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She fell off her chair, he fell in love: This Canberra union is going strong 70 years later

She fell off her chair, he fell in love: This Canberra union is going strong 70 years later

On the day Anne and Dirk met in 1943, Anne almost literally fell head over heels.

  • by Bree Winchester

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Geocon changes hotel plans after consultation

Geocon changes hotel plans after consultation

The amendment includes reducing the height of the building and increasing car parking.

  • by Han Nguyen
Man claimed to have been injecting drugs, not masturbating near child

Man claimed to have been injecting drugs, not masturbating near child

A Kambah man allegedly masturbated near a 15-year-old boy as the child fished in Lake Tuggeranong.

  • by Michael Inman
The housing dip should belong to the young

The housing dip should belong to the young

Scared of a property slump? Forget that, this is the time to get in the pool.

  • by Melissa Browne
Hundreds of waivers for security clearances given out

Hundreds of waivers for security clearances given out

Cyber security experts say it opens the government up to the risk of insider threats.

  • by Sally Whyte
Candid camera: What drivers are doing behind the wheel
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Candid camera: What drivers are doing behind the wheel

A landmark project filmed hundreds of drivers over nearly 2million kilometres. This is what they found.

  • by Julie Power
'Advertise here. Call Alan': Chaser's Opera House prank

'Advertise here. Call Alan': Chaser's Opera House prank

Alan Jones has apologised to Opera House boss, but not before The Chaser projected their own advertisement.

  • by Rachel Clun
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Opinion & Perspectives

Investors still haven't learnt their lesson since Trump's election

I have gently chided you over the years not to allow politics to infect your investment portfolios. Obviously, this was to no avail.

Barry Ritholtz

'Stealth doorway': China's stunning server hack shows its true hand

Russia wants to mess with America's world. China wants America's world.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher

Banks spooked as behavioural ghosts won't be put to rest easily

The massive cost of banks behaving badly

Elizabeth Knight
Elizabeth Knight
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Politics

Regional visa approvals fall by 50 per cent under the Coalition

Regional visa approvals fall by 50 per cent under the Coalition

And the number of people waiting for skilled regional visas has blown out by 53 per cent.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw & David Crowe

World

Trump campaign aide sought online manipulation plans from Israeli firm

Trump campaign aide sought online manipulation plans from Israeli firm

  • by Mark Mazzetti, Ronen Bergman & David D. Kirkpatrick and Maggie Haberma
Russia's GRU military intelligence agency explained

Russia's GRU military intelligence agency explained

  • by Guy Faulconbridge
Macron keeps France guessing on 'phase two'

Macron keeps France guessing on 'phase two'

  • by Gregory Viscusi

Property byallhomes

Seven style tips from one of Australia's leading interior designers

Seven style tips from one of Australia's leading interior designers

Greg Natale has created an iconic aesthetic for his bold use of colour and pattern.

  • by Gabrielle Savoie
How two friends completed their own mini version of The Block

How two friends completed their own mini version of The Block

The renovated home has hit the market only five months after the two friends purchased it.

  • by Zara McDonald

Business

Telstra executive pay in the firing line from shareholders

Telstra executive pay in the firing line from shareholders

Telstra CEO Andy Penn's $4.5 million pay packet is in the firing line, with influential advisory groups calling on shareholders to vote down executive bonuses.

  • by Jennifer Duke & John McDuling

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Entertainment

'Stand strong': Rose McGowan clarifies #MeToo stance after turbulent year

'Stand strong': Rose McGowan clarifies #MeToo stance after turbulent year

Earlier this week, there were reports the actress had described the movement as "bullshit".

  • by Broede Carmody
Ed Sheeran banked an absolute fortune in 2017

Ed Sheeran banked an absolute fortune in 2017

The British popstar took home a massive pay cheque thanks to royalties and the first leg of his Divide tour.

  • by Broede Carmody

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Smarter living

'Coffee shaming' is on the rise in Australian cafes

'Coffee shaming' is on the rise in Australian cafes

Embarrassed by your friend's almond latte order? Turns out, you're not alone. 

  • by Ariane Beeston
Facebook launches video device, says privacy is 'very, very, very important'

Facebook launches video device, says privacy is 'very, very, very important'

Facebook says it has crafted its Portal gadgets to be as un-creepy as possible.

  • by Mark Gurman and Sarah Frier

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Sport

Live scores: Australia v Pakistan, first Test

Live scores: Australia v Pakistan, first Test

Follow the action live from Dubai Australia face Pakistan in the first Test.

Fatigue leads to Kyrgios incidents: Woodbridge

Fatigue leads to Kyrgios incidents: Woodbridge

Nick Kyrgios is tired, says Todd Woodbridge, and the Australian tennis star needs to adjust his schedule dramatically if he wants to avoid the kind of blow-ups witnessed in China.

  • by Martin Blake

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