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Hundreds gather to mourn Cobargo legends

Hundreds gather to mourn Cobargo legends

TRAGEDY: Toby Rixon-Gosch, Nicole Bailey and their five-year-old daughter Layla Rixon-Gosch show the remains of their house, which has been pushed into a pile in their yard. Pictures: Albert McKnight

Family survive fire by breathing oxygen tank used for welding

He's either loved or hated - and one gets the impression the tide is turning in Nick Kyrgios' favour. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERKyrgios is riding the perfect wave

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'Al desko' dining is becoming increasingly popular in the workplace. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAl desko eating raises workplace worries

Canberrans film and write a love song to the South Coast after receiving one called Canberra Come Back. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Canberrans channel Savage Garden to send coast a love letter

Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

SUBSCRIBERKissick back in the saddle after breaking back 3 years ago

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More charges linked to Vic murder probe

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SUBSCRIBERThe night Griffin simply couldn't miss

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Bodies being retrieved from NSW crash site

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Philippine leader threatens to end US pact

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Body found at Bodalla home destroyed by fire

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There's plenty to smile about on an expedition to Antarctica. Picture: Shutterstock

Deals of the week: Alaska, Antarctica, Auckland calling

Explore Travel
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Balloons at sunrise over Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey. Photo: Nicole Phillips

Finding a magical fairyland in Cappadocia

Nicole Phillips

PRIZE: You could win a cruise from London to Bergen, via Nordkapp and the Norwegian fjords, in Explore. Entries open on Saturday.

Win a cruise to Norway - and other great travel ideas

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Test results for the deadly coronavirus can now be known within a day.

Dutton backs response to coronavirus

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The prime minister's department is investigating Bridget McKenzie over the issuing of sports grants.

PM waits for report on under-fire McKenzie

Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Morrison orders investigation into Bridget McKenzie's alleged sport rorts

Bridget McKenzie reportedly awarded a shooting club $36,000 without declaring she was a member.

PM sends sports scandal to department boss

In the space of an hour, Launceston mayor Albert Van Zetten was at Liberal and Labor announcements as they attempted to outbid each other for spending promises in Bass. Pictures: Paul Scambler

Pork barrelling: How it pays to have an electoral contest

Adam Holmes

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Porter overrode department on UFO watching group grant

Katie Burgess

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says hazard reduction is the solution to preventing bushfires.

Hazard burns beat emissions for fires: PM

Matt Coughlan and Rebecca Gredley

An NDIS recipient is questioning why she can't use that support to pay for transport costs.

NDIS underspend leaving users stranded

Finbar O'Mallon

Despite his bravado, President Trump is described by insiders as unnerved and obsessed by the coming impeachment trial. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONTrump heading into the unknown on impeachment

Lesley Russell

ADF doing a great job during Australia's fire emergency

ADF doing a great job during Australia's fire emergency

Letters to the editor

Under pressure: Prime Minister Scott Morrison is standing by former sports minister Bridget McKenzie over the sports grants controversy. Picture: Australian Community Media

Why Morrison must sack Bridget McKenzie

John Hewson

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

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Ona Coffee warehouse assistant Joey Niddrie on the roof of the Fyshwick factory with the 500 solar panels. Picture: Supplied

A little bit of sunshine in every Ona coffee

Karen Hardy

Catherine Simpson, 12, Lousia Simpson, 10, James Grant, 13, Lucy Grant, 15, and Emma Simpson, 14, try out digital drawing ahead of the National Gallery's Art Weekend. Picture: Jamila Toderas

National Gallery of Australia launches Art Weekend

Amy Martin

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

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James Mollison with one of his successors, Brian Kennedy, at the National Gallery of Australia in 2003.

Mollison's legacy stretched far beyond Blue Poles

Sasha Grishin

Artwork for Trolls (2016) by artist Timothy Lamb. Picture:DreamWorks Animation LLC.

What's on in Canberra's arts scene

Ron Cerabona

Jockey John Kissick before he rode a trial at Thoroughbred Park on Friday night. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERKissick back in the saddle after breaking back 3 years ago

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Serena Williams was eliminated at the Australian Open by Wang Qiang

'Unprofessional' Serena loses to Wang in Aussie Open upset

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He's either loved or hated - and one gets the impression the tide is turning in Nick Kyrgios' favour. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERKyrgios is riding the perfect wave

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Jeff Horn wants a 10 round bout.

Horn-Tszyu negotiations hit a stalemate

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Hockeyroo Kalindi Commerford will support Treading Lightly during Australia's Pro League clash with Belgium. Picture: Hockey Australia

The fire behind ACT Hockeyroo Commerford's pledge

Lucie Bertoldo

Ashleigh Barty has marched into the last 16 at the Australian Open.

Barty reaches Australian Open's last 16 in blistering fashion

Darren Walton
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Caroline Wozniacki's (pic) tennis career is over after losing to Jabeur Ons at the Australian Open.

Teary Wozniacki retires after Australian Open loss

Darren Walton

Lotto-Soudal's Australian rider Caleb Ewan celebrates winning the Tour Down Under's fourth stage.

Aussie sprinter Ewan wins second Tour stage

Shayne Hope
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Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Oia town on Santorini island, Greece. Get amongst the traditional and famous houses and churches with blue domes over the Caldera, Aegean sea.

Medieval cities of the Mediterranean

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

How do you find a great driving instructor?

How do you find a great driving instructor?

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Flying feats: During December, Canberra Theatre will be transformed into a futuristic space-age utopia for the arrival of Cirque Stratosphere on December 10-21.

Read online: See Canberra summer edition

Dayle Latham

Andrew Heil is the third man charged in relation to the shooting death of fruiterer Paul Virgona.

More charges linked to Vic murder probe

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Firefighters are mourning the loss of three US crew killed in the crash of a water bomber plane.

Bodies being retrieved from NSW crash site

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An intellectually disabled woman has faced court over a stabbing murder in suburban Melbourne.

Woman accused of Melbourne stabbing murder

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Tracey Bridgewater said it was "self-preservation" when she stabbed her crazed partner.

WA woman 'petrified' before partner killed

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Test results for the deadly coronavirus can now be known within a day.

Dutton backs response to coronavirus

Daniel McCulloch and Rebecca Gredley
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Blake O'Connor has strummed his way from busking to Tamworth Golden Guitar nominee in three years.

Blake shining at Tamworth after Star Maker

Gus McCubbing
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A Sydney man who ripped off drought-ravaged farmers in a hay scam has been told he's going to jail.

NSW drought scammer set to be jailed

Steve Zemek and Steven Trask
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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has been rebuked by Queensland's corruption watchdog.

Gold Coast mayor rebuked in CCC report

Sonia Kohlbacher

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he will end a pact unless a colleague is given a US visa.

Philippine leader threatens to end US pact

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he will end a pact unless a colleague is given a US visa.

Philippine leader threatens to end US pact

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong say his country is well prepared to tackle the coronavirus.

Singapore ramps up coronavirus fight

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong say his country is well prepared to tackle the coronavirus.

Singapore ramps up coronavirus fight

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Eight Chinese cities are locked down in a bid to contain the coronavirus.

China builds hospital to treat coronavirus

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Eight Chinese cities are locked down in a bid to contain the coronavirus.

China builds hospital to treat coronavirus

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Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

Our Bush Capital was written by Samantha Tidy (left) and illustrated by local artist and designer, Juliette Dudley. Picture: Karleen Minney.

What's on in Canberra's literary scene

Ron Cerabona

Monty Python star Terry Jones, pictured in 2010, has died. Picture: Shutterstock

'Faded so gently away': Monty Python star Terry Jones dies

Paul Sandle

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

Pat Rhodin walks in her prize-winning garden at her home at 70 Buckley Circuit, Kambah, in March 1980.

Socials: Round and round the garden

Ben Drysdale, and Su Hanfling, both of Canberra.

Socials: Pinned and Stitched at Belconnen Community Gallery

Reader pic by @andymullens

Canberra Times Instagrammers

The Erickson air crane Gypsy Lady at Merimbula Airport and (inset) air operations manager Tamsyne Harlen.

The aerial orchestra of water-bombing efforts

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The Erickson air crane Gypsy Lady at Merimbula Airport and (inset) air operations manager Tamsyne Harlen.

The aerial orchestra of water-bombing efforts

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The Inder family of Wattle Grove Partnership, Dunedoo, Mick, Joe and Ned among their $281 top-priced first-cross ewe pen bought by Warren Osborne, Oberon. With them is Geoff Armstrong, Braeleny, Oberon, a returning buyer who paid second top first-cross ewe money of $250 for the Wattle Grove second draft.

Scanned Merino ewes sell to $265 at Dunedoo

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The Inder family of Wattle Grove Partnership, Dunedoo, Mick, Joe and Ned among their $281 top-priced first-cross ewe pen bought by Warren Osborne, Oberon. With them is Geoff Armstrong, Braeleny, Oberon, a returning buyer who paid second top first-cross ewe money of $250 for the Wattle Grove second draft.

Scanned Merino ewes sell to $265 at Dunedoo

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Michelle Grattan says McKenzie damaged own brand

Michelle Grattan says McKenzie damaged own brand

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Michelle Grattan says McKenzie damaged own brand

Michelle Grattan says McKenzie damaged own brand

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