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Plans for the proposed luxury hotel in Garema Place. Picture: Geocon

Luxury hotel sparks calls for noise complaint overhaul

Israel Folau has claimed in a sermon that the devil is behind homosexuality and gender fluidity.

'What devil is trying to do' Folau attacks gays, transgender youths

Ice swimmer Ben Freeman, who regularly plunges into Lake Burley Griffin, takes ice baths and swims in neighbours unheated pools to prepare for his unique event, photographed in the lake on Wednesday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Cold? It's positively balmy if your shtick is a bathtub of ice

Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton has been named in the Blues centres for Origin II. Picture: AAP Image/Darren England

Wighton the centre of attention in reshuffled Blues lineup

A failed Canola crop near Parkes, NSW in August, 2018. Photo by AAP / Dean Lewins.

'Drier than Millennium drought': satellite shows toll of big dry

Canberra Times journalist Sherryn Groch carries her father's ashes inside her necklace. Picture: Jamila Toderas

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Assistant commissioner Vic bashing victim

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Apology from Hong Kong leader 'not enough'

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The Finance Department has tight control over the bureaucracy's leases. Photo: Rohan Thomson.

Public servants fill out wasted office spaces

David Gooley's company, Steelvision, was responsible for a security upgrade at Parliament House.

Company in Parliament security upgrade bungle worked on RBA supervault

Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: AAP

Labor ready to negotiate on tax cut package

The national plan to curb domestic and family violence lacks public accountability and transparency, the auditor-general says.

Is Australia's plan to curb violence against women on track?

Branden Kuah says tiny homes are energy-efficient and easy to construct. Picture: Dean Sewell

Morrison government's bid to grow tiny home industry

Judith Ireland

Australian intelligence agencies could be used more offensively on domestic networks.

Intelligence agency could be used for 'offensive cyber' operations in Australia

David Wroe

Former prime minister Paul Keating speaks during the state memorial service for former prime minister Bob Hawke at the Sydney Opera House on Friday. At left, Blanche D'Alpuget and Sophie Taylor-Price speak, and a video of Bob Hawke. Pictures: Alex Ellinghausen

A farewell befitting Australia's brilliant larrikin leader

Lisa Visentin

Auditor warns of cyber security flaws in government departments

Auditor warns of cyber security flaws in government departments

In the battle against youth suicide, we need to address the high anxiety of the parents and teachers who influence young people. Picture: Supplied

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Teachers and parents are chewed up and stressed out, so pity our kids

Polly Dunning

One of several anti fracking protests held in the Northern Territory, and at Parliament House in Canberra, recently.

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There's a fracking free-for-all on Katherine's doorstep

Chris McLennan

Illustration: Jim Pavlidis

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Australia has a China problem and we can't leave it to faceless spooks

Tony Walker

Artist and photographer James Tylor at his Wanniassa home. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The Canberran spreading messages through photography

Amy Martin

Department of Parliamentary Services assistant director indigenous engagement and strategy Cara Kirkwood says she draws inspiration from portraits of indigenous parliamentarians Neville Bonner, Linda Burney, and Ken Wyatt. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

An Indigenous experience of Parliament House

Megan Doherty

Reidsdale truffle farmer Kate Marshall and dachshund-cross-labradors Shadow and Oz, who have started harvesting truffles for the 2019 season. Picture: Karleen Minney

The hunt for truffles is on across the Canberra region

Artist and photographer James Tylor at his Wanniassa home. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The Canberran spreading messages through photography

My grandfather was one of Australia's first 'natives only' gardeners - except for roses. Grandpa said roses didn't count. Picture: Craig Sillitoe

Roses, roses, roses - all for free

Jackie French

Kasey Chambers, who will perform in Canberra in October, says she's always true to herself. ''I don't always get it right ... but it's always from a very real place.'' Picture: AAP

Navigating her own way forward

Lisa Rockman

Emotional departure: Christian Lealiifano is leaving the Brumbies at the end of the season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Inspirational ACT Brumbies skipper to end Super Rugby career

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Ice swimmer Ben Freeman, who regularly plunges into Lake Burley Griffin, takes ice baths and swims in neighbours unheated pools to prepare for his unique event, photographed in the lake on Wednesday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Cold? It's positively balmy if your shtick is a bathtub of ice

Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton has been named in the Blues centres for Origin II. Picture: AAP Image/Darren England

Wighton the centre of attention in reshuffled Blues lineup

Andy Muirhead's first half try sparked the Brumbies comeback against the Reds. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Muirhead or Speight? McKellar's finals selection headache

Karly Roestbakken playing for Canberra United last year. Picture: AAP

Roestbakken grateful for Matildas families

Ben McKay

The Brumbies are riding high after winning six in a row to end the regular season.. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Brumbies set for Shark frenzy, but avoid Crusaders until final

Chris Dutton

Brumbies back-rower David Pocock could return for the Wallabies sooner than anticipated. Picture: Stuart Walmsley (Rugby Australia)

Pocock may return early in Rugby Championship

Darren Walton

Israel Folau has claimed in a sermon that the devil is behind homosexuality and gender fluidity.

'What devil is trying to do' Folau attacks gays, transgender youths

Australian feel: Campbell 5's fifth and final stage, The Parade, is designed around indoor-outdoor living to make the most of the surrounds and the lifestyle that goes with it. Distinctly Australian elements at The Parade include engineered Spotted Gum floors as a daily reminder of the country's natural beaty.

Creating a truly liveable new Canberra community

The Skills Checkpoint Program can assist those aged 45 to 75 to upskill or transition into a new position or career.

VERTO proudly support older Australians to stay in the workforce

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

Why public servants are an asset in the private sector

The team at Griffin Legal seek smarter and more efficient ways to provide high quality practical solutions for their clients.

Griffin Legal is the modern law firm you've been looking for

Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

Personalised care for you and your family awaits at Molonglo Dental Surgery

Kathryn Carter

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Tom Sebo

LIGHT FANTASTIC: Chase the Northern Lights or the Auroroa Borealis with The Senior and Travelrite on this Nordic cruise in February 2020.

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Elderly Melburnians are suffering hypothermia in their own homes.

Elderly suffer hypothermia at home: study

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Two men are wanted for questioning over the bashing of a Victoria Police assistant commissioner.

Assistant commissioner Vic bashing victim

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The state government expects about 150 Victorians will apply to use the laws each year.

Division remains over Victoria's new voluntary assisted dying laws

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Some residents of Mascot Towers will be allowed back in on Monday collect personal items.

Cracked Sydney tower remains in lockdown

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Health authorities will conduct a review this year into the way antibiotics are prescribed.

Health authorities to review antibiotics

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University will pay people to study in Bendigo

University will pay people to study in Bendigo

Tom O'Callaghan
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Victorians are taking more hard drugs than the rest of the country.

Victorians taking the most drugs: report

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A think tank says the government's tax cuts plan will give men double the benefits women will get.

Tax cuts entrench inequality, study shows

Katina Curtis
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Protesters in Hong Kong are demanding the resignation of the territory's leader Carrie Lam.

Apology from Hong Kong leader 'not enough'

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Protesters in Hong Kong are demanding the resignation of the territory's leader Carrie Lam.

Apology from Hong Kong leader 'not enough'

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The world's nuclear powers are upgrading their capabilities, while the number of warheads is down.

Nuclear powers keep upgrading arsenals

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The world's nuclear powers are upgrading their capabilities, while the number of warheads is down.

Nuclear powers keep upgrading arsenals

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A new wave of African refugees is adding to immigration pressure on the US/Mexico border.

African surge coming to Mexican border

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A new wave of African refugees is adding to immigration pressure on the US/Mexico border.

African surge coming to Mexican border

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On top of the faster speeds, 5G will enable more simultaneous connections.

No Tony, 25 megs was never going to be enough

Mathew Dickerson
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Artist and photographer James Tylor at his Wanniassa home. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The Canberran spreading messages through photography

Amy Martin

THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

John Rozentals

THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

John Rozentals

Calthorpes' House, a museum since 1986, is a treasure trove of early 20th century life in Canberra's suburbs. Photo: ACT Historic Places

A look inside a suburban treasure

Tim the Yowie Man

Compass Hut engages the five senses. Image: Kylie Bell

Planning your next holiday? Check out these deals

John Rozentals

How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Rowan Cowley

University of Melbourne Associate Professor Peter van Wijngaarden (left) with CERA's Dr Xavier Hadoux.

Simple eye test could soon detect early signs of Alzheimer's

Geraldine Cardozo

Vicki Gordon of Sydney, David Sullivan of Kingston and Helen Ulcoq of Kingston. Pictures: Amy Martin

Crowds witness music and narrative fusion

Charlie and Peter Fisher from Charlestown

Pedal power

Elesa Kurtz

Pipe Major William Brown (left) and Pipe Sergeant William Brown, father and son. 1975

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Ella Ebery at work on the North Central News, St Arnaud. Photo: Pat Scala

Tributes flow for country newspaper editor who was made redundant at age 97

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Ella Ebery at work on the North Central News, St Arnaud. Photo: Pat Scala

Tributes flow for country newspaper editor who was made redundant at age 97

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DAIRY STANDARD: Meat Standards Australia Pathways Committee chairman Rod Polkinghorne says the discounting of dairy beef is something of a vicious circle.

Taste test could revolutionise dairy beef

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DAIRY STANDARD: Meat Standards Australia Pathways Committee chairman Rod Polkinghorne says the discounting of dairy beef is something of a vicious circle.

Taste test could revolutionise dairy beef

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On top of the faster speeds, 5G will enable more simultaneous connections.

No Tony, 25 megs was never going to be enough

On top of the faster speeds, 5G will enable more simultaneous connections.

No Tony, 25 megs was never going to be enough