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On Capital Hill, the stormy weather outside was no match for the tumult within
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On Capital Hill, the stormy weather outside was no match for the tumult within

On Capital Hill, the stormy weather outside was no match for the tumult within

The metaphor was almost too literal, writes Mark Kenny of the Coalition government's difficult week.

  • by Mark Kenny

'Ratchet up the mongrel': Bank regulator shows more teeth

'Ratchet up the mongrel': Bank regulator shows more teeth

APRA boss Wayne Byres says he will let its bank supervisory team off the leash.

  • by Sarah Danckert

Former St Edmund's teacher accused of child abuse to face retrial

Former St Edmund's teacher accused of child abuse to face retrial

A former St Edmunds College teacher's convictions for child sexual abuse were set aside by an appeal court on Thursday.

  • by Alexandra Back
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Embarrassing email leak hits News Corp for second time

Embarrassing email leak hits News Corp for second time

Senior executive chastises staff, under pressure from job cuts, for "sharing the email contents externally".

  • by Michael Evans

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These are the Canberrans most struggling with rental stress

These are the Canberrans most struggling with rental stress

The latest Rental Affordability Index showed Canberra sits only behind Sydney as the nation's worst capital city for low income households needing to rent.

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Trapper shot attacking bear and then discovered it had already killed his family

Trapper shot attacking bear and then discovered it had already killed his family

Gjermund Roesholt was almost home when he discovered the bodies. 

  • by Cleve R. Wootson Jr
Heartbreaking images handed to magistrate

Heartbreaking images handed to magistrate

Children of a Canberra father, killed in a traffic accident, have shown a magistrate images to demonstrate their grief.

  • by Michael Inman
Dad finds burglar in his house. He didn't call the cops

Dad finds burglar in his house. He didn't call the cops

New Zealander Mike Cammell noticed something was amiss when he arrived at his home after work.

  • by Debbie Jamieson
Look, maybe this just isn't Melania's  thing - that's fine

Look, maybe this just isn't Melania's  thing - that's fine

If everyone could just admit that Melania doesn't really want the job of first lady then we could accomplish two things.

  • by Monica Hesse
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Canberra property forecast shows modest growth over 2019-20

Canberra property forecast shows modest growth over 2019-20

Domain’s Property Price Forecast report predicts modest growth for the Canberra property market over the next two years in both houses and units.

  • by Lucy Bladen
'It’s always a shame': The most expensive renovating mistakes

'It’s always a shame': The most expensive renovating mistakes

Whether you are embarking on a full renovation or a fast refurbishment, there is a lot more to renovating successfully than meets the eye.

  • by Elizabeth Clarke
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'It's a blandfest': Samuel Johnson calls for 'more ugly people' on TV

'It's a blandfest': Samuel Johnson calls for 'more ugly people' on TV

"If you don't rock accents, have square jaws, and Liam Hemsworth's f---ing teeth, then you're gonna struggle."

  • by Robert Moran
ARIAs 2018: Nine puts the brakes on ratings slump - for now
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ARIAs 2018: Nine puts the brakes on ratings slump - for now

But the awkward banter between Keith Urban and Sir Bob Geldof didn't sit well with viewers. 

  • by Broede Carmody

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The 19-year-old prodigy that could save Australian tennis

The 19-year-old prodigy that could save Australian tennis

Alex De Minaur has already become the youngest player since Nadal to reach two consecutive semi-finals.

  • by Laura Hill
Spyro Reignited Trilogy review: a dwindling flame rekindled

Spyro Reignited Trilogy review: a dwindling flame rekindled

This incredible remaster proves the little purple dragon's first three games are worthy of remembering, even if they haven't aged flawlessly.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Rugby Australia sends clear message abandoning White, but was it right?
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Rugby Australia sends clear message abandoning White, but was it right?

If the Wallabies won't call a World Cup-winning coach, who are they willing to listen to?

  • by Chris Dutton
Scorse's Sauce - Canberra's best bets: Jellies no longer forgotten

Scorse's Sauce - Canberra's best bets: Jellies no longer forgotten

All the good sauce from Canberra Racing expert John Scorse.

  • by David Polkinghorne

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