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New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

Doctors say Australians must grasp the vast range of health threats fossil fuels pose and pressure politicians to dump them as quickly as possible.

Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders' finals hopes

Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders' finals hopes

Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders' finals hopes

Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders' finals hopes

A Tom Trbojevic try-scoring double has all but ended Canberra's NRL finals hopes, as a masterful Sea Eagles attacking display cemented Manly's top-eight status.

Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders

Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders

Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders

Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders

Cronulla have stunned Canberra with a second half comeback to extend their winning start to the NRLW season, while the Sydney Roosters beat the Tigers.

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Horsburgh could still play for Raiders in NRL: Stuart

Horsburgh could still play for Raiders in NRL: Stuart

Coach Ricky Stuart has left the door ajar for Corey Horsburgh to return to Canberra's NRL squad, despite the fiery prop requesting a release from his contract.

Museum faces fine after child burnt by plasma globe

Museum faces fine after child burnt by plasma globe

A science museum has been charged over an incident in which a child was allegedly burned when touching a plasma globe after using hand sanitiser.

Local hero Green caps stunning GWS comeback over Hawks

Local hero Green caps stunning GWS comeback over Hawks

After trailing for the majority of the game, GWS have mounted an unlikely fourth-quarter comeback to stun top-eight rivals Hawthorn in Canberra.

T-shirts, caps and togs: Papa to bring up 300 in style

T-shirts, caps and togs: Papa to bring up 300 in style

Josh Papalii just wants two points from the Raiders' round 22 trip to Canterbury, but his teammates are focused on making his 300th NRL game a special occasion.

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Late penalty try gives Knights NRLW win over Raiders

Late penalty try gives Knights NRLW win over Raiders

Late penalty try gives Knights NRLW win over Raiders

Late penalty try gives Knights NRLW win over Raiders

Two-time reigning NRLW champions Newcastle and 2023 grand finalists Gold Coast are again looking like the teams to beat in 2024.

Raiders have 'opened people's eyes': NRLW coach

Raiders have 'opened people's eyes': NRLW coach

Raiders have 'opened people's eyes': NRLW coach

Raiders have 'opened people's eyes': NRLW coach

Canberra are in for a litmus test when they host Newcastle in round two of the NRLW season, as Gold Coast eye a bumper crowd against Wests Tigers.

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

The National Gallery of Australia has bought a significant artwork by Paul Gauguin, during its exhibition of works by the controversial painter.

Online gamblers bet big as reforms remain handicapped

Online gamblers bet big as reforms remain handicapped

Online gamblers bet big as reforms remain handicapped

Online gamblers bet big as reforms remain handicapped

Online gambling has "exponentially increased", a new report shows, as anti-gambling campaigners double-down on calls to reform the industry.

Fogarty stars as Raiders cruel Souths' finals hopes

Fogarty stars as Raiders cruel Souths' finals hopes

Fogarty stars as Raiders cruel Souths' finals hopes

Fogarty stars as Raiders cruel Souths' finals hopes

Canberra have crushed South Sydney 32-12 at home to all but end the Rabbitohs hopes of making the NRL top eight.

Raiders unfazed by NRL's toughest finals run-in

Raiders unfazed by NRL's toughest finals run-in

Raiders unfazed by NRL's toughest finals run-in

Raiders unfazed by NRL's toughest finals run-in

Canberra face the toughest opposition of any team vying for an NRL finals berth in the last seven rounds but are confident of a late-season resurgence.

Third homophobic assault of men lured via dating app

Third homophobic assault of men lured via dating app

Third homophobic assault of men lured via dating app

Third homophobic assault of men lured via dating app

Police are investigating three separate incidents in which men were lured to empty lots before being assaulted by a group of masked assailants in Canberra.

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Immortal Meninga hopes to breathe new life into Raiders

The Canberra Raiders are thrilled at the return of club legend Mal Meninga, whom they hope will be an extra drawcard for recruiting and retaining players.

Nature repair cheap at $7.3 billion a year: scientists

Australia's ailing environment needs $7.3 billion a year to claw its way back to health but scientists say that's cheap and doing nothing will cost much more.

'Dystopian scenario' of AI music over human tunes

AI technology is moving so quickly that its algorithms could soon drive listeners to AI-made music, over songs written by human artists.

Lucky win saves Raiders from fans' frosty reception

It may have been ugly, but Canberra's 20-18 win over the Warriors was due reward for their fans who turned up in the biting cold after four straight losses.

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Raiders scrape past Warriors to end home losing streak

Jamal Fogarty's boot saved a lacklustre Raiders side from a fifth straight home defeat as they beat the Warriors 20-18 in Canberra.

No need to reset to fix Raiders' ailing season: Stuart

If Canberra fall to the Warriors on Friday, it would be their longest winless run at home since 2014 and a swingeing blow to their finals chances.

Duo return in the nick of time to save Raiders' season

Jamal Fogarty and Zac Hosking return from injury against the Warriors in a much-needed boost for a Canberra side struggling to keep their NRL season alive.

Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits

As captain Elliott Whitehead calls time on his NRL career, Canberra have bolstered their forwards for 2025 with the signing of a young England international.

Freedom Ride protest remembered six decades on

Two plaques have been unveiled in Sydney, one in honour of Charles Perkins and the other marking the Freedom Ride protest he led across regional NSW in 1965.

AFP officer charged with perjury, perverting justice

Trent Madders has been suspended from duty from the Australian Federal Police after being charged with perjury and other offences dating back to 2019 and 2020.

Alleged university stabber committed to stand trial

Alex Ophel has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court after allegedly stabbing two students at the Australian National University.

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