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Storm clean-up continues as community support hub opens for those still without power
Residents revealed 'scary' damage after Friday's severe thunderstorm.
Bageshri Savyasachi
SES crews clean up in the storm's wake. Picture ESA
The best meteor shower of the year is almost here
Brad Tucker
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There are a few things you can do to maximise your chances of seeing the Geminids. Picture Shutterstock
Lawyer claims 'weak case' after woman allegedly confined for five months
Hannah Neale
The ACT courts building, where the man was granted bail. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Ask Fuzzy: Why positive feedback sometimes has a negative outcome
Rod Taylor
More roads don't equal less gridlock. Picture Shutterstock
Majura Valley farmers feel 'ghosted' by government as lease limbo lingers
Megan Doherty
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Paul Keir's family has farmed in the Majura Valley since 1956. Picture by Gary Ramage
Iran promises 'large, expensive' embassy will be started soon
Jasper Morse
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Photos
The ultimate Canberra Christmas gift guide
Sally Pryor
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Running out of time for Christmas gift? We have you covered.
How Joe dodged a bullet and dedicated his life
July 16, 1920 to December 2, 2023
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Then 93-year-old WWII veteran Joe Mullins with his bullet-pierced helmet in 2015. Picture by Graham Tidy.
Hot tips on how to keep your cool this summer
Jackie French
Foliage and fountains help beat the summer heat. Picture Shutterstock
Review
Eddie Murphy adds star power to low-watt Christmas movie
Jess Layt
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Thaddeus J Mixson, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Tracee Ellis Ross and Eddie Murphy in Candy Cane Lane. Picture Prime Video
'Fabulous': families defy weather for a night of carols in the city
A sea of red took over Commonwealth Park.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Charlotte, Sailor, 2, Hayley and George Fitzpatrick, 4, of Casey at Carols by Candlelight at Stage 88. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Residents reveal 'scary' damage after severe storm
Emergency services overcome with deluge of calls for help.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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The emergency services map still showed numerous calls for help on Saturday morning. A car smashed by a verge tree in Evatt. Pictures supplied
Raid uncovers ACT's 'largest illegal controlled drug distribution network': police
Tim Piccione
Detective Inspector Mark Steel addresses media outside court following a major drug bust and the arrest of three men, including James Martens, inset. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Tim Piccione, ACT Policing
What's on
'If I didn't live here, I'd want to come for a holiday': meet our tourism queen
Megan Doherty
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Forrest Hotel and Apartments director Dot Barclay is the inaugural winner of the Natasha Watson Award for Women in Tourism. Picture by Karleen Minney
Christmas beetles revival? Experts say there's a chance festive critters are back
Kerem Doruk
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Christmas beetles were once the harbingers of the festive season, but over the years researchers say their numbers have dwindled. Picture supplied
Good News
'I had tears': here are Canberra's volunteers of the year
Megan Doherty
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Volunteer of the Year Richard Allen with VolunteeringACT chair Robyn Hendry, left, and chief executive Jean Giese. Picture supplied
Christmas tree tradition getting back to its roots
Jasper Morse
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Rodney Plants Plus Staff member Grace Volani shows customers two options for christmas trees, real potted Christmas Tree and a Plastic Christmas Tree. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Calvary concerned they'd be forced to allow practitioners in to discuss euthanasia
Lucy Bladen
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Calvary operates private facilities and hospitals in Canberra including the Bruce private hospital (pictured). Picture by Gary Ramage
I braved 183 potholes to see a sight that almost blew my hat off
Tim the Yowie Man
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Stephen Horn surveys the entrance to one of the two historic underground silos at Richlands. Picture by Tim the Yowie Man

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