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When adultery came a close second to Canberra's favourite pastime, gardening

When adultery came a close second to Canberra's favourite pastime, gardening

26 June | By Sally Hopman
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Bandt raises flag myths for Australians to consider

Bandt raises flag myths for Australians to consider

24 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Trans athletes have every right to compete alongside cis-gender athletes

Trans athletes have every right to compete alongside cis-gender athletes

23 June | By Zoya Patel
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Women's State of Origin at Canberra Stadium is more than a game

Women's State of Origin at Canberra Stadium is more than a game

22 June | By Tim Gavel
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CIT contracts affair has lessons for other government entities

CIT contracts affair has lessons for other government entities

20 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Do I have to spell it out for you? Beauty is in the hand of the op shopper

Do I have to spell it out for you? Beauty is in the hand of the op shopper

19 June | By Sally Hopman
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Canberra cricket emerging from the shadows after two decades

Canberra cricket emerging from the shadows after two decades

19 June | By Tim Gavel
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Energy crisis shows governments need to power up to put consumers first

Energy crisis shows governments need to power up to put consumers first

17 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Opinion
We need to be better at understanding chronic pain

We need to be better at understanding chronic pain

16 June | By Zoya Patel
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Sport
Ref's whistle yet another last-minute blow to the Brumbies

Ref's whistle yet another last-minute blow to the Brumbies

15 June | By Tim Gavel
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Cold comfort: it’s time a new stadium - and long-suffering fans - became a priority

Cold comfort: it’s time a new stadium - and long-suffering fans - became a priority

13 June | By Tim Gavel
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Don't let the republic pass us by again when the Queen's reign ends

Don't let the republic pass us by again when the Queen's reign ends

13 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Are all these long weekends proving too much hard work? Stop complaining, just take the day off

Are all these long weekends proving too much hard work? Stop complaining, just take the day off

12 June | By Sally Hopman
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Junee Rugby League greats Daley and Warren reflect on a proud history on pause

Junee Rugby League greats Daley and Warren reflect on a proud history on pause

11 June | By Glenn Pallister
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Steel needs to get to the bottom of opaque, incomprehensible CIT contract

Steel needs to get to the bottom of opaque, incomprehensible CIT contract

10 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Brumbies set to face greatest opportunity and challenge in Auckland

Brumbies set to face greatest opportunity and challenge in Auckland

9 June | By Tim Gavel
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If you're offended by gender-neutral language in legislation, you're part of the problem

If you're offended by gender-neutral language in legislation, you're part of the problem

9 June | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
I’m a church minister. Here's why I think the ACT should lead on drug reform

I’m a church minister. Here's why I think the ACT should lead on drug reform

8 June | By Andrew Smith
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Will Pocock be Barr's best ally in keeping the Feds honest?

Will Pocock be Barr's best ally in keeping the Feds honest?

6 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Good morning world, it's time to get up and at 'em

Good morning world, it's time to get up and at 'em

5 June | By Sally Hopman
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Brumbies' experienced hands need to do the heavy lifting to beat Hurricanes and history

Brumbies' experienced hands need to do the heavy lifting to beat Hurricanes and history

3 June | By Tim Gavel
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Listen carefully to the stories of the past to inform a better future

Listen carefully to the stories of the past to inform a better future

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Albanese steers APS back on course after Coalition storms

Albanese steers APS back on course after Coalition storms

3 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Is it time more federal electorates were given First Nations names?

Is it time more federal electorates were given First Nations names?

2 June | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
Lee must be bold for Canberra Liberals to avoid 2024 humiliation

Lee must be bold for Canberra Liberals to avoid 2024 humiliation

30 May | By Ian Bushnell
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Opinion
I did but see her floating by ... and yet I love her till I die. Or not

I did but see her floating by ... and yet I love her till I die. Or not

29 May | By Sally Hopman
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Labor needs to wield a new broom to sweep the APS clean

Labor needs to wield a new broom to sweep the APS clean

27 May | By Ian Bushnell
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That's un-Australian! Is 'pushing in' the worst faux pas you can commit in Australia?

That's un-Australian! Is 'pushing in' the worst faux pas you can commit in Australia?

26 May | By Zoya Patel
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Is Canberra capable of supporting an NBL team or has the window of opportunity passed?

Is Canberra capable of supporting an NBL team or has the window of opportunity passed?

24 May | By Tim Gavel
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Independent's Day: Senator Pocock will be good for Canberra

Independent's Day: Senator Pocock will be good for Canberra

23 May | By Ian Bushnell
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Local Liberals have nobody but themselves to blame for the Zed disaster

Local Liberals have nobody but themselves to blame for the Zed disaster

22 May | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Why confused seasons should just leaf us alone

Why confused seasons should just leaf us alone

22 May | By Sally Hopman
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