Spike in domestic violence calls in ACT
Workers urge for more funding or risk turning away abused women.
CSIRO's plans for affordable housing on field station site
Innovative technology, finance and governance models on table.
ACT landlords the most likely to invest interstate
Canberra landlords more likely to own an interstate property.
How the Lone Pine lives on
Yarralumla horticulturist Chris Ware finds Anzac Day stressful.
'I had to try,' says Sally Faulkner
Channel Nine's 60 Minutes has issued an extraordinary mea culpa.
Spike in indigenous prison rates
ACT numbers up 27 per cent in less than a year.
Sailors won't give up nuclear fight
More than 60 young men witnessed the British test their atom bomb.
CSIRO eyes alternative plan to cuts
Science organisation expected to offer new proposal this week.
Broken promises and 'loud critics'
ABC's Mark Scott has been called Australia's 'most attacked' boss.
Army 'did not cause' soldier diseases
Former Army member fails in bid for compensation.
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The Queen celebrates 90th birthday
Crowds of well-wishers greet the Queen as she celebrates her 90th birthday.
Property
Southport's opulent amenities
Residents at Tuggeranong's new Southport complex will live as if they are staying in a six-star resort.
Great brew for the would-be vintner
Nothing beats sipping wine while overlooking gentle hills covered in vineyards. Even better if the wine label has your name on it.
ACT News
ACT Pirate Party boat 'could have sunk'
Reports blame Lake Burley Griffin boat's failure to meet Australian electrical standards for surprise holes.
Drive is on for international visitors
Tourist operator hopes flights from Singapore and Wellington will boost business.
Two men injured in Weston assault
Men have serious facial injuries after assault near an underpass in Canberra's south.
Doubts over kangaroo culling science
Conflicting opinions on the scientific necessity of kangaroo culling in the ACT continues.
Public Service News
Major APS dept to shed more jobs
Department to have 200 redundancies finalised in coming weeks.
Labor to scrap Libs bargaining policy
Labor hoping for an edge in key marginals with the launch of its public-sector workplace policy.
APS blamed for limiting ASIC powers
Bureaucratic red tape has been blamed for reducing the ability of ASIC to effectively prosecute the financial sector.
Federal Politics
Dentists slam Turnbull 'cuts'
Dentists say new scheme amounts to a $200 million a year cut that will not deliver.
Revhead Muir vows: 'I'll be back'
The "accidental senator" has proven to be an adornment to the upper house, rather ...
AFP gets $15m to fight foreign bribery
The Turnbull government is set to crack down on corrupt company executives.
Chart shows Australians fear Trump
Donald Trump's election as US president would trigger a collapse in support for ...
Comment Lessons for Malcolm and Bill
Malcolm Turnbull remains the favourite to win on July 2. But ...
Arrested trying to re-enter Manus
Two refugees released into the PNG community have been arrested trying to return to a ...
Comment
Roll out the pork barrel again
If Sophie Mirabella is 'the most honest politician in Australia', then we're all rooned.
Cartoons of the Week, April 25
The week's news through the eyes of Fairfax Media's cartoonists and illustrators.
This woman makes you healthier
Minister Sussan Ley understands what healthcare should look like in the digital age.
Business
Election puts senate inquiries on ice
More than 50 Senate Inquiries hang in the balance now the government is on track for a double dissolution election.
Is an election really bad for business?
A new interpretation of historical data challenges conventional wisdom
Oil sector in 'full-scale crisis'
Jobs carnage is sweeping through the oil service industry even as prices are starting to stabilise..
No hairs on Shaver Shop
Fast-growing retailer eyeing hundredth store and a possible float.
When miners die, bosses should pay
Bonuses should be totally forteited when there are fatalities.
World ruled by ideas or by interests?
Maybe, just maybe, economic theory is not contested because it suits the rich and powerful.
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Islands of the rich and famous
New resort shines a light on these jaw-dropping private island getaways.
Money
Get your holiday currency now
The Australian dollar is riding high, but those intending to head off to the northern hemisphere should change their dollars now.
Small Business
Professionals turn entrepreneurs
Running a small business on the side is no longer frowned upon in the corporate world.
From coal face to shop floor
As the resources sector loses steam, FIFO workers are turning to small business.
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Music superstar Prince dies at his Minnesota home
Pop superstar Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era, is found dead at his home in suburban Minneapolis.
Entertainment
Prince cremated in hometown
Prince has been cremated in a private ceremony attended by his "most beloved" family, friends and musicians.
Role brought Anthony LaPaglia home
It's more than 40 years since the US-based actor left Adelaide for New York. But a role that echoed his life took him back.
Canberra Life
One hefty world record attempt
How gentle giant Prince came back from tragedy to lead a world record attempt.
Artist's biennale work goes on show
See Fiona Hall's extraordinary Venice Biennale installation for yourself at the NGA.
A tale of two circuses
The Great Moscow Circus and Cirque Africa have much in common as well as plenty of differences.
Radio
Australia Overnight with Luke Bona
Australia Overnight from Midnight till 5:00am on 2UE 954am with Luke Bona. Keeping listeners informed and entertained overnight with calls to the openline, setting the new day news agenda.
Lifestyle
Why Prince George stayed up late
The fututre King met POTUS in his personalised jammies
Jen's 'Beautiful' win was no pity prize
Comment: Jennifer Aniston wasn't named World's Most Beautiful person despite her age.
Which The Katering Show star are you?
Blonde "evil doll" McLennan or "Kardashian's addict sister" McCartney?
Sunrise stars to boycott the Logies
Some of the biggest names in Australian television will be boycotting the Logies.
Best & worst dressed celebrities of the week
In this week's red carpet roundup, the Duchess of Cambridge is as classy as always, Emily VanCamp looks chic but comfy, and two fashion icons go out in their undies. By Emma Day and Harriet Pudney.
How Prince broke all the rules of fashion
Was there ever a male performer more enamored with ruffles — or lace or velvet — than Prince?
Daily Life
Our fave new TV heartthrobs
These are the guys and gals keeping our eyes glued firmly on the small screen these days.
Foodie homewares good enough to eat
These 10 talented local designers have turned Bubble O'Bills, Iced Vovos, and your other fave snacks into art.
Women's health needs more attention
I was 12 years old when I experienced my first significant struggle with anxiety.
Weird undergarments made for women
From knickers emblazoned with powerful slogans to flatulence-filtering briefs and camel toe-busting panties that promise a Barbie-smooth vagina, we've plenty of alternatives to your Vic's Secrets underthings.
Technology
Beyoncé launches 'Lemonade' on Tidal
Singer drops new video album, exclusive to husband's streaming service.
What is quantum computing?
It promises exponentially more powerful processors, but how do they work?
Dick Smith, wasteland of broken dreams
KOTAKU: Phone cases are the one thing they have in abundance. And ennui.
Universities team up on quantum tech
Sydney opened two quantum computing laboratories this week, but those working in them say their research is competitive collaboration.
How emojis get lost in translation
You think you sent a smile, she thinks you sent a grimace.
Australia's weirdest video game
KOTAKU: 'Push Me Pull You' is probably the cutest body-horror sports game ever made.
Drive
Tesla Model X quality issues spread
American electric car brand's new SUV continues to suffer from quality concerns.
7000 apply for Ford's $600k supercar
Blue oval flooded with online applicants for the first 500 GT vehicles.
Sport
Brumbies refuse to panic despite thrashing
The Crusaders thumped the Brumbies 40-14 to win seven games in a row to start the season.
Papalii on track for Roos
Could Mal Meninga be sizing Canberra Raider Josh Papalii up for a green and gold jersey?
Wanderers into grand final
Western Sydney through to the A-League final against Adelaide after beating Brisbane in extra time.
Henderson aims higher
Rebecca Henderson has ridden herself into Olympic medal contention at the World Cup.
