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Images of the Australian War Memorial's planned extension.

First look at war memorial's $500m expansion plans

Steve Evans

Canberra is the source of most jobs relocated under plans to "decentralise" the public service. Picture: Jay Cronan

SUBSCRIBERACT losing the most public service jobs from decentralisation

Doug Dingwall

Manuka Swimming Pool's longest tenured swimmer, Merv Knowles, gives his tick of approval to the recently upgraded pool. Mr Knowles was able to inspect the pool before it was filled with water. Picture: Karleen Minney

Manuka Pool upgrade has Merv's approval

Elliot Williams

Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg wants to boost workforce participation rates for over-65s.

Treasurer warns of ageing 'time bomb'

Daniel McCulloch
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ACT transport minister Chris Steel and chief minister Andrew Barr inspecting the Yutong Electric E12 bus.

40 new diesel-powered buses to join Transport Canberra's fleet

Dan Jervis-Bardy

A dingo pup looks out of its den in Namadgi National Park. Picture: Channel Nine

SUBSCRIBERSir David Attenborough to tell the tale of Canberra's dingoes

Blake Foden

A stand-off between anti-government protesters and riot police continues at a Hong Kong university.

Hong Kong students in dramatic escape from cordon

James Pomfret and Jessie Pang

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne: Reports on Chinese crackdown disturbing. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Chinese community calls out racism

Kirsten Lawson

SUBSCRIBERWhy police raided the cell of a secret prisoner in Canberra's jail

Iranian refugee Behrouz Boochani not allowed in Australia: Dutton

Pay gap between men and women still real and large

Oklahoma Wal-Mart shooting near site of Chris Lane tragedy

Images of the Australian War Memorial's planned extension.

First look at war memorial's $500m expansion plans

Canberra's Nick Kyrgios has again been snubbed for the Newcombe Medal. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Newcombe Medal snub continues for Kyrgios

Merrick Watts is bringing Grapes of Mirth to Canberra. Picture: Supplied

Wine not? Comedy comes to Pialligo Estate

Blake Budak, co-owner of Landspeed Records in Garema Place is celebrating the store's 25th anniversary. Picture: Karleen Minney

Landspeed Records celebrates 25 sound years

Awards will be presented to some of the best wines in Australia this week. Picture: Karleen Minney.

Win tickets to an exclusive wine tasting event

David Pope's view: Pooh-lice protesters ...

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Escape from purgatory ...

Ardern gifts Prince Charles 10 trees

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ASIC clarifies small business loan conduct

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Is that a person? No it's a termite mound...

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Qld esky murder conviction quashed

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Buy from the Bush reaches new milestone, social media giant adds support

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'Hazardous' haze levels plague Sydney

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Canberra is the source of most jobs relocated under plans to "decentralise" the public service. Picture: Jay Cronan

SUBSCRIBERACT losing the most public service jobs from decentralisation

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne: Reports on Chinese crackdown disturbing. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Chinese community calls out racism

Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg wants to boost workforce participation rates for over-65s.

Treasurer warns of ageing 'time bomb'

1hr ago

Former PM Malcom Turnbull is certain the coalition would have won the election with him as leader.

I 'absolutely' would have won: Turnbull

"Australians are becoming better informed and better prepared when they travel": Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DFAT receives 48,000 emergency calls as overseas trips skyrocket

Pallavi Singhal

Scott Morrison says his Liberal colleagues' response to their China ban was "very appropriate".

PM 'very disappointed' by China ban on MPs

Daniel McCulloch

National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Stuart Robert on Thursday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Minister reveals 'practical changes' to make NDIS more flexible

Fergus Hunter

Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton will announce the new industry code on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

New code for devices to stop hackers

Anthony Galloway

Some hope amongst the climate change foolishness

OPINIONSome hope amongst the climate change foolishness

Dr Mary McMillan

Self-interest should drive China links

Self-interest should drive China links

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Riot police fire teargas and rubber bullets as protesters attempt to leave The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on Monday. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONHong Kong: police legitimacy draining away amid rage

Carol Anne Goodwin Jones

Liam Budge, left, Michelle Nicolle and Leisa Keen in Flight Memory at the Street Theatre. Picture: Shelly Higgs

REVIEWFlight Memory an unusual and striking new piece

Alanna Maclean

Merrick Watts is bringing Grapes of Mirth to Canberra. Picture: Supplied

Wine not? Comedy comes to Pialligo Estate

Amy Martin

Strawberry Charlotte, crispy tuille, strawberry mousse and fennel yoghurt foam. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz

Les Bistronomes goes upmarket

Kirsten Lawson

Liam Budge, left, Michelle Nicolle and Leisa Keen in Flight Memory at the Street Theatre. Picture: Shelly Higgs

REVIEWFlight Memory an unusual and striking new piece

Matt Preston has fallen in love with vegetables. Picture: Mark Roper

More than just vegetables

Karen Hardy

Corn and chorizo salad. Picture: Bec Hudson

A food adventure around the world

Canberra's Nick Kyrgios has again been snubbed for the Newcombe Medal. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Newcombe Medal snub continues for Kyrgios

ALPG boss Karen Lunn hopes the Canberra Classic can be resurrected in the future. Picture: Kate Leith

SUBSCRIBERCanberra Classic canned after losing major sponsor

Canberra United co-captain Karly Roestbakken suffered a broken nose in the club's season opener. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Roestbakken in doubt for City clash with broken nose

Australia A lock Michaela Leonard says player welfare comes first. Picture: Marina Neil

Measles case leads to rugby cancellation

Latrell Mitchell has won back-to-back NRL premierships with Sydney Roosters.

Latrell wants to play fullback: Robinson all but confirms exit

Matt Encarnacion

Para athletes Sarah Walsh and Cameron Crombie are unconcerned about the Australian Sports Commission getting hacked. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERAIS athletes' only concern is Tokyo 2020 not AIS hack

David Polkinghorne

Joseph Mcgrail-Bateup broke a Guinness World Record for shooting 10 arrows in 59.84 seconds. Picture: Phil Bevan

Town-crier shoots for Guinness World Record

Lucie Bertoldo

Lleyton Hewitt has praised Nick Kyrgios as a team player ahead of Australia's Davis Cup campaign.

Hewitt full of praise for team man Kyrgios

Ian McCullough

Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Music theatre in your thongs: Canberra Symphony returns to Government House lawns for picnic concert

Vantage Strata Managing Director Chris Miller.

Vantage Strata named Canberra's leading strata management experts

SMSFs create opportunities when supported by good advice

SMSFs create opportunities when supported by good advice

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

Ginninderry Display Village inspires a new way of living

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Vehicles face airbag registration ban

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Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Gemma Purves

ASIC chair James Shipton says small business loans are not covered by the regulator's guidelines.

ASIC clarifies small business loan conduct

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There are hundreds of dressed up termite mounds along the Stuart Highway, which runs the north-south length of Australia, and all around the NT. Pictures: Professor Claire Smith.

Is that a person? No it's a termite mound...

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William Dean's murder conviction has been quashed but substituted with a manslaughter conviction.

Qld esky murder conviction quashed

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Following: Klou co-owner Sophia Acheson has welcomed Buy from the Bush and an opportunity to attend digital training. Photo: FAYE WHEELER

Buy from the Bush reaches new milestone, social media giant adds support

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Much of Sydney is covered in a think blanket of smoke as bushfires continue to hit NSW.

'Hazardous' haze levels plague Sydney

AAP reporters
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Images of the Australian War Memorial's planned extension.

First look at war memorial's $500m expansion plans

Steve Evans
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Sandra Parker says action to protect vulnerable workers is a priority for the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Seven Crust workers underpaid $36k in Vic

Christine McGinn
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Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg wants to boost workforce participation rates for over-65s.

Treasurer warns of ageing 'time bomb'

Daniel McCulloch
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New Zealanders will get some extended time with Charles and Camilla on Tuesday.

Ardern gifts Prince Charles 10 trees

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New Zealanders will get some extended time with Charles and Camilla on Tuesday.

Ardern gifts Prince Charles 10 trees

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A NASA image showing bright methane clouds drifting in the summer skies of Saturn's moon Titan

Scientists map Saturn's exotic moon Titan

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A NASA image showing bright methane clouds drifting in the summer skies of Saturn's moon Titan

Scientists map Saturn's exotic moon Titan

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Gunfire forces people to take cover behind a truck during a protest against Haiti's president.

Gunshots wound four at Haiti protest

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Gunfire forces people to take cover behind a truck during a protest against Haiti's president.

Gunshots wound four at Haiti protest

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Achieving a healthy weight before pregnancy is very important in improving ovulation and increasing the chance of spontaneous conception.

Q: What do I need to know before trying for a baby?

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Matt Preston has fallen in love with vegetables. Picture: Mark Roper

More than just vegetables

Karen Hardy

The Old Stone House in Bungendore. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Behind the walls of the Old Stone House

Susan Parsons

EXPLORE: Let our new travel section help you dream and plan your next holiday.

Explore: your new favourite travel destination

Joanne Crawford

The Coastal Pacific takes in everything the South Island has to offer: ocean, mountains, vineyards and wildlife. Picture: Robin Heyworth

Watch the beautiful south roll by

Tim Richards

Our team took blood samples, four DNA samples and imbedded two GPS tracking devices while myself and eight others worked hard to keep the animal upright. Photos: Scott McRae

Combining conservation with wanderlust

Scott McRae

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

Janssen (9) and Kristine Villas from Wright.

Bounce into summer

Ashley Byron from Franklin.

Socials: They did the monster mash

Ashliegh Warylo of Theodore and Jack Davey of Gowrie.

Socials: Theatre takes on mental health

Australian beach expert Brad Farmer reviewing Wagga Beach on Friday. Picture: Contributed

Wagga Beach in the running for top 20 best beaches in Australia

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Australian beach expert Brad Farmer reviewing Wagga Beach on Friday. Picture: Contributed

Wagga Beach in the running for top 20 best beaches in Australia

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Peter Kearney and Stuart McKechnie of Elders Killara Feedlot during the MLA Red Meat producer tours on Monday.

Feedlot's big learnings from current dry spell

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Peter Kearney and Stuart McKechnie of Elders Killara Feedlot during the MLA Red Meat producer tours on Monday.

Feedlot's big learnings from current dry spell

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Inferno: Firefighters are continuing to try and control the massive Guyra Road fire at Ebor. Photo: Fire and Rescue NSW Armidale

Firebug-accused to remain behind bars as huge blaze burns

Inferno: Firefighters are continuing to try and control the massive Guyra Road fire at Ebor. Photo: Fire and Rescue NSW Armidale

Firebug-accused to remain behind bars as huge blaze burns