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Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Karleen Minney

WATCH'Unlikely to get to zero': ACT records 16 new cases of COVID-19

Sarah Lansdown

Nick Coatsworth says the days of targeting COVID-zero are over. Picture: Keegan Carroll

ACT shows Delta struggles, COVID-zero is over: Coatsworth

Finn McHugh

A redacted and scanned version of the May 2018 whiteboard drawing at the Alexander Maconochie Centre. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERVulnerable inmate sues ACT government for 'vile and racist' hangman drawing

Toby Vue

St Edmund's College has been exposed to COVID-19. Picture: Rohan Thomson

New close contact sites include school, medical clinic

Lanie Tindale
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Police have ordered the woman's two passengers into home quarantine. Picture: Supplied

COVID-positive person found drink driving with two others in car: police

Lanie Tindale

A Canberra businessman accused of revving a chainsaw at a woman has been granted bail after his lawyer presented new evidence. Picture: Karleen Minney

Accused chainsaw wielder who threatened to kill given bail after new video evidence

Toby Vue

A Hackett woman already on bail has faced court again after she allegedly breached COVID health directions. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERWoman charged for maskless wandering of streets after running out of smokes

Toby Vue

Thredbo will end the Winter ski season on Sunday. Picture: Thredbo Media

Thredbo to close early due to low visitor numbers

Lanie Tindale

As it happened: Boost to mental health funding during outbreak

When ACT police refused to issue traffic fines

UPDATEDProtestors in Melbourne CBD face off with riot police

Services Australia's Tuggeranong office listed as exposure site

Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Karleen Minney

WATCH'Unlikely to get to zero': ACT records 16 new cases of COVID-19

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

Bystanders pulled the seemingly distressed kangaroo from Lake Burley Griffin twice. Picture: Penelope Twemlow.

Locals pull 'fighting' kangaroo from Lake Burley Griffin

Snow at Corin Forest in 2012. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Chance of snow in Canberra this week, bureau says

63/65 Maribyrnong Avenue, Kaleen ACT sells to developer for $2.29m. Pictures: Carter and Co Agents

SUBSCRIBERNeighbouring Kaleen homes sell to developer for $2.29m

The economics of childcare goes beyond the hourly rate. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe cost of childcare alone shouldn't put you off returning to work

Evergrande wooed retail investors

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Russia found guilty of Litvinenko killing

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Third Russian charged over Skripal attack

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Vic police warn protesters to stay home

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Germany warns of lost trust over AUKUS

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WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

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More bus routes have been added to the casual exposure sites.

COVID exposure list widens to federal buildings, new casual contacts for transport routes

Peter Brewer
Miriam Webber

Chief Minister Andrew Barr, who says the ACT should not be treated differently to other states in Pfizer allocations during a COVID-19 outbreak. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT's mass vaccination clinics to miss out on Pfizer supply boost

Jasper Lindell

Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rapid-testing companies left in the dark

Gerard Cockburn

More bus routes have been added to the casual exposure sites.

COVID exposure list widens to federal buildings, new casual contacts for transport routes

Pfizer says its vaccine induces a robust immune response in five to 11 year olds.

Pfizer says its vaccine is safe in kids

Michael Erman

St Edmund's College has been exposed to COVID-19. Picture: Rohan Thomson

New close contact sites include school, medical clinic

Lanie Tindale
2hrs ago

Protesters moved on to Melbourne's West Gate freeway after a confrontation with riot police.

Vic police warn protesters to stay home

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Australia's new vaccination advertisement (pictured) teases freedom at the end of lockdown, including travel.

WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

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Benjamin Hoffmann was allegedly high on drugs when he shot the Palms Motel caretaker in Darwin.

'Search for girlfriend' before NT killings

The OECD says governments must get people vaccinated as quickly as possible.

Vaccination key to global outlook: OECD

Pete Murray in SAS Australia mode. Photo: Jeremy Greive

Why Pete Murray said yes to Australia's most extreme reality show

Kate ONeill

Police arrested a 17-year-old in Lismore and charged him over a stabbing near Coffs Harbour.

Teen charged over NSW beach stabbing

Tiffanie Turnbull

Ten people, aged 15 to 19, have been charged over a teenager's bashing in Milton.

Qld teens charged over second attack

Tiffanie Turnbull

Pandemic pressure: Can NSW rural and regional health cope?

Pandemic pressure: Can NSW rural and regional health cope?

Meg Francis

Christian Porter arriving at question time. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERDoes the PM think Christian Porter's resignation will be enough?

Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce says Christian Porter's resignation is right, but not the end of his career.

Give Porter another chance: Barnaby Joyce

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham has defended the government's dealings with France over the submarine contract. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

French submarine snub in Australia's national interest: Birmingham

Recalled ambassador Jean-Pierre Thebault is expressing France's anger with Australia.

Joyce defends secrecy over submarine deal

Superannuation minister Jane Hume. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Parents losing out on superannuation loop hole

Gerard Cockburn

Labor shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vaccine failures will cost the economy billions: Labor

Gerard Cockburn

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a "forever partnership" with the US and UK as it acquires nuclear-powered submarines. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

PM all in on 'forever' deal with US, UK for nuclear-run subs

Harley Dennett
Miriam Webber
Sarah Basford Canales

Deepak-Raj Gupta says federal Labor's decision to parachute in Kristina Keneally to run in Fowler could put people of colour off politics. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Seen as bridesmaids': Labor anger over Keneally's Fowler switch

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Medicare was a central policy proposal at the 1983 federal election, extensively debated and strongly supported by the electorate. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWith no one watching, Medicare has turned into a poster child for generational inequity

Paul Mackey

The economics of childcare goes beyond the hourly rate. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe cost of childcare alone shouldn't put you off returning to work

Kim Fenton

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is on his way to America after ditching a French submarine contract in favour of a new security partnership with the US and UK. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONCoalition seems intent on sinking Australia's reputation

Tim Hollo

Montgomery Cole White leaves court on a previous occasion. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERMolotov cocktail used in 'disgraceful' skatepark reprisals, court told

Acton man Alexander Matters, 20, walks out of court after being granted bail on Monday. Picture: Toby Vue

SUBSCRIBERFormer political staffer given bail after rape charges

Murder victim Richard "Dick" Cater. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERElderly man's killer has time behind bars almost halved

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Yes you can make fish and chip pies. Picture: Supplied

The pie's the limit

Karen Hardy

Graham Fransella in his studio. The artist's work is on show on Beaver Galleries' website. Picture: Viki Petherbridge

Inside the life of an artist during lockdown

Amy Martin

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Yes you can make fish and chip pies. Picture: Supplied

The pie's the limit

Jamie Oliver and his family making memories over the dinner table. Picture: David Loftus

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

Karen Hardy

Head to California with a recipe from Vivian Lui's Eat California. Picture: Shutterstock

Take a culinary journey around the world

Karen Hardy

St Edmund's College has been exposed to COVID-19. Picture: Rohan Thomson

New close contact sites include school, medical clinic

2hrs ago

St Edmund's College has been exposed to COVID-19. Picture: Rohan Thomson

New close contact sites include school, medical clinic

2hrs ago

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Police have ordered the woman's two passengers into home quarantine. Picture: Supplied

COVID-positive person found drink driving with two others in car: police

Police have ordered the woman's two passengers into home quarantine. Picture: Supplied

COVID-positive person found drink driving with two others in car: police

Prop Mark Nicholls has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with South Sydney. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERFormer Raider keen to solve Souths' prelim final woes

Melbourne's Simon Goodwin has been named AFL coach of the year for 2021.

Dees' Goodwin named AFL coach of the year

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The Brumbies are still in talks with Plus500 about extending their deal. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERBrumbies look to lock in sponsorship deal

Brumbies trio Darcy Swain, Noah Lolesio and Len Ikitau. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER"He was benching 140kg as an 18 year old" - Len's rapid rise

Teenager Darcie Brown claimed 4-33 as Australia swept to a nine-wicket ODI win over India.

Tyro tearaway helps Aust extend ODI streak

Rob Forsaith

Penrith will bank on Jarome Luai's rise as a State of Origin player as they chase an NRL title.

Panthers back finals lessons in GF rematch

Pamela Whaley

Chris Grant has urged the Western Bulldogs to make the most of their AFL grand final opportunities.

AFL legend urges Bulldogs to seize moment

Michael Ramsey

Penrith have been fined $25,000 fine for the actions of a trainer late in their win over Parramatta.

Penrith trainer banned, club fined $25,000

Pamela Whaley

A resident wields a cloth dragon outside the Evergrande Yujing Bay residential complex in Beijing.

Evergrande wooed retail investors

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A resident wields a cloth dragon outside the Evergrande Yujing Bay residential complex in Beijing.

Evergrande wooed retail investors

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The European Court of Human Rights says Russia was responsible for killing Alexander Litvinenko.

Russia found guilty of Litvinenko killing

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The European Court of Human Rights says Russia was responsible for killing Alexander Litvinenko.

Russia found guilty of Litvinenko killing

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Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov are accused of trying to kill ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal.

Third Russian charged over Skripal attack

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Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov are accused of trying to kill ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal.

Third Russian charged over Skripal attack

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Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Future living: New residential development Ives incorporates retail space as part of the strategy to provide village shopping convenience to Bruce.

Could Bruce be your perfect new suburb?

A well-designed and functional website is an important element in the success of a small business. Picture: Shutterstock

How much does a professional website cost?

FINAL GIFT: Brian Jenkins, pictured in his orchard in 2002, is one of the thousands of generous Australians who have left a gift to a charity in their Wills. His bequest to The Alfred Hospital allowed his family to create a life-changing cancer research fellowship in his name. Picture: Supplied

Australian legends: How to make a difference by including a charity in your Will

Changing lives: The Australian-made AirPhysio device helps clear airways and strengthen lungs. Picture: Supplied

Fast-growing regional business helping people breathe again

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

STRAIGHTENING OUT LEAF CURL: Timing is everything for effectively treating stone fruit trees for the horrifying-looking disease known as leaf curl. Picture: Hannah Moloney.

How to treat leaf curl in stone fruit trees

Hannah Moloney

Head to California with a recipe from Vivian Lui's Eat California. Picture: Shutterstock

Take a culinary journey around the world

Karen Hardy

Virtual horse racing becomes latest NFT obsession

Virtual horse racing becomes latest NFT obsession

Noel Whittaker

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

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Who won what and who wore what at the Emmys

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The $130,000 record-breaking yearling bull with buyer syndicate representative Peter McNamara, Gilmandyke Angus, Orange, and Lawsons Angus cooperator herd breeders Vince and Debbie Rheinberger, Boorowa.

Lawsons set $130,000 Australian yearling record

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The $130,000 record-breaking yearling bull with buyer syndicate representative Peter McNamara, Gilmandyke Angus, Orange, and Lawsons Angus cooperator herd breeders Vince and Debbie Rheinberger, Boorowa.

Lawsons set $130,000 Australian yearling record

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Leeanne, Patrick, Pat and Andrew Davis, with Geoff Burley, Guyra, Abby Davis and Dan Minehan with the top priced ram.

Demondrille averaged $3162

Leeanne, Patrick, Pat and Andrew Davis, with Geoff Burley, Guyra, Abby Davis and Dan Minehan with the top priced ram.

Demondrille averaged $3162

Three-year-old Poll Shorthorn cows with calves sold for a high of $4000 a unit at Dunedoo last week. Photo: supplied

Shorthorn breeders hit $4000 at Dunedoo sale

Three-year-old Poll Shorthorn cows with calves sold for a high of $4000 a unit at Dunedoo last week. Photo: supplied

Shorthorn breeders hit $4000 at Dunedoo sale