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Senator Derryn Hinch's support is needed in order for the medical evacuation bill to pass.

Hinch throws future of refugee medical transfer bill into doubt

Senator Derryn Hinch's support is needed in order for the medical evacuation bill to pass.

Independent senator Derryn Hinch has thrown the future of the refugee medical transfers bill into doubt, saying he must speak with security agencies before he can decide how he will vote.

  • by Max Koslowski

Light rail delays net government $28m, as Green backs State Circle

Light rail delays net government $28m, as Green backs State Circle

The territory saved $18.6 million in availability payments to Canberra Metro due to its missed construction deadline.

  • by Katie Burgess

Two Indonesian students attacked at Canberra Centre

The incident happened at the Canberra Centre on Thursday, February 7.

Police are investigating an incident where two students say they were subject to hate speech and also punched.

  • by Sally Whyte

Developer donor ban delayed after amendments deemed 'unconstitutional'

ACT Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay said the Greens' amendments to the property developer donation ban bill were not based on evidence.

The bid by the Greens to extend the ban to stop clubs from bankrolling political parties has been called "unconstitutional".

  • by Katie Burgess

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The latest report from the CSIRO says the lowest-cost power from a newly built facility is now produced by solar and wind.
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How Australia could become among the world's climate change winners

The latest report from the CSIRO says the lowest-cost power from a newly built facility is now produced by solar and wind.

  • by Ross Gittins
Canberrans remain without power after wild weather
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Canberrans remain without power after wild weather

About 90 customers remained without power on Wednesday morning after Tuesday's strong winds and dust storm.

  • by Monty Jacka, Finbar O'Mallon, Emily Barton and Kirsten Lawson
David Flannery, head of ACT Heritage Council.

Two important architectural sites given protected status 

An Aboriginal campsite and Catholic university in the ACT have been formally recognised and will go on heritage list.

  • by Steve Evans
Senate President Scott Ryan and Speaker Tony Smith during the lighting of the Parliamentary Giving Tree at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 27 November 2017. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

How the Speaker let the Morrison government suffer

Twice on Tuesday, the Morrison government turned to his respected Speaker to rescue it from defeat. 

  • by Michael Koziol
Narrow escape: Urunga surfer Matt Gallagher (right).

Fanning gets in touch with surfer after shark attack

Three-time world champion Mick Fanning was one of the first to reach out to Matt Gallagher.

  • by Andrew Webster
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Politics

Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten.

Scott Morrison suffers historic defeat as border protection election looms

The government lost a series of votes by 74 to 75 in a defeat on significant legislation that has not occurred in federal Parliament since 1941.

  • by David Crowe

World

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21-year-old Kylie Jenner's home makes the cover of Architectural Digest

21-year-old Kylie Jenner's home makes the cover of Architectural Digest

Notable artworks include a large screenprint from Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Andy Warhol screenprints of Marilyn Monroe.

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Number of new home loans slumps as first-home buyers tipped to return

Number of new home loans slumps as first-home buyers tipped to return

The number of new homes loan approved last year plunged nearly 20 per cent, signalling further price falls and cheaper houses, according to economists.

  • by Tawar Razaghi

Business

Mr Scurrah will take over the top job on March 25.

Higher airfares boost Virgin Australia's profit as international woes grow

The airline boosted its half-year profit to $74 million from $4 million last year after lifting its domestic airfares. But its international arm is causing headaches.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Today's half year results contain some good surprises.

Markets Live: CSL profit & dividend up

  • by Lucy Battersby
Spotlight is being turned on coal mining in Greater Sydney's catchment.
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Iron ore

The accidental iron ore boom that snuck up on us

  • by Elizabeth Knight

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Entertainment

Aziz Ansari arrives at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2018.

Aziz Ansari addresses sex misconduct allegation for the first time

The Parks and Recreation actor said the claims were humiliating, but he hopes he's become better since.

  • by Amy Croffey
George Clooney at the Catch-22 panel during the Television Critics Association conference on Tuesday.

'We've seen how that ends': George Clooney compares Markle coverage to Princess Di

Clooney said the former actress has been "pursued and vilified" since her wedding to Prince Harry in May.

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Smarter living

Too much gaming, streaming, and browsing can ruin your whole day.

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Nine bad habits that are still ruining your health

There are plenty of ways we can improve our health by cutting out simple daily habits.

  • by Michael Jarosky
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says that while locking certain music exclusively to the app makes no sense, locking down podcast exclusives does.
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What Spotify's big podcast purchases mean for the future of the medium

The purchase of Gimlet and Anchor will make Spotify the first true competitor to Apple in the podcast space.

  • by Peter Wells

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Sport

James Slipper has overcome a rib injury to be fit for round one.

James Slipper gets shot at Rebels redemption with Brumbies start

The former Queensland skipper will restart his career in the Brumbies No. 1 jersey on Friday night.

  • by Chris Dutton
Spurs star Patty Mills hopes the Capitals can return to the top of the WNBL.

Patty Mills hopes Canberra Capitals wipe floor with Adelaide Lightning

The biggest name in the Canberra Capitals' floor moppers hopes they do exactly what he used to and sweep the court with the Adelaide Lightning.

  • by David Polkinghorne

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