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Prince Philip will not be charged over a car crash.

No charges for Prince Philip over car crash

Prince Philip will not be charged over a car crash.

The incident left two women injured and forced the senior royal to give up his driver's licence.

James Ashby banned from Parliament House, Brian Burston admits to smearing blood on door

Senator Pauline Hanson with chief of staff James Ashby.

Senate president Scott Ryan says video footage showed "inappropriate behaviour of a pass-holder towards a senator".

  • by Judith Ireland and Max Koslowski

'I could access everything': Optus customers worried after logging in as 'Vladmir'

Optus customers are worried their data has been breached after the login issue.

Customers trying to access their own Optus accounts appear to have been logged in to another customer's account. 

  • by Jenny Noyes

Fat Leonard scandal: Australian Navy lieutenant commander avoids jail

Former Lieutenant Commander Alexander Gillett has pleaded guilty to abuse of public office.

A former Australian navy lieutenant commander was sentenced for his role in a massive US Navy bribery and corruption scandal.

  • by Alexandra Back

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Kia Nurse of the Capitals questions Referee Vanessa Devins call during game two.

WNBL won't say if refs will be held accountable for grand final howlers

All the league offered was a statement on the quality of basketball, dodging the topic of whether calls were correct.

  • by Caden Helmers
Adrian Mercieca used to have a stall at the Multicultural Festival but the associated costs pushed him out.

'Who the hell needs chips on a stick?' Costs, competition push businesses out

Canberra businesses say permit costs and chips on a stick have forced them out of stalls at the Multicultural Festival.

  • by Cassandra Morgan
Cam McAlister, owner of Prodigy Supplements says the Gungahlin town centre has become a ghost town.

'No-man zone': Gungahlin still waiting for customers

Businesses in the Gungahlin town centre are still waiting for customers to return after a perfect storm of construction.

  • by Katie Burgess
Australian Rugby Union player David Pocock attends a Stop Adani protest outside Parliament House last Tuesday.

The man behind the headgear: Pocock on social change

The Wallabies flanker is a proud environmentalist who has used his international profile for several causes.

  • by Eamonn Tiernan
Paul Smallhorn holds the Goanna down to protect his peacocks.

Goanna attacks man then turns on paramedic 

The man grabbed the reptile after it cornered a family of peacocks on his property and he suffered deep cuts.

  • by Toby Crockford
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Fungi after the floods: How to get rid of mould to protect your health

Fungi after the floods: How to get rid of mould to protect your health

Mould isn’t just unsightly – it can be dangerous for our health.

  • by Michael Taylor
Construction commenced: Canberra developments on the horizon

Construction commenced: Canberra developments on the horizon

If you don't want to wait years for a brand new home, here's developments currently being built.

  • by Lucy Bladen

Business

Andy Penn is pleased with the performance of Telstra TV.

Why investing in Telstra is not for the faint-hearted

For every growth avenue Andy Penn explores, there is Rod Sims or an angry politician standing in the way. 

  • by John McDuling

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Changing Rooms host Natalie Bassingthwaighte with two contestants.

Network 10 bumps Changing Rooms after ratings disaster

It was a hit 20 years ago – so why are viewers rejecting it now?

  • by Michael Lallo
Ron Peno in action.

Died Pretty's Ron Peno diagnosed with cancer

Ron Peno, frontman of Australian band Died Pretty, is undergoing cancer treatment.

  • by Martin Boulton

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CHOICE names Australia's best toilet paper

The bottom line: CHOICE names Australia's best toilet paper

The titan of toilet paper has been revealed.

  • by Suzi Catchpole
The new uniforms featuring Akubra and R.M. Williams.

This could be the most lavish holiday you'll ever have

Opulent ocean cruises are becoming a coveted journey for seekers of the ultimate luxury experience.

  • by Mark Gambino

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Sport

Dan McKellar has signed a two-year contract extension.

'I want sustainable success': McKellar's Brumbies vision for new deal

The Brumbies hope making a decision on the coach's contract will pave the way for smooth player negotiations.

  • by Chris Dutton
Australian Rugby Union player David Pocock attends a Stop Adani protest outside Parliament House last Tuesday.

The man behind the headgear: Pocock on social change

The Wallabies flanker is a proud environmentalist who has used his international profile for several causes over the years.

  • by Eamonn Tiernan

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