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'No team like them': Brumbies brace for Drua encore

'No team like them': Brumbies brace for Drua encore

Re-signed Brumbies and Wallabies lock Nick Frost knows what to expect when Fijian Drua arrive in Canberra on Friday, with both teams fresh off famous wins.

Brumbies hope to shed Super travel blues in Auckland

Brumbies hope to shed Super travel blues in Auckland

Brumbies hope to shed Super travel blues in Auckland

Brumbies hope to shed Super travel blues in Auckland

The Brumbies have changed their preparation, line-up and game plan as they hunt their first Super Rugby Pacific win in Auckland against the Blues since 2013.

Family's hope as war crime whistleblower appeals ruling

Family's hope as war crime whistleblower appeals ruling

David McBride is appealing his conviction and jail term length after being sentenced for leaking top secret information that unearthed war crime allegations.

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Festival enlivens landmarks of democracy with new hues

Festival enlivens landmarks of democracy with new hues

Australia's bush capital will be ablaze in colour as an annual festival sheds new and exciting lights on the nation's proudest democratic institutions.

Brumbies backrower sidelined by dengue fever

Brumbies backrower sidelined by dengue fever

On the back of two Super Rugby Pacific losses the Brumbies have revealed another blow with backrower Tuaina Taii Tualima diagnosed with dengue fever.

McGovern limps off as Blues thump Giants in pre-season

McGovern limps off as Blues thump Giants in pre-season

Carlton have put their disappointing end to 2024 behind them with an impressive 58-point win over GWS in their final tune-up ahead of the AFL season.

Force hold on for famous win over Brumbies in Canberra

Force hold on for famous win over Brumbies in Canberra

The Western Force have won their first Super Rugby match in Canberra in 5060 days, overcoming four yellow cards to hold out the ACT Brumbies 45-42.

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Flanker dismisses comparisons to Brumbies great

Flanker dismisses comparisons to Brumbies great

Flanker dismisses comparisons to Brumbies great

Brumbies flanker Luke Reimer says he's nowhere near the standard of Wallaby great George Smith after comparisons were made following his match-winning showing.

Australia 'cannot dumb its way to greatness': Shorten

Australia 'cannot dumb its way to greatness': Shorten

Australia 'cannot dumb its way to greatness': Shorten

Australia 'cannot dumb its way to greatness': Shorten

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has started his new role as the University of Canberra's vice-chancellor, outlining his vision during tough times.

Brumbies ace eyes national team as Super Rugby restarts

Brumbies ace eyes national team as Super Rugby restarts

Brumbies ace eyes national team as Super Rugby restarts

Brumbies ace eyes national team as Super Rugby restarts

Sevens star Corey Toole is fully focused on turning his ACT Brumbies form into a Wallabies call-up, starting with a strong Super Rugby display against the Drua.

Nicho shines as Sharks overrun Raiders in NRL trial

Nicho shines as Sharks overrun Raiders in NRL trial

Nicho shines as Sharks overrun Raiders in NRL trial

Nicho shines as Sharks overrun Raiders in NRL trial

Cronulla's second-stringers have outclassed Canberra's, scoring 40 unanswered points to clinch an easy pre-season challenge victory at GIO Stadium.

Australia backslides on sustainability goals

Australia backslides on sustainability goals

Australia backslides on sustainability goals

Australia backslides on sustainability goals

A guardian for future generations has been pitched as a solution to short-sighted decisions leading to backsliding on key development goals.

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.

Fogarty philosophical in Raiders' halves-spot battle

Fogarty philosophical in Raiders' halves-spot battle

Fogarty philosophical in Raiders' halves-spot battle

Fogarty philosophical in Raiders' halves-spot battle

No.7 Jamal Fogarty is undaunted at having to play for his future this season, vying with Ethan Sanders and Ethan Strange for a Canberra halves spot long term.

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NZ ancestors begin journey back to rightful homeland

The important work of returning the remains of two ancestors home to New Zealand is under way following a repatriation ceremony held at an Australian museum.

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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