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CJ Copeland and Lizzie Christiansen Young are worried about the impacts of lead contamination at Yarralumla Primary School. Picture: Karleen Minney

Lead contamination at Yarralumla Primary School not a major health risk: Education Minister

Sarah Lansdown

The ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERJudge baffled by mother's decision to take part in Moncrieff 'torture' session

Cassandra Morgan

Lake Burley Griffin's west basin waterfront is set to be transformed in the coming decade Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERWest Basin revamp set to be 'substantially smaller' than previously planned

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned the tough restrictions in Victoria will push unemployment closer to 10 per cent. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobKeeper rules to change due to Victorian outbreak

Sally Whyte

The captain of the Rhosus has explained how the ammonium nitrate cargo arrived in Beirut.

How abandoned cargo led to Beirut disaster

Maria Vasilyeva
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Canberra Comanchero commander Pitasoni Tali Ulavalu, who died in the early hours of July 19 after a brawl at a Canberra nightclub. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERAlleged bikie boss killer in custody as police search for evidence

Blake Foden

Police have vowed to crack down on anti-lockdown protesters planning a Melbourne march.

Cops won't stand for Melbourne virus march

Benita Kolovos and Callum Godde

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Man accused of punching cop at border checkpoint to fight charges

Andrew Pearson
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Limit social lives, NSW premier urges

Palmer's WA border case returns to court

Parliament to go ahead but Victorian MPs pose 'significant risk' to ACT

CJ Copeland and Lizzie Christiansen Young are worried about the impacts of lead contamination at Yarralumla Primary School. Picture: Karleen Minney

Lead contamination at Yarralumla Primary School not a major health risk: Education Minister

A bystander approaches Joshua Sullivan as he attempts to rob Woolworths at Calwell. Picture: Supplied, CCTV

SUBSCRIBER'He wasn't giving up': Footage shows moments bystanders thwart Calwell robbery attempt

'A glimmer of light': Clubs welcome easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Some COVID-19 restrictions to ease in ACT

Tiny Srejic (front left) and Kellie Chalker-Hall from McIntyre Property with their hands on the prize. Picture: Supplied

Keep your hand on it and win

The future of the AIS is in political limbo. Picture: Jay Cronan

SUBSCRIBERAustralian Institute of Sport redevelopment stuck in limbo

David Pope's view: An Ammonium Nitrate Inspection?

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: An Ammonium Nitrate Inspection?

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Former Meals on Wheels CEO escapes jail

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Sexist argument flares in parliament over 'vulgar' comments

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How abandoned cargo led to Beirut disaster

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Man accused of punching cop at border checkpoint to fight charges

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New army technology opportunities for ACT defence companies

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The national cabinet will meet to get the latest health and economic advice concerning COVID-19.

National cabinet to receive virus advice

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned the tough restrictions in Victoria will push unemployment closer to 10 per cent. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobKeeper rules to change due to Victorian outbreak

Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds a press conference at Parliament House. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Economic cost of Victorian lockdown revealed

MPs sit at a distance during question time in July. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Parliament to go ahead but Victorian MPs pose 'significant risk' to ACT

So much crossover of responsibilities in a federal system means it is difficult for close watchers to discern who is at fault for what - let alone someone who isn't paying much attention. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHow do we know who we're meant to hold accountable on COVID-19?

John Warhurst

Is it time to make a real Canberra bubble? Picture: Shutterstock

ANALYSISWill the Canberra bubble become a reality?

Sally Whyte

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne said Australia would give $1 million each to the World Food Program and Red Cross. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australian government pledges $2m to Lebanon after horrific blast

Kathryn Lewis

An aircraft drops fire retardant on Mt Tennant earlier this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Call for domestic firefighting foam manufacturer amid COVID-19 supply chain issues

Katie Burgess

Border closures are the price of safety

Border closures are the price of safety

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We will only get through this crisis if we all work together

We will only get through this crisis if we all work together

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The brutal reality is that thinking of the ACT as on a par with NSW would be like thinking of Monaco as independent of France. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLet's face it, the ACT has always been part of greater NSW

Steve Evans

Man facing murder charge over Kokomo's stabbing death of ACT bikie boss

SUBSCRIBERMan facing murder charge over Kokomo's stabbing death of ACT bikie boss