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Australian values: what the bloody hell are they?
The Prime Minister has made national identity a political issue with his edicts about Australia Day. But not everybody is happy.
- by Deborah Snow
Analysis
Kelly O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer wasn't perfect, but was a champion for women and paid the price for it
Shock resignation has rocked the government and reopened a festering wound the Coalition is incapable of healing.
- by Bevan Shields
Opinion
Australia
Australia Day: Shakespeare suggests dramatic new date
Instead of an Australia Day that offends many, we could instead celebrate the first Australian woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize, or, perhaps, Nick Kyrgios.
- by Ian Warden
'Very personal reasons': Shock as Kelly O'Dwyer quits politics ahead of election
The Liberal Party will lose one of its most senior women and moderate figures.
- by Michael Koziol
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Rod Laver gets back into the swing of life ... and love
Double Grand Slam-winner Rod Laver is lauded by many as the greatest ever. After some tough years, he’s back at centre court – and making up for lost time.
- by Konrad Marshall
Not so fast. Federer blocked by Australian Open security
Players, staff and media must all wear ID badges on lanyards around their necks to access secure areas at Melbourne Park.
- by Ian Ransom
The Canberra regions with the highest rental growth
Data reveal rental growth in Queanbeyan has outpaced most Canberra regions.
- by Lucy Bladen
Codey Herrmann faces court charged with rape and murder of Aiia Maasarwe
The man accused of killing a 21-year-old international student has appeared in court charged with her rape and murder.
- by Erin Pearson, Matilda Boseley & Joe Hinchliffe
'I thought I'd died': Canberra United player shaken after collision
Tash Prior was unconscious for more than four minutes after copping an accidental elbow to the head.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
Featured
Hundreds to gather to seek swift return of Aiia Maasarwe's body
- by Rachael Dexter & Gabrielle Weineger
Opinion & Perspectives
Canberra
Public Service
Public servants run numbers on Musk's 'bargain' Blue Mountains tunnel
- by Matt O'Sullivan & Ben Weir
National
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Police
Two police officers shot, man found dead in NSW
- by Megan Gorrey, Breanna Chillingworth, Andrew Messenger & Laura Chung
Politics
The women likely to replace O'Dwyer after shock exit
A wide field of candidates will compete to replace Kelly O'Dwyer in the Liberal seat of Higgins.
- by Michael Koziol
Analysis
Kelly O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer wasn't perfect, but was a champion for women and paid the price for it
- by Bevan Shields
Mildura woman to replace Andrew Broad for Nats in Mallee seat
- by AAP, Rachael Dexter & Jade Bate
World
Property byallhomes
Australia to become self sufficient in engineered timber by 2020
This sustainable and beautiful building material has largely been sourced from Europe, but get ready for a local revolution.
- by Jenny Brown
The big lesson that can be learned from the Opal Tower saga
The ongoing controversy has helped to expose the deep cracks in Australia’s approach to building apartments.
- by Laura Crommelin, Bill Randolph, Hazel Easthope, Martin Loosemore
Business
Exclusive
Legal industry
Ex-Slater and Gordon boss defends new role as he fights legal action
Andrew Grech says his new role at a litigation funder with links to his former employer passes the "pub test".
- by Sarah Danckert
'The Diagnosis': The email that lit the fuse of Village Roadshow's family feud
- by Jennifer Duke & Kylar Loussikian
Small business
Entertainment
Demand for cassettes surges as music fans hit rewind
It may seem ludicrous in the age of unbridled streaming, but cassette tapes are having a moment.
- by Robert Moran
Margot Robbie wants people to stop asking about her baby plans
Her comments come in the same week that Sylvia Jeffreys and Miley Cyrus both took to social media to deny speculation that they were pregnant.
- by Amy Croffey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Short order: 16 ways to stay cool this summer
Good design and multi-purpose need has created a new breed of boardies.
- by Benjamen Judd
The best app alternatives to going to the gym
If you can't or don't want to commit to a gym membership, here are some apps to help you get into shape on your own schedule.
- by Alice Clarke
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
Sport
Canberra Cavalry bound for inaugural ABL wildcard after double dreader
The Canberra Cavalry will play in the ABL's inaugural wildcard game after Saturday's results meant they'll finish third in the north-east division.
- by David Polkinghorne
ACT claim 16th Australian softball championship
John's back where he belongs. Fuelled by last year's loss, the ACT had their revenge over NSW to win their 16th national title.
- by David Polkinghorne
