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8 Taylor Place sold for $2 million at auction last weekend. Pictures: Blackshaw Property Group

SUBSCRIBER$2m Hackett home sale smashes another suburb record

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ACT opposition health spokeswoman and deputy leader Giulia Jones. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT govt called to clarify how it will fix 'shocking' wait times

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Julie-Ann Finney has campaigned for a royal commission into veteran suicides. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'Left to flounder': Union wants investigation into DVA wait times, staffing cap

Harley Dennett

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday. Picture: Getty Images

Rollout reset: National cabinet targets vaccine boost for over-50s

Karen Barlow

ACT Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman. Picture: Matt Loxton

SUBSCRIBERPolice Minister says Libs' argument for more cops, new station is a 'tired' one

Cassandra Morgan

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese in question time on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Labor 'respects' coal industry, but green-powered jobs are the future: Albanese

Dan Jervis-Bardy

ACT Disabilities Minister Emma Davidson has called for a trial to independent assessments for NDIS participants to be abandoned. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to halt controversial NDIS trials

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The Wiener Zeitung founded in 1703 may soon shut down, editor-in-chief Walter Haemmerle says.

End looms for 'world's oldest newspaper'

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Virus cases up across all age groups: WHO

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As scientists move closer to making part human, part animal organisms, what are the concerns?

Storied WWII raid items reunited with ship

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8 Taylor Place sold for $2 million at auction last weekend. Pictures: Blackshaw Property Group

SUBSCRIBER$2m Hackett home sale smashes another suburb record

NASA's miniature helicopter has buzzed over the surface of Mars.

NASA helicopter making first flight on Mars surface

Arsene Fosso has risen from villages to the bright lights of boxing. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERThe man who came 'from nowhere'

Billy Keohavong, David Huggins, Eliza Sanders, Jareen Wee and Nicholas Jachno at rehearsals for The Point. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONThe dance combining the Griffins' designs and Hindu mythology

Braddon residents Susan Davidson, Benedikt Matthews, Aksels Hartwig, Shay Hartwig, Sara Davidson, Elizabeth Gilbertson, Trevor Gilbertson and Nick Seefried have welcomed plans to remove car parks on Lonsdale Street. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERWhy this Braddon group supports the removal of Lonsdale Street car spaces

Peter Broelman's view: The ScoMo spirit

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: The ScoMo spirit

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SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONAustralia, the choice is ours: prepare or perish

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Over 150k Russian troops near Ukraine: EU

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Liberal candidate in social media vegetable stew

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Chad president wins sixth term

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OPINIONYou can't yoga your way out of academic burnout

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Are Australia's animal welfare standards enough to save live export?

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NSW homicide detectives trying to solve the cold-case murder of Melissa Hunt 27 years ago.

NSW Police search after Hunt case tip-off

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TOO LATE: Underground tanks built at Darwin harbour were too late to be used during World War II. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONAustralia, the choice is ours: prepare or perish

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Felix Ellis. Picture: Simon Sturzaker.

Liberal candidate in social media vegetable stew

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SMALLER CROWDS: Anti live-ex sentiment has arguably been watered down in Australia, thanks largely to world-leading animal welfare regulations. Photo: Mark Phelps

Are Australia's animal welfare standards enough to save live export?

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Items belonging to RAN Lieutenant Hubert Edward Carse (L) from Operation Jaywick will be on display.

Storied WWII raid items reunited with ship

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The Australian Red Cross is reconsidering a ban on some UK visitors and residents donating blood.

Aust blood bank pushes for UK ban re-think

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The PM has revealed the May 11 budget will be "stage two" of Australia's economic recovery.

Budget 'stage two' of virus recovery: PM

Peter Dutton says lifting the morale of Australia's military is key to Australia's security.

Ministers back in Afghan veteran medals

Paul Osborne

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Stuart Robert in Question Time on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER$1.2b robodebt saga 'unfortunate', Holgate's actions 'unwise'

A former PMC secretary has called for more robust department secretary hiring processes amid claims it has an adverse effect on the public sector's frank and fearless advice. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERSecretary hiring should be robust, not reflective of 'political loyalty': ex-PMC boss

Former Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate is taking on the government and winning support. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERFrom public enemy to wronged CEO: Holgate's path to vindication

Senator Murray Watt questioned the hours worked by Liberal-appointed members to the AAT at Senate estimates on Wednesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'A bit smelly': Questions raised over Liberal AAT appointment pay

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EXPLAINERHow Australia's vaccine rollout fares globally

Sarah Basford Canales

National Archives of Australia director-general David Fricker. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Public servants should log WhatsApp chats: Archives boss

Doug Dingwall

ACT Disabilities Minister Emma Davidson has called for a trial to independent assessments for NDIS participants to be abandoned. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to halt controversial NDIS trials

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Julie-Ann Finney has campaigned for a royal commission into veteran suicides. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'Left to flounder': Union wants investigation into DVA wait times, staffing cap

Harley Dennett

Veteran suicide commission is overdue

Veteran suicide commission is overdue

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Joe Biden, zeitgeist president

OPINIONJoe Biden, zeitgeist president

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Waterford on Afghanistan deployment exaggerated and negative

Waterford on Afghanistan deployment exaggerated and negative

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The 31-year-old man was arrested on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Man arrested over Gungahlin indecent assault

Emeka Okwechimi appeared before the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday morning.
Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERBanned driver asleep in Macca's drive-thru, child in front seat

Picture: Karleen Minney

Search under way for driver who allegedly sped away from police

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The jaboticaba is a black cherry-like fruit that grows directly on the trunks of trees. Picture: Shutterstock

Connecting with friends and family through food

Susan Parsons

Meat and Wine Co opens its doors in Canberra this week. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONThe new Canberra restaurant and how chocolate improves its steak

Amy Martin

Canberra's Sunset Burger. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

REVIEWYaki Boi: Home of burgers and pizza with a twist

Karen Hardy

The jaboticaba is a black cherry-like fruit that grows directly on the trunks of trees. Picture: Shutterstock

Connecting with friends and family through food

There are various signs to look out for that will let you know when your baby is ready for solid food. Picture: Shutterstock

Hey baby! Take the anxiety out of feeding in the first six months

Karen Hardy

Billy Keohavong, David Huggins, Eliza Sanders, Jareen Wee and Nicholas Jachno at rehearsals for The Point. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONThe dance combining the Griffins' designs and Hindu mythology

Amy Martin

Australians can now travel quarantine-free to New Zealand thanks to a new travel bubble, which started on Monday. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERHow does the NZ travel bubble work?

Australians can now travel quarantine-free to New Zealand thanks to a new travel bubble, which started on Monday. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERHow does the NZ travel bubble work?

Smiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

DIGESTSmiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

Smiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

DIGESTSmiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, speaking at Canberra Airport on Monday morning. Picture: Karleen Minney

Increase in national cabinet meetings not necessary: Barr

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, speaking at Canberra Airport on Monday morning. Picture: Karleen Minney

Increase in national cabinet meetings not necessary: Barr

Raiders fullback Caleb Aekins is determined to build on his first outing for the Green Machine. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERAekins determined to build on Raiders debut

Tom Green is preparing for his first taste of the GWS-Bulldogs rivalry. Picture: Phil Hillyard/AFL

SUBSCRIBERGreen relishes a taste of GWS-Bulldogs rivalry

Rory Scott is preparing to launch into his first finals campaign with the Brumbies. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERScott dives head first into finals

Arsene Fosso has risen from villages to the bright lights of boxing. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERThe man who came 'from nowhere'

James Tucker came from the field with a rib injury. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER'He was in a bit of pain': Brumbies hit with injury blow

Caden Helmers

Tom Wright was lethal on the edge for the Brumbies as they secured their first win in Melbourne since 2016. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER | UPDATEDBrumbies set sights on do-or-die final

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Sia Soliola says the Raiders must demand answers from themselves. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER'Are we fair dinkum?': Raiders demand answers from within

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The Raiders were completely outplayed by the Eels. Picture: Keegan Carroll

UPDATEDEels thrash Raiders in Canberra

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"The risk of further escalation is evident" between Ukraine and Russia, the EU's Josep Borrell says.

Over 150k Russian troops near Ukraine: EU

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"The risk of further escalation is evident" between Ukraine and Russia, the EU's Josep Borrell says.

Over 150k Russian troops near Ukraine: EU

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Chadian President Idriss Deby took 79.3 per cent of the vote from the April 11 election.

Chad president wins sixth term

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Chadian President Idriss Deby took 79.3 per cent of the vote from the April 11 election.

Chad president wins sixth term

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US officer Brian Sicknick died from natural causes on January 6, a medical examiner says.

US Capitol officer died of natural causes

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US officer Brian Sicknick died from natural causes on January 6, a medical examiner says.

US Capitol officer died of natural causes

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Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

METROPOL: With a central location just minutes away from both the ANU and the site of proposed UNSW campus, city development Metropol is attracting attention from investors and first home owners alike. Photos: Rohan Thomson.

UNSW Campus drives up interest in Civic real estate

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

We'll have a mountain to climb post COVID-19, mental health expert warns

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Pilots of No. 79 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF and of the 475th (Fighter) Group 5th US Army Air Force during a visit by the latter to Momote airfield. Photo: Supplied

Air Force 100

Nicki Davey

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

You might just consider accepting a possum family as welcome guests. Picture: Shutterstock. Picture: Shutterstock

Possum problems? Get inventive

Jackie French

The hard-working David and Victoria Beckham. Picture: Getty Images

REVIEWWe are all, at heart, Elizabethans

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Some discovered new parts of their neighbourhood while taking daily walks during COVID lockdowns. Picture: Shutterstock

Hometown tourist: how to expand your world without ever leaving

Amy Martin

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Margot and John Taylor.

PHOTOSRun, walk, play

Alexia Karrys-Stahl and Izzy Keech.

PHOTOSUnited we stand

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Andrew Lang, a farmer and current president of the Victorian Bioenergy Network, is excited about the prospects of using waste agricultural material for creating bio-energy, at every scale. Photo: Andrew Lang

Alternative energy focus at Skipton

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Andrew Lang, a farmer and current president of the Victorian Bioenergy Network, is excited about the prospects of using waste agricultural material for creating bio-energy, at every scale. Photo: Andrew Lang

Alternative energy focus at Skipton

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ROYAL RIBBONS: More than 29,000 Sydney Royal awards and prizes, and 3500 first place ribbons were presented throughout the event. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Sydney Royal wraps up with incredible successes

ROYAL RIBBONS: More than 29,000 Sydney Royal awards and prizes, and 3500 first place ribbons were presented throughout the event. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Sydney Royal wraps up with incredible successes

Tim Coddington, 11, Dubbo is the youngest person to ever register a sheep stud in NSW, establishing Rosemont Merino and Poll Merino stud last year. He is the fourth generation of the Coddington family to establish Merino studs. Photo: Supplied

The youngest Merino stud master

Tim Coddington, 11, Dubbo is the youngest person to ever register a sheep stud in NSW, establishing Rosemont Merino and Poll Merino stud last year. He is the fourth generation of the Coddington family to establish Merino studs. Photo: Supplied

The youngest Merino stud master