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Why some Canberrans are still wearing masks outdoors

Why some Canberrans are still wearing masks outdoors

Steve Evans

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Today's COVID spike 'expected', as two new schools exposure list grows

Andrew Brown

Assistant Defence Minister Andrew Hastie. Picture: Getty Images

Intelligence agency looks to ANU for its next batch of 'spy kids'

Sarah Basford Canales
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ACT records highest number of new cases in almost a month

ACT records highest number of new cases in almost a month

Alex Crowe

Business Minister Tara Cheyne said the grants could cover marketing campaigns, industry recruitment strategies and research into what skill shortages ACT employers face. Picture: Matt Loxton

Grants on offer to help ACT firms plug skill shortages, attract staff

Jasper Lindell

ACT Sport Minister Yvette Berry says the government will wait until COVID subsides before re-entering the sporting market. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERWhy the ACT could miss out on years of major sporting events

Chris Dutton

Stephen Porter leaves court on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERChild sex victim 'one in a hundred million': Disgraced footy coach

Blake Foden

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has condemned threats levelled against MPs at anti-lockdown protests.

'We are a civil, peaceful society': PM denounces violent threats against politicians

Dominic Giannini

WATCHForensic focus turns to garage; former Tyrrell detective slams 'wasted time' claims

'Anti-vax' WA principal's school threat

The true cost of the ACT govt's rugby World Cup standoff

LIVELive updates: All Victorian gathering caps to be lifted from midnight

Why some Canberrans are still wearing masks outdoors

Why some Canberrans are still wearing masks outdoors

Genesis Owusu has won triple j's Australian Album of the Year. Picture: Supplied

Canberran wins triple j's Australian Album of the Year

The Multicultural Festival will be cancelled in 2022. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT's National Multicultural Festival cancelled for 2022

The Brumbies shocked the world when they beat the British and Irish Lions in 2013. Picture: Melissa Adams

The true cost of the ACT govt's rugby World Cup standoff

Bolivian-style turnovers. Picture: Supplied

FOODRecipes to help you start your Latin American culinary journey

Amazon's The Wheel of Time will test appetites for high fantasy in a very competitive viewing arena. Picture: Amazon

WATCHWill The Wheel of Time be the fantasy series to rule them all?

Worker dies in buggy rollover at Vic farm

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China use water cannon on Philippine boats

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Antibody drug 'works to prevent COVID-19'

25m ago

Qld accuses PM of indulging anti-vaxxers

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Taiwan boosts air force amid China threat

32m ago

Formerly Australia's strongest man, Boyer now has a law degree in his sights

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There are a few things travellers must consider before leaving Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERThinking of travelling overseas? Here are some of the things you may need to do

There are a few things travellers must consider before leaving Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERThinking of travelling overseas? Here are some of the things you may need to do

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Today's COVID spike 'expected', as two new schools exposure list grows

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Today's COVID spike 'expected', as two new schools exposure list grows

Australian National Dictionary Centre director Dr Amanda Laugesen. Picture: Jeffrey Chan

Australia's word of the year announced

Australian National Dictionary Centre director Dr Amanda Laugesen. Picture: Jeffrey Chan

Australia's word of the year announced

A weed spraying contractor was killed when they were tossed from their vehicle at a Victorian farm.

Worker dies in buggy rollover at Vic farm

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Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles says the prime minister is undermining the pandemic response.

Qld accuses PM of indulging anti-vaxxers

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FLASHBACK: Derek Boyer, formerly known as Australia's strongest man, pictured taking part in a truck convoy fundraiser on the border in 2015. Mr Boyer is about to start a new chapter studying law on the Gold Coast.

Formerly Australia's strongest man, Boyer now has a law degree in his sights

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Energy Minister Angus Taylor has praised Jemena's new green hydrogen project as a "major milestone".

NSW gas network gets green hydrogen boost

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Michael Gunner says Northern Territorians shouldn't assume the COVID-19 outbreak is under control.

NT virus outbreak link to border breacher

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

Debate on Victoria's pandemic bill has been delayed with the government needing one more vote.

Vic pandemic laws debate poised to resume

Benita Kolovos
1hr ago

Alex is a trans man living in Bendigo. Picture: TARA COSOLETO

'Loud and proud': Alex's story of being a trans man in regional Australia

Tara Cosoleto
1hr ago

The McGowan government wants to push new Aboriginal heritage laws through the lower house this week.

Investors critical of WA heritage bill

Michael Ramsey
1hr ago

Bushfires burn on the south coast of NSW in December 2019. The fires hit the local economy during its peak tourism season. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Public sector buoyed crisis-hit regions

Labor's education spokersperson Tanya Plibersek will announce the election promise on Thursday alongside leader Anthony Albanese and communications spokesperson Michelle Rowland. Photo: Adam McLean

Labor education boost for families with no internet

Threats to Daniel Andrews have brought the safety of politicians back into focus. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER'You can't always be sure': Threats bring MP safety into spotlight

Ex-federal MP Craig Thomson has been granted bail after being charged with migration fraud.

Ex-MP Craig Thomson to face court for alleged visa fraud

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews with Defence Minister Peter Dutton in the background. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Tech security critical amid 'increasing geostrategic uncertainty'

Sarah Basford Canales

A trial date for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has been tentatively set.

Accused parliament rapist gets trial date

Georgie Moore

Scott Morrison says 280,000 jobs could be filled this summer as Australia sheds COVID restrictions.

PM pledges to secure economic recovery

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

UK High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says countries will have to reasses their reliance on coal after the COP26 summit. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Clear trajectory': UK top diplomat sends coal warning

Dan Jervis-Bardy

UK High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says countries will have to reasses their reliance on coal after the COP26 summit. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Clear trajectory': UK top diplomat sends coal warning

UK High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says countries will have to reasses their reliance on coal after the COP26 summit. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Clear trajectory': UK top diplomat sends coal warning

ACT Environment and Sustainability Commissioner Dr Sophie Lewis. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISWhat now for Australia after the Glasgow summit?

ACT Environment and Sustainability Commissioner Dr Sophie Lewis. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISWhat now for Australia after the Glasgow summit?

Angus Taylor discussed energy transition with US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm at Glasgow. The US is open to nuclear as part of that transition, but Australia is not. Picture: Supplied

Coal 'cop out' angers Greens as target talks move to Cairo

Angus Taylor discussed energy transition with US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm at Glasgow. The US is open to nuclear as part of that transition, but Australia is not. Picture: Supplied

Coal 'cop out' angers Greens as target talks move to Cairo

A large screen in Beijing displays United States President Joe Biden, left, and China's President Xi Jinping during a virtual summit on Tuesday. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe contradictions of China's economic ambitions

Mark Beeson

I admit I am in a minority in liking doorknocking, street corner meetings, how-to-vote cards, and even corflutes. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhy I have a love-hate relationship with electioneering

John Warhurst

A member of the public is greeted and given information at the entrance to the South Western Sydney Vaccination Centre in July. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWe are only as good as the vaccination levels in our vulnerable communities

Cassandra Goldie

Accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann, left, and alleged victim Brittany Higgins. Pictures: Supplied, Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERTrial dates fixed in Parliament House rape case

Walter McHughes is released from custody on Wednesday. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBER'Inept' invader left elderly victim 'shattered'

The man police wish to speak to was last seen running west along Beach Road on Batemans Bay. Picture: NSW Police

Police appeal for public assistance after Batemans Bay motel armed robbery

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The Multicultural Festival will be cancelled in 2022. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT's National Multicultural Festival cancelled for 2022

Lucy Bladen

Academy Award-winning actress Laura Dern.

Celebrating the talent of Laura Dern

The Canberra Potters' 2021 Members Exhibition is on display at the Watson Arts Centre.

Canberra Potters' Members Exhibition

The Multicultural Festival will be cancelled in 2022. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT's National Multicultural Festival cancelled for 2022

Yothu Yindi is headlining the 2022 National Folk Festival. Picture: Getty Images

Folkies unite! The next National Folk Festival will be a big one

Sally Pryor

Amazon's The Wheel of Time will test appetites for high fantasy in a very competitive viewing arena. Picture: Amazon

WATCHWill The Wheel of Time be the fantasy series to rule them all?

B. R. Doherty

George Timotheou is raring to go for a new season with his baby Marcus his driving force. Picture: Jordan Trombetta/Adelaide United Media

The baby boy with a ball at his feet drives Timotheou

Goulburn junior Ed Kennedy joined the Brumbies via Wales. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Surreal': Brumby's boyhood dream

2hrs ago

The Brumbies shocked the world when they beat the British and Irish Lions in 2013. Picture: Melissa Adams

The true cost of the ACT govt's rugby World Cup standoff

Gemma Potter is eyeing a WNBL comeback. Picture: Karleen Minney

Rising star Potter returns to chase Canberra comeback

2hrs ago

The Meteors' Katie Mack has been in superb WBBL form for Adelaide. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBEREarly season big guns await Meteors as WNCL draw finalised

James Buckley

Players are being encouraged to follow the lead of Adam Goodes, Nicky Winmar and Mohammed Siraj. Pictures: Getty

'Power to the players': No excuses in fight against racism

Caden Helmers

Norm Gardner's Upper House has been given the top weight for Sunday's Queanbeyan Cup. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Upper House heads Queanbeyan Cup weights

James Buckley

Canberra Racing Club's equine welfare officer Chris Polglase with star sprinter Handle The Truth. Picture: Karleen Minney

Canberra Racing Club delivers significant equine welfare report

James Buckley

The Philippines grounded a warship at the disputed atoll in 1999, as part of its territorial claim.

China use water cannon on Philippine boats

14m ago

The Philippines grounded a warship at the disputed atoll in 1999, as part of its territorial claim.

China use water cannon on Philippine boats

14m ago

A new COVID drug is best used as a preventative shot, rather than a treatment, AstraZeneca says.

Antibody drug 'works to prevent COVID-19'

25m ago

A new COVID drug is best used as a preventative shot, rather than a treatment, AstraZeneca says.

Antibody drug 'works to prevent COVID-19'

25m ago

Taiwan has added 64 upgraded F-16 fighter jets to its military capability.

Taiwan boosts air force amid China threat

32m ago

Taiwan has added 64 upgraded F-16 fighter jets to its military capability.

Taiwan boosts air force amid China threat

32m ago

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

DAY ON THE LAKE: A group of friends soak up the sunshine with a day of boating on Lake Burley Griffin. Photo: GoBoats.

It's time to explore somewhere new in our city

Three Mills Bakery's Fyshwick site that's being powered with its own solar energy system.

Rise and shine: The Canberra bakery adding a dash of sun power to its products

VIEW INSURANCE - CHANGE YOUR VIEW: Every policy helps the Kindness Factory educate our children on the impact of kindness.

With a view to keep you covered

COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Fire affected Wondalga residents come together to swap stories and rekindle their community connections at a "Fire Shed Friday" event.

Local communities come together after bushfires

A river round trip to Adelaide

A river round trip to Adelaide

Emma Brown

Become your own 'virtual power plant' and trade energy with the grid

Become your own 'virtual power plant' and trade energy with the grid

Is your own apathy contributing to your hair loss?

Is your own apathy contributing to your hair loss?

Reversing link between gut microbiome and autism

Reversing link between gut microbiome and autism

Ellen Phiddian

Why do we make sugary or starchy junk instead of ethanol? It's absurd. Photo: Shutterstock

A diverse energy mix is the short and long term solution

Sam Hollier

This working baby is checking if her name is on the list. Photo: Mahmud Ahsan.

Does your baby's name have the highest earning potential?

Grace Ryan

CHEEKY CHICKS: The February girls. Photos: Sandra Ramsay

Never too old to be calendar girls

Therese Murray

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Jeff McKenzie of Nicholls and Graeme Brown of Evatt.

PHOTOSParkrun social pics: On your marks

Elesa Kurtz

Baxter with owners Kevin and Kelly West of Crace.

Running free in the park

Elesa Kurtz

Jenny Wells and Michelle Champagne.

PHOTOSThe toast of the territory

Dion Georgopoulos

The Australian record-breaking Kalahari Red doe and her kids with agent Darren Old, BR&C Agents, Mildura, Vic, and vendors Michael Gathercole Michael and Mikeal Freckleton, Red Cliffs stud, Mildura, Vic. Photo: supplied

Kalahari Red doe sets $9600 Australian record

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The Australian record-breaking Kalahari Red doe and her kids with agent Darren Old, BR&C Agents, Mildura, Vic, and vendors Michael Gathercole Michael and Mikeal Freckleton, Red Cliffs stud, Mildura, Vic. Photo: supplied

Kalahari Red doe sets $9600 Australian record

2hrs ago

Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall says the sector is well on its way to being a $30 billion industry by 2030.

Ag smashes through the roof

Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall says the sector is well on its way to being a $30 billion industry by 2030.

Ag smashes through the roof

An artist's impression of what the processing plant at Blackall could look like.

RAPAD grants $50,000 to Blackall wool processing plan

An artist's impression of what the processing plant at Blackall could look like.

RAPAD grants $50,000 to Blackall wool processing plan