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More jobs in his electorate: the agency will move to Armidale, where Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is local MP.

Full impact of Joyce forcing APS out of Canberra revealed

1 hr ago

Westpac lifts interest rates on fixed rate mortgages

Going up: Other big banks 'will follow' Westpac's rate hike

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'Seriously obsessive behaviour': man called, texted ex 1400 times

Malcolm Turnbull will not have the backing of the Nick Xenophon team.

Government agenda in doubt as Turnbull faces new crossbench threat

James Massola

Great barrier reef

The five-year time bomb set to explode off Australia's coast

Saving the reef

ANU Art Student Kirrily Humphries stands before a notice appealing from her stolen artwork to be returned.

Artwork stolen from ANU School of Art graduate exhibition

1 hr ago

Sobering reality behind IPA's dodgy pub test on public service 'perks'

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Nadine Flood

Australian terrorist Neil Prakash arrested in Turkey

Rachel Olding

Series of defamatory Facebook posts cost soccer coach $182,000

UPDATED

'They've paid up': IBM's census compo revealed

Dutton thinks he has magic touch to lead Liberal Party out its hole

COMMENT

Former Prime Minister Paul Keating at his book launch in Melbourne.

'The ABC is letting Australia down': Keating unloads on broadcaster

Usman Khawaja acknowledges the appreciative Adelaide Oval crowd.

Usman Khawaja posts century as Australia close in on South Africa

Live

Florence Henderson with her on-screen family in <i>The Brady Bunch.</i>

Carol Brady actress dies aged 82

Temporada co-owner Chris Darragh

Is this Canberra's worst-kept restaurant secret?

Samantha Armytage is getting a bit fed up with prying lenses.

Sam Armytage has a go at Waleed Aly over Dutton 'misquote'

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Australian terrorist arrested

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The best cheeses around Australia

DO NOT USE

Aussie snowfalls, one week out from summer

2016 AFL draft: top 20

8:38PM

Dear John, you're gone: clubs formally demand ...

8:41PM

New dawns at the draft for Bombers and Suns

8:20PM

Transport Minister Meegan Fitzharris: the government is open to ideas on the route for stage two of the tram line.

ACT government calls for ideas for stage 2 of light rail network

Fluffy land selling for more than owners were paid for house, land

Algae alert for north Canberra pond

Alistair Nitz is concerned about the lack of disability parking at CISAC pool.. Photo Jay Cronan

'A second class citizen': ACT govt to assess pool's disability parking

Vivien Thomson who was a group captain at the Canberra fires, pictured in 2013.

'Something wasn't quite right': Ex-Canberra firie's climate warning

The Snowy Hydro Southcare helicopter flew a female school student with a medical condition from the Brindabella Ranges ...

Schoolgirl with medical condition airlifted from Mount Bimberi

As part of an article about Karralika rehabilitation services 40th anniversary a former residential program client ...

Canberra's Karralika rehab 'saved my life'

Daniel McConnell shot to national fame after he put on his "jocks" to chase a driver leaving a crash.

Brisbane undies man wakes up to fame

QLD

NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes says supply alone will not solve Sydney's housing affordability problem.

NSW Planning Minister lashes out at negative gearing

NSW

There's light at the end of the tunnel, BHP's latest production numbers show.

Five years after the boom, battle rages over mining wages

WA

Norma Cheryl Woutersz was 56 when she died.

Murder accused daughter 'thought mother was evil'

A former ATO official is claiming more than $1 million in compensation, alleging six years of racism from her boss.

Public servant's $1 million racism ATO compo claim

The Senate committee accused the ABS of "manifestly inadequate" consultation regarding changes to data retention.

Ministers face 'cyber bootcamp' after damning census review

Employment Minister Senator Michaelia Cash.

'The glue that keeps the Coalition together': staffers demand more

Attorney-General George Brandis is under renewed pressure.

George Brandis is unfit to sit at the apex of the nation's legal system

ANALYSIS
Michaela Whitbourn
44 mins ago

'The ABC is letting Australia down': Keating slams broadcaster

Peter Dutton, the voice of moderation?

COMMENT
Michael Gordon
1 hr ago

Malcolm Turnbull will not have the backing of the Nick Xenophon team.

PM's final week agenda in doubt as Xenophon makes threats

The botched census was estimated to have cost taxpayers an additional $30 million.

IBM pays about $30m to taxpayers over botched census

Attorney-General George Brandis is facing calls for his resignation or sacking.

'PM must sack Brandis today': Attorney-General under pressure

Prime Minister Turnbull in the 3AW studio earlier in the year.

Turnbull rebuffs Liberal minister's intervention on negative gearing

John Davey whose mentor is the Queen.

Meet John Davey, the retiree mentored by the Queen

Nick Miller

A newborn baby at the Akanksha Clinic, in Anand, India which has now outlawed commercial surrogacy.

Cambodia calls on Australia to do more for babies in limbo

Lindsay Murdoch

Chinese police patrol a street in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang region.

China orders Xinjiang residents to turn in passports

Philip Wen

Corona founder Antonino Fernandez left £2 million to every resident of Cerezales del Condado, the Spanish village where ...

Corona beer founder leaves £2 million to everyone in his village

Everyone seems to agree that Donald Trump's election win changes everything.

America's predicament is a wake-up call for Australians

COMMENT
Waleed Aly

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Barnaby Joyce: Often carries the mantle of "the best retail politician in the country".

Turnbull has lost control of the 'irrational' Nationals

COMMENT
John Hewson

Waiter

Thousands of workers discover they're being ripped off

1 hr ago

The ASX posted a strong gain for the week.

ASX climbs to 3-month high

The US lacks the workforce and supply chains necessary for Apple to move its iPhone operation back home.

Sorry Donald, iPhones should still be made in China

COMMENT
Adam Minter

The proposed Alpha coal mine will be a full open cut mine producing 32 million tonnes a year.

Surpreme Court dismisses Adani mine challenge

The new workplace is agile and non-stop. Can you keep up?

Big banks 'will follow' Westpac's rate hike

Markets Live: Feasting on weekly gains

Chinese property buyers return, reigniting bubble fears

Over 30? Asking a friend to help you shift just looks, well, cheap.

Is it rude to ask your friends to help you move house?

Architect Craig Rossetti's home in Hawthorn, Victoria.

It's a near-impossible task ... but we found 2016's 10 best houses

Entice people over to your house for a spot of summer entertaining.

Life should be a breeze: top tips on styling your house for summer

Lake House has just launched onto the market and is expected to attract offers in the multiples of millions.

One of Australia's most amazing hideaway homes is now for sale

A spotter's guide to the people that could stand in the way of you and your perfect match on Gumtree.

A spotter's guide to the most annoying people on Gumtree

There's a first timepiece for everything.

Nine mechanical watches perfect for first timers

Watches

The 11:11.

On board the world's most astounding superyachts

Lifestyle

Many miners earn high incomes but spend it all on things like nice cars.

The difference between financial winners and losers

Noel Whittaker

The US Federal Reserve is expected to lift official interest rates in the US.

Rising interest rates make bonds less attractive

'It's a catch-22 - I can't get a job in Canberra without a security clearance; I can't get a clearance without a job.'

Job ads: why are they so awful?

James Adonis

Angela Ferguson of Futurespace.

Five ways to affordably create the perfect office

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

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Syrian girl's 'Harry Potter' wish granted

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CCTV: Pair steal cigarette machine

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Crowded House return to the Opera House

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Donald Trump shares message of unity

ST AUSTELL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: The Eden Festival of Light and Sound lasers illuminate the interior of the ...

World of Photos

Good Behaviour

Michelle Dockery as you've never seen her before. Good Behaviour now streaming on Stan.

seinfeld

Every single episode of Seinfeld now streaming. Only on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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The business rules of attraction

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Matthew McConaughey in Free State Of Jones

The worst movies of 2016? Standup Snowden and Grimsby

Rob Moran

Author J.K. Rowling was dropped from Forbes billionaires list, but they may need to rethink that.

Opening the chamber of secrets: J.K. Rowling's mystery billions

James B. Stewart

Aussiest interview ever guy? Daniel McConnell, with Sunrise host David Koch.

'Aussiest guy ever' hits pay dirt with Sunrise interview

Andrew Hornery

Hannibal Buress is touring Australia in December.

Meet the US comedian who outed Bill Cosby - he's coming to Oz

Sarah Thomas

Curtis Stone and My Kitchen Rules US co-host Cat Cora.

Curtis Stone debuts celeb version of My Kitchen Rules in the US

Rob Moran

Neil Finn of Crowded House performs on stage during the Encore tour at Sydney Opera House.

Wake up Alan, Crowded House are on

Bernard Zuel

Dave Chappelle as Rick James on Chappelle's Show.

Dave Chappelle returns to TV with three new comedy specials

Rob Moran

Michelle Guthrie, who will replace Mark Scott as managing director of ABC in May.

ABC staff lose confidence in management

Ebony Bowden

The unvieling of a commissioned portrait of the Honourable Dam Quentin Bryce by Michael Zavros at the National Portrait ...

New portrait of Quentin Bryce unveiled at NPG

Lucy Sugerman, the 15-year-old singer and Australian National Busking Champion will launch her new acoustic EP at ...

Canberra Weekender: What's on November 25-27

Emus at least try to do the right thing by almost using the crossing at the Cotter.

Picture shows Canberra emus do know how to behave in public

Tyrone Unsworth, 13, who took his own life after being bullied.

Tyrone Unsworth's death is why we need Safe Schools

Brandon Cook

Gorman founder and head designer Lisa Gorman (second from right) with models.

Gorman wants to be taken off Oxfam's 'naughty list'

Amy Croffey

Kim Kardashian West poses in another dirty photoshoot by husband Kanye West.

Kardashian West makes comeback with 'dirty' photoshoot

Amy Croffey

Steve Price and Jamila Rizvi duelling on The Project after the US election.

The reason why women are interrupted more than men

Daisy Dumas

The 'Trump Make America Great Again Red Cap Collectible Ornament'.

$200 Trump ornament inundated with hilarious reviews

I still cringe when I think back to that day. What on earth possessed me to wear a skirt in summer?

An ode to women whose thighs touch like mine

Elizabeth Fritz

Alexandra Pascalidou is a celebrated Swedish broadcaster and author.

'I've been called a dirty whore and threatened with gang rapes'

Julie Posetti

Adichie has pointed out women perfectly capable of caring about lipsticks and serious political and cultural issues.

Why Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the beauty ambassador we need

Nicole Economos

Blame your nitrogen balance: We can eat the same foods and have very different responses.

The real reason why you don't lose weight on the same diet as your friend

Sarah Berry

Get dirty for good health.

The psychological and physical benefits of getting dirty

Linda Blair

Cheese please? Sure.

For a healthy diet, be choosy about your cheese

Hope Warshaw

White Christmas parfait

Good Food's favourite Christmas recipes of all time

Watermelon juice is the new coconut water.

2017 superfood forecast: Watermelon is the new coconut

Jill Dupleix's chicken kofte skewers with with turmeric tahini.

Sunshine on a plate: Chicken kofta skewers with turmeric tahini

danny devito

12 babies who (hilariously) look like celebrities

Amy and Justin

Couple matched by dating site 30 years after pre-school crush

Russell Crowe helps Woolloomooloo locals replace their basketball nets.

Russell Crowe slam dunks with inner-city kids

The Airbus A350-1000 comes into land following its first flight at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, on Thursday.

New, largest Airbus A350 makes first flight as 'ghost plane' appears

The Aussie dollar is up 91 per cent in Mozambique, which has a coastline with spectacular beaches.

Cheap as: Six countries where the Aussie dollar has surged

David Whitley

La Promenade Hotel Noumea, New Caledonia.

The 14 best places for a four-day short break

Weekends away

Amazon's The Grand Tour has come to Australia, but there's no simple way to watch it on your television.

Chromecast's arch rival could come to Australia

COMMENT
Adam Turner

Samsung introduced the Note 7 in August and recalled the first batch in September after customers reported they were ...

The top 10 technology flops of 2016

dishonored

Dishonored 2 review: a game of swords and sneakery

Tim Biggs

No Man's Sky mixes a saturated, low-fi presentation and meditative synth metal soundtrack with?mysterious, old-school ...

Was this the worst game of the year?

Kotaku

Researchers have developed a phone battery that could last for days after being charged for a few seconds.

Study may see phones that charge in seconds

Miriam Webber

2016 Drive Car of the Year Best Small SUV: Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI.

2016 Drive Car of the Year revealed

Andrew MacLean

Last year's Drive car of the Year Best Performance Car Over $60,000, the Porsche Cayman GTS, has been replaced and has ...

Best Performance Car over $60k

Andrew MacLean

2017 Toyota C-HR.

Toyota's new Mazda CX-3 rival reviewed

Stephen Corby

Walkinshaw Performance has unveiled its W407 tuning package.

Walkinshaw unveils HSV rival

David McCowen

2017 Suzuki S-Cross Turbo Prestige.

New Suzuki S-Cross prices revealed

Dom Tripolone

The Ford Focus ST is back to defend its Best Performance Car under $60,000 title against two of its stablemates the Ford ...

Best Performance Car Under $60k

Stephen Ottley

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Usman Khawaja of Australia celebrates after reaching 100 runs during day two of the ...

Brilliant Khawaja notches a ton as Aussies close in on Proteas

Live

Andrew McGrath has kicked on with Sandringham Dragons tobecome a leading draft prospect.

AFL national draft 2016

Live

Scott Murn, Joe Maloney and Owen Chivers of ANU Cricket.

Meet Canberra's hardest working cricketer ... who doesn't play

Jordan Rapana has fractured his cheekbone and has been forced to remain in England.

Rapana fractures cheek as Anzac Test considers Canberra farewell

1 hr ago

New Brumbies chief executive Michael Thomson.

Show ARU 'they'd be mad to axe Brumbies'

"In our view the most important thing is to work together to come up with solutions which work for all parties" John Grant.

Defiant Grant won't quit despite NRL clubs' anger

Andrea Thompson, 18, will line up against Olympian Lauren Wells on Saturday.

Teen sprinter favourite for Queanbeyan Gift

Jockey Brendan Ward wins the Total Property Group class 1 handicap.

Fears for Queanbeyan track rider's spine

36 mins ago