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Friday, 29 March 2024
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Major road closed as police investigation underway.
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Transplant recipients and donors are set to take part.
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Diesel particulates and lead dust presented a low risk.
Jasper Lindell • 49m ago
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The Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre. Picture by Gary Schafer
A day after a football club event, vomiting and diarrhoea began.
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Most of those who fell ill attended a function at Eastlake Gungahlin. Picture Google Maps
Designer watches, guns and cash seized during the search.
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Designer watches seized during Melbourne searches (left) and a suspect arrested in Doncaster East (right). Picture supplied
The Easter thoughts of Bishop Pat Power.
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Bishop Pat Power. Picture supplied
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There's a shock split on the Senate crossbench.
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The Canberra Raiders will lead an NRL concussion trial.
David Polkinghorne
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The Raiders are leading the way in the NRL's war on concussion through a trial of HITIQ's head impact mouthguards. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Burgers and fizzy drinks in the medics' sights.
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Canberra United players posed for photos with "Save CU" signs.
David Polkinghorne
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Canberra United players, and ACT Sports MInister Yvette Berry, pose for photos with signs calling for action to save the ALW club. Pictures supplied
Floating saunas are expected to start operating in July.
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An artist's impression of the new saunas. Picture supplied
With the colder months flu season returns.
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People are getting vaccinated against the flu. Shutterstock
An eight-year-old girl is the only survivor after a bus plunged off a bridge while on the way to an Easter festival in South Africa, killing at least 45 people.
Gerald Imray • 54m ago
China has abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine that were imposed at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020.
Dominic Giannini
China's Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian met Trade Minister Don Farrell on Wednesday to talk wine. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
There are almost 5000 geocaches in Canberra.
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The restaurant features a panoramic view of Canberra.
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The Carousel Restaurant is expected to reopen this year. Picture supplied
New renders show a glass-bottom swimming pool above an atrium.
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The five-star Crystalbrook hotel will include a glass-bottom swimming pool. Pictures supplied
Public holidays disrupt normal trading hours on the long weekend.
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The Good Friday and Easter public holidays will see widespread store closures. Picture by Shutterstock
He allegedly indecently assaulted two women he met on the app.
Hannah Neale
Patty Mills and Draymond Green clashed in the NBA
Chris Dutton, Murray Wenzel
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Draymond Green grabs Patty Mills around the neck in a game this week.
The Brumbies and Reds will battle for bragging rights.
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A former airport employee was charged with alleged bribery.
Karen Barlow
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 Inaugural National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Paul Brereton. Picture by Karleen Minney
He says they were for it, against it and now maybe for it.
Karen Barlow
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Home Affairs minister Clare O'Neil and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The Australian Defence Force chief says he is "committed to doing better" by families who have been let down by the failures of the military.
Tess Ikonomou and Belad Al-Karkhey
Cold water has been poured on claims a Donald Trump presidency would threaten Australia's acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.
Dominic Giannini
The prospect of Donald Trump being voted back in as US president has raised fears over AUKUS. (AP PHOTO)
Private businesses will be able to use a new digital ID system that will be put in place to make it easier for Australians to verify their identity online.
Dominic Giannini
Legislation to set up a digital ID scheme for Australians has passed the Senate. (Stephanie Flack/AAP PHOTOS)
The federal government says pushing the minimum wage higher is likely to narrow the gender pay gap and incentivise women to take on more hours.
Poppy Johnston
Business groups and unions are divided over how much the minimum wage should be lifted. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Laws that Labor is trying to ram through the parliament to give the immigration minister stronger powers to deport detainees have been sent to an inquiry.
Dominic Giannini
The government tried to rush through immigration legislation to pre-empt a legal bid by a detainee. (Michael Dodge/AAP PHOTOS)
Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.
Miriam Webber
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Defence personnel privy to secrets and companies working with third countries will face stricter regulations under new laws aiming to bolster national security.
Dominic Giannini
Defence Minister Richard Marles says new laws will strengthen Australia's national security. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Targets are not achieved by words, hope and piecemeal action.
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Targets are not achieved by words, hope and piecemeal action. Picture Shutterstock
Initiatives to help Australian companies re-enter the Chinese wine market are being rolled out, after Beijing announced a removal of sanctions.
Tess Ikonomou • 37m ago
Police allegedly found drugs, cash and weapons during raids targeting an alleged drug ring, charging 10 people.
Jack Gramenz • 59m ago
Police have allegedly uncovered 500 grams of cocaine and assorted weapons during a raid in Sydney. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
More than 2,500 families missing a loved one this Easter.
Anna Houlahan
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James Hunter, Kathleen Harris and Warren Meyer have been missing for years. Pictures supplied
Support for magpie who bonded with pet dog to return home.
Anna McGuinness
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Staffies Peggy and Ruby with Molly the magpie. Pictures via Instagram/@peggyandmolly
With the colder months flu season returns.
Sophia Baker
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People are getting vaccinated against the flu. Shutterstock
Companies are regulated, but abusing the system.
Jenna Price
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In 2023, Albanese was shooting for the moon. Now, it's different.
Michelle Grattan
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
What's old is new again as schools rediscover discipline.
John Hanscombe
The disciplinary climate in Australian schools is among the least favourable in OECD countries. Picture Shutterstock
Up to this point, Australia has been on par only with Russia.
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New car standards go part of the way
I wish to call out the thoughtless victim-blaming.
Letters to the Editor
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Time to stop the harmful, anti-cyclist trench warfare
Hundreds of Rebels members gathered in Symonston for annual meeting.
Staff Reporters
Rattenbury rejects he sought to interfere with DPP independence.
Steve Evans, Jasper Lindell
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Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Anthony Williamson, left, and ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage
The woman was taken to hospital as a result of the assault.
Staff Reporters
Woman assaulted when she returns to find group vandalising her home: police
Police warn that family violence can present in different ways.
Staff Reporters
Canberra city police station. Picture by Karleen Minney.
She was stood down after allegedly crashing her car into a tree.
Tim Piccione
Australian Federal Police Commander Danielle Woodward. Picture Facebook
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Thursday, 28 March 2024

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From live music to a new show, here's your weekend guide.
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There's no need to head west to Tumut, now you can just duck to Kingston.
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Godzilla, Kong and Po all feature in films this week.
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A scene from Kung Fu Panda 4. Picture supplied
EPIC comes alive this Easter weekend with more than 140 acts.
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Charles Maimarosia draws on traditional and contemporary musical styles. Picture supplied
The actor tells four funny and poignant life stories in his show.
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Rob Carlton is performing at the Canberra Comedy Festival. Picture supplied
Whether you're after a Good Friday feast, or a naughty cocktail.
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Make seafood the star this Easter as there's plenty on offer. Picture Shutterstock
Canberra United players posed for photos with "Save CU" signs.
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The Canberra Raiders will lead an NRL concussion trial.
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Patty Mills and Draymond Green clashed in the NBA
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Draymond Green grabs Patty Mills around the neck in a game this week.
The Brumbies and Reds will battle for bragging rights.
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Tate McDermott, Noah Lolesio, Charlie Cale and Jordan Petaia all have a point to prove. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz, Jonathan Carroll
There are almost 5000 geocaches in Canberra.
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Fans unite to vent frustration at 'sad' uncertainty.
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Canberra United players celebrate Michelle Heyman's goal. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Zac Hosking has settled in Canberra better than his previous clubs.
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Raiders recruit Zac Hosking could see himself staying in Canberra long-term. Picture by Keegan Carroll

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New renders show a glass-bottom swimming pool above an atrium.
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The five-star Crystalbrook hotel will include a glass-bottom swimming pool. Pictures supplied
The decision will allow 300 new homes and maybe offices or a hotel.
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The former Australian Forestry School in Yarralumla. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
An eight-year-old girl is the only survivor after a bus plunged off a bridge while on the way to an Easter festival in South Africa, killing at least 45 people.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged the US Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote approving US military aid for Ukraine after months of delay.
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Ukrainian troops are on the back foot on the battlefield and face shortages of artillery supplies. (AP PHOTO)
Greece's government has defeated a no-confidence motion that was brought by opposition parties over its handling of the country's deadliest rail disaster.
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Another 700 Suzuki Jimnys have been recalled for a fuel pump fault which could cause the car’s engine to stall unexpectedly.
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The Flipper Zero has become the tool of choice to steal cars overseas, and now at least one of the scanning devices has been seized locally.
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The Australian Government may announce several key concessions to carmakers when it puts forward revised emissions regulations this week.
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Parternship talks between Fisker and Nissan are over, and Fisker's path to continued solvency seems narrower and rockier than ever before.
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One more Canberran family is protected by a strong roof overhead thanks to a competition run by leading local roofing business Leaky Roof.
A mortgage broker's expertise is key to managing debt portfolios.
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Electrum Finance founder and mortgage planner Adam Solano is passionate about helping his clients leverage their debt to work for them and improve cashflow. Picture supplied
It's time for Aussies to grab a camera, grab their teammates, and in a 60-second video showing why their reserve team deserves $50,000.
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Cruise the southern most point of South America to Antarctica. Picture Shuttestock
Advance care planning gives you a voice and control about your medical decisions.
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Check out the coming highlights of Canberra's literary world.
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I feel like I'm in a bad threesome with Jack and Tori. Picture Nine
The government has approved the Australia Post request.
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The cost of an ordinary stamp will rise from $1.20 to $1.50 for letter delivery. Picture by Karleen Minney.
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Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
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Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
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Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Canberra Comedy Festival social pics.
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Lucy Norman, Ali Norman and Henry Farrell, of Warramanga.
After a five-year hiatus, Canberra celebrated Skyfire again.
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Francesca Moor, of Collector, Parker Singley, of Queensland, and Andrew Carroll, of Canberra.