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Police at the memorial to the victims of the Al Noor mosque shooting.

Christchurch police charge alleged mosque shooter over the wrong person

Police at the memorial to the victims of the Al Noor mosque shooting.

The police made a mistake: the woman whose name was used during the alleged shooter's court appearance is still alive.

  • by Martin van Beynen, Sam Sherwood and Charlie Mitchell

The sudden shift that should have all of us worried about the global economy

''Growth is slowing somewhat more than expected.'': Federal Reserve Board chairman, Jerome Powell.

Donald Trump, and the rest of the world, ought to be concerned about the message the Federal Reserve has just sent.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

Another alpaca dies after mauling by dogs - this time in Sutton

Michele McKell with her remaining alpacas after one of her alpacas was killed by two dogs on Tuesday night, one week after the attack on Mimosa the alpaca.

The two dogs believed to be responsible for the attacks have been returned to their owner.

  • by Megan Doherty

Brother Kostka trial ends with 'unusual' defence concession

John William Chute (centre), also known as Brother Kostka, leaves court in 2008.

Court hears of more abuse allegedly committed by former Marist Brother Kostka Chute.

  • by Elliot Williams

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The Orroral Geodetic Observatory – not your standard destination on a bushwalk in Namadgi National Park.

Namadgi walk that is out of this world

A steep trek into Namadgi National Park reveals a remarkable part of Australia's space history.

  • by Tim the Yowie Man
Prime Minister Scott Morrison in an interview with Waleed Aly on The Project on Thursday night.

Morrison gives his account of 'anti-Islam' meeting in tense television interview

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vehemently denied ever suggesting anti-Muslim sentiment should be exploited for votes.

  • by Michael Koziol
Officials inspect the cockpit of a Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in a hangar at Garuda Maintenance Facility at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on March 12.

Confusion, then prayer, inside cockpit of doomed Lion Air jet

As the seconds ticked by, the pilot handed the controls to his co-pilot and flipped through the pages of a technical manual, trying to figure out what was happening.

  • by Hannah Beech and Muktita Suhartono
Isa Islam recovered sufficiently from his hunger strike to barricade himself in a Canberra hospital room
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Crime

Canberra hunger striker Isa Islam has parole revoked

Isa Islam is now expected to face charges after police were called to the Canberra Hospital on Wednesday.

  • by Peter Brewer
Recall: A variety of egg cartons have been taken off supermarket shelves.

Eggs pulled from shelves after salmonella scare

The eggs were sold at Woolworths and independent stores in the ACT and several other states.

  • by Matt Bungard and Christine McGinn
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Politics

New Zealand High Commissioner Dame Annette King views tributes left at the front gate of the NZ High Commission in Canberra.

Australia 'not to blame' for terror amid fears over Turkish response

Australians have been airing their grief and guilt to New Zealand’s top diplomat in Canberra over the actions of the Australian gunman accused of the massacres.

  • by David Crowe

World

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ACT govt sells former public housing blocks for more than $84 million

ACT govt sells former public housing blocks for more than $84 million

Six multi-unit dwelling sites in Griffith, Narrabundah and Lyons went under the hammer, with one site selling for $40 million.

  • by Lucy Bladen
If you've got the bank balance, here's a garage accessory worth nearly $500k

If you've got the bank balance, here's a garage accessory worth nearly $500k

Researchers found guaranteed happiness costs $10 million, but owners of the new Bentley convertible will probably say it's available for less.

  • by Stephen Corby

Business

Control of Rhodes & Beckett has moved to a new company.

Refunds refused after high-end tailor Rhodes & Beckett's quiet collapse

Customers of the high-end tailors Rhodes & Beckett are being refused refunds for shirts and suits they bought but never received.

  • by Patrick Hatch
The ASX finished lower on Thursday.

ASX rallies late in volatile session

  • by William McInnes

Small business

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Entertainment

Seven Network's investigative program Sunday Night is found to have broadcast an inaccurate statement about African Australians.

Seven Network slapped on the wrist over 'African gangs' coverage

The communication watchdog says Seven's Sunday Night program broadcast an inaccurate statement about African Australians.

  • by Broede Carmody and Jennifer Duke
Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's ninth film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Margot Robbie and Damon Herriman in first-look at Tarantino's new flick

The first trailer for Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood features a couple of familiar Aussie faces.

  • by Brian Truitt

Lifestyle

Smarter living

Parenthood cliques.

How parenthood brings back the cliques of your youth

When you start a family, a new sort of clique-iness creeps back in. It's subtle at first.

  • by Jill Johnson Mann
Nicole Livingstone.

AFLW CEO Nicole Livingstone is kicking serious goals

Former swimming champ Nicole Livingstone has the winning edge to take the AFLW to the next level.

  • by Luke Ryan
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Sport

Steve Jackson, second from left, didn't think he'd even get on in the '89 grand final.

Raiders hero Steve Jackson seals it from the best seat in the house

Steve Jackson never thought he'd play. He was just happy to have the best seat in the house.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Nick Cotric hasn't missed a game on his way to 50 NRL caps and he's only missed one training session.

Raiders young gun Nick Cotric goes straight to 50 NRL games

Nick Cotric doesn't miss much. Not NRL games, barely even any training sessions. The only thing the Canberra Raiders winger has missed is NSW Cup. Completely.

  • by David Polkinghorne

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