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Labor's Yvette Berry said she would continue her agenda of equity and inclusion in ACT schools over the next term of government. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERBerry coy on leadership potential as she begins third term

Sarah Lansdown

Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre has been in almost continuous lockdown since Tuesday's riot. Photo Jay Cronan

SUBSCRIBERLife inside jail since Tuesday's riot: three to a cell and long hours in lockdown

Peter Brewer

The Canberra Hospital.

Canberra Hospital forced to divert ambulances after dramatic increase in patients

Daniella White

The culture within Parliament House is under the microscope. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Absolute joke': big bill for legal advice for MPs and staff

Katie Burgess
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Employees have been doing more unpaid overtime since they started working from home, new research has found. Picture: AAP

'Working from home is more like living at work': Employees doing more unpaid overtime

Lucy Bladen

A court has shown mercy to a priest caught speeding at 50km/h over the limit. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERCourt shows mercy to priest caught speeding 50km/h over limit

PM Scott Morrison says an Australia-Japan military pact "adds to the stability of the region".

Australia-Japan pact boosts stability: PM

Timothy Egan, who was on Monday arrested on two assault charges. Picture: Instagram

SUBSCRIBERTeacher accused of assaulting woman who wouldn't suck his thumb

Cassandra Morgan

Wage growth set to slump to record low

Canberrans told to cancel non-essential travel to SA as more passengers tested for COVID

NSW school funding to keep 'our kids' out of Canberra schools

SUBSCRIBERScared bakery staffer threw rolls at 'brazen' armed robber: police

Labor's Yvette Berry said she would continue her agenda of equity and inclusion in ACT schools over the next term of government. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERBerry coy on leadership potential as she begins third term

Meridian Josh deputy chief executive Anlezark and Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres program manager Adelaide Rief. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra scores its first over-55 LGBTIQ+ dance club

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John Williamson's True Blue has been added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry. Picture: Supplied

Classic songs added to Sounds of Australia register

Rabi Celestina, 20, remains determined despite the challenges of 2020. Picture: Matt Loxton

Young Canberrans take 2020 in their stride

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The notes found under a Chisholm home's carpet. Pictures: Supplied

Decades-old hidden message revealed in Chisholm home

David Pope's view: My Neighbour Scomomo

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: My Neighbour Scomomo

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On the road again: hay run will head to Winton, Queensland in 2021

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Corbyn set to be readmitted to UK Labour

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Hints virus spread easing in Europe, India

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SA COVID cluster traced to quarantine case

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Biden picks campaign staff for new roles

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Ethiopia troops 'march on Tigray capital'

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IT'S ON: Brendan Farrell agonised over whether to go ahead with a 2021 hay run.

On the road again: hay run will head to Winton, Queensland in 2021

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Red Cross blood supplies are running critically low with reluctance among donors.

Blood donors urgently needed

PM Scott Morrison says an Australia-Japan military pact "adds to the stability of the region".

Australia-Japan pact boosts stability: PM

Scott Morrison and Yoshihide Suga have given the green light to an in-principle agreement on defence

No virtual reality for Morrison, Yoshi

Thousands queued for hours at South Australian COVID-19 testing stations on Monday and Tuesday.

Business hopes for COVID-19 ease in SA

Tim Dornin

A NSW inquiry into Crown's suitability to hold the Barangaroo casino licence is in its final week.

Crown Resorts lawyers turn focus to Melco

Gus McCubbing

Chief Scientist Alan Finkel will give evidence at a inquiry into Victoria's contact tracing system.

No Vic road screening, Finkel at inquiry

Callum Godde and Benita Kolovos

NSW's budget was headlined by large cuts to payroll tax - the state's most lucrative tax stream.

Concern over broken promise in NSW budget

Luke Costin

Government Services Minister Stuart Robert. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Fresh challenge to robodebt public interest immunity claims

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Gladstone's coal-fired power station at sunset. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONOn coal and gas, Australia is becoming more isolated

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The culture within Parliament House is under the microscope. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER'Absolute joke': big bill for legal advice for MPs and staff

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Scott Morrison may soon discover it's not enough just to win today's news cycle. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONThe Morrison government is facing a character test

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ASIO boss Mike Burgess at a National Press Club event earlier this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Social media is spy 'hunting grounds', ASIO warns

Sarah Basford Canales

PM Scott Morrison says an Australia-Japan military pact "adds to the stability of the region".

Australia-Japan pact boosts stability: PM

A Senate committee has backed federal government plans to make cashless welfare cards permanent.

Welfare plan risks Closing the Gap promise

Rebecca Gredley

Senator Lambie

SUBSCRIBERLambie requests full Australian Defence Force report

Libby Bingham

Robodebt masters should face inquiry

Robodebt masters should face inquiry

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Gladstone's coal-fired power station at sunset. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONOn coal and gas, Australia is becoming more isolated

John Quiggin
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Garbage collectors' wage rise demands are over the top

Garbage collectors' wage rise demands are over the top

Letters to the editor
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A court has shown mercy to a priest caught speeding at 50km/h over the limit. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERCourt shows mercy to priest caught speeding 50km/h over limit

Michael John Mundy on Monday outside the ACT courts, where he had a robbery charge withdrawn. Picture: Cassandra Morgan

SUBSCRIBER'You get bashed': Prisoner refuses to be a 'dog' in co-accused's robbery trial

Detective Inspector Marcus Boorman: "The speed limits are set to ensure everyone's safety on our roads". Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBER'There's no excuse': police upset at dangerous and stupid actions

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Meridian Josh deputy chief executive Anlezark and Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres program manager Adelaide Rief. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra scores its first over-55 LGBTIQ+ dance club

Sophie Raynor
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Burning Flower by Nicole Reed is in Here I Am: Art by Great Women. Picture: Supplied

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Amy Martin

John Williamson's True Blue has been added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry. Picture: Supplied

Classic songs added to Sounds of Australia register

Amy Martin

Meridian Josh deputy chief executive Anlezark and Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres program manager Adelaide Rief. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra scores its first over-55 LGBTIQ+ dance club

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Matty Ellis at Haig Park ahead of hosting Lazy Summer Sunday Beats Beers and Yoga. Picture: Matt Loxton

Yoga, beats and beer: The combination for a relaxing Sunday

Amy Martin

Rizla in Braddon is the first stop on the gourmet trail. Picture: Ashley St George

Girls' gourmet guide to Canberra: time to get the squad together

Karen Hardy

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberrans told to cancel non-essential travel to SA as more passengers tested for COVID

Margaret Arthur of Lockleys in Adelaide was to travel to Canberra in two weeks time but has brought her travel forward. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Adelaide residents bringing forward Canberra travel plans as borders slam shut

A flight from Adelaide that arrived on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Adelaide travellers forced into Canberra quarantine

Two repatriation flights are scheduled to arrive in Canberra before Christmas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Canberra to receive two overseas repatriation flights by Christmas

South Australia is on alert following new coronavirus cases. The new community cases have been linked to a COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Picture: Getty

ACT to screen all arriving SA passengers, but no plans for quarantine

Andrew Brown

Cleaners at the The Denison Centre, in Adelaide, where there have been new cases. Picture: Getty Images

Canberrans told to avoid travel to SA as COVID-19 outbreak grows

Kathryn Lewis

We'll always be able to tell when a picture was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe Informer: Welcome to the desert of the real

Andrew Thorpe

Above: Dean, 5 arriving from the first flight from Perth to see grandma Therese Harris at Canberra Airport. Picture: Matt Loxton

Western Australia opens borders to its Canberra expats

Alex Crowe

The new Canberra Cavalry CEO Donn McMichael. The Canberra Times. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERACT govt dawdling costs Canberra Cavalry

Capitals co-captain Kelsey Griffin says the WNBL CBA is a good first step. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCBA a step on way to professionalism

The Maroons' holy coaching trinity of Mal Meninga, Wayne Bennett and Neil Henry. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERQueensland's Origin Raiding party

Reece Tapine has joined the Brumbies on a one-year deal. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies sign Queensland star Tapine

Lauren Smith is in her first season with the Sydney Thunder. Picture: Supplied.

SUBSCRIBERThunder eye 'State of Origin' battle with cross-town Sixers

James Buckley

Adelaide Strikers players will relocate to NSW after a COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide.

Cricket stars on the move as COVID hits SA

Rob Forsaith

Alex Carey says Australia have an abundance of inside information on India ahead of the ODI series.

IPL an ideal tune-up for ODI series: Carey

Rob Forsaith

Shayna Jack says she will return to swimming at the end of her two-year ban.

Swimmer Jack to return after doping ban

Steve Larkin

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

City staycations have never looked this good (or affordable)

City staycations have never looked this good (or affordable)

Teresa Ooi

How to sauna like a Viking without leaving the country

How to sauna like a Viking without leaving the country

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Beach time bliss: Take a stroll or a dip at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture: Tourism Noosa

Bring me a little Sunshine

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Beach time bliss: Take a stroll or a dip at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture: Tourism Noosa

Bring me a little Sunshine

Recycling champions: Dao An and Thich Quang Bo from Canberra's Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre with bags of containers collected by their supporters.

Recycle scheme success is win-win for environment and community groups

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

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The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Waste warriors: Fraser Primary School students (top from left) Elsie Harding and Charlie Noble, (bottom from left) Molly Campbell, Lucy Lawton, and Mim Thurkettle.

Students become 'waste warriors' in mission to protect the environment and to help their garden grow

A media reports says Jeremy Corbyn will be allowed to rejoin the Labour party.

Corbyn set to be readmitted to UK Labour

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A media reports says Jeremy Corbyn will be allowed to rejoin the Labour party.

Corbyn set to be readmitted to UK Labour

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More than 54.59 million have been infected by the coronavirus globally since the pandemic started.

Hints virus spread easing in Europe, India

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More than 54.59 million have been infected by the coronavirus globally since the pandemic started.

Hints virus spread easing in Europe, India

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Joe Biden has filled some of his top White House staff positions with people from his campaign.

Biden picks campaign staff for new roles

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Joe Biden has filled some of his top White House staff positions with people from his campaign.

Biden picks campaign staff for new roles

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HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

Donna Ward

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

Derek Barry

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

Keep the coffee grounds for the plants that love them. Picture: Shutterstock

Give your plants a pick-me-up

Jackie French

Norman Lazarus' Healthy Ageing Trinity - exercise, food and the mind. Picture: Shutterstock

REVIEWJust exercise, food and the mind

Frank O'Shea

Candice Warner on SAS Australia. Picture: Supplied

Our motherguilt exposed by SAS

Karen Hardy

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Geraldine Cardozo

How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

Eileen Wood

Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

Grey nomads: this is your podcast

August 17, 1977: Julie Woods answers questions about spinning wool.

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Chris Koelmeyer of Braddon and Sean Palmer of Hackett.

The race that stops the nation

Elesa Kurtz

BANKSIA MEN: A number of old-man banksias bit the dust during the closure of a fire trail just west of Kurrajong Heights.

'Rehabilitation' of fire trail triggers anger at Kurrajong Heights

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BANKSIA MEN: A number of old-man banksias bit the dust during the closure of a fire trail just west of Kurrajong Heights.

'Rehabilitation' of fire trail triggers anger at Kurrajong Heights

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Liverpool Plains and Gunnedah shire councils will discuss creating a policy regarding CSG at Wednesday's council meetings. Photo: File photo

Councils being urged to take a position on coal seam gas

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Liverpool Plains and Gunnedah shire councils will discuss creating a policy regarding CSG at Wednesday's council meetings. Photo: File photo

Councils being urged to take a position on coal seam gas

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Regional policy is still piecemeal, says NFF president Fiona Simson.

Real change not easy road for regional Australia

Regional policy is still piecemeal, says NFF president Fiona Simson.

Real change not easy road for regional Australia