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Bradyn Dillon, nine, was murdered by his father Graham Dillon in Jacka in Canberra in February 2016. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERLetter 'influenced' magistrate in sending Bradyn Dillon back to abusive father

Cassandra Morgan

Rohan Peter Arnold, who pleaded guilty to conspiring to import 1.28 tonnes of cocaine in May 2019. Picture: radfordcollegians.com.au

Businessman Rohan Arnold sentenced to 27 years' jail

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Andrew MacIntosh, from the ANU Law School, is one of the three bushfire royal commissioners. Picture: Vikky Wilkes

Terms of reference revealed for bushfires royal commission

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Kirsten Lawson

Canberra auctioneer Peter Keeley was found dead in bushland in Broulee earlier this month. Picture: Katherine Griffiths

'Teen's fingerprint found on wrist restraint' court told in alleged murder case

Joshua Tiffen, left, and Kenan Tiffen leave the ACT Magistrates Court after an appearance last year.

SUBSCRIBERPolice officer, twin to fight child exploitation, intimate images charges

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The man who killed his wife and three children only cared about himself, his father-in-law says.

Australia devastated by 'senseless' murder of Brisbane family: Morrison

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ASIO director general Mike Burgess said encryption laws were used within days of their assent. Picture: Jamila Toderas

ASIO used encryption laws within 10 days

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The Canberra Hospital. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hospital moves to slash some nurses' overtime payments

Daniella White

Canberra Hospital performance falls, Barr takes aim at NSW

'Economy will suffer': Builders call for VET cuts to be reversed

Second man arrested over Kambah bikie attack

ANALYSISWhy the global battle over Huawei could prove more disruptive than Trump's trade war

Bradyn Dillon, nine, was murdered by his father Graham Dillon in Jacka in Canberra in February 2016. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERLetter 'influenced' magistrate in sending Bradyn Dillon back to abusive father

The critically endangered northern corroboree frogs return to Tidbinbilla after they were evacuated due to bushfire risk. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

Corroboree frogs and koalas returned to Tidbinbilla

Jose Rosalis and Elio Pagliaru at last year's National Multicultural Festival. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Five things to do this weekend

Capital Clinic physiotherapist and director Rob Erickson has seen many people with injuries due to fitness-based resolutions. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Physios see a spike in injuries in the New Year

Lemon curd, Italian meringue, and shortbread crumb. Picture: Jamila Toderas

REVIEWDinner in the kitchen, excellent!

How does Flying Noodles get their noodles to do this? Picture: Supplied

Use your noodle and make the most of the Night Markets

Government spending needs more scrutiny

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Mine heir 'pulled figures out of the air'

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SUBSCRIBEREsti Feny jumps hurdles to get first Aussie start

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Two more Calombaris venues to be sold

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More funds to help SA's Coorong thrive

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SKorea virus cases surge, linked to church

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The Vasco da Gama is its third incarnation and cruising the waters of South Australia.

Explore South Australia from the sea

Sally Macmillan

Australia's longest-running regional food festival, Orange FOOD Week, is now in its 29th year.

Orange, the hidden land of milk, honey and FOOD Week

Linda Moon

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon. Picture: Shutterstock

How to make the most of three days in Ho Chi Minh City

Hannah Warren

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Andrew MacIntosh, from the ANU Law School, is one of the three bushfire royal commissioners. Picture: Vikky Wilkes

Terms of reference revealed for bushfires royal commission

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during question time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERGovernment's trust deficit could bite reform

Jim Chalmers, Labor treasury spokesman: 'No wonder so many Australians feel like no matter how hard they work they just can't get ahead.' Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERPublic sector wages growing at slowest rate in decades

Australia is considering listing Hezbollah in Lebanon a terrorist organisation

Dutton considers Hezbollah terror listing

The government's trust deficit could hamper its digital strategy. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERGovernment's digital agenda challenged by data distrust

Adrian Rollins

Former Victorian Liberal director Simon Frost (right) won't be referred to the High Court.

Ex-Liberal director avoids court referral

Georgie Moore

ASIO director general Mike Burgess said encryption laws were used within days of their assent. Picture: Jamila Toderas

ASIO used encryption laws within 10 days

Sally Whyte

The federal government has announced an additional $82m in relief for drought-stricken farmers.

More $3000 grants for drought-hit farmers

Matt Coughlan

Tough standards need to be imposed on political staffers

Tough standards need to be imposed on political staffers

Letters to the editor

Millennials are still more likely to be portrayed as phone-obsessed young people than 30-something parents. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWho really has the most at stake in the generation game?

John Quiggin

What's Labor's plan for older workers?

What's Labor's plan for older workers?

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Heidi Silberman Liam Jones and Katerina Smalley in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Picture: Esh Photography

What's on in Canberra's arts scene

Sally Pryor

Former federal minister Robert Tickner has written a book about meeting his birth mother.

What's on in Canberra's literary scene

Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell and Michael Pea in 'Fantasy Island'. Picture: Christopher Moss/Sony Pictures

Morsel, meal or anthology?

Ron Cerabona

Heidi Silberman Liam Jones and Katerina Smalley in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Picture: Esh Photography

What's on in Canberra's arts scene

The Call of the Wild - Harrison Ford and the CGI dog Buck. Picture: 20th Century Fox

What's new at the cinemas

Canberra in the 70s - and onscreen!

Canberra in the 70s - and onscreen!

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Sydney trainer Matthew Smith, right, has had success buying European horses. Picture: Marina Neil

SUBSCRIBEREsti Feny jumps hurdles to get first Aussie start

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Hospital visits help Raiders forward Luke Bateman, left, keep his knee injury in perspective. Picture: Raiders Media

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Cam Hill wants to challenge for the Porsche Carrera Cup. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Cameron looks to be king of the Hill

Kelsey Griffin has a huge decision on her hands as she considers an Olympic Games bid. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERGriffin reignites Olympic dream

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SUBSCRIBERManuka Oval helps Erin's T20 fire Burn

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Folau Faingaa has been ruled out of the Brumbies' clash against the Chiefs. Picture: Mark Jesser

SUBSCRIBERInjury and mumps outbreak force Brumbies to make changes

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Canberra's Josh Fife will move into the Super3 Series. Picture: McLeod Media

Canberra driver eyes road to Supercars

Caden Helmers

The Canberra International Open saw ACT judoka claim a swag of medals. Picture: Judo ACT

Judo chiefs look to capitalise on boost

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Ginny and Guy in their home.

Facing the future with love, decency and kindness

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

'Seize the day': Narelle prepares for Dementia Australia's Memory Walk in honour of her 'gorgeous' mum

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

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The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

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Julian Wright claims his siblings tricked him out of his fair share of their late father's fortune.

Mine heir 'pulled figures out of the air'

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Two more venues in George Calombaris' former restaurant empire will be sold, administrators say.

Two more Calombaris venues to be sold

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The SA government will help improve the way the Coorong region works with the local community.

More funds to help SA's Coorong thrive

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MECCA FOR HOLDENS: Clancy Stops the Overflow by Peter Mortimore at the 'Utes in the Paddock' outdoor art installation that features iconic Holden utes. Photo: SUPPLIED

The place where you can truly embrace your love of Holdens

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A man has been sentenced in Brisbane Supreme Court to being an accessory after child manslaughter.

Man jailed after aunt fatally abused boy

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The federal government has updated the latest statistics surrounding the coronavirus.

Latest facts and figures on coronavirus

Paul Osborne
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Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has testified at the trial of ex-NSW minister Ian Macdonald.

Albanese testifies at NSW conspiracy trial

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Rohan Arnold (C) was jailed for a plot to import 1.2 tonnes of cocaine.

NSW man jailed over 1.2 tonnes of cocaine

Margaret Scheikowski
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The mayor of S Korea's Daegu urged its 2.5 million residents to stay indoors as virus cases spike

SKorea virus cases surge, linked to church

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The mayor of S Korea's Daegu urged its 2.5 million residents to stay indoors as virus cases spike

SKorea virus cases surge, linked to church

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Mike Bloomberg (L) has faced attacks from all Democratic rivals at the Las Vegas debate.

Bloomberg comes under attack at debate

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Mike Bloomberg (L) has faced attacks from all Democratic rivals at the Las Vegas debate.

Bloomberg comes under attack at debate

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US President Donald Trump mocked his Democrat rivals at a campaign rally at Arizona.

Trump trolls Democrats debating in Nevada

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US President Donald Trump mocked his Democrat rivals at a campaign rally at Arizona.

Trump trolls Democrats debating in Nevada

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Former federal minister Robert Tickner has written a book about meeting his birth mother.

What's on in Canberra's literary scene

PERFECT MATCH: Ensure your beautiful dishes are complemented by beautiful glassware and a quality cutlery set.

The finer points on cutlery

SUM TOTAL: A simple equation will give an indication of how long assets will last.

Simple rule of thumb may answer longevity question

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

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TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

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Brenda and John Madelly of Melba.

Socials: Behind the News

Jay and Jennifer Dexter of Bruce.

Socials: Cheers to love from the House of Bubbles

Carol Solley from Queanbeyan, and Elsie Romey from Rutherglen.

Socials: Convoy for a cause

Jerilderie couple, Isobell Adams and Gus Phillips, have launched free service, Find a Paddock, to help connect farmers in need of agistment with those willing to help.

Give a hand, lend some land

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Jerilderie couple, Isobell Adams and Gus Phillips, have launched free service, Find a Paddock, to help connect farmers in need of agistment with those willing to help.

Give a hand, lend some land

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Rohan Peter Arnold, who pleaded guilty to conspiring to import 1.28 tonnes of cocaine in May 2019. Picture: radfordcollegians.com.au

Former saleyards director sentenced to 27 years' jail for conspiring to import cocaine

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Rohan Peter Arnold, who pleaded guilty to conspiring to import 1.28 tonnes of cocaine in May 2019. Picture: radfordcollegians.com.au

Former saleyards director sentenced to 27 years' jail for conspiring to import cocaine

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Tony Swan has spent the past 26 years researching projects from nitrogen fixation to stubble management.

Tony Swan commended for grower-focused research

Tony Swan has spent the past 26 years researching projects from nitrogen fixation to stubble management.

Tony Swan commended for grower-focused research