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A $1.5 million McLaren and a $400,000 Mercedes truck among 21 vehicles listed in Griffith winery liquidation sale

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Capital Football CEO threatens resignation as chair insists elite women's football will still be supported in Canberra

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Potential total fire bans on the cards as 'unseasonably warm' weather arrives for long weekend

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Australian Army MRH 90 Taipan helicopters to be immediately withdrawn from service

Australian Army MRH 90 Taipan helicopters to be immediately withdrawn from service

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Canberra celebrates the life of Mr Franco, always a cut above the rest

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Adults urged to make a will, as life for those you leave behind can become a 'struggle' without one

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Behind the scenes of crisis management with ACT's Senior Project Professional of the Year Leo Cusack

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ACT School-based Apprentice of the Year following in the footsteps of those who gave her 'moments I'll hold on to forever'

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Why generosity will (and must) prevail in tough times at this Hands Across Canberra event

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Sprawling Forrest property sells for more than $8 million

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Canberra house prices tipped to jump over next 21 months

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Canberra renters have it better than most, but these are the ACT suburbs feeling the most pain

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Estate plan lodged for next stage of Denman Prospect

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Completely remodelled home with Inner North convenience backing onto scenic nature reserve

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Spend a morning at Canberra's oldest markets: the freshest local foods and more

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Canberra owners celebrate 100 years of the car 'nearly everyone's grandfather had'

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QUIZ: Where in Canberra is this Martian house? Plus 9 other questions this week

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BZ Burger deliciousness is now available southside!

BZ Burger deliciousness is now available southside!

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Canberra's very own 'Iron Man' is at it again for a good cause (of course)

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