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How will new encryption laws affect you?
Landmark laws will give security agencies new powers to obtain the encrypted communications of criminal suspects. How far do the powers go? And what do they mean for you?
- by Adam Turner
Hefty disposal bill for Mr Fluffy homeowners who demolish post-June
The ACT government will stop paying for the disposal of rubble from privately arranged Mr Fluffy demolitions at the end of the financial year.
- by Blake Foden
Opinion
Scott Morrison
The most recognised member of the government isn't the Prime Minister
As the Coalition fails to solve real problems in its preoccupations with ideology and internal strife, Australia has given up on it.
- by Peter Hartcher
Breaking
Police
One dead, three critical after suspected music festival overdoses
A 19-year-old man is dead and three people are in hospital after suspected overdoses at a Sydney music festival.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
More top stories
'The original Braddon': How Gorman House changed the face of Canberra
It was originally surrounded by sheep paddocks, but Gorman Art Centre has been a constant in an ever-changing Braddon.
- by Andrew Brown
One spot, three signs: How fast can you go on this road?
Was it 40km/h, 60km/h or 70km/h? One Reddit user suggested drivers "choose your own adventure".
- by Blake Foden
Love and collateral damage as Karl and Jasmine wed
In the end love won, but not before plenty of collateral damage.
- by Andrew Horrnery
Mould in Melissa's home was so bad she slept in her car
Health experts said those affected by severe mould-related illnesses can suffer from symptoms ranging from chronic fatigue, joint pain and bleeding.
- by Andrew Brown
Investigation
Tax minimisation
Blumenthal, the tax havens and the ripped-off workers
World renowned chef is running his international restaurant empire through notorious offshore tax havens while underpaying Australian staff
- by Ben Schneiders & Royce Millar
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
Shorten under internal pressure to force changes to 'rushed' encryption bill
"There will be people who wonder why we did what we did," said Labor's digital economy spokesman Ed Husic.
- by Michael Koziol
Exclusive
Asylum seekers
Asylum seekers in Indonesia say possible medical transfer change won't encourage them
- by James Massola & Fergus Hunter
Analysis
Asylum seekers
Nauru release valve remains blocked for at least a few more months
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
LGBT
Scott Morrison faces fresh fight on LGBTI discrimination from new campaign machine
- by Michael Koziol
World
Man to be charged with murder of missing British backpacker in New Zealand
- by Laine Moge & Hannah Martin
French police clash with 'yellow vest' protesters in Paris
- by Sybille de La Hamaide & Emmanuel Jarry
Property byallhomes
Canberra auctions: Vendors breathe easy with pre-auction sales
According to Domain data, seven properties scheduled to go under the hammer on Saturday were sold prior to auction.
- by Lucy Bladen
RBA and ASIC call for enhanced financial literacy for young people
Falling rates of students engaging in economics at school has coincided with a rise in household debt among young home owners.
- by Cat Woods
Business
Opinion
RBA
Can the economy pull off a second great escape?
Flat wages, falling house prices and slower growth, sure - but things aren't that bad.
- by Jessica Irvine
Small business
Entertainment
Gina Rinehart: "Don't call me an heiress"
Australia's richest person considers the description a "negative slur".
- by Andrew Hornery
Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's after party may include horses
Karl Stefanovic is sparing no expense when it comes to his second wedding, to fellow Queenslander Jasmine Yarbrough.
- by Lucy Manly
Lifestyle
Opinion
Daily Life
'People would consider you really beautiful if you didn't talk so much'
- by Clementine Ford
Smarter living
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate review: the crossover to end all crossovers
Combining everything that's come before, this is a stellar party game, an incredible competitive experience and a museum to gaming rolled into one.
- by Tim Biggs
Sorry, not sorry: why you shouldn't force your kids to apologise
Why? Well, kids can tell when an apology is genuine and when it's not - and they'll judge a person accordingly.
- by Ariane Beeston
Food bygoodfood
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Sport
LIVE
Australia
Australia v India Live: Tourists take lead to 275 at lunch on day four in Adelaide
All the action live from the Adelaide Oval on day four as Australia host India in the first Test.
- by Michael Gadd
ABL supremo heaps praise on Canberra Cavalry
If Canberra is overlooked by other summer sports, Cam Vale certainly won't be complaining.
- by Caden Helmers