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Northbourne Flats eviction leaves traffic at a standstill

Northbourne Flats eviction leaves traffic at a standstill

Judith Kelly, 58, was one of theĀ last people living inside the dilapidated Northbourne Flats, which will soon be demolished to make way for a new development.

  • by Steven Trask

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Convicted lecturer suffered mental impairment at time of offences, court told

Convicted lecturer suffered mental impairment at time of offences, court told

Arthur Hoyle is appealing against his conviction and sentence.

  • by Alexandra Back
The problem with the 'good bloke' narrative
Opinion
Daily Life

The problem with the 'good bloke' narrative

If refusing to discuss domestic homicide as anything other than an inexcusable act of violence is "demonising men", then we have a long way to go.

  • by Clementine Ford
'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

Many Trump aides say they are confident the President will be exonerated.

  • by Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker, Tom Hamburger, Robert Costa & Matt Zapotosky
It cost $250,000 to save Molly's life
Opinion
Healthcare

It cost $250,000 to save Molly's life

Within two weeks of my daughter's diagnosis with an eating disorder I had tapped into the mortgage to pay $20,000 for the first private hospital stay.

  • by Keeli Cambourne
'Disruption everywhere you turn': businesses battle with construction noise

'Disruption everywhere you turn': businesses battle with construction noise

The owner of a Gungahlin store says he is considering wearing ear plugs to work.

  • by Katie Burgess
Man dies after motorcycle crashes into tree near Braidwood

Man dies after motorcycle crashes into tree near Braidwood

It's the second fatal crash involving a motorcyclist in the Canberra region within a few hours.

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Opinion & Perspectives

Facing the hardest separation

International Day of Families is an important moment to reflect on Australiaā€™s separation of refugees and asylum-seekers. Itā€™s time to bring them together.

Catherine Stubberfield

An Aussie Trump is not such a remote possibility

Think Australia is immune from the rise of strong man leaders? Think again.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher

The novelty has worn off - let's ditch Eurovision for Asiavision

It makes sense for Australia to walk away from Eurovision and play a leadership role in pushing for an Asiavision song contest.

Jieh-Yung Lo
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    Politics

    Costello praises budget for delivering tax relief to the 'forgotten people'

    Costello praises budget for delivering tax relief to the 'forgotten people'

    The former treasurer says the Turnbull government has delivered tax relief to those who need it but warned of the political difficulties of getting it passed.

    • by Jessica Irvine

    World

    'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

    'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

    • by Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker, Tom Hamburger, Robert Costa & Matt Zapotosky
    Explosion at Surabaya police headquarters, vehicle attack suspected

    Explosion at Surabaya police headquarters, vehicle attack suspected

    • by James Massola, Amilia Rosa & Karuni Rompies

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    Business

    Reserve Bank urged to take own advice with workers wanting wage rise

    Reserve Bank urged to take own advice with workers wanting wage rise

    Governor Philip Lowe's call for wages growth of 3.5 per cent to be seen as normal has been seized on by the bank's note-making workers who threatening to strike

    • by Anna Patty

    Small business

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    Entertainment

    NCIS star Pauley Perrette tweets cryptic accusations after leaving show

    NCIS star Pauley Perrette tweets cryptic accusations after leaving show

    The long-running star played the popular forensic scientist Abby, whose final episode aired last week.Ā 

    • by Jenny Noyes
    'I didn't watch it': Olivia Newton-John skipped Seven biopic

    'I didn't watch it': Olivia Newton-John skipped Seven biopic

    "I won't be able to."Ā 

    • by Broede Carmody

    Lifestyle

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    Smarter living

    12 ways parents can boost their kid's confidence right now

    12 ways parents can boost their kid's confidence right now

    Number 4: Don't rescue them. What else can you do to raise a confident child?

    • by Katharine Stahl
    Alexa and Siri can hear this hidden command. You can't.

    Alexa and Siri can hear this hidden command. You can't.

    Researchers show they can send secret commands toĀ  Apple'sĀ Siri, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant.

    • by Craig Smith

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    Sport

    Dave Toussaint on a collision course with Anthony Mundine

    Dave Toussaint on a collision course with Anthony Mundine

    Dave Toussaint is a star on the rise in Australian boxing and the humble Canberran would take the fight "in a heartbeat".

    • by Caden Helmers
    Canberra Raiders CEO Don Furner calls for new Canberra Stadium

    Canberra Raiders CEO Don Furner calls for new Canberra Stadium

    Don FurnerĀ is always full of praise for the Green Machine faithful but even he admits he is "always" worried fans might start to turn away.

    • by Caden Helmers