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Why Northbourne Avenue's new trees won't fall over
Brittle gums will line Canberra's light rail route, and while shallow roots, rot and fungal infestations caused the premature demise of their predecessors, this time authorities say things will be different.
- by Katie Burgess
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Drivers brace for chaos as busy intersection closes
The government says the works at the north Canberra intersection - which will take months - need to be prioritised.
- by Blake Foden
Contractors cost double compared to public servants
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has told an inquiry that contractor spending has a "significant impact" on its budget.
- by Doug Dingwall
Motorists put on notice as new devices will measure distance from cyclists
The new trial will measure drivers' adherence to the "metre matters" rule.
- by Emily Baker
Giuliani dismisses his own statements as 'rumour'
In a a bewildering display, Rudy Giuliani is delivering contradictory statements as he tries to defend his client.
- by Zeke Miller
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Federal budget
Senate push to amend the budget tax cuts
The affordability of income tax cuts will be a central issue in the Senate, which stymied the Coalition’s company tax cuts.
- by David Crowe
China hits back on US 'Orwellian nonsense' claim
China is demanding airlines, including Qantas, change their websites to describe Taiwan as part of China.
- by Kirsty Needham
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
The devil in Morrison’s debt details
Cutting taxes today only passes on the bill for government services to future generations, and that's just unfair.
Jessica Irvine
Next time you're at brunch, ask if they pay penalty rates
If you can’t afford to pay the minimum wage, you’re not running your business well.
Joshua Dabelstein
Executives who look the other way are no better than common crooks
Some people, mostly men, have real trouble owning up to a stuff-up.
Amanda Vanstone
Canberra
Public Service
Review may lead to major overhaul of public service
- by Markus Mannheim, Doug Dingwall & Sally Whyte
More empty desks, less office space as government cuts building stock
- by Doug Dingwall & Markus Mannheim
National
Bullying from the bench: Barristers to be asked about judicial conduct
- by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie
Politics
Analysis
Banking royal commission
Increase the bank levy: how Morrison could defuse business tax cut doubts
Given the reputation of the banks right now, who would complain?
- by David Crowe
World
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Business
Lower bad debts help Westpac grow profit to $4.25b
Westpac said the Australian housing market was in good shape as it lifted first-half cash profit 6 per cent.
- by Clancy Yeates
'We haven't covered ourselves in glory': AMP's crunch meeting looms
- by Elizabeth Knight & Sarah Danckert
Small business
Entertainment
Jessica Mauboy hits Eurovision's blue carpet as competition heats up
The 63-year-old competition is known for quirks and surprises, but this year it even has a mystery: what is US comedian Will Ferrell doing backstage?
- by Michael Idato
My Kitchen Rules crowns its 2018 champions
After a mammoth ninth season, Channel Seven has finally chosen its winning team.
- by Broede Carmody
The Goss
Geoffrey Edelsten
Geoffrey Edelsten 'chased by women all of the time' but loves only one
- by Amy Croffey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Home loan discounts aren't all they're cracked up to be
The widespread practice of banks offering interest rate discounts is less helpful to customers than you might think.
- by Clancy Yeates
Keeping the peace: why fighting is not good ex-etiquette
From not returning my phone calls to making plans on my weekends - it's always a fight.
- by Jann Blackstone
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Sport
Buckley bullish despite fright from Lions, Pendlebury injury
Collingwood coach optimistic about prospect of captain bouncing back from ankle sprain, Brisbane counterpart sees good signs in near miss.
- by Andrew Stafford
Shannon Boyd hopeful of staying with the Canberra Raiders
Shannon Boyd looms as a vital piece in the NRL's front-row domino effect with a stack of clubs in the market for prop forwards.
- by Caden Helmers
