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Sutton Fires on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Huge affort sees firefighters get on top of Sutton blaze

UPDATED
James Hall

Kieran Heid is a Gungahlin College student who has received a main round offer to study Bachelor of Laws at the ...

ACT students to make up half University of Canberra 2017 intake

Clare Sibthorpe

Gilmore resident Reg Philip in October, who is concerned about Foy's plastic-to fuel factory in Hume.

Foy pushes back on health impact of ACT fuel-plastic factory

Kirsten Lawson

Hoddle Street killer Julian Knight tried to sue the Commonwealth for damages over abuse allegedly suffered at Duntroon.

Killer Julian Knight loses compo bid over alleged Duntroon abuse

Megan Gorrey

Registered Nurse, Lorraine Dwyer, caring for Hospital in the Home patient John Hall at his Kambah home.

Kambah man on road to recovery thanks to home-delivery care

Daniel Burdon

Senator Arthur Sinodinos will take the innovation agenda under his wing.

Fail hard, fail fast: innovation ministry dance continues

ANALYSIS
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

The family battle that shaped new Health Minister Greg Hunt

Matthew Knott

One Nation pestered embassy staff for Trump inauguration tickets

Michael Koziol

The federal ministers leading the war on the poor

COMMENT
Jenna Price

Premier Colin Barnett: Muslims should not wear the burqa in public

Brendan Foster

MH370 victims' families condemn decision to end Indian Ocean search

Fergus Hunter

Home belonging to Richard Graham lost in the Tarago fires on a farm Heazeldell Road Mount Ferry. Farm hand Scott ...

There wasn't much anyone could have done, weary Bungendore locals say

Finbar O'Mallon

Everything was going smoothly at two sets up, when Nick Kyrgios inexplicably derailed.

Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open in bizarre five-set loss

"It's on me, I guess. My body's not in good enough shape. You live and you learn," Kyrgios said afterwards.

Kyrgios booed, McEnroe calls his performance a black eye to sport

The Skywalker Gibbon.

ANU researcher helps discover 'Skywalker' gibbon

Looks from the 1930s to the 1950s will be explored at a vintage styling workshop in Canberra in March. Model: Ashlea ...

Get your 1940s pin-up on in Canberra with a vintage workshop

Home belonging to Richard Graham lost in the Tarago fires on a farm Heazeldell Road Mount Ferry. Farm hand Scott ...

Grass fire claims home in Tarago

Former Prime Minister John Howard.

John Howard has billed taxpayers $1 million since 2013

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Harvard uploaded its photography course online for free

Chelsea Manning decision 'disappointing': Trump ...

4:24AM

Australian GDP forecast trimmed to 2.4pc

4:10AM

Goldman, Citigroup profits lift on trading gains

3:53AM

Mulloon Creek Natural Farms owners Tony Coote, Gary Nairn and Michael Fitzgerald assess the damage to their property.

'Erratic' Tarago fire leaves trail of destruction near Canberra

UPDATED

Firefighters get on top of fire at Mulligans Flat, near Sutton

UPDATED

January 18: A date of dark memories for many Canberrans

Firefighters also battled a fire burning at Mount Fairy Road, Tarago on Tuesday afternoon.

Police clear one man, search for witnesses of suspicious fire

The woman was allegedly assaulted after an argument with her partner at Canberra Hospital on Saturday.

Man accused of hospital assault 'injected partner with heroin'

Nqobile Marshal Hadebe, 24, of Casey, has denied he inappropriately touched women on board an ACTION bus in Canberra's ...

Man was 'drunk' when he allegedly groped women on buses

(L-R) Ivan Hinton-Teoh of Just.Equal, Shelley Argent spokesperson of the Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, ...

Same-sex marriage bill amendment would 'legalise' discrimination

Unaoil's Saman, Cyrus and Ata Ahsani.

Rolls-Royce fined $1.1b after Fairfax Unaoil expose

Firefighters fight the bushfire in Kurri Kurri.

Helicopter saves mother and girl as fires hit homes

NSW

Colin Barnett and Pauline Hanson.

Muslims should not wear burqa in public: WA Premier

WA

A mugshot of Andrew David Green.

Drink driving leads to jail of rapist over 1994 sex attack

EXCLUSIVE

Department of Human Services people services manager Adrian Hudson.

Robo-debt: Centrelink workers threatened with prosecution as bosses try to stem the leaks

Centrelink's processing times for age and disability support pensions have ballooned after job cuts, amid wider ...

Public service job cuts blamed for Centrelink payment delays

More than 3 million more Australians are to be targeted by Centrelink's robo-debt program.

Robo-debt: Families, pensioners and disabled are next targets

Greg Hunt environment minister at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 4 February 2014. Photo: Andrew Meares

The family battle that shaped new Health Minister Greg Hunt

Matthew Knott

Hunt minister for damage control in PM's minimalist reshuffle

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

One Nation brands Centrelink system 'malicious' and 'criminal'

Fergus Hunter

Former NSW RSL president Don Rowe at Sydney's Hyde Park war memorial.

Fraud squad raids NSW RSL offices as war erupts with CEO

Greg Hunt takes up the reins of the key health portfolio.

Hunt takes on health ministry in limited reshuffle

Danica Weeks, whose husband was aboard the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, in Sydney. 6th March 2015 Photo: ...

Families condemn $40m MH370 call-off decision

Centrelink has been sending out 20,000 debt-compliance letters a month since the Turnbull government introduced a new ...

Centrelink workers threatened with prosecution over leaks

Former US president George H.W. Bush is recovering in a Houston hospital.

Former US president George H.W. Bush hospitalised

The tremor that struck near the Islands had a magnitude of 7.7

Three earthquakes hit central Italy, shaking Rome

Student activists hold up a caricature of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in Kuala Lumpur in August.

Malaysian MP files suit linking PM to $970m from wealth fund

Lindsay Murdoch

While voter expectations are high for Donald Trump's handling of the economy, trade and terrorism, the proverbial hits ...

Trump inauguration looks to be celebration of controversy

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

A woman cycles down a street in the suburb of Vauban, on the outskirts of Freiburg. Residents of this experimental new ...

What Freiburg can teach Canberra about sustainability

Michael Leigh

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

How big data can keep the banks in check

COMMENT
Clancy Yeates

Richard Goyder, managing director of Wesfarmers, has been warning investors Woolworths could beat Coles' second-quarter ...

Wesfarmers chief warns Woolworths could win sales race

Todd Buzza is accused of repeatedly underpaying his staff.

Burger boss faces jail threat over underpayment

Chairman Rob Woolley is now in the sights of dissident investors.

'This doesn't add up' - Bellamy's fight heats up

Donald Trump will be taking some major risks.

Trump's economy: Hope for the best, plan for the worst

COMMENT
Lawrence Summers

Fail hard, fail fast: innovation ministry dance continues

ANALYSIS

American companies fear China's turning its back on them

Bad behaviour database aims to stop rogue traders

Fears for Gippsland jobs as timber supply dries up

Living alone certainly has its perks but make sure you consider these nine things.

Going it alone: what to look for when scoping out your solo pad

The Obamas will swap the White House for a brick house in the Northwest Washington neighbourhood of Kalorama.

There goes the hood: Obamas, Ivanka Trump, Jeff Bezos are moving in

The Mirror Houses, designed by architect Peter Pilcher, are twin guest houses near Bozen in South Tyrol, Italy. A ...

Cloak of invisibility: 12 of the most stunning mirror buildings

Lone buyers make up just 35 per cent of the market, and those who are borrowing alone are seeing themselves taking on ...

Singles giving up 'out of reach' dream of home ownership

The key to renting to friends or family is to have detailed upfront discussions in which you clearly detail the ...

When renting to family and friends is a terrible idea

The stern's large transom comes with optional wet-bar, rain shower, and barbecue set.

On sail: The best country in the world to buy a superyacht

Luxury

Introducing the new Aquapod.

11 of the biggest reveals at this year's pretegious SIHH watch fair

Watches

It's not too late for many retirees to get back some of the age pension.

Giving away your money is one way to ease pain of pension cuts

John Collett

A survey of ethical ETFs by ethical investment adviser, Balance Impact, finds many ETFs screen very differently from ...

Ethical investing is not that easy

John Collett

Shoplifters wouldn't have had a hard time in last year's Christmas rush.

Are shoplifters getting it too easy?

Tony Featherstone

Senator Arthur Sinodinos will take the innovation agenda under his wing.

Will Sinodinos be able to save the innovation agenda?

ANALYSIS
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

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Dash camera footage shows crash in Nedlands

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Witness testifies against Sara Connor

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Measles outbreak in Melbourne

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Dancing up a storm at Davis Cup initiation

A A woman rides a horse through a bonfire during 'Las Luminarias' Festival.

World of Photos

Trollied - STAN

Season 6 of the hilarious British sitcom Trollied - now streaming on Stan

Sherlock

Brand new season of Sherlock now streaming, Only on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Andrew Garfield as conscientious objector turned war hero Desmond Doss in <i>Hacksaw Ridge</i>.

The six big questions about the Oscars this year

Garry Maddox

Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother:

How I Met Your Mother slammed for Martin Luther King 'tribute'

Rob Moran

Lady Gaga performs Victoria's Secret fashion show.

Lady Gaga's dangerous Super Bowl plans may be impossible

Ebony Bowden

Bruce Springsteen: cancelled his North Carolina concerts to make a point.

Cover band latest act to drop out of Donald Trump's inauguration

Rob Moran

Nick Cave performs with the Bad Seeds in Ballarat.

Music legend pitted against 'scummy punk' upstarts

Bernard Zuel

Hollywood insiders are wondering whether a new series is poking fun at Tom Cruise.

Does E's new TV series have Tom Cruise in its crosshairs?

Michael Idato

Kim Kardashian made a cameo in the upcoming <i>Oceans Eight</i> film.

Kim Kardashian's ironic role in Clooney heist movie

Ebony Bowden

Curtis Stone is a judge in the American version of <I>My Kitchen Rules</I>.

US celebrity version of MKR opens to lacklustre ratings

Andrew Murfett

Marie Antoinette (aka Claire Mackey) and Stella dress up in preview for the NGA's Paws for Art event on Jan 21.

Canberra Weekender: 8 things to do this weekend, January 20-22

Julie Snook , pictured here safely in a black top, worked for The Canberra Weekly, Canberra FM and Southern Cross Ten in ...

ACT ex-colleagues support Julie Snook in all-white wardrobe war

Ryan Jon and Tanya Hennessy start a new breakfast show on Sydney's 2DAY FM on 28 January.

Canberra breakfast duo Ryan and Tanya score Sydney weekend gig

The original image used in the controversial billboard was taken at Docklands on Australian Day 2016, and featured on ...

Australia Day billboard removed for being too politically correct

Jenny Noyes

Amber Sherlock's chastising of Julie Snook over a jacket was rude and passive-aggressive, but it wasn't bullying.

When does bad behaviour cross over into bullying?

COMMENT
Jenna Price

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Singer Fiona Apple performs onstage during the "We Rock with Standing Rock" benefit ...

Fiona Apple's anti-Trump chant will get you in the mood to march

Jenny Noyes

Germany's Angelique Kerber reaches for a forehand return to compatriot Carina Witthoeft during their second round match ...

On-court style: Australian Open players strut their stuff

You'd be forgiven for thinking the industry is filled with altruistic types who only have your best interests at heart

Five tricks gyms use to manipulate you to sign up

Kasey Edwards

There's nothing more minimal than leaving your house with only a Sega Saturn, a broken clothes horse and an escalating ...

A brutal decluttering technique to rival Marie Kondo

SATIRE
Patrick Lenton

Marla Maples and Tiffany Trump pose at the Just Drew fashion presentation of designer Andrew Warren at Metropolitan ...

Hair stylist says Marla Maples tried for inauguration freebie

Emily Heil

Andrew Garfield arrives at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in ...

When straight men kiss, is it good for LGBT equality or a step back?

David Oliver

The spice of longer life?

The spice of a longer life?

Sarah Berry

Overfat is not the same as 'skinny fat'.

Move over obesity, the new problem is 'overfat'

Evelyn Lewin

Vitamins: pissing away your money?

What you should know about multivitamins

Vicky Hallett

Adam Liaw's coconut and chilli pork steaks.

Go nuts: 47 sweet and savoury coconut recipes

Is it time to give the flute the flick?

Have you been drinking champagne all wrong?

COMMENT
Michael Austin

Jill Dupleix's classic omelette with smoked salmon and creme fraiche.

15 things you should be able to cook by the time you're 30

Annabel Smith

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'We regret having kids, but we're not monsters'

Children with ARFID avoid specific colours, textures, tastes or smells of foods.

The children who take picky eating to the extreme

Angelina Jolie with children Zahara and Shiloh.

Biological mother of Angelina Jolie's daughter pleads for contact

The pool at One&Only Reethi Rah.

This resort will spoil every other place for you, forever

Louise Southerden

Quiraing, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Why you need to visit this 'wretched, miserable' country

Ben Groundwater

Fakin' it: Australia is one of the world's least happy nations, according to the Happy Planet Index.

Not happy, Australia: World's happiest countries named

Oliver Smith

Keeper found about 1.7 million accounts were protected by the password '123456'. Is yours?

The most common passwords of 2016

Pokemon Go took the world by storm when it launched in July.

Pokemon GO made $1.2 billion in 2016

Alex Rosenfeld, the founder of Vrideo, a hub for virtual reality videos, at his home in California, last week.

Virtual reality sales yet to reach 'iPhone stage'

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Destanee Aiava of Australia plays ij front a big crowd in her match against Mona ...

How to watch Australian Open live online for free

Lifehacker

'Oculus products are based on Oculus technology,' Mark Zuckerberg said.

Oculus tech not stolen, Zuckerberg testifies

2017 Toyota Kluger.

New Toyota Kluger reviewed

Daniel DeGasperi

2017 BMW 4-Series.

BMW reveals updated 4-Series

Greg Kable

2018 Ford Mustang.

New Mustang officially revealed

David McCowen

Suzuki focused on style when creating the new Ignis hatch.

2017 Suzuki Ignis first drive review

Drive staff

Holden's Astra sedan is on the way.

First drive: New Holden Astra sedan

Stephen Ottley

Toyota Australia hasn't confirmed the exact date this year when its Altona factory will close.

Toyota may be last locally built car

Daniel DeGasperi

Everything was going smoothly at two sets up, when Nick Kyrgios inexplicably derailed.

Kyrgios out of Australian Open in bizarre five-set loss to Seppi

Alison Bai.

Bai finds Australian Open secret weapon

Isabel Huntington.

AFL Women's clubs search for next star at AIS

Stepping down: Graeme Samuel, a former AFL commissioner and head of ACCC, will not stand for re-election at the ARLC's ...

NRL leadership in disarray as two heavyweights quit

EXCLUSIVE

Positive: Jarrod Mullen of the Knights.

Mullen's career likely to be over after positive drug test

Peter Nevill walks from the ground after being hit by the stray bat of Brad Hodge.

Renegades regroup after 'sickening' Nevill injury

Andrew Whittington during his first round match against Adam Pavlasek.

Aussie wildcard goes from caravan to Melbourne Park winner

Try time: Wallabies prop Scott Sio scored his first try in 23 Tests in the loss to the Springboks.

Brumbies 'family' can help ease off-contract juggling act