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New developer steps in after plans for Tuggeranong complex collapsed
Two months ago buyers' contracts were ripped up because the project couldn't be delivered. Now, the developer has a new partner and is spruiking a new development.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Roman Quaedvlieg's girlfriend pleads guilty over misleading corruption probe
The former Australian Border Force commissioner was by his girlfriend's side in court.
- by Angus Thompson
Opinion
Housing Slump
The mystery paper that could explain Australia's housing slump
A new bestseller might be in the offing. If the public could get its hands on it, that is.
- by Daniel Moss
Canberra's sewers reveal which drugs are the most popular in the capital
An examination of wastewater treatment plants across the nation has revealed that Canberrans are Australia's second-biggest consumers of cocaine.
- by Finbar O'Mallon
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After 19 years, no rose garden in sight at heritage nominated O'Connor house
The cottage was nominated for the heritage register 19 years ago by a tenant who said it had rose plantings from 1948. Those roses are now nowhere to be seen.
- by Jasper Lindell
Most boring of office tasks made this man $502 million
Tomomichi Takahashi stumbled into the business by chance, turning to it as a last resort when his consulting firm was on the ropes during the financial crisis.
- by Keiko Ujikane
'Engage with your kids or just stay home': Restaurant owner bans iPhones, iPads
The restaurant owner announced a ban on "electronic entertainment devices" after taking aim at nuisance diners.Â
- by Sarah Keoghan
'Your coffee won't even slide': The high-speed trains being tested in the desert
In the Las Vegas desert, a mass transit system of the future is being put through its paces.
- by Eric Taub
The seven-year saga over a Yarralumla block of land
The block's former owner blamed a "pathetic bunch of do-gooders" for the impasse over the Yarralumla land.
- by Jasper Lindell
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Investigation into visa corruption claim confirmed
- by Dana McCauley and David Estcourt
National
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Healthcare
Buruli breaks records as flesh-eating ulcers spread into Victoria's suburbs
- by Liam Mannix
Politics
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Export trade
'Beyond belief': Live export corruption inquiry ends in dead end
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi says the community "should have no faith in the ability of the live exports industry to operate ethically".
- by Latika Bourke
Labor heads to the May election without a replacement for Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton
- by David Crowe and David Wroe
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Education
Labor promises $300m extra to support school students with a disability
- by Fergus Hunter
Bob Katter to run CFMEU candidates in marginal Queensland coal seats
- by Dana McCauley and Nicole Hasham
World
Property byallhomes
Malcolm Turnbull's former Kingston penthouse is now available to rent
Two weeks after it was first reported as sold, the Kingston penthouse is now listed for rent.
- by Lucy Bladen
The highly unpleasant reality of having someone paint your house
It is an unexciting and frankly foul-smelling way of spending large amounts of cash.
- by Stephen Corby
Business
China slowdown hits high-roller spending at Packer's Crown casinos
The casino giant has experienced a steep decline in the number of wealthy gamblers coming from Asia.
- by Nick Toscano
Small business
Entertainment
'I believe in white supremacy': 1971 Playboy interview with John Wayne draws fire
An almost 50-year-old interview has gone viral after resurfacing on Twitter.
- by Robert Moran
'Unprecedented' demand triggers new Harry Potter ticket lottery
Tickets for The Cursed Child are already on sale for 2020.
- by Michael Lallo
Lifestyle
Smarter living
'Let's get this bread': 13 things your teenager says, translated
Teenagers are amazing linguistic innovators. Here's what some of the most common teen slang actually means.
- by Dr Nick Wilson
Think you're ready for electric kickflips? Not so fast
An electric skateboard sounds like an awesome idea, but if you don't already know how to ride you're going to need to start off very slow.
- by Cynthia Karena
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Sport
Aidan Sezer steps up for a revamped Raiders attack
Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker says Jack Wighton's shift into five-eighth has seen Aidan Sezer take more ownership.
- by Caden Helmers
Commonwealth Games refugee set for boxing debut in Canberra
Arsene Fokou Fosso is seeking asylum in Australia after fleeing the Commonwealth Games last April.
- by Caden Helmers
