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Opinion
Banking royal commission
The best volume of Hayne report is the one he didn’t bother to write
It’s the one that seriously invites the question of whether the modern Coalition can seriously pretend to be the better economic managers.
- by Jack Waterford
$4.5 million upgrade at Sydney and Melbourne Buildings
But some businesses say more needs to be done
- by Steve Evans
Husband of former Canberra woman found guilty of her manslaughter
Patricia "Trish" Riggs was a much-loved swimming instructor in the ACT and was involved with the local home birth association.
- by Megan Doherty and Warren Barnsley
Christmas Island detention centre to reopen as Senate passes medical transfer bill
The Senate has passed the medical transfer bill, despite 11th hour attempts to persuade independent senator Derryn Hinch to withdraw his support for the bill.
- by Michael Koziol
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There's some competition coming for north Canberra's farmers market
The organiser of the new market, which will be run a stone's throw from the long established EPIC market, says she wants it to have a "chilled" view.
- by Megan Doherty
He's Mr Squiggle, he's back and on a coin near you
The Royal Australian Mint is celebrating 60 years since the advent of the children's television character
- by Monty Jacka
Judge says Peeping Tom's claims of innocence 'fanciful'
Dane Muench said someone else could have been in the Kmart dressing room, but the judge wasn't buying it.
- by Alexandra Back
Science says you're way more likeable than you think
Like many people, Shaun feels awkward when talking to people he has just met. Science says it's not as bad as you think.
- by Liam Mannix and Katharine Haynes
Mooseheads Hangover: takeaway invents new burger
It's stacked with a chicken schnitzel, a Wagyu minute steak AND a beef patty.
- by Bree Element
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Bushfires
'Imminent threat to lives' as bushfire impacts properties in northern NSW
- by Rachel Clun and Jenny Noyes
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Healthcare
Working 19 days straight: Doctors fight pressure to fudge work hours
- by Kate Aubusson
Politics
Analysis
Asylum seekers
Facts matter in refugee debate
The Morrison government will launch an ugly scare campaign, but Bill Shorten knows what to expect.
- by David Crowe
World
Property byallhomes
The shiny accessory that high-end homeowners will want for their garage
There are only two types of motor enthusiast: those who dream of owning this car, and those who haven't driven it yet.
- by Stephen Corby
Is air pollution a problem in your home? How to know for sure
We usually associate air pollution with the outside environment, but the reality is that air pollution can also create havoc for us indoors.
- by Melissa Gerke
Business
Young people want companies to act ethically, says ex-BHP chief
The former boss of BHP, Chip Goodyear, says today's young people expect more from the corporate world in terms of ethics and integrity than earlier generations
- by Darren Gray
Car industry hit by royal commission fallout and nervous customers
- by Jennifer Duke and Nick Bonyhady
Small business
Entertainment
A child - and a relationship - go missing in the plot-twisty thriller The Cry
Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie and Asher Keddie bring startling depth to Helen Fitzgerald's novel.
- by Larissa Dubecki
Australia becomes a (semi) permanent member of Eurovision
This year's contest in Tel Aviv will mark Australia's fifth year taking part but, until now, it's been by invitation.
- by Amy Croffey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
Analysis
Streaming
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
Brumbies teacher-student duo leave classroom for Super W opener
Canberra Girls Grammar teenage sensation Kemp is expected to make her Brumbies debut alongside a teacher at her school in 40-year-old Louise Burrows.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
Canberra Raiders upgrade Bailey Simonsson ahead of Parramatta trial
Bailey Simonsson's manager has been working overtime this summer, with the Canberra Raiders rookie signing his third contract of the pre-season.
- by David Polkinghorne
