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The ACT is paying a huge price for a decade of deficits

The ACT is paying a huge price for a decade of deficits

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Tap and gone? Debit card surcharges to end (maybe) in 2026

Tap and gone? Debit card surcharges to end (maybe) in 2026

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Greens under siege over candidate's 'hateful' social media posts

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Epic IT migration for local not-for-profit goes off without a glitch

Epic IT migration for local not-for-profit goes off without a glitch

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Sport's front and centre of the ACT election, but can the promises be believed?

Sport's front and centre of the ACT election, but can the promises be believed?

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Superbly situated Carmelite Monastery on 5000 sqm block at Red Hill to be auctioned

Superbly situated Carmelite Monastery on 5000 sqm block at Red Hill to be auctioned

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Family dinner allegedly ends with man punching wife, slapping son-in-law

Family dinner allegedly ends with man punching wife, slapping son-in-law

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Opening light rail leg to Parliament House first gaining traction

Opening light rail leg to Parliament House first gaining traction

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Canberra Liberals pledge to audit government assets to re-purpose facilities for community sector use

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Liberals to tap Lyric Theatre project funding for stadium, convention centre, says Barr

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Liberals to tap Lyric Theatre project funding for stadium, convention centre, says Barr

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'The electorate is in a grumbly mood': Experts have their say on the ACT election outcome

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NDIS money spent on African safaris, Coalition's FOI documents reveal

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'The electorate is in a grumbly mood': Experts have their say on the ACT election outcome

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'The electorate is in a grumbly mood': Experts have their say on the ACT election outcome

'The electorate is in a grumbly mood': Experts have their say on the ACT election outcome

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Could V8 Supercars return to Canberra? Liberals say it's a 'no-brainer'

Could V8 Supercars return to Canberra? Liberals say it's a 'no-brainer'

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Man allegedly trying to enter club with hunting knife wanted 'to take matters into [his] own hands'

Man allegedly trying to enter club with hunting knife wanted 'to take matters into [his] own hands'

Attempted killer Flynn Donohue sentenced after cutting host's throat at house party

Attempted killer Flynn Donohue sentenced after cutting host's throat at house party

Lee blasts Barr on tax cut claims as disputed costings set to continue

Lee blasts Barr on tax cut claims as disputed costings set to continue

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Conventional thinking: all parties on board for Canberra to get a facility worthy of the capital

Conventional thinking: all parties on board for Canberra to get a facility worthy of the capital

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The Capital Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the APS

The Capital Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the APS

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Voice rejection a year on leaves a mixed bag of feelings and achievements

Voice rejection a year on leaves a mixed bag of feelings and achievements

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Payman's having a party, but we've seen it all before

Payman's having a party, but we've seen it all before

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'We will not be able to prevent its arrival': Government moves to counter likely outbreak of new bird flu strain

'We will not be able to prevent its arrival': Government moves to counter likely outbreak of new bird flu strain

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Rejuvenated West Block on the market for $70 million

Rejuvenated West Block on the market for $70 million

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New Australian Border Force Commissioner named

New Australian Border Force Commissioner named

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Take note ex-staff, CBA is banking on you to lend support for 2025 reunion

Take note ex-staff, CBA is banking on you to lend support for 2025 reunion

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Green thumbs unite at Community Gardens Australia ACT event

Green thumbs unite at Community Gardens Australia ACT event

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Yass celebrates 200 years since pioneering exploration by legendary bushmen

Yass celebrates 200 years since pioneering exploration by legendary bushmen

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Muse, donor and mentor: farewell to Barbara Blackman, a cornerstone of Canberra's art world

Muse, donor and mentor: farewell to Barbara Blackman, a cornerstone of Canberra's art world

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Volunteers, farmers bringing Eurobodalla's koalas back from the brink

Volunteers, farmers bringing Eurobodalla's koalas back from the brink

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Spaces built in collaboration with communities are better in every way ... here's why

Spaces built in collaboration with communities are better in every way ... here's why

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The Bower at Broulee is a rare find - and it's up for sale for the first time in 30 years

The Bower at Broulee is a rare find - and it's up for sale for the first time in 30 years

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Subbies deserve better protection in the building industry

Subbies deserve better protection in the building industry

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The Look In with Tom Henderson: A new take on a Canberra classic

The Look In with Tom Henderson: A new take on a Canberra classic

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Auction results 7 - 13 October 2024

Auction results 7 - 13 October 2024

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Star rating system for retirement villages gets renewed push

Star rating system for retirement villages gets renewed push

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Liberals' plan for land sales windfall doesn't stack up, says Barr

Liberals' plan for land sales windfall doesn't stack up, says Barr

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Can you dig it? Thousands descend on Floriade with pitchfork and trowel in its final hours

Can you dig it? Thousands descend on Floriade with pitchfork and trowel in its final hours

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Stuck in a writing rut? Catch up with literary peers and explore new ideas - it might be just what you need

Stuck in a writing rut? Catch up with literary peers and explore new ideas - it might be just what you need

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Brass band, steam train to fast-track Steampunk Victoriana Fair to new level

Brass band, steam train to fast-track Steampunk Victoriana Fair to new level

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Old Moruya Post Office transformed into captivating boutique accommodation

Old Moruya Post Office transformed into captivating boutique accommodation

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What drives our politicians? The real question you should be asking this ACT election (probably)

What drives our politicians? The real question you should be asking this ACT election (probably)

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Rebel Ridge is the template the future straight-to-streaming movies should follow

Rebel Ridge is the template the future straight-to-streaming movies should follow

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Banana Leaf's menu is a testament to its longevity

Banana Leaf's menu is a testament to its longevity

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Get focaccia'd up with new home-baked side hussle Bink

Get focaccia'd up with new home-baked side hussle Bink

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From kitchen hand to restaurant owner: success is all about going with the Flow

From kitchen hand to restaurant owner: success is all about going with the Flow

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Shape the future of the food system at Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance's Annual Convergence

Shape the future of the food system at Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance's Annual Convergence

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Five minutes with Sarah Collingwood, Four Winds Vineyard

Five minutes with Sarah Collingwood, Four Winds Vineyard

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Crack Bakery is back and making our pie-high dreams a reality!

Crack Bakery is back and making our pie-high dreams a reality!

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Sitrep: the Hyundai i30 N still offers the best bang for buck

Sitrep: the Hyundai i30 N still offers the best bang for buck

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This Fyshwick workshop is making waves across the world for what it's doing to Isuzu trucks

This Fyshwick workshop is making waves across the world for what it's doing to Isuzu trucks

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Should the ACT follow NSW's example and use 'noise cameras' to pick up hoons? Thoughts are mixed

Should the ACT follow NSW's example and use 'noise cameras' to pick up hoons? Thoughts are mixed

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We tried out Goulburn’s new racetrack in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N - and both are wild

We tried out Goulburn’s new racetrack in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N - and both are wild

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The new MINI Cooper is a little ball of electric fun (and not too embarrassing when you take a wrong turn)

The new MINI Cooper is a little ball of electric fun (and not too embarrassing when you take a wrong turn)

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Meet the new 'Alpha' of the dual-cab ute pack (and Australia's first hybrid 4WD ute)

Meet the new 'Alpha' of the dual-cab ute pack (and Australia's first hybrid 4WD ute)

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Absolutely brilliant! View

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Meet the Crookwell stonemason who’s worked on Australia’s oldest sandstone churches

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Liberals to tap Lyric Theatre project funding for stadium, convention centre, says Barr

Seano10 hours ago

I support the civic stadium and was pleased when the Liberals announced this policy two years ago,… View

D. Jack12 hours ago

What is Barr basing that on? His own personal experience with the hospital and light rail? View

Ken M16 hours ago

So now Barr is resorting to just making things up? 🤣 View

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'The electorate is in a grumbly mood': Experts have their say on the ACT election outcome

HiddenDragon12 hours ago

Since 1998, the closest that the Liberals have come to winning was in 2012, when Labor was selling a… View

Futureproof14 hours ago

That might be so, but do you really think that lefties, supposing the Libs win, will vote for their… View

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Interesting site to help select candidates that most closely align with your views:… View

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NDIS money spent on African safaris, Coalition's FOI documents reveal

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'The electorate is in a grumbly mood': Experts have their say on the ACT election outcome

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