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Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Dr James Muecke named 2020 Australian of Year

Kimberley Le Lievre

There is an active outbreak of a novel (new) coronavirus in China's Hubei and Wuhan provinces. Picture: Shutterstock

Four coronavirus cases confirmed in Australia

The remains of the C130 air tanker, which crashed at Peak View. Picture: NSW Police

Flight recorder recovered from air tanker crash site

Kimberley Le Lievre

Ashleigh Barty, who was named the 2020 Young Australian of the Year on Saturday night. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Ash Barty named 2020 Young Australian of the Year

Jasper Lindell

Senior Australian of the Year professor John Newnham at the 2020 Australian of the Year Awards. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

WA obstetrician named Senior Australian of the Year

Kimberley Le Lievre

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (centre) with Nationals leader Michael McCormack (left) and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERAre our leaders morally fit for purpose?

Jack Waterford

Australia has one confirmed case of coronavirus and 10 other people are awaiting test results.

Coronavirus in Australia: what we know

Karen Sweeney

The queue for the R10 bus out of Molonglo on Tuesday.

Hailstorm should be a 'wake-up call' to fix ACT's public transport system: lobby group

Daniella White

SUBSCRIBERNew $25 million market hall, restaurants and cafes for Belconnen

Police seek help to find 48yo missing man

At least 22 dead in Turkey earthquake

Keep Aust Day date, tell the truth: Wyatt

Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Dr James Muecke named 2020 Australian of Year

Bernie Shakeshaft at the 2020 Australian of the Year Awards on Saturday night, where he was named Local Hero of the Year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Bernie Shakeshaft named Australia's 2020 Local Hero

Pialligo Estate grounds maintenance and fire warden Greg Ring, head horticulturist John Sanderson and general manager Scott Taylor with their cube of water that helped protect the property from fire in Pialligo on Thursday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pialligo Estate workers band together to fight fire

Ex-Canberra Raider Joey Leilua has joined the Wests Tigers on a three-year deal. Picture: Rohan Thomson

SUBSCRIBEREye of the Tigers lures Raiders centre Joey Leilua away

Mike Ashley's artwork titled Thankyou, which features Winnie the Pooh. Picture: Mike Ashley

A special thank you to Pooh's Corner firefighting heroes

Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

Hunt for Turkey quake survivors as 22 dead

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The plants that capture true Australian spirit

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Canberrans dominate military honours

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Local lessons set up Kim Gillis for Defence Department leadership role

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Seal of confession allows child abuse to continue

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After decades of volunteer service, Cathi Moore says there is still more to do

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The welcome sign at the entrance to the original New Australia settlement. Picture: Michael Turtle

What I learnt on my visit to New Australia

Michael Turtle
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A turtle diving back to the reef in a shallow lagoon on Lady Elliot Island. Picture: Shutterstock

A spectacle, above and below the water

Megan Dingwall
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Lyndall Dykes (left) and Melanie Browne have restarted their workshops in Coffs Harbour.

Six places on the Mid North Coast ready to welcome you

Teresa Ooi

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Test results for the deadly coronavirus can now be known within a day.

Dutton backs response to coronavirus

The prime minister's department is investigating Bridget McKenzie over the issuing of sports grants.

PM waits for report on under-fire McKenzie

Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Morrison orders investigation into Bridget McKenzie's alleged sport rorts

Bridget McKenzie reportedly awarded a shooting club $36,000 without declaring she was a member.

PM sends sports scandal to department boss

In the space of an hour, Launceston mayor Albert Van Zetten was at Liberal and Labor announcements as they attempted to outbid each other for spending promises in Bass. Pictures: Paul Scambler

Pork barrelling: How it pays to have an electoral contest

Adam Holmes

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Porter overrode department on UFO watching group grant

Katie Burgess

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says hazard reduction is the solution to preventing bushfires.

Hazard burns beat emissions for fires: PM

Matt Coughlan and Rebecca Gredley

An NDIS recipient is questioning why she can't use that support to pay for transport costs.

NDIS underspend leaving users stranded

Finbar O'Mallon

A sheep stands in a paddock in the wake of the Dunns Road fire. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONAre we unable to see the forests for the burning trees?

Ebony Bennett

The time has come to open our eyes to the real fire danger

The time has come to open our eyes to the real fire danger

President Donald Trump will likely be acquitted at the impeachment hearings, but can he still win the next election? Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCourt out: Trump may not get a second term

Crispin Hull

Tom Hanks, left and Matthew Rhys in A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. Picture: Sony Pictures

REVIEWTimely message in feelgood story

Simon Weaving

Kristen Stewart in Underwater. Picture: Alan Markfield/Fox

REVIEWSinking in a sea of aquatic cliches

Ron Cerabona

Mike Ashley's artwork titled Thankyou, which features Winnie the Pooh. Picture: Mike Ashley

A special thank you to Pooh's Corner firefighting heroes

Amy Martin

Tom Hanks, left and Matthew Rhys in A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. Picture: Sony Pictures

REVIEWTimely message in feelgood story

Canberra's Sophie Kristine and Belle Hogg are two of the artists featured in the colouring book This Is Australia. Picture: Mitchell Garfath

The Canberrans helping to put the colour back into Australia

Amy Martin

Clint Eastwood and Olivia Wilde on the set of Richard Jewell. Picture: Warner Bros. Entertainment

OPINION'Richard Jewell' is only the latest film to depict a female journalist trading sex for scoops

Joe Saltzman

Ex-Canberra Raider Joey Leilua has joined the Wests Tigers on a three-year deal. Picture: Rohan Thomson

SUBSCRIBEREye of the Tigers lures Raiders centre Joey Leilua away

The Brumbies have made changes in attempt to lure crowds back. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies add mascot, change game-day to boost crowds

German-born Paralympian Vanessa Low unofficially broke a long-jump world record on Friday. Picture: Natalie Hanna

SUBSCRIBERLow jumps into Tokyo contention in record time

Nick Kyrgios clutched at his leg during the first set. Picture: Getty Images

Kyrgios to meet Nadal at Aussie Open

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Canberra United player Aoife Colvill has been named in the starting 15 for the match against Melbourne Victory. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERCanberra calls on Colvill for crucial W-League Victory

Lucie Bertoldo

Western District batsman Josh Staines scored a vital century. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Wests 'can knock anybody over'

Caden Helmers

Kia Nurse is primed to play a key role as Canberra's title defence heats up. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERWNBL champion Capitals primed to launch top two raid

Caden Helmers

World No.1 Rafael Nadal has belted his way in to the Australian Open fourth round

Russian Rublev in hot Aussie Open form

Oliver Caffrey

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

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

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

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How do you find a great driving instructor?

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Flying feats: During December, Canberra Theatre will be transformed into a futuristic space-age utopia for the arrival of Cirque Stratosphere on December 10-21.

Read online: See Canberra summer edition

Dayle Latham

Tennis world No.1 Ash Barty has scored an off-court win, being named Young Australian of the Year.

Barty humbled by Young Australian honour

NSW's Colin Mann has been recognised for his dedicated commitment to aged care.

Decades of service in rural NSW recognised

Nerida and Brian Egan are among the quiet achievers recognised by the 2020 Australia Day Honours.

Australia honours stars, quiet achievers

Geraldine Ryan, 89, has dedicated more than 75 years of service to Irish Dancing.

Irish dancing stalwart gets national gong

NSW farmer Marie Knight has received an Australia Day honour for service to rural communities.

NSW woman behind lamb jumpers gets OAM

Dominica Sanda

Identical twins Eileen Giles (right) and Patty Powell run homeless charity Servants of United Love.

Twin sisters recognised for charity work

Michael Ramsey

Raymond Specht, 95, has been recognised for his work on Australian ecosystems.

Aus Day honours for 'accidental' biologist

Michael Doyle

Honours recipient Colleen Mandicos has dedicated her life to multiculturalism in aged care

Aged care devotion drives woman's OAM

Ashlea Witoslawski

Rescuers in eastern Turkey are searching for survivors following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake.

Hunt for Turkey quake survivors as 22 dead

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Rescuers in eastern Turkey are searching for survivors following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake.

Hunt for Turkey quake survivors as 22 dead

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Chinese New Year festivities have been cancelled in Beijing as the toll from a virus outbreak rises.

China virus toll rises, HK calls emergency

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Chinese New Year festivities have been cancelled in Beijing as the toll from a virus outbreak rises.

China virus toll rises, HK calls emergency

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Rescuers are searching for survivors of a quake in Turkey that has killed at least 22 people.

At least 22 dead in Turkey earthquake

Rescuers are searching for survivors of a quake in Turkey that has killed at least 22 people.

At least 22 dead in Turkey earthquake

I feel the same way about tennis, Nick. Meh. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERIt's just not cricket: I don't like tennis

Karen Hardy
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Geneva Vanderzeil says mixing old and new furniture can give a room depth. Picture: Geneva Vanderzeil

How to make a house a home ... even when you're renting

Amy Martin
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How to clean the barbecue

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

Anne Jones, of Page, and Raine Thompson, of Isaacs.

Socials: A retrospective with David Suchet

Ron Cerabona

Pat Rhodin walks in her prize-winning garden at her home at 70 Buckley Circuit, Kambah, in March 1980.

Socials: Round and round the garden

Ben Drysdale, and Su Hanfling, both of Canberra.

Socials: Pinned and Stitched at Belconnen Community Gallery

POPULAR: Draxl (third from left) with the cast of Logie winning series A Place To Call Home. Picture: Supplied

'A Place To Call Home' TV star to donate proceeds from art exhibit to bushfire relief

POPULAR: Draxl (third from left) with the cast of Logie winning series A Place To Call Home. Picture: Supplied

'A Place To Call Home' TV star to donate proceeds from art exhibit to bushfire relief

TRAVEL: Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders with Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole. Photo: Supplied

Are you eligible for the new senior's travel card?

TRAVEL: Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders with Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole. Photo: Supplied

Are you eligible for the new senior's travel card?

The RBA had "the communication skills of a teaspoon": Deloitte report. Picture: Shutterstock

RBA caused 'Engadine Maccas' moment for economy: Deloitte

The RBA had "the communication skills of a teaspoon": Deloitte report. Picture: Shutterstock

RBA caused 'Engadine Maccas' moment for economy: Deloitte