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Experts believe meeting madness is on the rise - despite increasing evidence it is counterproductive. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINION
Beware the 'meetheads' bringing boredom to the boardroom

Former NRL player Nathan Sologinkin has been convicted for sexually assaulting a casino worker.

Former Raiders player guilty of sexual assault

Melbourne's 101 Collins Street will roll out a full service holistic wellness centre for its tenants. Picture: Supplied

Millennials demand wellbeing clause in wage contracts

Eddie Jones and Ricky Stuart chat during England's training session on Tuesday. Picture: Getty Images

Now Ricky Stuart has turned up at England rugby training

ACT Trauma Service director at Canberra Health Services, Doctor Ailene Fitzgerald. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Solutions sought as wildlife crashes cause major road trauma

Reading this online? Of course you are. But have you considered the consequence? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Mill closure more than just a paper cut

Erdogan says he won't meet Pence in Turkey

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No bunny hops in new spacesuits: NASA

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Science innovators, teachers recognised

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Renowned mathematician wins STEM honour

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Same-sex issue alarms Christians: Primate

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Man questioned over hidden Dutch family

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NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has refused to rule out a run at federal politics.

NSW Nats leader Barilaro won't rule out federal run

Senator Stirling Griff was readmitted to hospital after getting the wrong drugs after major surgery.

Senator reveals post-surgery medical error

Two of Parliament House's eateries will undergo renovations. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Parliament House's 'Trough' is set for a facelift

Could Scott Morrison consider a re-think on Snowy 2.0?

Calls for rethink on 'old tech' Snowy 2.0

In his last annual report as Treasury boss, Philip Gaetjens said it had been a "productive year".

Slow wage growth also hits Treasury

Colin Brinsden

ASIO is struggling to keep up with demand for advice on espionage and foreign interference.

ASIO swamped by espionage advice demands

Daniel McCulloch

Duncan Lewis, former Director-General of Security of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), said threats to Australia are ongoing. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

ASIO stretched by complex and ongoing threats

Sally Whyte

Free-trade deals will boost opportunities for our beef, sheep meat, wine and other industries.

Trio of free-trade deals before parliament

Rebecca Gredley and Finbar O'Mallon

Naval Group has been contracted to build 12 new submarines for Australia in a multibillion-dollar program. Picture: Supplied

OPINION
The not-so-stealthy submarines set to torpedo the budget

Nicholas Stuart

The UN is missing in action over Syria

The UN is missing in action over Syria

The Canberra Times

Canberra's Extinction Rebellion protest. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The right to protest peacefully is a cornerstone of democracy

Letters to the editor

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

The Finnish Embassy at Yarralumla. Picture: Marina Neil

WHAT'S ON
Five things to do this weekend

Sally Pryor

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

The downside of child stardom

Jason Bensen, left, and Daryl Somers in The Producers. Picture: Janelle McMenamin

REVIEW
A musical to make you laugh heartily

Peter Wilkins

Workers at the entrance to Island Bend Tunnel. Picture: Supplied

70 years since the start of Snowy scheme

Cris Kennedy

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

Thanks for the memories: Josh Bruce has left St Kilda. Picture: Getty Images

Bruce trade 'an absolute bargain' for Bulldogs

Solomone Kata played almost 100 games for the New Zealand Warriors. Picture: NRL Images

Brumbies sign NRL 'cannonball' for Super Rugby

The Keith Dryden-trained Handle The Truth. Picture: Getty Images

One for the pensioners: Canberra's Kosciuszko hope

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

Williams plans to make Raiders better

David Polkinghorne

The Canberra trio of Jack Steele, Josh Bruce and Logan Austen are no longer together at St Kilda. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

AFL trade period: Who's coming and going at your club?

Scott Sio and James Slipper are ready for a scrum battle. Picture: RugbyAu Media/Stuart Walmsley

Consistent Wallabies pack ready to scrum for 80 minutes, says Sio

Tom Decent

Canberra cyclist Gracie Elvin has re-signed with Mitchelton-Scott for 2020. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's Tokyo team tough to make: Elvin

David Polkinghorne

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

A record number of women have been awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Science.

Science innovators, teachers recognised

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Maths professor Cheryl Praeger has won the Prime Minister's Prize for Science.

Renowned mathematician wins STEM honour

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Anglican Primate of Australia Archbishop Philip Freier says gay marriage has polarised Christians.

Same-sex issue alarms Christians: Primate

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Arthur Sinodinos gave his Senate last speech before becoming Australia's ambassador to the US.

Sinodinos signs off for US ambassador post

The aged care inquiry has heard from unions and industry organisations on issues affecting workers.

Low-paid aged workers regularly assaulted

Megan Neil

Sarah Henderson defended fellow senator Pauline Hanson's as deputy of a family law system inquiry.

Abuse the real emergency: new Lib senator

Marnie Banger

Serial backpacker killer Ivan Milat is terminally ill in a Sydney hospital.

Killer Ivan Milat back in Sydney hospital

Gus McCubbing

The National Farmers' Federation has given the Morrison government its plan for future droughts.

Farmers hand drought strategy to Morrison

Matt Coughlan and Daniel McCulloch

Mike Pence is travelling to Turkey to press Recep Tayyip Erdogen to stop his offensive in Syria.

Erdogan says he won't meet Pence in Turkey

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Mike Pence is travelling to Turkey to press Recep Tayyip Erdogen to stop his offensive in Syria.

Erdogan says he won't meet Pence in Turkey

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One new NASA spacesuit is for exploring and one is for high-risk activity inside the spacecraft.

No bunny hops in new spacesuits: NASA

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One new NASA spacesuit is for exploring and one is for high-risk activity inside the spacecraft.

No bunny hops in new spacesuits: NASA

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A father and six children were found living in a secret room in a Dutch farmhouse.

Man questioned over hidden Dutch family

A father and six children were found living in a secret room in a Dutch farmhouse.

Man questioned over hidden Dutch family

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

Fenton & Fenton's new Tropicana collection, shot at The Fender House. Photographed by Armelle Habib and styled by Heather Nette King.

Yes, you can stay in that dreamy catalogue

Linley Wilkie

Warning signs: If your dog struggles with stairs, it might be an indication of arthritis.

Arthritis isn't only a problem for older pets

RSPCA

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

The Powerhouse: well worth a few hours of your time.

Powerhouse Museum marks 50 years since moon landing

John Rozentals

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

Justin Wickham of Wright with son Xavier.

Socials: No work on Labour Day

Daniel Hundy from Bathurst.

Socials: Green means go Raiders

Hunter Zanatta, 11, and Cally Bowden.

Socials: Finals fever kicks in

Damien Schneider with this year's Albus lupin crop, sown in late April at his Culcairn property on the Olympic Highway. Last year's lupin crop yielded 2t/hectare and prices reached $1100/t, making it his most profitable crop.

Surprise profits from lupins

Damien Schneider with this year's Albus lupin crop, sown in late April at his Culcairn property on the Olympic Highway. Last year's lupin crop yielded 2t/hectare and prices reached $1100/t, making it his most profitable crop.

Surprise profits from lupins

Malcolm Jones, Euralie, Yass, Jono Merriman, Merrignee, Borrowa, Paul Simons, Euralie, Yass and Steve Ridley, Elders, Goulburn with the top priced ram.

Merrignee Merinos meets solid demand| Video

Malcolm Jones, Euralie, Yass, Jono Merriman, Merrignee, Borrowa, Paul Simons, Euralie, Yass and Steve Ridley, Elders, Goulburn with the top priced ram.

Merrignee Merinos meets solid demand| Video

Peter Graham, Codrington via Lismore, says more can be done to unify the voices of grass roots dairy producers.

Time ripe for unified dairy voice

Peter Graham, Codrington via Lismore, says more can be done to unify the voices of grass roots dairy producers.

Time ripe for unified dairy voice