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Jack Wighton put his best foot forward for an Origin call-up. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Raiders star Wighton emerges as an answer to Freddy's dilemma

Caden Helmers

City Services Minister Chris Steel, who unveiled the ACT government's new dog strategy on Friday.

Owners face new fines under ACT dog strategy

Andrew Brown

John Liangis inspects the damage done to his Manuka property by a registered tree. Picture: Karleen Minney

Decision to protect tree strangles Manuka hotel development plan, owners say

Jasper Lindell

Labor's Andrew Leigh, who has criticised the Greens' campaign strategy in the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Andrew Leigh blasts Greens over campaign strategy

Andrew Brown

Invasive animals manager, Oliver Orgill, at the area of the cull. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Helicopter cull of wild deer in the ACT after kangaroo kill

Steve Evans

Arrest after alleged car theft

Man arrested after alleged car theft on Federal Highway

Blake Foden

Woman freed from car after Curtin crash

Woman freed from car after Curtin crash

Barbara Causon is the chair of the ACT steering committee reviewing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

'The situation would be comical if not so extraordinarily and deeply consequential'

Kimberley Le Lievre

Just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right: the challenges facing Anthony Albanese

Myna birds, camels could be added to list of pests

Jack Wighton put his best foot forward for an Origin call-up. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Raiders star Wighton emerges as an answer to Freddy's dilemma

The Brumbies have attracted modest crowds to their homes games this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Where are the fans? Brumbies feel pinch of record low crowd

AFL star Michael Long has joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the annual Long Walk To Dreamtime.

AFL legend to Scott Morrison: Unite us, Prime Minister

Ten people have now died this climbing season on Mount Everest.

Everest climbing season death toll now at 10 with overcrowding

David Speers. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Rocked by Speers' defection, Sky News may delay his move to ABC

Dame Edna Everage ahead of her 2019 My Gorgeous Life tour. Picture: Supplied

The modern woman: There's still no one like the Dame

New inspectors to crack down on dodgy builders

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More planners to oversee Canberra's growth

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UN: Russia must free Ukraine ships, crew

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Anthony Albanese, a hero of Labor's Left, will lead significant soul-searching about the party's economic agenda. Picture: James Brickwood

Just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right: the challenges facing Anthony Albanese

Foreign Islamic State wives and children at the al-Hawl camp in Syria. Picture: Kate Geraghty

'Sick, wounded' children need urgent evacuation from Syrian camp, say families

Former opposition leader Bill Shorten has come under fire for Labor's weak position on Adani's proposed mine.

Premier says Adani mine decision likely within weeks

Federal Labor MP Mark Butler.

Labor digs in on climate change stance

Labor's Andrew Leigh, who has criticised the Greens' campaign strategy in the ACT. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Andrew Leigh blasts Greens over campaign strategy

Andrew Brown

Anthony Albanese has a second chance at the Labor leadership and he's not letting it go. Picture: Wolter Peeters

'Bleeds Labor': Why Albanese has left nothing on the table

Judith Ireland

Member for the new seat of Canberra Alicia Payne. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new member for Canberra is ready to be an advocate for the city

Jasper Lindell

Labor leader contender and member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese speaks to the media in Sydney on Thursday. Mr Albanese is set to become Labor's next leader. Picture: AAP

'Conflict fatigue': Albanese rises with a message for the suburbs

David Crowe, Eryk Bagshaw

Australia is still a united country despite election result

Australia is still a united country despite election result

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Policy challenges await Albanese

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Policy challenges await Albanese

Michelle Grattan

Albanese's identity crisis is his handicap

Albanese's identity crisis is his handicap

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The prickly pear has many benefits not well known in Australia, particularly its nutritional properties and use on non-productive lands. Picture: Alamy

Benefits of cactus a prickly subject

Caroline Gouws, PhD student, University of Canberra
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Jackie Gillies is heading to Canberra for her Shine It Up Live tour. Picture: Supplied

Gillies' guide to shining up your life

Amy Martin
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The National Museum of Australia's senior curator of Indigenous Knowledges, Caroline Edwards, with a series of eight life-sized figures created by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers from the remote central and western deserts. Picture: Karleen Minney

Showing the songline of Seven Sisters and a shape-shifter

Ron Cerabona

The prickly pear has many benefits not well known in Australia, particularly its nutritional properties and use on non-productive lands. Picture: Alamy

Benefits of cactus a prickly subject

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From Broadway to the Bushlarks

From Broadway to the Bushlarks

Ron Cerabona

Dame Edna Everage ahead of her 2019 My Gorgeous Life tour. Picture: Supplied

The modern woman: There's still no one like the Dame

Amy Martin

Jack Wighton put his best foot forward for an Origin call-up. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Raiders star Wighton emerges as an answer to Freddy's dilemma

In doubt: Josh Hodgson. Picture: NRL

Hodgson suffers a suspected broken thumb in cruel blow

The Brumbies have attracted modest crowds to their homes games this year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Where are the fans? Brumbies feel pinch of record low crowd

Lachlan McCaffrey made his comeback from a knee injury in Queanbeyan's big win against the Owls. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

McCaffrey, Penca make comebacks in White-out

Some sections of the Brumbies crowds have been empty this season.

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Comment: Brumbies need to find their own Viking clap

Chris Dutton

An image from a video provided by the Economic Development Directorate showing a proposed 30,000 seat stadium on the site of the current Civic pool.

NRL says marquee content on table if Canberra builds stadium

Chris Dutton
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Allan Alaalatoa. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Things could get dire': Brumbies send crowd warning

Caden Helmers

Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton will honour his heritage during the NRL's Indigenous round.

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It's time to broaden sport's push for reconciliation

Caden Helmers

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

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

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Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Blockbuster theatre recreates one of the greatest battles of all time

Community support key for Brumbies as they charge towards the finals

Community support key for Brumbies as they charge towards the finals

The magical Christmas markets of Austria and Germany ensure travellers will be spoilt for choice and able to stock-up on gifts to bring home to surprise loved ones.

European Christmas market magic

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FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

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AFL star Michael Long has joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the annual Long Walk To Dreamtime.

AFL legend to Scott Morrison: Unite us, Prime Minister

The AEC now has the Liberal-National coalition with a two-seat majority of 77 seats.

A week on, AEC still busy with vote count

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas will introduce new taxes to offset a fall in stamp duty revenue.

Property taxes to be hiked in Vic budget

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the government is determined to keep the budget in surplus.

Progress continues towards surplus:Cormann

Tess Knight, third from left, says she never wants to see her daughter Samantha's killer released.

Mum of murdered daughter rallies in Sydney

Perry Duffin and Gemma Najem

Liberal frontbencher Mathias Cormann denies there are any plans to broaden the GST tax base.

No intention to broaden GST: Cormann

Colin Brinsden

The body of a woman has been discovered by dog walkers at Royal Park in Melbourne's inner north.

Body of woman found in Melbourne's north

Karen Sweeney

Bill Shorten is urging all Labor supporters to get behind the new party leadership team.

ALP's Neumann still has plenty to give

Colin Brinsden and Angus Livingston

Arkansas' main newspaper is moving to a digital form and is wooing its subscribers with free iPads.

Arkansas newspaper gambles on free iPads

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Arkansas' main newspaper is moving to a digital form and is wooing its subscribers with free iPads.

Arkansas newspaper gambles on free iPads

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Russia has refused to accept a UN ruling that it release the Ukrainian ships and crew it detained.

UN: Russia must free Ukraine ships, crew

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Russia has refused to accept a UN ruling that it release the Ukrainian ships and crew it detained.

UN: Russia must free Ukraine ships, crew

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Pope Francis has spoken at a Vatican-sponsored anti-abortion conference.

Abortion equates to hiring a hitman: Pope

Pope Francis has spoken at a Vatican-sponsored anti-abortion conference.

Abortion equates to hiring a hitman: Pope

Most Aussies over 50 are enjoying active - if not adventurous - sex lives. Picture: Shutterstock

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The photo that started it all: me (right) at my debutante ball in 1993 with my younger sister Holly.

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Elizabeth Gilbert's new novel is a witty romp. Picture: John Davis, Instagram

Eat, pray and find new love

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The imposing facade of Retford Park's main house, complete with tower. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

A voyeuristic peek behind the doors of James Fairfax's country estate

Tim the Yowie Man

The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane is part of a clinical trial looking into treatment for Parkinson's disease dementia.

Trial of new drug to treat Parkinson's dementia

MEET AND GREET: Academics from University of Sunshine Coast with international students, attending a familiarisation tour of the Cooinda Aged Care.

Uni 'roomies' to move into aged care home

SMART MOVES: Thinking of downsizing to a granny flat? Make sure you formalise decisions and get legal advice before moving in.

Estate planning: avoid granny flat pitfalls

Presenting John Dowie's portrait bust to her majesty the Queen at the Lodge, 1988.

Take 5: The Larrikin we loved

@karleenminneyphotographer: The inflation of the Vincent Van Gogh hot air balloon.

Take 5: Instagrammers of The Canberra Times

From left: Adi Matters of Higgins, Ellen Kerslake of Jerrabomberra, Muzi Wen of Giralang, and her daughters Nari, 4, and Ara, 7 months.

Take 5: Suitcase Rummage - New Acton

Jamila Toderas

The supreme sheep exhibit of the show was Poll Dorset ram Tattykeel 180232, exhibited by the Gilmore family from Tattykeel Poll Dorsets, Oberon.

Tattykeel's Poll Dorset takes interbreed at NSW State Sheep Show

The supreme sheep exhibit of the show was Poll Dorset ram Tattykeel 180232, exhibited by the Gilmore family from Tattykeel Poll Dorsets, Oberon.

Tattykeel's Poll Dorset takes interbreed at NSW State Sheep Show

Lot 4, Rosedale Nagel (P) sold for the top money of $14,000 to Jim and Jackie Wedge, Ascot Charolais, Warwick, Queensland.

Strong demand for Rosedale Charolais bulls

Lot 4, Rosedale Nagel (P) sold for the top money of $14,000 to Jim and Jackie Wedge, Ascot Charolais, Warwick, Queensland.

Strong demand for Rosedale Charolais bulls

Limousin Australia Business and Operations manager Mardi Cook, Leanne Toll, Toll Cattle Co, Wongarbon, and Charmaine and Dean Kesby, Tamworth.

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Limousin Australia Business and Operations manager Mardi Cook, Leanne Toll, Toll Cattle Co, Wongarbon, and Charmaine and Dean Kesby, Tamworth.

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