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Opinion
Federal election
I was there the last time politics pushed people smuggling. Let's not do it again.
Scott Morrison should remember the devastation this trade, this political turmoil, caused, and stop egging people smugglers on.
- by Michael Bachelard
Childhood gastro linked with coeliac disease, 15-year study finds
Infants who have been sick with a common intestinal virus are more likely to be allergic to gluten later in life, a study has found.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Former ATO deputy commissioner Michael Cranston found not guilty
Former Australian Tax Office deputy commissioner Michael Cranston has been exonerated of misusing his senior position in the public service to pass information on to his entrepreneur son.
- by Angus Thompson
Senior pastor to face court charged with sex offences
Police will allege the 53-year-old used his position to conduct "prayers of deliverance", which involved sexual acts.
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'Still got work to do': How a Canberran helped R U OK? gain national attention
Brendan Maher is signing off after six years as chief executive officer of R U OK?, the suicide prevention organisation.
- by Megan Doherty
Why we should take Queanbeyan more seriously
Debate rages in Canberra about where’s a better place to live, north side or south side? But it leaves out a very key player.
- by Lucy Bladen
Breaking
Crime
Charges over South Coast $17m dark web drug supply
Two women and a man - aged 24, 20 and 25 - will all face court in Nowra on Friday.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Opinion
Opinion
We think we do six things at once. Soon we will have proof
Knowing how we spend our time makes it possible for governments to write policies which actually fit our lives.Â
- by Jenna Price
He boycotted Nike over the NFL. Now his store is closing
Stephen Martin heard all the arguments defending NFL players who protested. He even understood them, to an extent.
- by Jacob Bogage
Featured
Laptop 'for him', vacuum 'for her'? HSBC draws ire with staff offer
- by Sinead Cruise and Lawrence White
Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
Explainer
Asylum seekers
Cutting through the claims: the refugee medical debate, explained
What exactly are the changes that passed through Parliament against the government's wishes, and what will they mean?
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property byallhomes
The first thing a professional cleaner will notice upon entering your house
According to the owner of a professional cleaning company, there are a few key things she looks for when she enters a home.
- by Zara McDonald
Going for green: The city streets getting a makeover
If you want to grow a garden but don't have anywhere to put one, it's time to get resourceful. Have you ignored this spot close to home?
- by Nicole Frost
Business
'It was very sink or swim for us': Mardi and Cat's dramatic career change
Working for large corporates, Cat and Mardi were used to dealing with large amounts of e-waste. Then they decided to do something about it.
- by Cara Waters
Small business
Entertainment
Larry Charles unpacks the legacy of war in dangerous new Netflix comedy
Traumatised veterans, warlords in Liberia and neo-Nazis in America share one thing: they're using comedy to their advantage.
- by Brad Newsome
Jussie Smollett says he is 'forever changed' in first interview since alleged attack
The Empire star wiped away tears as he described his anger over the assault, and about people not believing his story.
- by Bethonie Butler
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Not just play money: Lego a 'better investment than gold or stocks'
Not all sets are created equal. Are you sitting on a Lego goldmine?
- by Ariane Beeston
Amazon's Alexa wants to ease your 'cognitive overload'
Alexa's head scientist says the AI assistant is learning to connect users to the services they want, even if they don't know it exists.
- by Tim Biggs
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
Sport
'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
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
