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Kids have 'no hope' with tough on crime policies

Kids have 'no hope' with tough on crime policies

Tough on crime policies do not work, a senate inquiry has been told as advocates call for oversight of state and territory youth justice legislation.

Brumbies disappointed by Canberra Rugby World Cup snub

Brumbies disappointed by Canberra Rugby World Cup snub

Brumbies disappointed by Canberra Rugby World Cup snub

Brumbies disappointed by Canberra Rugby World Cup snub

Rugby union legends have questioned why Canberra has been overlooked as a Rugby World Cup host, with the capital's aging stadium blamed for the snub.

Wet win keeps Australia's Ashes whitewash bid on track

Wet win keeps Australia's Ashes whitewash bid on track

Wet win keeps Australia's Ashes whitewash bid on track

Wet win keeps Australia's Ashes whitewash bid on track

Australia have claimed their fifth-straight win and an outright women's Ashes series triumph, beating England by six runs in a rain-affected second T20I.

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Consumer confidence starts year with a bang

Consumer confidence starts year with a bang

Consumer confidence has bounced higher and is expected to keep improving as rising real wages and rate cuts support household incomes.

Stars' BBL finals hopes shot after run-out calamity

Stars' BBL finals hopes shot after run-out calamity

Sam Billings has smashed 72 from 39 balls in a Sydney Thunder BBL win in Canberra, but he would have been out on 16 had Stars players appealed for a run out.

Sams blasts Thunder home as Konstas stars on debut

Sams blasts Thunder home as Konstas stars on debut

Daniel Sams delivered an extraordinary display of hitting to spearhead the Sydney Thunder to a thrilling two-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers.

Raiders add flyer to long-term list of young talent

Raiders add flyer to long-term list of young talent

Canberra speedster Xavier Savage will remain a Raider until the end of 2027, joining fellow young gun Kaeo Weekes in committing to the NRL club long-term.

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PM's character in question in latest poll

PM's character in question in latest poll

PM's character in question in latest poll

PM's character in question in latest poll

While Anthony Albanese remains Australia's preferred prime minister, his character has been called into question in the latest Newspoll.

An AI cop could help keep tech in check, inquiry hears

An AI cop could help keep tech in check, inquiry hears

An AI cop could help keep tech in check, inquiry hears

An AI cop could help keep tech in check, inquiry hears

The government should appoint an artificial intelligence commissioner to oversee the technology, an inquiry has heard, amid concerns over unfair uses.

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

The ADF will have to keep complete records of members' convictions in civilian courts, and to give data about service crimes committed to civilian authorities.

Konstas sparkles as Gill and Rohit return for India

Konstas sparkles as Gill and Rohit return for India

Konstas sparkles as Gill and Rohit return for India

Konstas sparkles as Gill and Rohit return for India

Sam Konstas has catapulted himself back into the spotlight, hitting 107 from 96 balls against a Test-quality Indian attack for the Prime Minister's XI.

India, PM’s XI to play one-day match after washout

India, PM’s XI to play one-day match after washout

India, PM’s XI to play one-day match after washout

India, PM’s XI to play one-day match after washout

India’s day/night Test preparation has been severely curtailed by rain, with a lone day of match practice the best case for the visitors.

Rain threatens India's pink-ball preparations

Rain threatens India's pink-ball preparations

Rain threatens India's pink-ball preparations

Rain threatens India's pink-ball preparations

Heavy rain forecast for Canberra could wash out at least half of India's pink-ball warm-up match ahead of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Raiders prop pleads not guilty to abusing police in bar

Raiders prop pleads not guilty to abusing police in bar

Raiders prop pleads not guilty to abusing police in bar

Raiders prop pleads not guilty to abusing police in bar

Rugby league prop Josh Papalii has pleaded not guilty to allegations he intimidated police and re-entered a venue after being asked to leave.

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Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Protesters have been arrested and charged after allegedly paddling into ship lanes and disrupting coal vessels in the Port of Newcastle.

Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures

The cost of repaying those harmed by AI decisions should be considered before government departments deploy the technology, an inquiry has heard.

Learn from anywhere: kids' advocate ACT Aust of Year

ACT Australian of the Year Megan Gilmour has been recognised for making sure kids suffering from chronic illnesses don't miss out on their chance to learn.

Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs

The time needed to build nuclear reactors and the cost of safely storing radioactive waste remain big questions for Australia, an inquiry has been told.

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Halloween trick sees Lib deputy take leadership treat

A Liberal moderate has been knifed by her deputy for the leadership as a bruising election loss leaves the party facing 27 years in the political wilderness.

Curiosity radiates as crowds reflect on $14m artwork

Lindy Lee's $14 million sculpture Ouroboros has been attracting onlookers and is setting tongues wagging outside the National Gallery of Australia.

Daughter's death fuels brain cancer researcher's work

Cancer researcher Matt Dun lost his daughter to an aggressive brain tumour and is determined to ensure others do not have to feel his anguish.

Fight over Libs leadership after record election loss

The Liberal Party faces a battle over its direction in the ACT, with conservative MLA Jeremy Hanson launching a mutiny against moderate leader Elizabeth Lee.

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

An unprecedented election of independents at the last federal election is proving more of a trend than an anomaly with results replicated in ACT and NSW polls.

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

A reporter given the middle finger by ACT Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee says the public should be concerned by journalists being attacked for doing their job.

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