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'One of New Zealand's darkest days': One person in custody after shootings, Ardern confirms
Police say a serious and evolving situation continues with an active shooter.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Breaking
Christchurch shooting
'There were bodies all over me': Several dead after gunman opens fire at Christchurch mosques
Worshippers at both the Al Noor Mosque in central Christchurch and the Linwood Mosque have been shot at, with witnesses reporting several have been killed.
Ten years jail for Vietnam veteran who sexually abused nieces as young as three
A Vietnam veteran and former police officer has been jailed for 10 years for the sexual abuse of his nieces.
- by Alexandra Back
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Canberra life
'It's not the 1950s': Planning minister threatens action against Geocon for its advertising
The construction company says the minister's statements are "untrue and inflammatory"
- by Cassandra Morgan and Dan Jervis-Bardy
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'You admire the beauty': The man behind this year's Skyfire display
Plus, all you need to know about the big night.
- by Jasper Lindell and Karen Hardy
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Australia votes
'Time to put family first': Craig Laundy confirms he will quit politics
The Liberal MP was a close ally of Malcolm Turnbull, and had described last year's coup as "the worst of politics".
- by Michael Koziol and Peter FitzSimons
Minister says ACT dog laws are the strongest in country
But the Greens say there are not enough Domestic Animal Services officers to enforce them.
- by Megan Doherty
This is why Canberra is only getting hotter
There are only four other places in Australia doing worse than Canberra when it comes to canopy loss, a researcher said.
- by Finbar O'Mallon
Opinion
Australia votes
PM has settled on his best chance to arrest the havoc
Scott Morrison's warning about his enemies now applies just as much to his friends.
- by David Crowe
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School strike 4 climate
'Fantastic turnout': School climate strike draws big crowd in Sydney
- by Matt Bungard and Pallavi Singhal
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Asylum seekers
High risk and inflated: Australia's contract for food on Manus Island
- by Richard Baker
'Very short and sharp, but very heavy': Sydney battles wet and wild weather
- by Rachel Clun, Matt Bungard and Laura Chung
Politics
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Australia votes
'Time to put family first': Laundy confirms he will quit politics at election
The Liberal MP and former minister was a close ally of Malcolm Turnbull, and had described last year's coup as "the worst of politics".
- by Michael Koziol and Peter FitzSimons
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NSW votes
Malcolm Turnbull warns 'idiocy' of federal colleagues is damaging Gladys
- by Michael Koziol and Alexandra Smith
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Open for inspection: Top 4 properties for sale in Canberra right now
Allhomes’ expert guide to Canberra’s best properties on the market this week.
- by Josephine Huynh
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Why Francisco has lived in eight homes in three years
The flexible living arrangement might appeal to some but, for some of renters, it's the only option they have.
- by David Ross
Business
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Insolvency
Collapse of energy company hits former AFL chairman
Mike Fitzpatrick had an $11 million stake in Carnegie Clean Energy. After the WA government dropped its funding commitment to its Albany Wave Energy project, his shares are worth nothing.
- by Sarah Danckert
Small business
Entertainment
'No, I don't think things are getting better': Virginia Madsen on life after #MeToo
Despite the wave of change sweeping Hollywood, Madsen fears young actors remain as vulnerable as ever to abuse and manipulation.
- by Karl Quinn
The end is near: Game of Thrones returns in one month, here's the best ways to catch up
Time is running out for those wanting to catch-up on one of the most-talked about shows in the history of television.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
How Dustin Martin beat the blues with meditation and yoga
The AFL star reveals how he overcame depression and found the power within.
- by Jane Rocca
How YouTubers are influencing your kids' snacking habits
Do you struggle to get your kids to eat healthy snacks? Their favourite YouTuber might be to blame.
- by Suzi Catchpole
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Sport
No Slater, no problem as Storm show Broncos who's boss in NRL opener
Grand finalists Melbourne kicked off life without Billy Slater in style with a 22-12 win over Brisbane to open the NRL season at AAMI Park.
- by Roy Ward
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Brumbies
Brumbies, Wallabies re-sign boom back-rower Rob Valetini
The 20-year-old is poised to sign a contract extension as he prepares for an all-Wallabies showdown at Canberra Stadium.
- by Chris Dutton