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Heavy storms and huge hailstones lash Canberra

Almost 2000 calls for help as storms, huge hailstones lash city

Ashleigh Barty celebrates her first round triumph over Lesia Tsurenko at the Australian Open.

Barty marches into Open second round

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Hail damage to the John Gorton Building in Parkes. Picture: Supplied.

Hail storm 'roared like a jet', and disappeared in a flash

Alexander Maconochie Centre detainee Paul Blundell explains the jail's kitchen procedures to ACT Justice Minister Shane Rattenbury. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra prisoners prep meals for fire crews, donate money

Prince Harry says he's "taking a leap of faith" in stepping back from the royal family.

Harry takes aim at 'powerful media'

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Photos of the hail storm that tore through Canberra on Monday

Photos of the hail storm that tore through Canberra on Monday

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BBC Director General Hall to step down

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Debris threat for NSW fire areas rainwater

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Two police dead in Iraq protests

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Seven hikers missing in Nepal avalanche

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Photos of the hail storm that tore through Canberra on Monday

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The hail storm set a new record for calls to help to ACT SES

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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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The RBA had "the communication skills of a teaspoon": Deloitte report. Picture: Shutterstock

RBA caused 'Engadine Maccas' moment for economy: Deloitte

The PM defended Bridget McKenzie over her allocation of community sports grants before the election.

PM stands by McKenzie in grants furore

Scott Morrison says he doesn't care about the snarky 'Scotty from marketing' taunt on social media.

PM responds to 'Scotty from Marketing' dig

Scott Morrison has dismissed reports of a push within federal cabinet for climate change action.

Climate policy tensions plague Morrison

Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Class action brewing over 'sports rorts'

Katie Burgess

Former sports minister Bridget McKenzie has denied pork-barrelling. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Scott Morrison stands by Bridget McKenzie over sport grant controversy

Sally Whyte

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Labor policies will come in the fullness of time.

45 per cent emissions target was a mistake: Albanese

Colin Brinsden

The federal government has allocated $76 million to supporting tourism following the bushfires.

Tourism bushfire recovery gets $76m boost

Colin Brinsden

We must take the time to consider the needs of the elderly

We must take the time to consider the needs of the elderly

Letters to the editor

A fifth of Singapore's energy needs could be supplied by a new Australian renewables project. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralia has a real future as a renewables superpower

Tristan Edis

Climate change now impossible to deny

Climate change now impossible to deny

The Canberra Times

Is Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

REVIEWIs Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

Gayle Tomlinson

Victoria Pearce, right, with her husband and fellow conservator Andrew Pearce at Endangered Heritage. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

How to restore family history after a disaster

Amy Martin

Untitled (detail) in Second Exit at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery. Until January 25. Picture: Supplied

Looking at, seeing and responding to the elusive present

Brian Rope

Is Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

REVIEWIs Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

Robert Downey Jr as Dr John Dolittle in Dolittle. Picture: Universal Pictures

REVIEWDowney delights as Dr Dolittle

Jane Freebury

William Lodder, left and Frances O'Connor in Go! Picture: Roadshow

REVIEWA predictable but pleasant ride

Ron Cerabona

Patty Mills. Picture: Travis Hayto

UPDATEDMills welcomes NBA Indigenous Night

Australia's Aaron Finch says he will talk about his run out with Steve Smith (pic) "over a beer".

Finch, Smith to discuss run out over beer

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Pictures: Shutterstock

ANALYSISWho can break up the 'Big 3' monopoly on men's tennis? Here's what the numbers say

India's Rohit Sharma smashed 119 in India's seven-wicket victory over Australia in Bangalore.

Aussies rue slow finish as India win prize

The covers protected the Manuka Oval pitch from the hailstorm. Picture: Cricket ACT

No avoiding any sport in a hailstorm

David Polkinghorne

Hooker Connal McInerney wants to establish himself in the Brumbies 23. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERMcInerney has sights set on being No.2

David Polkinghorne

Canberra marathon runner Michael Roeger has broken his own world record. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Marathon man Roeger breaks his own record

David Polkinghorne

Connal McInerney is expected to recommit to the Brumbies this week. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies want high-tackle 'common sense' as hooker re-signs

Chris Dutton

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

Emma Brown

How do you find a great driving instructor?

How do you find a great driving instructor?

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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

Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall have hit parts of NSW.

Debris threat for NSW fire areas rainwater

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A detective has recalled going to the Wellard bushland where Jane Rimmer's body was found dumped.

Bone missing in Claremont killings case

Denishar Woods' mother says it's hurtful that it took so long to launch a WA shock safety campaign.

WA shock safety campaign delay questioned

Barrie Tabourie the flying fox was found injured and crying near a burned out stretch of land in Lake Tabourie the day after a bushfire swept through the area. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONAustralia is losing its capacity to understand environmental recovery

The SES have responded to almost 1500 calls for assistance as hail and storms lashed Victoria.

Storm hits Vic before fire spike danger

Marnie Banger and Ulises Izquierdo

Tracey Bridgewater's trial has heard she fatally stabbed her partner after he assaulted her parents.

Woman 'killed partner after parents hurt'

Rebecca Le May

A severe hailstorm has pelted Canberra where the Parliament House grounds look like it snowed.

Severe hailstorm wreaks havoc in Canberra

Matt Coughlan

STRENGTH: Felicity Urquhart has found strength in her music after her husband Glen Hannah passed away last year. Photo: Peter Hardin 170120PHC060

A mental illness so well-disguised Felicity Urquhart never saw it

Madeline Link

BBC Director General, Tony Hall, will leave his job by the middle of the year.

BBC Director General Hall to step down

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BBC Director General, Tony Hall, will leave his job by the middle of the year.

BBC Director General Hall to step down

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Anti-government protesters have returned to central Baghdad, sparking clashes with security forces.

Two police dead in Iraq protests

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Anti-government protesters have returned to central Baghdad, sparking clashes with security forces.

Two police dead in Iraq protests

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Search and rescue teams in Nepal are looking for seven missing people on a mountain hiking trail.

Seven hikers missing in Nepal avalanche

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Search and rescue teams in Nepal are looking for seven missing people on a mountain hiking trail.

Seven hikers missing in Nepal avalanche

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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

There is still time... brother. A still from the 1959 movie of On the Beach. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWModern messages in On the Beach

Colin Steele

Learn tips and tricks from the experts about how to live your best life. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERHow to live your slightly better life

Karen Hardy

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

Cheryl Field

David Westcott and Clair McDonald.

Live and without limits

Amy Martin

Stacey Wilson from the Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade at the firefront on Murramarang Road in Bawley Point. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A year through the lens: December

Sheila and Stewart Turner.

Stories of Australian art

Anita Taylor and Sarah Burrows of Red 8 Produce are one step closer to making their on-farm abattoir a reality. Photo: Matt Cawood

Uralla portable abattoir gets federal government backing

Anita Taylor and Sarah Burrows of Red 8 Produce are one step closer to making their on-farm abattoir a reality. Photo: Matt Cawood

Uralla portable abattoir gets federal government backing

Parliament House. Picture: David Foote (Auspic/Department of Parliamentary Services)

More than a thousand calls for help as storms, huge hailstones lash Canberra

Parliament House. Picture: David Foote (Auspic/Department of Parliamentary Services)

More than a thousand calls for help as storms, huge hailstones lash Canberra

Jacob Stein said that now is the time to think Mudgee wine when buying a drop, pictured is Mudgee Wine Show stewards preparing local wines for judging.

Fortune favouring Mudgee region wine during harsh conditions

Jacob Stein said that now is the time to think Mudgee wine when buying a drop, pictured is Mudgee Wine Show stewards preparing local wines for judging.

Fortune favouring Mudgee region wine during harsh conditions