can commonly outcompete species like wire grass that present a summer grass seed problem to many sheep enterprises.

SUBSCRIBERThe small Queanbeyan business set to propel Defence decades into future

SUBSCRIBERMore than three-quarters of Canberra's public servants are back in the office

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SUBSCRIBERThe small Queanbeyan business set to propel Defence decades into future

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SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: Immune from responsibility

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SUBSCRIBERMore than three-quarters of Canberra's public servants are back in the office

OPINIONEngaged egalitarianism: reinvigorating globalisation in the post-COVID age

SUBSCRIBERSigns of the times: more speed vans for ACT, but they won't be hidden

SUBSCRIBERNotorious Canberra criminal dealt another blow in desperate quest for bail

WHAT'S ONMiniature train rides return to Canberra Miniature Railway

THINGS TO DOLime Flamingo Collective debut exhibition

SUBSCRIBERDevoy's day out fires Tuggeranong to Gallop Cup glory

SUBSCRIBER'It's the moment you dream of': Richards' debut four surgeries in the making

SUBSCRIBERKent's winning ways can't be replicated as Cavs fall to Blue Sox

SUBSCRIBERMeteors hopeful for Lugg's late return to the crease

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

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