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Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Australia should adopt a tracking scheme and battery passports like Europe to deal with the growing pile of electric car waste, an inquiry has heard.

Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event

Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event

Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event

Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event

Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii will front an ACT court after allegedly smashing glasses and refusing to leave while on a night out.

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.

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Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Mental health experts don't support proposals to ban children from accessing social media and are warning it could have unintended consequences.

Raiders lock down speedster Weekes for two more years

Raiders lock down speedster Weekes for two more years

Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.

Raider Papalii in hot water over late-night incident

Raider Papalii in hot water over late-night incident

Josh Papalii is under police investigation after an alleged incident at a licensed venue the night before he was named the Raiders' club person of the year.

Injury carnage for Giants in dramatic draw with Suns

Injury carnage for Giants in dramatic draw with Suns

Veteran Jamie Stanton has landed Gold Coast a draw with an injury-ravaged GWS with a goal after the siren, leaving the Giants heartbroken.

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Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Electric vehicles will not be adopted at rates necessary to reach emissions targets, an inquiry has heard, without tax and financial incentives.

Brumbies find familiar Friend in new SuperW coach

Brumbies find familiar Friend in new SuperW coach

Brumbies find familiar Friend in new SuperW coach

Brumbies find familiar Friend in new SuperW coach

The ACT Brumbies have made a Super Rugby Women's statement, bringing in experienced former mentor Andy Friend as head coach.

Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis

Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis

Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis

Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis

A higher education heavyweight says the major parties are undermining Australia's future prosperity for short term political gains by capping foreign students.

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is "systemic", with an additional new inquiry recommended to investigate the scale of the issue.

National power-of-attorney laws needed to stop abuse

National power-of-attorney laws needed to stop abuse

National power-of-attorney laws needed to stop abuse

National power-of-attorney laws needed to stop abuse

A report by the Human Rights Commission has called for the creation of nationally consistent power-of-attorney laws to better protect the vulnerable.

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

Defence personnel need greater support to transition from military service to civilian life and access ongoing assistance, a royal commission recommends.

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.

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Tapine puts hand up to be Raiders' full-time captain

With Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead having likely already played his last game with the club, forward Joe Tapine is eager to step into the role next year.

Matilda Heyman shuns overseas offers, stays at Canberra

Matildas striker Michelle Heyman has opted not to head overseas in favour of staying at A-League Women club Canberra United.

Raiders captain's NRL career over after guilty plea

Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead has almost certainly played his last game in the NRL after accepting a three-game ban for a hip-drop tackle on Brandon Smith.

Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs

Alyce Parker and Zarlie Goldsworthy put on a dominant display to help fire GWS to a monster 63-point AFLW victory over a new-look Western Bulldogs.

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How Savage love salvaged Raiders flyer's NRL career

Canberra Raiders winger Xavier Savage is enjoying his most successful NRL season yet, but he almost found himself without a club before Christmas.

Raiders stun Cleary-less Panthers to keep season alive

Xavier Savage has starred and captain Elliott Whitehead was in tears as Canberra produced their best performance of the season to upset premiers Penrith.

Artist puts High Vis glare on Australia's colonisers

In an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, works by artist Joan Ross use lurid colours to talk back to colonial paintings.

Horsburgh back in for Raiders days after meeting rivals

Corey Horsburgh is back in the Canberra fold, named to play in his first NRL game since round five despite holding contract talks with rival clubs.

'Disappointed dad' Stuart right to fire up: Raiders

Canberra second-rower Hudson Young says his side needs to be mentally tougher after "embarrassing" coach Ricky Stuart in their capitulation to North Queensland.

No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is sad to see premiership-winning centre Valentine Holmes go, but says his departure frees up space for future stars.

Exercise key to skip surgery for common knee condition

As the understanding of a common degenerative joint disease shifts, doctors are calling for a rethink of how the condition is treated and discussed.

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