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What goes on inside the world of finishing schools? Picture: Shutterstock

Princess Diana did it. So did Camilla, but how relevant is finishing school in a modern world?

Kirsten and Joseph Tapine. Picture: Melissa Cox of Stories With Mel

Raider Joe Tapine and Kirsten Stanton tie the knot

Eliud Kipchoge ran a marathon in under two hours.

Kipchoge smashes magical two-hour marathon barrier

Governor-General David Hurley speaks with families at Government House open day on Sunday, when thousands saw inside the house. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Down Dunrossil Dr, Canberrans peep inside the Governor-General's digs

A still from surveillance footage of the man attacking the dog. Picture: Supplied

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Man jailed for brutal attack on dog shown in court footage

A fighter from the Syrian Democratic Forces, a US-backed Kurdish-led alliance, keeps watch from a rooftop in Bagouz, Syria. Picture: Getty Images

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Rain not enough to extinguish NSW fires

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SA firefighters to head to NSW

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Dutch take pole in solar challenge

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PM won't overreact to Dutton, China clash

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Anti-Poverty Week to focus on Newstart

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Turkey invasion has revived IS: SDF

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The PM says a hostile exchange between Peter Dutton and China simply reflects difference.

Morrison downplays Dutton, China stoush

President of the Australian Medical Association Dr Tony Bartone. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Alcohol lobby campaigns against 'harsh' guidelines

Public servants working for ASIC have not been covered by whistleblower protections since July.

Whistleblower protections accidentally removed for ASIC staff

Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will be paid well in the part time role. Picture: Trevor Collens

Julie Bishop's ANU pay packet revealed

Morrison has focused on kava and rugby in his discussions with Fijian PM Frank Bainimarama (L).

Climate takes backseat on PM's Fiji visit

Rebecca Gredley

Scott Morrison will visit a military training camp in Fiji as he bids for stronger ties in Pacific.

Morrison to spruik military ties with Fiji

Rebecca Gredley

Journalist and author Mark Mordue. Picture: Ingvar Kenne.

'Catch-22 madness': Life on the dole

Kirsten Lawson

Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar is responsible for the bill. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Senate gets green light on on first-home buyer plan

Sally Whyte

Climate-science sexism reheated

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Climate-science sexism reheated

Ian Warden

A little more confusion added to the climate policy debate

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A little more confusion added to the climate policy debate

Michelle Grattan

Time has come to cull the number of political advisers

Time has come to cull the number of political advisers

Letters to the editor

Chloe Zuel (right) plays Anita in West Side Story. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Broadway classic lights up stage at Canberra Theatre Centre

Amy Martin

Dog Yoga, being held on Sunday as part of the Dogs' Day Out at Floriade. Verity Griffin with Hamilton 14-weeks-old, Tia Nicholson, 14, Lauren Hancock, 14, and Cath Cotter with Gatsby, 3. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Doga? Petals and pups for the final day of Floriade

Kimberley Le Lievre

What goes on inside the world of finishing schools? Picture: Shutterstock

Princess Diana did it. So did Camilla, but how relevant is finishing school in a modern world?

Amy Martin

Chloe Zuel (right) plays Anita in West Side Story. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Broadway classic lights up stage at Canberra Theatre Centre

Jennifer Lopez, left, and Constance Wu in Hustlers. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Smart stripping bare of a scam

Ron Cerabona

Liron Ben-Shlush as Orna in Working Woman. Picture: Supplied

REVIEW
Working Woman in the right place

Cris Kennedy

Canberra Capitals guard Maddison Rocci is poised to play a bigger role this season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Backyard battles behind Rocci's rise to WNBL success

Australian sprinter Melissa Breen will go to Berlin for her first indoor athletics season. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Breen to boost Olympics bid in Berlin with career first

Connor Welfare bowled well but the day belonged to his Tuggeranong Valley teammate. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Seventh heaven: Tuggeranong's Sharma shreds Norths

Canberra Chill's Manabu Yamashita scored in the shoot out. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Twins leave Chilling Staines on Perth

Kurtley Beale of Australia is assisted off the pitch by medical staff on Friday. Picture: Getty Images

Independent doctor to rule on Beale's Wallabies availability

Tom Decent

Recruit George Williams will look to stamp his mark on the Raiders. Picture: Adam McLean

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Green Machine to add extra strike to rock solid defence

David Polkinghorne

Bayley Kuenzle played in the Canberra Vikings' final decider against NSW Country Eagles. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

No place like home for Canberra Vikings

Lucie Bertoldo

Capitals coach Paul Goriss has no room for excuses. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We're ready': Capitals look to make their mark

Caden Helmers

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

When it comes to buying a car you need to be savvy

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

New Northbourne residents move in and reap off the plan benefits

SEE THE WORLD: Windows to the World returns with open days held at embassies and high commissions across October 12-13 and 19-20.

How you can see the world without a passport

Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French to American people in 1886 and has been the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100 years.

One cruise, four bucket-list destinations - tick

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

The seven simple rules to maintaining a Self Managed Super Fund

By Dean Easterby, Financial Adviser with Parker Financial

Shop anytime, anywhere: To become a savvy online shopper, all you need to do is type in the website of the product that you are looking for which should take you right there. Then select your items and head for the checkout.

Shopping with greater convenience

Emma Brown

See Treasures of India with The Senior and Collette in 2020

See Treasures of India with The Senior and Collette in 2020

Rain has eased conditions significantly, but not enough to extinguish bushfires in northern NSW.

Rain not enough to extinguish NSW fires

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A second batch of South Australian firefighters will head to help fight bushfires in northern NSW.

SA firefighters to head to NSW

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A total of 45 teams will travel in solar cars from Darwin to Adelaide for the World Solar Challenge.

Dutch take pole in solar challenge

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Scott Morrison has avoided overreacting to a clash between his minister Peter Dutton and China.

PM won't overreact to Dutton, China clash

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The organisers of Anti-Poverty week say increasing Newstart would help around 160 thousand children.

Anti-Poverty Week to focus on Newstart

Colin Brinsden
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At least 55 homes have been destroyed in bushfires that have swept across northern NSW.

Rain eases NSW fire conditions

A Melbourne real estate agency has been hit with a $900,000 fine for underquoting.

Vic agency fined $900k for underquoting

Caroline Schelle

Australia's Kurdish communities have gathered to protest at Turkish military action in Syria.

Protesters gather in solidarity with Kurds

Aine Fox

Turkish forces have pushed into northern Syria in a campaign targeting Kurdish-led militia.

Turkey invasion has revived IS: SDF

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Turkish forces have pushed into northern Syria in a campaign targeting Kurdish-led militia.

Turkey invasion has revived IS: SDF

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Four people have been killed and three others wounded at an illegal gambling site in Brooklyn.

Four killed at illegal gambling site in US

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Four people have been killed and three others wounded at an illegal gambling site in Brooklyn.

Four killed at illegal gambling site in US

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Xi Jinping has arrived in Nepal for the first visit by a Chinese president in more than 20 years.

China's Xi in long-awaited visit to Nepal

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Xi Jinping has arrived in Nepal for the first visit by a Chinese president in more than 20 years.

China's Xi in long-awaited visit to Nepal

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MODERN: Large format blocks laid in a herringbone pattern are perfect for today's designer homes, or for adding a modern twist to heritage homes.

The 'classic contemporary' look is flawless

Kick your shoes off and chill in the backyard | Trending

Kick your shoes off and chill in the backyard | Trending

Linley Wilkie

Author Heather Rose has changed direction with Bruny, her new novel. Picture: Jim Rice

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Political thriller with a global bent

Colin Steele

Scenic views of Spencers Creek on the trail to Mount Kosciuszko. Picture: Paul Sinclair

Mountain climbing for the unfit

David Whitely

Denver's Big Blue Bear at the convention centre - one of many pieces of fantastic public art

Crud, and the capital of grandeur, in Colarado

Lisa Mullins

Walking along the Shoalhaven Coast from one deserted beach to another. Picture: Supplied

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600km, 400 beaches, 'one of the best walks' and right on our doorstep

Tim the Yowie Man

ART FORM: "I've stuck with pen, paper and paint," says Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd, pictured here painting the cat Scarface Claw in her home studio in New Zealand.

Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd's chaos theory

Geraldine Cardozo

FRIEND IN NEED: Alma's recognition of Tom's stroke symptoms helped to get him to hospital for a treatment in a timely fashion

Quick thinking Alma a stroke of luck for Tom

See over a million spring flowering bulbs at Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Victoria, including tulips, daffodils, ranunculus and anemones.

Hello petal! Australia's must-see flower festivals

Geraldine Cardozo

Corrina Thatcher of Cairns and Paula Towner of Queanbeyan.

Socials: Dickens drama brought to life

Blake and Ben Palmer of Fadden.

A fresh perspective

Ron Cerabona

Leanne and Andrew Thomas of Townsville.

Socials: Investigating a dark mystery

The Red Meat Advisory Council will release the Meat Industry Strategic Plan 2030 at Parliament House in Canberra on October 16.

Lofty goals underpin red meat industry's future

The Red Meat Advisory Council will release the Meat Industry Strategic Plan 2030 at Parliament House in Canberra on October 16.

Lofty goals underpin red meat industry's future

The 9500-tonne tyre stockpile. Picture: REX MARTINICH.

Company fined $440k for tyre stockpile, watch timelapse video

The 9500-tonne tyre stockpile. Picture: REX MARTINICH.

Company fined $440k for tyre stockpile, watch timelapse video

Tenterfield Dam. Photo: File

No end in sight with residents ordered to continue boiling water

Tenterfield Dam. Photo: File

No end in sight with residents ordered to continue boiling water