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The minister said the plan would also create about 650 jobs, although it stopped short of guaranteeing the new gas plant ...

Australia's largest battery to combat SA power crisis

Brian Robins
15 mins ago

Australia's most successful Super Rugby franchise, the Brumbies, are in danger of being cut.

South African club boss says Aussie team will be cut from Super Rugby

1 hr ago

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority move to Armidale is a signature policy of Nationals leader ...

Regions pitching to take APS depts from Canberra

Pauline Hanson is risking sensible debate about how to raise immunisation levels.

ABC asks for please explain after election night lockout

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"If you look at the president's tweet, he said very clearly, quote, 'wire tapping' — in quotes," Spicer said.

Spicer explains why 'wire tapping' is different to wiretapping

ANALYSIS
1 hr ago

No more public service "jobs for life" under new blueprint for reform.

Busted: public service's secret worker profiling exposed

Extreme conditions wipe out over 1000km of Australian forest

1 hr ago

'I felt completely deceived': meet the woman taking on Audi

Teen to fight charges over shooting in Canberra's south

1 hr ago

'Menzies would be turning in his grave' over APS move

Labor to delay Qld state election in hope One Nation 'implodes'

The government held a competition for Canberra's new number plate slogan.

ACT's new numberplate slogan revealed

1 hr ago

There are good reasons for planes to fly high.

Sky high: The reason why planes fly at 35,000 feet

1 hr ago

The video is laced with lingering shots of Coopers beers.

Pubs pull Coopers beer after stunt backfires disastrously

Andrew Bogut spent just 58 seconds on court for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA team cuts Bogut after just 11 days on their roster

1 hr ago

'I've learned never to judge': Trainer Shannan Ponton, right, with new coach Libby Babet, left, and host Fiona Falkiner.

'Trainers used to hate it': Biggest Loser 'fessing up to its sins

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Trust Trump... 'if he's not joking'

With the Fed poised to lift rates, the Aussie's future depends largely on commodity prices, says Societe Generale.

That $1 coin in your pocket could be worth $1000

Flu season will peak in Victoria in late August or early September.

Why being sleep deprived can make you sick

Donald Trump gives CIA authority to conduct drone ...

1:47PM

Perth radio ratings: competition opens for 2017

1:45PM

Why rugby fans should be cheering for England

1:16PM

Transport Canberra have released a draft policy for multi-unit developments to have green bins.

Concerns raised over Canberra's green bin pilot scheme

Canberra population to grow by 25,000 the old-fashioned way

Police call for witnesses to IGA robbery in Kambah

8 mins ago

The Ginninderra Falls Ginninderry environment consultant Jason Cummings.

Fight looming over a 'vital' piece of ACT's natural beauty

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ACT's out of pocket hospital costs twice national average

Jil Hogan trying the chicken feet at the Blood n Bones Offal and Offcuts dinner at Cupping Room.

Pass the chicken feet: We tried a nose to tail dinner

The neighbours had been embroiled in a dispute for several years, the court was told.

Forde man stabbed neighbour with garden fork during dispute

The South West town of Yarloop was almost completely razed by bushfires in January 2016.

Teen crushed by wall during fire aftermath rebuild

WA

Detectives and uniformed police examine the Hillsdale apartment where the bodies of a woman and child were discovered.

Woman and child found dead inside unit

NSW

The death of so much mangrove forest in one hit is "unprecedented", a researcher says.

'They died of thirst': Extremes wipe out forest

1 hr ago

The 25-year-old man was pulled over on Monday afternoon near Barcaldine, east of Longreach, travelling 192km/h.

'Fire inside me': Backpacker tells of surviving ordeal

QLD

The Tax Office has been busted sharing its employees' information with a private company.

Public service's secret worker profiling exposed

Vision for Canberra: Sir Robert Menzies.

'Menzies would be turning in his grave' over APVMA move

Almost 10,000 drums of radioactive waste are stored at a CSIRO facility in Woomera, South Australia.

Rusted barrels of radioactive waste cost CSIRO $30 million

EXCLUSIVE

Out in the cold: An ABC journalist wasn't let into the One Nation election night gathering.

ABC says One Nation election night lock out threatens democracy

Tom McIlroy
45 mins ago

Labor to delay state election in hope One Nation 'implodes'

Amy Remeikis

Gas companies could help pay for oil spills under tax royalty system

Eryk Bagshaw

Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar in his electorate of Deakin in the outer east of Melbourne.

Raiding super for first home buyers could work: minister

1 hr ago

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop wants the United States to be more deeply involved in the region.

Julie Bishop calls for US to do more in Asia as China rises

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Generic photos of commerce, finance, ATM, Commonwealth Bank, card, money for AFR on March ...

ATM use hits 15-year-low as cashless society gathers momentum

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declared the party's election result was "fantastic", despite falling well short of ...

Hanson blames Labor for spooking voters about One Nation

Sara Connor is transported back to prison after sentenced to four years' jail.

The dilemmas facing Sara Connor

Jewel Topsfield

Scottish First Minster Nicola Sturgeon.

The least sought-after Scottish sequel since Trainspotting 2

ANALYSIS
Nick Miller

LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 26: Martin Schulz, chancellor candidate of the German Social Democrats (SPD), speaks at a ...

The global left has a plan to combat populism

ANALYSIS

US President Donald Trump during a meeting on health care in the White House on Monday.

24 million set to lose health insurance in the US: forecast

1 hr ago

Activists mark International Women's Day in Sydney last week.

Diversity battles far from won

COMMENT
Nicholas Stuart

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The latest cartoons from David Pope

Pauline Hanson's One Nation blocked the ABC from attending its election night party.

Mums, memes and the end of a Liberal government

Jenna Price

The exclusion zone of Futaba. Most of the town, just four miles from the nuclear plant, may never be reoccupied

Eerie and lonely: Inside Japan's radioactive disaster towns

1 hr ago

As urban flora disappears, it's important to have pots of bee-friendly plants in your courtyard, garden or balcony.

Forget pricey panels: How to go green at home for less than $50

Heat kills bacteria but it can also shrink your clothes.

The temperature your laundry really should be washed in

Cork is eco-friendly, durable, low-maintenance and brimming with retro-charm.

The once daggy retro trend making a huge comeback

The rules of normal clean are far from clear.

Only three areas to worry about: cleaning for normal people

Medibank has been accused of unfair conduct by the competition watchdog.

Medibank 'highhanded', 'cynical' in misleading consumers: ACCC

Sarah Danckert
1 hr ago

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Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
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The minister said the plan would also create about 650 jobs, although it stopped short of guaranteeing the new gas plant ...

SA backs battery, gas plant under $550m energy plan

Brian Robins
15 mins ago

Bill Makris, the owner of Tank Fish & Chippery, has introduced a credit card surcharge to help cover his costs.

ANZ dumps Amex as credit card fees are crunched

Cara Waters
1 hr ago

RBA signals tighter standards unless banks rein in lending

Peter Martin

Yahoo CEO to get $30m payout; successor to get double her base salary

Household rip-offs trigger call to re-regulate electricity

Brian Robins

'I felt completely deceived': meet the woman taking on Audi

Sarah Danckert

Perhaps the best dads are the ones who know that saying sorry isn't necessary.

Five things I regret the most about being a disappointing dad

Self

For some men, getting Botox is as mundane as brushing their teeth.

Bankers with botox: The men going under the knife to get ahead

Self Improvement

If you keep the quality high, it's easier to have just a little.

Work with your weaknesses, don't fight them

COMMENT
Melissa Browne

The sooner home ownership is achieved, the greater the ability to build up super and other retirement savings.

Home ownership is essential for a comfortable retirement

COMMENT
Daryl Dixon

Bill Makris, the owner of Tank Fish & Chippery, has introduced a credit card surcharge to help cover his costs.

ANZ dumps Amex as credit card fees are crunched

Cara Waters
1 hr ago

Keep a log book to help claim car expenses.

How do I claim my car expenses?

Max Newnham

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Mark McGowan wins WA Election

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ABC refused entry to One Nation function

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Did Spicer break a federal rule?

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Professor's live interview gatecrashed by kids

An Arctic Warbler in Nome, Alaska.

World of Photos

STAN - better call saul

Criminal. Lawyer. Better Call Saul returns April 11 on Stan

Stan - Underground

Gripping escape thriller Underground - all episodes now streaming. Only on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here season 3 finalists: Casey Donovan, Dane Swan and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

Casey Donovan 'did not expect' to take home I'm A Celebrity crown

Broede Carmody

Contestant Matt, from the 2014 season of <i>The Biggest Loser</i>, next to the giant screen used in studio weigh-ins.

Can The Biggest Loser shed its fat-shaming stigma?

Michael Lallo

Adele on stage during her Australian tour.

Power failure interrupts Adele’s show

Rob Moran

Hamish and Andy's national drive show is on 4 to 6pm Weekdays

Radio ratings: Hamish and Andy tumble while Nova 100 soars

Broede Carmody
16 mins ago

Casey Donovan signs "thank you" over her I'm A Celebrity win.

Casey's win shows Australia loves her, if not showbiz

COMMENT
Christine Sams

Somewhere between Melbourne and Brisbane, it seems Justin Bieber remembered a promise to himself, to become likeable.

Coughing fits and tech glitches: Bieber's 'human' Brisbane show

REVIEW
Simon Holt

Children's author Mem Fox: "It was the way other people in the room were treated which made me ashamed of being a human ...

Mem Fox tells Q&A she will never return to the US

ANALYSIS
Neil McMahon

Michelle asking to be given space by MAFS producers.

Michelle's 'game face' comes off over Jesse on MAFS

COMMENT
Aja Styles

Jil Hogan trying the chicken feet at the Blood n Bones Offal and Offcuts dinner at Cupping Room.

We tried... a Blood n Bones nose to tail dinner

Teenage Yvette Berry.

We give you the ultimate gallery of young ACT pollies

Performance artist Julia Croft will appear at the Art, Not Apart festival in Canberra on March 18, 2017.

Art, Not Apart a reflection of Canberra culture

Labor MP Kate Ellis

What we can learn from Kate Ellis's resignation

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Laverne Cox arrives at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2016, the first transgender woman to be nominated for an acting ...

OITNB star refutes idea that she isn't a 'real woman'

Mary Ward

Jill and Jeff Smokler early in their relationship. The couple behind popular blog Scary Mommy have announced their ...

Husband of 'Scary Mommy' blogger comes out as gay

Annie Brown

Stocksy.

'Satirical' bill fines men for masturbating

Author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, who had terminal cancer, has died.

Author of 'You May Want to Marry My Husband' dies at 51

Gregory Pratt

The Age, News. VAMFF opening tommorow night. Pic shows model Jesinta Franklin , Rae Morris in charge of makeup and ...

9500 bobby pins: Behind the scenes at VAMFF

Melissa Singer

Roxy Jacenko insists she's "still married" to her incarcerated husband, Oliver Curtis.

Roxy Jacenko addresses rumours that her marriage is on the rocks

Amy Croffey

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 07: Kristen Stewart arrives at the Premiere Of IFC Films' "Personal Shopper" at The Carondelet ...

It's not just a 'break-up' haircut, celebrities are taking a calculated risk

Natalie Reilly

We give and we all receive health benefits.

Gain five years of your life by doing this

Sarah Berry

Noone is OK and that's OK.

I'm not OK. Neither are you. Who cares?

HENRY ALFORD

Strengthening your health and your muscles.

The science of strength: Seven ways muscle makes us healthier

Paula Goodyer

A green cocktail, part of the healthy alcohol movement.

Coming to a bar near you: Sex dust and homeopathic cocktails

The vegemite bagel from Shmucks, Melbourne.

Is Vegemite actually good for you?

Richard Cornish

Neil Perry's Prawn and Mussel Saffron Stew

Weekly meal planner: Give your diet a Mediterranean makeover

"This is my ex. This right here is more valuable than gold," writes mum, Jessica Singelton.

Mum's praise for ex who 'doesn't pay a dime' in child support

The "eraser challenge' causes serious burns and places students at risk of severe infection.

Parents warned about 'eraser challenge' danger

One of the prized cups.

People are lining up for hours to buy this plastic cup

There are good reasons for planes to fly high.

Sky high: The reason why planes fly at 35,000 feet

Hugh Morris
1 hr ago

Tourists drink beer in Seminyak, Bali. Aussies will soon be outnumbered on "the island of the Gods".

Australian tourists are about to be outnumbered in Bali for first time

Michael Gebicki

A 787 Dreamliner touches down. An all-new aircraft designed to fly from the US to Europe will fill the gap between the ...

The Boeing 797: All-new 'paper plane' wins over airlines

Julie Johnsson

Alexandra Elliott, a high school senior, says she is a heavy phone user and that using it for social media âreally ...

Are smartphones the new drugs for teens?

Social networks have come under fire for working with third parties who market the data to law enforcement.

Facebook says police can't use data

How to buy the best smart TV for your home

Elon Musk has said supercapacitors will be the next big energy storage breakthrough. Pictured at Tesla Motors' battery ...

Musk resumes Twitter campaign for energy fix

Telstra's Nighthawk M1 router can't deliver on its speed promises if you're out in the 'burbs.

Hands on: Telstra's Nighthawk hotspot

COMMENT

German World Champion driver Michael Schumacher, of the Ferrari team, gives the okay sign to start out on a test run at ...

What are the seven best Ferrari race cars?

David McCowen

Porsche continues to reveal information about its new Mission E electric car range.

Porsche reveals more Mission E details

Greg Kable

Intel's $20 billion purchase shakes up driverless car sector

What are the seven best Ferraris to date?

Stephen Ottley

2017 Maserati GranTurismo Special Edition.

Maserati releases two special editions

Dom Tripolone

The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe concept that teased a new 8-Series back in 2013.

BMW 8-Series set to return

Andrew MacLean

Australia's most successful Super Rugby franchise, the Brumbies, are in danger of being cut.

South African rugby boss says an Australian team will be cut

1 hr ago

Jeff Lima expects Raiders captain Jarrod Croker to return from injury.

Lima expects Croker to return against Wests Tigers

The ugly truth to Jose Mourinho's sideline antics

ANALYSIS

Andrew Bogut spent just 58 seconds on court for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bogut's Cavaliers career over after 11 days

1 hr ago

It wasn't a good weekend for the Raiders.

Mixed fortunes for Raiders, Brumbies and Giants

Podcast

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart.

Culture clubs: Ricky Stuart and Leon Cameron on the same path

Sam Carter and Scott Fardy after the Brumbies Captain's Run training session. Photo Jay Cronan

Well-rested Fardy raring to go ahead of Tahs grudge match

Canberra FC coach Marko Vrkic says the club is interested in playing in a proposed national second division.

Canberra FC could be the ACT's 'B-League' team in national comp