Good morning, Canberra. There's a slight chance of a late thunderstorm on an otherwise nice day with a top of 29. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. |
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Milly Cooper spent her childhood ambling around Canberra's bushland, so when she saw the bushfire damage in Namadgi National Park, it hit her hard. |
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Subscriber only: Brindabella Christian College's early learning centre was investigated after children were allegedly threatened, force-fed. |
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Canberra has recorded an unprecedented string of extreme pollen days, and the long-term forecast predicts it could get worse. |
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Subscriber only: Ernest Yardley was caught sharing child abuse material with internet users, and possessing more than 1400 files of it. |
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Subscriber only: A man who was accused of making knifepoint death threats and stealing a car in Canberra's north has pleaded guilty. |
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A $250,000 donation from the Waislitz Foundation and ACM will help communities affected by the devastating Black Summer bushfires. |
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Zaki Haidari fled war-torn Afghanistan for Australia eight years ago, but says his "future is dark" despite being granted refugee status. |
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison is "putting the politics ahead of stimulating the economy", say top business people. |
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Subscriber only: The NSW Deputy Premier said his government will now focus on moving Canberra's greyhound industry to Goulburn. |
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Opinion: Representation at the highest levels of leadership is an inspiration and motivation for Asian Australians, writes Jieh-Yung Lo. |
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Subscriber only: The former Matildas striker will be unveiled as Canberra's newest signing for the 2020-21 W-League season today. |
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There's a new way to enjoy Lake Burley Griffin, with Canoes, Champagne and Canapes heading to Canberra next month. |
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| Times Past Loads of confidential papers had been found dumped at the Mugga Lane tip, The Canberra Times reported on this day 29 years ago. It turns out personnel-related files from the Aboriginal Development Commission had been unloaded by a government van, along with sealed boxes of thousands of unused envelopes and folders. Also thrown out were boxes of new computer printer parts, still sealed in plastic, and filing cabinets in good condition. READ MORE |
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