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There were smiles all around at the Animal Referral Hospital as dog owners and their furry friends arrived to get their photo taken with Santa. 

Gigi George, of Crace, with Emma and Charlie Walker, of Rivett. 

Alisha and Maria Harrington, of Queanbeyan, with Silverado, CC, and Cadillac. 

Joe Hujs, Wookie, and Rose Ledinic, of Queanbeyan. 

Jess Foley, of Queanbeyan, with Whisky and Eloise Kelly, of Narrabundah.

Simon and Nicole Votto, and Peso, of Bungendore. 

Blake Foden

Police officers at the scene in the aftermath of the fatal fight. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The boy denies murdering an 18-year-old man during a fight at a Canberra skatepark.

'I did it': Alleged killer spoke of going 'on the run', court told

Finn McHugh

Lucy Bladen

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Scott Morrison confirmed a Coalition government would not seek to overturn the ban if re-elected, saying it was "not our policy".

PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass

Aaron Alexander, left, leaves court on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Blake Foden

However, the 50-year-old still stands accused of stealing from the Canberra club.

Charges against alleged football club fraudster dismissed

Miriam Webber

Matt Allen has been told he won't be able to vote in the federal election. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Too late to register for a postal vote, but too early to vote via phone: Some people with COVID have been told they don't get a say.

Voting rules leave some with COVID unable to participate in federal election

Karen Hardy

The Whitlams Black Stump Band is the brainchild of Tim Freedman. Picture: Supplied

The ARIA-winning artist loves the vibe in country towns.

The Whitlams bring country music to Queanbeyan

Sarah Lansdown

Catholic systemic school teachers will be walking off the job on Friday, May 27. Picture: Shutterstock

Catholic school staff want action on escalating workloads and uncompetitive salaries.

'A perfect storm': Catholic school teachers to strike over pay and workload

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