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A repatriation flight lands in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Overseas travel further out of reach as govt clamps down departures

Sally Whyte

Christian Porter is accused of trying to control how a defamation proceeding is reported.

ABC argues Porter can be suspected of rape

Hannah Ryan and Greta Stonehouse

Adem Somyurek denies allegations of ALP branch stacking in Victorian federal seats.

Federal Labor preselections put on hold

Karen Sweeney

Burnout videos being posted to social media are attracting police attention

SUBSCRIBERHoons on social media slapped with fines

Peter Brewer

A rocket segment that launched China's space station into orbit is due to plunge back to earth.

China discounts danger of falling rocket

Former ACT Corrective Services Commissioner Jon Peach. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERPrison boss scored new $327k role as damning riot report was tabled

Peter Brewer
Lucy Bladen

Scott Morrison is expected to announce the restart of Australian repatriation flights from India.

Restart for India rescue flights confirmed

Matt Coughlan

FAMILY: Jayden Penno-Tompsett's aunt Karen Dobell, from left, mother Rachel Penno and aunt Sharelle Harwood leaving Cairns Coroners Court on Friday. Picture: Brian Cassey

Family's heartbreak as coroner rules on missing persons case

Donna Page

China trade surge as global demand returns

SUBSCRIBERAlleged drug dealer Jomal Nchouki granted bail over cocaine in trailer

Highway speeder caught driving 162km/h to appear in court

No new local NSW cases, premier 'pleased'

A repatriation flight lands in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Overseas travel further out of reach as govt clamps down departures

Wiradjuri artist Kristie Peters wearing a shawl she designed for the new initiative. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Shawls give women cultural connection, safety in breast cancer screening

Tanya Hennessy has written a junior fiction book she hopes will help instill confidence in young girls. Picture: supplied

SUBSCRIBERTanya Hennessy talks Canberra, kids, having a crack and rising above it all

Dr Debra Saunders (left) and Rebecca Vassarotti with a deceased parrot. Picture: Steve Evans

The 'larrikin of the forest' lands in Canberra

Funding boost for Canberra's national museums, galleries

Funding boost for Canberra's national museums, galleries

Talk of the Times: Religion and politics

LISTENTalk of the Times: Religion and politics

WHO gives Sinopharm jab emergency approval

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Nasheed critical after Maldives bomb blast

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OPINIONWhy the hordes took to hoarding

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What's in a bottle of water?

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SUBSCRIBERThe ACT waterfalls that really make a splash

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Three ex-cops in court over Floyd death

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A man has been charged with dangerous driving causing injury after a truck crash in Melbourne.

Vic truckie charged with dangerous driving

Christian Porter is accused of trying to control how a defamation proceeding is reported.

ABC argues Porter can be suspected of rape

AXEMAN: Lithgow's Brad De Losa is heading to St Kilda for the Australian Trophy. Photo: SUPPLIED.

SUBSCRIBERDe Losa ready to swing his axe for Australian title

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Robodebt victims were made to feel like "welfare cheats" by Centrelink staff, a court has been told.

Robodebt victims 'treated like criminals'

Gus McCubbing

COVID-19 positive cases in Howard Springs have fallen to 21 from more than 50 cases a week ago.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Lawyer Ho Ledinh was shot dead in broad daylight as he sipped tea in a Bankstown cafe.

Jury discharged at lawyer's murder trial

Margaret Scheikowski

Hannah Quinn (second left) has avoided jail for being being an accessory after a sword killing.

Sword killer's girlfriend walks free

Greta Stonehouse

NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Not a burden on society': Experts question Morrison's alarm over NDIS costs

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Giving people the opportunity': Budget boost for first home buyers

Trade Minister Dan Tehan says Australia wants to have a dialogue with China, to work through issues.

Chinese freeze disappoints trade minister

Funding boost for Canberra's national museums, galleries

Funding boost for Canberra's national museums, galleries

Talk of the Times: Religion and politics

LISTENTalk of the Times: Religion and politics

Alex Crowe
Steve Evans

A repatriation flight lands in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Overseas travel further out of reach as govt clamps down departures

Sally Whyte

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

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe wait of history: The National Archives doesn't simply need improved funding

Frank Bongiorno

Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Ben Morton, has announced additional funding for Old Parliament House. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERFederal budget: Old Parliament House to undergo restoration

Doug Dingwall

Scheme a victory for Mr Fluffy victims

Scheme a victory for Mr Fluffy victims

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Is an election win for Tasmania's Libs good news for Scott Morrison?

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONIs an election win for Tasmania's Libs good news for Scott Morrison?

Peter Brent

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

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe wait of history: The National Archives doesn't simply need improved funding

Frank Bongiorno

Police are searching for two motorists seen driving dangerously in Gungahlin on Wednesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Police search for dangerous drivers

Jomal Nchouki is accused of trafficking cocaine.

SUBSCRIBERAlleged drug dealer Jomal Nchouki granted bail over cocaine in trailer

Jason Parkinson arrives for his trial earlier this week. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERMarist brothers abuse allegation 'markedly different', court told

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Hardy Lohse, Diane's home, Northbourne Flats, in Canberra (2017). Picture: Supplied

REVIEWExamining the built environment

Sasha Grishin
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Cyclists on epic ride raising money for service dogs

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Eddie Izzard, left and Carla Juri in Six Minutes to Midnight. Picture: Supplied

Can movies embrace gender diversity more?

Ron Cerabona
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Hardy Lohse, Diane's home, Northbourne Flats, in Canberra (2017). Picture: Supplied

REVIEWExamining the built environment

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Liam Fallon, Smashed Glass (detail), 2020.

REVIEWEnergic exploration of self amid the pandemic

Peter Haynes
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Now 68, David Gulpilil's life hangs in the balance as he battles widespread, stage-four lung cancer. Picture: Supplied

Gulpilil, bringing the lens to life

Jane Freebury
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A repatriation flight lands in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Overseas travel further out of reach as govt clamps down departures

A repatriation flight lands in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Overseas travel further out of reach as govt clamps down departures

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSydney masks up after second COVID case detected

Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSydney masks up after second COVID case detected

Allan Alaalatoa and James O'Connor want their hands on the trophy. Picture: Brendan Hertel/QRU

SUBSCRIBERAlaalatoa's outsiders looking to create a night to remember

Brumby Nick Frost. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBER'They're in the pipeline': Brumbies eyeing emerging stars

George Williams. Picture: Raiders Media

SUBSCRIBERWilliams looking to go home

The Raiders have put off-field distractions behind them with a good week on the training track. Picture: Raiders Media

SUBSCRIBERRaiders put drama behind them ahead of must-win Wagga clash

Brumbies brothers Lachie and Ryan Lonergan have risen from the junior ranks at Tuggeranong to a Super Rugby AU final together. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERBrothers in arms chasing their Super Rugby dream

Caden Helmers

Oscar Smyth played in Belconnen's thumping win over Gungahlin last weekend. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Injury-hit Eastlake set for Magpies

James Buckley

It's the perfect opportunity for the Green Machine to prove they're not kicking stones. Picture: Raiders Media

SUBSCRIBERProve doubters wrong by sticking boot into Knights

David Polkinghorne

New Raiders co-captain Elliott Whitehead, right, says Josh Hodgson's decision to step down came "out of the blue". Picture: Les Smith

SUBSCRIBERWhitehead relishes captain's challenge for Green Machine

David Polkinghorne

WHO approval opens the door to Sinopharm shipments being delivered through the COVAX initiative.

WHO gives Sinopharm jab emergency approval

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WHO approval opens the door to Sinopharm shipments being delivered through the COVAX initiative.

WHO gives Sinopharm jab emergency approval

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Police in the Maldives say an explosion that wounded Mohamed Nasheed was an act of terrorism.

Nasheed critical after Maldives bomb blast

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Police in the Maldives say an explosion that wounded Mohamed Nasheed was an act of terrorism.

Nasheed critical after Maldives bomb blast

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Tou Thao, Derek Chauvin, J Kueng and Thomas Lane have been indicted over George Floyd's death.

Three ex-cops in court over Floyd death

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Tou Thao, Derek Chauvin, J Kueng and Thomas Lane have been indicted over George Floyd's death.

Three ex-cops in court over Floyd death

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Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

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?

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

CANBERRA LAW FIRMS TEAM UP TO CREATE COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW POWERHOUSE: This private settlement pathway is the two firms' response to the unsatisfactory, under-resourced and delayed family law system.

Canberra law firms team up to create collaborative family law powerhouse

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

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

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Special publication: Eat, Drink, Sleep Canberra

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

REVIEWCuriouser and curiouser: a stylish Oxford romp

Mark Thomas
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The cover image of Radicals: Remembering the Sixties, by Meredith Burgmann and Nadia Wheatley.

REVIEWFighting the good fight in the 1960s

Michael McKernan
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Forgotten women of literature

REVIEWForgotten women of literature

Robyn Ferrell
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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

Picture by reader @bb_clickz

Instagrammers of Canberra

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Left- Manager Nina Gane of From Paris with Love in January 1980.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Shopping in the city

Wendy and Stuart May of Reid.

PHOTOSThe idea of Vienna

Ayu Srimoyo

NSW Waratahs Sio Tatola, Angus Bell, Sam Wykes and James Ramm visited Wellington Redback juniors at training on Tuesday evening.

Waratahs see how good Redback juniors are

NSW Waratahs Sio Tatola, Angus Bell, Sam Wykes and James Ramm visited Wellington Redback juniors at training on Tuesday evening.

Waratahs see how good Redback juniors are

FINED: 1080 is a poisoned bait used to kill wild dogs.

Landholder fined for illegally storing 1080 baits

FINED: 1080 is a poisoned bait used to kill wild dogs.

Landholder fined for illegally storing 1080 baits

RESULT: Pilso, Julie and Chris Richards, Brookville Angus, sold 382 European Union accredited steers.

Wodonga yards 2600 head with light steers above 700c/kg

RESULT: Pilso, Julie and Chris Richards, Brookville Angus, sold 382 European Union accredited steers.

Wodonga yards 2600 head with light steers above 700c/kg