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Brace yourself, Canberra: magpie swooping season begins
One bomber has already claimed a scalp in Gungahlin as testosterone-blasted magpies protect their nests. But it's not just magpies out for blood...
- by Finbar O'Mallon
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Au pair intervention was common sense: Dutton
The Home Affairs Minister says he made a common sense decision to prevent a young woman being detained.
- by Fergus Hunter
ACT voters pan Seselja for role in leadership coup: poll
New polling shows Canberrans disapprove of the senator's role in the failed insurgency.
- by Sally Whyte
The most in-demand jobs you've never heard of
Tegan Oakley has been surprised at how high the demand for her skills have become.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
Leadership
Why politics has so much anarchy, confusion and muddled thinking
What the hell are political parties doing to prepare their candidates for office?
- by Jenna Price
Why it's so hard to find a house for less than $400,000 in Canberra
The number of houses under the threshold has slumped over the past five years.
- by Han Nguyen & Kirsten Lawson
Spring is days away, but Canberra is still freezing
On the second last day of winter, Canberra has shivered through its coldest August morning since 2014.
- by Blake Foden
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Opinion & Perspectives
Issue has proved too big for run of Australian leaders
From Howard to Turnbull, each played opportunistic politics with an issue upon which most Australians are united.
John Hewson
How I introduced tech to my toddler
There’s a massive gulf of anxiety between academic recommendations and dealing with a real-world two-year-old.
Peter Wells
A man of faith is again leading the country, but what will that mean?
Conservative faith communities reckon they are under siege, yet now one of their own again holds the highest political office.
John Warhurst
Politics
'Not sceptical about climate science': minister hits back in new price pledge
Government will outline a new “price-busting” pledge to drive down the cost of power, warning against subsidies that force consumers to pay for renewable energy.
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
Paris Agreement
Pacific nations push Australia to pledge support for Paris climate accord
- by Fergus Hunter
Diminished Pacific role threatens regional stability, critics warn Scott Morrison
- by Latika Bourke & Fergus Hunter
World
Free trade 'agreement' between Australia, Indonesia only one page long
- by Michael Bachelard & Karuni Rompies
Property byallhomes
The future of sustainable buildings in Canberra
More than half the building expected to be standing in 2050 in Australia, haven't been built yet.
- by Lucy Bladen
Bad Australian etiquette habits that are not good manners overseas
Australians tend to have less of a fascination with etiquette than many people overseas.
- by Zara McDonald
Business
ASIC slams life insurance companies for aggressive sales tactics
The corporate watchdog plans to ban life insurers from directly selling their policies to consumers through cold calls after finding poor practices.
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
Kanye West apologises for saying slavery was 'a choice'
The rapper said he was sorry for hurting people.
Aussie actor scores Charles Manson role in new Tarantino flick
Local fave has scored a coveted role in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming epic Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
- by Robert Moran
Exclusive
Sexual assault
'My career is disintegrating': John Jarratt seeks earlier court date
- by Lucy Cormack
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Opinion
Home tech
How I introduced tech to my toddler
There’s a massive gulf of anxiety between academic recommendations and dealing with a real-world two-year-old.
- by Peter Wells
Opinion
Money & relationships
Buying property with others is fraught with danger
It is becoming common for people to consider pooling their money with friends or family members to go into a real estate joint venture. But is it a good idea?
- by Noel Whittaker
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
Sport
Canberra A-League bid: Debunking the player depth myth for expansion
They say the talent doesn't exist for Canberra to sustain an A-League team but here's the evidence to suggest otherwise.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
Canberra Raiders shift to Wagga could come at a cost for stadium deal
The Canberra Raiders' decision to play one of their NRL home games in Wagga Wagga could cost $150,000.
- by David Polkinghorne
