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An emotional Patty Mills led Australia to a breakthrough bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERGold vibes only: A nation inspired by Mills and the Boomers

Caden Helmers

Australia has seen a surge in vaccinations as millions remain living under lockdown restrictions.

Moderna on its way in September: Hunt

Colin Brinsden

NSW reports 262 cases and one death in latest COVID-19 update

FREEMore suburbs of concern as NSW records 262 local Covid cases and one death

Ian Kirkwood

The Olympic Games have come to an end in Tokyo. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day 16: The flame goes out in Tokyo

Caden Helmers

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT lifts stay-at-home restrictions for south-east Queensland, new requirements for Cairns

Doug Dingwall

The government has secured antibody treatment Sotrovimab in its fight against COVID, Greg Hunt says.

New early COVID-19 treatment secured: Hunt

Colin Brinsden

ABS chief information security officer Julian Doak. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERCyber-hardened eCensus faces its real test this week

Harley Dennett

A man has been arrested for possession of a substance believed to be cocaine. Picture: Shutterstock

Sydney man who allegedly breached Covid directions arrested in Civic for drug possession

Alex Crowe

Teen was allegedly speeding while seven times over legal blood-alcohol limit

'She's so strong': Historic funding to help mother, daughter affected by tumours

'It makes you feel helpless': Canberran's pain at father's loss to COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines set to arrive at ACT pharmacies within days

An emotional Patty Mills led Australia to a breakthrough bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERGold vibes only: A nation inspired by Mills and the Boomers

Selena Guest home schools her four children Caeleb, 13, Lydia, 11, Aaron, 8, and Matthew, 6, at their hobby farm in Yass. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERFamilies turn to home education in the Covid era

Amy Iacullo, with her children Valentina, 1, Matteo, 4, Mia, 6, and Romeo, says Canberra playgrounds do not meet the requirements of parents with special needs children. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Open playgrounds shut out some families. Fences can change that

'At the end of the day I just want people to enjoy food - that's all I've ever wanted,' says Jock Zonfrillo. Picture: Jacqui Way

How food saved Jock Zonfrillo

Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson 'flipped' five house before joining The Block. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The Block's resident 'hillbillies' swap cowboy hats for hard hats

Lock the doors when you drive through Devil's Elbow. Picture: Ian Burke/Joanne McDonald

SUBSCRIBERDevil's Elbow: one spooky stretch

Space defence explored as part of increased security plan

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Is it time to do away with the NCA?

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EXCLUSIVENew poll shows clear national backing for territory rights campaign

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Vulnerable children now eligible for Pfizer in the ACT

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SUBSCRIBERPublic servants staying silent on cronyism and nepotism, report shows

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Bus roll in Turkey kills 15 people

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NSW Health officials say around 2000 food workers came forward for jabs in a targeted event.

2000 jabs for Sydney food workers

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GREAT RELIEF: The Boggabri Coal worker who tested positive has now tested negative and is out of isolation. Photo: file

UPDATEDBoggabri Coal worker returns negative second test to COVID-19

A young boy is in a critical condition after falling 2.5 metres from a window in Sydney's west.

Sydney boy falls from window

Meet some of the contests hoping to win this year's The Voice

Meet some of the contests hoping to win this year's The Voice

A localised outbreak in a Melbourne public housing tower appears to have been contained.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

South-east Queensland's coronavirus lockdown has ended in 11 local government areas, including Brisbane. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSouth-east Queensland exits lockdown as NSW records 262 new cases

Andrew Thorpe

""We are keen to really sprint. This is a race," Premier Gladys Berejiklian says of vaccination.

Penrith rules tighten, 262 new NSW cases

Angelo Risso

The COVID-19 vaccination rate in NSW is growing as case numbers continue to rise.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

ABS chief information security officer Julian Doak. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERCyber-hardened eCensus faces its real test this week

AFPA president Alex Caruana. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERAFP officers want 'embarrassing' workplace rules fixed

Parents Monal Vachhani (left) and Sophie Robinson (right) with kids Aneev Vachhani, 7 months, and Lucy Robinson, 6 months, peacefully protest at Parliament House to raise awareness that parents aren't included as "immediate family" for exemptions to enter the country. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'My parents are not tourists': Mums protest govt's grandparent bans

Department of Parliamentary Services secretary Rob Stefanic. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERParliamentary Services boss refuses secret staff survey release

Auditor-general Grant Hehir. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

SUBSCRIBERAudit office to target APS labour hire

Doug Dingwall

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

National cabinet sticks to no mandatory jabs policy

Karen Barlow

RBA governor Philip Lowe holding a half full mug.

RBA says double dip recession not impossible

Gerard Cockburn

Anti-vaccine-passport demonstrations in Paris. More than 180 rallies took place around France last Saturday. Picture: Getty Images

Vaccine passports: our ticket out of pandemic is fraught with risk

Finn McHugh

Where does Scott Morrison rank among Australian prime ministers? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONTrying to make sense of the Scomocene

Ian Warden

A combination of reduced sunlight and colder temperatures can lead many of us into a winter hibernation. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONFeeling the winter blues? You're not alone

Jo Lane

Former infrastructure minister Alan Tudge has questions to answer over his approval of up to $660 million commuter car park grants. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONNational institutions play a vital part in our democracy

Nicholas Stuart

Christopher Stewart Wallace was sentenced in the ACT Magistrates Court on Friday for a "racially charged" attempted robbery. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERDisability pensioner at risk of death from racially charged 'ultra violence'

Patrick Ramsay-Feeney, who is back behind bars. Picture: YouTube

SUBSCRIBERChild sex criminal reoffended within week of release: police

Brittany Higgins alleges she was raped at Parliament House in 2019. Picture: Karleen Minney

Man charged with raping Brittany Higgins to protest innocence

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Canberra musician Sophie Edwards performs at The Front this weekend. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONFive things to do in Canberra this weekend

Amy Martin

Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson 'flipped' five house before joining The Block. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The Block's resident 'hillbillies' swap cowboy hats for hard hats

Lisa Rockman

The Fletcher Jones corner, site of a possible new bar. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERA new bar may be on the cards for iconic Civic corner

Sally Pryor

Canberra musician Sophie Edwards performs at The Front this weekend. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONFive things to do in Canberra this weekend

Lainie Hart, left, and Josh Wiseman in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Picture: Helen Drum

Asking deep questions while waiting for Hamlet

Ron Cerabona

As the media environment became more fragmented, MTV popularised reality and celebrity TV formats. Picture: Shutterstock

Channel tuned into pop culture

Adam Behr

Julie Tongs. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vulnerable children now eligible for Pfizer in the ACT

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Julie Tongs. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vulnerable children now eligible for Pfizer in the ACT

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT lifts stay-at-home restrictions for south-east Queensland, new requirements for Cairns

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT lifts stay-at-home restrictions for south-east Queensland, new requirements for Cairns

South-east Queensland's coronavirus lockdown has ended in 11 local government areas, including Brisbane. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSouth-east Queensland exits lockdown as NSW records 262 new cases

South-east Queensland's coronavirus lockdown has ended in 11 local government areas, including Brisbane. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSouth-east Queensland exits lockdown as NSW records 262 new cases

An emotional Patty Mills led Australia to a breakthrough bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERGold vibes only: A nation inspired by Mills and the Boomers

The Olympic Games have come to an end in Tokyo. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day 16: The flame goes out in Tokyo

The Raiders have held initial talks about extending Ryan Sutton's contract. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERRaiders open talks with Sutton for contract extension

Gungahlin Bulls player Tristan Eldridge celebrates after scoring a try on Sunday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Gungahlin continue form to stay top of Cup ladder

Sofia Christopherson celebrates with her Canberra United Academy teammates after finding the equaliser. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Babic's last minute match winner pushes United into top four

Isobel Cootes

Josh Bruce's season could be over after suffering a knee injury for the Bulldogs against Essendon.

AFL's Bulldogs fear ACL injury for Bruce

Anna Harrington
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Port Adelaide's Aliir Aliir (centre) was the target of a racist attack online.

Port slam racist troll's attack on Aliir

Justin Chadwick and Anna Harrington

Ash Moloney and Cedric Dubler made Australian fans really care about the decathlon.

Many highs for Australian athletics team

John Salvado

Members of the Australian Olympic team shared centre stage at the Tokyo closing ceremony.

Tokyo hands Olympic Games flag to Paris

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Members of the Australian Olympic team shared centre stage at the Tokyo closing ceremony.

Tokyo hands Olympic Games flag to Paris

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Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy shared gold in the Tokyo men's high jump.

A Tokyo Olympic Games full of surprises

Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy shared gold in the Tokyo men's high jump.

A Tokyo Olympic Games full of surprises

Brittney Griner (r) scored 30 points as the US beat Japan to claim Olympic women's basketball gold.

US women win 7th straight basketball gold

Brittney Griner (r) scored 30 points as the US beat Japan to claim Olympic women's basketball gold.

US women win 7th straight basketball gold

A passenger bus has tumbled off a highway in western Turkey, killing 15 people.

Bus roll in Turkey kills 15 people

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A passenger bus has tumbled off a highway in western Turkey, killing 15 people.

Bus roll in Turkey kills 15 people

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As Italy continues battling destructive fires, the country's north is now facing flooding.

Italy's north floods, while south burns

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As Italy continues battling destructive fires, the country's north is now facing flooding.

Italy's north floods, while south burns

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Iran is seeing its highest daily count of new virus cases and deaths, since the pandemic began.

Iran's virus numbers reach new highs

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Iran is seeing its highest daily count of new virus cases and deaths, since the pandemic began.

Iran's virus numbers reach new highs

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Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

TIGHT MARKET: The cost of renting houses and units in Orange has risen significantly in the past year. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Unit rent values soar by 16 per cent, houses up 13 per cent in this regional city

TIGHT MARKET: The cost of renting houses and units in Orange has risen significantly in the past year. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Unit rent values soar by 16 per cent, houses up 13 per cent in this regional city

SEE YA: The movement of people from city to country has seen regional houses snapped up and pressure to quickly build more estates.

Thousands are still abandoning the cities for the country

SEE YA: The movement of people from city to country has seen regional houses snapped up and pressure to quickly build more estates.

Thousands are still abandoning the cities for the country

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

This quick and easy Napolitana is sure to be a hit on family dinner night

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Winter wonderland: Lighting can turn a garden into an awe-inspiring spectacle. Picture: Supplied

Shine on: The complete guide to planning your outdoor lighting

Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWTarantino's Hollywood: take two

Ron Cerabona

Daffodils do grow from seed but need a little help. Picture: Shutterstock

Hello yellow: daffodils back from the dead

Jackie French

Time to start thinking about your spring garden. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONI've got a spring in my step even though spring is still weeks away

Karen Hardy

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

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Curator of weapons, Robert Courtney, handles a 1917 long-barrelled Luger automatic pistol in March 1990.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: A curator's touch

Lexxie Jury of McKellar, Melissa Jury of Bonython and Joel Stone of Bonython.

I regret nothing

Elesa Kurtz

Jordan Rhodes, Nutrien Milling Thomas, Dubbo, with a pen of Hereford heifers, PTIC to Narranmore Angus bull which sold for $2480 a head at Dubbo store sale last Friday. The draft of 43 heifers was sold by the Schneider Brothers, Geurie, and averaged $2400 a head. Photo: Rebecca Cooper

Dubbo weaner steers hit $1780

Jordan Rhodes, Nutrien Milling Thomas, Dubbo, with a pen of Hereford heifers, PTIC to Narranmore Angus bull which sold for $2480 a head at Dubbo store sale last Friday. The draft of 43 heifers was sold by the Schneider Brothers, Geurie, and averaged $2400 a head. Photo: Rebecca Cooper

Dubbo weaner steers hit $1780

The Gunnedah Red Devils are out to win the Central North title for the first time since 1970. Photo: Gareth Gardner

OPINIONThe impacts of a drought of a different kind

The Gunnedah Red Devils are out to win the Central North title for the first time since 1970. Photo: Gareth Gardner

OPINIONThe impacts of a drought of a different kind

Bringing home a winner in the city. Ryan rode 4035 winners in his career. He held the Australasian record for winners in a season. He's now 'treechanged' to a new career.

One of our best jockeys opts for a 'tree change'

Bringing home a winner in the city. Ryan rode 4035 winners in his career. He held the Australasian record for winners in a season. He's now 'treechanged' to a new career.

One of our best jockeys opts for a 'tree change'