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ACT Chief minister Andrew Barr and his cabinet outlining the 2019 ACT budget. Picture: Karleen Minney.

New tax was meant to earn ACT $1.3m. It's raised just $74,979

Australian captain Sam Kerr wrote a letter to her former coach Aaron Holt for saving her football career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Meet the AIS coach Sam Kerr credits with saving her career

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Ainslie IGA deli staff member, Taylah Lang, fills a customer container to help reduce plasic use. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Reusable container program introduced at Ainslie IGA

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

Landscape historian Dr John Gray OAM among the 97-year-old Charles Weston cedars on Commonwealth Avenue earmarked to be removed for light rail stage two. Picture: Karleen Minney.

ACT officials pruned life expectancy of trees to be removed for light rail to Woden

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

Tim the Yowie Man: A look inside a suburban treasure

Cracked Syd unit owners to meet experts

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Should you plan each career step or wing it?

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Malcolm Turnbull puts property on the market for $6.5m

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WA coroner unlikely to name Finn's killer

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Seaweed farmers sue over Aussie oil spill

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Meet the AIS coach Sam Kerr credits with saving her career

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

Company in Parliament security upgrade bungle worked on RBA supervault

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?

Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: AAP

Labor ready to negotiate on tax cut package

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

Public servants fill out wasted office spaces

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

Principals deny violence in our schools

Principals deny violence in our schools

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The peak pleasure of helping children learn how to read

The peak pleasure of helping children learn how to read

Letters to the Editor

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

Tony Walker

Ainslie IGA deli staff member, Taylah Lang, fills a customer container to help reduce plasic use. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Reusable container program introduced at Ainslie IGA

Amy Martin

Lydia Milosavljevic as Elizabeth Bennet in Budding Theatre's youth cast version of Pride and Prejudice and Ella Horton as Elizabeth Bennet in the main stage case. Picture: Supplied.

Ella's journey to Pride and Prejudice began with a gift from Colin Firth

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

Ainslie IGA deli staff member, Taylah Lang, fills a customer container to help reduce plasic use. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Reusable container program introduced at Ainslie IGA

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

The Canberran spreading messages through photography

Amy Martin

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

Australian captain Sam Kerr wrote a letter to her former coach Aaron Holt for saving her football career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Meet the AIS coach Sam Kerr credits with saving her career

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Brumbies captain Christian Lealiifano has called time on his Super Rugby career. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Retiring Lealiifano doesn't want to finish up just yet

Steve Smith is relishing being back in the Australian cricket setup. Picture: AP

Moderation key for rejuvenated cricket 'nerd' Smith

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Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been ruled out of the Cook Islands clash this Friday night. Picture: NRL Photos

Injury robs Cook Islands of in-form Canberra fullback

Canberra United's Ellie Carpenter, right, may be rested from the Matildas' final group game at the World Cup against Jamaica. Picture: AP

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter may be rested against Jamaica

Ben McKay

Maddison Rocci has been called into the Emerging Opals side. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Capitals duo in Emerging Opals squad

Caden Helmers

Tyrel Lomax's "potential is obvious for everyone to see". Picture: photosport.nz

Canberra junior finds fresh All Blacks avenue

Caden Helmers

Adam Scott was frustrated with his US Open performance. Picture: AP

Scott left frustrated by missed opportunities at US Open

Evin Priest

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.

Join us on Northern Lights cruise

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There were suggestions that construction works nearby to Mascot Towers had caused cracks to appear.

Cracked Syd unit owners to meet experts

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Located in the foothills of the Liverpool Ranges, the property covers 2025 hectares.

Malcolm Turnbull puts property on the market for $6.5m

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Bridget Shewring has wept in court upon hearing no one is likely to be named as her mother's killer.

WA coroner unlikely to name Finn's killer

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Daniel Sanda (centre) is leading a class action of Indonesian seaweed farmers over a 2009 oil spill.

Seaweed farmers sue over Aussie oil spill

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Victorian CFMMEU Secretary John Setka is digging in over attempts to expel him from the ALP.

Union boss John Setka flags court action over bid to expel him

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The men wanted over the brutal bashing of Assistant Commissioner Chris O'Neill have been identified.

Duo arrested after senior Vic cop bashed

Georgie Moore and Melissa Meehan
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Victoria has recorded 31 influenza deaths so far this year, and flu season's not over yet.

Vic records 31 flu deaths so far this year

Kaitlyn Offer
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Premier Steven Marshall's government will deliver its second budget after last year's election win.

SA budget to be 'tough but fair': premier

Tim Dornin
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Huawei's Ren Zhengfei has lowered revenue forecasts, likening his company to a badly damaged plane.

Huawei 'like a damaged plane': founder

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Huawei's Ren Zhengfei has lowered revenue forecasts, likening his company to a badly damaged plane.

Huawei 'like a damaged plane': founder

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Boris Johnson's campaign for the UK Tory leadership gathers strength, despite no-show in TV debate.

Johnson gains support for Tory leadership

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Boris Johnson's campaign for the UK Tory leadership gathers strength, despite no-show in TV debate.

Johnson gains support for Tory leadership

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Democracy activist Joshua Wong has been released from prison amid a wave of protest in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong activist released from prison

Democracy activist Joshua Wong has been released from prison amid a wave of protest in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong activist released from prison

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

No Tony, 25 megs was never going to be enough

Mathew Dickerson

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

Sharing Bali and Beyonds Atauro Island eco-lodge huts are just metres from the sea. Pictures: Supplied

Luxury, simplicity and it's not Bali

Theres never any shortage of wildlife on a game drive around Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Picture: Shutterstock

Beware of zebra crossing ahead

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

Scottish Fun

Macquarie Dohnes attracted several visitors throughout the day. Studmaster John Nadin was snapped discussing this year's sale rams with Central West Genetics' Alicia McConnell and Robyn Tozer, with the breed's assessor, Allan Clarke of Dubbo. Macquarie stud displayed stud sires, fleeces and sale rams to be offered at the annual sale will be held on September 23.

See who we snapped at Sheep Week on day one

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Macquarie Dohnes attracted several visitors throughout the day. Studmaster John Nadin was snapped discussing this year's sale rams with Central West Genetics' Alicia McConnell and Robyn Tozer, with the breed's assessor, Allan Clarke of Dubbo. Macquarie stud displayed stud sires, fleeces and sale rams to be offered at the annual sale will be held on September 23.

See who we snapped at Sheep Week on day one

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MEARES AND ASSOCIATES: Upper Hunter, NSW, property Scotts Creek is on the market for $6.5 million.

Malcolm Turnbull's Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

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MEARES AND ASSOCIATES: Upper Hunter, NSW, property Scotts Creek is on the market for $6.5 million.

Malcolm Turnbull's Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

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Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy are selling their standout 1098 hectare Hunter Valley property East Rossgole.

Malcolm Turnbull to list East Rossgole

Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy are selling their standout 1098 hectare Hunter Valley property East Rossgole.

Malcolm Turnbull to list East Rossgole