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Human Services Minister Alan Tudge.

Centrelink robo-debt: government pledges fairer deal

Noel Towell
41 mins ago

The couple hired a car from Alice Springs airport on February 9.

Police find body of second elderly German tourist in NT outback

Employment for the ACT's Indigenous people has fallen since 2008.

Jobs drop for ACT's Indigenous people mirrors national data

Doug Dingwall

Former Masters stores will be relaunched as homeware retail outlets.

Signs down, lights out on Masters. Now the rebirth

The offender said it was ''a biological imperative for the male species to be attracted to a younger, younger mate".

Man claims anyone who denies being attracted to kids 'is lying'

Alexandra Back

Health Minister Meegan Fitzharris.

Accuracy concerns prompt urgent review into ACT Health data

Katie Burgess

Queanbeyan-Palerang council unaffected by merger policy change

Emily Baker

Australia left with one less friend in Trump's White House

ANALYSIS

'Evil does in fact die': Daughter pens brutal obituary

Senators in move to boot former PMs off Life Gold Pass

Can the Ivanka Trump brand survive the firestorm?

Bec Cody

ACT politician blasts RSL over 'racist' tiles in urinal

Kirsten Lawson

Ivanka Trump says her father will "do the right thing".

More to Ivanka Trump's downfall than #grabyourwallet

Mr Harrison, 39, was made redundant after having an affair with Mr Worner.

Amber refuses to go quietly, which is why I salute her

COMMENT

Crowded trains.

If you hate your commute, take a leaf out of my book

You may have tidied your cupboards but have you decluttered your digital life?

The verdict on hot desking (it actually sucks)

COMMENT

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'NDIS isn't welfare': Paralympian rips into government

The packed daily commute is more enjoyable if you talk to those with you, researchers have found.

Commuting is bad, but I have found something to enjoy

HuffPost

Homemade sweets to whip up for your Valentine

Daniel Worrall relishing the chance to play on ...

9:36PM

Letters to the editor: Potential for a wasteland

9:17PM

Valentine's Day brings Price to tears as Smith ...

9:13PM

Mick Gentleman.

Minister's light rail junket to US cost taxpayers $70,538

The ACT is putting old toner cartridges and tyres in roads

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council unaffected by NSW mergers

Canberra Raiders memorabilia from the 1980s and 1990s.

Old junk or treasures? Mementos only a Canberran would love

A Canberra woman has settled a lawsuit against the Canberra Hospital, a general practitioner and a neurologist for $12 ...

Woman settles against Canberra Hospital, doctors for $12m

Angela and Steve Heanes said the city was a relaxing place to live.

Inner-city pressure: The part of Canberra that is the least healthy

The heritage-listed property on the corner of Fitzroy St and Manuka Circle, Forrest, that neighbours say is not being ...

Manuka residents knocked back in bid to stop development

Michelle Myers with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson

Candidate claims gay community uses 'mind control'

WA

Former Lorna Jane employee Amy Robinson is seeking $250,000 for pain and suffering after she was allegedly harassed and ...

Boss called employee 'oxygen thief': court

QLD

The man allegedly threatened staff before demanding cash and escaping on foot.

Police seek witnesses to barefoot robbery

Peter Foster, 54, was arrested last week and extradited from Queensland to NSW on Monday.

Police to freeze millions 'stolen by serial conman'

NSW

Human Services Minister Alan Tudge.

Centrelink robo-debt: government pledges fairer deal

41 mins ago

Keeping a straight face: Labor digital economy spokesman Ed Husic.

'Fake news': Coalition dismisses criticism of its digital performance

The federal government's child support payment system is emerging as the scene of the latest Commonwealth tech wreck.

The APS tech system spending $100k a day on contractors

Senator Ian Macdonald listens to response from Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson SC during a public hearing before the ...

Bernardi, Macdonald team up to boot former PMs off Life Gold Pass

Adam Gartrell

PM's disability gambit backfires, drawing fire from a Paralympian

Adam Gartrell

Close the Gap: The big question went unasked and unanswered

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has had an epiphany over energy.

PM refines Labor attack over blackouts

Mark Kenny

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

RSL NSW council prepared to stand aside over financial scandal

EXCLUSIVE

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visited Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Isaacs, Canberra on Monday 13 February 2017. ...

PM 'saddened' by lack of progress on child mortality

Portrait of Australian Paralympian Kurt Fearnley. November 2009, Fearnley crawled the Kokoda Trail accompanied by family ...

Paralympian rips into Coalition over NDIS move

Stephanie Peatling

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Indonesia Eductaion and Culture, Anies Baswedan during Launch of education ...

Anies Baswedan surging in Jakarta polls at a cost

Jewel Topsfield

Kath Neuss, right, was killed in the Bangka Island massacre

'Girls take it, don't squeal': Australian nurse's last words

Jewel Topsfield

An armed police officer stands guard as the festive stalls remain closed at Berlin Christmas market in Berlin, Germany ...

'Spectre of fear' falls over Europe: poll

Nick Miller

A girl carries a water jug in Kutapalong Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Rohingya sentenced to death while atrocities continue

Lindsay Murdoch

Australia Post's service looks stark when compared with Britain's equivalent, Royal Mail.

I've stopped relying on Australia Post and I'm not alone

COMMENT
Vivienne Pearson

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

An interim decision by the TFA is a tough blow for those hoping to quit smoking.

The ban robbing smokers of a chance to quit

COMMENT
Colin Mendelsohn

Australian Business Economists executive committee chairman Stephen Halmarick says economic growth is expected to be ...

Rates steady, economy weaker than RBA expects say experts

Peter Martin

Front runner: Sally McManus is set to become the first female secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

Sally McManus firms as first female secretary of the ACTU

Anna Patty

The Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai. The Chinese government's resources are ''incredibly strong at present".

'No crisis yet' in China

Jessica Sier

New Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott perfectly fits the company mould.

Meet the new Wesfarmers Stepford CEO

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

The end of Australia's political consensus

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Ivanka Trump's fall about more than #grabyourwallet

Sarah Halzack

ASX rally runs out of puff

Jessica Sier

Kids boost bottom line for childcare landlords

Simon Johanson

Being organised is more than just a personality trait, it's a lifestyle decision

Thirteen things organised people always have in their homes

Seemingly harmless items in your home could pose the greatest danger.

The most dangerous decor items in your home

Trying to find housemates is a tiring and often tragic experience.

Six questions I wish I asked my housemates before I moved in

Renovated by Sydney's Infinite Design, Mosman Houseboat is a most unusual dwelling.

The incredible renovation that comes with its own beach

Jane Hall says given her interests, she doesn't make too many furniture and design mistakes.

Why stylish actor Jane Hall prefers living by herself

The Graff Venus (118.78 carats) – the world’s largest D Flawless heart-shaped diamond.

Rock stars: Why you can't go wrong with this high-end investment

Jewellery

The G650's natural environment is anywhere other cars aren't.

Meet the world's most expensive, powerful and outrageous SUV

Cars

Australia recently notched up a record trade surplus, driven by surging mining exports.

Why this resources boom will be less fun than the last

Clancy Yeates

A good relationship involves having awkward conversations about money.

The awkward Valentine conversation you need to have

Melissa Browne

Adore Beauty founder Kate Morris decided that "the interests of the company are best served by being independent again".

Adore Beauty sells stake to Woolworths then buys it back

Cara Waters

Ryan Nelson (left) and Ryan Touliatos of Brewquets use Instagram to get their message across.

Nothing says Valentine's Day like a bouquet of beer

Cara Waters

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Race to save stranded whales in New Zealand

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Cory Bernardi dinner disrupted by protestors

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Ross Cameron defends gay comments

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DIY air con tested

A mural of a Sunderland football hero, Raich Carter adorns the wall of the Blue Bell Pub in Hendon, his former home ...

World of Photos

Stan - Sherlock

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

Stan - Grimbsby

Sacha Baron Cohen stars in hilarious action comedy Grimsby - now streaming

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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Kris SMith's teary message to his son, which has driven him to stay on I'm A Celebrity.

Steve Price in tears and Kris Smith reveals rekindled relationship

Aja Styles
43 mins ago

Alyse and Matt: Simply "ambitious newlyweds"?

MKR is a sigh of the times for reality TV

COMMENT
Larissa Dubecki

Russell Skelton will relocate from the ABC to RMIT to head up the joint venture Fact Check unit.

RMIT and ABC partner on Fact Check redux

Karl Quinn

Emo Donald Trump.

Viral clip proves Trump's tweets are lyrics from 2000s emo anthem

Rob Moran

In a display of regal brilliance, a heavily pregnant Beyonce performs at the Grammys.

Pregnant Beyonce shows up in Melbourne carpark

Broede Carmody

Solange and Beyonce at the Grammys.

Solange leads backlash following Beyonce's Album of the Year loss

Rob Moran

MKR's new villains, Matt and Alyse.

MKR's newest villain accused of sexism after nasty remarks

Rob Moran

John Oliver's <i>Last Week Tonight</i> is back.

Oliver's back with a plan to enter President Trump's info-stream

Steve Johnson

Canberra Raiders memorabilia from the 1980s and 1990s.

Objects of affection: mementos only a Canberran would love

Dan Hills and Bethany Flanagan by the Love Box along the bike path in O'Connor.

Hand-written love letters are all the rage in inner north 'Love Box'

Cecilia Rumore won this year's People's Choice award at Tropfest in Sydney over the weekend.

Tropfest win to help Canberran in her bid to make feature film

Mr Harrison, 39, was made redundant after having an affair with Mr Worner.

Amber Harrison refuses to quietly disappear, and I salute her

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

"My Valentine's message would celebrate the vulnerability that love requires."

For those re-partnering, Valentine's Day is meaningful

COMMENT
Andie Fox

A supporter waits for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to speak at a rally in Pennsylvania.

What to do when the love of your life comes out as a Trump fan

SATIRE

Emily Ratajkowski will not stand for casual slut shaming.

Ratajkowski defends Melania Trump against 'hooker' comment

Annie Brown

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity.) A model walks the runway during AnaOno Intimates X ...

Breast cancer survivors defiantly bare scars in charity fashion show

Elly Park

Fresh from her trip to Australia to walk for David Jones, Calvin Klein Ambassador wore all back everything to Raf Simons ...

Celebrities are everywhere at New York Fashion Week

Why not send a Valentine to Immigration Minister Peter Dutton?

The Women's March want you to send Peter Dutton a Valentine

Mary Ward

If you can't be bothered with Date Night beauty, we've got your back.

The lazy, busy person's guide to Date Night beauty

Natalie Reilly

An experiment in human potential: Rich Roll.

From 'couch potato' to one of the world's fittest men

Sarah Berry

Be careful while running backwards.

Is running backward good exercise?

GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

French cyclist Robert Marchand, 105, reacts after setting a record for distance cycled in one hour.

Lessons on ageing well, from a 105-year-old cyclist

Gretchen Reynolds

A good pantry should include the building blocks to an almost infinite number of dishes.

Cooking for one: How to stock a single person's pantry

Snapper in crazy water Photograph by William Meppem

No-red-meat weekly meal planner

Internationally acclaimed chefs including #1 Massimo Bottura
head Down Under.

World's 50 Best Restaurants: meet the top chefs heading to Australia

Jamie Oliver cooking with his six-month-old baby, River.

Photo of Jamie Oliver cooking while holding baby prompts backlash

Oldest siblings are the smartest - science says so.

Study finds firstborns are smarter - and there's a logical reason why

Expat life

10 best countries to raise your children in

Celebrate the act of travel with a glass of champers at the airport.

The one thing I now do at the start of every trip

Ben Groundwater

Don't despair, here's where to get a coffee over Christmas.

Bucket list? The world's greatest coffee is not where you expect

Rob McFarland

Canadians love ice hockey. And apologising.

The 10 things Australians need to understand about Canadians

Ben Groundwater

The ACCC will begin monitoring providers' speed claims.

How fast exactly? ACCC tackles speed confusion

This render from graphic designer Thadeu Brandão visualises one of the most persistent rumours: that the new iPhone ...

Speculation mounting over 'iPhone X'

Apple's iPhone isn't thew sure yet it used to be for many consumers.

Aussie phone loyalty is wavering in Apple v Samsung fight

Roger Pocock and his team discovered a gene in worms that triggers a feeling of fullness.

How worm brain could help tackle obesity

Be sure that your dreams of romance don't turn into a nightmare this Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day: beware lonely hearts scammers

Hyundai's RN30 Concept offered a glimpse at the new N performance division's i30-based hot hatch.

Hyundai confirms 200kW hot hatch

Stephen Ottley and Daniel DeGasperi

BMW is offering a special Performance Edition of its M140i.

2017 BMW M140i Performance Edition revealed

Dom Tripolone

Aston Martin Vanquish S.

Driven: Aston Martin Vanquish S

David McCowen

2017 Mini Countryman.

New Mini Countryman priced under $40k

Drive

Maserati's Alfieri concept car, a prototype of which was shown at the Geneva car show in 2014.

Alfieri sports car could go hybrid

Jez Spinks

2017 BMW Range Day. Duneira Estate, Mount Macedon, Victoria, Australia. Thursday 9th February 2017. World Copyright: BMW ...

New BMW 740e reviewed

Drive Staff

Adam Voges ahead of the Prime Ministers XI game at Manuka oval.. Photo Jay Cronan

PM's XI: Voges prepares to farewell international cricket

36 mins ago

Arjun Nair and Jason Sangha (lift out cover) are two of the brightest young stars in Australian cricket. Photo Jay Cronan

PM's XI: Sangha shrugs off 'next big thing' tag

Stephen Larkham and Andrew Walker at Brumbies training.

'In a heartbeat': Andrew Walker ready for a Brumbies comeback

36 mins ago

Anthony Faingaa (right) and his Brother Saia Faingaa (left).

Age no barrier for rejuvenated Faingaa in homecoming

36 mins ago

Capitals' Abigail Wehrung.

Capitals cop major injury blow on eve of finals

37 mins ago

Lisa De Vanna of Canberra (right) has been cited.

De Vanna cited by FFA nine days after off-the-ball incident

GWS Giants Co-captain Callan Ward. Photo: Jamila Toderas

Callan Ward spurred on by AFL heartbreak

Andrew Walker playing for the Brumbies in 2003.

Brumbies consider 43-year-old Walker for shock comeback deal