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ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Jon White has renewed calls for more efficient practices in the ACT Magistrates Court.

Prosecutor hits out at 'inefficient' Magistrates Court

Megan Gorrey

Lauren Bailey was booked to get married at The Lobby in Canberra in March 2017.

Venue's sudden closure leaves brides without a reception venue

Jil Hogan

The public service's outsourced IT crowd cost an average of $212,000 each.

$212,000 per public service IT contractor, and we're hiring more

Noel Towell

There were just five children adopted in the ACT in 2015-16.

ACT adoption rate falls to record low

Emily Baker

The signalisation of the Barton Highway roundabout is now complete.

Nine traffic lights added to roundabout to reduce peak hour congestion

Georgia Gleeson was last seen at Dolce Bar, in Civic, about 3am on Sunday.

'Out of character': Police have concerns for missing Qbn woman

Calwell Club gunman stabs brave patron who tried to stop him

Jury discharged after trial of woman accused of murdering mum

Flight MH370 didn't crash where officials have been looking

Why Trump, Brexit could happen in Australia

Matthew Knott

Seven boss denies 'multiple' affairs with employees

Kate McClymont

Oaks Estate unit dwellers, Karl Steiner, 50, and his dog, Sheba, 6, walk Oaks Estate river corridor heritage trail every ...

Oaks Estate's river walk is a life changing experience

David Ellery

Bill Gates is officially the best Secret Santa of 2016

Bill Gates is officially the best Secret Santa of 2016

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley are rumoured to have married in Byron Bay.

Australian actress confirms marriage by 'flipping the bird'

We asked vegetarians and vegans what they eat at Christmas

Apple's AirPods are not cheap.

Finally: how much Apple will charge to replace lost AirPod

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Arab-Israeli newscaster labels Aleppo a 'holocaust'

Elia Ware Crescent in Bonner is all lit up for Christmas to raise money for Legacy.

Canberra Milk Christmas lights map: find the city's best

Screen grab of Liam Neeson's Christmas skit for the Late Show 2016.

Liam Neeson auditioning for Santa is stuff of nightmares

Energy 'tsunamis' threaten oil sector

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New York bombing suspect pleads not guilty to ...

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Berlin Christmas markets shut, others tighten ...

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Luca Codina., a six-year-old Canberra boy who has saved up $100 to give to disadvantaged kids at Christmas. He made ...

The six-year-old Canberra boy who shows the real spirit of Christmas

Pyjama king Peter Alexander dishes on three Canberra secrets

'Out of character': Police have concerns for missing woman

Australian National University vice chancellor Brian Schmidt.

ACT's research universities to receive $124m in federal funds

Ben Caddaye. For Summer fishing guide, Focus, Sunday, Dec 18.

How to hook the big one at the South Coast this summer

The Enlighten Noodle Markets will be on March 3-12.

Enlighten and Night Noodle Markets dates announced for 2017

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ACT man accused of violently raping sex worker refused bail

Painkillers such as Nurofen Plus will soon require a prescription.

Scripts required for painkillers from 2018

Julia Medew

Footage from the officer's dashboard camera and the driver's partner's phone was played to the court.

Gun-toting cop had PTSD, court hears

QLD

Christopher Vanneste with his long-term partner Ann Formaz-Preston, who died in Pymble on Sunday.

Young doctor killed in cycling tragedy

NSW

Paul Cosgrove and Lily in August last year before her tragic death.

Man jailed for killing his baby daughter

WA

Acting IP Australia director general Beattie

Three more public service pay deals rejected

Home owners who sell a property for $2 million or more will need to provide a clearance certificate from the ATO.

Nightmare before Christmas for thousands of public service casuals

ATO officials were unable to use their computers after a crash brought internal and external systems to a halt.

ATO spent $150,000 on IT 'reinvention' conference before crash

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Ten charts show why Australians hate politics right now

Matthew Knott

Why an unhappy Australia is all our own doing

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Post-budget update urgings on tax cuts fail to sway crossbench

James Massola

A $US60 a barrel oil price would add about 10¢ per litre to petrol.

Fuel crackdown could save motorists $519 a year - with a catch

The Productivity Commission says copyright laws that are routinely flouted are bad laws, bringing themselves into disrepute.

Copyright rules make us break the law 80 times a day: commission report

Under a confidential settlement, Ms Jones now expects to receive the full value of her total and permanent disability ...

Disabled children could be denied funding because of stuff-up

The MH370 search team may have been looking in the wrong place.

MH370: Plane did not crash where officials have been searching

Security in Austria has been increased, including a large police presence at the Christmas market in Vienna.

Moroccan arrested on suspicion of planning attack in Salzburg

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A message reading "Freedom on Earth" lays at a memorial for the victims of the Berlin terror attack.

Defiant mourners in Berlin defend multicultural city

1 hr ago

Angela Merkel

Berlin attack: heart of Europe may skip a beat but won't break

ANALYSIS
David Wroe

Members of a Turkish forces honour guard carry the Russian flag-draped coffin of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov.

Body of slain Russian ambassador sent home from Turkey

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Australian author Anna Funder in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighbourhood.

The innovation this government doesn't want

COMMENT
Jenna Price

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's world view is under challenge.

Dutton's disappointment is a sign that all is well

COMMENT
Nicholas Stuart

CBA whistleblower Jeff Morris.

Every month a whistleblower wants to report misconduct

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

GrainCorp removed an export surcharge hitting rivals.

ACCC halts investigation as GrainCorp cuts levy

Canberra is maintaining its $100 billion bond target.

Goverment's funding task could exceed $100 billion

Atul Lele: Monetary stimulus has a natural conclusion.

Best resources short window since 2012

Portland smelter assistance to come on top of $100m-plus subsidy

After a quarter of steep losses, where next for gold?

Christmas power strike threat: Loy Yang staff vote for action

Company insolvencies hit eight-year low

La Corniche.

The crazy prices prestige homes rent for over the holidays

Canberra Domain Allhomes. Urbane, Moncrieff. December 17, 2016.?

Room to move in new Gungahlin suburb, Moncrieff

Here's how to make your bedroom beautiful on a budget.

Five ways to update your bedroom without breaking the bank

Canberra Domain Allhomes. 25 Telopea Park, Barton. December 17, 2016.?

Original Kenneth Oliphant design on the market in Barton

Canberra Domain Allhomes. 36 Essendon Road, Bungendore. December 17, 2016.?

Bungendore retreat exudes European elegance

Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby enjoy a tipple in High Society in 1956

10 rules every man should know about wearing a tuxedo

Men's Suits

The Lamborghini Aventador S is the latest addition to the supercar family.

Want the new $788K Lamborghini? You'll have to join the queue

Luxury Cars

Aged care is destined to have increasing demand, but there may be oversupply.

The hidden danger of investing in aged care

COMMENT
Graham Witcomb

Illustration: Simon Letch

Can I spread risk by having two super funds?

ASK NOEL

Gabrielle Dolan (centre) warns against the use of business jargon.

The worst business buzzwords of 2016

Alexandra Cain

Peter Watson is director of Hunter Heritage Gourmet Foods, which produces Newcastle Pudding Lady products sold in the ...

Pudding business plumped up by DJs deal

William Arnott

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Who was the Turkish assassin?

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Wake up call for politicians

Federal Politics

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He's a pain in my backside: Hanson

Federal Politics

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Santa scales Berlin skyscraper

Santa present. Cartoon Simon Letch

Best of Fairfax Cartoons, Dec 21

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Critically acclaimed Transparent - every episode ever now streaming on Stan.

Preacher on Stan

Every episode of Preacher - 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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Bill Shorten's surprise appearance on Sammy J spoof Playground Politics is still electioneering, even if comedic.

Shorten tries to deliver democracy cheer on Playground Politics

COMMENT
Aja Styles

Oh great, another two hours of Gordon Ramsay yelling at kitchenhands.

Why TV networks should be wary of their summer schedules

COMMENT
Rob Moran

A much-older Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) returns in <i>Blade Runner 2049</i>.

First look at Blade Runner 2049 as Gosling and Ford face off

Bill Nighy as Billy Mac in <i>Love Actually</i>.

Why you should actually love Love Actually

COMMENT
Nathanael Cooper

Not returning to Australia in 2017: Barry Gibb at Sydney Entertainment Centre, in 2013.

More Bluesfest pain as second headliner cancels tour

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story featuring Darth Vader.

Spoilers: The Rogue One role that will change Hollywood forever

Michael Idato

Briggs + trials

Hottest 100 protest: Will Triple J listen to this latest push?

Rob Moran

Nicole Kidman on the red carpet of the Australian premiere of <i>Lion</i>.

After acclaim overseas, Australian film Lion finally comes home

Garry Maddox

Where the big man rests - go behind the scenes at homewithsanta.com

Explore Santa's ensuite? Don't mind if we do

In <i>Spring Awakening</i>: Callum Bodman, left, as Melchior and Pip Carroll as Moritz in the foreground. In the ...

The best Canberra theatre of 2016

Biscuit and Archie will be part of the Dachshund racing in the city this Sunday.

Canberra Weekender: What's on Dec 16-18

"We estimate that approximately 32,000 fewer patients would die if male physicians could achieve the same outcomes as ...

New study suggests female doctors have better results

Melania Trump joined outgoing first lady Michelle Obama for tea at the White House, but she may not move in for a while.

Michelle Obama reveals the advice she gave Melania Trump

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley are rumoured to have married in Byron Bay.

Margot Robbie confirms marriage via Instagram, flips the bird

Jenna Clarke

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 10: Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna arrive at her Blac Chyna Birthday Celebration And Unveiling Of Her ...

Kim Kardashian's troubled brother Rob seeking 'help'

Amy Croffey

Strike a pose like Regina.

The 8 people you'll meet at every Christmas party

Clem Bastow

Bana Alabed

Now that Bana Alabed is safe, who will take her place for us?

COMMENT
Ruby Hamad

A biopic about '80s Madonna has been named Hollywood's top unproduced screenplay.

Why I'm still taking life lessons from Madonna

COMMENT
Jenna Price

Pronouns and preferred names have hit the mainstream.

In 2016, 'they' became singular - and caused a lot of confusion

'Good' fat or 'bad', they're still French fries.

Why we should stop talking about eating fat

Sarah Berry

Pausing, even for a moment, can create breathing room, and a new flavour for the year ahead.

Holiday stress makes it a perfect time to try this

Nora Krug

Take it easy and ease back in.

How new mothers can avoid exercise injury

Masha Rumer

Rachel Khoo's pomegranate pavlova wreath for Christmas.

How to pimp your Christmas pav

Rachel Khoo

<i>The Katering Show</i>: Kate McCartney (left) and Kate McLennan.

How to shut-down annoying relatives at Christmas lunch

Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan

Orrechiette with cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts.

Fast, fresh and simple: 27 summer pasta recipes

Cute or creepy?

Cute or creepy? The baby box dividing the internet

Katie Holmes has shared a rare mother and daughter selfie.

Suri Cruise looks all grown up in photos with mum Katie Holmes

Emma Tapping denies her Christmas present pile is materialistic.

The mum giving her children almost 100 gifts (each!)

An Asiana plane takes off in South Korea, where you can find the world's busiest air route.

Not Sydney-Melbourne: World's busiest air route will surprise you

Oliver Smith

Gallery of the Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin.

Book lover's delight: The world's most beautiful libraries

Lee Tulloch

Bathroom power points in hotels typically are labelled "shavers only".

Is it OK to charge your phone in a 'shavers only' hotel power point?

Michael Gebicki

Apple's AirPods are not cheap.

How much replacement AirPods will cost

The V20 is a huge phone with a lot of features.

LG's V20 is a huge, feature packed phone

Tim Biggs

The new Foxtel Kids app makes it easy to manage the way children watch video on your handheld gadgets.

New Foxtel app gives kids their own streaming video

COMMENT

Apple's new laptops are faster, much thinner and lighter than the previous generation, and they have about 10 hours of ...

Why tech upgrades aren't great anymore

COMMENT

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Christmas tech gift guide: Over $1000

The Ram 2500's towing numbers are even more impressive than its size.

Hits and Misses: Biggest Surprise

The Team Drive

Nissan Note e-Power.

Nissan's latest hybrid reviewed

Drive Team

2017 BMW 530e plug-in hybrid.

New BMW 530e revealed

Dom Tripolone

2017 Lamborghini Aventador S.

New Aventador gets more power

David McCowen

Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost Black Badge.

Rolls-Royce reveals its dark side

Andrew MacLean

A wide variety of Porsches made an impact on the Drive Team, but the Porsche 911 Carrera S was a particular favourite.

Hits and Misses: Something Special

The Drive Team

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says he's keen to stay in Canberra.

The Brumbies are moving quickly to find Larkham's successor

Brumbies head coach: Stephen Larkham.

Bongo happy to hand 'godfather' title to Larkham for Brisbane 10s

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Hilton Cartwright of Western Australia bowls during day one of the Sheffield Shield ...

Bolter Hilton Cartwright set for shock debut in Boxing Day Test

Soccer generic.

A-League clubs strike record $346m Fox broadcasting deal

Sam Groth - the man with the fastest ever serve - is coming to Canberra.

Fastest ever to serve it up at Canberra Challenger

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Misbah-ul-Haq of Pakistan congratulates David Warner and Steve Smith of Australia ...

Smith's rollercoaster ride as Aussies scrape home in thriller

Wharenui Hawera at Brumbies training.

Brumbies turn to New Zealand to fill flyhalf job

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Kurt Gidley of the Knights walks onto the ground for the last time with Alex McKinnon in ...

Why the NRL knew they needed to tread warily on lifting tackle ban