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Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday announced a reshuffled cabinet and new women's taskforce. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A fresh lens': Morrison announces cabinet reshuffle, new women's taskforce

Dan Jervis-Bardy
Doug Dingwall

Cars lined up for testing at EPIC on Monday, following ACT Health directions on the Brisbane COVID outbreak. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Long waits at COVID-19 testing sites as two in ACT isolation

Kathryn Lewis
Andrew Brown

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brisbane travellers to ACT must go into quarantine until Thursday

Sarah Lansdown
Kathryn Lewis

The man is described as being about 59 (175cm), about 50-years-old with a bald head. Picture: ACT Policing

Security image released after Civic assault

Andrew Brown

The NRL have confirmed Warriors prop Ben Murdoch-Masila's try should have been disallowed for a forward pass. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERNRL admits the Raiders were robbed by pass

David Polkinghorne

The man who started the fire was found not guilty by reason of mental impairment in the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'Reprehensible' treatment slammed after psychotic man sets fire to hotel

Blake Foden

Officials have battled since Tuesday to release the wedged ship Ever Given in the Suez Canal.

Suez Canal ship re-floated, being secured

Brontë Haskins with her brother Bailey. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERBrontë Haskins: Inquest to examine police, mental health services link in suicide

Alexandra Back

Higgins responds to sacking of radio host

New portfolios for Porter, Reynolds as PM announces cabinet reshuffle

SUBSCRIBERMeth user had no motivation to kill drinking buddy, barrister says

Brisbane sent into snap virus lockdown

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday announced a reshuffled cabinet and new women's taskforce. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A fresh lens': Morrison announces cabinet reshuffle, new women's taskforce

A LEGO Certified Store is opening in Canberra. Picture: Supplied

LEGO store is coming to Canberra

The Raiders trip to the Gold Coast is going ahead as planned. For now. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERNRL have plans in place for Raiders' Gold Coast game

ACT Healthy Waterways program manager Ralph Ogden, next to new floating wetlands for Lake Tuggeranong. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Wetlands the new weapon to fight algae

Canberra features in Amazing Race Australia finale

Canberra features in Amazing Race Australia finale

Australian universities are still suffering from no new international student arrivals.

EXPLAINERWhen will overseas students return?

Wigan newcomer Field out for five months

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Thousands protest in Myanmar, five killed

41m ago

Vessel that blocked Suez Canal set free

1hr ago

China jets buzz Taiwan, Palau head visits

1hr ago

Grants offered to ease groups' power bills

2hrs ago

Ellis says focus should be on most vulnerable in Parliament, not just more female MPs

2hrs ago

Community groups will be able to access grants for solar panels and other energy-saving upgrades.

Grants offered to ease groups' power bills

2hrs ago

Former Labor MP for Adelaide giving her valedictory speech. Picture: Getty Images

Ellis says focus should be on most vulnerable in Parliament, not just more female MPs

2hrs ago

A parliament email network has been shut down amid fears of a possible cyber-attack.

Cyber detectives examine Nine, parliament

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has asked residents to spend the Easter holidays in their home state.

NSW residents urged to cancel Qld holidays

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull will lead the NSW government's new climate advisory board.

Turnbull to steer NSW climate advice board

Tiffanie Turnbull

Parks Australia is accused of building an uncertified walking track in Kakadu.

Kakadu managers call for Commonwealth help

Aaron Bunch

A woman has been charged with murder over the death of a man at a home in Sydney's southwest.

Sydney woman charged with DV murder

Annastacia Palaszczuk says Brisbane, Logan, Moreton Bay, Ipswich and Redlands will be locked down.

Brisbane sent into snap virus lockdown

Marty Silk

Scott Morrison on Monday announced a cabinet reshuffle with his government engulfed in scandals.

Embattled ministers get new cabinet roles

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed the reshuffle is due in coming days. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Departments await sixth ministers in eight years in reshuffle revolving door

Liberal MP Andrew Laming will not contest the election but will remain in the coalition party room.

Coalition torn on disgraced Andrew Laming

Research shows closing the gender pay gap is an uphill battle. Picture: Shutterstock

Twenty-six years until equality: apathy fuels slow progress on gender pay gap

The Community and Public Sector Union says more needs to be done to tackle insecure work in the ACT public service. Picture: Shutterstock

One in five ACT public servants not on permanent contracts

Lucy Bladen

Labor's climate change and energy spokesman Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Coal workers can be part of climate change solution: Labor MP

Dan Jervis-Bardy

NDIA boss Martin Hoffman says it's an "unfounded slur" his predecessor was awarded a contract.

Disability scheme contract under question

Rebecca Gredley

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Question Time on Wednesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Tremendous support': Morrison says leadership is 'absolutely' safe

Harley Dennett

I don't remember Scott Morrison boasting about how JobKeeper would benefit investment banks and hedge funds. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONThe gross mismanagement of 'BillionaireKeeper'

Andrew Leigh

The movement of 150,000 or so people moving from employment to unemployment benefits will have a direct impact on spending in the economy. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe best thing for jobs now is to accelerate vaccine rollout

Richard Holden

ACT resident has been left dismayed by vaccination rollout

ACT resident has been left dismayed by vaccination rollout

Letters to the Editor

Eliza Wilson said the mismanagement of her case demonstrated the lack of seriousness in which sexual assault allegations were taken. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERNightclub under investigation after potential breach of liquor licence

Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan said trans-national drug traffickers are operating with "direct links into the territory". Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBEROrganised crime networks behind ACT's big cocaine habit

Justin Peter Inczedi, 36, appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday morning.

Gungahlin man allegedly found with stolen car, unregistered rifle

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Clyde Morton's background in science and winemaking have been helpful in his gin career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Gin keeps flowing at Big River

Karen Hardy
2hrs ago

Sunflowers raised from National Gallery of Australia seed. Picture: Susan Parsons

Sunflowers a gem of an addition to any garden

Susan Parsons
2hrs ago

Sophie Hansen, food writer and farmer, has a new book called In Good Company. Picture: Clancy Job

In good company: welcome to Sophie Hansen's table

Karen Hardy
2hrs ago

Clyde Morton's background in science and winemaking have been helpful in his gin career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Gin keeps flowing at Big River

2hrs ago

Nasi goreng. Kita fried rice prepared with kecap manis, spices, and topped with a fried egg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

REVIEWKita a homely spot for night owls

Karen Hardy
2hrs ago

A LEGO Certified Store is opening in Canberra. Picture: Supplied

LEGO store is coming to Canberra

Another blow to businesses already on the brink

DIGESTAnother blow to businesses already on the brink

Another blow to businesses already on the brink

DIGESTAnother blow to businesses already on the brink

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brisbane travellers to ACT must go into quarantine until Thursday

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brisbane travellers to ACT must go into quarantine until Thursday

Cars lined up for testing at EPIC on Monday, following ACT Health directions on the Brisbane COVID outbreak. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Long waits at COVID-19 testing sites as two in ACT isolation

Cars lined up for testing at EPIC on Monday, following ACT Health directions on the Brisbane COVID outbreak. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Long waits at COVID-19 testing sites as two in ACT isolation

The NRL have confirmed Warriors prop Ben Murdoch-Masila's try should have been disallowed for a forward pass. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERNRL admits the Raiders were robbed by pass

The Raiders trip to the Gold Coast is going ahead as planned. For now. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERNRL have plans in place for Raiders' Gold Coast game

Brumbies back Andy Muirhead needed to convince himself he deserved to be a Wallaby. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies expect Penney axing to fire up NSW Waratahs

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart is set to name his injured players to give them every chance to face the Titans. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERRaiders given until 11th hour to prove fitness for Titans

The Brisbane Lions have had their Easter Thursday game with Collingwood shifted to Melbourne.

Brisbane lockdown causes fixture headaches

Shayne Hope and Murray Wenzel

Tim Tszyu is ready to roll in Newcastle. Picture: Iron Monkey Photography

'This is my world': Tszyu and Hogan camps fire shots

Caden Helmers

The NRL is investigating Raiders coach Ricky Stuart for comments he allegedly made during the Warriors loss. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERNRL investigating Ricky Stuart for alleged referee incident

David Polkinghorne

Curtis Scott produced one of the gutsiest efforts ever in a Raiders jersey. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERScott shows pure guts without any needle for tickled ribs

David Polkinghorne

People in Yangon have carried the coffin of a man killed in a clash with Myanmar's security forces.

Thousands protest in Myanmar, five killed

41m ago

People in Yangon have carried the coffin of a man killed in a clash with Myanmar's security forces.

Thousands protest in Myanmar, five killed

41m ago

Tugboats have managed to wrench the bow of the Ever Given from the Suez Canal's bank.

Vessel that blocked Suez Canal set free

1hr ago

Tugboats have managed to wrench the bow of the Ever Given from the Suez Canal's bank.

Vessel that blocked Suez Canal set free

1hr ago

Palau President Surangel Whipps (right) has been greeted by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.

China jets buzz Taiwan, Palau head visits

1hr ago

Palau President Surangel Whipps (right) has been greeted by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.

China jets buzz Taiwan, Palau head visits

1hr ago

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

METROPOL: With a central location just minutes away from both the ANU and the site of proposed UNSW campus, city development Metropol is attracting attention from investors and first home owners alike. Photos: Rohan Thomson.

UNSW Campus drives up interest in Civic real estate

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

The Hartley Lifecare high tea is one of the organisation's biggest fundraisers each year. Photo: Supplied

Read online: See Canberra autumn 2021 edition

Dayle Latham

Cat Tyler in her new business at Westfield Belconnen, SILK Laser Clinic. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Shaping a life after domestic violence and poverty

Megan Doherty

Canberra is so much more than the big house on the hill. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONI'm sick of politicians tarnishing our great city's name

Karen Hardy

HORROR HUE: The right conditions post storm can potentially affect your pool and turn it green overnight. Photo: Shutterstock.

How to clean your pool after a downpour

John O'Brien

BLUES LEGEND: Phil Manning is looking forward to catching up with old friends when Chain plays at Bluesfest over Easter.

Chain's Phil Manning talks lockdowns and getting older

Samara Ross

A cold ale slipped down very well while exploring Silverton's quirky attractions on a hot dry and dusty day. Photos: Tim Richards

Ocean to Outback: the Great Southern Train

Tim Richards

TAKING STEPS: Will you be able to get around your house as you age? Photo: Shutterstock

Will you be able to get around your house as you age?

Geraldine Cardozo

Caitlin Quester and Jane Morrison.

PHOTOSSuper sevens

2hrs ago

Tracy Miles and Mark Miles.

Socials: Beer and buds

Dion Georgopoulos

Picture by reader @gromit_the-cavoodle

Canberra life on Instagram

Portion of the large crowd attending the third JAD bull and female sale. This year the sale was conducted in the very recently built shed, finished the day prior to the sale.

At the record-breaking JAD Speckle Park sale

Portion of the large crowd attending the third JAD bull and female sale. This year the sale was conducted in the very recently built shed, finished the day prior to the sale.

At the record-breaking JAD Speckle Park sale

OPPORTUNITY: A US grass-fed burger. Australia dominates supply of this type of beef to the US.

Steaks are high with US stimulus cheques

OPPORTUNITY: A US grass-fed burger. Australia dominates supply of this type of beef to the US.

Steaks are high with US stimulus cheques

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: This image of Goodwood steers being mustered mid last year was taken at a height of 120m with the assistance of Ann Brittons latest photography tool, a drone she calls Dame Drone. The muster, which covered 36,000 hectares, resulted in the bigger steers marketed direct to processors and the lighter ones to live exporters. They were in prime condition courtesy of three riper seasons in a row and were headed for the yards.

Outback rain terrific, but won't alter cattle marketing plans

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: This image of Goodwood steers being mustered mid last year was taken at a height of 120m with the assistance of Ann Brittons latest photography tool, a drone she calls Dame Drone. The muster, which covered 36,000 hectares, resulted in the bigger steers marketed direct to processors and the lighter ones to live exporters. They were in prime condition courtesy of three riper seasons in a row and were headed for the yards.

Outback rain terrific, but won't alter cattle marketing plans