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Sacked ABC boss  received $800,000 termination pay

Sacked ABC boss  received $800,000 termination pay

Sacked ABC boss  received $800,000 termination pay

Sources close to the sacked ABC boss Michelle Guthrie said she would continue to pursue an adverse action claim at the Fair Work Commission

  • by Michael Koziol

Canberra gets same-sex street light signals

Canberra gets same-sex street light signals

If you've been in Braddon lately you might have noticed a change to some of Canberra's pedestrian lights.

  • by Han Nguyen

Porter urged to 'lead from the front' after criticism of anti-corruption push

Porter urged to 'lead from the front' after criticism of anti-corruption push

Attorney-General warns proposal from Labor, Greens and crossbench could put public officials and ABC journalists in the dock.

  • by David Crowe

'A turning point has been reached': Cash to become niche and cheques phased out, says RBA

'A turning point has been reached': Cash to become niche and cheques phased out, says RBA

Major changes ahead as consumers accelerate their use of digital transactions.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

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'Just evil': crash victims unequivocally opposed to insurance changes

'Just evil': crash victims unequivocally opposed to insurance changes

Gary and Debbie Francis describe the ACT's CTP scheme as heinous - but they say the government's proposed changes would make it even worse.

  • by Daniella White
Georgia wanted to take six months off to travel. Her employer had other ideas

Georgia wanted to take six months off to travel. Her employer had other ideas

Greater flexibility at work has been good for business.

  • by Anna Patty
A warrior woman who 'blew the door off its hinges'

A warrior woman who 'blew the door off its hinges'

Bishop's official portrait immortalises the former Speaker at her best: poised, smiling and resplendent in Liberal blue. 

  • by Michael Koziol
ACT government rejects call for road tolls in Canberra

ACT government rejects call for road tolls in Canberra

The ACT government has rejected a call for tolls on future major Canberra highways.

  • by Daniel Burdon
Accused 'sexually assaulted, choked seven year old': court

Accused 'sexually assaulted, choked seven year old': court

The 54-year-old suspect is also accused of filming the 15-minute attack in a Sydney dance studio toilet.

  • by Lucy Cormack & Rachel Clun
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Pressure builds for Liberal renewal after state defeat

Pressure builds for Liberal renewal after state defeat

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been warned of a brutal defeat at the next election unless he takes swift action to repair the Liberal Party in Victoria.

  • by David Crowe

World

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Why December could be the best time of year to buy a home

Why December could be the best time of year to buy a home

A combination of motivated vendors and reduced competition among buyers means it's time to negotiate hard to secure your next home at a discount.

  • by Daniel Butkovich
Adolescence doesn't end until you're nearly 30 in Australia, experts contend

Adolescence doesn't end until you're nearly 30 in Australia, experts contend

'Kid-dults' staying at home well into their 30s are causing issues with the family-sized home market and parents are reaping the benefits.

  • by Caroline James

Business

NAB's culture could take 10 years to fix, chairman says

NAB's culture could take 10 years to fix, chairman says

NAB chairman Ken Henry's comments came after the bank's boss was forced to explain his involvement in the matter that led to another executive's sacking

  • by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates

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Entertainment

Ray Martin lashes coverage of 60 Minutes' Lebanon debacle

Ray Martin lashes coverage of 60 Minutes' Lebanon debacle

"The idea of journalists turning on other journalists for what is a legitimate story appalled me," Martin says.  

  • by Broede Carmody
From driving a garbage truck to starring opposite Hugo Weaving

From driving a garbage truck to starring opposite Hugo Weaving

South Sudanese refugee Andrew Luri has a lead role in the new Australian film Hearts and Bones.

  • by Garry Maddox

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How to take your kids to a music festival - and still have a good time

How to take your kids to a music festival - and still have a good time

When some parent friends suggested we take our families to a music festival this summer, I thought to myself - yeah, we could do that! 

  • by Alice Gage
Where to find the hottest new hotels in Australia

Where to find the hottest new hotels in Australia

The country's coolest new hotels offer a luxury retreat in the heart of the city.

  • by Michael Harry

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Sport

The five coaches Canberra's A-League bid should go after
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The five coaches Canberra's A-League bid should go after

The A-League expansion teams may finally be announced in a few weeks which means it's time to start thinking about potential coaches.

  • by Eamonn Tiernan
Canberra Raiders submit Jordan Rapana salary cap relief request to NRL

Canberra Raiders submit Jordan Rapana salary cap relief request to NRL

The Canberra Raiders will look to open contract talks with New Zealand international Jordan Rapana when he starts rehabilitation on his reconstructed shoulder.

  • by David Polkinghorne

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