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Prime Minister Scott Morrison lays out his vision for the Australian Public Service today at an event hosted by the Institute of Public Administration.

Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERPublic service braces for reform as Coalition releases Thodey report

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Australia's deputy high commissioner to the United Kingdom Matthew Anderson has been appointed director of the Australian War Memorial. Picture: Michael Masters, AUSPIC/DPS

Veteran appointed as new director of Australian War Memorial

Katie Burgess

A military helicopter departs Whakatane airport for the recovery operation.

Families jubilant after bodies recovered from White Island

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Who just got promoted and appointed in the Australian Public Service

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UK Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn is facing calls to resign as his party faces electoral defeat.

Corbyn under fire as election defeat looms

Sam Blewett
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Extra federal funding will allow annual lease periods for firefighting aircraft to be extended.

Morrison responds to pressure over NSW bushfires

Matt Coughlan and Daniel McCulloch

Services Australia secretary Renée Leon. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Public servants to vote on pay rises before Services Australia overhaul

Doug Dingwall

Rachel Noble has been named as the Australian Signals Directorate director-general. Picture: Supplied

New Australian Signals Directorate boss announced

Doug Dingwall
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UPDATEDCanberra's parking meters restored after technical glitch

British election exit polls suggest big swing to Conservatives

Government accused of election stunt over extra Anzac Day holiday

Records reveal the government contractors not paying tax

Prime Minister Scott Morrison lays out his vision for the Australian Public Service today at an event hosted by the Institute of Public Administration.

Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERPublic service braces for reform as Coalition releases Thodey report

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CDU's Associate Lecturer in Psychology Katelyn Rossiter is investigating the effects of social media on disaster preparedness. Picture: supplied.

Relying on social media during impending emergency can be dangerous

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A six year old should be able to recognise familiar words and have some strategies to manage unfamiliar words. Picture: Unsplash

ANALYSISSo your kid's finished their first year of school. Here's what they should have learnt

The Australian-American Memorial was silhouetted in smoke haze on Monday morning. The smoke haze returned on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Bushfire smoke haze returns to Canberra

Front, John Cena, behind from left: Finley Rose Slater, Tyler Mane, and Keegan-Michael Key in Playing With Fire. Picture: Doane Gregory/Paramount Pictures

A toy story, a tale of terror and technology

Canberra Pet Rescue's Brian Yeboah and Debbie Patterson say they are in need of cat food, litter and cat toys. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

What Canberra charities wish you would donate this Christmas

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Mokbel called 'dog' during prison attack

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SUBSCRIBERTeen becomes a leader of the Pride

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Heartfelt plea to PM from firefighter's wife

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SUBSCRIBERAustralia can learn some lessons from the British election

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Who just got promoted and appointed in the Australian Public Service

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Families jubilant after bodies recovered from White Island

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All-Aussie options for quick breaks and getaways

All-Aussie options for quick breaks and getaways

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How a gamer's paradise meets feeling of luxury

REVIEWHow a gamer's paradise meets feeling of luxury

Bernadette Chua

APT is ready to resume operations in Myanmar in September. Picture: Shutterstock

Voyager returns with $140 million facelift

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison lays out his vision for the Australian Public Service today at an event hosted by the Institute of Public Administration.

Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERPublic service braces for reform as Coalition releases Thodey report

2hrs ago

Australia's deputy high commissioner to the United Kingdom Matthew Anderson has been appointed director of the Australian War Memorial. Picture: Michael Masters, AUSPIC/DPS

Veteran appointed as new director of Australian War Memorial

Rachel Noble has been named as the Australian Signals Directorate director-general. Picture: Supplied

New Australian Signals Directorate boss announced

2hrs ago

Records reveal the government contractors not paying tax

Records reveal the government contractors not paying tax

Services Australia secretary Renée Leon. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Public servants to vote on pay rises before Services Australia overhaul

Doug Dingwall

Extra federal funding will allow annual lease periods for firefighting aircraft to be extended.

Morrison responds to pressure over NSW bushfires

Matt Coughlan and Daniel McCulloch

Voters line up at Old Parliament House on election day. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT independents paid out thousands from election

Sally Whyte

Kate Davis told the royal commission about the best care her mother received, and when it fell short. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERAged care staff 'woefully ill-prepared' for dying patients

Sally Whyte

Whakaari is neither safe to visit nor very interesting to see

Whakaari is neither safe to visit nor very interesting to see

Letters to the editor

Parliament House and St Andrew's Presbyterian Church as seen through the smoke haze on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONWill the fires kick up enough stink to get to our politicians?

Desmond Manderson

Prime Minister's change of position welcome

Prime Minister's change of position welcome

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Peter Russell-Clarke: the bearded bloke with a passion for art and food

Peter Russell-Clarke: the bearded bloke with a passion for art and food

Kathy Sharpe
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Clare Belfrage, A Measure of Time, collection of works, 2018. Picture: Brenton McGeachie

REVIEWSerene response to rhythms of life

Kerry-Anne Cousins

Women's rugby league champion Katrina Fanning with her first Test jersey. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The Australian of the Year finalists and the items that tell a thousand words

Amy Martin

Peter Russell-Clarke: the bearded bloke with a passion for art and food

Peter Russell-Clarke: the bearded bloke with a passion for art and food

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Christopher Nailer. Picture: Supplied

Litbits: Poetry and games

Ron Cerabona

Russell Brand coming to Canberra in February

Canberra is about to find out what happens when Meteors collide: Zoe Cooke (Northern Frenzy), Nicola Hancock (Western Crash), Izzy Afaras (Southern Pride) and Amy Yates (Eastern Fever) ahead of the Female Bash opener. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERTeen becomes a leader of the Pride

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Brumbies recruit Guy Porter hopes to learn off Tevita Kuridrani. Picture: Marty Cambridge/Brumbies Media

New Brumby trades mundane office for Super dream

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The FFA and NZF have submitted a joint bid for the 2023 Women's World Cup. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERFFA open to capital's involvement in 2023 World Cup

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Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt is backing Nick Kyrgios to be ready for the inaugural ATP Cup.

Hewitt backs Kyrgios to impress at ATP Cup

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Wests Tigers' Josh Reynolds has been charged by police over an alleged domestic violence incident.

Wests Tigers star charged by NSW Police

Pamela Whaley

World No.200 Thanasi Kokkinakis will launch his summer at the Canberra International. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERKokkinakis to kickoff summer campaign in Canberra

Lucie Bertoldo

Marnus Labuschagne celebrated his third Test century on Thursday night. Picture: Getty Images

Three tons in a row for Labuschagne

Canberra United defender Jessie Rasschaert carries her son Tristan onto the field before her W-League debut. Picture: Michael Daniel Photography

SUBSCRIBERRasschaert ready for W-League redemption

Lucie Bertoldo

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Greenway Views provides an alternative to traditional retirement living

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

THE GOOD OLD DAYS: Long before Monash, Oxley and Gowrie, there was Wanniassa. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: A6135, K9/6/81/5

The four houses that define your Canberra childhood

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Vantage Strata Managing Director Chris Miller.

Vantage Strata named Canberra's leading strata management experts

Oia town on Santorini island, Greece. Get amongst the traditional and famous houses and churches with blue domes over the Caldera, Aegean sea.

Medieval cities of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

DISCOVERY: Encouraging curiosity and creativity instils confidence and interest in learning.

Intervene early for a life of learning

Jen Walker

Sue Neill-Fraser's appeal against her conviction for murdering partner Bob Chappell is facing delay.

Delay likely in Hobart killer's appeal

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Convicted drug lord Tony Mokbel was attacked by two 21-year-olds in a maximum security jail.

Mokbel called 'dog' during prison attack

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Smoke from the Pelaw Main fire earlier this month.

Heartfelt plea to PM from firefighter's wife

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Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has taken aim at global tech giants over online child abuse.

Peter Dutton names 'morally bankrupt' tech tsars

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Deputy high commissioner to the UK Matt Anderson is the new director of the Australian War Memorial.

Veteran appointed as war memorial director

Daniel McCulloch
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A notice to Jetstar says says machinery malfunctions during ground operations put staff at risk.

Jetstar safety concerns come to light

Steven Trask
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Eight NSW residents injured in the volcano in New Zealand are being treated in two Sydney hospitals.

Eight volcano survivors in NSW hospitals

Taylor Thompson-Fuller
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The Victorian government wants a national model of healthcare for people in aged care.

National healthcare model for aged needed

Megan Neil
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A military helicopter departs Whakatane airport for the recovery operation.

Families jubilant after bodies recovered from White Island

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A military helicopter departs Whakatane airport for the recovery operation.

Families jubilant after bodies recovered from White Island

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took his dog Dilyn to the polling station on election day.

Election triumph looms for Boris Johnson

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took his dog Dilyn to the polling station on election day.

Election triumph looms for Boris Johnson

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UK Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn is facing calls to resign as his party faces electoral defeat.

Corbyn under fire as election defeat looms

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UK Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn is facing calls to resign as his party faces electoral defeat.

Corbyn under fire as election defeat looms

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Christopher Nailer. Picture: Supplied

Litbits: Poetry and games

Ron Cerabona

ACCESSORISE: A very cool smartwatch for girls and boys is a practical gift that keeps on giving.

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How to get pesky insects to buzz off

How to get pesky insects to buzz off

Simple things missed in care

Simple things missed in care

Cheryl Field

Edith Cowan University's Dr Stephanie Rainey-Smith shares her insights into Alzheimer's disease on the Body of Knowledge podcast.

What can you do to avoid Alzheimer's disease?

Geraldine Cardozo

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Eileen Wood

Vicky Darling orders a drink at the Royals Football Club bar at the frolic. Her squadron of barmen are (from left) Paul Brown, Andy Dalton and Dave Williams. (1992)

Flashback Friday: Eat drink and be merry

Picture by @wakeupsitt

Instagrammers of Canberra

James Miller and Stephen Routley from Melbourne with Nick Hocking of Queanbeyan.

Socials: Canberra Canoe Club Challenge

Elesa Kurtz

Clockwise from top: Andrew Larner and Clinton Garratt, Greg Pullen and Cheryl Salter, Leonie Steindl, Rosie Mollison and Pierre Feutry with Isabelle and Huon, Darren Green and Frances Horan with Lois and Erin, and Robbie Jordan and Jerrym Pilon. Pictures: Adam Holmes

The front line in the battle against wilderness development

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Clockwise from top: Andrew Larner and Clinton Garratt, Greg Pullen and Cheryl Salter, Leonie Steindl, Rosie Mollison and Pierre Feutry with Isabelle and Huon, Darren Green and Frances Horan with Lois and Erin, and Robbie Jordan and Jerrym Pilon. Pictures: Adam Holmes

The front line in the battle against wilderness development

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Farmers near Maules Creek claim the mining operation is drying up their water sources, above and below ground. Now they say two water pipelines from two farms that Whitehaven bought will also threaten water farm supplies when they start operating.

Miner's desist letter over 'farm' water pipeline

Farmers near Maules Creek claim the mining operation is drying up their water sources, above and below ground. Now they say two water pipelines from two farms that Whitehaven bought will also threaten water farm supplies when they start operating.

Miner's desist letter over 'farm' water pipeline

Peter and Helen Kirkbride, Baddaginnie, Victoria with their pen of 26 Angus steers weighing 369kg which sold to repeat buyer for $1150.

PTIC cows at Wodonga hit $1620, steers to $1350

Peter and Helen Kirkbride, Baddaginnie, Victoria with their pen of 26 Angus steers weighing 369kg which sold to repeat buyer for $1150.

PTIC cows at Wodonga hit $1620, steers to $1350