Forty travel experiences you will really try
Forget the dream lists of fantasy experiences like kayaking down a waterfall - here's the stuff you actually will do while travelling.
Kidnap & Ransom
Dominic King is the best negotiator there is but his perfect record falls when he breaks his own rules.
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Cocaine Mafia
Europeans consume 146 tonnes of cocaine every year, fuelling prostitution and bloody turf wars.
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Attack was a 'cheap shot lacking courage'
A man who drunkenly king hit an unsuspecting nightclub patron sentenced to three months of weekend detention.
Sex assault in Canberra taxi
Police issue image of man who allegedly attacked a woman a year ago.
PM shouldn't play challenger's game
Comment: For those doing relaxing summery things, the return of politics feels a tad premature.
Password that beats 'password'
"Password" used to be the most common worst password. Not anymore.
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A sad story of Canberra in change
The public - and public purse - is much the poorer as hard-nosed executives take over local clubs.
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Break-outs blamed on 'weak fences'
Calls to improve security fencing at an detention centre mounting after another asylum seeker break-out.
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Activist makes silent protest at trial
A Chinese rights advocate has refused to speak in court in a trial his supporters say is “hypocritical”.
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Minister rejects mistreatment claims
Scott Morrison has rejected claims navy personnel mistreated asylum seekers.
Escorts claimed as 'entertainment'
Sexual services charged to Craig Thomson's union-issued credit card classified as meetings, entertainment, court told.
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Squandering social capital
The public - and public purse - is much the poorer as community groups and smarties plunder assets.
Business
Office tenants bracing for rent rises
Premium-grade office towers along the Eastern seaboard are now dominated by two landlords.
Shares down as BHP, inflation weigh
Shares pulled down by big miners and a stronger than expected inflation reading.
Qantas beats Virgin for running on time
Qantas has once again proven more reliable than rival Virgin Australia.
House price growth is global leader
Australian house prices growing faster than any other major economy but still relatively affordable, says ratings agency.
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RBA has to stay stoic on rates
Comment: It’s time to have some sympathy for the RBA.
Iron ore miners down but not out
Australia’s iron ore miners face the looming threat of tumbling profits as the commodity struggles in 2014.
- Mining Saracen buys unloved Thunderbox mine
- Michael Pascoe RBA has to stay stoic on rates
- Commodities Iron ore miners down but not out
- Economy Job losses hit consumer confidence
- Economy Inflation spike closes door on rate cut
- Mining BHP production falls short
- Takeover Saputo secures majority WCB stake
- Tech IBM tops expectations despite hardware slump
- Wall Street S&P snaps two-session decline
- Economy IMF sees higher global growth
- Funds PIMCO chief Mohamed El-Erian resigns
- Revenue Call to tear up treaties with tax havens
Money
Can you make cash off a hot tin roof?
Success with solar energy isn't as simple - or as lucrative - as it once was.
Own your own little piece of paradise
Holidays have us all dreaming of our own beach shack or bush retreat. But is it a wise investment?
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How are those resolutions going?
Did you honour your health and fitness promises, or fall at the first burger?
Small Business
Tradie bashing: valid or not?
Many consumers want unprofessional tradespeople. So don't complain next time a tradie fails to meet your expectations.
Five tips to boost your career this year
Make 2014 the year you fulfill your potential.
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| The Burrowers | 7:35pm - 8:35pm |
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| KFC T20 Big Bash League | 7:30pm - 11pm |
Southern Cross TEN Capital, Canberra |
| 2014 Australian Open | 7pm - 11pm |
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| RBT | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
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| QI | 8pm - 8:32pm |
ABC1 ACT |
| The Burrowers | 7:35pm - 8:35pm |
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| KFC T20 Big Bash League | 7:30pm - 11pm |
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| 2014 Australian Open | 7pm - 11pm |
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| Kevin McCloud's Man Made Home | 8:32pm - 9:20pm |
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| One Born Every Minute | 8:35pm - 9:30pm |
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| KFC T20 Big Bash League | 7:30pm - 11pm |
Southern Cross TEN Capital, Canberra |
| 2014 Australian Open | 7pm - 11pm |
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| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 8:30pm - 9:30pm |
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| Beeny's Restoration Nightmare | 9:20pm - 10:10pm |
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| One Born Every Minute | 8:35pm - 9:30pm |
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| KFC T20 Big Bash League | 7:30pm - 11pm |
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| 2014 Australian Open | 7pm - 11pm |
PRIME7 Southern, Canberra |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 8:30pm - 9:30pm |
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| Beeny's Restoration Nightmare | 9:20pm - 10:10pm |
ABC1 ACT |
| Borgen | 9:30pm - 10:40pm |
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| KFC T20 Big Bash League | 7:30pm - 11pm |
Southern Cross TEN Capital, Canberra |
| 2014 Australian Open | 7pm - 11pm |
PRIME7 Southern, Canberra |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 9:30pm - 10:30pm |
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| The Straits | 10:22pm - 11:18pm |
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| Borgen | 9:30pm - 10:40pm |
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| KFC T20 Big Bash League | 7:30pm - 11pm |
Southern Cross TEN Capital, Canberra |
| 2014 Australian Open | 7pm - 11pm |
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| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 9:30pm - 10:30pm |
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Racism backlash over art 'chair'
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Ben Mendelsohn scores Netflix role
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- Music Spirit of Akasha more than surfing
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Capturing models' interior lives
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The latest bizarre beauty ingredients
From bee venom to snail mucus, we look at some of the weird and wonderful ingredients appearing in beauty products.
Jane Fonda: 'I'm sore, so I must exist'
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School of good food
The cooking is seriously good at oh so hipster cafe Penny University.
BentSpoke imminent
That building on the corner of Mort and Elouera streets in Braddon houses Canberra's newest pub brewery.
Australian classics with a twist
Wheat, sugar, dairy ... who needs it? Pete Evans renovates traditional Aussie favourites.
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8 things to teach girls about happiness
If you could give some advice to young women and girls about how to build happiness, what would you say?
Sexist singlet: 'Property of an Aussie boy'
Sexist singlet advertised as "a striking conversation piece" has been withdrawn from sale following online outrage.
What every woman hears on her 30th
The well-meaning pep talk that no one really wants (or needs) to hear.
Racist chair
Editor posts picture of socialite on racist ‘art’ chair
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What you will really try before you die
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What happens if you're not allowed on?
Are you entitled to compensation from an airline if you are denied boarding?
Five reasons flying economy is great
Time to stop whingeing. Here are five reasons why flying in economy class is great.
Technology
Government's social media crackdown
Social networks will be directed to remove bullying and other "harmful" online content under a government proposal.
White rock appears near Mars rover
Scientists are stumped as to how a rock mysteriously appeared in images taken two weeks apart by NASA's Mars rover.
Google Glass sex app sees everything
A new sex app for Google Glass aims to let partners "experience sex like never before".
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Signs your company has been hacked
Thankfully there are signs that could indicate an attack is happening now, giving you the chance to stop it.
Facebook's billion dollar woman
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is one of the world's youngest female billionaires after shares closed at a record.
16 million email accounts compromised
The online identities of 16 million Germans have been stolen, compromising their email accounts and social media.
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Suburban sprawl seen from space
The capital's suburban sprawl has become so big you can see it from space.
Grey mortgage boom
Older Australians are fuelling growing demand for mortgages.
Home owners score stamp duty win
Having a $17,000 bill slashed to $20 is reason to celebrate.
- Laws could change after stamp duty loss
- Auction Watch A slow, hot start
- Capital Gains History on the market
- Development Agency takes on greenfield sites
- Zoning change IKEA won't confirm or deny plans
- National Report a tale of two cities
- Title Deeds Great Scott! Adam loses $2.5 million
Cars
Toyota Prado Diesel review
The ever-popular Prado has been given a facelift.
Ken Block builds winter ute
Ford F-150 Raptor customised to tackle the slopes.
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I'm better than ever: Tom Rogic
Victory signing Rogic looked relaxed and self contained on Tuesday.
McCabe back on track for Brumbies
Wallabies centre Pat McCabe is targeting a second comeback from a broken neck in the opening ACT Brumbies trial this month.
Special Ks to battle for Davis Cup spot
Teenagers may be forced to do battle with each other for a Davis Cup singles berth.
- Tennis Radwanska to block out 'scream queen'
- Foot Fault Ferrer brushes off bump with linesman
- Football Del Piero, Sydney FC to discuss future
- Soccer A-League TV ratings hit for six
- Cycling Gerrans wins first stage of Tour Down Under
- Cricket Bailey vows to eliminate bad habits
- Basketball Capitals coach gives players ultimatum
