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'Bored room': Canberrans have too many meetings, and things seem worse in the public service

Steve Evans

Former ministers Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop face scrutiny over their post-political jobs.

Lobbying ex-ministers 'should have Parliament access revoked'

Katie Burgess

The dad, the drought and his brave boy Fletcher

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The dad, the drought and his brave boy Fletcher

Belinda-Jane Davis
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People outside the Supreme Court of Victoria cheered as Cardinal George Pell's appeal was rejected.

Survivors say Pell ruling upholds justice

Megan Neil, Benita Kolovos and Kaitlyn Offer
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Maaike Yorke, facing strong winds and weather to cycle to university. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Severe winds hit Canberra as weather warning issued

Andrew Brown

Deaf Australia chief executive Kyle Miers. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'We call it Craptiview': how Australia's deaf community has been shortchanged

Katie Burgess
2hrs ago

Victoria's Court of Appeal has dismissed George Pell's appeal against his sexual abuse conviction.

George Pell loses appeal, will remain in jail

Karen Sweeney
2hrs ago

George Pell could be stripped of his Order of Australia received from the Governor-General in 2005.

George Pell's Australian honours in doubt

Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

'Flagrant': Claims high-end Kingston complex operating without approvals

Hanson at Uluru and may make the climb

Australia to deploy forces to Gulf strait

ALLHOMES
Why buying property in the ACT is different from other states and territories

Let's get this meeting over quickly! Picture: Supplied

'Bored room': Canberrans have too many meetings, and things seem worse in the public service

Grease Monkey will soon be adding pizza to the menu. Picture: Supplied

Grease Monkey brings Detroit-style pizza to Braddon

The ACT is marvellous because, "every unexplored territory is marvellous".. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINION
A literary and scientific guide to living in Canberra

When Luke met Harry: Picture by Belinda Soole (Daily LIberal)

Australian Community Media titles in running for major news awards

Canberra Raiders fans have fallen in love with the Viking clap. Picture: NRL Images

How a Viking trend redefined Raiders passion

Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

REAL AUSTRALIA
Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

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The dad, the drought and his brave boy Fletcher

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George Pell's rise in the Catholic Church

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Scientists test Loch Ness for monster DNA

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French hiker still missing in Kakadu

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Trump puts off Danish trip over Greenland

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Hundreds killed in recent China floods

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Former ministers Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop face scrutiny over their post-political jobs.

Lobbying ex-ministers 'should have Parliament access revoked'

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds at Parliament House. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Australia to deploy forces to Gulf strait

Draft laws against religious discrimination will released before parliament returns in September.

Plan to pass religion bill by year's end

22-year-old Nathan Ruser uses satellite imagery to combat human rights abuses. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The young Canberran with the secrets of satellites at his fingertips

Public advocates and guardians hold grave fears about new rules on the use of physical and chemical restraints in aged care. Picture: Shutterstock

New rules on physical restraint in aged care could backfire, inquiry told

Katie Burgess

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Barr appeals to Porter for police oversight to be handed to ACT integrity commission

Katie Burgess

Australian Bureau of Statistics chief statistician David Kalisch. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Australian Statistician David Kalisch to depart ABS

Katie Burgess

Members of the Q&A panel on Indigenous Australians on Monday night. Source: Q&A

ANALYSIS
The most interesting thing on Q&A was who didn't turn up

Neil McMahon

Just which 'quiet Australians' was Morrison referring to?

Just which 'quiet Australians' was Morrison referring to?

Letters to the editor

How can we remain secure online?

OPINION
How can we remain secure online?

Nicholas Stuart

Virginia Haussegger at the University of Canberra. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINION
Tough lives and hidden shame: preparing for the Canberra Writers Festival

Virginia Haussegger

Sue Lovegrove, Shimmer no. 9.28, in Shimmer at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Depicting shimmers of light on water

Sasha Grishin
2hrs ago

Adam Goodes in The Australian Dream. Picture: Supplied

Action, animation and Adam Goodes in this week's new films

Ron Cerabona

A panel will discuss women's safety after dark.

Talk about women's safety after dark

Sue Lovegrove, Shimmer no. 9.28, in Shimmer at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Depicting shimmers of light on water

2hrs ago

Enjoy Festival of the Forest this Saturday in Haig Park.

Say goodbye to winter with new city festival

Grease Monkey will soon be adding pizza to the menu. Picture: Supplied

Grease Monkey brings Detroit-style pizza to Braddon

Karen Hardy

Tokyo dreams: Rachel Tallent and Mitch Morgans are hoping to qualify together. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Talented duo find extra motivation for Tokyo dream

1hr ago

Canberra's Luke Letcher has been named in the Australian team for the World Rowing Championship.

ACT rowers set sights on Olympic gold medals

2hrs ago

Nathan Lyon is set to pass Dennis Lillee on all-time Australian Test wicket list. Picture: AP

Nice Garry: Lyon on the brink of surpassing Lillee

2hrs ago

Canberra Raiders fans have fallen in love with the Viking clap. Picture: NRL Images

How a Viking trend redefined Raiders passion

Australia coach Justin Langer, centre left, consoles Steve Smith during training at Headingley on Tuesday. Picture: AP

Steve Smith to miss third Test after sitting out Leeds training

Chris Barrett

Christian Lealiifano (pic) has the edge to play No.10 at the World Cup, says coach Michael Cheika.

Lealiifano has edge for Wallabies No.10

Adrian Warren

A classic with deep roots: Patty Mills models the new Australian Indigenous Basketball All Stars jerseys designed by Harry Pitt. Picture: Travis Hayto

How Patty Mills is helping culture thrive

Caden Helmers

Cameron Smith of the Storm tackles Bailey Simonsson last weekend. Picture: AAP

Podcast: Was Smith's ear pull dodgy or fair game?

Chris Dutton

Finding the missing millions: Many people infected with Hepatitis B and C in Australia aren't even aware they have the virus.

World Hepatitis Day - Australians are still missing out on care

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

Which beer? The expert advice on matching your brew with your snacks

COLOURED WORLD: Sunset at Nyhavn pier in Copenhagen's Old Town. While in Copenhagen you will also be enchanted by the Little Mermaid statue by Edvard Eriksen.

Cruise and tour Scandinavia and the Baltic

We may not have been back to the moon since 1969 but the advanced technology of today would certainly have to make for a smoother landing.

Could your mobile phone take you to the moon and back?

Jet Blast Plumbing provides Canberra with a 24 hour service, seven days a week. Tony offers a quick response and no call-out fee. Photo: Supplied.

You get a quick-response promise from Jet Blast Plumbing

Seek the skills of experienced professionals to get the best results and to get the best value for the money you spend. Photo: Shutterstock.

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Australia's largest assistive technology and disability event, the ATSA Independent Living Expo, will take place in Canberra at the National Convention Centre on Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28. The expo has become the most influential event on the disability calendar.

Australia's largest disability expo opens in Canberra next week

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The NSW premier says the delay of a bill to decriminalise abortion is a 'breather' on the issue.

NSW premier defends delay on abortion bill

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The dad, the drought and his brave boy Fletcher

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The dad, the drought and his brave boy Fletcher

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George Pell was appointed Archbishop of Sydney by Pope John Paul II in 2001.

George Pell's rise in the Catholic Church

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Frenchman Yan Buriet is missing in Kakadu National Park, after arriving in the area on August 16.

French hiker still missing in Kakadu

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Police are investigating a $2.7 million fraud against charity Surf Life Saving NSW.

Arrest over $2.7m Surf Life Saving fraud

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit Vietnam - the first by an Australian leader in 25 years.

Why PM Morrison's trip to Vietnam matters

Matt Coughlan
1hr ago

The surviving choirboy abused by Cardinal George Pell says he still has his Catholic faith.

Pell abuse victim says he's no champion

Megan Neil and Benita Kolovos
1hr ago

Sailing a replica Endeavour around Australia will mark 250 years since Cook's antipodes voyage.

Endeavour trip to 'promote reconciliation'

Dominica Sanda
1hr ago

Scientists have tested DNA found in Scotland's Loch Ness in search of its fabled monster.

Scientists test Loch Ness for monster DNA

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Scientists have tested DNA found in Scotland's Loch Ness in search of its fabled monster.

Scientists test Loch Ness for monster DNA

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Donald Trump has offered to buy Greenland off Denmark.

Trump puts off Danish trip over Greenland

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Donald Trump has offered to buy Greenland off Denmark.

Trump puts off Danish trip over Greenland

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The death toll from recent China floods and landslides has passed 200, rescue service officials say.

Hundreds killed in recent China floods

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The death toll from recent China floods and landslides has passed 200, rescue service officials say.

Hundreds killed in recent China floods

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Versatile: "I wanted its name to be something you remember, says Maitland mum Jo Hardie of the Spewy. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.

'Spewy' kids lead to mum's invention

Penelope Green

Willy the Wizard and Pippi Longstocking. Photo: Supplied

Children's Book Week: the lazy parent's guide to a great costume

Karen Hardy

Season starts early: Now is the time for residents and land managers to start preparing for the threat of bush fire.

Prepare your home now for bushfires

Nowhere epitomises the problems as much as Venice, which attracts 30 million tourists a year to its magnificent canals and bridges.

Top tourism spots crack down as they become victim of own success

Emma Batha, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals

Asparagus is a civilised crop to grow. It will tell you exactly when to pick, and when to stop picking. Picture: Melissa Adams

Backyard asparagus a luxury worth waiting for

Jackie French

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Alwyn Doolan, who spent a year walking 8500 km from Cape York to Canberra.
Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong @wakeupsitt

INSTAGRAMMERS OF CANBERRA

George Morseu, Jacob Angelatos, and Andrew Whittle of Easts Rugby Club.

Socials: Tries and ties

Jamila Toderas

Kate Parkinson and Matt Parkinson with Evie Parkinson, 7, and Asher Parkinson, 4.

Socials: Think outside the brick

Dion Georgopoulous

Bulls continue to flood saleyards in the north with this pen of Angus from a Trangie vendor making 261c/kg at last week's Dubbo prime sale. Photo by Rebecca Sharpe.

Export demand no bull

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Bulls continue to flood saleyards in the north with this pen of Angus from a Trangie vendor making 261c/kg at last week's Dubbo prime sale. Photo by Rebecca Sharpe.

Export demand no bull

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The $23,000 top price bull with auctioneer Paul Dooley, Watasanta principal Neil Watson, Queensland buyers Ashley and Doris McKay, selling agent Luke Scicluna of Davidson Cameron and Co, and buyer's agent Steven Goodhew, PJH Livestock, Roma, Qld.

Qld commercial buyers splurge to $23k at Watasanta

2hrs ago

The $23,000 top price bull with auctioneer Paul Dooley, Watasanta principal Neil Watson, Queensland buyers Ashley and Doris McKay, selling agent Luke Scicluna of Davidson Cameron and Co, and buyer's agent Steven Goodhew, PJH Livestock, Roma, Qld.

Qld commercial buyers splurge to $23k at Watasanta

2hrs ago

Greg Hughes, his daughter Megan and her partner Curtis Endycott watch over the herd the late cricketer Phillip Hughes built with his father. Photo by Samantha Townsend.

Hughes family carrying on Phillip's cattle legacy

Greg Hughes, his daughter Megan and her partner Curtis Endycott watch over the herd the late cricketer Phillip Hughes built with his father. Photo by Samantha Townsend.

Hughes family carrying on Phillip's cattle legacy