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Court learns Cash staffer was source of leak about AFP raids on union

Senator Michaelia Cash.

Senator Michaelia Cash's chief of staff Ben Davies was the source of a controversial leak to the media about imminent police raids at AWU offices in 2017.

  • by Karen Sweeney and Benjamin Preiss

Pushing Summernats out of EPIC would be a 'shame', co-owner says

Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez.

Summernats says it's keen to be involved in discussions around the future of Exhibition Park in Canberra.

  • by Katie Burgess

Few Fair Work Commission rulings are as revealing as KB v The Agency

Can you sack someone for not disclosing a past criminal conviction? (Answer: not necessarily.)

A labour-hire firm that works for the APS provides a perfect example of how not to sack a recruit.

  • by John Wilson

Coles the culprit in country's highest petrol prices: ACCC chief

ACCC chairman Rod Sims

Canberra has a disproportionate number of Coles outlets selling petrol, leading to some of the highest fuel prices in the country.

  • by Sally Pryor

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Garran was just named the ACT's sustainable school of the year. Each class has an eco detective (from left)  Emilie Dhu, 7, and Zara Herring, 9.

Climate change is already affecting your school (more than you think)

How are Canberra schools adapting to these soaring temperatures?

  • by Sherryn Groch
NAB chief economist Alan Oster says there is now a chance the Reserve Bank will have to cut rates, maybe as early as the second half of 2019

NAB says Reserve Bank will keep rates on hold well into next decade

NAB changes its call on rates, saying the RBA may have to respond to a weak economy.

  • by Shane Wright
An artist's impression of Geocon's Wova development in Woden, which was approved in September. The developer now wants to tweak the height of one of the complex's four buildings.

Geocon's expansion bid for $400m Woden development knocked back

The ACT Planning and Land Authority said there were "no grounds" to allow the proposed 16-storey tower

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy
A video released by Sheikha Latifa prior to her attempted escape has been viewed 2 million times.

After 18 years trapped in Dubai, a princess vanishes. A video offers alarming clues

Sheikha Latifa's escape - planned over several years - lasted less than a week.

  • by Vivian Lee
ANU's new Kambri precinct includes a tree-lined promenade and a range of new shops and services.

ANU opens huge new precinct in heart of Canberra - with live music

The ANU has promised to put live music back at the heart of campus life.

  • by Sherryn Groch
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The deal-breakers to avoid when buying a block of land

The deal-breakers to avoid when buying a block of land

Choosing the wrong piece of land can turn your dream home into a costly nightmare. Here's what to avoid when searching for the perfect vacant block.

  • by Paul Cheverall
Elevated views across the Molonglo Valley at new development Elody

Elevated views across the Molonglo Valley at new development Elody

The newest development to hit Denman Prospect offers a range of two, three and four-bedroom terrace homes.

  • by Rosalie Iannelli

Business

Macquarie Bank CEO Shemara Wikramanayake.

Macquarie on track for record profit as German tax probe steps up

The guidance came as Macquarie confirmed its chief executive had formally been classified a "suspect" by German authorities looking into an alleged tax fraud scandal.

  • by Clancy Yeates
ASX prices board.

Markets Live: Macquarie at 4 month high

  • by Lucy Battersby
Super Retail boss Peter Birtles said he would stand down as CEO a month early.

Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto owner underpaid staff $32m

  • by Patrick Hatch

Small business

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Entertainment

Justin Lacko is the latest I'm a Celebrity evictee.

I'm a Celebrity: Justin Lacko defends 'body image' rant following exit

It was perhaps the most misguided moment from a contestant who spent his entire stint characterised as the camp's resident Derek Zoolander.

  • by Robert Moran
Jennifer Lopez performs a medley during a tribute to Motown's 60th anniversary at the Grammys on Sunday.

Jennifer Lopez forced to defend Grammys performance

The two-time Grammy nominee sparked a backlash when she was announced as the headliner for a salute to iconic label Motown.

  • by Nardine Saad

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

CHOICE delivers the scoop on which premium ice cream tastes best

Get the scoop: CHOICE reveals which ice cream brands taste best

We all like premium ice cream from time to time - but is it worth the extra money?

  • by Suzi Catchpole
Creed wants men to smell better.

How to find a signature fragrance that works for every occasion

One of the world's oldest fragrance houses wants to teach Australian men how to smell better.

  • by Benjamen Judd

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Sport

Wallabies hooker Folau Faingaa is determined to play at his first World Cup later this year.

Brumbies hooker Faingaa wants to make Wallabies jersey his own

Folau Faingaa didn't even have a Super Rugby cap this time last year but now his eyes are set on the World Cup.

  • by Eamonn Tiernan
Manuka Oval was heaving during Canberra's historic first Test match last week.

ACT government eyeing eight-year deal with Cricket Australia

Andrew Barr wants to bring international cricket to the capital for the next eight years following Canberra's inaugural Test match last week.

  • by Eamonn Tiernan

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