New Northbourne precinct as ACT government details LDA split
Precinct to be carved out from Flemington Road down Northbourne Avenue to the lake.
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From Crace to New York - millions are tuning in to Tanya
Tanya Hennessy's hilarious videos on life from make-up to personal trainers are hitting the mark.
Campbell Newman v Tim Nicholls - how it all went wrong
The insecurities and jealousies that brought down the Newman government in one term seem set to plague his former treasurer.
Amateur cage fighter who made rape threat is now a 'model prisoner'
An amateur cage fighter who shocked a magistrate by threatening to have his ex-partner's daughters injected with ice and raped is now a drug-free "model prisoner", his lawyer has told a court.
WA Judge slams 'handwringers in Canberra' over handling of Aboriginal offenders
WA Judge Phillip McCann said the prison system was a "failure" and the way in which Aboriginal people were dealt with was nothing short of an "international disgrace."
Melbourne's Westgate Park lake turns bright pink
A lake in Melbourne's west is tickling locals pink.
Cartwright in doubt for Tigers clash as controversy swirls
Panthers officials will closely monitor Bryce Cartwright's welfare and concede the troubled star is no certainty to face the Wests Tigers, as teammates closed ranks around him.
Too old? Axed One Nation officials set lawyers on Pauline Hanson
They were heralded just months ago as "the only people" Pauline Hanson could trust in Western Australia.
'It's just delightful': Orana Steiner School impresses with NAPLAN results
At Orana Steiner School, students are taught to question everything, think and reflect deeply.
Explosion, gunfire reported at hospital in Afghan capital
Gunmen, including at least one dressed as a doctor, attacked a military hospital in an area close to the US Embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul.
St Francis of Assisi Primary School records gains in NAPLAN reading results
Children at St Francis of Assisi Primary School love reading. But it wasn't always that way.
Rendezvous stands by decision to host 'wellness guru' David Wolfe
"We have been assured by David Wolfe's management that the event is about nutrition and wellness, not about vaccinations."
Sage Institute staff sacked, colleges closed
A private college network heavily promoted by Steve "Commando" Willis that spent more than a third of its taxpayer funded budget on advertising in one year has closed, leaving 1600 students in limbo and 200 staff redundant.
Larkham wants quick end to Super Rugby uncertainty
Who faces the axe in the Brumbies v Force battle for Super Rugby survival?
'Tactical': Brumbies star to miss Super Rugby derby
The flanker has been replaced in the starting XV by a player with 5 minutes of Super Rugby experience.
ASX closes flat in choppy trade
The Australian sharemarket finished flat, as investors remain focused on the release of US jobs data later this week.
'Choice is a good thing': Why Laura wouldn't swap generations with her aunt
Choice was a core demand of the women's movement in the 1970s. But do young women now have too much choice?
Brace for rate hike this year, Goldman says
Markets are tipping a one-in-three chance the RBA will start lifting rates this year, while Goldman Sachs says a move in 2017 is now more likely than not.
Roosters not happy with Latrell yet in NRL
Teen sensation Latrell Mitchell and a revitalised Daniel Tupou are shaping as the Sydney Roosters' X factor this year but Trent Robinson is refusing to let them soak up the plaudits.
Fraud probe into former Australian of the Year finalist widens
A fraud investigation into former Australian of the Year finalist and women's rights campaigner Eman Sharobeem has widened, with the NSW Crime Commission obtaining a freeze on a $770,000 unit just days after the purchase settled.
Charges follow Dandenong North shooting
Detectives have charged three people, including a homeless man, with drug and firearm offences after police were reportedly shot at in Dandenong North this week.
The elite Gold Coast school where boys become drone pilots
High school has often been considered a bit of a drone, but rarely as literally as for the students of The Southport School.
Markets Live: ASX's moody swings
Local shares are trading slightly lower, with banks offsetting the losses as markets keep an eye on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week.
Hostility from family of Corryn Rayney after her murder
Perth barrister Lloyd Rayney has described the hostility he felt from his estranged wife's family after her death and his concern that they believed he was responsible.
Expert warns of 'Claytons share buybacks'
Listed companies have committed to $3.3 billion of share buybacks, but a high-profile analyst has questioned management teams' commitment.
Meet ACT's three women of the year
For the past two decades Marie-Louise Corkhill has given sanctuary to vulnerable pregnant woman and mothers with newborns.
Premier warns of One Nation, LNP merger while voters in 'era of discontent'
Annastacia says 'Queenslanders will pay for it' if the LNP formed a coalition with One Nation.
Down to the wire: the 10 seats that matter in the WA election
One thing is for sure - Saturday's count is going down to the wire and even political experts are reluctant to pick a winner.
Sand sculptor's having buckets of fun doing spadework for Moomba tribute
Forget doctor or lawyer. Your child could grow up to travel the world building sand castles.
Airport Cellars closing Majura Park store
Jim Murphy will close its Majura Park Airport Cellars store at the end of April.
Talk about timing! Mansplaining on women's day
A rich white man has chosen International Women's Day to tell women how the decision to cut their penalty rates will, er, benefit them.
AFLW puts some muscle into Cotton On's fight
Cotton On's work to get the AFL women in better-fitting kit is also kicking goals in its competition with the international fast fashion giants.
Be bold enough to be introspective for change
Boldness is about having courage. But introspection within boldness often gets overlooked, writes Martin Parkinson.
Keep protecting ruckmen: Longmire
John Longmire has implored the AFL to stick strong with the changes to its third-man up rule.
Age sport journalists in the running for Quills
The Age's chief football writer, Caroline Wilson, and chief sports writer, Greg Baum, are in the running to be named as the Harry Gordon Australian Sports Journalist of the Year, as part of the Melbourne Press Club Quill awards.
Jail time sought for fake doctors as Sydney's 'Dr Acharya' flees
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard wants to introduce jail terms for people falsely presenting themselves as medical practitioners.
Canberra Liberals accuse Barr government of favouring bikies over nuns after they rule out anti-consorting laws
"Explain to the community why we're more concerned about Sister Mary... rather than identified criminals."
British backpacker reunited with friends and family after alleged rape
Police said the woman had "very limited" opportunities to escape and even if she had, likely would not have known anyone or anything about her surroundings.
'Time is running out': Domestic gas supply seen at risk
Domestic gas supplies are at risk since the owners of Queensland's gas export projects have insufficient reserves to maintain contracted supplies
Titans' culture will triumph over Hayne's attitude
The Jarryd Hayne thing? It is fascinating on so many levels at once.
WA State Election live day two: Colin Barnett heckled by Roe 8 cockatoo in Hillarys
Why the CIA is using TVs, smartphones and cars for spying
Aside from the US, many other advanced nations such as China, Russia, Britain and Israel have extremely sophisticated tools for digital spying.
Detailed scrolls tell the journey of a lifetime
Canberra artist Michal Glikson's Australindopak Archive is a work presents ancient scrolls and interactive multimedia presentations
'Only she knows why': Drowned children's dad still puzzled, court told
The father of two boys and a girl who drowned when their mother drove a car into a lake says he wants to know why she killed their children.
Murder victim Karen Chetcuti Verbunt was burnt alive, court told
The woman who went missing from her home in northern Victoria last year, before being found dead six days later had been drugged with animal tranquiliser, tied up, bashed and then burnt alive, a court has been told.
Parents remove children from Canberra school after priest scandal
Two parents who are pulling their children out of a Canberra Catholic school believe the school has failed in its duty of care.
Glenwood murder accused bought knife at shop hours before wife stabbed to death
Hours before Jagdish Singh allegedly murdered his wife, he made a trip to his local shopping centre.
The pros and cons of cutting your Super Rugby club
With an all-important SANZAAR meeting scheduled this week to determine the future of Super Rugby, we break down the pros and cons of cutting each Australian franchise.
Fixing the trains: First 100 days includes bringing bins back to stations
The Palaszczuk government has launched a strike attack to fix Queensland Rail, including returning bins to inner-city stations.
The news you might have missed today
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