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Angry Anderson's son killed in 'bloody' northern beaches attack in Sydney
A 20-year-old man is in police custody following a deadly attack on the Australian rocker's son
- by AAP & Angus Thompson
Bush fire being contained but not yet completely under control
Thirteen RFS crews, seven helicopters, three dozers and an excavator will tackle the Pierces Creek bushfire today.
- by Steve Evans
Canberra mum three times the limit when stopped with daughter in car
The 29-year-old Palmerston woman's car was also unregistered and uninsured when stopped on Bungendore Road yesterday.
Most Canberrans did tax returns on time, but about 13 per cent didn't
The ACT ranked fifth in terms of taxpayers lodging on time, with Tasmania leading the way and NSW lagging behind.
- by Blake Foden
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Opinion
Courts
In Geoffrey Rush case, it's easy to forget who is on trial
Eryn Jean Norvill wasn’t in court on Thursday, to hear the argument about her breast.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Yoga studio killer wanted to crucify 'American whores'
A series of videos posted online paint picture of an "involuntarily celibate" with a seething rage against women.
- by Martin Vassolo
After a fortnight of counting, Phelps to be declared victor
The Coalition will be pushed into minority government after a fortnight of counting.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Taylor adds fuel to spat over ball-tampering bans
Mark Taylor has added fuel to an already tumultuous week, admitting CA and the players' union are at "odds".
- by Jon Pierik
'Feels dodgy': parents bypass TGA to buy sleep drug
Consumers are circumventing Australian regulations to buy cheap melatonin without a prescription.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
What if the national capital had been called Shakespeare?
Even now it is not entirely too late to give Canberra life a Shakespearean flavour.
Ian Warden
Driving into a Google-dependent future
Google's first concern is itself and its clients. But its services are so useful I don't really mind when it screws me.
Crispin Hull
Time to pull the curtain on memorial industry
Honour veterans by caring for them, and by telling them, and us, the truth.
Jack Waterford
Politics
Exclusive
Oil
Major oil spill off coast would dwarf Deepwater disaster, documents show
Plans reveal the potential dangers involved in drilling for oil in the isolated seas off South Australian – a move the Resources Minister says is a “national priority”.
- by Nicole Hasham
Exclusive
Energy
Former UN climate chief says world doesn't need Australia's 'toxic' coal
- by Nicole Hasham
More Nauru children moved to Australia as fresh bid for NZ solution rejected
- by Michael Koziol & Adam Cooper
World
Property byallhomes
All business up the top as attic spaces become living spaces
What happens when the property market changes from a boom in sales to a downturn? A boom in renovations of course.
- by Jenny Brown
Waramanga suburb record smashed by $225k at auction
According to Domain data, the home at 38 Yiman Street broke the previous suburb record by $225,000
- by Lucy Bladen
Business
Telstra, ombudsman flag compensation after EFTPOS outage
A technical outage took down EFTPOS machines nationwide on the weekend forcing many small business owners to ask customers to pay in cash.
- by Patrick Hatch
Two strikes and still hitting: Paula Dwyer's tough run this racing season
- by Colin Kruger & Nick Toscano
Small business
Entertainment
It's a Wildlife for Ed Oxenbould, the young actor who flunked drama
He's learning on the job from best, but Australian actor Ed Oxenbould admits the theory still eludes him.
- by Karl Quinn
Steve Bisley turns to directing to tell his mother's story
The well-known actor plans to shoot a drama based on the first book of his memoirs next year.
- by Garry Maddox
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Babies and screen time might not be all bad - as long as they have this
Social interaction is important for learning, especially when it comes to babies and screen time.
- by Ariane Beeston
Jabra's Elite 65t are truly comfortable 'truly wireless' earbuds
With great battery life, sound superior to Apple's AirPods and a light, comfy design, these are wireless buds you could actually wear for hours.
- by Peter Wells
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Sport
Zoe Hives conquers brutal week to win Canberra International
The Victorian downed No. 4 seed Olivia Rogowska 6-4 6-2 at the Canberra Tennis Centre on Sunday.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
Nick Kyrgios opens up about mental health, foundation and injuries
The Canberra junior is back in the capital for a break from the tennis grind, and he's recharging before launching his 2019 season.
- by Chris Dutton
No favours for the favourite in Melbourne Cup barrier draw
- by Chris Roots & Adam Pengilly