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Merici College to train all students in self-defence

Merici College to train all students in self-defence

Program aims to equip students with skills they could use to protect themselves if needed.  

  • by Han Nguyen

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Lawyer who spoke out about au pair saga loses government contract 

Lawyer who spoke out about au pair saga loses government contract 

"They're just trying to silence people or punish people that might say something to the media. I think that’s wrong."

  • by Michael Koziol
The new trend in the Snowies this spring

The new trend in the Snowies this spring

The Yowie clan has joined the growing number of Australians embracing snowshoeing in record numbers.

  • by Tim the Yowie Man
'If you don't come here I'm going to bash you'

'If you don't come here I'm going to bash you'

Senior Canberra bikie fined for assaults at southside tattoo parlour over $5000 debt.

  • by Michael Inman
New lady in town at the Hughes shops

New lady in town at the Hughes shops

The planned new sculpture met the Hughes community's desire for an artwork that was "nostalgic, imaginative and playful", says the government.

  • by Megan Doherty
Roman Quaedvlieg reveals explosive evidence in Peter Dutton au pair scandal

Roman Quaedvlieg reveals explosive evidence in Peter Dutton au pair scandal

The former head of the Australian Border Force has told the Senate of a phone call from the office of Home Affairs Minister.

  • by David Crowe
What does Warner Bros say about Canberra's new 'Harry Potter' store?

What does Warner Bros say about Canberra's new 'Harry Potter' store?

If Canberrans start referring to it as 'the Harry Potter store', well, that's on them.

  • by Bree Winchester
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These fake images are disturbing, but so is the reason they exist

Sensationalising violence against women is nothing new, media outlets just usually do it with real injuries on real women.

Jane Gilmore

    Nike's Kaepernick stance alienates all the right people

    The sportswear giant's new campaign, with NFL pariah Colin Kaepernick as its face, will prove clever after the initial outrage.

    Peter FitzSimons
      Peter FitzSimons

      Bulldogs' antics more serious than blokes blowing off steam

      The sordid Mad Monday photos show the extraordinary lengths to which men will go to be seen to “be a man” by others.

      Phil Barker
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        Politics

        Middle income Australians face a tax hit over next decade

        Middle income Australians face a tax hit over next decade

        Six million workers will fork out thousands of dollars extra in tax by the middle of the next decade. 

        • by Eryk Bagshaw

        World

        Property byallhomes

        Experienced hosts share their hot tips on setting up a holiday rental

        Experienced hosts share their hot tips on setting up a holiday rental

        Australia's top hosts reveal their best strategies for making a holiday rental stand out from the crowd.

        • by Nicole Frost
        The Block 2018: Kerrie and Spence's controversial ceiling

        The Block 2018: Kerrie and Spence's controversial ceiling

        One of the biggest dramas on this season of The Block has centred around a tiny, unseen component.

        • by Daniel Butkovich

        Business

        'Eroding consumer trust': ASIC takes NAB to court over fees for no service

        'Eroding consumer trust': ASIC takes NAB to court over fees for no service

        ASIC alleges the NAB businesses charged a "significant" number of their superannuation members about $100 million for services that weren't provided

        • by Mathew Dunckley
        The Australian sharemarket has recorded its worst session since March, following the lead of other global markets.

        ASX records worst session since March

        • by William McInnes
        Electric cars set to drive the scramble for copper

        Electric cars set to drive the scramble for copper

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

        Small business

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        Entertainment

        Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood killed off in House of Cards

        Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood killed off in House of Cards

        "When they bury me, it won't be in my backyard."

        • by Broede Carmody
        Neil Finn makes debut with Fleetwood Mac on Ellen

        Neil Finn makes debut with Fleetwood Mac on Ellen

        The Crowded House frontman joined the band in April after they fired leading songwriter Lindsey Buckingham.

        • by Robert Moran

        Lifestyle

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        Smarter living

        The best and easiest ways to never get jetlag again

        The best and easiest ways to never get jetlag again

        Hit the ground running without the dreaded lag slowing you down at the other end.

        • by David Flynn
        Parents' ultimate guide to livestreaming

        Parents' ultimate guide to livestreaming

        Video clips? That's old school. Today, it's all about livestreaming - capturing or watching video of an event as it's happening.

        • by Caroline Knorr

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        Sport

        Brumbies recalled to Wallabies as Cheika swings selection axe
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        Wallabies

        Brumbies recalled to Wallabies as Cheika swings selection axe

        Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has decided on a major shake-up of his team, opening the door for the ACT Brumbies big man to return to Test rugby.

        • by Chris Dutton
        Huawei could extend Canberra Raiders sponsorship despite 5G ban

        Huawei could extend Canberra Raiders sponsorship despite 5G ban

        Huawei will consider extending their major sponsorship of the Canberra Raiders despite being banned from the 5G network rollout.

        • by David Polkinghorne