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Zali Steggall is on track to win the seat of Warringah, according to a GetUp poll.

GetUp poll points to Abbott electoral defeat

Zali Steggall is on track to win the seat of Warringah, according to a GetUp poll.

Independent Zali Steggall is on track to replace the former prime minister as the MP for Warringah, according to a GetUp poll.

  • by Dana McCauley
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Accident

Cyclist dies in truck crash near ACT border

Cyclist dies in truck crash near ACT border

The 49-year-old man from the ACT was declared dead at the scene on the Federal Highway on Saturday.

  • by Elliot Williams

'Don't assume you're OK': Bezos selfie saga triggers alarm for world's billionaires

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos.

Those in billionaires' inner circles are a particular risk for the information they have access to and could share, either maliciously or inadvertently.

Labor refers Tim Wilson to police over claims he shared voter details with fund manager

Tim Wilson chairing the franking credit public hearing in Chatswood.

Multiple voters who registered to attend the $160,000 inquiry are outraged that they are now receiving advertising material.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

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A DA has been lodged for The Old Canberra Inn in Lyneham to be developed later this year.
Ben Johnston of The Meem Collective.

This 162-year-old Canberra pub is getting another makeover

An application has been lodged for The Old Canberra Inn in Lyneham to be developed.

  • by Serena Coady
They met in a supermarket queue. He slipped her a note

They met in a supermarket queue. He slipped her a note

Richard Wheeldon exchanged a smile with Haline Ly in a supermarket. They are now married and have two children.

  • by Jane Albert
Andy Kaladelfos, who has been powerlifting for five years, is set to compete in Burley Strength's upcoming novice competition.

Canberra powerlifting gym offers third gender category

"The competition side of things isn't as important as the inclusivity side... It's about getting people into the sport."

  • by Serena Coady
A screenshot of the Google search "St Christopher's Cathedral Canberra". The third listing, with a URL that reflects the church's title, is a pornography site.

Porn takes over Canberra Catholic church website

The pornography site has been active for at least a month, and appears to have taken over a URL used by the church.

  • by Kimberley Le Lievre
Liberal senator Arthur Sinodinos is returning to Parliament after a leave to deal with cancer.

Sinodinos goes from cancer patient to cancer survivor

Liberal backbencher Arthur Sinodinos returns to Parliament on Tuesday after recovering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

  • by David Crowe
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How to freshen up the home while it's still new year

How to freshen up the home while it's still new year

Make your first pledge to not be a hoarder. From a clean slate, you can place items where they're meant to be.

  • by Darren Palmer
Home and away: The countries designers visit for inspiration

Home and away: The countries designers visit for inspiration

Different architecture, exciting museums, up-and-coming galleries or beautiful shops often trigger the imagination.

  • by Mary O'Brien

Business

The government banned Huawei from using its equipment in Australia's 5G network rollout.

Weakening domestic economy to crimp company earnings

Profits are under pressure for top 200 companies, with aggregate earnings growth tipped to be below average at 4.25 per cent for 2018-2019.

  • by Stephen Miles

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Entertainment

VIP guests Edwina McCann and Carla Zampatti.

Selective southern comfort as DJs designers revolt

The theme may have been The Art of Living but some David Jones designers thought it was more The Art of Slumming It.

  • by Lucy Manly and Helen Pitt
Eurovision aspirants Tania Doko, Ella Hooper and Alfie Arcuri.

'A lot of pressure': Artists prepare for first-ever Eurovision decider

"The sets, the lighting, it's on a whole other scale to anything I've worked on before." 

  • by Broede Carmody

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Smarter living

Dads are happier than mums.

Dads are happier than mums - and this is why

Parenting brings fathers more joy than it does mothers, according to a new large study.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Whisky cocktails.

The perfect cocktails to take the edge off summer

The traditional cool weather drink is the perfect summer cocktail ingredient.

  • by Jane Rocca

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Sport

Raiders recruit Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has a step likened to RTS and Kalyn Ponga.

Raiders recruit Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad steps straight into training

It's the step that's got Jordan Rapana excited, with the Canberra Raiders winger likening new arrival Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad's footwork to RTS and Kalyn Ponga.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Pete Samu, right, and Rob Valetini could team up in the Brumbies' back row.

Recruit Pete Samu embraces Brumbies back-row battle for spots

Reputations will be pushed aside when the Brumbies pick their team for round one as competition for back-row spots heats up.

  • by Chris Dutton

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