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Sunday 5 July 2026
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'Schools are always a microcosm of the society that we live in.'
Lucy Arundell
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One of Canberra's first co-operative housing communities was also one of the last.
Sally Pryor
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When will sleepy mainstream Libs wake up to their real opponent?
Mark Kenny
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Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, right, with Andrew Hastie. Picture AAP
The property sold at the top end of the guide after seven days on market.
Jade Lazarevic
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12 Abbot Street, Maitland, sold after seven days on market with Matt Thompson of Harcourts Newcastle. Picture supplied
What happens when the idealism of youth must face the compromises of life?
Jasper Lindell
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Debut novelist Jessy Wu, inset, draws on her time at the Australian National University, rear, in Good Intentions. Pictures Graham Tidy, supplied
Allhomes
A rare blend of space and convenience.
Jil Hogan • 17m ago
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70 years later, it is the Canberra region's biggest myth.
Tim the Yowie Man
Submerged fences are one of the many hazards when boating in Lake George. Picture by Tim the Yowie Man
Advocates fear bureaucratic nightmare for visa holders.
Ray Athwal
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'We can't even use this toilet you useless builder,' he texted.
Hannah Neale
text messages a lawyer sent to a builder. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Canva
The Giants ended Fremantle's 14-game winning streak.
David Polkinghorne
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Riley Hamilton takes a mark on debut. Picture AAP
Are home values dropping in your suburb? Check our interactive map.
Georgina Sebar
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A Pettit & Sevitt display home currently for sale in Weston Creek. Picture supplied
Court documents reveal elderly crash driver 'panicked'.
Mardi Borg, Bageshri Savyasachi
The US is breaking our hearts and wallets but can it win us back?
Michael Turtle
"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" .. the Statue of Liberty in New York. Picture Shutterstock
Hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front ‌have marched through Washington, DC, ahead of July 4 concerts and fireworks.
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Dwayne Johnson gushes over his teenaged co-star Catherine Laga'aia.
Catherine Laga'aia plays the title character in the live-action remake of Moana, which opens July 8. Picture by Disney
Australia is out of the World Cup.
Anna Harrington, Bageshri Savyasachi, Ray Athwal, Petlee Peter
Fans gather in Garema Place to cheer on the Socceroos. Inset: young people allegedly involved in the altercation. Pictures by Petlee Peter
The woman managed to escape the house to alert a neighbour.
Mardi Borg
Recap all of the action from around the grounds in Canberra.
Caden Helmers • 2hrs ago
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Mega gallery: see the 120 best junior sport photos of June
Archaeologists say they have unearthed fourth-century quarters in Egypt, revealing residential and religious structures including a basilica church.
The car's owner lost consciousness during alleged confrontation.
Mardi Borg
The man attempted to flee on foot after officers spotted him.
Mardi Borg
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Government backtracks on aged care algorithm, will restore human oversight
Phoebe Loomes
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Former NSW deputy premier has returned to politics.
Simon McCarthy
Hunter senator Ross Cadell. John Barilaro inset. Pictures from file.
At its worst, the meeting is described as 'a lifeless beast'.
Michelle Grattan
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Lead AUKUS commissioner Peter Garrett and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Inset: Submarine. Pictures by AAP, AP, Karleen Minney
Second round of service-wide talks formally begins.
Miriam Webber
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Treasury outlines radical audit split options for big four.
Ray Athwal
Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Dr Daniel Mulino. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
More details of pay review for top bureaucrats revealed.
Miriam Webber
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The Remuneration Tribunal is considering whether pay for Canberra's most influential public servants is still appropriate. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Court documents reveal elderly crash driver 'panicked'.
Mardi Borg, Bageshri Savyasachi
The woman managed to escape the house to alert a neighbour.
Mardi Borg
The man attempted to flee on foot after officers spotted him.
Mardi Borg
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One of Canberra's first co-operative housing communities was also one of the last.
Sally Pryor
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David Ritchie and Irma Ficarra outside their Urambi Village home. Pictures by Karleen Minney
Are home values dropping in your suburb? Check our interactive map.
Georgina Sebar
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A Pettit & Sevitt display home currently for sale in Weston Creek. Picture supplied

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There are good-time destinations, and others that invite you to bear witness to troubled pasts.
Amy Cooper • 1hr ago
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Port of the week: Aomori, Japan
Anna Houlahan
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Aomori, Japan.
From pubs full of character to glorious gardens, tour the historic Bloomsbury.
Amy Cooper
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Tavistock Square London. Picture by Shutterstock
'I was going to be hung up at dawn because we had nowhere to go.'
Anna Houlahan
Plus, three events worth travelling for.
Staff Writers
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'We were being held captive, there wasn't much we could do.'
Anna Houlahan
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Elephant raids a tuk-tuk in Sri Lanka (left) and Darcie Van Huisstede with her partner Matt (right). Picture supplied
Here's our verdict on the newest expedition ship in northern Australia.
Penelope Arthur
Paspaley Pearl's Sun Deck.
Visit the riverside town where the nation sealed its independence.
Catherine Marshall
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The site of Yorktown Battlefield. Picture by Virginia Tourism Corporation
What happens when the idealism of youth must face the compromises of life?
Jasper Lindell
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Debut novelist Jessy Wu, inset, draws on her time at the Australian National University, rear, in Good Intentions. Pictures Graham Tidy, supplied
'We can't even use this toilet you useless builder,' he texted.
Hannah Neale
text messages a lawyer sent to a builder. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Canva
There are good-time destinations, and others that invite you to bear witness to troubled pasts.
Amy Cooper • 1hr ago
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Prince Harry is set to travel alone to London, a representative says, while his wife Meghan and their two children may still join his trip outside the capital.
It is unknown if his family will accompany Harry for parts of his UK visit outside of London. Photo: AP PHOTO
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York City wedding was a star-studded affair, with a string of celebrities spotted attending the nuptials.
Pierra Willix
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony attended by hundreds. Photo: AP PHOTO
China's budget SUV will get hybrid power in Australia.
Tim Gibson
The Honda Civic Type R is back in stock, but it won't stick around for long.
Tim Gibson
Order books reopen for Honda Civic Type R
The 2027 Cupra Formentor S is the entry-level version of this small SUV line-up in Australia.
Jack Quick
Cupra Formentor S 2027 review: snapshot
It feels like Audi's Q3 has been with us since the dawn of automotive time, but it's only 15 years since the compact five-door SUV began following in the wheel tracks of its larger Q7 and Q5 siblings.
James Cleary
This small SUV doubles as a hot hatch
The days of big diesel dual-cab utes could soon be over, as carmakers around the globe pour resources into a new type of workhorse.
Dom Tripolone
Four new game-changing utes flip the script
From the lecture hall to Muster Dogs, how country principal and UNE alumnus, Ian Worley, is innovating regional education
Elizabeth Habermann
UNE alumni showcase how regional health and education secure town futures.
Dr Maddeson Hardman, UNE alumni, was named Junior Medical Officer of the Year in 2025 for her significant contributions to the education and support of prevocational trainees. Picture supplied
Here's a brief history of the Living Buddha reincarnation system in Tibetan Buddhism.
The cast statue of Karma Pakshi. Picture supplied by Embassy of the People's Republic of China
China and Australia form a key strategic alliance for sustainable agriculture.
A provider that aligns with personal values is crucial to a long-term care arrangement.
The team at At Home Together understands every household has its own rhythm, and strive to integrate seamlessly into your life. Picture supplied
Plan your next adventure in the Central West.
Dayle Latham
Our winter/spring 2026 edition cover features members of Women Want Adventure enjoying the Blue Mountains. Picture supplied
The Senior
The hidden new aged care costs you can legally refuse to pay.
Phoebe Loomes
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The inspiring reason this 82-year-old is cycling 5,000km.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Bob and Tom embarking on a massive adventure. Picture supplied
Government backtracks on aged care algorithm, will restore human oversight
Phoebe Loomes
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Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae announced a controversial algorithm,based aged care assessment tool would be changed, after pressure from MPs including Senator David Pocock (right). Pictures by Keegan Carroll