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Dallas police detain a driver after several police officers were shot in downtown Dallas, Thursday, July 7, 2016. ...

'Obama condemns 'calculated attack'

Live
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Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten

Is this result the best thing to ever happen to Turnbull?

COMMENT
Jack Waterford

While Malcolm Turnbull is likely to be returned as Prime Minister, he faces a triple-threat to his leadership.

Turnbull backer concedes defeat in election count shock

Telstra will axe 140 jobs in Melbourne and close a Perth call centre.

Telstra cuts hundreds of jobs across the nation

BREAKING

The wreckage off Majura Parkway.

'We could be dead': Lucky escape after car rolls on Majura Parkway

Alexandra Back

Dallas police respond after shots were fired during a protest over recent fatal shootings by police in Louisiana and ...

A three day spasm of violence - what does this say about the US?

Paul McGeough

'Frustrating': ACT's credit rating outlook changed to negative

Christopher Knaus

Election chaos leaves Defence Minister at home

David Wroe

Cartoonist Leunig returns from a near-death epiphany

Susan Wyndham
59m ago

'Horrendous' virus behind tennis champ's dramatic weight loss

Linda Pearce

The incredible calm of Diamond as boyfriend shot dead by police

Danielle Paquette

Dallas police respond after shots were fired during a protest over recent fatal shootings by police in Louisiana and ...

Dallas shooting: snipers 'planned to kill as many police as they could'

UPDATED
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Scott Fardy suffered a nasty head knock.

Blues demolish Brumbies

24m ago

'No matter where we are on a press tour, I just want to be back on set': Margot Robbie.

Vanity Fair writer says Robbie story was 'supposed to be funny'

A wild Zubat at the station, plus a Pidgey and an Ekans at the office.

Pokemon popping up everywhere: The app everyone's obbessed with

Ben Alexander with twin daughters Emma and Ivy.

'Seeing your daughters in a humidicrib can be confronting'

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Witness films Dallas shooter

Prodjuice

Souping: Is it any better than juicing?

Dementia

Simple tips could halve your risk of dementia

Dish-licked: condolences to those deeply attached to greyhounds

8:51PM

Two clever and questioning exhibitions

8:40PM

Greyhound racing clubs set up fighting fund

7:09PM

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faces a fierce fight in the Senate to pass key elements of his budget.

Turnbull will form government

James Massola

Delicate balance needed by both leaders

Mark Kenny

Pratt set to return to Parliament

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten confirms the Mediscare text campaign began in Labor's Brisbane Headquarters as he visits ...

Shorten predicts second election

James Massola

Defence Minister Marise Payne addresses the media during a doorstop interview in the press gallery at Parliament House ...

Election chaos leaves minister at home

While Malcolm Turnbull is likely to be returned as Prime Minister, he faces a triple-threat to his leadership.

Malcolm Turnbull deals to stay PM

Former Labor leader Simon Crean.

Iraq invasion a 'strong causation' of terror threat

David Wroe

A Dallas policeman keeps watch on a street in downtown Dallas,

A three day spasm of violence grips US

Paul McGeough

Protesters gather outside the governor's residence in Minnesota on Thursday.

Death of Castile unfolded live on Facebook

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

US reopens Clinton email probe

Salmon Khan in the high-grossing film Jai Ho.

Salman Khan was exhausted 'like a raped woman'

Amrit Dhillon

Police wanted to speak to this man in relation to the alleged assault of a bus driver.

Man who allegedly punched ACTION bus driver identified

Yet another garbage truck driver's strike on Friday in Canberra

'I'll burn the f-ing house down' Man threatens with creme brulee torch

Megan Gorrey

Calvary Hospital is dealing with an outbreak of norovirus.

Isolation wards set up at Canberra hospitals after gastro outbreak

Alexandra Back

Construction at Denman Prospect in the Molonglo Valley.

‘Tasteful public art’ and new homes for ACT's newest suburb

Emma Kelly

Danny Klobucar leaves the ACT Supreme Court in May.

Lawyer says killer shouldn't face trial for weapons charges

Megan Gorrey

News
Luke Canty of Canty's Bookshop, talks about the importance of free healthcare and Medicare
Date: July 7 2016
The ...

Coalition's 'tin ear' on public's health cost it votes

David Ellery

Police were called to the tracks just north of Booragul train station after a woman was struck by an XPT train.

Woman killed 'taking a short-cut'

NSW

NSW Premier Mike Baird broke the news on Thursday morning via his official Facebook page.

Greyhound racing banned

NSW

Gerard Baden-Clay at the funeral of his wife Allison.

There's no proof, wife killer claims

QLD

Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest loses bid to stop station mining

Twiggy loses bid to stop station mining

WA

Concerns over sensitive information meant a former Defence Department worker was unsuccessful in seeking access to ...

Former intelligence officer loses legal battle to access records

Henry Belot

The government has refused to pay for a public servant's $20,000 breast reduction surgery.

Comcare wins battle over APS breast reduction surgery

Henry Belot

600 voluntary redundancies are not enough at Airservices Australia. Staff want out.

'Morale at rock bottom': The staff scrambling for redundancies

Henry Belot

Ross Gittins says economic reform by the government is necessary for Australia to stay afloat.

So, what next for federal government?

COMMENT
Quentin Grafton

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Malcolm Turnbull: an enormous test of his leadership skills awaits.

The contradiction that has split the Liberal Party

COMMENT
Waleed Aly

Global risk sentiment remains volatile as government still isn't formed.

Mixed week for ASX

Jessica Sier

Telstra will axe 140 jobs in Melbourne and close a Perth call centre.

Telstra cuts hundreds of jobs

BREAKING

Under the microscope: former Dick Smith executives and managers are to be grilled in court.

Dick Smith top brass to cop grilling

Madeleine Heffernan

Brothers Andrew and Paul Basset from SEEK in their Melbourne office.

Morgans upgrades SEEK to 'add'

Lucy Battersby
1h ago

The big four are staring down the barrel of a potential downgrade, after S&P this week put a negative outlook on the ...

Banks 'unlikely' to avoid ratings cut

Clancy Yeates

IOOF Chief Executive Chris Kelaher at a Senate hearing last year inquiring into IOOF's breaches.

IOOF avoids penalty despite 'concerns'

Sarah Danckert

Bitcoin's fate rests on Chinese miners

Australia cuts iron ore price forecasts

Australia's AAA rating explained

ANALYSIS

This isn't an Antipodean Brexit

COMMENT

Baird's budget not going to the dogs

COMMENT
Colin Kruger, CBD

Parliament House, Canberra.

Political uncertainty bad for ACT investors

Jack Needham

Rachel Griffiths as Samantha Taylor in new ABC show Barracuda

Griffiths bought home after all-nighter

Christine Sams

Warming Feet by the Fire - Stock image
Heat - Temperature, Home Interior, Winter, Fire - Natural Phenomenon, Fireplace, ...

Is a fireplace worth the hassle?

Joshua Jennings

An artist's impression of the Northbourne Square redevelopment.

New developer behind mega city project

Emma Kelly

Construction at Denman Prospect in the Molonglo Valley.

New suburb takes shape with houses, public art

Emma Kelly

Nailing the sneakers with a suit look requires confidence and the right pair of kicks.

Could you pull off sneakers and a suit?

Jane Rocca

Boutique brands to put on your radar

Louise Edmonds

In the worst case scenario, investment funds are earning money for jam.

The dirtiest word in finance

Mitchell Sneddon

Illustration: Simon Letch

When to switch super to pension mode

Noel Whittaker

Don't let the door hit you on your way out.

Seven ways to quit your job

James Adonis

The ACCC will also consider requests for collective boycotts.

How to take it to the big boys

Larissa Ham

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Three dead in Bangladesh attack

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Turnbull faces puzzle of a parliament

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Britain's next female PM

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Wimbledon: Serena Williams 'destroys'

the circus stan

Election crazy? We've got just the thing!

sicario stan

Critically acclaimed dark military thriller

wolf creek stan

Wolf Creek - The Stan Original Series

Kit Kat

The Election Selections we wish we could have made

Accenture - Digital Disruption: Embrance the future of work

The future of work is online

WA Tourism

Expect the unexpected when you travel here

Archibald Prize Finalist
David Griggs
It's a G thang
acrylic and oil on canvas
152 x 145 cm
? the artist ...

Choose your favourite Archibald

After meeting newspaper deadlines for 40 years, Michael Leunig's life and values changed after an accident in January.

Leunig back from near-death injury

Susan Wyndham
59m ago

Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander in <i>The Light Between Oceans</i>.

Alicia Vikander in wonderland

Andrew Stephens

Under attack: <i>Ghostbusters</i>' Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones), Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), Erin Gilbert (Kristen ...

Ghostbusters: why all the hate?

Nick Miller

We won't see this ever again. Cliff Williams, far right, is the latest member of AC/DC to announce retirement. Angus ...

AC/DC bassist Williams set to quit at end of tour

Bernard Zuel

Yes, she may be writing about her ex, but that doesn't make Taylor Swift unique.

Hiddleswift: heartache makes music

Bernard Zuel

Art to art ... Del Kathryn Barton and John Beard share a moment over lunch.

Archibald Prize: how to paint a winner

Nick Galvin

Amsterdam's night mayor, Mirik Milan, will address the Electronic Music Conference on preserving a city's vibrant nightlife.

'Night mayor' may save Sydney's gigs

Bernard Zuel

Conner, 23, from Canberra, as pictured in the Survivor promo.

Sneak peek at Canberra's newest reality TV stars

A pair of Siamang gibbons settle into their new enclosure at the National Zoo and Aquarium.

Meet the National Zoo and Aquarium's newest residents

Callum Marshall

The World Curry Festival returns for a second year on City Walk.

Canberra Weekender: What's on in Canberra July 8-10

Jil Hogan

Between 20 and 25 per cent of women will experience stalking in their lifetime.

The secret admirer you don't want

Lissa Christopher

Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift have arrived in Australia.

The Hiddleswift roadshow Down Under

'No matter where we are on a press tour, I just want to be back on set': Margot Robbie.

Vanity Fair writer opens up about Margot

Andrew Hornery

Time to take action on police shootings says Beyonce.

Beyonce calls for action after shootings

Bernard Zuel

Perth is now widely considered one of the world's most liveable and exceptional outdoor cities.

Why Perth is the world's best outdoor city

Elizabeth Clarke

Author Alain de Botton.

Why you will marry the wrong person

Alain de Botton

Asiya Rodrigo

What following Shari'ah means to me

Asiya Rodrigo

'No matter where we are on a press tour, I just want to be back on set': Margot Robbie.

The profile Vanity Fair refused to publish

Serena Williams of the U.S celebrates a point against Elena Vesnina of Russia during their women's singles match on day ...

She is 'one of the greatest athletes of all time'. Period.

Jenny Noyes

They say that robots will one day rule us all, but as a sex worker I always thought I had the one job that wouldn't see ...

The problem with sex robots

Kate Iselin

Happy face on coffee cup on wooden background with vintage colour effect. Still life.

Do this to improve your performance

Broccoli bhaji

Broccoli bhajis with chia jam and raita

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Is this the ultimate exercise?

Guilt-free chocolate? Pana products are raw, vegan, organic and fair-trade.

Is this the perfect guilt-free chocolate?

Zoe Meunier

Simple dessert: Apple, maple and walnut pots.

Little apple, maple and walnut pots

Adam Liaw

The best thing about hot cocktails? You can trick everyone into thinking it's tea.

6 ways to drink warm booze (that aren't mulled wine)

Sharnee Rawson

Karen and her family.

Pic of mum in 'giant diaper' goes viral

Evelyn Lewin

Mum-of-three Katie Reed, who blogs at A Mother Thing, was shocked by the reality of her body after kids.

'Fat' mum teaches her son a lesson

Ariane Beeston

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Big sister shuts down bullies with invite

Ariane Beeston

The splendid isolation of Byron at Byron.

Aussie resort offers best of both worlds

Craig Platt

Now that Pauline Hanson is back in the Senate, Australian tourists will be asked to "please explain".

How to explain Pauline overseas

Anthony Dennis

Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia.

Aussie hotel makes world's top five list

Annie Dang

Manchester City's latest recruit won't be getting his shoes dirty.

Manchester City signs eSports player

'I personally don't feel like I've gotten old', says Miyamoto.

What makes Shigeru Miyamoto tick?

Pokemon Go is topping app store charts on Android and iOS.

What Pokemon GO is all about

Watching a good film or TV program in fast-forward would be like eating your favourite food via a stomach tube that ...

Life isn't meant to be lived in fast forward

COMMENT
Karl du Fresne

Genetically modified ''sniffer mice'' will have a nose for explosives.

'Sniffer mice' may soon be deployed

2016 Mazda CX-9 GT.

New Mazda CX-9 reviewed

David McCowen

Ready for action: the Honda NSX will arrive in Australia in late 2016.

Honda NSX to cost $400k-plus

Sam Charlwood

Road or track: The Ferrari 458 Speciale.

Toyota 86 gets Ferrari power

Stephen Ottley

A 300km section of the Stuart Highway in the Northern Territory now features open speed limits.

NT open speed limits extended

Sam Charlwood

Tesla may be leading the electric car race, but traditional car makers are charging towards the finish line.

The brands looking to take down Tesla

Stephen Ottley

Volkswagen says it did not use defeat devices in Australia.

VW Oz denies use of defeat devices

David McCowen

Scott Fardy suffered a nasty head knock.

Blues demolish Brumbies to blow Super Rugby finals race open

Chris Dutton
24m ago

Canberra Raiders fullback Jack Wighton was trying too hard earlier in the season, but now he's flying.

Wighton was 'trying too hard'

David Polkinghorne

Raiders fans show their support at Canberra Stadium.

Where are Canberra's footy fans?

Chris Dutton

News / Sport
Alan Tutt with one of his retired greyhounds, La Pearl (retired 5 years ago) at the Canberra greyhound ...

ACT and NSW greyhound bans could lead to suicide

David Polkinghorne
35m ago

Marlon Aljiboori has come to train in a Super Rugby program with the hope of playing international rugby.

American gridiron recruits land at Brumbies HQ

Chris Dutton

Jack Wighton (left) and Brenko Lee will be part of a Canberra Raiders team that will wear a special Indigenous jersey ...

Brenko Lee looks to complete passage in Indigenous heritage

1h ago

Queanbeyan Roos' Adam Pearce has been a dominant force this season.

Back-rowers to the future in Canberra Raiders Cup

James Hall
1h ago

Canberra Demons' Tom Highmore is the side's third Rising Star nomination this year.

Canberra Demons youngster aims for AFL draft

James Hall
1h ago