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Pumbah rounds on parliament in defence of dingoes

Pumbah rounds on parliament in defence of dingoes

Pumbah the domesticated dingo has made a special trip to Canberra as defenders of the native species work to stop them from being shot and poisoned.

Former great Larkham open to Wallabies coaching job

Former great Larkham open to Wallabies coaching job

Former great Larkham open to Wallabies coaching job

Former great Larkham open to Wallabies coaching job

World Cup-winning player Stephen Larkham says he's interested in the Wallabies coaching job after Eddie Jones walked out on the job last month.

Call for Australian art, culture to be promoted abroad

Call for Australian art, culture to be promoted abroad

Call for Australian art, culture to be promoted abroad

Call for Australian art, culture to be promoted abroad

Australia should set up a new body to promote local arts and culture overseas, according to businessman Rupert Myer.

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Military shouldn't 'blindly follow orders', court hears

Military shouldn't 'blindly follow orders', court hears

Lawyers for David McBride are defending his leaking of classified information about war crime allegations, saying it was in the public interest.

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors.

ACT Greens backbencher Johnathan Davis resigns

ACT Greens backbencher Johnathan Davis resigns

ACT Greens backbencher Johnathan Davis will leave the party and parliament after he was stood down over allegations of sexual misconduct.

Fight to replace Wighton starts with new Raider Weekes

Fight to replace Wighton starts with new Raider Weekes

Former Manly back Kaeo Weekes says he's gunning to replace departed Canberra legend Jack Wighton in the Raiders' halves for 2024.

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Hot starts for Fire, Boomers and Lynx in WNBL round one

Hot starts for Fire, Boomers and Lynx in WNBL round one

Hot starts for Fire, Boomers and Lynx in WNBL round one

Hot starts for Fire, Boomers and Lynx in WNBL round one

The WNBL season is underway and the Melbourne Boomers are leading the pack with two wins in the opening round.

Perth go three-for-three with Canberra ALW triumph

Perth go three-for-three with Canberra ALW triumph

Perth go three-for-three with Canberra ALW triumph

Perth go three-for-three with Canberra ALW triumph

Perth Glory have taken the maximum nine points from their opening three A-League Women games after knocking off Canberra United away from home.

Australian-first move to raise criminal age welcomed

Australian-first move to raise criminal age welcomed

Australian-first move to raise criminal age welcomed

Australian-first move to raise criminal age welcomed

Non-profits and advocacy bodies have welcomed the ACT becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to raise the criminal age of responsibility from 10 to 14.

Latrell could have died in brutal arrest, lawyer says

Latrell could have died in brutal arrest, lawyer says

Latrell could have died in brutal arrest, lawyer says

Latrell could have died in brutal arrest, lawyer says

Latrell Mitchell’s “inhumane” arrest could have been even worse, with his lawyer suggesting a less strong human might well have died.

Charges against NRL stars Latrell, Wighton thrown out

Charges against NRL stars Latrell, Wighton thrown out

Charges against NRL stars Latrell, Wighton thrown out

Charges against NRL stars Latrell, Wighton thrown out

NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have beaten charges of fighting outside a Canberra nightclub and are now considering suing the police.

Mitchell, Wighton case cop admits giving false evidence

Mitchell, Wighton case cop admits giving false evidence

Mitchell, Wighton case cop admits giving false evidence

Mitchell, Wighton case cop admits giving false evidence

A police officer has admitted giving false evidence to justify why he kicked NRL star Jack Wighton out of a Canberra nightclub.

Building a better future for women: ACT honours leader

Building a better future for women: ACT honours leader

Building a better future for women: ACT honours leader

Building a better future for women: ACT honours leader

ACT's Australian of the Year recipient is Jo Farrell, who has led the way for more women and girls to engage in the construction industry.

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NRL stars' arrest a parody of proper policing: lawyer

NRL duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton are fighting charges in a three-day court hearing, with alleged heavy-handed policing the theme of their defence.

Raiders land Manly's Weekes to fill Wighton void

Canberra have signed Kaeo Weekes in their bid to find a long-term replacement for Jack Wighton, while Newcastle will retain Phoenix Crossland through 2026.

Woman dead, man in hospital after stabbing reported

A woman has died and a man is in hospital in a serious condition after reports of a stabbing at a home in Canberra's north.

Government united in Middle East conflict stance: PM

The prime minister has confirmed he won't be visiting Israel during his time overseas after Joe Biden and Rushi Sunak rushed to the Middle East this week.

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Almost 100 people land in Dubai from Israel

Australians have landed in Dubai after another government assisted flight left Israel, as the government continues to help get people out.

Torres Strait artist brings Charm to National Gallery

Janet Fieldhouse is the first Torres Strait Islander artist to unveil a commission in the NGA's sculpture garden, and the process has been career-changing.

First female chief justice farewelled as 'leader'

The High Court of Australia has recognised the achievements of its first female chief justice, Susan Kiefel, ahead of her retirement.

Timeline set down for Shane Drumgold's legal challenge

A date has been set for the ACT's ex-top prosecutor Shane Drumgold's bid to overturn findings against him after the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution.

'Be brave, be strong': mum defiant after uni stabbing

Fiona Coffey has spoken of the harrowing moment she got the call saying her 20-year-old daughter had been rushed to hospital after being stabbed at university.

Adelaide thrash GWS to continue hot AFLW season start

Adelaide have had minimal trouble posting a big win against GWS on Saturday afternoon, beating the Giants by 69 points at Manuka Oval.

Family of slain woman urges offender to come forward

After a man accused of murdering Irma Palasics two decades ago faced court, her family has called for a second offender to come forward.

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