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For the first time, women outnumber men in top Queen's Birthday honours

For the first time, women outnumber men in top Queen's Birthday honours

Flamboyant fashion duo Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson are among those honoured for their work.

  • by Carolyn Webb & Belinda Tasker

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Barnaby Joyce regrets paid television interview

Barnaby Joyce regrets paid television interview

The former deputy prime minister says they only did the interview because they hoped it would be a "circuit breaker".

Canberra nurse recognised for work with veterans

Canberra nurse recognised for work with veterans

Jane Gallagher is being recognised for her work helping veterans attend ceremonies and memorials around the world.

  • by Sally Pryor
Questions remain, but this much is certain

Questions remain, but this much is certain

If suicide was an infectious disease, billions would be spent on research.

  • by Steve Ellen
Toxic foam contamination could impact nine more sites across Canberra

Toxic foam contamination could impact nine more sites across Canberra

Potentially-harmful contamination could be spread across up to nine fire stations.

  • by Steven Trask
Public holidays: why we need two more
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Public holidays: why we need two more

The second Monday in July should be declared national “Smartphone Day”.

  • by Jessica Irvine
Federal government biggest target for cyber security attacks

Federal government biggest target for cyber security attacks

Attacks on federal and state governments made up almost half of all cyber attacks investigated by Australia's cyber security agency in 2016-17.

  • by Andrew Brown
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Blessed be the troublemakers. We just need more of them

There's some good news for gender equality in the latest Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Jenna Price
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    Security bill will muzzle human rights activists

    If these laws are passed in their current form, it will point the way to an increasingly authoritarian Australia.

    Claire O’Rourke

      'Elon time' is starting to lose its charm

      Elon Musk's unrealistic deadlines and bombastic announcements are the sign of a confident creator - or just empty spin.

      Peter Holley
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        World Cup 2018

        World Cup countdown: Sorting wheat from the chaff
        Analysis

        World Cup countdown: Sorting wheat from the chaff

        Germany have all they need to win successive World Cups, a feat last achieved by Brazil nearly 60 years ago. The latter can push them all the way.

        • by Michael Lynch

        Politics

        Barnaby Joyce regrets paid television interview

        Barnaby Joyce regrets paid television interview

        The former deputy prime minister says he and his partner, Vikki Campion, only did the interview because they hoped it would be a "circuit breaker".

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        'We couldn't believe it' how Madeleine's $20 toy doll became a global craze

        'We couldn't believe it' how Madeleine's $20 toy doll became a global craze

        Three years ago, Australia's Madeleine Hunter had never designed a toy - now she is one of the biggest names in the industry.

        • by Kate Jones

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        Entertainment

        After brutal semis, four through to the grand final on The Voice
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        After brutal semis, four through to the grand final on The Voice

        Five contestants went home in a tense cut down, now the final four have been revealed.

        • by Nathanael Cooper
        HBO confirms Game of Thrones prequel in the works

        HBO confirms Game of Thrones prequel in the works

        It's the first of five potential spin-off projects for the award-winning HBO series.

        • by Jill Serjeant

        Lifestyle

        Prince George plays with toy gun at the polo

        Prince George plays with toy gun at the polo

        • by Mary Ward
        How Amal made George Clooney cry

        How Amal made George Clooney cry

        • by Natalie Reilly
        What we get wrong about bullying

        What we get wrong about bullying

        • by Kasey Edwards
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        Smarter living

        9 ways to give good advice to new parents

        9 ways to give good advice to new parents

        When you've heard "You really should . . ." 50 times this week, it's only natural to tune out.

        • by Erin Riley
        Furbo Dog Camera review: remote doggy daycare

        Furbo Dog Camera review: remote doggy daycare

        Keep tabs on your pooch via camera, talk to him, get alerts when he barks and even toss some of his favourite treats.

        • by Peter Wells

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        Sport

        Steve Walters urges patience with Canberra Raiders star Josh Hodgson

        Steve Walters urges patience with Canberra Raiders star Josh Hodgson

        Steve Walters has urged patience if star hooker Josh Hodgson makes his return against Wests Tigers.

        • by David Polkinghorne
        Canberra cyclist Nathan Haas on podium at Tour de Suisse

        Canberra cyclist Nathan Haas on podium at Tour de Suisse

        Canberra cyclist Nathan Haas has put illness behind him to finish on the podium in stage two of the Tour de Suisse on Monday.

        • by David Polkinghorne